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Obituaries

Kurt W. Reider

April 18, 2016

Kurt W. Reider, 60, of Easton, died Monday, April 18, 2016 in his home.

Born June 26, 1955 in Perth Amboy, NJ, he was a son of Jean (Jewell) Reider and the late Andy Reider.

Surviving with his mother, Jean, are two daughters, Heidi Reider and Crystal Williams, three brothers, two sisters and four grandchildren.

Services will be private.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

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Mitzi M. Bryfogle

April 18, 2016

Mitzi M. Bryfogle, 84, of Palmer Township, died Monday, April 18, 2016 in Alexandria Manor, Nazareth.

Born February 19, 1932 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Ludwig “Louie” and Mary (Gmell) Oberhofer.

Her husband, James C. Bryfogle died in 2007.

She and her husband owned and operated Carvel/Mitzi’s Ice Cream Store, Palmer Township for 20 years.  She was a member of the Easton Senior Circle and was a graduate of Churchman Business School.

Surviving are a son, Eric Bryfogle and his wife, Patty of Forks Township, a daughter, Heidi Moyer and her husband, David of Salisbury Township, a brother, Harold Kist of Palmer Township, three grandsons, Adam, David and Ryan and a great granddaughter.

Services were private.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.

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Jeffrey E. Hollesen

April 9, 2016

Jeffrey E. Hollesen, 60, of Manhattan, NY, died Saturday, April 9, 2016 in Bellevue Hospital, New York.

Born June 26, 1955 in Worcester, Mass., he was a son of Grete M. (Topp) Hollesen of Bath and the late Karl M. Hollesen.

Jeffrey graduated from Easton Area High School in 1973 and was a fashion photographer in New York.

Surviving with his mother, Grete are his brothers, David Hollesen of Hillsborough, NJ and Kai Hollesen of Beverly, Mass.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 2:30 pm until service time in the church.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 968 Postal Rd., Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18109, www.heart.org.

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Barbara A. Esposito

April 7, 2016

Barbara A. Esposito, 57, of Forks Twp., PA died Thursday, April 7, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, PA.  Born October 16, 1958 in Carbondale, PA she was the daughter of Mary (Vodziak) Miller of Forks Twp., PA and the late Edward Miller.

She was a graduate of Somerville High School and had attended Eastern College. She was employed by AT&T for many years and was a Social Worker in Somerset County prior to that. Barbara was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Palmer Twp., PA.

She is survived by her mother Mary; her husband of 25 years, Vincent Esposito; her brother: Jim Miller and his wife Nancy of Forks Twp., PA; and four nieces: Stephanie English, Alyson Goszewski, Vanessa Miller and Kendall Miller.

Mass will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 13 in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton, PA with visitation an hour prior in the church; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery.

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Helen Strange

April 3, 2016

Helen Strange, 93, of Easton, formerly of Philadelphia, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 in Praxis, Easton.

She was born January 18, 1923 and was a professional dancer.

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

Janet Green

April 2, 2016

Janet Green, 63 of Easton, PA died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Easton Hospital.Born May 16, 1952 in Grosse Pointe, MI she was a daughter of the late Louis and Marian (Huston) Green.

Janet is survived by her sister Cindy Green of Brooklyn, NY. She was predeceased by her husband Walter Emery.

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Faye Goldberg

March 30, 2016

Faye Goldberg

Faye Goldberg, 90, formerly of Easton, PA and Monroe Twp., NJ died Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Chelsea at Bridgewater, Bridgewater, NJ. Born December 5, 1925 in Allentown, PA she was a daughter of the late Adolph and Emma (Beck) Gross.

She had been employed by the J.T. Baker, Co. in Phillipsburg, NJ for 30 years before retiring and was a member of Bnai Abraham Synagogue, Easton.

She is survived by her daughter: Sharon Gabriel of Chester, NJ and 3 granddaughters: Emilia Guasconi of Washington, DC, Gianna Guasconi of Berlin, Germany and Eva Guasconi of Westfield, NJ. Her husband William S. Goldberg died in 1983.

Services are private. Interment is in the Bnai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Twp., PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Helen F. Seifert

March 28, 2016

Helen F. Seifert

Helen F. Seifert, 98 of Forks Twp., PA died Monday, March 28, 2016 at ManorCare, Easton. Born February 15, 1918 in Suffield, CT she was a daughter of the late John and Frances (Suchocki) Wallace. Her husband, George C. Seifert died March 26, 2007.

She enjoyed working with her husband in the family business, George Seifert and Sons Trucking Company in Forks Twp., but she especially loved gardening and her grandchildren.

She is survived by a son: Clinton J. Seifert and his wife Edna of Forks Twp., and grandchildren: Sean and Alyssa Seifert. She was predeceased by her husband, George and a son: Timothy G. Seifert.

Services are private; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

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