Obituaries

Barbara Anne Bealer,  belle of the ball, 71 of Easton PA passed away peacefully June 5, 2018 with her daughter at her side.

Barbara was born on December 23 1946 to Charles “Chot” and Penelope (Lallas) Bealer.

She graduated from Easton Area High School and received an Associates Degree from Churchman Business School.

Barbara found her passion and purpose as a director and advocate of DARCC, NJ providing shelter and counseling to women and children escaping domestic violence and sexual abuse.  During her time at DARCC, Barbara impacted many of the women & children’s lives she came in contact with. Becoming to many, a mother figure, trusted friend & loyal coworker. Barbara lived life to the fullest filled with countless friends and a group of young adults who considered her their second mom, all of whom often referred to her as “one of the nicest people they had ever known.” Barbara was kind hearted, true, sincere, never passed judgment and always held an open door policy.  She helped anyone she could and taught her family that everyone in this life has a story if we just took the time to listen.

She enjoyed spending time with friends, family, her children and grandchildren. Barbara loved vacationing at the beach, reading, writing poetry, shopping, and always dreamed of writing a book covering the many chapters that she traveled through her life(boy would that have been a page turner).

Barbara is survived by her children Gregory Shannon Pike, of Salinas CA and Nichole Suzanne Bealer, of Easton PA; her grandchildren Gregory Bealer, Brandon Greffe, Chandara Smith and Kenya Peterson, all of Easton; her nieces Kayse Gehret and Annik Ramsey, both of CA; and sister in law Susan Ramsey of CA. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, brother Charles “Chip” Bealer III and grandson Nkosi Zaire Smith.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday, June 8, 2018 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until service time on Friday in the funeral home.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Mary Jane Stein, 91, of Siesta Key, Fla., formerly of Bethlehem Township, Pa., died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Sarasota Memorial Hospital.  Born March 28, 1927 in Phillipsburg, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Dominick and Mary (Azzalina) Re.  Her husband, Dr. Robert S. Stein, died in 2004.

She was the executive secretary to the president of ITT, Easton for 25 years and retired in 1987.  Prior to that she worked at J. T. Baker, Phillipsburg.  She was a member of Temple Covenant of Peace, Easton and the Sisterhood and was a proud graduate of Phillipsburg High School Class of 1944. She was affectionately known as “Mickey” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was a master knitter.

Surviving are a daughter, Pauline Lennon and her husband, Gene, of Forks Township; a son, Joseph Mirenna and his wife, Kathi, of Wisconsin; a step-daughter, Sandy Stein of Maryland; a step-son, Richard Stein and his wife, Claudia, of Calif.; her loving companion, Robert Lane; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Linda Brazier; four brothers, Joseph, Anthony, Ben and Samuel Re and two sisters, Rose Labate and Frances Vennie.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 in Temple Covenant of Peace, Easton.  Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Donations may be made to Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Eleanor F. Mazar, 73 of Forks Twp., PA died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Moravian Village. Born July 17, 1944 in Hazleton, PA she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Eleanor (Jenkins) Fisher. Her husband John Mazar, Jr. died in 2003. She was a 1962 graduate of Hazleton High School and received her bachelor’s degree from American University in 1966. She was employed by Northampton County Children and Youth as a caseworker for 25 years before retiring in 2001. Prior to that she was employed by the PA Welfare Office for 10 plus years. Ellie was an active member of St John’s Lutheran Church, Easton and a past-treasurer and member of the Delta Gamma Sorority, Lafayette College Chapter. She also received the Alison Award from the National Adoption Center in 1995 and enjoyed her time spent at the Senior Center in Forks Twp.

She is survived by her daughter: Cheryl Alessi (husband Mark) of Palmer Twp., PA; 2 sisters: Liz Bender and Trish Meisenhelter in Florida and a grandson: Dante Alessi.

Services are 10:30 AM Friday (June 1) in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry Street, Easton with visitation 6 PM to 7:30 PM Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and 9:30 to 10:30 AM Friday in the church. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

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