Ashton Funeral Home

Obituaries

John T. “Jack” Fatzinger, III

December 15, 2016

John T. “Jack” Fatzinger, III, 81, of Palmer Township, formerly of Stockertown, died Thursday, December 15, 2016 in ManorCare, Old Orchard.

Born January 22, 1935 in Germantown, PA, he was a son of the late John T. and Dorothy (Young) Fatzinger.  His wife, Wilma A. (Moser) Fatzinger died in 2012.

Jack was a self-employed artist, draftsman and architect and worked for East Penn Engineering Co. and Buckl & Jankowski Architects. He was a graduate of Lansdale High School and Moravian College.  He also served on the Stockertown Borough Council.

Surviving are a daughter, Kim Ravese and her husband, Bob, of Palmer Township; a son, Bill Fatzinger and his wife, Lisa, of Nashville, TN; a sister, Diane Olson of Ocean Grove, NJ and six grandchildren, Alissa, Joe, Mike and Nick Ravese and Billy and Lauren Fatzinger.

Services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held 4:00 to 5:30 pm Monday in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017, www.cancer.org.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Edward F. Klemka

December 13, 2016

Edward F. Klemka

Edward F. Klemka, 87 of Forks Twp., PA died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services, Easton.  Born July 16, 1929 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was a son of the late Ella (Powers) and Leo Klemka.

A 1947 graduate of Phillipsburg High School, he served in the Navy during the Korean War. He had been employed by Ingersoll Rand for 44 years before retiring in 1991 and had also worked at Speck Plastics, Inc.  Ed was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church, Forks Twp. and was their custodian for 11 years following his retirement. He was a member of the Tatamy Social Club, the Fleas Club and Brown & Lynch Post #9, American Legion.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Shirley (Jennings) Klemka; children: Alan Klemka and his wife Joan of Lehighton, PA, Kathleen Yarnell and her husband Robert of Phillipsburg, NJ; step-son: David William Stem of Stem, NC; brothers: Jack Klemka in FL, Thomas Klemka of Lehighton; sister: Marie Rafter of Upper Mt. Bethel Twp., PA; 5 grandchildren including Jason Stem and 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife:Loretta (Ferris) Klemka; a step-son: Charles Stem; 2 grandchildren: David Michael Stem, Annamarie Stem; and brothers: Leo, Francis and James Klemka.

Services are 11 AM Monday, Dec. 19 in Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA with visitation 10 to 11 AM in the church;  the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA  18040.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Scott William MacIntosh

December 9, 2016

Scott W. MacIntosh

Scott William MacIntosh, 35 of Forks Twp., PA formerly of Venice, FL passed away Friday, December 9, 2016. Born October 23, 1981 in Westwood, NJ he was a son of the late Douglas and Anne (Post) MacIntosh. He was a 2000 graduate of Venice High School in Venice, FL. He excelled in his position as a personal body guard and as security at Seahawks Stadium. As a teen he enjoyed working and building lifetime friendships at Sharky’s in Florida. He also loved volunteering at animal and homeless shelters. Scott lived for creating unique culinary recipes to share, time with family and friends, and fitness.  He touched many lives with his sincere friendship, warm smile and sense of humor. His kind soul will forever be treasured in the hearts of his loving family.

He was the beloved brother of three surviving sisters: Tammy Frasca and her husband Jim of Forks Twp., PA, Virginia Brinton and her husband Mark of Charlotte, NC, Grace Gillen and her husband Bill of Mansfield, TX; a brother: Douglas MacIntosh of Astoria, NY; a loving uncle to Ryan, Joseph and Kaitlyn, William and Michael and will be missed by his Aunt Lorraine Membry, his cousin Laura Reeves and her husband Kevin and their daughter Amanda.

Services are 10 AM Wednesday, Dec. 14 in Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA with a calling period 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Interment is in George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Peaceable Kingdom Animal Shelter PO Box 424 Whitehall, PA 18052.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Bruce D. Volkert

December 9, 2016

Bruce D. Volkert, 59, of West Easton, died Friday, December 9, 2016 in his home.

Born April 4, 1957 in Easton, he was a son of the late Glenn G. and Shirley (Foose) Volkert.

He was a truck driver for Exel Logistics.

Surviving are his son, Kyle, girlfriend, Judy Werner, sisters, Glenda Martin and Nancy Hutchison.

Services are private.  Arrangements by Ashton Funeral Home, Easton.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Joseph C. Ullery

December 9, 2016

Joseph “Joe” C. Ullery, age 75, of The Villages, FL passed away at his residence on Friday, December 09, 2016. He was born in Johnstown, PA on November 13, 1941. Joe attended Potomac State University in W. Virginia. He served in the US Marines. After his military service Joe started to work with the Department of Defense as an Analyst. He retired after 33 years of service. Then he worked for 10 years as a substitute teacher in Annapolis, MD. Joe enjoyed golfing, swimming and target shooting. He was an avid fisherman in The Keys and Montana. Joe especially liked spending time with his children and grandchildren in Deep Creek Lake, MD and taking his pet dog Heidi on golf cart rides. He moved to The Villages in 2006.

He is survived by his wife Laurie Vanderbilt Ullery; children Todd Joseph Ullery and his wife Marilyn of Hagerstown, MD and Scott Anthony Ullery and his wife Anita of Glen Burnie, MD; grandchildren Jason, Michaela, Joseph, Cori, David and Sarah; great grandchildren Joseph, Autumn, Marshall, AJ and Nicco. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph H. and Jesse M. Ullery.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 am, Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Riegelsville Cemetery.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Early Childhood Center at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 4886 CR 472, Oxford, FL 34484 in memory of Joe Ullery.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Kenneth J. Monti

December 5, 2016

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.

John J. Todaro

December 3, 2016

John J. Todaro, 82, of Palmer Township, died Saturday, December 3, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg.

Born January 7, 1934 in Easton, he was a son of the late Liborio and Lucy (Zammatore) Todaro.  He and his wife, Rosina (Nesci) Todaro, were married 54 years.

John was a property manager and entrepreneur in the Easton area.  He was also known as “John from Palmer” on various local radio stations.

He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and the Italian American Culture Club.

Surviving with his wife, Rosina, are three daughters, Lucy Dadlani of Bethlehem, Rose DeFranco of Forks Township and Cathy Dolan of Easton; a son, John Todaro of Nazareth; a sister, Teresa Fretz of Wilson Borough; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Two brothers, Thomas and Joseph Todaro died earlier.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Friday from 8:30 am to 9:30 am in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 am in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 9th and Lehigh St., Easton.  Entombment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Contributions may be made to Miracle League of Northampton County, P.O. Box 3424, Palmer, PA 18043.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Darwin G. Gano

December 3, 2016

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.