Obituaries

Shirley A. Klemka, 83 of Forks Twp., PA died Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at Atria Senior Living in Bethlehem. Born Sept. 10, 1935 in Flicksville, PA she was a daughter of the late Mary Alice (Pensyl) and Oliver Jennings. A 1953 graduate of Bangor High School, she had been employed by Laneco and Binney & Smith.  Shirley was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Forks Twp., the Keen Agers and the Tatamy Social Club. She was kind and giving to many, a lady full of grace & forgiveness.

She is survived by her son: David Stem (Louise); grandson: Jason Stem; step-children: Alan Klemka (Joan), Kathleen Yarnell (Robert); brother: Robert Jennings (Linda); nieces, nephews; and great-niece and primary caregiver since Ed’s passing: Betty Ann Schaefer. Husbands Floyd Stem and Edward Klemka, son Charles Stem, grandchildren Anna Marie Stem and Michael David all died earlier.

Services are 11 AM Saturday (Dec. 29) in Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton with visitation 10 to 11 AM. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Ivan S. Bowyer, 86 formerly of Easton, PA died December 20, 2018 at Gracedale. He was a 1951 graduate of Easton High School and member of the Blue Church in Williams Twp. He had been employed by the Bethlehem Corporation in Easton for many years before retiring. Ivan loved playing the harmonica and enjoyed his weekly gatherings at Williams Restaurant with his harmonica group. He was also an avid woodworker and served in the army during the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife: Joyce (Savitz) Bowyer; his children: Sharon Achey (husband Wayne) of Bethlehem, PA, Kevin Bowyer (wife Victoria) of Beaufort, SC, Stephanie (husband Francisco) Buenrostro of Indiana, Timothy Bowyer of Nazareth, PA; brother: Evan Martin; sister: Patricia Mehrkam; 6 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Assoc., 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Louise Lindsey Brossman, 96, formerly of Palmer Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.

Born November 2, 1922 in Sigel, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Joel C. and Mary R. (Weirick) Lindsey.  Her husband, Richard M. “Dick” Brossman died last year.

Louise worked for Northampton Community College for over 12 years and retired in 1987.
She was a member of Green Pond United Methodist Church, a graduate of Churchman Business School and was active at the YWCA, Easton.

Surviving are three children, Beverly Brossman Shay of Lutz, Fla.; Robert D. Brossman and his wife, Judy, of Bethlehem; and Lindsey, wife of Scott Finken, of Merrimack, N.H.; and eight grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by nine siblings.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, December 28, 2018 in Green Pond United Methodist Church, 4411 Green Pond Rd., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 6 to 7:00 pm on Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to Green Pond United Methodist Church, 4411 Green Pond Rd., Easton, PA 18042 or The Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyusa.org.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Mary Elizabeth “Dolly” Mazzie, 82 of Easton, PA died Sunday, December 16, 2018 after being stricken at home. Born February 13, 1936 in Stockertown, PA she was a daughter of the late Sadie (Brotzman) and Nicholas Mazzie, Sr. A 1954 graduate of Easton High School, she had been a machinist at Fredwill Co. and Warren Controls for many years and was currently a greeter at Sam’s Club. She was a life member of West Easton Firehouse and had been a pitcher for Fredwill’s softball team and several women’s softball leagues.

Dolly also coached softball at Holy Name in Philipsburg. and loved sports, country western music and was an avid Easton Football and Wrestling fan.

She is survived by: Rita Williams, with whom she resided for 50 years; sisters: Faye Merlo (husband Dominick, Jr.), Carol Brandle (husband Carl), brother: David Mazzie (wife Wanda) all of Easton and many nieces and nephews. A brother: Nick Mazzie and sister: Mae Snyder died earlier.

Services are 11 AM Thursday (Dec. 20) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation 10 to 11 AM. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o the Ashton Funeral Home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.