Obituaries

Ioannis (John) Nikolaou Hatzis, 74, passed away peacefully with his family by his side May 13th, 2016.

He was born on October 6th, 1941, to Nikolaos and Georgia (Flessa) Hatzis, in Nea Fegalia (Zourtza), Greece, a small village in the Peloponnese that always had his heart. The third of five brothers, he is survived by his brother, Kostas, and preceded into death by Aristides (Art), Panayiotis and Athanasios (Tommy).

He is survived by his daughter, Georgia Hatzis Roberts and son-in-law, Jonno Roberts; daughter, Joanna Hatzis; and son, Nikolaos Hatzis, and daughter-in-law, Mia Hatzis. He is also survived by his three spirited grandchildren, Leonidas and Persephone Roberts, and Lola Hatzis.

Services will take place on Tuesday, May 17th, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th Street, Easton, PA. Viewing is from 10am-11am. Funeral services will follow at 11am.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

The family requests that contributions be made to the Building Fund of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, www.annunciationgreekorthodoxchurchofeastonpa.org.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Jacqueline Loree Dudzick Derk, 46 of Easton, PA died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the New Eastwood Care Center.  Born February 23, 1970 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of Lor’ee of Easton and the late John J. Dudzick. Jacky had been employed by the Regis Corporation for 25 years as manager of the 25th Street Holiday Hair Salon.

She is survived by her mother, Lor’ee; her children: Cameron and Ashley both at home; aunts and uncles. She was predeceased by her father, John and her brother, Michael both in 2007. The family is grateful to all those who loved and supported her including Brenda and Al Peters.

A Memorial Service will be held 3 PM Wednesday (May 11) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with a calling period from 7 to 9 PM Tuesday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Theodore C. “Ted” Wieder, 84, of Bethlehem Township, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in Moravian Village.

Born May 10, 1931 in East Greenville, PA, he was a son of the late Joseph Daniel and Stella Rebecca (Moyer) Wieder.

His wife, N. Virginia (Zimmerman) Gaffney Wieder died in 2011.

Ted was a radio announcer and producer for WEST, WFMZ, WEEX, WKAP and WHOL for 59 years and retired in 2007.

He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough.

Surviving are his daughter, Virginia Ann Gaffney Bissig and her husband, Dennis of Parsippany, NJ, a brother, Terrance L. Wieder of Emmaus, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday, May 9, 2016 in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd, Wilson Borough.  A visitation will be held from 12:30 pm until service time on Monday in the church.  Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 968 Postal Rd., Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18109.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Paul “Butch” Buczek, 78, formerly of Yonkers, NY and the Bloomsbury/Stewartsville, NJ area died Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Lopatcong Care Center.  Born December 18, 1937 in Yonkers, he was a son of the late Paul and Mary (Miesionczek) Buczek.

He was a Navy veteran and had been employed by the Technicon Company in NJ for 25 years.  He was also a starter for the Fiddler’s Elbow Golf Club in NJ.  Butch loved his family, Atlantic City, golfing, playing cards with friends and he adored his grandchildren.

He is survived by a son: Bob Buczek and his wife Becky of Cary, NC; a daughter: Kellyann Rivera and her husband Jorge of Easton, PA; a sister: Joan Laino of Yonkers; 5 grandchildren: Brooke and Jake Buczek, Breanne, Jordan and Savannah Giberson; and former wife: Maryann Koehler of Bound Brook, NJ. He was predeceased by his brother Richard Buczek.

Visitation is 6 to 8 PM Thursday (May 5) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 AM Friday (May 6) in the Monastery Church of the Sacred Heart, 110 Shonnard Place, Yonkers, NY.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Kenneth W. Shook, 102, of Wilson Borough, formerly of Palmer Township, died Sunday, May 1, 2016 in his home.  His wife, Lucy Mae (Bittenbender) Shook died in 2011.

Born November 5, 1913 in Bangor, he was the son of the late Charles Raymond and Minnie Jane (Frantz) Shook.

He was a purchasing agent and vice president of Victor Balata and Textile Belting Co.  He retired in 1977.  He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton, a graduate of Churchman Business School and a Past Master of Easton Lodge #152, Free and Accepted Masons.  Kenneth played clarinet and saxophone in various bands in the Easton and Bangor area.  During WWII, he and his wife, Lucy Mae, were Air Raid Wardens.

Surviving are his daughters, Eileen M. Lenhart of Neffs and Jean Louise Shook of Horsham, formerly of Philadelphia, two granddaughters, Iva Mae Frantz and Kristy Anne Lenhart, six great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

A Masonic Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 5, 2016 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a funeral service to follow at 11:15 am.  A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time on Thursday in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Centerville Cemetery, Stone Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert C. Mitman, 87, of Easton, died Friday, April 22, 2016 in the home of his son, Clay.

Born November 19, 1928 in Lansdale, he was a son of the late Abram L. and Dorothy (Artman) Mitman.

His wife, Marilyn (Schaad) Mitman died in 2007.  Bob served in the Army during WWII.  He was a French teacher at Wilson Area High School for 35 years and retired in 1985.  After retiring, he worked for the Northampton County Department of Human Services.

Surviving are his two sons, Dr. Grant G. Mitman and his wife, June of Butte, Montana and Clay R. Mitman and his wife, Elizabeth of Easton; a brother, Richard Mitman and his wife, Ceil of Sellersville; and four grandchildren, Katie, Clay II, Chris and Amy.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Cornerstone Church, 411 March St., Easton.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Safe Harbor, 536 Bushkill Dr., Easton, PA 18042, safeharboreaston.com.

Emma H. Grembowicz, 93 of Easton, PA died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Abington Manor, Williams Twp.  Born December 29, 1922 in Bath, PA she was a daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Goldschmidt) Kurter.

She worked in the garment industry and as a housekeeper for many years. Emma was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, the Golden Age Club and she loved to play bingo.

She is survived by her daughter: Mary Ann Schoeneck of Palmer Twp., PA; son: George Grembowicz of Polk City, FL; 6 grandchildren: John Gregory Schoeneck, Julia Licari, Tricia Lambert, Elizabeth Funseth, Melissa and Matthew Grembowicz  and 12 great-grandchildren: John and David Licari; Shea, Ava and Reed Lambert; Grant, Caroline, Cece and Evelyn Funseth; Dylan, Ethan and Carissa Grembowicz. She was predeceased by her husband Walter R. Grembowicz.

Mass will be held 10 AM Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 900 Washington St., Easton, PA; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Gethsemane Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.