Obituaries

William C. Stackhouse, Sr. of Bethlehem Township, PA passed away on August 31, 2019. He was born April 18, 1924 the son of the late J. Laurence and Belle Scott Stackhouse of Easton. Married to Marjorie Magee, April 11, 1953 at College Hill Presbyterian Church. Marjorie died November 29, 1992. Graduated from Easton High School in 1942. Entered U.S. Naval Reserve December 7, 1942 and served in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters during WWII. Served on the USS Prometheus (AR-3) as a Quartermaster 3rd Class. Discharged in 1946. Attended Muhlenberg College in the class of 1946 and later graduated from Churchman Business School in Easton. At Muhlenberg he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega social fraternity and Alpha Phi Omega and Alpha Kappa Alpha Honorary fraternities. In 1987 to 1989 attended Muhlenberg College and graduated as a certified paralegal. Employment-City of Easton Treasure’s Office 1948-1949, Lafayette Trust Bank 1950-1952, Easton Publishing Co. 1952-1989, Treasurer and Director. Served as a volunteer in the offices of Hemstreet, Nitchkey, and Freidl, 1989 to 2011. Member of Palmer Moravian Church. He served as Trustee, Elder, and Sacristan at the church. He was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Scoutmaster at College Hill Presbyterian Church and also served as a deacon at the church. President of local chapter of CAR (Children of the American Revolution). Attended the national convention of CAR in Washington, DC. Was greeted by Eleanor Roosevelt during a tour of the White House. Served on the Board of the former Community Chest of Easton. In 1955-1956 served on local committee to “Save the Free Bridge” after Hurricane Diane. Committee was able to get the DRJTBC to fix the bridge and set up local commuter fares on the toll bridge. Served as Treasurer of Stones Crossing Swimming Club in its early years. Memberships: Life Member of the Pomfret Club, life member of the Order of the Fleas, member American Legion, Rice Ebner Post #588, Easton Lodge, F&AM #152, Easton Royal Arch Chapter #173, Pomp Council #20, Hugh DePayens Commandery #19, Knights Templar, 32 Rajah Shriner, Blandon, Pa. Easton Forest Tall Cedars of Lebanon #35, Forks of the Delaware Shrine Club and Scottish Rite Consistory in the Valley of Scranton. Member of Big Pocono Ski Club. Served as President of Easton Area Jaycees and PA State Regional Vice President. Was awarded a Senator ship in Jaycee International. Hobbies- gardening, bowling, stamp and coin collecting, ocean sailing, deep sea fishing, and camping.

Survivors are his son C. Scott Stackhouse, Sr. and wife Susan of Palmer Township, daughters M. Gail Fragassi and her husband David of Wilson Borough, and Pamela G. Turk and husband David, Seaford, VA. Grandchildren C. Scott Stackhouse Jr. and wife Dana, Allison Stackhouse Bengel and her husband Christopher, and Kristen M. Turk. Great Grandchildren Avery, Nathan and Hayley Stackhouse. Numerous nephews and nieces. Best friends Kenneth C. Snyder, Jr., C.J. Penwell, and the late Jim Hemstreet. William was predeceased by his beloved wife of 39 years Marjorie, son W. Cuyler Stackhouse Jr., brothers James L. and Donald S. Stackhouse, a sister Helen C. Bradford, and an infant brother.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Palmer Moravian Church Endowment Fund, 2901 John St. Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Leona Mae Lewis, 82, of Forks Township, died Monday, August 26, 2019 in Easton Hospital.

Born January 4, 1937 in Wilkes Barre, she was a daughter of the late George and Sara (Searfoss) Shafer. She and her husband, Allen R. Lewis, were married 61 years.

She was a graduate of Churchman Business School and was a member of Pocono Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

Surviving with her husband, Allen, are 4 sons, Stephen, David, Jonathan and Daniel Lewis; a brother, George Shafer, 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 31, 2019 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Forks Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pocono Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 2631 Mountain Rd., Reeders, PA 18352. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Cecile W. Wolff, 96, formerly of Easton, PA, died Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem, PA. Born on March 12, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Reba (Walter) and George Woodring. She married her high school sweetheart Ahlert D. Wolff, who died in 2001. Cecile graduated from Easton High School and attended Peace College in Raleigh, NC. When Ahlert left to serve in World War II, Cecile joined the war effort working for Consolidated Vultee Aircraft in Allentown. Upon his return, they both had life-long careers in community service. Cecile volunteered as a Cub Scout den mother and later for Meals on Wheels, Westminster Village, and as a longtime board member of the Easton Home for Aged Women. After moving to Kirkland Village she co-founded The Window Shoppe and served on the library and music committees. She was a member of The Northampton Country Club, The Forest Lake Club, College Hill Presbyterian Church in Easton and later the First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem.

