Obituaries

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marvin B. Rosenthal, M.D., 88, of Williams Twp., PA died Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Country Meadows in Bethlehem. Born Jan. 1, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Elizabeth (Gartner) and Robert Rosenthal. He was a graduate of Alfred University and received his medical degree from the University of Leiden in Holland. After serving his residency at Kings County Hospital in New York, he completed a Fellowship in Hematology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and then served as a Captain in the US Air Force. He was a partner at the Somerset Pediatric Group in Bridgewater, NJ for many years where he was also a past-president of the Heart Association of Somerset County. From 1984 until 1999, he worked with the Family Practice Residency at Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg, NJ. He was also an adjunct professor at the New Jersey College of Medicine. Dr. Rosenthal was a past-president and member of the Temple Covenant of Peace, Easton; and former board member of Historic Easton. He was an avid tennis player who loved classical music and traveling with his wife.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Janet (Swerlick), his son: Robert G. and wife Kerrie M. of Palatine, IL, his sister: Marilyn Koff of Mahwah, NJ, and two grandchildren: Jonathan and Sarah, both of Chicago. He was predeceased by his son Jonathan in 1987.

Services are 1 PM Sunday, March 11 at the Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton St., Easton. Interment is in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or to a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.