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Obituaries

Isabella “Bunty” Boyce

May 5, 2015

Isabella V. “Bunty” Boyce passed away peacefully in her home on May 5, 2015.

Bunty was a children’s nurse in Glasgow, Scotland before she decided to emigrate to America in 1952. She was invited by the Chipman family to care for their new baby and two young children. Bunty helped many new mothers with their new babies and,for the fortunate few, continued their children’s care when asked. Bunty was also a license technician for the DMV where she made many friends amongst her coworkers and where she was appreciated by many of her customers.

Among the children who loved Bunty are Douglas, Fitz, Chip, Timmaris, Jill, Jeffrey, Little Joe, Scott, Dwight, Sara, Lee, Cameron and her daughter Lilly, Andrew, Dinah, Eve, Richard, Sarah, Kyle and her daughter Ava, Dana and her son Jack, Robin, Rob and Jennifer.

Services were held in Trinity Episcopal Church, Easton. Interment was in the Church Memorial Garden.

Contributions can be made in Bunty’s name to her favorite charity: St. Jude’s Research Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN, 38148-0142.

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Jeffrey William Cawley

April 29, 2015

Jeffrey William Cawley, 59, of West Easton, PA died suddenly Wednesday, April 29 2015 at home. Born February 12, 1956 in Easton he was a son of Evelyn (Kichline) Cawley with whom he resided and the late William W. “Jake” Cawley.

A 1974 graduate of Wilson High School, he had been employed by Mack Printing for 10 years and was a wonderful caregiver to his mother.  Jeff was good hearted by nature and always willing to lend a hand.

He is survived by his mother: Evelyn; his brother: Douglas Cawley and his wife Linda of Stockertown, PA; nieces and nephew: Brandi Dougherty, Dania Cawley and Michael Cawley; and grandnephew: Evan Dougherty.

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

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Roberta W. Thompson

April 26, 2015

Roberta W. Thompson, 87, formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Easton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born October 8, 1927 in Phillipsburg, NJ she was a daughter of the late Florence (Swartz) and William Kiefer.

A graduate of Phillipsburg High School, she had been a secretary at the Ingersoll-Rand Corporation for many years.

She is survived by two daughters: Susan Cocco and her husband James, Jr. of Cumming, GA; Nancy Thompson of Santa Barbara, CA; 2 grandchildren: Robert and Andrea and a niece: Joy Polito of Strasburg, VA. She was predeceased by her husband: James Thompson in 2011 and a sister: Hazel Bonnell.

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 Cancer Society.

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Kenneth S. DiStefano

April 26, 2015

Kenneth S. DiStefano

Kenneth S. DiStefano, 57, of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at home surrounded by family.

Born September 21, 1957 in Woodbury, NJ he was a son of Martha (See) and Harry DiStefano of Mickleton, NJ.  He and his wife the former Diana Cerra were married 27 years.

A graduate of Rider College, he was the CFO of the Bazzini Company in Allentown, PA. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Easton and proud supporter of the Lehigh Valley Tea Party.

He is survived by his parents: Harry and Martha; his wife: Diana; 2 children: John and Christina, both at home; 2 brothers: Greg of Philadelphia and Eric of Livermore, CA; 2 sisters: Sherry Piligno of Williamstown, NJ and Judy Collins of Manasquan, NJ.

Service will be 11 AM Wednesday (April 29) in Calvary Baptist Church, 5300 Green Pond Road, Easton with visitation 5 to 8 PM Tuesday in  the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St. , Easton, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 5300 Green Pond Road, Easton, PA 18045.

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Lorraine L. Kunkel

April 24, 2015

Lorraine L. Kunkel

Lorraine L. Kunkel, 86, of Forks Twp., PA died Friday, April 24, 2015 at home. Born September 4, 1928 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Grace (Gardner) and Walter Kramer.

Prior to marriage she had been an executive secretary at the former Dixie Cup Co. for several years.

She is survived by a daughter: Lori Kunkel of Ocean City, MD; a son: Dr. Alan H. Kunkel, Jr. and his wife Diane of Palmer Twp., PA; 3 sisters: Elizabeth Evans of Allen, TX, Nancy Kramer of Palmer Twp., PA, Helena Briglia of Carpentersville, NJ; a granddaughter: Heather Tita and her husband Louis, III of Stroudsburg, PA and 3 great-grandchildren: Lorenzo, Angelina and Bianca. She was predeceased by her husband Alan H. Kunkel, Sr. in 2005 and a sister Virginia Kramer.

Graveside service will be held 11 AM Tuesday (April 28) in the Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

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H. Charles Wyant

April 23, 2015

H. Charles Wyant, 76, of Phillipsburg, NJ died Thursday, April 23, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Warren Campus. Born April 15, 1939 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Alice (Ihrie) and Clarence Wyant.

A 1959 graduate of Easton High School, he had been employed by Garden State Farms Ice Cream Factory and Ferguson Container for many years. He had also been a volunteer for the Suburban Rescue Squad.

He is survived by two sisters: Georgia Holtz and Shirley Wyant both of Forks Twp., PA; adopted son: Charles D. Wyant; godchild: Kelly McPherson; 2 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother: George Wyant and sisters: Eleanor Thompson, Betty Rhein, Marion Hoffman and Jane Alpaugh.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the funeral home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA  18042.

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Carl Deemer, Jr.

April 21, 2015

Carl Deemer, Jr., 91, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the Brakeley Care Center in Phillipsburg, NJ.  Born January 8, 1924 in Springtown, NJ  he was a son of the late Ada (Easterly) and Carl Deemer, Sr.

He had been employed by Riegel Paper in Milford, NJ for 45 years before retiring and had served in the Navy during WWII on the USS Alaska and USS Texas.  He was a 32nd Degree Mason with Darcy Lodge #37, F&AM, Frenchtown.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Grace (Haring) Deemer; 3 children: Carl Deemer, III, Gail Vasko and her husband Joseph, and Yvonne Deemer; a sister: Rebecca Hamlin; 6 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Brothers: Albert, James, Howard and Richard Deemer and sisters: Helen Vargo and Betty Kostolanci all died earlier.

Services will be Noon on Saturday (Apr. 25) in Old Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 17 Greenwich Church Rd., Stewartsville, NJ, with visitation from 11 a.m. to noon and Masonic service at 11:30 a.m.  Interment with military honors will follow in Greenwich Cemetery, Stewartsville. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

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Raymond J. Blied

April 18, 2015

Raymond J. Blied, 76, of Palmer Township, formerly of Asbury Park, NJ, died Saturday, April 18, 2015 in ManorCare, Old Orchard.

Born June 13, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was a son of the late Carl and Nora May (Hagner) Blied.

Raymond worked for Ford Motor Co., Edison, NJ until retiring in 1988.

Surviving are a daughter, Donna L. Briggs and her husband, David of Palmer Township; a son, Raymond J. Blied, Jr. and his wife, Kim of Neptune, NJ, and two grandchildren, Jacqueline and Charles.

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