Obituaries

Paul K. Martinez, 78 of Easton, PA died Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at home. Born February 22, 1938 in Bethlehem, PA he was a son of the late Catherine (Darby) Wilmore. He and his wife Elizabeth “Liz” (Beck) Martinez shared 49 years together.

He was employed by the City of Easton in the Highway Department for 21 years before retiring. Prior to that he was employed by Strongwear Pants for 25 years. He was a member and Past-President of AFSCME Union Local #447 and a Webelos Leader for Troop 27. He was also a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and the Easton Democratic Committee.

He is survived by his wife Liz; two sons: Keith E. Martinez and his wife ToniAnne of Sharon Hill, PA, Kevin P. Martinez and his significant other Stephanie George of Easton, PA; two brothers: John “Jack” Martinez of Albany, NY, Donald Martinez of Easton; and three grandchildren: Tyler J., Cierra A. and Matthew K. Martinez. He was predeceased brothers: Jimmy, Ricky and George Martinez.

Visitation is 6 PM to 8 PM Thursday, (Dec. 29) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Friday (Dec. 30) with a service at 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Interment is private in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or St. Luke’s Hospice, 801Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.

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June E. Hinchcliff, 95, of Easton, died Thursday, December 22, 2016 in Gracedale.

Born June 21, 1921 in Franklin Township, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Frances (Rupp) Burkholder.

Surviving are her children, Sonia Rhea of Nevada City, California and Tomias Hinchcliff of Easton; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  Her sister, Bernice Cotter and her brother, Kenneth Burkholder died earlier.  June was grateful for the loving care of her daughter-in-law Stephani-lila Murdoch, who was her faithful friend and advocate for the last 14 years of her life.

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

John T. “Jack” Fatzinger, III, 81, of Palmer Township, formerly of Stockertown, died Thursday, December 15, 2016 in ManorCare, Old Orchard.

Born January 22, 1935 in Germantown, PA, he was a son of the late John T. and Dorothy (Young) Fatzinger.  His wife, Wilma A. (Moser) Fatzinger died in 2012.

Jack was a self-employed artist, draftsman and architect and worked for East Penn Engineering Co. and Buckl & Jankowski Architects. He was a graduate of Lansdale High School and Moravian College.  He also served on the Stockertown Borough Council.

Surviving are a daughter, Kim Ravese and her husband, Bob, of Palmer Township; a son, Bill Fatzinger and his wife, Lisa, of Nashville, TN; a sister, Diane Olson of Ocean Grove, NJ and six grandchildren, Alissa, Joe, Mike and Nick Ravese and Billy and Lauren Fatzinger.

Services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held 4:00 to 5:30 pm Monday in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017, www.cancer.org.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Edward F. Klemka, 87 of Forks Twp., PA died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services, Easton.  Born July 16, 1929 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was a son of the late Ella (Powers) and Leo Klemka.

A 1947 graduate of Phillipsburg High School, he served in the Navy during the Korean War. He had been employed by Ingersoll Rand for 44 years before retiring in 1991 and had also worked at Speck Plastics, Inc.  Ed was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church, Forks Twp. and was their custodian for 11 years following his retirement. He was a member of the Tatamy Social Club, the Fleas Club and Brown & Lynch Post #9, American Legion.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Shirley (Jennings) Klemka; children: Alan Klemka and his wife Joan of Lehighton, PA, Kathleen Yarnell and her husband Robert of Phillipsburg, NJ; step-son: David William Stem of Stem, NC; brothers: Jack Klemka in FL, Thomas Klemka of Lehighton; sister: Marie Rafter of Upper Mt. Bethel Twp., PA; 5 grandchildren including Jason Stem and 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife:Loretta (Ferris) Klemka; a step-son: Charles Stem; 2 grandchildren: David Michael Stem, Annamarie Stem; and brothers: Leo, Francis and James Klemka.

Services are 11 AM Monday, Dec. 19 in Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA with visitation 10 to 11 AM in the church;  the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA  18040.
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Scott William MacIntosh, 35 of Forks Twp., PA formerly of Venice, FL passed away Friday, December 9, 2016. Born October 23, 1981 in Westwood, NJ he was a son of the late Douglas and Anne (Post) MacIntosh. He was a 2000 graduate of Venice High School in Venice, FL. He excelled in his position as a personal body guard and as security at Seahawks Stadium. As a teen he enjoyed working and building lifetime friendships at Sharky’s in Florida. He also loved volunteering at animal and homeless shelters. Scott lived for creating unique culinary recipes to share, time with family and friends, and fitness.  He touched many lives with his sincere friendship, warm smile and sense of humor. His kind soul will forever be treasured in the hearts of his loving family.

He was the beloved brother of three surviving sisters: Tammy Frasca and her husband Jim of Forks Twp., PA, Virginia Brinton and her husband Mark of Charlotte, NC, Grace Gillen and her husband Bill of Mansfield, TX; a brother: Douglas MacIntosh of Astoria, NY; a loving uncle to Ryan, Joseph and Kaitlyn, William and Michael and will be missed by his Aunt Lorraine Membry, his cousin Laura Reeves and her husband Kevin and their daughter Amanda.

Services are 10 AM Wednesday, Dec. 14 in Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA with a calling period 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Interment is in George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Peaceable Kingdom Animal Shelter PO Box 424 Whitehall, PA 18052.

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