Obituaries

Edward J. “Buddy” Rogers, Jr.  73 of Easton, PA died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born October 11, 1944 in Easton he was a son of the late Elsie (Schiele) and Edward Rogers, Sr. He was a Marine Corps Veteran and life member of the Fleas Club, Liberty Hose Club and Safety First Vol. Fire Co.  Buddy had been employed by Laros Printing in Bethlehem Twp. for many years. He also loved fishing, bowling, golfing and time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Sheila E. (Harstine) Rogers; 3 sons: Edward, III of Wilson Borough, Russell and his wife Tara of Sciota, Jr., PA, Kevin and his wife Tanya of Bethlehem, PA; brothers: James of Wilson, John of Easton; sisters: Lois Wilson of Upper Nazareth Twp., PA, Fredrica Rogers of Wilson; and 8 grandchildren. A sister Roadlia Rogers died earlier.

A Memorial Gathering for the public will be held from 4 to 6:00 PM Friday, Feb. 23 at the West Easton Fire Company, 307 6th Street, West Easton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to any veterans organization. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Russell S. Albert, Jr., 74, of Wilson Borough, died Thursday, February 15, 2018 in New Eastwood Healthcare Center.

Born April 8, 1943 in Easton, he was a son of the late Russell S. and Florence M. (Beohm) Albert.  His wife, Leona (Purdy) Albert died in 2006.

Russell worked for Cooper Industries, Palmer Township and retired in 2016 from Abec, Inc., Bethlehem.  He served in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Surviving are his sons, Russell, Steven and Douglas Albert; sisters, Maryann Fisher and Donna Albert and 8 grandchildren.

Services will be private under the direction of the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton.

Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Margaret Viola Ziegenfus, 98 formerly of Easton, PA died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Cedarbrook, Fountain Hill, PA. Born May 27, 1919 in Easton she was a daughter of the late William and Daisy (Kiefer) Benn.  She had been a Foster Parent for 47 children in the Easton area and a bus driver for Colonial Intermediate Unit 20. She was a member of Forks United Church of Christ, Stockertown and former member of the Blue Valley Garden Club, Dames of Malta and Order of the Eastern Star. She had also volunteered at Easton Hospital.

She is survived by 3 children: Nancy Lansing of Bethlehem, PA, Donald Mengel and his wife Billie of Myrtle Beach, SC, Cindy Doll and her husband Dave of Ackermanville, PA; 7 grandchildren: Tammy Wisk, Beth Miller, Jon Drosnock, Carter Lansing, Katie Snyder, Matthew Mengel, Amy White; 8 great-grandchildren; brother: James Benn; sisters: Edith Clause, Shirley Bajan, Ruth Kneebone, Carol Bronisoski; sister-in-laws: Doris Benn and Kathryn Benn. She was predeceased by husbands: Wilbert Mengel, Lewis Ziegenfus and Sterling Koch; siblings: William, Donald and John Benn, Dorothy Werkheiser, Betty Beers, Virginia Perine, daughter-in-law: Judith Mengel and 2 great-grandchildren.

Services are 10:30 AM Monday, Feb. 19, in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment: Northampton Memorial Shrine.

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

Georgia L. Sos, 79 formerly of Palmer Twp., PA went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Gracedale. Born October 8, 1938 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late James and Margaret Jallos. She was a volunteer at the Easton Area Neighborhood Center and an avid animal lover.

She is survived by her 4 children: Michele Kolb and her husband David of Danielsville, PA, Jim Sos and his wife Susan of Palmer Twp., Barry Sos and his wife Sandra of Hudson, WI, Karen Polgardy of Spring Hill, TN; sisters: Rosalie Greene of Bethlehem Twp., PA, Renee Maida of Williams Twp., PA; her children’s father: Michael Sos, Jr. of Palmer Twp., PA; 9 grandchildren: Christa, Brandon, Shayna, Selena, Adara, Alex, Brianna, Nicholas, Ivy; and great-grandson: Jason.  A sister Mary Jane Piatt died earlier.

A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Thursday, Feb. 15 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be private.

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

Richard “Spider” Parr, 81 formerly of Easton, PA left this world February 11, 2018 in Florida looking forward to love and peace with the Lord Jesus Christ. Born June 15, 1936 in Binghamton, NY, the youngest of five children to Leon and Martha Haring Parr, he was raised in Easton with his most enjoyable days attending Wolf Junior High School and Easton High School, Class of 1954 with the very best classmates one could have. Among those being his two loyal friends Frank Lavalva and Dave Frawley. He served five years in the Navy during the Korean War, four years aboard the Destroyer USS John Hood and one year a the Naval Air Development Center in Johnsville, PA.

After 30 years with the US Postal Service he retired and traveled to Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Arizona and California playing baseball for various teams including one in the Senior Olympics. His ten years with cancer played the decision to stop playing ball.

He is survived by the mother of his children, his first wife: Patricia Fisher; his daughter: Dorothy Nolasco (husband Jim); his son: Ricky Parr (wife Josie); and his sisters: Gladys Reed and Marge “Squirt” Weidner with whom he shared all the memories. He was predeceased by his second wife: Elizabeth Brooks Parr, brother: Donald Parr, USN and sister: Dorothy Bruno, Esq.

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held 1:30 PM Friday (June 15) at Easton Cemetery, N. 7th Street, Easton, PA.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Spider was a faithful supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and would appreciate a donation to the same to save those children. Give flowers to those you love while thay are still with you.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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.