Obituaries

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.

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.

Gyula Lemle, 87 of Lower Mt. Bethel Twp., PA  passed away Monday, Dec. 25 at home. Born Feb. 7, 1930 in Bolcske Hungary, he was the son of the late Imre and Wilma (Csauner) Lemle. He immigrated to New Jersey after the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and was a painter in the Summit, NJ area. He lived along the Delaware where he spent hundreds of hours swimming in the river.

He will be missed by his friend Lisa Kraft.

Services are private with interment in Forks Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Harold M. Austin, 86 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Friday, December 22, 2017 at Kirkland Village. Born November 18, 1931 in Baltimore, MD he was a son of the late Elsie (Wilkerson) and John Austin. He was a graduate of the University of Baltimore and served in the Navy during the Korean War.  He was employed by Bethlehem Steel at their Sparrows Point plant in Baltimore, Burns Harbor plant in Indiana and their Bethlehem plant for more than 30 years before retiring in 1992. Harold also played in several volleyball leagues and received a 20 year pin as a Meals on Wheels volunteer.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years: Patricia (McGinn) Austin; 3 children: Richard Austin and his wife Diane of Tampa, FL, Donna Pretopapa and her husband Robert, and David Austin and his wife Johann all of Bethlehem Twp.; 5 grandchildren: Kyle and Rachael, Sarah and Angela and Kelly; and 2 great-grandchildren: Raven and Thorin. He was predeceased by 5 brothers and sisters.

Services are 11:00 AM Thursday (Dec. 28) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM. Interment is in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.