Obituaries

Shirley Smith Foley, 87 of Phillipsburg, NJ formerly of West Easton, PA died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at home. Born July 21, 1929 in Phillipsburg, NJ she was a daughter of the late Abram and Ruth (Turner) Scott. A 1947 graduate of Wilson High School, she had been employed by Mack Printing for several years and as a housekeeper/nanny for area families. She earned the nickname “Shotgun Shirley” after helping to apprehend armed robbers in 1974. Shirley was a member of the Red Hat Society and AARP but she especially cherished time spent at her family cabin in Pike County. For 85 years she enjoyed this Pocono Mountains retreat where she was often found feeding the animals and entertaining family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years: John B. Foley; her daughter: Cindy Lou Moskella and her husband Michael of Williams Twp., PA; 5 grandchildren: Christopher Smith, Jessica Pretopapa, Jaclyn Best, Carin Kocher, Alexander Smith; 5 great-grandchildren: Adrianna, Chase, Carly, Rowan and Rylan and a second cousin who was like a daughter to her: Doris Pianelli of Phillipsburg. She was predeceased by her first husband: John H. Smith; son: John K. Smith and brothers: Jack and Milton Scott.

A Graveside Service will be held 11 AM Thursday, January 19 at New Williams Cemetery, Morgan Hill Road, Easton followed by a Celebration of her Life at Noon at The Meadows in Hellertown; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad or any veteran’s organization. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Richard Harry Hageman, 93 of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at ManorCare, Palmer Twp.  Born February 27, 1923 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Carl D. and Ruth L. (Hester) Hageman. His wife Mildred Helen (Boehm) Hageman died in 2010.

A 1940 graduate of Wilson High School he was employed by Taylor Wharton, Sheridan Machine and Hoffman-LaRoche before retiring.  He was a WWII army veteran and member of the American Legion Post #9; the 65th Infantry Division Association; and a charter member of the Armed Forces Museum Foundation. He was also a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; Easton Chapter #173; Royal Arch Masons; Easton Lodge #152, F & AM; Dallas-Lafayette Lodge #396 F & AM; Tall Cedars of Lebanon; the Lehigh Valley Zipper Club and an avid bowler.

He is survived by sons: Richard C. and his wife Catherine of Saylorsburg, PA, Brian V. with whom he resided; 5 grandchildren: Timothy, Matthew, Andrea, Jennifer and James; 9 great-grandchildren: Alexia, Connor, Brayden, Logan, Teagan, Luke, Millie, Maddox and Asher; and step-grand and great-grandchildren: Joanna, Helen, Michael, Carter, Caiden, Savanah and Julius. His wife Mildred, son David, brother Vance and sisters: Joyce and Maude all died earlier

Services are 10:30 AM Friday, (Jan. 13) in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA with visitation 9:30 to 10:30 AM; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

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

Mary Stamus, 87 of Easton, PA died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Easton Hospital. Born December 29, 1929 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Georgia (Varzakis) Cochios.  Her husband Louis P. Stamus died in 2010. A 1947 graduate of Easton High School she had been employed by Charles Pfreimer, Inc. and Mack Printing. She was a member of the Greek Annunciation Orthodox Church, Wilson Borough, PA.

She is survived by nieces, nephews, a step-son and step-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband Louis, brothers: William and Charles Cochios, sister: Bertha Nicholas and a step-daughter.

Service is 11 AM Monday (Jan. 9) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton followed by interment in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society c/o Greek Annunciation Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton, PA  18042.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Katharine Maria “Katie” Natvig, 69, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 9, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Sarah and Johan Natvig. A graduate of Swarthmore High School and Cedar Crest College, she worked for 47 years in the field of social services in the Lehigh Valley. She was a full-time caseworker with the Northampton County Department of Public Assistance until retiring in 2004 and worked part-time up to the present as a crisis intervention counselor in Lehigh, Northampton, and Warren counties.

She is survived by her brother, Martin Natvig of Longmont, Colorado, many loving friends, and her cat Lucy.

A memorial service will be held 1 PM, Saturday, January 14 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, 3231 Tilghman St., Allentown. Interment will be private. A Memorial Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Online expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Also, in honor of her loving, generous spirit, “pay it forward” to someone in need and cherish your loved ones every day.