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September 17, 2015
Pamala Sue Walls, 64 of Easton, PA died Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Easton Hospital. She was born July 17, 1951 in Columbus, MS and had been a phlebotomist for a medical laboratory for several years.
She is survived by her mother, sons and a sister.
Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
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September 9, 2015
Geraldine H. “Gerry” Serfas, 91, formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA. Born March 15, 1924 in Lehighton, PA she was a daughter of the late Esther (Berger) and Claude Hill. She and her husband Dr. Lee S. Serfas were married 66 years last October.
She was a graduate of St. Luke’s Nursing School and served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army during WWII. She was also a member of the URW Club, Easton.
She is survived by her husband: Dr. Lee Serfas; sons: Robert Serfas and his wife Monica Morekin-Serfas of Allentown, PA; David Serfas and his wife Laurie of Fairview, NC; daughter: Linda Hewlings and her husband Jim of Kresgeville, PA; brother: Lamont Hill of Chester, NJ; five grandchildren: Brian Hewlings, Kate Hewlings, Kelly Bower and her husband Chad, J.D. Serfas and his wife Katie, Adam Serfas and his fiancé Sweta Patel; and six great-grandchildren: Trent, Wade, Kylan, Westyn, Malcolm and Warren. She was predeceased by four brothers: Maynard, Carmen, Melvin and her twin, Gerald Hill.
Services will be 10:30 AM Monday (Sept. 14) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with visitation from 10 to 10:30 AM. Interment will be private in Gilbert Cemetery, Gilbert, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kiwanis Foundation of Palmer Township, P.O. Box 3165, Palmer, PA 18043.
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September 3, 2015
Donna Cecelia Steveken Morris, 82, died peacefully in St. Luke’s Hospice September 3. Formerly of downtown Bethlehem, PA and Baltimore, MD, Donna was born in St. Paul, MN. Her former husband of 30 years, Joseph Bernard Morris, Jr., who passed in 1999, worked for Bethlehem Steel. Her partner and caregiver, Don Macrae, died suddenly in 2013. Donna worked for over 20 years for PBS-TV Channel 39. Her brother Paul went missing in the Phillipines in 1974. Donna attended St. Joe’s Academy, St. Catherine’s College in St. Paul and graduated from NCACC.
Donna lived a quiet life. She loved: a few people, decorating, music, art, growing things, reading, a good time, a good joke, Monty Python, movies, collecting, chocolate, wine, and traveling. She was: smart, frugal, shy, beautiful, had a sly wit and kept trim by walking, stretching and avoiding carbs and cheese. She was always there for everyone and was known for her ready smile.
Her two daughters, Elizabeth (Betsy) Levin of Allentown and Virginia (Ginny) Carpenter of Bath and their spouses Jon Levin and J.H. Carpenter and her grandchildren Matthew Morris Levin, Michael Chief Levin and KC Leigh Carpenter invite you to join them in a celebration of “Mimi” on Saturday, October 3. Graveside: Nisky Hill Cemetery on Church Street at noon followed by a walk down High Street to the Sun Inn on Main Street. An informal “Irish wake” with food and drink will begin thereabouts in the Sun Inn on Main Street in Bethlehem. All are welcome to join in sharing stories about Donna and having a good time. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Contributions to: Alzheimer’s Disease Research at the UCLA Medical Center, the VNA St Luke’s hospice, or any “poor children’s” charity in Donna’s honor. God bless her soul.
September 1, 2015
Harriet S. McCurdy, 92 died Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA. Born November 28, 1922 in Sunbury, PA she was a daughter of the late Frances (Crone) and Grover Shipman.
A graduate of Sunbury High School, she had been employed by the Jackson Wheelbarrow Manufacturing Co. in Harrisburg for many years. She had also been a member of the Trindle Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years: William R. McCurdy; a daughter: Janet Gruninger of Forks Twp., PA; a son: Brian McCurdy of Kennesaw, GA; a sister: Marian Tressler and 3 grandchildren.
