Obituaries

Bradley S. Kohler, 80, of Hanover Twp., PA died Monday, November 3, 2014 in Gracedale.

Born August 26, 1934 in Easton he was a son of the late Melvin J. and Bessie “Betty” (Odenwelder) Kohler.

He had been a Major League Baseball Scout for 41 years before retiring. He scouted for the Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Pilots and Milwaukee Brewers before going to the Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau in 1974. Prior to that he had been employed by the City of Easton in the Public Works Department and was a youth baseball coach in Easton for many years.  He was a former director of the VFW Baseball Program in Easton for which he chaired the PA State Championship held in 1962. He was a member of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association and was inducted into numerous Halls of Fame including the Middle Atlantic Baseball Scouts Association Hall of Fame where his name is on a plaque in the Baltimore Orioles Stadium and the PA American Legion Sports Hall of Fame. In 1991 he was honored as the Mid-Atlantic Major League Scout of the Year. He also served in the US Army.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years: Patricia (Williamson) Kohler; sons: Mark S. Kohler of Newberry, FL; Gerald L. Bowyer and his wife Susan of McKeesport, PA; and 7 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother Thomas M. Kohler.

Services will be held Graveside, Noon on Thursday (Nov. 6) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Resident’s Activities Fund, c/o Gracedale, 2 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth, PA  18064.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Dr. Sherman “Doc” Ames, II, V.M.D., of Stewartsville, NJ, left us on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Lopatcong Care Center, just five days shy of his 91st birthday.

Born in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Dr. Sherman and Nora Ames.

He was a 1941 graduate of Easton High School, where he was class president and valedictorian of his class.  He then attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the swim team and Theta Xi Fraternity.
His education was interrupted when he enlisted in the Navy Air Corps to become a pilot in World War II, following which he attended the School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1950 with the degree of V.M.D.
After a year of internship in Bedford, PA, he returned to join his father in the practice of veterinary medicine in Easton, treating both large and small animals, including such diverse sizes as an ermine and an elephant.  Notable in his career was the publication in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association of his article describing a novel surgical procedure he originated for the correction of a twisted stomach in cows.  He retired in 1998.  During all this time, he maintained his flight status in the United States Navy Reserve, retiring as a lieutenant commander.
He was a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Easton, where he was a Paul Harris Fellow and an Easton Rotary Service Foundation Fellow, as well as a Life Member of the New Jersey, Pennsylvania and American Veterinary Medical Associations.  He was also a Life Member of the American Legion and a member of the Military Officers of America Association.

Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Elizabeth “Betsy”; children, Eleta Kline and husband, Roger; Sherman, III; Dr. Abbe; Warren and wife, Jodi; Sheridan and wife, Lori; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren as well as a sister, Betty Evans.  His sister, Nora Ricci predeceased him.

Celebrate the life of Dr. Sherman Ames, II by sharing memories with family and friends from 2 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Flynn’s on the Hill, 341 Pursel St., Phillipsburg, NJ.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be sent to The Easton Rotary Foundation, c/o Michael Dowd, 25 Chestnut Ridge Circle, Easton, PA 18042 or The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, c/o Jean Suta, 427 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, directed to the Veterinary Student Scholarship Fund.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert P. Goldfarb, 69, of Bethlehem, PA died Sunday, October 26, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born August 17, 1945 in NYC, NY he was the son of the late Morris and Muriel (Wartels) Goldfarb.

He was a graduate of the Petty School and received his BA in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania in 1967. He also earned his Ph.D. in American Civilization from the University of PA.  A leader and mentor for many, he owned Craft Rug Mills in Easton for many years before joining the MCS Industries, Inc., Forks Twp. as Vice President for Wall Décor in 1994. He was responsible for building Wall Décor within MCS to where it was identified as the top company in the US in that field.  He was also a champion tennis player, winning many tournaments over his lifetime, including the North Carolina State Championship for his age group in his later years. A longtime member of the Northwood Racquet Club, he also enjoyed reading and time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years: Beth (Sharp) Goldfarb; a son: David Morel of Tempe, AZ;  a grandson: Race Morel; Beth’s children: Clifford Eisenhut of NYC, NY, Kevin Eisenhut and his son, Reese of W. Lawn, PA,  Joshua Weckerle of Bethlehem, PA; and his first wife: Catherine Goldfarb. He was predeceased by a son: Grant Goldfarb and a sister Rona Sussman.

Services will be held at Noon on Wednesday (Oct. 29) in the Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton St., Easton, PA, with a viewing from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton St., Easton, PA  18042.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Barbara Ann Dunbar, 79, of Harmony Twp., NJ died Saturday, October 25, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Warren Campus.

Born October 20, 1935 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late F. Franklin and Elva A. (Ritter) Geehr. Her husband John E. “Jack” Dunbar died in Oct. of 2007.

She had been employed by Mack Printing in Wilson; Schippers Service in Easton for more than 20 years; Jiorle’s Office Supply Co. in Phillipsburg and for her son Steven F. Dunbar, Attorney at Law all before retiring.  A 1953 graduate of Easton High School, she served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and volunteered at NORWESCAP.

She is survived by sons: Craig J. Dunbar and his wife Lisa Yahle-Dunbar of Lewis Center, OH; Steven F. Dunbar and his wife Darlene of Roseto, PA; daughter: Sharon L. Dunbar, with whom she resided; brother: Frederick B. Geehr of Springtown PA; sister: Diane Kenerup of Bangor, PA; 2 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren.

Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA, with visitation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Harmony Twp. Volunteer Fire CO., 440 Brainards Rd., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.