Obituaries

Debra Ann Allen, 61 of Bushkill Twp., PA died Friday, February 9, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born April 27, 1956 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Florence (Dewalt) Starner. A 1974 graduate of Easton High School, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University and was an elementary school teacher for the Easton Area School District for 15 years. Prior to that she was a teller at Nazareth National Bank. She was a member of Forks United Church of Christ, Stockertown who loved her dog “Mama”, her cats and riding horses.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years: Richard E. Allen, Jr.; her sons: Jacob E. Allen at home, Jordan R. Allen of Kutztown; a brother: Terry Starner of Easton; sisters: Louise Hoy of Holly Hill, FL, Gail Tashner and her husband Steve of Bushkill Twp.; 8 nieces and nephews and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. A sister Doris Curto died earlier.

Services are 11 AM Friday, Feb. 16 in Forks United Church of Christ, 4500 Sullivan Trail, Stockertown with visitation 6 to 8 PM Thursday in the church and an hour prior to service on Friday. Interment is in Forks Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Forks UCC, 4500 Sullivan Trail, Stockertown, PA 18083. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Doris M. Lambert, 81 of Snydersville, PA died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown. Born April 8, 1936 in Northampton, PA she was a daughter of the late Hiram and Marie (Dixon) Weaver. A graduate of Sunbury High School, she had been employed by the former Easton National Bank & Trust and as an Administrative Assistant for the Monroe County Correctional Facility for many years before retiring.

She is survived by her husband: Robert Lambert; children: Jill Musselman and her husband Douglas of Allentown, PA, Scott Grandi and his wife Perian of Northampton, PA; step-children: Billy Lambert and his wife Kelli of Bethlehem, PA, Wes Lambert and his wife Mandi of Milford, PA, Kim Badillo and her husband Frank of Easton, PA, David Lambert and his wife Aleta of Pittston, NJ; a brother: Lloyd Weaver and his wife Loretta of Myerstown, PA; grandchildren: Tyler Musselman, Josh Pireda and his wife Fernanda, Zechariah, Anthony, Hanna, Jordan, Lexi, Jennifer and Amanda Lambert, Katie and Ilana Badillo and 2 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister: Margaret and brother: Wilmer.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday (Feb. 10) at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 183 S. Broad St., Nazareth, PA with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children at shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Timotea T. Neris Santiago, 78 of Easton, PA died Monday, January 29, 2018. Born March 24, 1939 in  San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of Eladia Santiago and Juan Neris.

She is survived by her children: Mildred Vasquez, Axel, Michael, Luis and Maricel Santiago; her husband; grandchildren,  great-grandchildren and siblings including Carmen Reyes and Irma Moyet.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM Friday (Feb. 2) in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 132 S. 5th St., Easton with visitation 9:30 to 10:30 in the church. Interment is in Easton Heights Cemetery.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Ruth S. Larison, 80 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Thursday, January 25, 2018 in Keystone Hospice House, Wyndmoor, PA. Born August 24, 1937 in Jamaica, Queens, NY she was a daughter of the late Edward and Lydia (Reschke) Stielau.

Ruth graduated from Mandl School in New York City and worked as a medical doctors office assistant before becoming an executive secretary. She was employed by Ortho Clinical Diagnostics and by AT&T for many years. Following her retirement she worked for Millbrook Home Care as a companion. Ruth was a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Easton where she sang in the choir, was a past-president and current vice-president of SAW, and a Eucharistic Lay Minister. She also served as Judge of Elections in Northampton County for over 12 years.

Ruth’s ready smile, joyful laughter and generous nature brightened the day of all who met her. She was devoted to her God, her family, friends and causes and will be sorely missed.

She is survived by her children: Brenda Ruth Lange of Philadelphia, Michael Lange and his wife Maria of Sharon Springs, NY; sisters: Carolyn Stielau and Edna Kline; grandchildren: Jennifer Winters (and her husband John and their children: Jillian and Johnny), Vincent Franchino (and his wife Elise), Elizabeth Kinder (and her fiancé Sean Riley), Erich Lange, Emily Lange and loving nieces and nephews. Her husband Douglas Larison died in 2007.

A viewing will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 AM  Wednesday (Jan. 31) in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA, immediately followed by a service in the church. Interment will be private in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

William Alexander Wilkinson, Sr., 82, of Bath, died Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Born October 2, 1935 in Norfolk, VA, he was a son of the late William Jennings and Hazel (McCormick) Wilkinson.  He and his wife, Carol (Kesel) Wilkinson, were married 61 years.

He began his career with CK Williams, Adams, MA which was later purchased by Pfizer, Inc.  He worked as plant manager in both Easton and E. St. Louis, IL.  He was promoted to Vice President of Pigments working out of New York City.  When his division was sold to Harcross Pigments, he became President and relocated his corporate headquarters to Fairview Heights, IL.  He retired in 1994 after 33 years.  He was a member of the Lions Club in Adams, MA and a volunteer for the United Way.  He received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and served in the Army during the Korean War.

Surviving with his wife, Carol, are his children, W. A. “Lex” Wilkinson, Jr, and his wife, Patricia, of Bath; Elizabeth Miller-Tinner and her husband, Rodney, of Kansas City, MO; Andrew P. Wilkinson of Bloomfield Hills, MI; Martha Blackburn and her husband, William, of O’Fallon, IL and Ann Martin of Kansas City, MO; 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren who called him D’daddy; 3 nieces; 3 nephews and many fishing buddies and dear friends.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7:00 pm on Monday, January 29, 2018 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A second visitation will be held from 4 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 1, 2018 in the Kurrus Funeral Home, 1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL with services at 7:00 pm on Thursday in the Kurrus Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, www.heart.org or to your local animal shelter.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.