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Virginia B. Schlichter

March 21, 2018

Virginia B. Schlichter, 90 of Palmer Twp., PA died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Easton Hospital. Born October 18, 1927 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Paul and Virginia Bechtel. A 1945 graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by Met-Ed for 45 years before retiring. She was a secretary, with her husband, for the Northampton County SPCA for 8 years. She had a passion for caring for animals and she also enjoyed ceramics. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years: Richard S. Schlichter and her cats: Miss Kitty and Tiger. Services and burial in Easton Cemetery will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Grete Marie Hollesen

March 19, 2018

Grete Marie (Topp) Hollesen, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Ledgewood Nursing Center in Beverly, Mass. She was born July 11, 1928 in Lynn, Mass. to Elsa and Henrick Topp.

Grete was married to Karl M. Hollesen for 56 years. Surviving her are sons, David B. Hollesen and his wife Jean, of Hillsborough, NJ; and Kai M. Hollesen and his wife Elizabeth, of Beverly, Mass. She was predeceased by son, Jeffrey E. Hollesen of New York City, NY. Grete was blessed with 4 grandchildren, Emily, Erik, Nathan and Anna. Surviving siblings are sisters Alma Elo of Bath, Pa.; Doris Shirck of Lititz, Pa.; and brother Carl Topp of Lynn, Mass.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Robert L. Frick, Sr.

March 18, 2018

Robert L. Frick, Sr. 94 of Forks Twp., PA passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, March 18, 2018 of natural causes. Born May 9, 1923 in Easton he was a son of the late Leslie and Carrie (Bigley) Frick. He was a Motor Machinist’s Mate in the Navy during WWII and was the President of Frick Transfer, Inc. where he worked for most of his life. He was also a part-time Forks Township Police Officer and founding member of Fellowship Church in Phillipsburg.

He is survived by his son: Robert L. Frick, Jr. (wife Karen); 3 granddaughters: Penelope Swingle, Bree Fehnel, Carey Frick; 6 great-grandchildren; brother: Donald Frick and sister: Lee Messinger. His beloved wife Lois (Jenney) Frick and daughter: Lois-Jean Crivellaro died earlier.

A Graveside Service will be held 1:00 PM Friday (March 23) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, Green Pond Rd., Easton with military honors. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.WoundedWarriorProject.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Janet M. Leone

March 15, 2018

Janet M. Leone of Easton passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus with her loving sister and her loyal friend by her side. Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Nicola and Rose Leone. She was a graduate of Easton High School, the Easton Hospital School of Nursing and the Pennsylvania Hospital School of Anesthesia. She was employed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist by Easton Hospital for 40 years before retiring. She was very proud of the fact that she never “lost” a patient in all her years. She dedicated her life to her family and her work, treating her patients like family and always willing to help others.

She was a member of the Italian Culture Club, the Arba Sicula Club and numerous Anesthetist Associations. She had also been active in the Hillcrest Camera Club and was the recipient of numerous photography awards. Janet loved to travel around the world even to remote places. She was spunky, full of life and a very special person.

She will be missed by her best friend and sister: Rosalie Leone with whom she resided; her brother: Nicholas Leone of Easton; and many friends who loved her. A sister Amelita Leone died in 1994.

Services are 11 AM Thursday (March 22) with a calling period 10:30 to 11 AM in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment is in Easton Cemetery.

Floral arrangements or memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will gladly be accepted in her memory. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Belva Y. Deiter

March 14, 2018

Belva Y. Deiter, 73, of Easton, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in The Gardens at Easton.

Born January 22, 1945 in Stroudsburg, she was a daughter of the late Frank Edward Heinz and Daisy E. (Statler) Heinz.

Belva was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, Easton where she was an active volunteer.

Surviving are her son, Bryan Timothy Deiter, her daughter, Theresa Ann Deiter and a grandson. Her brother, Charles Van Why, died earlier.

A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 55 S. Fourth St., Easton on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 10:00 am. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Edward Joseph Smith

March 13, 2018

Edward Joseph Smith, 71 formerly of Havertown, PA died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Gardens of Memory Care, Easton, PA. Born December 21, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Edward and Rose Mary Smith. A 1965 graduate of West Catholic High School in Philadelphia he served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He had been employed as a health care technician and was an avid pool player.

He is survived by his children: Jeffrey and his wife Linette of Easton, Paul of Landsdale, PA, Ashley and her husband Richard Noboa of N. Wales, PA; step-children; 3 sisters; 10 grandchildren and several step-grandchildren. His wife Adele died in 2010.

A Memorial Mass will be held 10 AM Monday, March 26 at St. Philomena Catholic Church, 41 E. Baltimore Ave., Lansdowne, PA with a calling hour prior to the Mass. Interment will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Walter T. “Tink” Morrison

March 11, 2018

Walter T. “Tink” Morrison, 63, of Phillipsburg, died Sunday, March 11, 2018.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Walter and Hazel (Holder) Morrison.

He was a driver for PennDot and served in the Marines during the Vietnam War. He also had a passion for racing.

Surviving are his wife, Teresa (Davies) Morrison, a daughter, Krissy Morrison, 3 sisters, Ann Bori, Cathy Bellmore and Elly Morrison and 4 grandchildren. His son, Walter “Bonez” Morrison died earlier.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, March 26, 2018 in Phillipsburg Alliance Church, 255 Lincoln St., Phillipsburg, NJ. A visitation will be held from noon until service time. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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William H. Seifert

March 9, 2018

William H. Seifert, 91 formerly of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Friday, March 9, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born Mar. 26, 1926 in E. Bangor, PA he was a son of the late Albert and Annie (Chapman) Seifert. A 1944 graduate of Easton High School, he served in the army during World War II. He had been employed by Binney and Smith for many years before retiring in 1988. He was one of the original volunteers at the Crayola Factory where a yellow crayon was dedicated to him. He also volunteered at MusikFest, the Celtic Fest and the National Canal Museum. Bill was a member of the former Christ Lutheran Church in Lower Saucon Twp., PA.

He is survived by his son: Rodney L. and his wife Sheila of Rockaway, NJ; brother: Thomas and his wife Helen of Williams Twp., PA; sister: Gladys Nicholas of Macungie, PA; 2 grandsons: Christian and his wife Jessica, Gregory and his wife Jennifer; and 8 great-grandchildren. His wife, Grace (Kanuskey) died in 1998.

Services are 10:30 AM Thursday, Mar. 15 in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Durham, 821 Durham Road, Durham, PA with visitation 6 to 7:30 PM Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Interment is in Durham Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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