Obituaries

Donald Charles Seiple, Sr., 86 formerly of Easton, PA died Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem, PA. Born November 8, 1939 in Easton, he was a son of the late Lola M. (Hartman) and Frederick G. Seiple. He was a 1960 graduate of Easton High School and member of the former Christ Lutheran Church and F&AM, Easton Lodge Don was employed by Taylor-Wharton Co. for many years before retiring from the Victaulic Company. An avid sports enthusiast, Don especially loved the Easton Red Rovers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Phillies.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janice (Rickert) Seiple; his children: Nancy Ducey of Easton, Donald Seiple, Jr. (wife Zina) of Nazareth, PA; and a granddaughter: Oksana. He was predeceased by his son-in-law: Michael Ducey; and brother and sister-in-law: Frederick and Auretta Seiple.

Services are 10:30 AM Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a calling period from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.  Contributions in Don’s memory may be made to the ProJeCt of Easton Food Pantry at www.projecteaston.org or any local food bank. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Mildred “Millie” (Corchin) Marcus, 101, formerly of Easton, PA died Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Bridgeville, PA. Born March 23, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Max and Kate Corchin. She was a graduate of West Chester State College with majors in math and English and a member of the Bnai Shalom Congregation in Easton. Her beloved husband of over 50 years, Dr. Elliott D. Marcus, died in 1999.

Millie loved math, and taught math at Shoemaker Jr. High in West Philadelphia before having children. She had a passion for duplicate bridge and loved solving crypto puzzles in her later years.  She loved travel with her husband, exploring in an Airstream trailer and later a motorhome.  For many years before her husband took ill, they spent winters in Malaga, Spain.  She was active in many community organizations, serving as treasurer of Beth Tefilah synagogue in Yeadon, PA and of its Sisterhood, and editor of the synagogue paper in the 1950s; and treasurer of AAUW in Easton in the 1990s.  Ogden Nash was her favorite poet, and she pursued her love of the theater including an annual trip to the Shakespeare Festival.  She wanted to be a race car driver and was a whiz at pinball in her younger days.  Her first car was a truck used by her father’s structural steel business. She loved formal entertaining and fine china.  She loved that she was a redhead.

She is survived by her children: Mitchell P. Marcus (wife Sue) of Philadelphia, PA, Katie Davis (husband Peter) of Pittsburgh, PA and Peter J. Marcus of Delray Beach, FL; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers, Jerry and Jack Corchin. 

Services are private with interment in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to ALS United Mid-Atlantic organization. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Anthony “Tony” Pitt, 85 died peacefully at his home in Forks Twp., PA on Friday, October 31, 2025. Born January 14, 1940, in Easton, PA he was the son of the late Florence (Horton) and Anthony Pitt, Sr. He was a 1959 graduate of Easton High School and proudly served in the US Navy, traveling around the world. Tony was employed by Ingersoll-Rand for 34 years before retiring in 1999. Following his retirement he enjoyed working for Weight Watchers. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton and loved traveling all over the country, especially to the Shenandoah National Park. Tony also loved “old-time” country music, going to concerts in the park, car shows, eating out and spending time with his beloved family.   

He is survived by his wife: Margaret “Peggy” (Simons) Pitt; daughters: Leslie Teresi (and her husband Phil) of Wilson Borough, PA and Lori Pinkerton (and her husband Doug) of Bethlehem, PA; a sister Valerie Barber of Macungie, PA; and a grandson: Ricky Nauman (and his wife Nina). He was predeceased by his first wife: Lorraine (Armbruster) Pitt and stepson: Kevin Lynn.

Services are 11 AM Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry Street, Easton. Visitation will be held 6 to 7:30 PM Tuesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and 10:30 AM to 11 AM Wednesday in the church. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org or to any veteran’s organization. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Jody Isabel Karcher, 73 of Forks Twp., PA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Born July 12, 1952, in Manhattan, she was a daughter of the late Gerard and Betty (Pike) Resch. Jody worked for many years as a Facilities Manager for the North Plainfield School District before retiring, and previously spent time with Marriott School Services. 

According to her daughter, Jody was a bold, fearless, Harley-riding badass who never apologized for who she was… resilient, loving, and real. She loved hitting the open road on her Harley with her husband and friends, exploring new states and mountain roads. When she wasn’t riding, she enjoyed painting and, most of all, spending time with her beloved granddaughter, Layla.

Jody is survived by her husband John Kaub with whom she shared 28 years; her daughters: Nicole Lettero of Perkasie, PA, Devon Karcher of Forks Twp.; step-children: Brittany Kaub of Easton, Dena Zona (Jim) of Wilson Borough, PA, Steven Kaub in Kentucky; brothers: Paul, John and Kim Resch; 2 grandchildren: Jaime Ayuso and Layla Karcher; a great-granddaughter: Rosalie; 4 step-grandchildren; 8 step-great-grandchildren and her puppies: Jax and Sheba. She was predeceased by a sister: Diane Joyce.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 2:30 PM Saturday, November 1, 2025 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Thomas D. D’Angelo, 81, of Palmer Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born November 19, 1943 in Pittston, PA, he was the son of the late Sophie Swierczynski. He and his wife, Beverly (Boni) D’Angelo were married 55 years. Tom was a sales manager for Johnstone Supply, Easton. Prior to that he owned several Circle S Auto Parts stores in the Lehigh Valley. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a graduate of Penn State University. He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Roman Catholic Church and the United States Tennis Association. Tom was the head coach of the Notre Dame High School girls tennis program for the last ten years and was an avid tennis player. He was also the captain of five tennis teams at Northwood Racquet and Fitness.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Beverly, are his daughter, Tiffani D’Angelo-Johnson of Easton and his twin grandchildren, Nico and Aubriella Johnson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Roman Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, www.T2T.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Stephen Michael ”Steve” Yeager, 71 of Bethlehem Twp., PA went to sing with his angel daughter Stephanie, on Monday, October 27, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Born May 15, 1954 Easton, PA, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Shirley (Frankenfield) Yeager. He attended Easton High School and was employed by the R & R Provision Company before retiring in 2010. He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Bethlehem Twp. Steve enjoyed working on his 1963 Chevy truck (Otto), watching dirt track racing at Nazareth and Grandview Speedways, singing Beatles songs, playing guitar, building model cars and planes and playing cards. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Terrianne (Mammana) Yeager; his children: Jennifer Michaylira (husband Stephen), Marianne Hegeman (husband Paul), Stephen Yeager, Jr.; 5 grandchildren: Anthony, Kaylee, Sean, Emily, and Stevie; and his siblings: Kenneth (wife Kathy), Christopher (wife Debbie) and Adele. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Shirley and his daughter Stephanie Campo.      

