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William J. Kummer, Sr.

January 24, 2016

William J. Kummer, Sr., 67, of Easton, died Sunday, January 24, 2016 in his home.

Born July 18, 1948 in Easton, he was a son of the late Louis A. and Mary (Geiger) Kummer.

He was a Pennsylvania State Constable for over 35 years and a parts salesman for Mack Trucks, Easton.

He was a member of the Bushkill Valley Motorcycle Club, Citizen’s Hose Co. and the Order of Fleas.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara (Fahringer) Kummer; two sons, William Kummer, Jr. of Nazareth and Robert Kummer of Bangor; two daughters, Debra Bowers of Bethlehem and Samantha Grant of Pottsville; two brothers, Ronald Kummer, Sr., of Easton and Louis Kummer, Jr. of Riegelsville; a sister, Fay Smith of Easton; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A daughter, Stacie Rivers died earlier.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 29, 2016 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 6 – 8:00 pm on Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th Street, Allentown, PA 18103. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Thomas S. Stem

January 23, 2016

Thomas S. “Tom” Stem, 72 of Allentown, PA formerly of Easton died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born February 3, 1943 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late George and Claire (Benjamin) Stem.

A graduate of Easton High School, he had been employed by the Easton Area School District for more than 20 years. He was a longtime member of the Sertoma Club and attended Concepts of Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem for 18 years.

He is survived by a brother: George “Sherman” Stem of Nazareth, PA; 3 sisters: Carol Ann Stem of Forks Twp., PA; Mary Ellen Humes of Whitehall, PA; Elizabeth Smith of Easton, PA; nieces and nephews. A brother James died earlier.

A Graveside service will be held 11:30 AM Tuesday (Feb. 2) in Easton Heights Cemetery, N. 10th Street, Easton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or First United Church of Christ, Easton.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Ethel Carroll Kiefer

January 23, 2016

Ethel Carroll Kiefer, 102 formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services, Palmer Twp. Born June 28, 1913 in Phillipsburg, NJ she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Ethel (Howell) Carroll. Her husband Raymond J. Kiefer, Jr. died in 1989. She had been employed by Magnetic Windings in Palmer Twp. for more than 50 years before retiring.

She is survived by a son: Jesse S. Kiefer and his wife Peggy of Bethlehem Twp., PA; 3 grandsons: Jesse, Matthew and Alan Kiefer and 8 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond; a son: Harry E. Kiefer; and 4 siblings: Edwin Carroll, Minerva Stansberry, Florence Bullman and Eleanor Smith.

Services are 10:30 AM Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home with a calling period from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Interment is in Easton Cemetery.

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Carl A. Wheeler

January 21, 2016

Carl Andrew Wheeler, 70 years of age, of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 in Phillipsburg.

He was born May 24, 1945 in Sydney, NY to the late Armond Wheeler and Beulah Neff.

He went to school in South Otselic, NY. He worked for G &G Sanitation for the past 30 years. He was previously employed at numerous lumber mills. In his younger years he drove a late model race car at Harmony Raceway.

He is survived by his companion of 40 years, Dorothy “Dottie” Williams and her children; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; a brother, Armond Wheeler; three sisters, Mary Lou Squires, Anna Flewellen and Bonnie Thomas of upstate New York; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was pre-deceased by his siblings, Lena, Laura, Robert, Richard, James and Myron Wheeler, Barbara Holmes, Gloria Dunagan and Betty Brong.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Contributions may be made to the Ashton Funeral Home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Michael Sean Andrews

January 16, 2016

Michael Sean Andrews, 49 of Richmond, VA formerly of Easton, PA died suddenly Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Richmond, VA. Born September 29, 1966 in Easton he was a son of Mary (McAuliffe) Andrews of Nazareth, PA and the late Paul “Dewey” Andrews, Sr.

A 1984 graduate of Easton High School, he was an Executive Chef for the Phillip Morris Corporation in Richmond for several years. Prior to that he was the Chef at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son: Jacob; a daughter: Halle; and a brother: James. He was predeceased by his father and a brother: Paul, Jr.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 22 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment: Northampton Memorial Shrine.

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Shirlee J. Warren

January 15, 2016

Shirlee J. Warren, 85, of Easton, died Friday, January 15, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Born November 16, 1930 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late William D. and Margaret A. (Bartholomew) Kutzler.

She and her husband, Raymond L. “Lucky” Warren were married 66 years.

Shirlee was an Avon representative in the Easton area since 1966. She graduated from Easton High School in 1948 and was member of River of God Fellowship Church. She was a volunteer for the Easton Emergency Squad and had served as treasurer for the Easton Area Christian Women’s Club.

Surviving with her husband, Lucky, are two sons, William L. Warren of Johnsonville and Wayne A. Warren of Wind Gap; a daughter, Wendi L. Warren of Easton; a brother, Robert V. Kutzler of Palmer Township; a sister, Florence E. “Tinker” Flory of Wilson Borough; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Her brothers, Donald B. Kutzler and Roger W. Kutzler and her sister, Linda J. Erk died earlier.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 6 – 7:00 pm on Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Roger G. Reibman

January 15, 2016

Roger G. Reibman, 62 of Bethlehem Twp., PA passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 15, 2016. Born July 19, 1953 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Charles and Helen (Gold) Reibman. Roger was a 1971 graduate of Easton Area High School and earned several Associate Degrees from the Northampton County Community College. He was a licensed Real Estate Broker and Agent and former Bethlehem Twp. Commissioner.

Roger has been employed by the Pennsylvania State Turnpike for 24 years. Prior to that he was employed by Acme Supermarkets for several years.

Roger’s true passion was sales. He loved to sell sports related merchandise at various venues throughout the Tri-State area. He was a conversationalist who appreciated the gathering of intriguing information, both grand and small; and he enjoyed the company of others along with an excellent meal.

He is survived by his brothers: Glenn and his wife Sue Ann, Gordon and his wife Elaine; a sister-in-law: Diana; his nephews: Clay, Matthew and Mark; and his niece: Morgan. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Ronald.

Services are 11:00 AM Thursday, (Jan. 21) in the Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton St., Easton, PA with interment in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

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Jacquelyn M. Price

January 15, 2016

Jacquelyn M. Price, 88, of Bethlehem, died Friday, January 15, 2016 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born December 12, 1927 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Pearl (Switzgable) Searles.

Her husband, William H. Price, Jr. died in 1974.

She was a secretary in the Engineering Department at Lafayette College.

Surviving are a daughter, Jeannette Price and a son, William Price.

Services are private. Interment is in Easton Cemetery.

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