Obituaries

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.

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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.

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Carl R. Golden, Sr., 89, of Bethlehem Twp., PA formerly of Wilson Borough, PA died Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill.

Born February 16, 1925 in Wilson Borough, PA he was a son of the late George M. and Ida (Rilbernd) Golden. He and his wife, Elaine (Fluck) Golden have been married for 65 years.

He had been employed by Alpha Portland Cement, Easton for 22 years before retiring in 1979. He also owned Golden’s Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Service from 1976 to 1989. Prior to that he had his own ice cream business. He was a Corporal in the 13th Airborne Division of the Army during WWII. Carl was a member of the former Memorial United Church of Christ, now New Creation UCC, Palmer Twp. He was on the Board of Directors and membership chair for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Lehigh Valley Chapter and was a past president and life member of Hay School, Wilson Borough.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine; two sons: Carl R., Jr. of Easton, PA, Mark G. and his wife Cynthia of Collegeville, PA, a daughter: Adele R. Meredith and her husband: Walter of Newark, DE; and 4 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a granddaughter and 7 siblings.

Services will be held 11 AM Monday (Oct. 20) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with visitation from 10 to 11 AM. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions may be made to NAMI, 802 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

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Joyce A. Parkansky, 84, of Easton, PA died Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Easton Hospital. Born December 20, 1929 in Easton, PA she was a daughter  of the late Jacob and Margaret (East) Van Norman.

A 1948 graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by the former Fredwell Co. and Easton Pants Factory.

She is survived by her brother: James Van Norman of Easton, PA, sister: Shirley Cope of Palmer Twp., PA; daughter-in Law: Susan Brotzman of Nazareth; 3 grandchildren: Kyle Kostick, Robert Brotzman, Dana Rivera and 5 great-grandchildren: Kayla, Tara, Lara, Hunter and Madison. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Parkansky, a son: Norman Brotzman and daughter: Betty Anne Parkansky.

Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, October 31, Graveside at Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Twp., PA; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the funeral home,1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.

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Thomas M. Marchetti, Sr., 75, of Forks Twp., PA died Saturday, October 11, 2014 at home.

Born February 15, 1939 in Exeter, PA he was a son of the late Samuele and Silvia (Parantelli) Marchetti. He and his wife, Bernadette (Schultz) Marchetti have been married for 46 years.

He was a graduate of Exeter High School, the PA State Police Academy and he was an Army veteran.  Tom was a Trooper with the PA State Police for 27 years; then served as interim Sheriff and Chief Deputy for Northampton County for 10 years.  He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Palmer Twp. and was honored as Man of the Year by UNICO. He also coached for various youth athletics including Forks Football for 40 years.

He is survived by his wife; two sons: Thomas M., Jr. and his wife Daphne of Chatham, NJ, Brian A. and his wife Renee of Basking Ridge, NJ, a daughter: Christine M. of E. Norriton, PA; a sister: Lillian Oliver of W. Orange, NJ; and four grandchildren: Silvia, Abigail, Thomas, III,  and Nicolas. He was predeceased by a brother: Lino and sister: Lena Nankivell.

Mass will be held 11:00 AM Thursday in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton, PA; with visitation from 5 to 8 PM Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and 10:30 to 11 AM Thursday in the church. Interment will be private in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Easton Wrestling Boosters, c/o EAHS, 2601 William Penn Hwy., Easton, PA 18045.

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Walter S. Piasecki, 75, of Upper Nazareth Twp., PA died Saturday, October 11, 2014 at home.

Born February 16, 1939 in Paint Twp., PA he was a son of the late Anthoney and Victoria (Haydus) Piasecki. He and his wife, Alice (Fotta) Piasecki have been married for 51 years.

He had been employed by Ingersoll-Rand for more than 30 years before retiring.  A Marine Corps veteran, he was a member of American Legion Post #9. He was also a life member of Concordia Mannaerchor and served on their Board of Directors. One of Walter’s favorite hobbies was woodworking.

He is survived by his wife; a son: Anthony of Upper Nazareth Twp., two daughters: Lori Sipes and her husband Robert of Falling Waters, WV, Tara Borlodan and her husband David of Fredericksburg, VA; siblings: Stanley Drabic, Helen Piasecki; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.

A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Friday (Oct. 17) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.

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