Obituaries

Robert C. Mitman, 87, of Easton, died Friday, April 22, 2016 in the home of his son, Clay.

Born November 19, 1928 in Lansdale, he was a son of the late Abram L. and Dorothy (Artman) Mitman.

His wife, Marilyn (Schaad) Mitman died in 2007.  Bob served in the Army during WWII.  He was a French teacher at Wilson Area High School for 35 years and retired in 1985.  After retiring, he worked for the Northampton County Department of Human Services.

Surviving are his two sons, Dr. Grant G. Mitman and his wife, June of Butte, Montana and Clay R. Mitman and his wife, Elizabeth of Easton; a brother, Richard Mitman and his wife, Ceil of Sellersville; and four grandchildren, Katie, Clay II, Chris and Amy.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Cornerstone Church, 411 March St., Easton.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Safe Harbor, 536 Bushkill Dr., Easton, PA 18042, safeharboreaston.com.

Emma H. Grembowicz, 93 of Easton, PA died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Abington Manor, Williams Twp.  Born December 29, 1922 in Bath, PA she was a daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Goldschmidt) Kurter.

She worked in the garment industry and as a housekeeper for many years. Emma was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, the Golden Age Club and she loved to play bingo.

She is survived by her daughter: Mary Ann Schoeneck of Palmer Twp., PA; son: George Grembowicz of Polk City, FL; 6 grandchildren: John Gregory Schoeneck, Julia Licari, Tricia Lambert, Elizabeth Funseth, Melissa and Matthew Grembowicz  and 12 great-grandchildren: John and David Licari; Shea, Ava and Reed Lambert; Grant, Caroline, Cece and Evelyn Funseth; Dylan, Ethan and Carissa Grembowicz. She was predeceased by her husband Walter R. Grembowicz.

Mass will be held 10 AM Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 900 Washington St., Easton, PA; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Gethsemane Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Adele V. Ryerson, 89, of Palmer Township, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Born August 4, 1926 in Phillipsburg, she was a daughter of the late George and Emily (Bruckman) Pierson.

She and her husband, Harold Ryerson were married 18 years.

Adele worked at Fredwill Novelty Co., Easton for 35 years and retired in 1991.

Surviving with her husband, Harold, are a daughter, Terri Gerhard of Plainfield Twp., 2 grandchildren, Christa Reider and Jamie Besz, a great granddaughter, nieces and a nephew.  Her son, David Pierson, her brother, Carl Pierson and her son-in-law, Timothy Gerhard died earlier.

Services will be 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.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.