Ashton Funeral Home

Obituaries

Constance Wolfe

April 20, 2016

Constance Wolfe, 87 of Easton, PA died Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Manor Care, Palmer Twp. Born September 21, 1928 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Julia (Kehayros) Hriskos. She was a member of Rock Church of Easton.

She is survived by a sister: Irene Dushkind of Miami, FL; a niece and a nephew. She was predeceased by her husband John L. Wolfe in 1980 and two sisters: Esther Lirakis and Bessie Hriskos.

Service is 1:30 PM Wednesday, April 27, 2016  in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation from 1 to 1:30 PM. Interment is in Easton Heights Cemetery.

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Adele V. Ryerson

April 19, 2016

Adele V. Ryerson, 89, of Palmer Township, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Born August 4, 1926 in Phillipsburg, she was a daughter of the late George and Emily (Bruckman) Pierson.

She and her husband, Harold Ryerson were married 18 years.

Adele worked at Fredwill Novelty Co., Easton for 35 years and retired in 1991.

Surviving with her husband, Harold, are a daughter, Terri Gerhard of Plainfield Twp., 2 grandchildren, Christa Reider and Jamie Besz, a great granddaughter, nieces and a nephew.  Her son, David Pierson, her brother, Carl Pierson and her son-in-law, Timothy Gerhard died earlier.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Kurt W. Reider

April 18, 2016

Kurt W. Reider, 60, of Easton, died Monday, April 18, 2016 in his home.

Born June 26, 1955 in Perth Amboy, NJ, he was a son of Jean (Jewell) Reider and the late Andy Reider.

Surviving with his mother, Jean, are two daughters, Heidi Reider and Crystal Williams, three brothers, two sisters and four grandchildren.

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

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Mitzi M. Bryfogle

April 18, 2016

Mitzi M. Bryfogle, 84, of Palmer Township, died Monday, April 18, 2016 in Alexandria Manor, Nazareth.

Born February 19, 1932 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Ludwig “Louie” and Mary (Gmell) Oberhofer.

Her husband, James C. Bryfogle died in 2007.

She and her husband owned and operated Carvel/Mitzi’s Ice Cream Store, Palmer Township for 20 years.  She was a member of the Easton Senior Circle and was a graduate of Churchman Business School.

Surviving are a son, Eric Bryfogle and his wife, Patty of Forks Township, a daughter, Heidi Moyer and her husband, David of Salisbury Township, a brother, Harold Kist of Palmer Township, three grandsons, Adam, David and Ryan and a great granddaughter.

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

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

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Jeffrey E. Hollesen

April 9, 2016

Jeffrey E. Hollesen, 60, of Manhattan, NY, died Saturday, April 9, 2016 in Bellevue Hospital, New York.

Born June 26, 1955 in Worcester, Mass., he was a son of Grete M. (Topp) Hollesen of Bath and the late Karl M. Hollesen.

Jeffrey graduated from Easton Area High School in 1973 and was a fashion photographer in New York.

Surviving with his mother, Grete are his brothers, David Hollesen of Hillsborough, NJ and Kai Hollesen of Beverly, Mass.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 2:30 pm until service time in the church.  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, www.heart.org.

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Barbara A. Esposito

April 7, 2016

Barbara A. Esposito, 57, of Forks Twp., PA died Thursday, April 7, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, PA.  Born October 16, 1958 in Carbondale, PA she was the daughter of Mary (Vodziak) Miller of Forks Twp., PA and the late Edward Miller.

She was a graduate of Somerville High School and had attended Eastern College. She was employed by AT&T for many years and was a Social Worker in Somerset County prior to that. Barbara was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Palmer Twp., PA.

She is survived by her mother Mary; her husband of 25 years, Vincent Esposito; her brother: Jim Miller and his wife Nancy of Forks Twp., PA; and four nieces: Stephanie English, Alyson Goszewski, Vanessa Miller and Kendall Miller.

Mass will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 13 in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton, PA with visitation an hour prior in the church; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery.

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Helen Strange

April 3, 2016

Helen Strange, 93, of Easton, formerly of Philadelphia, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 in Praxis, Easton.

She was born January 18, 1923 and was a professional dancer.

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

Janet Green

April 2, 2016

Janet Green, 63 of Easton, PA died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Easton Hospital.Born May 16, 1952 in Grosse Pointe, MI she was a daughter of the late Louis and Marian (Huston) Green.

Janet is survived by her sister Cindy Green of Brooklyn, NY. She was predeceased by her husband Walter Emery.

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