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January 3, 2018
Leroy E. Swartwood, 71 formerly of Easton died Jan. 3, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born Aug. 9, 1946 he was a son of the late Leroy and Zelda Swartwood. He served in the army and was a construction worker.
He is survived by his children. Services are at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.
January 2, 2018
Joan E. Price, 86 of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born February 8, 1931 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Pearl (Switzgable) and Kenneth Searles. A 1948 graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by Betty Lee Dress in Easton for several years and was a member of the Ambassador’s Club in Palmer.
She is survived by two sons: Charles P. Price, II and his wife Michele of Warrenton, VA, James E. Price and his wife Haydee of Flemington, NJ; and two grandchildren: Erik C. Price and Suzanne Sulzynsky. She was predeceased by her husband Charles P. Price in 2001 and siblings: Kenneth Searles, Jocelyn Friedman, Jacquelyn Price and Dorothy Smith.
Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
January 1, 2018
Violet M. Werkheiser, 71 of Easton, PA died Monday, January 1, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus. Born November 9, 1946 in Phillipsburg, NJ she was a daughter of the late John and Gladys (Brown) Woodginski.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years: Kermit Werkheiser; daughters: Dawn Bronico and her husband Joseph, III, Bonnie Harrell and her husband Walter, a sister: Shirley Woodginski all of Easton, a sister: Dolly Phillips of Phillipsburg; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Services are 10:30 AM Friday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment is in Easton Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
December 30, 2017
David S. Crocket, III, Ph.D., 86 of Easton, PA died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Bethlehem Manor. Born March 6, 1931 in Cranford, NJ he was a son of the late Roderick and Susan (Mathiesen) Crocket. A 1948 graduate of Hartford High School, he served in the Army during the Korean War before earning his PhD and Master’s Degree in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of New Hampshire. He received his AB in Chemistry from Colby College in 1952. A Professor at Lafayette College from 1959 until retiring in 1996, he served as Associate Provost and Director of Personnel and Research, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Dean of Special Programs, Associate Dean of the College and Professor of Chemistry.
He was a member of numerous professional and honorary groups including: Society of Sigma Xi (Past-President, Lafayette Club), American Association of University Professors (Past-President of Lafayette Chapter), American Chemical Society (Secretary and Counselor Lehigh Valley Section), College and University Personnel Administrators, National Council of University Research Administrators (Northeast Region) and Board of Directors of the University City Science Center. He was a member, Deacon, Trustee and Elder at College Hill Presbyterian Church in Easton and Scout Master for Troop #3. He also served as President of the Easton Visiting Nurses Association and on the Boards of ProJeCt of Easton and Lehigh Valley Child Care.
He is survived by 5 children: Lauralynn Kanai and her husband Takeo of Mission Viejo, CA, Cynthia Farley and her husband Mike of Plainfield Twp., PA, D. Scott Crocket and his wife Becky of Bridgton, ME, Daniel Crocket of Essex Junction, VT, Sarah Crocket-Tone and her husband Patrick Tone of Easton; 10 grandchildren: David, Abby, Sarah, Bucky, Chris, Kathleen, Emily, MJ, Brooke and Elizabeth Anne; and 5 great-grandchildren: Emma, Alia, Luca, Matilda and Louisa. He was predeceased by his wife: Beulah (Richardson) Crocket in 2006 and siblings: Ruth, Marion, Jean, Winifred, Ena, Roderick, Walter and Donald.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM, Saturday, March 3, 2018 in College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St, Easton, PA with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Conway, NH.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 or College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
December 30, 2017
Edward F. McLeane, 84 of Asbury, NJ died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the home of his daughter Donna. Born February 23, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY he was a son of the late Edward and Meta (Cacace) McLeane. His wife Donetta (Pascale) McLeane died in 2009. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and was employed by AT&T for 35 years before retiring. He was a member of the AT&T Pioneer Club and Wilson Democratic Club.
He is survived by: four children: Michael, Donna and Tracy McLeane all of Easton, Keith McLeane of Middlesex, NJ; a sister: Barbara Lipari of Long Island, NY and three grandchildren: Michael, Jr., Keiana and Kylah.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 PM Saturday (Jan. 6) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
December 29, 2017
Thomas “Tony” Gaines, 78, of Easton, died Friday, December 29, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Born January 29, 1939 in Easton, he was a son of the late Thomas and Christine (Lineberger) Gaines. He and his wife, Lillian (Freeman) Gaines were married 54 years.
Tony worked for Laborer’s Union, Local 1174. Prior to that he was an Easton police officer. He served in the Marines and was a member of American Legion, Lester Pfeffer, Post 611, Easton and the Marine Corps League, Northampton County Detachment.
Surviving with his wife, Lillian, are a son, Joseph “Tim” Freeman, a sister, Joyce Martinez, a brother, Richard Lovell, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. His son, David Freeman died earlier this year.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Noon on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the American Legion, Lester Pfeffer, Post #611, 429 S. 16th St., Easton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marine Corps League, Northampton County Detachment, 1621 Lehigh St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
December 29, 2017
Thomas Edward Wheelen, Sr. 76 of Easton, PA died Friday, December 29, 2017 at ManorCare, Easton. Born July 31, 1941 in Easton he was a son of the late William and Helen (Abel) Wheelen. His wife, Theodora (Garrity) died in April of 2017. A 1959 graduate of Easton High School he was employed by Mack Trucks in Easton for many years and was a courier for the Brown Daub Dealership before retiring.
He is survived by three children: Thomas Wheelen, Jr., Terri Wheelen and Tracy Wheelen all of Easton; a sister: Elizabeth Hendershot and three grandchildren: Justin, Rachel and Gary. He was predeceased by his wife, Theodora and his brother: William Wheelen, II.
Services are 1:30 PM Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation 1:00 to 1:30 PM. Interment is in Easton Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
December 28, 2017
Sheila Marie Gaines, 71, of Allentown, died Thursday, December 28, 2017 in her home.
Born December 6, 1946 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Gloria (Merritt) Fredericks. Her husband, Larry Lee Gaines died in 2010.
Sheila worked at Bethlehem Steel for many years and was a former member of Greater Shiloh Church, Easton.
Surviving are her daughter, Kerstin L. Burgess; her siblings, Eugene, Rita, Michele and Andrea Fredericks and two granddaughters.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 pm on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Resurrected Life Community Church, 144 N. 9th St., Allentown. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com