Obituaries

Ulysses Alexander Maysonet, 9 of Easton, PA died Friday, January 12, 2018 at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Born September 6, 2008 in Fountainhill, PA he was a son of Alex Maysonet and the late Tammy Lynn (McNally) Maysonet. He was a 3rd Grade student at Paxinosa Elementary School and played for the Miracle League of Northampton County Yankees. He especially loved playing video games.

He is survived by his father Alex; his sister Alexa; and grandparents: Theresa McNally, Alejo Maysonet and Olga Rosario.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30 PM Wednesday (Jan. 17) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the funeral home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Elizabeth G. Stackhouse, 96 of Chatham, NJ formerly of Easton, PA died Monday, January 8, 2018 at the Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born October 28, 1921 in Ashland, PA she was a daughter of the late George E. and Jessie (Rynkiewicz) Brobst. She was a 1939 graduate of Mahanoy Twp. High School and of the Catholic faith. Elizabeth, who preferred the name Betty, was a devoted wife and homemaker who had a lifelong interest in music, which included singing in choirs, playing piano, and attending live, big band era performances in her early years.  She was an excellent home cook and could create simple, but beautiful flower arrangements.

She is survived by her son Douglas Stackhouse of Arvada, CO. Her husband Donald S. Stackhouse died in 2011.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday (Jan. 17)  in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 132 S. 5th St., Easton, PA with visitation 10 to 10:30 AM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment is in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church, 614 W. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City, PA 17948. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Bruce W. Fretz, 68 of Palmer Township, PA died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at home. Born March 3, 1949 in Bethlehem, PA he was a son of the late Elmer E. and Margaret R. (Snyder) Fretz.  He was a 1967 graduate of Easton High School, a graduate of Northampton Community College and served in the Army during the Vietnam War.  He retired after 41 years with the Palmer Township Police Department serving as the Chief of Police from 1994 until 2012.  Chief Fretz was a member of St. Paul’s III Lutheran Church in Palmer Twp., the Palmer Township Police Association, the Police Chief’s Association, the VFW and the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen (Howell) Fretz; 2 sons: Jason Fretz and his wife Beth of Lititz, PA, Justin Fretz and his wife Sharon of Williams Twp., PA; a brother: Timothy Fretz and his wife Cynthia of New Tripoli, PA; 5 grandchildren: Andrew, Matthew, Jake, Piper, Julia; and sister -in-law: Adrienne Grier and her husband Lester of Forks Twp., PA.

Services will be held at Noon on Saturday (Jan. 13) in St. Paul’s III Lutheran Church, 2561 Newburg Road, Easton with viewing hours from 9 AM to noon in the church.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s III Lutheran Church, 2561 Newburg Road, Easton, PA 18045.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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.