Obituaries

Dorothy E. Metz, 90 of Forks Twp., PA died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Gracedale. Born December 4, 1926 in Bronx, NY she was a daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Stangl) Hoferer.  Her husband, Morris D. Metz died in August of 2016. A 1945 graduate of Morris High School in Bronx, NY, she was employed by the Easton Area Athletic Department from 1962 to 1993 assisting four Athletic Directors: Ben Everitt, John Maitland, Bob Kearn and Bob Shriver. Coach Shriver once stated: “From a coaching standpoint, Dot did everything for you before it had to be done. Dorothy was almost invisible because she never made a mistake.” In 1993 she received the Easton Area Schoolman’s Association Community Service Award and in 2016 she was an EASD Wall of Fame Inductee.

She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where she had been treasurer of the LWML and was a member of the Parent Teacher Student Association and the Forks Twp. Emergency Squad. She had also served as Secretary for the Lehigh Valley Chapter of Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge.

She is survived by a son Douglas Metz, a daughter Deborah Zarate and her husband Vincent all of Forks Twp., PA; a sister: Frederica Muller of Stirling, NJ; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren.

Services are 10 AM Friday, (Jan. 20) in Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA with visitation 5:30 to 7 PM Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment is in Forks Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040.

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Shirley Smith Foley, 87 of Phillipsburg, NJ formerly of West Easton, PA died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at home. Born July 21, 1929 in Phillipsburg, NJ she was a daughter of the late Abram and Ruth (Turner) Scott. A 1947 graduate of Wilson High School, she had been employed by Mack Printing for several years and as a housekeeper/nanny for area families. She earned the nickname “Shotgun Shirley” after helping to apprehend armed robbers in 1974. Shirley was a member of the Red Hat Society and AARP but she especially cherished time spent at her family cabin in Pike County. For 85 years she enjoyed this Pocono Mountains retreat where she was often found feeding the animals and entertaining family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years: John B. Foley; her daughter: Cindy Lou Moskella and her husband Michael of Williams Twp., PA; 5 grandchildren: Christopher Smith, Jessica Pretopapa, Jaclyn Best, Carin Kocher, Alexander Smith; 5 great-grandchildren: Adrianna, Chase, Carly, Rowan and Rylan and a second cousin who was like a daughter to her: Doris Pianelli of Phillipsburg. She was predeceased by her first husband: John H. Smith; son: John K. Smith and brothers: Jack and Milton Scott.

A Graveside Service will be held 11 AM Thursday, January 19 at New Williams Cemetery, Morgan Hill Road, Easton followed by a Celebration of her Life at Noon at The Meadows in Hellertown; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad or any veteran’s organization. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Richard Harry Hageman, 93 of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at ManorCare, Palmer Twp.  Born February 27, 1923 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Carl D. and Ruth L. (Hester) Hageman. His wife Mildred Helen (Boehm) Hageman died in 2010.

A 1940 graduate of Wilson High School he was employed by Taylor Wharton, Sheridan Machine and Hoffman-LaRoche before retiring.  He was a WWII army veteran and member of the American Legion Post #9; the 65th Infantry Division Association; and a charter member of the Armed Forces Museum Foundation. He was also a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; Easton Chapter #173; Royal Arch Masons; Easton Lodge #152, F & AM; Dallas-Lafayette Lodge #396 F & AM; Tall Cedars of Lebanon; the Lehigh Valley Zipper Club and an avid bowler.

He is survived by sons: Richard C. and his wife Catherine of Saylorsburg, PA, Brian V. with whom he resided; 5 grandchildren: Timothy, Matthew, Andrea, Jennifer and James; 9 great-grandchildren: Alexia, Connor, Brayden, Logan, Teagan, Luke, Millie, Maddox and Asher; and step-grand and great-grandchildren: Joanna, Helen, Michael, Carter, Caiden, Savanah and Julius. His wife Mildred, son David, brother Vance and sisters: Joyce and Maude all died earlier

Services are 10:30 AM Friday, (Jan. 13) in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA with visitation 9:30 to 10:30 AM; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

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

Mary Stamus, 87 of Easton, PA died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Easton Hospital. Born December 29, 1929 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Georgia (Varzakis) Cochios.  Her husband Louis P. Stamus died in 2010. A 1947 graduate of Easton High School she had been employed by Charles Pfreimer, Inc. and Mack Printing. She was a member of the Greek Annunciation Orthodox Church, Wilson Borough, PA.

She is survived by nieces, nephews, a step-son and step-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband Louis, brothers: William and Charles Cochios, sister: Bertha Nicholas and a step-daughter.

Service is 11 AM Monday (Jan. 9) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton followed by interment in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society c/o Greek Annunciation Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton, PA  18042.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.