Obituaries

Sylvan Lee Lutey, 76 of Bethlehem Twp., PA formerly of Montana, died Monday, January 19, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus. Born March 26, 1949, in Butte, MT, he was a son of the late Emily (Wickham) and Sylvan M. Lutey. He was a graduate of Montana Tech and employed in the gypsum and cement industries. A work-acholic and fix-it guy, Sylvan traveled the world troubleshooting and offering his expertise in gypsum/cement manufacturing. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a Montana Tech Copper Guard, member of the Lions Club and an avid outdoorsman. Sylvan loved hunting, fishing and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, but he especially loved attending his daughters’ sporting events.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kimberly (Wicks) Lutey; daughters: Shauna Lutey of White Lake, MI, Brandi Tew (husband Chad) of Rome, PA; siblings: Joanne Johnson, Bonnie Cyr (Wayne), Randy Lutey; granddaughters: Lucy and Lily Dalseg; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at a later date in Montana. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.bloodcancerunited.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Linda S. Miller, 75, of Lake Harmony, PA, died Sunday, January 18, 2026 in Forest Hills Rehabilitation Center. Born December 14, 1950 in Phillipsburg, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Willard J. Daly, Jr. and Pearl M. (Shafer) Daly. She and her husband, David A. Miller were married 55 years.
Linda was a legal secretary for Herbert Litvin in Easton. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Easton and a volunteer for Bethlehem Christian School.

Surviving with her husband, David, are two daughters, Amy Matla and Krista Harrison; a brother, Richard J. Daly; and four grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Sharon Amico.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 14, 2026 in Calvary Baptist Church, 5300 Green Pond Rd., Easton. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, February 14th in the church. Private interment was in Forks Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 5300 Green Pond Rd., Easton, PA 18045, https://calvarybaptistpa.org/give. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Nancy L. Garrett, of Easton, passed away January 12, 2026. Born July 13, 1937 in Asbury, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Mathias T. and Helen E. Jennings. Her husband, Walter E. passed away in 1993. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her daughter, Terri A. and husband, Nicholas Gross with whom she had a loving and close relationship. There are also two sons and a daughter, one granddaughter and one grandson. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wendi Lynn. Nancy was a cancer care nurse doing private duty for years until retiring in 1996.

Services will be private with interment in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, www.cff.org or The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, www.healthyanimalcenter.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Miriam K. Cassel , 93 of Newtown, PA died Saturday, January 10, 2026 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. Born March 27, 1932 in Bethlehem PA , the fifth of seven children, she was a daughter of the late Tillie (Margolis) and Max Goldberg. She was a graduate of Liberty High School and spent her working years in the family medical practice community. Miriam had a lifelong devotion to her Jewish faith, holding leadership and volunteer roles, including serving as Sisterhood President and Ritual Committee Chair, at three synagogues over her lifetime. She also taught bar and bat mitzvah classes at Temple Beth El Israel in Port St. Lucie, FL. Miriam was known for her love of cooking and entertaining and was famous for her red velvet cake, challah and rugelach. Rarely seen without a book, she also enjoyed cards, bingo and mahjong.

Miriam will be lovingly remembered for her laugh, her smile and her warm presence by her children: Celia Connor (husband Ed), Michael Kutner (wife Stacy); a sister: Freda Klugman; 9 grandchildren: Timothy Kutner (Sendy), Jennifer Stoffels (Bill), Lauren Miller (Brian), Dana Kutner, Leah Burnite (George), Skye Kutner, Raina Vaughn (Preston), Kevin Kutner (Casey), Justin Kutner; 11 great-grandchildren who lovingly knew her as G-G-Mom; her stepchildren: Neil Cassel, Stacey Busch (Howard) and their 3 children, spouses and grandchildren. She was predeceased by husbands: Robert Kutner in 1974, Arno Cassel in 2024 and her son: Allen Kutner in 2000.

Services will be held 11 AM Tuesday (Jan. 13, 2026) at Congregation B’nai Shalom Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton followed by interment in B’nai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Twp. The Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA is handling arrangements.  Memorial contributions may be made to MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger (reflecting her love for feeding and caring for others.) Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Sally S. Dewalt, 89, formerly of Forks Township, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in The Vero at Bethlehem. Born August 25, 1936 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Harold R. and Eleanor (Wilson) Shafer. Her husband, Wayne E. Dewalt died in 2018. Sally and Wayne founded and owned Dewalt’s RV for 44 years and retired in 2010. She graduated from Wilson High School in 1954 where she played in the band. She was a member of Forks United Church of Christ, and the E-Z Goers Camping Club.

Surviving are two sons, Tom Dewalt and his wife, Judy of Richmond, VA; and Greg Dewalt and his wife Terri of Forks Township; a sister, Judith Speck; a brother, Russell Shafer; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, January 12, 2026 in Forks United Church of Christ, 4500 Sullivan Trail, Stockertown. A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:30 pm on Sunday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Forks Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Forks United Church of Christ, 4500 Sullivan Trail, Stockertown, PA 18083. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Scott E. Hinkel, 67 of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown, PA. Born September 10, 1958 in Easton, he was a son of the late Grace H. (Sortino) and Rolland R. Hinkel. He was a graduate of Easton High School and employed by the City of Bethlehem at their Municipal Golf Course. Scott was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping and was a member of a local gun club.

He is survived by his brother: Jon C. Hinkel (wife Suzanne) of Nazareth, PA; sister-in-law: Mary Hinkel of Palmer Twp., PA; a nephew: Jesse Hinkel and a cousin: John Kupcha. He was predeceased by his brother: Robert L. Hinkel.

Services will be announced at later date. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

John J. Hamick, 76, of Forks Township, formerly of Chicago, died Monday, December 29, 2025 in his home. Born June 28, 1949 in Chicago, he was the son of the late A. Edward Hamick and Margaret (Kane) Hamick. He and his wife, Connie (Smith) Hamick were married 27 years. John was the security coordinator at St. Luke’s Hospital, Quakertown for 12 years. Prior to that he was a police officer in Winnetka, Illinois for over 30 years. He was the #1 fan of Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.

Surviving with his wife, Connie are two sons, Patrick Hamick and Andrew Hamick and his wife, Jamie; three daughters, Amy Easterday, Jennifer Hsu and her husband, Michael, and Amanda Nicodemus; a sister, Nancy Wambach; two brothers, James Hamick and Thomas Hamick; and eight grandchildren.

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.