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Marvin W. Frankenfield, Jr.

August 28, 2017

Marvin W. Frankenfield, Jr., 88, of Easton, died Monday, August 28, 2017 in Easton Hospital.

Born April 26, 1929 in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late Marvin W. and Beulah (Kelchner) Frankenfield. His wife, Janet E. (McCann) Frankenfield, died in

January.

Marvin was Superintendent of Sewers for the City of Easton for 30 years and retired in 1986. He was also a master plumber for Easton Plumbing and Supply and he served in the Army during the Korean War.

He was a member of St. Paul’s Third Lutheran Church, Palmer Township, The Congregational United Church of Christ, Punta Gorda, Florida and the former St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Easton. He was a member of the Order of Elks, a life member of the West Easton A. A., past president of the Eastern Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Operators Association, past president of the Pennsylvania Club of Port Charlotte and was an avid bowler.

Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Allegrezza and her husband, Fred of Line Lexington, PA and Charlotte Arter and her husband, James of Hamilton, VA; a son, Charles Frankenfield of Philadelphia; a son-in-law, James Foanio of Largo, FL; three brothers, Harold Frankenfield of Wilson Borough, Sherwood Frankenfield of Forks Township and Martin Frankenfield of Forks Township; two sisters, Frances Thomas of Palmer Township and Betty Short in South Carolina and six grandchildren, Michael, Connie, Lauren, Josh, Sam and Rachel. His daughter, Susan Foanio and his sister, Bessie Daws died earlier.

Services will be held 1:00 pm Friday, September 1, 2017 in St. Paul’s Third Lutheran Church, 2561 Newburg Rd., Palmer Township. Interment with military honors will follow in Easton Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 pm Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and from 12:00 pm until service time Friday in the church.

Contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Third Lutheran Church, 2561 Newburg Rd., Easton, PA 18045 or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202, www.LLS.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Elaine DeMarco

August 27, 2017

Elaine DeMarco, 76 of Easton, PA died Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Gardens of Easton. Born October 21, 1940 in New York she was a daughter of the late Edward and Vincenza (Caruso) Velardi. She had been a file clerk in New York for many years before moving to Easton.

She is survived by a daughter Ann Marie and was predeceased by her brother Edward.

Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

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Barbara Laubach Lehr

August 24, 2017

Barbara L. Lehr, 88 of Easton, PA died Thursday, August 24, 2017 at home. Born January 11, 1929 in Easton she was the daughter of the late Josephine (Rodenbough) and Donald G. Laubach, Sr. She graduated from Shipley School, Bryn Mawr in 1946 and Centenary College for Women in 1949.

Barbara was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, Easton where she taught Sunday School. She was a 25 year member of the Board of Managers of The Easton Home and served as their Corresponding Secretary. She was a member of the Easton Hospital Auxiliary, the Pomfret Club, Skytop Club and served on the Boards of: Children’s Home of Easton, Planned Parenthood and the Easton Parking Authority. She also volunteered as a teacher at the Spring Garden Nursery School when it began in the 1950’s. Barb loved people, especially young people and later in life she loved writing short stories for her granddaughters. She loved listening to and helping people, cooking, gardening and writing.

She is survived by a son: John H. “Rusty” Lehr, Jr. and his partner Barbara Montague of Tampa, FL; daughter-in law: Sharon Lehr of Pittsburgh, PA; brother: Donald G. “Mike” Laubach, Jr. of Forks Twp., PA; and 2 granddaughters: Kate and Emma. She was predeceased by her husband: John H. “Jack” Lehr, Sr. in 1976 and son: Donald L. Lehr in 2008.

A Graveside Service will be held 11 AM Thursday (Aug. 31) at Easton Cemetery, 401 North 7th, Easton; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 333 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA 18042 for the Barbara L. and John H. Lehr Helping Hands Fund. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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George Barr, Jr.

August 21, 2017

George Barr, Jr., 86 of New Tripoli, PA died Monday, August 21, 2017 at ManorCare, Old Orchard. Born May 6, 1931 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Eva (White) and George Barr, Sr. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War as an airplane mechanic and was employed by Whippany Paper for 22 years and Jersey Zinc prior to that.

He is survived by his daughter: Karen Leiser of Easton; granddaughter: Codi Welch in Texas and 2 great-grandchildren: Caydn and Camille. He was predeceased by a grandson: Dustin Leiser and longtime companion: Nancy Mink.

Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to any Veteran’s organization. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Charleen S. Kline

August 16, 2017

Charleen S. Kline, 77 of East Bangor, PA died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at home. Born July 19, 1940 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Anne (Dibilio) and Henry Kline, Sr. She was a 1948 graduate of Wilson High School and employed by Easton Hospital for many years before retiring.

She is survived by a brother: Bart Kline of Springtown, PA and sisters: Gerry Strouse of Palmer Twp., PA and Phyllis Kline in Texas. A brother Henry Kline, Jr. died earlier.

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

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William P. Engel

August 15, 2017

William P. Engel, 97, of Easton, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth surrounded by his family. Born July 8, 1920 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was a son of the late William P. and Carol (Pettigrew) Engel. His wife, Nancy (Clevenger) Engel died in 2007.

William earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He also received a degree in Religious Studies from Lancaster Bible College later in his life. After serving in the US Navy during WWII as a Naval Aviator from 1941-1948, he became a commercial airline pilot and Captain for United Airlines until retiring in 1980. Bill was fascinated by airplane flight from a young age. He also enjoyed a lifelong appreciation for golf after lettering in the sport in high school. Bill became a member of the Zeta Psi fraternity at the University of Minnesota, and, later in life, of the College Hill Presbyterian Church, Easton, where he served as a Deacon. Most notably, however, Bill was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, as well as a philanthropist who contributed generously to Christian mission work and numerous local, national and international non-profit causes throughout his life.

Surviving are his daughter, Pamela Engel Brewer and her husband, Lloyd G. Brewer of Forks Township, two grandchildren, Jason L. Brewer and Amy (Brewer) Beachy and three great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by a brother George Pettigrew Engel and a sister Carolyn (Engel) Murphy, as well as a son, Ronald Engel, who died in infancy.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 16, 2017 at College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton. Private inurnment with Military Honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton, PA 18042 or Third Street Alliance, Sharing the Caring, 41 N. Third St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Andrew Nicholas Langoussis

August 13, 2017

Andrew Nicholas Langoussis, 62, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, August 13, 2017 in New Eastwood Healthcare Center.

Born September 22, 1954 in Khartoum, Sudan, he was a son of the late Nicholas A. and Theodora (Mavrofredes) Langoussis. He and his wife, Teresa (Katranakis) Langoussis were married 27 years.

He was an instructor in the engineering laboratories at Lafayette College for 20 years and a member of N.A.S.M.E.

Surviving with his wife, Teresa, is his son, Nicholas Langoussis.

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

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Evelyn D. Cawley

August 12, 2017

Evelyn D. Cawley, 88 formerly of West Easton, PA died Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Gracedale. Born February 9, 1929 in Williams Twp., PA she was a daughter of the late Annie (Hoover) and Victor Kichline. She had been employed by the former Shapiro and Avanti factories for several years and volunteered at the Easton Senior Center. Her husband William J. “Jake” Cawley died in 2009.

She is survived by a son: Douglas Cawley and his wife Linda of Stockertown, PA; three grandchildren: Michael, Brandi and Dania and two great-grandsons: Evan and Eli. She was predeceased by her husband Jake and her son Jeffrey who died in 2015.

Services are 10:30 AM Wednesday (Aug. 16) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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