Obituaries

Thomas W. Fox, 70 of Easton, PA went home to be with his Lord, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at his home after a yearlong battle with cancer. His last words were “to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord” (II Corinthians 5:8). He wanted to go home and be with Jesus, whom he loved. Born June 16, 1947 in Easton, PA he was a son of Sara L. Fox of Easton and the late Edgar J. Fox, Jr.

Thomas was a 1965 graduate of Easton High School and co-owner for 45 years of Fox Brothers Alarms which was founded in 1972 with his brother Craig.  He held a private pilot license and was a former member of the Lehigh Valley Flying Club. He was a faithful member of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, Phillipsburg where he served as an Elder. He loved the word of God and was always willing to share his faith with others. Tom had the gift of hospitality, opening his home to hundreds of people throughout the years.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his precious wife of 51 years: Carol Fox; his daughter: Michelle Ruiz and her husband Michael of Walnutport, PA; his sons: Thomas Fox, Jr. and his wife Wendy of Nazareth, Daniel Fox of Easton and Mark Fox and his wife Angela of Easton; brothers: Craig Fox and his wife Gloria of Easton and Paul Fox of Easton; his sister: Gail Haldeman and her husband Steve of Sellersville, PA; his grandchildren, who affectionately called him Pop-Pop: Courtney, Brooke, Ryan, Kimberly, David, Ethan, Brandon and Natalie; and many nieces and nephews.

Services are 11 AM Tuesday (Nov. 7) in the Calvary Baptist Church, 5300 Green Pond Rd., Easton; with visitation 6 to 8 PM Monday and 9 to 11 AM Tuesday in the Church. Interment will be private for the family at Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, c/o 585 Lefevre Road, Easton, PA 18040. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Wendy Gumberich, 75, of Palmer Township, died Sunday, October 29, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born December 17, 1941 in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late David and Sylvia (Gray) Lipton.  She and her husband, Lothar D. Gumberich, were married 48 years.

Wendy was a graduate of the University of Miami and worked for Warren Hospital for 25 years.  She was a member of B’nai Abraham Synagogue, vice president of the Sisterhood, a volunteer at Easton Hospital and a member of URW.  She was a gourmet cook, loved traveling, was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending the winter months in Sarasota, Florida.

Surviving with her husband, Lothar, are her step-son, Preston Gumberich and his wife, Marcia Cooper and her brother, Ron “Dusk” Lipton and his wife, Eileen Sommers.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, November 2, 2017 in B’nai Abraham Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton.  Interment in B’nai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Township.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

George T. Howells, Jr. 75 of Easton, PA died Friday, October 27, 2017 at Easton Hospital. Born November 10, 1941 in Jersey City, NJ he was a son of the late Helen (Trybus) and George Howells, Sr. Known as one of the finest chefs in the Lehigh Valley, he owned George Howells Food Service and was the Chef at the YR Club in Easton for 44 years and the Pomfret Club in Easton before retiring. He was a Master carpenter and animal lover who helped countless people with his generosity.

He is survived by: daughters: Dawn Magilton and her husband Tom of Palmer Twp., Linda Jane Howells and her fiancé Tom Matousch of Easton and her mother Linda Berardinucci; step-daughter: Jennifer Smoke and her husband Cliff of Mt. Bethel, PA; brother: Richard and his wife Mary of Pittston, PA; grandchildren: Krista, Christopher, Nicholas, Thomas, Eliza, Adalyn and Mason; and great-grandchildren: Kyler and Alyse. He was predeceased by sons: Thomas and George “Bim”, III; his first wife: Maureen (Smith);  a brother: Jack and sister: Dianne Sortino.

Services are 10:30 AM Wednesday (Nov. 1) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation 6 to 8 PM Tuesday. Interment is in Easton Cemetery.

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

Jean E. Ackerman, 87 of Easton, PA died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Cedarbrook Fountain Hill. Born August 19, 1930 in Phillipsburg, NJ she was the daughter of the late Paul and Alma (Hartzell) Walter. A 1948 graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by the Easton Area School District for 6 years and Bnai Abraham Synagogue as their sexton for 25 years. She also enjoyed sewing for others.

She is survived by 3 children: Wade Kuzen and his wife Ann of Bethlehem, Anthony Cuvo and his wife Michele of Coopersburg, Wendy Boettger and her husband Richard of Manor, TX; 5 grandchildren: Maribeth, Christopher, Anastasia, Merry and Claire; and 3 great-grandchildren: Thian, Rebekah and Trinity.  She was predeceased by husbands: Donald Kuzen, Joseph Cuvo, Sr. and Eugene Ackerman.

Services are 1:30 PM Monday (Oct. 30) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation 12:30 to 1:30 PM. Interment will be in South Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Samuel Samson Allen, 79 of Easton, PA died Friday, October 13, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born September 19, 1938 in Boston, MA he was a son of the late Raymond and Genevieve (Bradshaw) Allen. He had been self-employed and a member of the Teamsters Union.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years: Filippa (Danubio) Allen; 14 children: Lynn Fox, Samuel Thornell, Sandra Barnett, Stella Lupi, Joe Allen, Jim Allen, Sherri Hostuttler, Carol Geho, Ed Paugh, Michelle Huff, Brian Allen, Daniel Allen, Christina Allen, Rachel Allen; sister: Virginia Frey; 39 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Services are noon on Thursday, Oct. 19 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation 11 to noon.

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