Obituaries

Grace D. (Fahl) Kraus, 93 of Easton, PA died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at ManorCare, Old Orchard. Born May 19, 1922 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Mohr) Fahl. A graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by Easton Sanitary Laundry and Lafayette Cleaners before retiring from A & H Sportswear in Easton after many years. Grace made the news and will be remembered for fending off a home intruder who had showered at her house and was eating fried chicken when she returned home.

She was a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church and longtime member of the former Christ Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the Easton Elks Women’s Auxiliary; West Easton Fire Co.; Wilson Republican Club; Wilson Democratic Club; Junior Order of United American Mechanics; and ILGWU.

Grace loved attending Easton High School sporting events and traveling, especially on cruises and to Daytona Beach. She was also proud of her many years volunteering at Easton Hospital, the friends she made there and the time she spent at the Easton Southside Senior Center.

She is survived by her daughter: Lynne Berger and her husband Victor, III of Bethlehem Twp., PA; two grandchildren: Victor Berger, IV and his wife Ann, Tracy Berger and her boyfriend Joe Schnierlein; great-granddaughter: Ruby; and her beloved and attentive niece and nephew: Sis and Ralph Powell. She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband William H. Kraus in 2008; siblings: Albert Fahl and Betty Fleming; and her beloved dog Jambi.

Services are 2 PM Thursday, Feb. 11 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton Street, Easton with a calling period from 1 to 1:45 PM. Interment is in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Ella S. Benzoni, 94, formerly of Palmer Township, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth.

Born November 18, 1921 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Bieber) Seitz. Her husband, Joseph E. Benzoni died in 2012.

She and her husband founded A & B Supply Co./Johnstone Supply.

She graduated from Wilson High School and attended Churchman’s Business School. Ella was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church. She served as secretary of the URW Club and was a member of the Pomfret Club and the YR Club. She enjoyed sewing, reading, traveling, cooking, entertaining and round and square dancing and she was an avid bridge player.

Surviving are a daughter, Ellen Wallace and her husband, Tom of Bethlehem Township; a son, Joseph Benzoni and his wife, Lynn of San Diego; four grandchildren, Craig and Eric Wallace and Brandon and Justin Benzoni; and 2 great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Thursday, February 11, 2016 in St. Jane de Chantal Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Palmer Township. A visitation will be held from 6:30 — 8:00 pm on Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Fund, Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth, PA 18064. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Brenda Lee Thomas, 63, of Easton, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016.

Born November 6, 1952 in Phillipsburg, she was a daughter of Thomas and Nancy (Rousset) Gebhardt.

Surviving are her parents; her husband, Earl Thomas; two sisters, Annmarie and Nancy and a brother, Tom. Her sister, Barbara died earlier.

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