Obituaries

Richard Allen Foster, 82, formerly of West Easton, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in Gracedale.

Born October 7, 1933 in West Easton, he was a son of the late Chester A. and Anna (DeHart) Foster.

He was treasurer and controller at U.S. Bronze Powders, Flemington, NJ for 30 years and retired in 1998.  He was the zoning chairman for West Easton and was appointed borough manager in 1998.  He graduated from Wilson High School in 1952 and served in the U S Air Force during the Korean War.  He received a BS in accounting from Benjamin Franklin University and attended Muhlenberg College.

He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough where he was secretary and treasurer and served on church council.  He was a member of the Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers and would show his model railroad display at his house to hundreds of people each year.

He is survived by nieces and nephews.  His brothers, George, John and Chester Foster and his sister, Doris Stroble died earlier.

Services will be private.  Interment will be in First Presbyterian Cemetery, Asbury, NJ.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Johnnie C. Sandiford, 66, of Easton, died Saturday, November 21, 2015 in ManorCare, Old Orchard.

Born December 15, 1948 in Colon, Panama, he was a son of Maria Page of Texas and the late Stanley Sandiford.

He worked in food service at Lafayette College for over 30 years.

Surviving with his mother, Maria, are 4 sons, Jonathan, Jarrett, Enrique and Isaiah Sandiford of Easton; 7 siblings, Sonia, Delores, Hortencia, Alicia, Mario, Ricardo and Veronica; and 6 grandchildren.  His brother, Erlando died earlier.

Services will be private.   Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Claudette M.  Hunt, 79 of Bethlehem Twp., PA passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015 at home with her husband Richard and family by her side.  Born January 19, 1936 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Norman and Katherine (Kieffer) Wolfinger.

A 1953 graduate of Wilson High School, she had worked at the former Dixie Cup Co. as  a secretary until her marriage in 1956. She was a faithful member of Green Pond United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and held various positions in the church. She volunteered for Reach to Recovery of the American Cancer Society for more than 14 years and the State Theatre for 12 years.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard J.; sons: Robert and his wife Suzanne of Effort, PA, James and his wife Jill of Nazareth, PA; sisters and brother: Joan Walters, Jean Houck and Norman Wolfinger; son-in-law: Tom Wright; 6 grandchildren: Devin, Beth, Joshua, Jesse, Brandon and Shane; and 3 great-grandsons: Aiden, Blake and Andrew. She was predeceased by her daughter: Wendy Wright in 2007.

Services are 11 AM Monday, (Nov. 23) in Green Pond UM Church, 4411 Green Pond Rd, Easton with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment: Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to Green Pond UM Church 4411 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Frederick E. May, Jr., 89 of Easton, PA died Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. Born May 3, 1926 in Franklin, NJ he was a son of the late Lillian (Brinker) and Frederick May, Sr.

He was Fire Fighter for the City of Easton for 25 years, retiring as Captain in 1974. Fred was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Tatamy and various area social clubs. He was a WWII Navy veteran and proud member of the NRA. He was also a member of F. & A.M., Easton Lodge and various area social clubs.

He is survived by a son: Donald A. May and his wife Connie of Nazareth, PA; grandchildren: Fred IV, Deana, Stephen, Matt and  great-grandchildren: Gavin, Isabella, Amelia, Veronica and Kendall. He was predeceased by his wife: Thelma (Dunn) May in 2003 and a son: Frederick May, III in 2007.

Services are 10 AM Wednesday (Nov. 25) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation from 6:30 to 8 PM Tuesday. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Larry D. Kinchen, 62 of Easton, PA died Monday, November 9, 2015 at home with his wife by his side and surrounded by love. He and his wife the former Mary Ann McNair have shared 30 years together. Born October 1, 1953 in Alberta, VA he was a son of the late Ellen (Word) and Major Kinchen.

Known as the “Pallet Man”, he had been employed by Purity Zinc in Easton for many years and prior to that by Pallet Express. He was a member of the Greater Shiloh Church of Easton and the South Side Civic Association. He was also an active member of the Democratic Party.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; grandchildren: Morgan, Amber and Todd Williams; daughters: Katie Boylan and fiancé Josh Fry and her children: James, Saira and Zachary; April Blair and husband George and their family; Crystal Wright and her family; sisters: Frances Gillis and husband Cecil, Mabel Wynn and Margie Kinchen and many nieces and nephews. His beloved “Jake” died this year.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 20 at 11 AM in The Greater Shiloh Church Chapel, 201 Brother Thomas Bright Ave., Easton, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA  18015.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.