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Obituaries

Marian H. Fredericks

September 28, 2015

Marian H. Fredericks, 68, of Phillipsburg, NJ died Monday, September 28, 2015 in Penn Highlands Elk Health Center after a fall while hiking.

Born August 2, 1947 in Phillipsburg, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Sarah (Collins) Hendershot.

She worked at Barn Hill Care Center, Newton, NJ for 14 years until retiring.

Marian was a member of Phillipsburg Alliance Church and enjoyed dancing and playing bingo.

Surviving are her daughters, Sarah Henderson and her fiancé, Paul of Easton and Paula Macialek and her husband, Mike of Phillipsburg; a sister, Millie Nelson and her husband Eric of Phillipsburg; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  Her husband, Robert Fredericks, her daughter, Lisa Schoch and her brother, George Hendershot died earlier.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 6, 2015 in Phillipsburg Alliance Church, 255 Lincoln St., Phillipsburg.  A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time on Friday in the church.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Phillipsburg Alliance Church, 255 Lincoln St., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Mariece W. Mirra

September 25, 2015

Mariece W. Mirra, 95 formerly of Washington, NJ died Friday, September 25 2015 at Gracedale.Born October 13, 1919 in Morristown, NJ she was a daughter of the late Hazel (Thompson) and Myron Winslow.

She was a former member of the Gladstone Methodist church.

She is survived by a daughter: Marianne Knapp and her husband George of Easton, PA; a son: Jim Mucklin of Dillsburg, PA and 2 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John A. Mirra and a son Edward who died in infancy.

Services will be at the convenience of the family. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Mary W. Kolodrub

September 24, 2015

Mary W. Kolodrub, 92, of Palmer Township, formerly of Allentown, died Thursday, September 24, 2015 in Easton Hospital.

Born April 1, 1923 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Katherine (Hnat) Wityk.

She was predeceased by her husbands, Stephen Kolodrub and Charles Pundiak.

Mary was a graduate of Allentown High School and worked at Western Electric, Allentown for over 20 years.  She and her husband, Stephen traveled to 28 countries throughout Asia, Europe, and South America and she attended five Olympic Games.

She was a member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, West Easton.

Surviving are a daughter, Jean Pundiak and her husband, Jeffrey Johnson of Wayne, PA; a son, Dr. Terry Pundiak and his wife, Carol of Palmer Township; four grandchildren, Tara, Travis, Rebecca, and Katarina; and four great grandchildren.

Parastas services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, September 28, 2015 in the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton.  A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time on Monday in the funeral home. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Memorial contributions or Divine Liturgy intentions may be made to Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, 315 Fourth St., West Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Agnes L. Cosover

September 22, 2015

Agnes Laura Cosover, 99 of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at the VNA Hospice House. Born November 9, 1915 in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Olive (Moulton) and Charles Moore. Her husband Edward M. Cosover died in 1995. She had been employed by the former Easton National Bank and Trust for several years before retiring in 1979.

She is survived by two sons: Charles “Chick” Cosover and his wife Harriet of Milford, NJ, Gerald Cosover and his wife Jane of Palmer Twp., PA; a daughter: Lynn Schroeder and her husband William, Jr. of Philadelphia, PA; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband and a grandson.

Services are 11 AM Saturday, (Sept. 26) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with visitation 10 to 11 AM. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Gloria Hartglass

September 19, 2015

Gloria Hartglass, 90, of Easton, formerly of Bellevue, WA, died Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Easton Hospital.

Born November 17, 1924 in Warsaw, Poland, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Sara (Gudfetder) Zylbersztejn.

Her husband, Jacob Hartglass died in 2010.  She and her husband were Holocaust survivors.

Gloria was a member of Temple Covenant of Peace, Easton where she was an active member of the Knitting Group and the Book Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Sara Camuti and her husband, Vince of Stewartsville, NJ; a son, Bill Hartglass and his wife, Rebecca of Portsmouth, NH; and three grandchildren, Elizabeth Shapiro and her husband, Michael, Mike Hartglass and David Hartglass.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, September 21, 2015 in Temple Covenant of Peace, Easton.  Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

William G. Thierfelder

September 18, 2015

William G. Thierfelder

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.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Pamala Sue Walls

September 17, 2015

Pamala Sue Walls, 64 of Easton, PA died Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Easton Hospital. She was born July 17, 1951 in Columbus, MS and had been a phlebotomist for a medical laboratory for several years.

She is survived by her mother, sons and a sister.

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

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Geraldine H. “Gerry” Serfas

September 9, 2015

Geraldine H. “Gerry” Serfas, 91, formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA. Born March 15, 1924 in Lehighton, PA she was a daughter of the late Esther (Berger) and Claude Hill. She and her husband Dr. Lee S. Serfas were married 66 years last October.

She was a graduate of St. Luke’s Nursing School and served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army during WWII.  She was also a member of the URW Club, Easton.

She is survived by her husband: Dr. Lee Serfas; sons: Robert Serfas and his wife Monica Morekin-Serfas of Allentown, PA; David Serfas and his wife Laurie of Fairview, NC; daughter: Linda Hewlings and her husband Jim of Kresgeville, PA; brother: Lamont Hill of Chester, NJ; five grandchildren: Brian Hewlings, Kate Hewlings, Kelly Bower and her husband Chad, J.D. Serfas and his wife Katie, Adam Serfas and his fiancé Sweta Patel; and six great-grandchildren: Trent, Wade, Kylan, Westyn, Malcolm and Warren. She was predeceased by four brothers: Maynard, Carmen, Melvin and her twin, Gerald Hill.

Services will be 10:30 AM Monday (Sept. 14) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with visitation from 10 to 10:30 AM. Interment will be private in Gilbert Cemetery, Gilbert, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kiwanis Foundation of Palmer Township, P.O. Box 3165, Palmer, PA 18043.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.