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Obituaries

Nancy L. Gebhardt

September 20, 2016

Nancy L. Gebhardt, 80, of Palmer Township, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Born October 14, 1935 in Phillipsburg, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Dennis and Helen (Moore) Rousset.  She and her husband, Thomas L. Gebhardt, were married 64 years.  Nancy was an avid bingo player.

Surviving with her husband, Thomas, are two daughters, Annmarie and Nancy, a son, Thomas, a brother, Dennis, a sister, Sally, 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  Two daughters, Brenda and Barbara and a brother, William, died earlier.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, September 26, 2016 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from noon until service time on Monday in the funeral home.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Linda L. Boyle

September 13, 2016

Linda L. Boyle, 74, of Easton, died September 13, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Born August 12, 1942 in Burlington, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Dorothy (Fennimore) Parker.

Linda delivered newspapers for the Express-Times in Phillipsburg and Tatamy for 20 years.  She also worked for Noodle Kidoodle, Phillipsburg.

She was an avid animal lover and assisted in rescuing and placing countless homeless cats.

Surviving are her daughter, Lori L. French of Easton, her brother, Lewis Parker, and her sisters, Carol Thompson and Terri Lech.  Her sister, Lois Andersen died earlier.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Regional Rescue NJ, 803 Route 57, Stewartsville, NJ 08886; grrnj.petfinder.com.

Pauline V. Kester

September 10, 2016

Pauline V. kester

Pauline V. Kester, 85 of Williams Twp., PA died Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg under the care of Lehigh Valley Hospice.  Born January 10, 1931 in Williams Twp. she was a daughter of the late Elvin and Anna Hockman. She and her husband Donald Kester shared 57 years together.

Pauline had been a cheerleader at Clinton HS, NJ and employed by King’s Cleaners in Easton and Carney’s Cleaners in Wilson. But she most enjoyed her time cleaning for the elderly in the area and loving each and every one of them. She was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church, Easton and a member of the Williams Twp. Emergency Squad and the Williams Twp. Women’s Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband Donald; daughters: Beverly Schenewolf and her husband Joe of Palmer Twp., Donna Allen and her husband Steven of Williams Twp., Stella George and her husband Bill of Palmer Twp.; sister and brothers: Joyce, Edward, Ronald, Palmer, Donald and Simon; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A grandson, a great-granddaughter and siblings: Sim, Dorothy, Carrie, Elizabeth and George all died earlier .

Services are 10:30 AM Wednesday (Sept. 14) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St.,  Easton, with visitation 6 PM to 7:30 PM Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment is in South Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ UM Church, 400 W. Berwick St., Easton, PA 18042.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

 

 

Sally A. Ross

September 9, 2016

Sally A. Ross, 62, of Easton, died Friday, September 9, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Born August 28, 1954 in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Harold Stanley and Anna Elizabeth (Davidson) Ross.  Her husband, Page H. Canlon died in 1989.

Sally was a member of Open Bible Evangelical Church of God in Christ.

Surviving are her children, Caroline Ross and Lewis Ross, a sister, Linda Macaulay, 3 nieces, a nephew, 11 great nieces and nephews and 5 great great nieces and nephews.  Her son, Corey Lee Ross died in infancy and her brother, James Ross and her sister, Beverly Ruggiero died earlier.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, September 18, 2016 in Open Bible Evangelical Church of God in Christ, 1412 Lehigh St., Easton with Rev. Carolyn L. McRae officiating.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Open Bible Evangelical Church of God in Christ, 1412 Lehigh St., Easton, PA 18042 or Ronald McDonald House, One Kroc Dr., Oak Brook, IL 60523.

Dr. Jonathan Warren

September 8, 2016

Dr. Jonathan Warren, 73, of Easton, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 in his home.

Born October 5, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Jack and Frances (Gordon) Warren.  He and his wife, Andrea (Maurer) Warren, were married 46 years.

Dr. Warren was a physician in Easton for over 40 years and retired in 2011.  He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was a graduate of Rutgers University.  He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency at Philadelphia General Hospital.

Surviving with his wife, Andrea, are a daughter, Becky Russell and her husband, Jeff, of Allentown; three sons, Tim Warren of Hoboken, NJ, Brad Warren and his wife, Jackie, of Baltimore, MD, and Dan Warren and his wife, Sherry, of Allentown; a brother, Matthew Warren; a sister, Cheryl Ravenscraft; and 6 grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday, September 12, 2016 in B’nai Abraham Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday in the Synagogue.

Memorial contributions may be made to Third Street Alliance, 41 N. 3rd St., Easton, PA 18042 or Easton Public Library, 515 Church St., Easton, PA 18042 or Safe Harbor, 536 Bushkill Dr., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Joel D. Sales

September 6, 2016

Joel D. Sales

Joel David Sales, 73, of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born October 19, 1942 in Fountain Hill, PA he was a son of the late Irene (Rice) and Harrison T. Sales. He and his wife, the former Martha Newhart were married 49 years.

He was a 1960 graduate of Wilson High School, a 1966 graduate of Ursinus College and he received his Master’s Degree from Philadelphia University.  Joel was a teacher at the Wissahickon School District for many years before retiring and a volunteer for the Bethlehem Area Public Library and Meals on Wheels.

He is survived by his wife Martha; two daughters: Amy E. Sales of Nazareth, Jean E. Sales of Palmer Twp., and a brother: David A. Sales and his wife Eileen of Bethlehem Twp., PA. He was predeceased by two brothers: Eben H. Sales and Peter R. Sales.

A calling period will be held from 10 AM to noon on Saturday (Sept. 10) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Services will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 or Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Allentown, PA  18013.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Craig Joyce Yacobacci Moyer

August 31, 2016

Craig Joyce Yacobacci Moyer, 85, of West Easton, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in ManorCare, Easton.

Born March 3, 1931 in Frenchtown, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Clifford L. and Sadie M. (Hoppock) Leonard.  Her first husband, Lawrence B. Yacobacci and her second husband, Francis H. Moyer died earlier.

She had been a waitress at City Diner, Easton and was an avid bingo player.

Surviving are her daughters, Sandra Oberreiter and her husband, John, of West Easton and Nancy Burton of Strasburg, VA; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and a great great grandson.  Her daughter, Mary Ellen Berger died earlier.

Services will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 12:30 pm until service time on Tuesday in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Josefa Cortez

August 27, 2016

Josefa Cortez, 85, of Palmer Township, died Saturday, August 27, 2016 in her home.

Born September 2, 1930 in Guatemala, she was a daughter of the late Julio Rodriguez and Teresa Cortez.  Her husband, Elias Morales died earlier.

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