Obituaries

Mary E. “Betty” Keiber, 100 of Easton, PA died Monday, March 23, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born February 3, 1920 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Mary Louise (Helwick) and Clifton Schwenk. A 1937 graduate of Easton High School, she had been the office manager for First Presbyterian Church Nursery School from 1956 to 1983. Betty was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton; Easton Chapter #214, OES and was a volunteer at Easton Hospital. Because of Betty’s unconditional acceptance and listening skills she became a treasure to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She is survived by her children: Robert J. Keiber, Jr. (wife Sandra) of Palmer Twp., PA, Betty Ann Yurkewitch (husband Frank) of McLean, VA, Margaret Louise Engstrom of Sierra Vista, AZ; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Robert J. Keiber, Sr. and a granddaughter.

Due to the coronavirus restrictions a private family service will be held with interment in Easton Heights Cemetery. A public celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flower, contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton, PA 18042, Safe Harbor, 536 Bushkill Dr., Easton, PA 18042 or the Children’s Home of Easton, 2000 S. 25th St., Easton, PA 18042. Please offer online condolences for the family at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Clarence Eugene “Chub” Foss, 94 of Easton, PA died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his son’s home in Martins Creek, PA. Born February 22, 1926 in Port Jervis, NY he was a son of the late Clarence and Pearl (Montgomery) Foss. A 1944 graduate of Easton High School, he served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He was employed by Air Products and Chemicals from 1958 until 1983 and loved to read detective novels.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years: Eugenia Lois (Mandarino) Foss; 3 children: Scott Foss of Martins Creek, PA, Steve Foss (wife Marcia) of Old Forge, PA, Sally Murgia (husband Peter) of Lower Mt. Bethel Twp., PA; sisters: Shirley “Toni” Schweder of Montrose, PA, Audrey Smith of Raubsville, PA; and 4 grandchildren: Marissa, Katrina, Giavanna and Matthew. He was predeceased by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Services are private due to the coronavirus restrictions. Interment is in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Easton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Easton Area Public Library, Bethlehem Area Public Library or St. Luke’s Hospice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Karen E. Graham, 63 of Palmer Twp., PA died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at home. Born September 27, 1956 in Chambersburg, PA she was the daughter of Melba (Forrester) Green of Palmer Twp., and the late S. Raymond Green, Jr. A 1974 graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by Stateline Fabricators in Phillipsburg, NJ. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church where she served as their bookkeeper for several years. Karen loved animals, reading, cooking for her friends and family, playing Scrabble or Words with Friends, and vacations to Canada and Topsail Island, NC. Above all else, Karen was a loving mother, devoted wife, and selfless friend. Those who knew her will forever cherish her overwhelming warmth, genuine kindness, and positive spirit.

She is survived by her mother, Melba; her husband of 32 years, Gregory Graham; her sons: Jack Graham, MD (girlfriend Makenzie Perdue) of Philadelphia, PA, Eric Graham (wife Haley) of Raleigh, NC; her step-son: Ryan Graham of San Rafael, CA; her brother: Michael Green (wife Debbie) of Saylorsburg, PA and her black lab: Lucy.

A Celebration of Her Life will be held 11 AM, Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045. Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Marilyn Jean “MeMe” Schoenborn, 91, formerly of Palmer Township, died Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Williams Manor, Wind Gap.

Born October 26, 1928 in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of the late Frederick Rudolph Schoenborn and Marlowe Brown (Koehler) Schoenborn Richter.

She worked in Human Resources for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Easton from 1946 to 1993. She graduated from Wilson Borough High School in 1946 and attended Churchman’s Business College. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough where she was president of Church Council, sang in the choir, was the chairperson for the Worship and Music Committee and was the Lutheran Brotherhood Communicator. She was president of Women of ELCA and volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Safe Harbor. She served on the board of Third Street Alliance for Women and Children, Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce and American Red Cross, Easton Chapter and was vice president of Executive Women International, Lehigh Valley. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Laureate Epsilon Kappa Chapter, Easton, Church Women United and Easton Oratorio Society.

Marilyn loved to travel. She traveled through most of the 50 states and enjoyed time in Europe and Israel. She was a member of “The Victory Group”, a Sunday School class which evolved into a lifelong social club; however, nothing was more important to her than spending time with her family. MeMe was a dedicated daughter, sister and aunt. She will be truly missed but forever in our hearts.

