Obituaries

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.

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.

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.

Rickey L. Bartholomew, 48, of Glendon, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 in his home.

Born August 15, 1967 in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was a son of Carl W. Bartholomew and the late Emma Jane (Rissmiller) Bartholomew.

Surviving with his father are his children, Rickey and Christopher; his sister, Tammy Walker and a granddaughter.  His brother, Carl died earlier.

A Celebration of Life will be held from Noon to 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 16, 2016 in the Phillipsburg Fire Department, 324 Firth St., Phillipsburg.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Malinda M. VanSyckle, 48, of Nazareth, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 in her home.

Born April 28, 1967 in Easton, she was a daughter of William VanSyckle, Jr. and his wife, Joyce and Bonnie (Golden) Mammana and her husband, Peter.

Malinda worked at ManorCare, Old Orchard for over 15 years.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough and was a Girl Scout leader in Nazareth.

Surviving with her parents are her children, Richard, Tiffany and Sarah Bachman and her sisters, Denise VanSyckle, Shannon Wickkiser and her husband, Tristan and Jennifer Lesak.  Her brother, William VanSyckle, III died earlier.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Township.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.