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Francis E. Caskey

January 6, 2019

Francis Edward Caskey, 86 of Easton, PA formerly of Maplewood, NJ died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at home. Born December 31, 1932 in Passaic, NJ he was the son of the late Frank and Caroline (Penk) Caskey. He was a graduate of St. Peter’s Prep and Seton Hall University. He owned and operated several businesses in New Jersey before retiring in 1990 and was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Easton.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, the former Gladys Zimmerman; daughters: Karen Maron formerly of Westfield, NJ; Alice Stolarz formerly of Hopatcong, NJ; F. Elaine Foote of Bethel, NY; Beth Caskey of Easton, PA; Kathryn DiBerardino of Belgrade Lakes, ME; son: Paul Caskey of West Milford, NJ; sister: A. Patricia Johnson of Cary, NC; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great granddaughter. He was predeceased by a daughter: Theresa Garrison and 4 grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM Thursday (Jan. 10) at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Easton, PA; with visitation 6 to 7:30 PM Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment is in St. Teresa’s Cemetery, Summit, NJ.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Charles Francis LeeDecker

December 31, 2018

Charles Francis LeeDecker, 102 formerly of Hershey, Camp Hill and State College, PA passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp., PA. Born November 20, 1916 in Newark, NJ he was a son of the late Catherine (Hussey) and Charles F. LeeDecker, Sr. He was the husband of 72 years to the late Esther (Spahr) LeeDecker. Charles was a graduate of Matamoras H.S. He earned his BA and PhD at Penn State Univ. and his MS from Syracuse Univ. His working career included teaching Government Administration at Penn State and later becoming the V.P. and Executive Director of the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs. While living at State College he was a member of and President of the Borough Council from 1947 to 1959. While in the Harrisburg area he served on both the Cumberland Co. and Dauphin Co. Planning Commissions. Charles was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Harrisburg and an active participant in the Adult Class. Charles and Esther traveled extensively in the U.S and abroad including an around the world trip. They enjoyed spending the winter months in Fairhope, AL.

Charles is survived by a son: Charles H. and his wife Carolyn of Columbia, SC, a daughter: Ann L. Young and her husband Thomas of Easton, PA , two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 15 South 4th St., Harrisburg, PA 17101 at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 AM in the church. .

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Charles E. Staples

December 29, 2018

Charles E. Staples, 92, of Easton, PA died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Country Meadows. Born January 21, 1926 in Easton, he was the son of the late Helen Elizabeth (Snyder) and Paul Winston Staples. He graduated from Easton High School in 1942 and Lafayette College in 1946. After serving as a naval officer in WWII, he received a M.B.A. degree with distinction from Harvard in 1948. He was an advertising and sales executive for Philco Corporation in Philadelphia until he returned to Harvard as an Instructor in Government and Business. He then entered Princeton Theological Seminary from which he received a Master of Divinity degree in 1955. Except for two years as a parish minister in Stroudsburg, PA, he spent his entire ministry until retirement in 1988 at Lafayette College where he was an Instructor in the Department of Religion, an Admissions Officer and Assistant to the President and Administrative Secretary to the Board of Trustees. During his retirement he was very active as a volunteer receiving several awards for services rendered. For many years, he was a volunteer patient representative at Easton Hospital and a Meals on Wheels volunteer. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of ProJeCt of Easton, Easton Heritage Alliance and Historic Easton Cemetery; a member of the Advisory Board of The Easton Home, the Community Advisory Panel of Ashland Chemical Company, the Lehigh Valley Partnership Religious Community Committee, the Lehigh Presbytery Peacemaking Committee, Parish Associate for Pastoral care and member of the Worship Committee of College Hill Presbyterian Church, Easton. He also served on the Church Relations Council at Warren Wilson College, Asheville, NC.

He is survived by his sister, Paula S. Ballard of Bethlehem, PA; niece, Jill Hamilton, her husband Will and their 3 sons, Chase, his wife Hannah, Cuyler and Griffin; nephew, Matt Ballard, his wife Samantha and their 3 sons, William, Wyatt and Cooper; Henry T. Koch III, husband of the late niece Jennifer and their two daughters, Jane and Madeline.

Services are private; interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery, Martins Creek, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Paul Winston and Helen Elizabeth Staples Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Lafayette College, Office of Development, 307 Markle Hall, Easton, PA 18042 or to ProJeCt of Easton, 320 Ferry Street, Easton PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Dudd Kirk Flanagan, II

December 27, 2018

Dudd Kirk Flanagan, II, 66, of Wilson Borough, died Thursday, December 27, 2018.

Born November 8, 1952 in East Stroudsburg, he was a son of the late Dudd Kirk and Betty Jane (Steen) Flanagan.

He had worked in the Stroudsburg School District and was a Boy Scout leader in the Minsi Trails Council.

Surviving are two sons, Dudd “DK” Flanagan, III and Ryan Flanagan and a grandson, Bradley Blue Flanagan. His son, Patrick Flanagan died in 2016.

Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, www.healthyanimalcenter.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Martin H. Kessman

December 24, 2018

Martin H. Kessman, 71 of Easton, PA formerly of Rockland County, NY died Monday, December 24, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus, Easton. He was born August 15, 1947 in the Bronx, NY and was a son of the late Regina (Poller) and Jerome Harold Kessman.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, the former Judith Greenberg; son: Howard Kessman (wife Elisha); daughter: Heidi Hausfeld (husband Marshall); sister: Lynn Margolies (husband Robert) and 4 grandsons: Ryan, Tyler, Jaxson and Charlie.

Services will be held 1:15 PM Friday, Dec. 28 at Beth-El Cemetery, 735 Forest Ave., Paramus, NJ. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Russell W. McIntyre

December 23, 2018

Russell W. McIntyre, 86, of Palmer Township, died Sunday, December 23, 2018 in Abington Manor.

Born January 30, 1932 in Easton, he was a son of the late Charles S. and Lillian (Kuhns) McIntyre. His wife, Joan A. (Mulford) McIntyre died in 2012.

Russell served in the US Navy aboard the USS Saipan CVL-48 during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954. He worked at Cooper Industries/Penn Pump for 8 years and retired in 1992. Prior to that he worked for Harris Corporation/Sheridan Machine for 30 years and Bethlehem Steel.
He was a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church and the Palmer Township Recreation Board. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1950 and was an active member of the Varsity E and the Varsity W Clubs. Russell coached youth sports for many years in Palmer Township and he supported his many nephews and nieces in their sporting and academic endeavors.

Surviving are his children, Russell “Rusty” McIntyre, Jr. and his wife, Sherri, of Palmer Township; Ron McIntyre and his wife, Amy, of Pen Argyl and Cynthia McIntyre of Palmer Township; a brother, Clyde McIntyre; 2 sisters, Dolores “Dolly” Creager and Shirley Curto; 4 grandchildren, Brittany “Rowan” McIntyre, Jennie McQueen, Jordan McIntyre and Kellee McIntyre; and 5 great grandchildren, Connor McQueen, Sarah McIntyre, James McQueen, Rowan McQueen and Luke McQueen. His brothers, Charles “Bud” McIntyre, Howard McIntyre, Richard “Lindy” McIntyre and James McIntyre and his sisters, Eleanor Snyder, Frances “Sis” Hofford, Kathleen Lazarus and Carol McIntyre died earlier.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 29, 2018 in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton. A visitation will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Shirley A. Klemka

December 21, 2018

Shirley A. Klemka, 83 of Forks Twp., PA died Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at Atria Senior Living in Bethlehem. Born Sept. 10, 1935 in Flicksville, PA she was a daughter of the late Mary Alice (Pensyl) and Oliver Jennings. A 1953 graduate of Bangor High School, she had been employed by Laneco and Binney & Smith. Shirley was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Forks Twp., the Keen Agers and the Tatamy Social Club. She was kind and giving to many, a lady full of grace & forgiveness.

She is survived by her son: David Stem (Louise); grandson: Jason Stem; step-children: Alan Klemka (Joan), Kathleen Yarnell (Robert); brother: Robert Jennings (Linda); nieces, nephews; and great-niece and primary caregiver since Ed’s passing: Betty Ann Schaefer. Husbands Floyd Stem and Edward Klemka, son Charles Stem, grandchildren Anna Marie Stem and Michael David all died earlier.

Services are 11 AM Saturday (Dec. 29) in Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton with visitation 10 to 11 AM. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Lester V. Lohrman

December 20, 2018

Lester Vernon Lohrman, 88 of Palmer Twp., PA died Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Easton Hospital. Born August 12, 1930 in Kearny, NJ he was the son of the late Leona (Welch) and LeRoy O. Lohrman. He graduated from Easton High School in 1948, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1952 and was a Korean War Army veteran. He worked with his father at Lohrman’s Drug Store in Wilson from 1954 until assuming ownership in 1960. He operated Lohrman’s until 1980. Lester then worked for Koehler’s Pharmacy in Nazareth and was the Chief Pharmacist at Gracedale from 1982 until retiring in 1995. He was a member of St. John’s Church on Morgan Hill, Easton Lodge #152, F & AM, Lehigh Consistory and the American Radio Relay League

He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years the former Helen (Willever) and adored by his family, son: Greg D. (wife Kim) of Williams Twp., PA; grandsons: Lucas (wife Nicole) of Bushkill Twp., PA, Heath (wife Aparna) of London, Nicholas (wife Kayla) of Hellertown, PA; and 3 great-grandchildren: Madison, Brynn and Ethan. He was predeceased by his daughter Karen Ann Lohrman in 2014 and his sister Lois A. Hortmanns.

Visitation will be held 5 to 6:30 PM Sunday (Dec. 23) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be private in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Church on Morgan Hill, 2720 Morgan Hill Rd., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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