Obituaries

Ann Edinger, 88 of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, October 26, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus. Born July 22, 1930 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Anna (Neary) and John Sletor. She was a graduate of Wilson High School and member of the Penn-Dutch Great Pyrenees Club.

She is survived by her children: Marsha Hahn (husband James) of Bethlehem, PA, Kerry Edinger (wife Ann Marie) of Hummelstown, PA, Jenny Hedrick (husband Larry) of Bethlehem Twp., PA; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and her constant companion Abby, her beloved Great  Pyrenees. She was predeceased by her husband Karl D. Edinger in 2006 and her son Matthew Edinger in 1978.

A Graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday (Oct. 31) in Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Gladys R. Bolcer, 91 of Washington, NJ died Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Philipsburg Care Center. Born May 27, 1927 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Grace (Metzgar) and Ralph Lewis. A 1944  graduate of Phillipsburg High School, she had been employed by Ingersoll-Rand, Warren Controls, Nytronics and Shop-Rite. She was a member of the Phillipsburg Senior Citizens Club and an avid doll collector and knitter. She also loved bus trips and camping.

She is survived by her children: Frank T. Bolcer (wife Betty) of Easton, PA, Kathleen Oswald (partner Linwood Errickson) of Glasgow, KY, Richard L. Bolcer (wife Deborah) of Phillipsburg, NJ; brother: Donald Lewis of Hellertown, PA; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. Her husband Frank J. Bolcer and 5 brothers died earlier.

Services are 2 PM Thursday (Nov. 1) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation 1 to 2 PM. Interment is private in Montana Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Brown & Lynch Post #9, 2260 Corriere Dr., Easton, PA 18045.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Richard G. Transue, 82, of Easton, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in Easton Hospital.

Born December 10, 1935 in Easton, he was a son of the late Gobin Transue and Margaret (Werner) Polidoro.  He and his beloved wife, Jean (Ray) Transue were married 63 years.

Richard served in the Air Force during the Korean War and worked at Dixie Cup for 35 years until retiring in 1996.

Surviving with his wife, Jean, is his loving family, daughters, Margaret Breiner and her husband, Richard, of Easton; Deborah Katz and her husband, Michael, of Telford; Sandy Daiello of Easton and Linda Daiello and her husband, Joseph, of Easton; twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Services will be private.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Doris M. (Brown) Tindall, 90 of Wilson Borough, PA died Thursday, October 18, 2018 at home. Born January 26, 1928 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Malcie (Hensler) and Walter Brown. She had been employed by Brown’s Dairy, the Joseph’s and May’s Clothing Stores and part-time at the Toll Bridge. She was a 1945 graduate of Easton High School and member of New Creation United Church of Christ, Palmer Twp., PA.

She is survived by sons: Walter D. Tindall and his wife Nancy of Bethlehem, PA, James R. Tindall, Sr. of Wilson Borough; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and sister-in-law: Esther Brown. She was predeceased by her husband Walter G. Tindall, Jr. in 2004, her son John W. Tindall in August; 2 brothers and a sister.

Services are 10:30 AM Tuesday (Oct. 23) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation 6 to 7:30 PM Monday. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Martin “Marty” Zippel, 96, formerly of Easton, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in Jupiter, Florida.

Born February 7, 1922 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Hyman and Clara (Schuster) Zippel.  His wife, Doris L. (Levin) Zippel died in 2003.

He owned Martin Zippel Co., a toy distributer in Phillipsburg, NJ.  Marty was a sports hero, a World War II Army Air Corps veteran, a prize winning Scholar Athlete at his beloved Lafayette College, a professional basketball player, a successful businessman, a humanitarian, and a philanthropist.  He was a pillar of the community in Easton where he resided for 70 years.  He was President of the Boys & Girls Club of Easton, President of the B’nai Abraham Synagogue, President of the Toy Wholesalers Association, a Trustee of Lafayette College, active in the Jewish Federation of Lehigh Valley, Chairman of the Board of Lafayette Bank, and a scratch golfer.  His kindness and generosity were widely known and he touched the lives of countless people.

He is survived by a son, David Zippel, and his husband, Michael Johnston; a daughter, Joanne Zippel and her partner, John Skolas; a brother, Irving Zippel; two grandchildren, Zachary and Erica Schnitzer; and his good friend, Elly Singer.

Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 21, 2018 in B’nai Abraham Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton.  Interment in B’nai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Township.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Easton or B’nai Abraham Synagogue.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Barbara A. Schlough, 77, of Forks Township, formerly of West Easton, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in Easton Hospital.

Born April 16, 1941 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Helen (Starner) Ahart.

Barbara worked at Ingersoll Rand, Phillipsburg and later at Dixie Cup, Forks Township.  She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Easton.

Surviving are two sons, Kevin Schlough and his wife, Susan, with whom she resided and Douglas Schlough and his wife, Christie, of Palmer Township; two brothers, Ronald Ahart and Jack Ahart; and two grandchildren, Brett and Brooke.  His siblings, Kenneth, Frank, Helen and Shirley died earlier.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, October 25, 2018 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 9:30 am until service time on Thursday in the funeral home.  Interment in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.