Surviving are two sisters, Kay Louise Richter of Easton and Peggy Dee Richter Vellner and her husband, Ronald, of Chalfont; niece, Leia Cai Vellner and her fiancé, John Pettibone; nephew Rhett Stuart Vellner and his wife, Heather; great nieces, Scarlett and Helena Vellner and great nephews, Ryder Vellner and Johnny Pettibone.

Services will be announced by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042 or Williams Manor, LLC, 164 Baron Rd., Wind Gap, PA 18091.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Joan A. Krensavage, 84, of Easton, PA died March 17, 2020 at her home after a bout with Alzheimer’s disease. Born Joan Alexander in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was a part-time clerk at Lafayette College before retiring. She raised four children as the wife of Alan S. Krensavage, a General Motors executive who died from cancer in Dec. of 2014. Joan and Alan moved to Easton in 1989 from suburban Atlanta. They also lived in Columbia, SC, Chicago, Harrisburg and suburban Philadelphia. Joan especially enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She also liked puzzles, books, acting, trips to Atlantic City and doting on her dogs and cats.

Survivors include her daughter: Donna; sons: Alan, Jr. (Darlene), Michael P. (Mary), Scott (Donna); granddaughters: Allison and Angela; and grandsons: Scottie, Michael and Alexander.

Memorial Mass, 4 PM Friday (July 24) in Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, 315 Fourth Street, West Easton, PA. Contributions may be made to Compassus, 7248 Tilghman St., Suite 160, Allentown, PA 18106. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Judy Marie Seawood, 79 of Effort, PA was given the gift of life and has now returned it for everlasting peace on Monday, March 16, 2020. Her final days were shared lovingly with her six children that she gave life to and her adoring grandchildren, the greatest loves of her life. Born and raised in Easton, PA the devoted daughter of the late Dr. John and Marie (Halley) Coffee, Judy grew up, with her sisters: Patricia Miller of Frostburg, MD and the late Nancy Hawkes. She married her high school sweetheart, the late Richard “Red” Seawood and together they filled their loving home with their six children: Daniel Seawood of Effort, David Seawood and his wife Kelly of Milton, PA, Debra Hartley, Dawn Wieder and the late Jim Wieder, Darryl Seawood, and Dana Seawood all of Effort.

In addition to surviving raising 6 teenagers, Judy worked for several years at Joseph’s in downtown Easton before retiring after 25 years as a secretary for Harvel Plastics in Forks Township. She was very fashion conscience and the envy of many a thrift store shopper with her bargain finds. She was generous with her open gate policy, inviting others in to enjoy her backyard pool that gave her such pleasure; pleasure she wanted to share. An avid sun lover, Judy enjoyed summer camping trips to the Jersey shore where she purchased her first surfboard from a tiny Ron Jons shack on LBI before starting her collection of 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Jokingly referred to as the Matriarch (she hated that), she always had time for those that called her Nanny, G-Nanny, and GG Nanny: Rachel, Chad, Trish, Jonny, Megan, Erik, Austin, Ryan, Jimmy, Chris, Aime, Devon, Katie, Tylor, Gwen, Shyla, Thomas, Nevaeh, Autumn, Nova, and Nohea all of whom will spend the rest of their lives attempting to duplicate their beloved grandmothers fabulous mac and cheese and brilliantly worded (not really) Easter Egg Hunt poems. She lost a piece of her heart with the passing of two of her dear grandsons Little Jim and Ray but is now enjoying a beautiful reunion in heaven.

Anyone that met Judy instantly felt cared about and welcomed into her life. It was not unusual for people to make requests to be adopted by her. She lived by example teaching her children to always be respectful, kind and compassionate and she recognized the value of humor and always found a way to laugh, even at herself. Judy’s beautiful reunion with her grandsons, parents, sister and other loved ones will be unimaginably glorious. Even though her husband will be delighted to finally hug her again, it will not be long before they are bickering about her new mission to wallpaper heaven.

Chronically late and rarely on time Judy, true to form, will literally be late for her own funeral, a joke often shared with family and friends. Concern for the health and welfare of all the lives Judy touched in her beautiful lifetime, her funeral service will be postponed until further notice due to the Pandemic. Arrangements will be announced by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society and online condolences may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.