Obituaries

Gertrude C. “Trudy” Smith, 96, of Easton, died Monday, December 14, 2015 in ManorCare, Palmer Township.

Born August 9, 1919 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late James and Sarah (Southam) Coy.

Trudy was well known for her handmade Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls.

Surviving are two daughters, Ann Brodhead and her husband, David of Easton and Susan Jane Shakley and her husband, Larry of Ohio; a brother, Ernie Coy of Catasauqua; 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  Her son Richard D. Smith, her infant son, Dwight Blaine Smith, and her sisters, Helen and Jennie all died earlier.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 6 – 7:00 pm on Wednesday in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1541 Alta Dr., Suite 204, Whitehall, PA 18052, www.cff.org.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Richard H. MacDonald, 84, formerly of Easton, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in Abington Manor.

Born May 4, 1931 in Easton, he was a son of the late Maurice F. and Irene F. (Moldenhauer) MacDonald.

He and his wife, the former Judith Goodear were married 25 years.

Richard worked at Mack Printing, Wilson Borough and various A&P stores for 42 years until retiring.

He was a member of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, Belfast.  He graduated from Easton High School in 1949.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Judith are 7 children, 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  His sister died earlier.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 12, 2015 in St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, Belfast.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 471 Belfast Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Peggy Ann Lee, 71, of Wilson Borough, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in New Eastwood Rehabilitation Center.

Born October 19, 1944 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Lohmeyer) Rissmiller.

She was a sewing machine operator at Fredwell Co., Easton.

She was a graduate of Wilson High School and was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Surviving are her husband, William C. Lee, Sr.; sons, William Lee, Jr. and Frederick Raymond Lee; and brothers, Raymond Rissmiller and Richard Rissmiller.

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

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Richard R. Young, 63, of Northampton, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in his home.

Born February 9, 1952 in Woodbridge, NJ, he was a son of the late August O. and Margaret L. (Kutcher) Young.

Richard worked at LifePath, Bethlehem for many years.

His sister, Nancy Coursen died earlier.

Services will be private.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Frederick C. Stineman, 81, of Bethlehem, PA, died November 30, 2015 in ManorCare, Old Orchard, Palmer Township.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Ellis E. and Margaret S. Stineman.

He was a chef in the Philadelphia area.

Surviving are his sisters, Jean and Rowena and nieces, nephews and cousins. His sister, Margaret and his brothers, John and Alan died earlier.

Services were held in Philadelphia at the convenience of the family.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Rev. Alan R. Tulp, 83, of Easton, died Thursday, November 26, 2015 in Easton Hospital.

Born March 23, 1932 in Newark, NJ, he was a son of the late Harry C. and Helen G. (Meyers) Tulp, Sr.

He served in the US Army during the Korean War.  He earned a BA from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a Master of Religious Education and a Master of Divinity from Drew University and a Doctor of Ministry from University of Science, Arts and Technology.  He received The President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2014.

Surviving are a daughter, Dona Bartram of Pliny, WV; a son, Jacob Tulp of Easton; 4 brothers, Harry Tulp, Jr., Jack Tulp, Albert Tulp and Dr. Orien Tulp; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 5, 2015 in the Maple Street Cemetery, Adams, Massachusetts.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Safe Harbor, www.safeharboreaston.com or The Bridge Ministry, www.bridgeministry.org.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.