Services are 11:30 AM Saturday,(Sept. 5) in the United Lutheran Church, 167 Seven Points Road, Sunbury, PA with a calling period from 11 to 11:30 AM. Interment will be in the United Lutheran Church Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Moravian Hall Square at www.Moravian.com or the Alzheimer’s Association at www.ALZ.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
August 30, 2015
Doris M. Crane, 86, of Bethlehem Township, died Sunday, August 30, 2015 in ManorCare, Old Orchard.
Born December 4, 1928 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Henry F. and Bertha L. (Horner) Capanna.
She and her husband, Edwin A. Crane were married 63 years. Doris worked in the Freedom High School Cafeteria for 16 years and retired in 1985. Prior to that she worked in the Dixie Cup art department.
She graduated from Easton High School in 1946 and attended Kutztown University. She was a member of College Hill Presbyterian Church, Easton and the U R Welcome group.
Surviving are her husband, Edwin; a son, Stephen A. Crane and his wife, Carol of Wilton, CT; a daughter, Susan M. Crane of Alpharetta, GA; and two grandsons, Evan and Ryan. Seven sisters and a brother died earlier.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 3, 2015 in College Hill Presbyterian Church, Easton. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am until service time on Thursday in the church lounge. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions may be made to College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
August 25, 2015
Dorothy M. Brotzman, 94, of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Phoenixville Hospital. Born September 15, 1920 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Helen (Hentzelman) and Earle L. Brotzman.
A graduate of Easton High School and East Stroudsburg University, she was a teacher in the Easton Area School District and in Long Island, NY before retiring and returning to her home town in recent years.
She was predeceased by her brother: Chief Earle Brotzman of the Easton Fire Department; a sister: Lois Lewis and a nephew: Stewart “Skipper” Lewis . She is survived by a sister: Helen Rose of Horseheads, NY; and 11 nieces and nephews and their families.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 1) with a calling period from 10-11 a.m. in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Interment will be in Easton Heights Cemetery.
A constant supporter of our military men and women, contributions in her memory may be made to any organization supporting them and their families.
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August 24, 2015
Craig T. Stewart, 61, of Raubsville, PA died Monday, August 24, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born August 28, 1953 in Easton, PA and was a 1971 graduate of Easton High School. He had been employed by A & D Tile for more than 30 years. Craig loved fishing, bowling and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Marcia L. (Meyers); 3 children: Craig R. of Palmer Twp., PA, Vernae L. Horwath and her husband Brad of Bethlehem, PA, Curt T. and his wife Sandra of Easton, PA; 6 grandchildren: Chloe, Haley, Cade, Bryn, Tristan and Wynter; his parents and 2 sisters.
A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Friday (Aug. 28) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with a calling period from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to help defer expenses, at any Lafayette Ambassador Bank location or checks payable to “In Care of Marcia Stewart” may be mailed to Lafayette Ambassador Bank, c/o Beth Blue, 1800 Butler St., Easton, PA 18042.
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August 23, 2015
Marion Rose Allen, 83, formerly of Forks Twp., PA died August 23, 2015 at Gracedale. Born October 25, 1931 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Alice (Greenleaf) and Alexander Archer.
She was employed by Strongwear Pants Co., Easton for many years before retiring. Prior to that she worked for A & H Sportswear and the candy factory in Wilson. She attended the Southside Senior Center and was an avid seamstress who loved to cross-stitch and crochet. She also enjoyed camping, fishing and her cabin in the mountains.
She is survived by 2 children: Susan Rabenold and her husband James of Easton, PA, Richard Allen, Jr. and his wife Debra of Wind Gap, PA; siblings: Earl Deihl, Nancy Dunlap, Linda Barber, Dorothy Deihl; 4 grandchildren: Jennifer Weidner, Tammy Carita, Jacob and Jordan Allen; 6 great-grandchildren: Brandon Carita, Zachary, Cheyanne, Mateo, and Jevin Weidner and Summer Rose Shifflett. She was predeceased by her husband Richard “Bud” Allen, Sr. who died in 1993 and a brother Alexander Archer who was killed in action in Korea in 1950.
Services are 11 AM Friday, (Aug. 28) in Forks United Church of Christ, 4500 Sullivan Trail, Stockertown, PA 18083 with visitation from 10 to 11 AM in the church. Interment is in Forks Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the church.
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