Services are 11 AM Friday, October 31, 2025 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with visitation from 10 to 11 AM. Interment is in Farmersville Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Nancy (Chris) Roy Miller, 93, of Ambler, PA passed away peacefully on 10/22/25. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on 7/2/1932 and was the loving daughter of Helen Bright and Robert F. Roy and sister to Robert B. Roy. The family moved to Jenkintown, PA where she attended Jenkintown High School and played sports including Tennis, Basketball, and Field Hockey. She graduated from The University of Pennsylvania and then pursued a career as a Dental Hygienist. Later, she returned to teach Dental Hygiene at Penn and Temple University. After meeting her second husband Reuben (Bud) E.V. Miller III DDS, she moved to Easton, PA and taught at Northampton Community College. She continued her career working with Bud at his practice in Easton and later became the first woman appointed to the PA State Board of Dental Examiners, by then Governor Richard Thornburg. Having been raised to love nature she served on Easton’s Shade Tree Commission. Chris and Bud loved camping and took annual trips to Maine. She enjoyed tennis, jewelry making, camping, and collecting. She loved her extended family and loved large family gatherings.

She is survived by her sons Kenneth Lange, John (Linda Scott) Lange, step children Kim (Jeff Girton) Lacy, Julie (Edward) Breiner, Andrew (Donna) Miller, Thomas (Scott Edmiston) Miller, grandchildren Kate (Thomas Gotthold) Lange, Corey (Kerrie Davison) Lange, Jacob Lange, Scott Lange, and David Lange, great grandchildren Jaden Lange and Roy Lange, sister in law Linda Roy (Samuel) Mott, nieces Gwenda (Daniel) Carver, and Cynthia (Stephen) Roberts.

A Service will be held at Easton Cemetery 401 N. 7th St., Easton, PA, 18042 @11am on Saturday, November 1, 2025. A Luncheon to follow at Sage Alley Brewery, 213 N. Main St., Coopersburg, PA, 18036. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Shirley Adams Ashton, 90 passed away peacefully at her home in Seaside Heights, NJ. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 70 years, Fred Long Ashton, Jr. who died in 2013. Shirley was born to the late Richard Adams and his then wife, Anna (nee Iliff) Adams.  She led an adventurous childhood and fondly recalled her mother sending her for kerosene oil, alone in a boat to cross the Delaware River in Sandts Eddy, PA. She later attended nursing school and met the love of her life, Fred while on a double date in high school. Fred enrolled in the Army, returned to the US  on break and married Shirley on Christmas Day 1952. Fred, III was born in Germany while the newlyweds were stationed abroad.

The wife of a funeral director, and later mayor of Easton, Shirley took an active interest in both her church and her community. She gave back in so many ways, from helping the less fortunate to teaching young girls how to sew their own clothes. In the mid-1970’s she relocated with Fred and the 5 children to the Jersey Shore, where the family started fresh. Eventually, Fred ran a casket business and Shirley started a successful career in Real Estate. The “Real Estate Lady” as so many knew her, finally retired from the real estate after 40 years in the business and hundreds of sold properties and satisfied customers.

Always happy, willing to help, kind and generous, she will be missed and remembered by many in addition to her family. Like Fred, she never met a stranger, only friends who she would bring into her joyous orbit. Special among those friends is Susana, her caregiver, who stayed by her side through her many recent health challenges. The family is especially grateful to Susana, who stood in for us in those final days. She made Shirley comfortable up to the very end.

Shirley took great pleasure in her life, in her love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she will be joyfully reunited with her love, Fred, in heaven. She will be missed but not forgotten

Shirley is survived by her 5 children: Fred Long Ashton, III and his wife Margaret, of Windham, CT and their 3 children, Jacqueline, Jessica and Julie; Susan Ashton Thistle, of Punta Gorda, FL and her 2 children, Kristin and Harold E. Thistle, IV; Carol Ashton Keefe and the late Harry V. Keefe, III of Basking Ridge, NJ and their 3 children, Ashton Colleen, Kellie Jean and Heather; Richard Adams Ashton of Seaside Heights, NJ and his 3 children, Michael, William and Elizabeth; Thomas Melick Ashton and his wife Kathleen of Wayne, Il and their 3 children, Mary Jean, Anna Adams and Thomas Melick Ashton, Jr. Her 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren all affectionately knew her as Mimi.

Services will be held 11:30 AM Thursday, October 23, 2025 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with a calling period from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Interment is in Easton Cemetery.  Memorials may be made St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.