Obituaries

Kenneth Joseph Monti, 59 of Palmer Twp., PA died Monday, December 5, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born June 19, 1957 in Hoboken, NJ he was a son of the late Carmela (Micciche) and Joseph L. Monti. He and his wife, Christine (Sersun) Monti  have been married for 31 years.  A graduate of North Hunterdon High School he was employed by ShopRite for many years, most recently at the ShopRite of Bethlehem. He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Palmer Twp.

He is survived by his wife Christine; three children: Jared Monti and his wife Harleigh, Matthew Monti and his fiancé Megan Whipple, and Rachel Monti all of Palmer Twp.; a sister: Bernadine Wagner of Forks Twp., PA and two grandchildren: Carmela and Mikaela.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, Dec. 10, in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton, with visitation 5 PM to 8 PM Friday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  Interment is in Gethsemane Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 968 Postal Rd., Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18109.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Darwin G. Gano, 92 of Palmer Twp., PA died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, PA. Born August 6, 1924 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Ervin and Viola (Bartow) Gano. He and his wife, the former A. Carlynne Baxter, have been married for 70 years.

He was 1942 graduate of Easton High School and a WWII army veteran. He had been employed at the Northampton County Courthouse as Director of Printing and Mail Services for many years before retiring.

He is survived by his wife: A. Carlynne; twin daughters: Carol Ann Politi of Slatington, PA and Lynn Nora Gano of Orwigsburg, PA; a son: Darrell A. Gano with whom he resided; a sister: Velma G. Eachus of Delaware; and 2 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter: Alice Ann Gano and brothers: Alfred, Victor and Hilton Gano.

Services are private; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Jose G. Sanabria, 90 of Easton, PA died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services, Easton. Born January 10, 1926 in Santo Domingo Las Villas, Cuba he was a son of the late Andres and Lorenza Sanabria. He had been a jeweler in New York City for many years before retiring and then worked for Liz Claiborne in New Jersey.

He is survived by a step-son, niece and nephews. His wife Olga died earlier.

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

Anne M. Ballantine, 79, of Phillipsburg, died Friday, November 25, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Born April 17, 1937 in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Glaccum) Briscoe.

Surviving are two daughters, Leslie Ballantine and Bridget Ballantine, a son, Arthur Golej and a grandson.

Services will be private.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Therese Wagner, 102, of Easton, died Monday, November 21, 2016 in ManorCare, Palmer Township.

Born October 22, 1914 in Fiume, Austria-Hungary, she was a daughter of the late Sandor and Terez (Horvath) Voros.  Her husband, Fred A. Wagner died in 2005.

She was a seamstress for Strongwear Pants, Easton for many years and a former member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, Palmer Township.

She is survived by her son, Ernest Wagner of Bethlehem.  Her son, Victor Wagner, died in 2006.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, www.redcross.org.

Rachel M. Campo, 22 of Wilson Borough, PA died Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Pocono Medical Center. Born May 16, 1994 she was a daughter of Kimberly Primi with whom she resided and Joseph Campo of Easton, PA.

She had been employed by Boscov’s and Radio Shack in Easton. Rachel loved to read, the beach, her children and Christmas. She also loved music and dancing.

She is survived by her parents; 2 children: Michael and Jordan; a brother: Brendan Campo, a sister: Jade Coons; and grandparents: Robert and Laura Oppen.

A Memorial service will be held 11 AM Saturday, Nov. 26 in New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St., Palmer with a calling period  from 10 to 11 AM.

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