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Obituaries

Paul R. “Bin” Haviland, Jr.

February 19, 2015

Paul Robbins “Bin” Haviland, Jr., 79, formerly of Richboro, PA died Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Southampton Estates, Southampton, PA.

Born May 4, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA he was the son of the late Paul R., Sr. and Clarissa (Reed) Haviland.

A graduate of Westtown School Class of 1953 and Haverford College Class of 1957, he received his Master’s Degree from Villanova University in 1970.  He was a Counselor at the Bucks County Community College for more than 30 years before retiring. Prior to that he had been employed by Pierce Junior College and Delaware County Community College.  He was a member of the Wrightstown Monthly Meeting, Newtown, PA and former member of the Savoy Company.

He is survived by three nephews: David S. Chase, Peter H. Chase, Jonathan H. Chase; a niece: Susan Chase Nye and eight great-nieces and nephews. His sister: Judith H. Chase died in 2005.

A Memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8th at Southampton Estates, 238 Street Road, Southampton, PA in the 2nd floor, Auditorium.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers, 1501 Lehigh Street, Suite 208, Allentown, PA 18103.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Anne L. Schippers

February 14, 2015

Anne L. Schippers, 93, formerly of Williams Twp., PA died Saturday, February 14, 2015 in Deland, FL.

Born August 31, 1921 in Grove Twp., PA she was the daughter of the late Millard and Gertrude (McConnell) Dougherty. Her husband William R. Schippers, Jr. died 1990.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton and a graduate of the Pierce Business School in Philadelphia.  She had worked in the office of Schippers Service in Easton for many years.

She is survived by two sons: William R. Schippers, III with whom she resided, Robert J. Schippers of Williams Twp., PA; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Her brother M. Richard Dougherty died earlier.

Graveside service will be held 11 AM, Saturday, May 16  at St. John’s Union Cemetery, New Williams, 2745 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Twp., PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton, PA 18042.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Eleanor Ann Post

February 13, 2015

Eleanor Ann Post, 87, of Stockertown, died Friday, February 13, 2015 in Easton Hospital.

Born November 9, 1927 in White Plains, NY, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Mary (Kopilak) Ebilhart.

Eleanor worked in Child Watch of the Family YMCA of Easton for 15 years and retired in 2001.  He husband, John R. Post died in 1993.

Surviving are her daughter, Marianne Hunt and her husband, Bob of Stockertown, a son Jack Post of Washington, NJ, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  Her son, Robert A. Post died in 2010.

Services will be private.  Interment will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Nazareth.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorproject.org.

Anne Italin

February 8, 2015

Anne Italin

Anne Italin, 91, of Wilson Borough, PA died Sunday, February 8, 2015 in Manor Care Health Services, Old Orchard. She was born November 10, 1923 in Cavaillion, Haiti.

She had been a self-employed dress maker for many years and was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Palmer Twp., PA

She is survived by children and grandchildren.

A Mass at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, followed by burial in Bethlehem Memorial Park was held on Friday (Feb. 13). The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is in charge of arrangements.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Walter T. “Bonez” Morrison, II

February 7, 2015

Walter T. “Bonez” Morrison, II, 27, of Easton, formerly of Phillipsburg, died Saturday, February 7, 2015 in his home.

He was born July 16, 1987 in Flemington, NJ.

Bonez was a cook at Carrabba’s Grill and was also a freelance tattoo artist.

Surviving are his son, Caillou Morrison; his fiancé, Emily Termini; his father, Walter T. Morrison and his wife, Teresa; his mother, Tracey Lehman; sister, Krissy Morrison; brother, Brandon Wall; step-brother, Adam Philbrick; grandmother, Jean Burd, 4 aunts and 2 uncles.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 13 in Phillipsburg Alliance Church, 255 Lincoln St., Phillipsburg.  A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until service time in the church.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Dorothy O. Walters

February 6, 2015

Dorothy O. Walters, 83, of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, February 6, 2015 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born April 3, 1931 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Matilda (Schwar) Ott.

A 1949 graduate of Easton High School she had been a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Palmer Twp., PA.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years: Ray M. Walters; 4 children: Karen Hanchett and her husband Bill of Poughkeepsie, NY, Diane Snell of Bethlehem, PA, Gary Walters and his wife Adrienne of Stratford, CT, Kenneth Walters of Slatington, PA; a brother: Donald Ott of Glendon Heights, PA; 3 sisters: Josephine Blackton of Bethlehem Twp., PA, Lois Hartenstine and Barbara Hendricks of Palmer Twp., PA; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton, PA with visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, c/o Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Diogenes Tejada

February 5, 2015

Diogenes Tejada, 51, formerly of Reading, PA died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 in the Easton Health and Rehabilitation Center, Easton, PA.

Born August 24, 1963 in the Dominican Republic, he was a son of the late Jose Tejada and Rafaela Martinez.

He is survived by a brother, sisters and cousins.

Services and burial will be in the Dominican Republic, the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Barbara S. Lupi

February 4, 2015

Barbara S. Lupi, 58, of Nazareth, PA died Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Gracedale.

Born May 10, 1956 in Pottsville, PA she was a daughter of the late Harold and Anna (Berger) Weismiller. Her husband Paul Lupi predeceased her.

A graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed as a secretary for several years.

She is survived by a son Kenneth Wilson of Easton; sisters: Nancy Harstine of Stroudsburg, PA, Lori Nemeth of Nazareth, PA; sister-in-law: Roxann Weismiller of Wilson Borough, PA and a grandson: Isaac. A brother William Weismiller died earlier.

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

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

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