Obituaries

William G. Thierfelder, 94, formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, September 18, 2015 at Moravian Village in Bethlehem, PA. Born April 9, 1921 in Providence, RI he was the son of the late Olga (Hantke) and Frederick Thierfelder.

A graduate of Brown University, he had been employed by Bell Laboratories in Allentown for 34 years before retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Palmer Moravian Church, where he had been a Trustee and Elder. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Palmer Twp. and the Telephone Pioneers of America. Bill was a former member of the Citizens Advisory Committee, the Safety Committee, the Environmental Steering Committee and the Municipal Sewer Authority all of Palmer Twp. and served in the Navy during WWII.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years: Virginia “Ginny” (Willis); a son William E. and his wife Judith of Jackson, TN; a daughter Anne Louise and her husband Walt Winter of Doylestown, PA; and 3 grandchildren: Katherine Anne, Sarah Beth and Maddie Grace.

Services are 2 PM Wednesday (Sept. 23) in Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton, PA with visitation 7 to 8 PM Tuesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Forks Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kiwanis Foundation of Palmer Township, PO Box 3165, Palmer, PA 18043 or the Allentown Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 748, Allentown, PA 18105-0748.

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Donna Cecelia Steveken Morris, 82, died peacefully in St. Luke’s Hospice September 3.  Formerly of downtown Bethlehem, PA  and Baltimore, MD, Donna was born in St. Paul, MN. Her former husband of 30 years, Joseph Bernard Morris, Jr., who passed in 1999, worked for Bethlehem Steel. Her partner and caregiver, Don Macrae, died suddenly in 2013. Donna worked for over 20 years for PBS-TV Channel 39.  Her brother Paul went missing in the Phillipines in 1974. Donna attended St. Joe’s Academy, St. Catherine’s College in St. Paul and graduated from NCACC.

Donna lived a quiet life. She loved: a few people, decorating, music, art, growing things, reading, a good time, a good joke, Monty Python, movies, collecting, chocolate, wine, and traveling.  She was: smart, frugal, shy, beautiful, had a sly wit and kept trim by walking, stretching and avoiding carbs and cheese. She was always there for everyone and was known for her ready smile.

Her two daughters, Elizabeth (Betsy) Levin of Allentown and Virginia (Ginny) Carpenter of Bath and their spouses Jon Levin and J.H. Carpenter and her grandchildren Matthew Morris Levin, Michael Chief Levin and KC Leigh Carpenter invite you to join them in a celebration of “Mimi” on Saturday, October 3.  Graveside: Nisky Hill Cemetery on Church Street at noon followed by a walk down High Street to the Sun Inn on Main Street. An informal “Irish wake” with food and drink will begin thereabouts  in the Sun Inn on Main Street in Bethlehem. All are welcome to join in sharing stories about Donna and having a good time.   Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Contributions to:  Alzheimer’s Disease Research at the UCLA Medical Center, the VNA St Luke’s hospice, or any “poor children’s” charity in Donna’s honor. God bless her soul.

Harriet S. McCurdy, 92 died Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA. Born November 28, 1922 in Sunbury, PA she was a daughter of the late Frances (Crone) and Grover Shipman.

A graduate of Sunbury High School, she had been employed by the Jackson Wheelbarrow Manufacturing Co. in Harrisburg for many years. She had also been a member of the Trindle Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years: William R. McCurdy; a daughter: Janet Gruninger of Forks Twp., PA; a son: Brian McCurdy of Kennesaw, GA; a sister: Marian Tressler and 3 grandchildren.

Services are 11:30 AM Saturday,(Sept. 5) in the United Lutheran Church, 167 Seven Points Road, Sunbury, PA with a calling period from 11 to 11:30 AM. Interment will be in the United Lutheran Church Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Moravian Hall Square at www.Moravian.com or the Alzheimer’s Association at www.ALZ.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Dorothy M. Brotzman, 94, of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Phoenixville Hospital. Born September 15, 1920 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Helen (Hentzelman) and Earle L. Brotzman.

A graduate of Easton High School and East Stroudsburg University, she was a teacher in the Easton Area School District and in Long Island, NY before retiring and returning to her home town in recent years.

She was predeceased by her brother: Chief Earle Brotzman of the Easton Fire Department; a sister: Lois Lewis and a nephew: Stewart “Skipper” Lewis . She is survived by a sister: Helen Rose of Horseheads, NY; and 11 nieces and nephews and their families.

Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 1) with a calling period from 10-11 a.m. in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA.  Interment will be in Easton Heights Cemetery.

A constant supporter of our military men and women, contributions in her memory may be made to any organization supporting them and their families.

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Craig T. Stewart, 61, of Raubsville, PA died Monday, August 24, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born August 28, 1953 in Easton, PA and was a 1971 graduate of Easton High School. He had been employed by A & D Tile for more than 30 years. Craig loved fishing, bowling and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Marcia L. (Meyers); 3 children: Craig R. of Palmer Twp., PA, Vernae L. Horwath and her husband Brad of Bethlehem, PA, Curt T. and his wife Sandra of Easton, PA; 6 grandchildren: Chloe, Haley, Cade, Bryn, Tristan and Wynter; his parents and 2 sisters.

A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Friday (Aug. 28) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with a calling period from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to help defer expenses, at any Lafayette Ambassador Bank location or checks payable to “In Care of Marcia Stewart” may be mailed to Lafayette Ambassador Bank, c/o Beth Blue, 1800 Butler St., Easton, PA 18042.

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