Obituaries

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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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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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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George J. Mechalakos, 92 a lifetime resident of Easton, PA and veteran of World War II, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital after a long illness.  He was born on July 17, 1923 in Easton, PA, the son of James Mechalakos and Jane Stamatakos of Sparta, Greece.

In his youth he divided his time between school and work at the Easton Sweet Shop, the family business and prominent Easton fixture, founded in 1916 by his father.  After the death of his father when George was 15, he went on to graduate from Easton High School with a perfect 12 year attendance record while simultaneously managing the Easton Sweet Shop with his mother.  After graduating from high school in 1938 he enrolled at Lafayette College, soon after taking leave from his studies to enlist in the United States Army during World War II.  He fought in Germany as a member of Company K, 335th Infantry Regiment where he was captured and held as a prisoner of war until his release and honorable discharge in 1946 at the rank of sergeant.  He received numerous citations for his service, including 2 bronze stars.  Upon his return home he completed his Bachelor’s Degree at Lafayette and resumed management of the Sweet Shop. He met his future wife Chrisanthe in 1962 and they were married in 1963.  They co-managed the Easton Sweet Shop until their retirement in 1984. He was also owner of James Realty which included the former Sweet Shop and adjoining properties until 2005.  George was an active member of the Greek Orthodox Church.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Chrisanthe, his son James and wife Martha, and his grandchildren Mary and George Mechalakos. He was predeceased by his sister Mary in 1992.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday, (Aug.  27) in the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 20th St. and Hay Terrace, Easton with visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton Street, Easton. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the church, 319 S. 20th Street, Easton, PA 18042.

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Helen B. Whipland, 96 of Palmer Twp., PA died Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Gracedale, Nazareth, PA. Born May 15, 1919 in Goshen, NY she was a daughter of the late Stella (Kovalski) and John Kuligowski.

A member of Calvary Baptist Church, Bethlehem Twp., PA, she had been a caregiver for many people over the years. She was also a generous supporter of the Disabled American Veterans.

She is survived by her daughter: Julie H. Tanis and her husband Pastor Jack Tanis with whom she resided; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.  Her husband: Stanley P. Whipland, Sr.; her son: Stanley P. Whipland, Jr.; a brother and 5 sisters all died earlier.

A Memorial service will be held August 30th (Sunday) at 3:00 PM in Calvary Baptist Church, 5300 Green Pond Rd., Easton. Interment will be private in the Bay Pines National Cemetery in Florida.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church, 5300 Green Pond Rd., Easton, PA  18045 or at www.Wounded Warriors.org.

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Joseph William Grollman, 78 of Williams Twp., PA died Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Easton Hospital. Born July 13, 1937 in Easton he was a son of the late Gertrude (Philips) and I. Jacob Grollman.

He was a 1955 graduate of Wilson High School and attended the University of Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the army and was stationed in Germany where he was a member of the 3rd Infantry Division Band. After his discharge in 1961 he returned to Easton and joined the family business Grollman’s, a women’s fashion store in downtown Easton which was founded in 1904. Following the store closing in 1991, he worked for The Express-Times until his retirement.

He was an active member of several retail and civic organizations. He served on the Board of Directors for the PA Retailers Association and  was a Vice Chairman of the Easton Parking Authority. He was also a member of Easton City Council and former Chairman of the Easton Planning Commission. He served on the Board of Mary Meuser Library and is a member of the Temple Covenant of Peace, Easton.

Joe played trombone and performed in various local bands for many years. His love of music encompassed every genre from classical to jazz and he was able to play the piano until just recently.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Merle (Flitter) Grollman; a daughter: Julie Shinbaum and her husband Dana of Scottsdale, AZ; 2 sons: Michael Grollman and his wife Dana of Redondo Beach, CA, Peter Grollman and his wife Alexa of Wynnewood, PA; a brother: Dr. Albert Grollman and his wife Judith of Rockville, MD; and 7 grandchildren: Noah, Naomi and Natalie Shinbaum, Max and Jack Grollman; Jesse and Sasha Grollman.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday (Aug. 7) in the Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, with interment in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.