Obituaries

Jose Luis Roque, 33 of Easton, PA died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the Hospice House of St. Luke’s.

Born February 13, 1982 in Mexico he was a son of Teresa Justo and the late Juan Roque.

He is survived by his mother; his wife: Erika; his children: Jaime and Karina; 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

A Mass and viewing was held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Easton. Interment will be in Mexico.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the funeral home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Ruth N. Syester, 82, formerly of Phoenixville, PA died June 17, 2015 at the Easton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Easton, PA. Born August 19, 1932 in Valley Forge, PA she was a daughter of the late Theresa (Reynolds) and Earl Gable.

A 1950 graduate of Phoenixville High School, she had been employed at Gable Greenhouse in Malvern for many years. She was a member of the Great Valley Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by two daughters: Roxanne Roberto of King of Prussia, PA, Belinda Cooper of Limerick, PA; a brother: David Gable; 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband and six brothers and sisters.

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

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Eileen L. (Connelly) Graf, 88 of Phillipsburg, NJ died Friday, June 12, 2015 at Easton Hospital. She was a longtime resident of New York City before moving to New Jersey and was a former member of Catholic Church of Annunciation in Bloomsbury, NJ.

She is survived by a son: Howard W. Graf, Jr. of Hillsborough, NJ, a daughter: Christine Graf of Easton, PA, sisters: Dale Brodeur of New Milford, CT, Faith Padovani of New York City; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Howard W. Graf and daughter Nancy Lee Graf.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.

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Fernando Arreola, 22 of Palmer Twp., PA died Saturday, June 6, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus.

Born November 27, 1992 in Chicago, IL he was the son of Maria (Velazquez) Arreola and Fernando Arreola, Sr. He was a graduate of Easton High School.

Survivors: His parents and two brothers: Daniel and Adrian.

Mass will be held 10 a.m. Thursday (June 11) in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, St. Bernard’s Oratory, 132 S. 5th St., Easton, PA with visitation 9 to 10 a.m. in the church. Interment is in South Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements

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Madeline Torres-Perez, 44, of Palmer Township, died Saturday, June 6, 2015 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born September 16, 1970 in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Hector and Eva (Herrera) Torres.

She and her husband, Mynor Perez were married 18 years.

Surviving with her husband, Mynor, are her children, Robert, Joshua, Jeremy, Jasmine, Julianna, Jannelie and Jennipher and one grandchild.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 13, 2015 in Our Lady of Mercy, St. Bernard’s Oratory, 132 S. 5th St., Easton.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Frieda H. “Aunt Honey” Paulus, 89, of Bethlehem Township, died Friday, June 5, 2015 in Gracedale.

Born June 10, 1925 in Emmaus, she was a daughter of the late John and Anelia (Shuran) Lizun.

Her husband, Harold E. Paulus died in 1975.  She worked at Nicki Lynn Sportswear, Miller Heights for 12 years and was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, Palmer Township for over 50 years.

Surviving are five daughters, Regina Driver, Marlene Detweiler, Elaine Paulus, Cindy Yavorski and Jayne Emrich; a son Norman Paulus; a sister, Margaret Peterson; 20 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter.  A son, Edward Paulus died in infancy.  Her sisters, Sophie, Frances, Verna and Mary and her brothers, Paul, John and Samuel also died earlier.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Palmer Township.  A visitation will be held from 9:30 am until service time in the church.  Interment will be in Farmersville Cemetery.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gracedale, 2 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth, PA 18064.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.