Obituaries

Margaret “Marge” “Penny” Feeley, 91, of Bethlehem Township, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Fellowship Community, Whitehall.

Born April 2, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Cipriano and Philomena (Lombardozzi) Zoccola.

Her husband, Francis W. “Pat” Feeley died in 1974.  Marge worked for Chrin Brothers, Inc., for 22 years and retired in 1989.  She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish.

Surviving are two daughters, Shelley Feeley and her husband, Gerry McNabb of Lower Macungie and Maryann DePaul and her husband, Ernest of Bath; two sons, Attorney Dennis Feeley and his wife, Deane of Saucon Valley and Brian Feeley and his wife, Natalie of Bethlehem Township; a sister, Agnes Rounsaville; eight grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  Her sister, Mary Miller and her brothers, Jim and Frank Zoccola died earlier.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3219 Santee Rd., Bethlehem Township.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 225 City Ave., Suite 104, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Margaret I. Fisher, 98 of Forks Twp., PA died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Gracedale. Born October 10, 1917 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret Conklin.

She was a lifelong member of the former Calvary United Methodist Church, now Green Pond UM in Easton and had worked in the candy stand at the old State Movie Theatre years ago. She was also a foster parent to many.

She is survived by her children: Leon Fisher and his wife Sharon of Forks Twp., PA; Robin Featherman and his wife Michelle of Forks Twp., PA; Lloyd Featherman and his fiancé Louise of Palmer Tpw., PA; Ronald Weidman and his wife Donna of Wilson Borough, PA; Jeanette Wilson in Arizona; 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Jasper L. Fisher in 1986; and daughters: Marjorie Granda and Joyce Opdyke.

Services are 10:30 AM Tuesday (Mar. 8) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation 6 to 7:30 PM Monday and 9:30 to 10:30 AM Tuesday. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Shriners Hospital for Children. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Willia M. Scott, 93, of Easton, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in ManorCare, Old Orchard.

Born May 27, 1922 in Excelsior, WV, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Naomi (Vogel) Campbell.  Her husband, Percival Scott died in 2005.

Surviving are her daughters, Melvina Hairston of Beckley, WV, Sandra Williams-Wynn of Beaufort, SC, and Donna Fuller of Easton; 6 grandchildren, Michelle Risner, Melvin Mickey, Myles Johnson, Nicole Williams, Raven Williams, and Latifa Sciscoe; and 7 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 6:00 pm on Sunday, March 6, 2016 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Suzanne L. Slack Melton, 72, of Palmer Twp., PA died Sunday, February 28, 2016 at home. Born September 3, 1943 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Francis J. and Hazel M. (Transue) Stone.  She had been employed by the Bethlehem Twp., NJ School District for many years and was a member of Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, Palmer Twp.

She is survived by three sons: Kenneth D. Slack and his wife Dee of Phillipsburg, NJ; Kevin D. Slack and his fiance Kelly Michlovsky of Bethlehem, PA; Kirk D. Slack and his wife Jean of Kunkletown, PA; a sister: Alice Koyt of Easton and 8 grandchildren: Nathan Slack, Erin Slack, Shane Slack, Brooke Slack; Justin Slack, Benjamin Slack; Kyle Slack, Katelyn Slack. She was predeceased by her brother: James J. Stone in 2002.

Services are private; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fox Chase Cancer Center, Office of Institutional Advancement, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Harold E. Fichtel, 70, of Easton, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Easton Nursing Center.

Born July 21, 1945 in Easton, he was a son of the late Clifford E. Fichtel and Frances V. (Fogel) Fichtel Martin.

Harold worked at Lafayette College, St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Hotel Hampton and various restaurants in the Easton area.  He graduated from West Morris Regional High School, Chester, NJ and served in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Surviving are a sister, Judith Duane of Martins Creek; two brothers, Harry Martin, Jr. of Bath and Charles Martin of Hackettstown, NJ; and a step-sister, Elsie Cromonic of Henderson, NV.  His step-father, Harry Martin, Sr. and his brother, Richard Fichtel died earlier.

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