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Obituaries

Ethel Carroll Kiefer

January 23, 2016

Ethel Carroll Kiefer

Ethel Carroll Kiefer, 102 formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services, Palmer Twp. Born June 28, 1913 in Phillipsburg, NJ she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Ethel (Howell) Carroll. Her husband Raymond J. Kiefer, Jr. died in 1989. She had been employed by Magnetic Windings in Palmer Twp.  for more than 50 years before retiring.

She is survived by a son: Jesse S. Kiefer and his wife Peggy of Bethlehem Twp., PA; 3 grandsons: Jesse, Matthew and Alan Kiefer and 8 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond; a son: Harry E. Kiefer; and 4 siblings: Edwin Carroll, Minerva Stansberry, Florence Bullman and Eleanor Smith.

Services are 10:30 AM Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home with a calling period from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Interment is in Easton Cemetery.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Carl A. Wheeler

January 21, 2016

Carl Andrew Wheeler, 70 years of age, of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 in Phillipsburg.

He was born May 24, 1945 in Sydney, NY to the late Armond Wheeler and Beulah Neff.

He went to school in South Otselic, NY. He worked for G &G Sanitation for the past 30 years.  He was previously employed at numerous lumber mills.   In his younger years he drove a late model race car at Harmony Raceway.

He is survived by his companion of 40 years, Dorothy “Dottie” Williams and her children; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; a brother, Armond Wheeler; three sisters, Mary Lou Squires, Anna Flewellen and Bonnie Thomas of upstate New York; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  He was pre-deceased by his siblings, Lena, Laura, Robert, Richard, James and Myron Wheeler, Barbara Holmes, Gloria Dunagan and Betty Brong.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.  Contributions may be made to the Ashton Funeral Home.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Michael Sean Andrews

January 16, 2016

Michael S. Andrews

Michael Sean Andrews, 49 of Richmond, VA formerly of Easton, PA died suddenly Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Richmond, VA. Born September 29, 1966 in Easton he was a son of Mary (McAuliffe) Andrews of Nazareth, PA and the late Paul “Dewey” Andrews, Sr.

A 1984 graduate of Easton High School, he was an Executive Chef for the Phillip Morris Corporation in Richmond for several years. Prior to that he was the Chef at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son: Jacob; a daughter: Halle; and a brother: James. He was predeceased by his father and a brother: Paul, Jr.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 22 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment: Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Shirlee J. Warren

January 15, 2016

Shirlee J. Warren, 85, of Easton, died Friday, January 15, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Born November 16, 1930 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late William D. and Margaret A. (Bartholomew) Kutzler.

She and her husband, Raymond L. “Lucky” Warren were married 66 years.

Shirlee was an Avon representative in the Easton area since 1966.  She graduated from Easton High School in 1948 and was member of River of God Fellowship Church.  She was a volunteer for the Easton Emergency Squad and had served as treasurer for the Easton Area Christian Women’s Club.

Surviving with her husband, Lucky, are two sons, William L. Warren of Johnsonville and Wayne A. Warren of Wind Gap; a daughter, Wendi L. Warren of Easton; a brother, Robert V. Kutzler of Palmer Township; a sister, Florence E. “Tinker” Flory of Wilson Borough; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  Her brothers, Donald B. Kutzler and Roger W. Kutzler and her sister, Linda J. Erk died earlier.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 6 – 7:00 pm on Tuesday in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Roger G. Reibman

January 15, 2016

Roger G. Reibman

Roger G. Reibman, 62 of Bethlehem Twp., PA passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 15, 2016. Born July 19, 1953 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Charles and Helen (Gold) Reibman. Roger was a 1971 graduate of Easton Area High School and earned several Associate Degrees from the Northampton County Community College. He was a licensed Real Estate Broker and Agent and former Bethlehem Twp. Commissioner.

Roger has been employed by the Pennsylvania State Turnpike for 24 years. Prior to that he was employed by Acme Supermarkets for several years.

Roger’s true passion was sales. He loved to sell sports related merchandise at various venues throughout the Tri-State area. He was a conversationalist who appreciated the gathering of intriguing information, both grand and small; and he enjoyed the company of others along with an excellent meal.

He is survived by his brothers: Glenn and his wife Sue Ann, Gordon and his wife Elaine; a sister-in-law: Diana; his nephews: Clay, Matthew and Mark; and his niece: Morgan. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Ronald.

Services are 11:00 AM Thursday, (Jan. 21) in the Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton St., Easton, PA with interment in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Jacquelyn M. Price

January 15, 2016

Jacquelyn M. Price, 88, of Bethlehem, died Friday, January 15, 2016 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born December 12, 1927 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Pearl (Switzgable) Searles.

Her husband, William H. Price, Jr. died in 1974.

She was a secretary in the Engineering Department at Lafayette College.

Surviving are a daughter, Jeannette Price and a son, William Price.

Services are private.  Interment is in Easton Cemetery.

Carol Ann Seese

January 11, 2016

Carol Ann Seese, 62, of Easton, PA died Monday, January 11, 2016 at Easton Hospital. Born February 24, 1953 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Florence (Kilpatrick) and Earl Seese. She had previously been employed by the Praxis Alzheimer’s Facility in Easton as a nurse’s aide.

She is survived by a daughter: Sharri Seese with whom she resided and a son: Carey Seese of Easton.

Services are at the convenience of the family; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Rickey L. Bartholomew

January 10, 2016

Rickey L. Bartholomew, 48, of Glendon, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 in his home.

Born August 15, 1967 in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was a son of Carl W. Bartholomew and the late Emma Jane (Rissmiller) Bartholomew.

Surviving with his father are his children, Rickey and Christopher; his sister, Tammy Walker and a granddaughter.  His brother, Carl died earlier.

A Celebration of Life will be held from Noon to 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 16, 2016 in the Phillipsburg Fire Department, 324 Firth St., Phillipsburg.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.