Obituaries

Myrtle C. “Shorty” (Inscho) Frenchko, 82, of Easton, PA died Monday, June 8, 2015 in Manor Care Health Services, Palmer Twp., PA.

She was born May 21, 1933 in Stewartsville, NJ and was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School. She had been employed by U.G.I. for 37 years before retiring in 1996. Shorty was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton; the Junior Order of United American Mechanics; and Order of Eastern Star, Stewartsville Chapter. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Easton Hospital and enjoyed arts and crafts with friends.

She is survived by her grandson: Jason J. Frenchko and his wife Amanda of Easton; and 2 great-granddaughters: Miranda and Lindsay. She was predeceased by her husband: John “Herby” Frenchko in 2006 and her son: John “Chuck” Frenchko in 2004.

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday (June 12) in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton, with visitation 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Interment will be private in Stewartsville Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the church or charity of choice.

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Jane M. Myers, 66 of Palmer Twp., PA passed away peacefully, Monday, June, 1, 2015, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born October 31, 1948 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of Elwood Ayers of Easton and the late Irene (Haring) Ayers. She and her devoted husband William celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on May 2.

A 1966 graduate of Easton High School, she attended Churchman’s Business College and had been employed by Alpha Portland Cement and AT&T for several years. Jane was a member of New Creation United Church of Christ, formerly Memorial UCC where she served as a Board President, Deacon, Elder and had been named Woman of the Year. She also enjoyed watching Penn State football, the Philadelphia Phillies and traveling.

She will be dearly missed by her husband William; and was a loving mother to her daughter: Christa Harbour and her husband Jack of Palmer Twp. She is also survived by her father: Elwood; sister: Karen Schoeppll and her husband Michael of Lower Mt. Bethel Twp.; and brother: Arthur Ayers and his wife Sharon of Easton.

Services will be 10 AM Friday (June 5) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation 6 to 8 PM Thursday and 9:30 to 10 AM Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to HDSA, 505 8th Ave., Ste. 902, NY, NY 10018 or Ascend Hospice, 501 Office Center Dr., Ste. 285, Fort Washington, PA 19034.

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John J. “Skeeter” Willever, 60, of Easton, PA died Sunday, May 24, 2015 after being stricken at home. Born April 1, 1955 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Jennie (Schaffer) and John Willever.

He had been employed by the Waste Management company for several years.

He is survived by 3 step-children: Georgett Frey, with whom he resided, Judy Zucal and Henry Hughes all of Easton; 6 brothers; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife: Maleisa (Schaffer) Willever and a brother.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

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Helen R. Holden, 90, formerly of Palmer Township, died Friday, May 22, 2015 in The Easton Home.

Born November 12, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Mabel A. (Hartzell) Hoover.

Her husband, William E. Holden, Sr., died in 2011.

Helen was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, William Parsons Chapter.

Surviving are her daughter, Alice M. Pflugler and her husband, Robert of Nazareth; her son, William E. Holden, Jr. and his wife, Trish of Plainfield Township; 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  Her brother, Richard Hoover died earlier.

Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from noon until service time on Wednesday in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Easton Home, 1022 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042 or Life Choice Hospice, 10 Zion Church Rd., Suite 204, Shoemakersville, PA 19555.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.