Obituaries

Kenneth D. Metzgar, 76 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born July 11, 1942 in Patterson, NJ he was a son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Van Doren) Metzgar. He was a graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1960 and served in the US Air Force for 8 years. Ken had been employed by Air Products for 33 years before retiring in 2002 and was an avid golfer.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, the former Sharon L. Troxell; two daughters: Sherri Marrapode and her husband Rob of Greenville, SC, Lisa Hulbert and her fiance Phil Ciarrocchi of Coplay, PA; a sister: Patricia Spangenberg of Kunkletown, PA; and 5 grandchildren: Ryan (wife Kayla), Katelyn, Courtney, Nicholas and Drew. A brother Charles died earlier.

Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Charity of Choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Dianna Dorrington, 57 of Easton, PA died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Born July 7, 1961 in Jersey City, NJ she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Dorothy Puchalski. Her husband Edward Dorrington died in 2014.

She is survived by four sons: James and his wife Virginia, Robert and his wife Michelle, Sean and his wife Felicia, Michael and his wife Stephanie; a sister: Margaret Puchalski and grandson: Alexander all of Easton.

A calling period will be held from 3 to 5 PM Wednesday (Apr. 3) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Arthur M. Berg, 91 of Palmer Twp., PA died Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Easton Hospital. Born July 27, 1927 in New York, NY he was a son of the late William and Sadie (Sanders) Berg. He was a graduate of W. Philadelphia HS and the General Motors Institute of Technology. He served in the Marine Corps during WWII and was the owner/president of the William Berg, Inc. Volvo and GMC Dealership in Easton for more than 35 years before retiring. Art was a member and served on the Board of the Temple Covenant of Peace, Easton. He was a longtime member of the Easton Rotary Club, Treasurer of the former VNA of Easton and Treasurer of the Big Ridge Hunting Club for 42 years. He was also a Boy Scout leader and Past-President of the Northampton County Auto Dealers Association.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years the former Phyllis Rosenblum; son: Ronald Berg and his wife Barbara of Newtown, PA, daughter: Randi Numbers and her husband Scott of Columbia, SC; and 4 grandchildren: Jason and Alison Berg, Leah and Evan Numbers. He was predeceased by his twin brother: Edwin R. Berg and sister: Beverly Kass.

A Graveside Service will be held 11 AM Wednesday (Mar. 27) at Easton Cemetery, N. 7th St., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Easton Rotary Service Foundation c/o 2886 Hope Ridge Drive, Easton, PA 18045 or StandUptoCancer.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

John M. “Red” “Johnny Boy” Wollman, 54 of Easton, PA died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg with his wife at his bedside. Born April 13, 1964 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was a son of the late Algia (DePaolis) Famularo and Rich Haring. He attended Phillipsburg High School and had a career in the construction industry working at Strobers Building Supply, Hygrade Roofing, Larkens and Warren Lumber. He was a member of Concordia Maennerchor and an avid Redskins fan. Known as “Johnny Boy” and “Red” by his family and friends, he was a generous and caring man and a devoted nephew. He was quick to offer help and make cheerful conversation with jokes and laughter. As William Wordsworth said, “The best portion of a good man’s life is his little nameless unremembered acts of kindness and of love.” That exemplifies how Johnny lived his life and how he will be remembered.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Linda (Hall) Wollman; his siblings: Lisa Stokes, Rich Haring, Tammy Famularo; aunts and uncles, including Aunt Pat Patterson; nieces, nephews and cousins. He loved them all.

Services are at the convenience of the family. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Easton Fireman’s Local #713, 11 N. 6th St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

John F. McMurtrie, 77 of Easton, PA died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at ManorCare, Palmer Twp., PA. Born September 5, 1941 in Bethlehem, PA he was a son of the late John and Dorothy (Frankenfield) McMurtrie. His wife, the former Florence Kiehl, died in 1996. He had been employed by Lehigh University for many years before retiring in 1997.

He is survived by a daughter: Lisa McMurtrie of Easton; a niece: Robin Pudliner of Freemansburg, PA with whom he had resided; 2 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. A brother Robert died earlier.

Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Beverly Lillian Purdy, 78, of Easton, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in her home.

Born July 11, 1940 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Edward J. and Lillian (Milford) Hartzell. Her husband, Edgar A. Purdy died in 2017.

She worked at MCS Industries, Easton, was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Phillipsburg and graduated from Easton High School in 1958.

Surviving are her children, Dr. Jill Purdy and her spouse, Rosemary Grube; Ellen Patterson and her husband, Glenn and Mark Purdy; brothers, Edward Hartzell and Buddy Jemola; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Her sisters, Paula Urteaga and Patricia Hartzell died earlier.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 pm on Monday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Easton Heights Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Miracle League of Northampton County, P.O. Box 3424, Palmer, PA 18043. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.