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November 25, 2016
Anne M. Ballantine, 79, of Phillipsburg, died Friday, November 25, 2016 in Easton Hospital.
Born April 17, 1937 in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Glaccum) Briscoe.
Surviving are two daughters, Leslie Ballantine and Bridget Ballantine, a son, Arthur Golej and a grandson.
Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
November 21, 2016
Michael Edward Davis, 25 of Palmer Twp., PA died Monday, November 21, 2016 at Easton Hospital. Born June 17, 1991 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was a son of Noreen (Caffrey) and Russell R. Davis with whom he resided.
He graduated from Easton High School in 2009 where he played football, lacrosse and was in the band and orchestra. He graduated from Northampton Community College in 2013 and received a degree in criminal justice from Lock Haven University in 2015. Michael was a member of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society. He was employed by the Verizon Store in Forks Twp. and prior to that by Little Caesars in Palmer Twp.
In addition to his parents, Noreen and Russell, he is survived by a brother: Russell C. “Rusty” Davis of Bethlehem, PA; a sister: Sarah Garrecht and her partner Jonas Woodring of Palmer Twp.; half-sister: AnnMarie Vaughn of Forks Twp., PA; grandparents: Charles R. Caffrey and Caroline Maddock both of Phillipsburg, NJ; 2 nieces: Jenna and Myah and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held 12 PM Tuesday, (Nov. 29) in First Moravian Church, 225 N. 10th St., Easton, with a calling period 4 PM to 7 PM Monday (Nov. 28) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley at www.bbbslv.org or Minsi Trails Council BSA at www. Minsitrails.org.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
November 21, 2016
Therese Wagner, 102, of Easton, died Monday, November 21, 2016 in ManorCare, Palmer Township.
Born October 22, 1914 in Fiume, Austria-Hungary, she was a daughter of the late Sandor and Terez (Horvath) Voros. Her husband, Fred A. Wagner died in 2005.
She was a seamstress for Strongwear Pants, Easton for many years and a former member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, Palmer Township.
She is survived by her son, Ernest Wagner of Bethlehem. Her son, Victor Wagner, died in 2006.
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 American Red Cross, www.redcross.org.
November 18, 2016
Rachel M. Campo, 22 of Wilson Borough, PA died Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Pocono Medical Center. Born May 16, 1994 she was a daughter of Kimberly Primi with whom she resided and Joseph Campo of Easton, PA.
She had been employed by Boscov’s and Radio Shack in Easton. Rachel loved to read, the beach, her children and Christmas. She also loved music and dancing.
She is survived by her parents; 2 children: Michael and Jordan; a brother: Brendan Campo, a sister: Jade Coons; and grandparents: Robert and Laura Oppen.
A Memorial service will be held 11 AM Saturday, Nov. 26 in New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St., Palmer with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the funeral home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
November 17, 2016
Helen E. Billman, 86 formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ died Thursday, November 17, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born September 24, 1930 in Oxford, NJ she was a daughter of the late Victor and Julia (Klinko) Grbich, Sr. A graduate of Phillipsburg High School she was employed by Gracedale in Nazareth for 25 years before retiring.
She is survived by 4 daughters: Karen Bailey and husband Herbert, Julie Tarbell and husband Brian, Suzanne Bradford all of Easton, Sherry Huskey and husband Craymon of Allentown; sisters: Margaret Grbich, Shirley Lance; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Her husband John and sons: Donald, Russell and Brian all died earlier.
Services are 2:30 pm Tuesday, (Nov. 22) in Epworth United Methodist Church, 3245 Oakland Rd., Bethlehem, PA, with visitation 1:30 to 2:30 pm in the church; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the funeral home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
November 17, 2016
Patrick Flanagan, 28 of Wilson Borough, died Thursday, November 17, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital following a vehicle accident in Bethlehem Twp. Born March 7, 1988 in East Stroudsburg, PA he was a son of Kathleen (Monahan) and Dudd K. Flanagan, II with whom he resided. He was a 2006 graduate of Wilson High School and an auto body tech graduate of CIT. He had been employed by Gerber Collision and Glass for several years. Patrick was a member of the Avona Club, a Life Scout and avid hunter and outdoorsman who loved his motorcycle and car.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers: Dudd “DK”, III and Ryan; grandparents: Anthony Monaghan and Shirley Adams and nephew: Bradley Blue.
Visitation is 6 PM to 8 PM Tuesday (Nov. 22) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Services are private.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
November 16, 2016
Richard L. Marquez, 69, of Easton, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in Easton Hospital.
Born May 7, 1947 in Astoria, Queens, NY, he was a son of the late Louis and Camille (Macey) Marquez.
He was a truck driver and served in the Marines during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Marquez, a daughter, Jeanine O’Malley, grandchildren, Samantha and Christopher O’Malley, step-children, Stacy and Tanya and a special friend, Stephanie Ruggiero.
Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
November 13, 2016
Gail Carol Gebhardt, 67, died Sunday, November 13, 2016 in Bethlehem, PA surrounded by loved ones following a two-and-a-half year battle with cancer. As a passionate employee rights advocate, Gail’s ambitious career as a Human Resource professional led her on many adventures, like completing her bachelor’s degree later in life at Moravian College and taking a month-long trek to Guatemala to study Spanish. Gail lived her life courageously with the utmost respect and love for her family and friends. Her joy of becoming a mother was only matched by the delight of becoming a grandmother.
She is survived by her adoring family: her husband: James Gebhardt; her mother: Pearl Dopilka; her father: E. J. Decker; her three children: Bradley Kuypers and his wife, Mary and his daughters Shayla and Samantha; Case Peloso and her husband, Darren and her son Sebastian; and Judd Kuypers and his wife, Gina; her brother: Randy Decker and his wife Florence; and her sister: Holly Kociolek and her husband Tony.
Services are 11 AM Thursday (Nov. 17) at First Baptist Church, 3235 Linden St., Bethlehem with visitation from 10 to 11 AM in the church. Interment will be private in Forks Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneral Home.com.