Obituaries

Kathleen Sloyer Bennett, 94, of Easton, PA, beloved and devoted wife of John D. Bennett, Jr. for 62 years, died on March 12 at Manor Care in Easton.

Born January 16, 1926 in Palmer Township, Kathleen was the daughter of Daniel and Amy (Durns) Sloyer of Easton, PA.

She was a 1944 graduate of Easton High School and a graduate of Willford Beauty Academy, NYC, owning Merry Beauty Shop in Easton for many years. Kathleen was active in several organizations throughout the area including Easton Hospital (women’s board), Powerhouse Crossing School Reunion (Chairperson) and Easton YWCA (Director).

Kathleen served on countless committees at Christ Lutheran Church of Easton where she was a Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent, Coordinator of Lunch Bunch, Chairperson of Social Ministry and a member of the Call Committee and Church Council. Additionally, she enjoyed a 50-year membership in the Easton Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, serving as President.

Kathleen enjoyed golf, cooking and travelling to many parts of the world with her husband yet still took pleasure in the simplicity of gardening in her own backyard. Kathleen’s greatest pleasure came from spending time with her family. She attended countless sporting events, recitals and events for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, survivors include sons Robert and wife Michelle of Center Valley; Daniel and wife Margaret of Palmer Township; Douglas and wife Lisa of Maineville, Ohio; daughter Anne Bennett-Morse and husband Scott of Forks Township. She leaves behind 13 grandchildren, Michael, Steven, Eric, David, Sarah, Avery and Caroline Bennett, London, Zephrin and Addison Morse and Joseph, Jared and Janelle Bidlow and four great grandchildren, Walker, Bristol, Paige and Colbie Bennett.

Services will be private at this time with a memorial service to be announced in late Spring or early Summer. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Donald C. Flad, Sr., 86, of Saucon Valley Manor, formerly of Easton, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in his home.

Born April 18, 1933 in Easton, he was a son of the late Harlan H. and Frances L. (Serfass) Flad. He and his wife, Beverly (Strohl) Flad, were married 65 years.

Donald worked at Sheridan Printing, Alpha and retired in 1995. Prior to that he worked at Ingersoll Rand, Phillipsburg. He was also a PIAA football and basketball official. He graduated from Easton High School in 1951 and had been the highest scorer in basketball at the high school. Donald was a member of First United Church of Christ, Easton where he served as an Elder and he served in the Army during the Korean War.

Surviving with his wife, Beverly, are three children, Jeannette Orso and her husband, Steve, of Easton, Donald Flad, Jr. and his partner, Earl Bethel, of Bethlehem, and Chris Flad of Allentown; one sister, Linda King; one granddaughter; and six great grandchildren. A granddaughter and a brother, Robert Flad died earlier.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from Noon to 1:30 pm on Saturday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Church of Christ, Steeple Fund, 229 Church St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Helen Hatges, 79, of Palmer Township, died Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Born July 1, 1940 in Hrisafa, Sparta, Greece, she was a daughter of the late Dimitrios and Marigo (Karitsiotis) Moschos. Her husband Athanasios “Tom” Hatges died in 2000. She and her husband owned and operated Tom’s Pizzeria in Nazareth for many years before retiring. She was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wilson Borough and their Ladies Philoptochos Society.

She is survived by two children: Nick Hatges of Philadelphia, Georgia Kalavruzos (husband Tim) of Moorestown, NJ; brother: Peter Moschos of Ancaster, Ontario; and three grandchildren: Kosta, Tommy and Andreas. She was predeceased by five siblings: Nicolaos and Konstantinos Moschos, Panagiota Markopoulos, Georgia Kounoupis and Kondilo Zahos.

Helen immigrated to Hamilton, Ontario, from Sparta, in the mid-1960’s. She then met her husband, Tom, and they married in 1968 in Easton and was a resident there until her death. For the past 15 years, she spent her summers at her home in Kalamata, Greece, where she spent treasured time with her brothers and sister-in-laws, Magdalini and Pota Moschos. She is also survived by her nieces in Greece, Niki, Aphrodite, Olymbia and Mary, who she loved and cherished dearly. She is also survived by her nieces and nephew in Ontario, Canada, who she also deeply adored: Dimitrios Moschos, Mary Anderton, and Pat Bekeros, and a nephew in Bethlehem, George Kounoupis, Esq. In addition, she is survived by her sister-in-law, Maria Hatges and niece, Georgia, from Easton.

She will be missed by her Greek community that she grew to love as her own family. Helen was very easy-going, social, and always wanted to make people smile. Her infectious regard for a great conversation and quick quitted remarks will be missed by many. There is nobody Helen adored more than her grandchildren. For the past 16 years, she doted on them and raised them as if they were her own. Her relentless and tireless determination to raise loving, healthy, and well-respected young men was a feat she accomplished without hesitation. A constant in their lives, she will be missed by these boys more than she will ever know. The love they have for her will only grow deeper in their hearts.

