Obituaries

Marie Sophia Sigafoos, 93 of Easton, PA died Friday, January 27, 2017 at Easton Hospital. Born January 6, 1924 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Estella (Buck) Davis. Her husband Kenneth B. Sigafoos, Sr. died in 2010. She had been a member of Green Pond United Methodist Church, active in the PTA and a room mother at Centennial School.

She is survived by her children: Kenneth B., Jr. and his wife Janet of Bushkill Twp., PA, Sharon L. Fisher and her husband Leon of Forks Twp., PA, Thomas W. and his wife Kathy of Upper Nazareth, PA, David B. and his wife Kathe of Forks Twp., PA, Patti Ann Kish and her fiancé Andy Causa, Jr. of Easton; her sister: Dorothy C. Celia of Easton; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth and a son: Robert A.

Services are 10:30 AM Wednesday, (Feb.1) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton  with visitation 6 to 7:30 PM Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment is in Easton Cemetery.

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

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R. Kline Ashton, Sr., 84 of Palmer Twp., PA died Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Born July 9, 1932 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Jean (Melick) and Fred L. Ashton, Sr. He and his wife Arlene (Carcione) Ashton were married 62 years. He was a graduate of Easton High School Class of 1950 and Lafayette College Class of 1954, where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He received his MBA from Lehigh University and was a 1st Lieutenant in the Army during the Korean War.

Kline was a fourth generation funeral director and owner of the Ashton Funeral Home in Easton for more than 60 years. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and active with various church groups over his lifetime.  He was a Past-President of the Eastern PA Funeral Directors Association where he was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award. He served as a District Governor of the PA Funeral Directors Association and was a State Chair of the International Order of the Golden Rule. He was a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and founding member of the Northampton County Community College Funeral Service Program and Advisory Board.

Kline was a Past-President of the Easton Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow and Easton Rotary Service Foundation Fellow. He was an Eagle Scout  and received a James E. West Fellow Award from the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of various masonic organizations including a 60 year member of Easton Lodge, #152, F & AM and 32nd Degree Mason.  He served on various Boards including The United Way of Easton, Easton Area Volunteer Association, Easton Rotary Service Foundation, and American Red Cross. He was also a member of the Pomfret Club, the Northampton Country Club. and Jr. O.U.A.M.

He is survived by his wife Arlene; his children: Debra Jo Ashton-Chase and her husband Peter of Bethlehem Twp., PA, R. Kline Ashton, Jr. and his wife Amy of Easton, PA, W. Scott Ashton and his wife Sharon of Bethlehem Twp., PA; a sister: Anna Kutzler of Forks Twp., PA; 6 grandchildren: Sam, Julie, Robert, Matthew, Victoria and Ryan and 2 step-grandchildren: Brian and Cody. He was predeceased by his brother Fred L. Ashton, Jr.

Services are 2 PM Sunday (Jan. 29) in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,  2115 Washington Boulevard, Easton, PA with a viewing  from 3 PM to 6 PM Saturday, (Jan. 28) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and also prior to the service at the church on Sunday.  Interment is in the Historic Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Easton Rotary Service Foundation, c/o 25 Chestnut Ridge Circle, Easton, PA 18042 or the Lehigh Valley Health Network, Renal Transplant Program, PO Box 689, Allentown, PA  18105.

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Elfriede A. Krug, 79 of Palmer Twp., PA died Monday, January 23, 2017 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. Born March 30, 1937 in Munich, Germany she was a daughter of the late Josef and Rosina (Schaeffler) Thaller. She and her husband Alfred J. Krug have been married for 56 years.

She was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Palmer Twp. and volunteered for the Weller Center and Children’s Home of Easton. A strong woman who loved to travel and to cook, Elfriede came to the United States from Germany with her husband and infant son in 1968, before settling in Palmer Twp.

She is survived by her husband Alfred; a son: Oliver and his wife Lisette of Switzerland; a daughter: Claudia Lea and her husband Patrick of Oakland, CA; and 2 grandchildren: Dani and Luca. She was predeceased by a son: Daniel R. Krug in 2002 and her brother: Gerhard Thaller.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM Saturday (Jan.28)  in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton with visitation 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church.  Interment: Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

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Robert E. “Bob” Baker, 89 of Easton, PA died Monday, January 23, 2017 at Abington Manor Memory Care Village, Easton, PA. Born May 3, 1927 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was a son of the late Sam and Mary (Vaughn) Baker. He was employed by the City of Easton in the Water Department for many years before retiring. He was also a self -employed plumber.

He is survived by his wife: Shirley (Cook) Baker; step-children: Patricia DeWalt, Wayne Springfield, Robin Woolf, Glenn Springfield; many grand and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife: Thelma (Ludwik); son: Robert Baker, Jr.; 5 brothers and 3 sisters.

Services are private. The  Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in New Williams Cemetery, Williams Twp., PA. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.