Obituaries

Barbara A. Scheirer, 92, of Wilson Borough, died Saturday, August 30, 2025 in her home. Born February 24, 1933 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Harry Stem, Sr. and Henrietta (Muller) Stem Wohlbach. Her husband, Frederick G. Scheirer died in 2009. Barbara was a graduate of Wilson High School.

Surviving are two sons, Robert W. Scheirer and his wife, Karen of Bethlehem Township and Bradley K. Scheirer and his wife, Kathleen of Coatesville; a daughter, Victoria A. Farrell and her husband, Michael of Williams Township; two grandchildren, Laura and Andrew; and two great granddaughters, Evelyn and Alina. She was predeceased by her brother, Harry Stem, Jr. and her sister, Joan Garis.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am until service time on Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Beloved husband and father Salvatore ‘Sal’ Anthony LoCicero, second son of the late Benedetto and Rosina LoCicero, passed away peacefully in his College Hill home at the age of 83 on 28 August. A venerable, kind and loving man known for his generosity, he experienced a long and successful career in corporate banking before retiring in 2012. He also had a lifelong interest in antique firearms, his collection consisting of an eclectic mix of fine American and foreign made examples some of which won competitive display awards.

A United States Army veteran stationed in the former Federal Republic of Germany at the height of the Cold War, Sal was always there for his sons whether it was help with a school project, driving lessons, sage financial advice or wholehearted support to pursue an advanced degree overseas.

Salvatore is survived by Eileen, his wife of sixty-four years; sons Michael and Scott, daughters-in-law Elena Claudia and Kristin, granddaughter Francesca Eileen; only sister Rosalie Marcozzi; nephew and niece Mario Marcozzi and Marisa Mecchi, their spouses Lynn and Ray; brother Joseph LoCicero and his wife Gayle; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Stephen and Sylvia DeRea, John and Gail DeRea, nieces Andrea Helfrich and spouse Chad, Lori Kolb and spouse Chris, and four great nephews.

Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, www.t2t.org

And maybe grief comes to you
On a Sunday
When you have nothing to do
The world is shining
The breeze is perfect
But your soul lies there dying

Sally J. Sullivan

Todd Bateman, 57, of Wilson Borough, died Sunday, August 24, 2025 in his home. Born July 5, 1968 in Easton, he was the son of Florence (Schaffer) Bateman and the late George Bateman. Todd worked for Rapp Bros. Pallet, Easton and was an avid football fan and Eagles fan.

Surviving with his mother, Florence, are his daughter, Melissa Powell; two sisters, Linda Newton and her husband, Steve Newton, Sr. and Lisa Becker; a brother, Mark Bateman; nieces and nephews, Heather, Lilly, Cameron, Dylan, Rebecca, Robert, Natalia, RJ, Stephanie, Aleczander and Josh; step-nephew, Steve, Jr; and a granddaughter, Adrianyna. He was predeceased by his brother, Gary Bateman.

Services will be private with interment in Hays Cemetery, Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert A. Dezzi, 51 of Bangor, PA died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at home. Born June 9, 1974 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Michael Dezzi and Louise (Rupp) and Leroy Feflie. He attended Easton High School and was employed by Bethlehem Precast and Engleman’s Construction for 30 years. Bob had a passion for cooking, especially grilling and smoking meat. He loved football and was an avid Raiders fan. He also enjoyed fishing and the fishing trips he took with his cousins, Richie and Kenny, and close friends up north.

Bob is survived by his wife: Marie (Hendershot) Dezzi; a daughter: Eva; stepsons: Brayden and Buddy; a sister: Jennifer Melendez; 2 granddaughters: Luna and Stella; and his aunt and uncle: Betty and David Goodman.

A Memorial Service will be held 6 PM Wednesday (Sept. 3) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with a calling period from 5 to 6 PM.  Memorials may be made to the family c/o the funeral home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Marie R. Bassett, 96 of Easton, PA died Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Bethlehem South Nursing and Rehab Center, Bethlehem, PA. Born September 11, 1928 in Allentown, PA she was a daughter of the late Robert and Lillian (Scheirer) Boyer. Her husband Harry Bassett died in 2001. She and her husband had owned and operated Bassett Cleaners on College Hill Easton for many years. She was a member of Emmanuel Ev. Congregational Church, Bethlehem and volunteered at Easton Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital and for the American Red Cross.

She is survived by her son: Richard Bassett (wife Deborah) of North Port, FL; 3 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband: Harry; her daughter: Jennifer Bassett; and siblings: Paul Boyer, Doris Kline and Ameda Good.

Visitation will be held 10 to 11 AM Wednesday (Aug. 27) in Emmanuel Ev. Cong. Church, 75 E. Union Blvd., Bethlehem, with a service at 11 AM. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to the American Red Cross. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

It is with great sorrow that we announce Linda Ann Adler, born June 5, 1939 in Passaic, NJ, passed away peacefully in the early morning of August 18, 2025 in Lincolnwood, IL. Linda was a graduate of Easton High School and Temple University, a school teacher, a tutor, a supporter of local arts organizations and book clubs, and a volunteer in the community of Easton, PA where she lived for over 60 years. She was a decades-long member of the Temple Covenant of Peace, where she celebrated her traditions. Linda was a vibrant source of energy and love, who constantly worried about those she cared for. She will be missed.

Linda is survived by her son Jeffrey and his partner Lisa, and her elder son Mark and his wife Christine, and their children, Matthew, Claire, and Jack. She was preceded in death by her husband Cyrus Adler. 

The family will be holding a private ceremony. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Easton Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to ProJect of Easton, where she volunteered for many years. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Yvonne L. Deemer, 73 of Trenton, NJ died Monday, August 18, 2025 at Serenity Hospice in the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Hamilton, NJ. Born November 6, 1951 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Grace (Haring) and Carl Deemer, Jr. She was employed by Riegel Paper Co. and Home Depot in Phillipsburg for many years before retiring. Yvonne was a member of the Alpha Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her son: Barry Volkert (wife Jamie) of Hamilton, NJ and their children: Abigail, Caroline and Nicolas; her daughter: Tara Butler (husband James) of Stewartsville, NJ and their children: Julia, Avery and Emma; her sister: Gail Vasko (husband Joseph) of Nazareth, PA; her brother: Carl Deemer, III of Lebanon, PA; nieces and nephews

Services are 10:30 AM Saturday (Aug. 23) in the Old Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 17 Greenwich Church Rd., Stewartsville, NJ with visitation from 10 to 10:30 AM. Interment is in Greenwich Cemetery.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.