Above all, Cecile was a dedicated mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. She treasured her children and especially loved her role as Nana with her grandchildren. She cherished time spent with family and many wonderful lifelong friends. Her happiest memories included traveling with Ahlert to their favorite places including Fort Myers Beach, FL; Stone Harbor, NJ; Hicks Pond, NY; and the family home at The Forest Lake Club, Hawley, PA. Cecile was passionate about music, particularly the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. She enjoyed bowling, fishing, watching tennis and the British royals.

Cecile is survived by children: Marshall Wolff (Kay) of Easton, Susan Semmelman (Joe) of York, PA, and David Wolff (Christine) of Easton; 7 grandchildren: Amy Wolff, PJ Semmelman, Sarah Bartz (Ryan), James Wolff (Elizabeth), Megan Irvin (Taylor), Andrew Wolff and Ben Wolff (Angela); great grandchildren Hudson and Oliver Bartz; sister-in-law Sally Frame, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son Jimmy, brother George and sister Betsy.

Calling hours will be held Friday, September 6, from 5 to 7:00 p.m. at the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m. in the Kirkland Village Auditorium, 1 Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem, PA. Interment will be private in Easton Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www. AshtonFuneralHome. Com.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, 440 Heckewelder Place, Bethlehem, PA 18018 or Kirkland Village, 1 Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or to the James A. Wolff Memorial Scholarship Fund, Lafayette College, Development and College Relations, 307 Markle Hall, Easton, PA 18042.

Ethel V. Pecora, 94, of Bethlehem Township, died Sunday, August 25, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Born January 6, 1925 in Weston, PA, she was a daughter of the late Agnes (Hasker) and Joseph Moff. She and her husband Joseph Pecora were married 71 years. She retired from Trio Togs, Bethlehem Township, was a member of Sacred Heart Church and loved gardening and cooking.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph; children, Diane Magargal and Joette Marnell; brothers, Joseph and Gerald Moff; sisters, Marion VanHorn and Lauretta Chenkus; granddaughters, Cher Carl-Kline and Nicole Patterson; great-grandsons, Nolan and Chase Kline. She was predeceased by a sister Gloria Schrader.

Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 29, 2019 in Sacred Heart Church, 1817 First St., Bethlehem. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Patricia (Maxwell) Miller Keller, 93 of Palmer Twp., PA died Sunday, August 18, 2019 at home. Born Emily Hall Patricia Maxwell, June 15, 1926 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Emily Rowan (Brown) and Henry D. Maxwell, Jr. Patricia was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, and a graduate of Radcliff College, class of 1948. An avid reader and patron of the arts, she traveled extensively and gave generously to civic and charitable organizations. She lived a wonderful life, uplifted by her faith, family and friends. Her later years were enriched by the friendship and support she received from members of the Glenmoor Community. Patricia’s final days were made more comfortable by the attentive care she received from St. Luke’s Home Hospice.

She is survived by her son: Conrad C. Miller, III, with whom she resided; her daughter: Emily Rowan Cronin of Wilmington, NC and grandson: Jared Maxwell Cronin. She was predeceased by husbands: Conrad C. Miller Jr. and David P. Keller; her son: Henry Maxwell Miller; and son-in-law: Daniel Cronin.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 17 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St, Easton, PA with a calling period from 5 to 6:30 PM Monday, September 16 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be private in the Trinity Episcopal Remembrance Garden.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to: Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church Street, Easton, PA 18042, Lafayette College, 730 High St, Easton, PA 18042 or Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St, Easton, PA 18042.

Karen R. Vazquies, 64 of Easton, PA died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at home. Born September 15, 1954 in Fountainhill, PA she was a daughter of the late Doris (Naylor) and Lester Vazquies. Karen was a graduate of Saucon Valley High School.

She is survived by her life partner Susan Shupp with whom she resided; sister: Linda Vazquies of Bethlehem, PA; brothers: Larry Vazquies in CO, Ronald Vazquies of Breinigsville, PA; nieces and nephews.

Services are 10:30 AM Friday (August 23) in Christ United Methodist Church, 400 W. Berwick St., Easton with visitation 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Union Cemetery of Hellertown.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.