Services are 11 AM Friday (March 13) in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 21st St. at Hay Terrace, Easton with visitation 6 to 8 PM Thursday (March 12) and additional visitation 10 to 11 AM Friday (March 13) in the Church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Gethsemane Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Zoe Seator Roble of Bethlehem, PA formerly of Easton, PA died Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Moravian Village. She was 101 years old, and until shortly before her death had her usual keen intellect, energy and resourcefulness. Born August 31, 1918 in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of the late Gordon T. and Wilhelmina (Dalrymple) Seator. Her husband of 63 years, Edwin J. Roble, died in 2006. She attended New Mexico State College during the Depression and was a graduate of East Stroudsburg State University. She was a supervisor at Northampton County Area Agency on Aging for many years where she was responsible for establishing and operating eleven Senior Centers throughout the County before retiring in 1983. She recently received a proclamation from the County Executive acknowledging her years of service.

A very active community member and gracious hostess, Zoe had been a member of the League of Women Voters, American Association of University Women Easton Branch, Northampton County Planned Parenthood, Forks of the Delaware Club, Fortnightly Club of Easton, UR Welcome Club of Easton, Proof of the Pudding Dinner Club, College Hill Presbyterian Church and several committees at Moravian Village. She enjoyed swimming, hiking, and cross-country skiing. She and her husband traveled extensively. Her hobbies were reading, knitting, bridge and gardening.

She is survived by two sons: Timothy D. (wife Beverly) of Denver, CO, Daniel T. (wife Donna) of Medfield, MA; five grandchildren: Gordon, William, Benjamin, Elizabeth and Jane; and six great-grandchildren: Mia, Olivia, Jaden, Cayla, Charlotte and Caroline.

A Celebration of her Life will be held in the Spring with timing to be announced by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA. Interment will be private in Nisky Hill Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Contributions in her memory may be made to JDFR (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) at www.jdrf.org

Hiran Falwell, 34, of Easton, died Friday, February 28, 2020. Born August 13, 1985 in Easton, he was the son of Omayra Rivera.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Omayra, are three daughters, Janiah, Destiny and Jayda Falwell; a sister, Merrisa Rivera and her companion Ronald Stocker, Jr. and a nephew Josiah Stocker.

Services will be held at 5:30 pm on Friday, March 6, 2020 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 4:30 pm until service time on Friday in the funeral home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Lucille Marguerite Fredericks Cherry, 99 of Easton, PA entered eternal rest Friday, February 28, 2020 at Easton Hospital. Born October 15, 1920 in Plainfield, NJ she was a daughter of the late James and Floretta (Ryerson) Fredericks and foster daughter of the late Clyde and Jennie Brown. She grew up in Alpha, NJ and graduated from Phillipsburg High School. She received her Registered Nurse diploma from Lincoln School for Nurses in the Bronx and was an RN at several hospitals in NY before moving to Easton. She retired from Easton Hospital as the Assistant Director of Nursing after 35 years of employment. Lucille was active in many civic organizations and honored in the 1979/80 Who’s Who of American Women. As a cancer survivor, she was prompted to write a book, ”No Tea for the Fever” chronicling her life. Her loving husband of 58 years, Charles Clarence Cherry died in 2006.

She leaves to mourn her loss, two daughters: Denise Cherry with whom she resided, Darlene Cherry of Palm Coast, FL; two sisters: Emily Barnes of Orlando, FL, Dolores Caul of Easton; a host of nieces, nephews and great-nieces/ nephews.

Services are 9:30 AM Friday (March 6) in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton, PA with visitation from 9 to 9:30 AM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Richard J. “Dick” Hunt, 83, of Country Meadows, formerly of Bethlehem Township, died Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born March 16, 1936 in Easton, he was a son of the late William A. Hunt and Kathryn (Smith) VanNorman. His wife, Claudette (Wolfinger) Hunt died in 2015.

Dick worked at ALPO Pet Food, Allentown for over 20 years and retired in 1995. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of Green Pond United Methodist Church, served as a Supply Pastor in the Lehigh Valley and was an avid Penn State football fan.

Surviving are his sons, Robert Hunt and his wife, Suzanne, of Effort and James Hunt of Nazareth; two sisters, Vickie Hegyi and her husband, Frank, of Lehighton and Kathy Evans and her husband, John, of Easton; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. His daughter, Wendy Wright and his brother, Donald Hunt, died earlier.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 6, 2020 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm on Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to Green Pond United Methodist Church, 4411 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.