Obituaries

Ivey R. Spurrier, 98, of Avona Heights, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015 in her home.

Born February 19, 1916 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Orville Wilbur and Lilly Mae (Bowes) Hineline.

She and her husband, Reuben C. Spurrier were married 57 years.  Ivey was a graduate of LaVallee School of Cosmetology and Churchman Business School.  She worked for the Easton Area School District for 10 years and retired in 1972.  After retiring, she owned and operated Ivey Ceramics.

Ivey was a member of St. Paul’s III Lutheran Church, Palmer Township.  She was an avid bowler and served as secretary for the Flower League at Bar-Don Lanes.

Surviving with her husband, Reuben are her daughters, Joan Mary Layne and her husband, Sammie of Aston, PA and Patricia England Rush of Chalfont, PA, a sister, Ruth E. Gray of Palmer Township, 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandsons.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 7, in St. Paul’s III Lutheran Church, Palmer Township.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s III Lutheran Church, 2561 Newburg Rd., Easton, PA 18045.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Willard I. “Odey” Odenwelder, 57, of Northampton, PA died Monday, Feb. 2, 2015 at home.

Born Dec. 12, 1957 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Willard and Lorna Odenwelder.

He was an auto technician most recently employed at the Meineke Car Care Center in Bethlehem, PA.  He was also a member of the Raccoon Club and Lappawinzo Club both in Northampton.

He is survived by his wife: Kim Jacoby; his kids: Jimmy, Bubba, Tabby, T.T., and his brother: Scott.

A gathering to celebrate his life will be held from 9 AM to Noon? on Saturday, February 14 at the Raccoon Club, 7662 Tanglewood Road, Northampton, PA

Memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert J. Sostorecz, 69, of Ormond Beach, FL, formerly of Easton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 1, 2015 with his wife by his side. Born July 25, 1945 in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Eugene and Irene (Sule) Sostarecz. He and the love of his life Jessie were married for 27 years.

Bob was a graduate of Easton High School Class of 1963 and Northampton Community College. He was a firefighter for the City of Easton for 28 years before retiring in 1997 with the rank of Captain. After moving to Daytona Beach, FL he began a second career with Daytona Speedway and NASCAR for 13 years. Bob was a friend to all he met and always found the good in everyone. He was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan, enjoyed living and every day was an adventure.

He is survived by his wife, Jessie; brothers: Eugene and his wife Joan of Bethlehem Twp., PA, Craig and his wife Janice, Jeffery and his wife Nanci all of Easton; sister: Sandy Koch and her husband Norman of Bethlehem Twp., PA; sons: Richard and Jeffery; grandchildren; nephews and nieces: Jay, Michael, James, Ryan, Eric, Melanie, Kristi, Mandy, Stacey, Taylor and Janice. His sister Jean and brother James died earlier.

A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with a calling period from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Common Sense for Animals, P.O. Box 589, Broadway, NJ  08808.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Mary Louise Condomitti, 77, of Easton, died Sunday, February 1, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Born February 22, 1937 in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Dungan) Patterson.

Her husband, Samuel Condomitti died in 1999.  She worked for the Borough of Catasauqua for many years until retiring.

She was a member of Wesley Church, Bethlehem and a member of the knitting group of Christ Evangelical Congregational Church “Blue Church”, Williams Township.

Surviving are two sons, Dale Roth and his wife, Melinda of Alabama and Roger Roth and his wife, Lori of Carlisle; a daughter, Jan Raso of Wilson Borough; two brothers, George Patterson of Easton and Charles Patterson of Easton; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  Her brother, William Patterson and her son-in-law, Andre Raso died earlier.

Services will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday, February 5 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 6 – 7:30 pm Wednesday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.