Obituaries

Edwin A. Crane, 88, of Bethlehem Township, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born April 18, 1928 in Caldwell, NJ, he was a son of the late Harold A. and Gertrude (Brooks) Crane.  His wife, Doris M. (Capanna) Crane died in 2015.

He was an engineer for Fuller Co., Bethlehem.  Prior to that he worked for T. A. Coughlin & Co., Bethlehem and Dixie Cup, Wilson Borough.  He graduated from Wilson High School in 1946 and Lafayette College in 1950 and was a member of College Hill Presbyterian Church, Easton.

Surviving are a son, Stephen A. Crane and his wife, Carol of St. Georges, Delaware; a daughter, Susan M. Crane of Alpharetta, Georgia; and two grandsons, Evan and Ryan Crane.  His brother, Norman Crane died earlier.

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

Contributions may be made to College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Kay N. Freund, 79, of Easton, died Thursday, January 12, 2017 in her home.

Born August 10, 1937 in Sunbury, PA, she was a daughter of the late Guy W. and Sarah K. (Wolfe) Showers.

She and her husband, James P. Freund were married 59 years.  Kay attended Geisinger Hospital School of Nursing.  She was a president of the March Elementary School PTA and was a Girl Scout leader in Easton and Milton, PA.

Surviving with her husband, James, are her children, David W. Freund and his wife, Amy, of Palmer Township, Robert C. Freund and his wife, JoAnna, of Kempton, PA and Theresa A. Sostorecz and her husband, Kevin Pfingst, of High Bridge, NJ and her grandchildren, Reilly, Julia, Samantha, Sophie and James.  Her son, James Paul Freund, Jr. died in 2009.

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

Contributions may be made to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Ada E. Beegle, 95 formerly of Wilson Borough died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Gracedale. Born September 30, 1921 in Stroudsburg, PA she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Hartman) Williams. Her husband Harry A. Beegle died in 1974. A 1940 graduate of Pocono High School, she had been employed by Dixie Cup Co. for 35  years before retiring in 1983. Ada was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the former Christ Lutheran Church in Easton. She also attended the Easton Senior Center.

She is survived by 3 sons: William of Dover, DE, Richard and his wife Mary of Bethlehem Twp., PA, Thomas of Wilson Borough; 3 daughters: Ann Flank and her husband Jerry of Williams Twp., PA, Linda Wettlaufer and her husband Thomas of Washington Twp., PA, Mariclare Groller and her husband George of Easton, PA; a brother: Norman Williams; 4 sisters: Agnes Hennet, Mary Jane Lucrezi, Ednamae Schaffer, Alice Jean Scot; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Siblings: Paul and Ernest Williams, Margaret Faulstick, Ruth Ann Yetter and Helen Lockard all died earlier.

Services are 10:30 AM Saturday, Jan. 14 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with a calling period 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

David L. Freeman, 65, of West Easton, died Monday, January 9, 2017 in Easton Hospital.

Born September 5, 1951 in Phillipsburg, he was a son of Tony and Lillian (Freeman) Gaines.

He was a graduate of Easton Area High School, served in the US Navy and worked at Lafayette College.

Surviving with his parents are his children, David Freeman, Jr., Drew Freeman and Tracy Holmes, a brother, Tim Freeman and 4 grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held 11:30 am, Friday, January 13, 2017 at the American Legion, Lester Pfeffer, Post #611, 429 S. 16th St., Easton.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Henrietta C. Pessin, 89 formerly of Wilson Borough, PA died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Atria of Bethlehem.  Born October 19, 1927 in New York City she was a devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Mollie (Davis) Pessin. She graduated from Easton High School in 1946 and received her Bachelor’s degree in education from East Stroudsburg University and her Master’s degree from Lehigh University in 1955. She taught first grade in the Easton Area School District for 42 years, 28 years at Porter School and 14 years at Tracy Elementary before retiring in 1993.

She was a member of Bnai Abraham Synagogue, Easton; the Sisterhood; the Deborah Society; and a life member of Hadassah. Henrietta was also a member of the PA State Education Association, AAUW Easton Chapter, a Meals on Wheels volunteer and a life member of the National Education Association and the PA Association of Retired School Teachers.

She is survived by a brother Herbert Pessin and his wife Jo-anne of Kennett Square, PA and beloved nieces and nephews. A brother Arnold died earlier.

Services are 1:30 PM Monday (Jan. 9) in the Bnai Abraham Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  Interment in Bnai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Twp.

Memorial contributions may be made to Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.