Obituaries

Margaret K. Smith, 91 formerly of Easton, PA died Sunday, September 9, 2018 in her apartment at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA. Born August 6, 1927 in Kintnersville, PA she was a daughter of the late Ruth Helen (Hager) and Erwin R. Kohl.  She graduated from Wilson High School where she was the Head Drum Majorette and in Earl Held’s All Girl Band. Margaret graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and then from Duke University School of Nursing.

She met her husband, the late Charles S. Smith, Esquire while they were students at Duke and were married in the Lafayette College Chapel by the Duke University Chaplain. Margaret taught nursing at Easton Hospital and was one of several community leaders involved with the creation of the Northampton County Community College. She had been a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson and was a member of AAUW, Easton Branch.

She is survived by her daughter: Valerie Legath; her son: Craig Smith, Esq. (wife Leigh) and four grandsons: Thomas Legath, Steven Legath, Craig Smith, Jr. and Lloyd Smith.  She was predeceased by her husband Charles in 2014, a son David Alan Smith who died in childbirth and her sister Betty Kohl.

A viewing will be held from 1 to 2 PM Friday (Sept. 14) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Her Memorial service will be September 29 at 1 PM in Kortz Hall, Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth.  Interment is private at Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund, c/o Moravian Hall Square. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Harold H. Johnson, 79, of Easton, died Saturday, September 1, 2018 in his home.

Born November 9, 1938 in Easton, he was a son of the late John and Marjorie (Fuller) Johnson.  His wife, Jean M. (Winger) Johnson died in 2010.

He worked at Bemis, Flemington, NJ.  Prior to that he worked at Victaulic.

Surviving are two daughters, Marlene Libby and Melissa Johnson both of Easton; a brother, Jack Johnson; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.  His sons, Russell Johnson and Harold “Fuzz” Johnson and his siblings, Albert, Richard, Robert, Freddy, Alice, Betty and Mary died earlier.

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

Carol L. Warner, 74 of Forks Twp., PA died Friday, August 24, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born November 7, 1943 in Bradford, PA she was a daughter of the late Carolyn (Burtis) and Alver Satterlee. She was a 1964 graduate of the Women’s Christian Hospital School of Nursing in Jamestown, NY and received a degree in Public School Nursing from East Stroudsburg in 1975, a BS in Nursing from Cedar Crest College, an MSN from Villanova University, and a Family Nurse Practitioner degree from DeSales University.

She was a nursing instructor at the St. Luke’s School of Nursing and a nurse practitioner for Community Health. Carol was a member of the Lehigh Valley Nurse Practitioner’s Assoc., Sigma Theta Tau, PA League of Nursing, Society of Geriatric Nursing, American Academy of Nursing Practitioners and American College of Nurse Practitioners. She was the financial secretary for Epworth UM Church for 25 years and was a founding and life member of the Forks Emergency Squad where she served as treasurer for 22 years.

She is survived by 3 daughters: Lori Fuller (husband Kenton) of Larksville, PA, Dawn Davis (husband Stephen) with whom she had resided, Tanya Huff (husband Lance, Jr.) of Oxford, NJ; a sister: Bonnie Lowe (husband James) of Lewis Run, PA; 6 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Ross “Ted” Warner in 1991 and a grandson Trevor.

Services are 10 AM Thursday (Aug. 30) in Cornerstone Church, 411 March St., Easton with visitation 6 to 8 PM Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Luke’s School of Nursing, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 to provide a scholarship in her memory.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert B. Craig passed away in Easton, PA on August 17, 2018.  He was 92.

Bob was preceded in everlasting peace by his beloved wife of 64 years, Martha “Deedle” Lloyd Craig, sister Anne Wilcox, and brother Richard “Dick” Craig.  He is lovingly remembered by his children: Bruce Craig (Tammy) of Alexandria, OH; John Craig of Las Vegas, Nevada; Martha Miller (Scott) of San Diego, Ca; Carol Swanton (Tom) of Readington, NJ; Susan Rzewnicki (David) of Piscataway, NJ ; Glenn Craig of Myerstown, Pa;  Ten Grand Children; Katie, Elizabeth, Michael, Jim, Trevor, Craig, Dana, Jacob, Caitlin and Kelli; and two Great Grandchild, Caleb and Addison.

Bob was born March 16, 1926 in Terre Haute, IN. He grew up in Effingham IL. He went onto the University of Illinois School of Engineering and graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree.   He joined the US Navy as part of the V12 program while in school and served in the Naval Reserve.  He moved to Allentown, PA after college to work for Western Electric and met his wife Martha.  They married in 1952 and relocated to Palatine, IL in 1953. AT&T transferred Bob to the New York area in 1965. They lived in New Providence, NJ where they continued to raise their six children.  Bob and Martha moved to Easton, Pennsylvania in 2007 to enjoy their golden years of retirement.

Bob had a long career with AT&T entities including Bell Laboratories (Allentown), Illinois Bell (Chicago), and AT&T headquarters operations, eventually retiring from Telcordia. Never one to be idle he ran a computer and software consulting business, Tartan Technologies, was active as an EMT for the local Rescue Squad and volunteered his time at New Providence Library, Morristown Memorial Hospital and his local Church.   Late in life, Bob became an accomplished marathon runner completing many marathons including the Boston and New York City marathons.  He was an active leader in the local Boy Scouts of America in New Providence and was also Ham Radio operator, W2EAL, for many years.

A celebration of his life will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in the name of Robert B. Craig; to Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St Easton, PA or St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 419 South Street, New Providence, NJ 07974.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Synthia L. Snyder, 70 of Bethlehem, PA formerly of Easton died Friday, August 17, 2018. Born Feb. 25, 1948 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Gustave and Ruth (Jones) Hoops. She had been a CNA at Praxis and Easton Nursing Center and was a seamstress.

She is survived by 3 children: Pamela Harris (husband Gerald) with whom she resided, Guy Hoops (wife Tiffany) and Douglas Snyder all of Bethlehem; 5 grandchildren: Ashley, Kelsey, Nathan, Leah and Jovonna; 7 siblings and life partner Donna Gregory.

Services are 3 PM Tuesday (Aug. 21) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation 2 to 3 PM. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to CHOP, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.