Obituaries

Carroll L. Palmer, 97, of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, October 10, 2014 at Manor Care, Old Orchard.

Born July 1, 1917 in Wilson Borough, PA she was the daughter of the late Henry and Edna (Meissner) Eichlin. Her husband of 43 years, Colonel Henry Unangst Palmer died in 1985.

A 1935 graduate of Easton High School, she lived in Easton most of her life, although she resided briefly in San Francisco, Germany, and France with her husband. She was a volunteer member of the Red Cross during WWII.  She was a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Palmer Twp. where she served on the church council as well as many committees. She was a charter member of the Palmer Historical Society and a member of numerous organizations including the Palmer Republican Club, and the Easton Couturier Club, where she served as President. She was also an honorary life member of the PA Parents and Teachers Assoc.

Carroll was an avid nature enthusiast, history buff and loved to travel both domestically and internationally. Kind and generous to all, she drew people toward her from many circles.

She is survived by her son Henry K. Palmer and his partner Brian Scarpati of Philadelphia. Brothers: James and Henry Eichlin and sister: Ellen Gleue preceded her in death.

Services will be held Graveside 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 15) at Easton Cemetery, North 7th St., Easton; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045.

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Sarah “Sally” (Melville) Belluso of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2014, with her daughter Diane by her side. Sally was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on August 10, 1930, the daughter of the late Martin J. and Sadie (Walsh) Melville.

A Warwick resident until moving to Pennsylvania four years ago, Sally graduated from St. Xavier’s Academy, and earned degrees from Bryant College and the University of Rhode Island. Sally overcame a handicap by learning to type rapidly with one hand. She worked as a civilian secretary for the US Navy and Air Force with top level clearances, working overseas at military bases in South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, and Saudi Arabia before returning to the States and working at Quonset Naval Base.

Sally was a lifelong Democrat with a great interest in local and national politics, working for several local candidates. She fought hard for Rhode Islanders in need with her involvement in the Coalition for Consumer Justice and started a child abuse prevention organization. Sally also volunteered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which helped her immensely when her son was young. Sally valued education and enrolled at URI in her mid-60’s, earning a degree in Social Work.

She is survived by her two loving daughters: Sandra (son-in-law Henry) Suarez of Gardnerville, Nevada, and Diane (son-in-law John) Bucci of Easton, Pennsylvania, and five cherished grandchildren: Nicholas and Katrina Suarez of California, Daniel Suarez of Wyoming, and Andrew and Allison Bucci of Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her beloved son, John M. Belluso.  She was the sister of the late Sister Mary J. Claver, RSM, Helen Charette, and Martin J. Melville, Jr.  She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, www.mda.org, in Sally’s memory will be appreciated.

Joseph Gramauskis, 91, of Forks Twp., PA died Tuesday, October 7, 2014 in Easton Hospital.

Born October 31, 1922 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Zenonas and Pauline (Entkos) Gramauskis.

He had been employed by Bethlehem Steel for many years before retiring. After his retirement, he worked as a steel inspector for MCP Company in Bath.  A 1940 graduate of Easton High School, he served in the Navy during WWII and was a very talented wood carver.

He is survived by his wife: Sara (Laubach) Cooley-Gramauskis; step-children: Ray “Skip” Scheetz and his husband Michael Perry of Stroudsburg, PA, Gail Schramel and her husband Glenn of Northampton, PA; niece and nephew and his special pal, his dog: Jesse. He was predeceased by a brother: Sam and his first wife: Eleanor.

Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday (Oct. 13) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA, with visitation from 1:30 to 2 p.m.  Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

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William Arnold Smith, 68 of Easton, PA took his place in the Kingdom of God, Monday, October 6, 2014.

Born April 19, 1946 in Easton he was the son of the late William E. and Madeline (Arnold) Smith.

Bill was an Elvis fan and impersonator appearing locally and in Atlantic City. He was also a member of Cornerstone Ev. Free Church, Easton and former Civil Defense volunteer for the Palmer Fire Co.

Though he was taken from us suddenly he will be greatly missed by: his children: William, Lori, Carol and Louie; sisters: Darlene Solove, Deborah Mucklin; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; companion: Dana Brown; 2 nieces, 2 nephews and 2 great-nieces. He was predeceased by 1 grandchild.

Services will be held Tuesday (oct. 14)  11:00 a.m. Graveside in Easton Heights Cemetery, N. 10th St., Easton, with visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday (Oct. 13) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA.

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Martha S. Orth, 95, of Plainfield Township, died Monday, October 6, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born June 2, 1919 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Elbert and Martha (Santee) Seifert.

Her husband, Charles Orth died in May of this year.  She and her husband owned and operated Charlie’s Snack Bar, Forks Township.  She also worked at Binney and Smith, Easton.  She graduated from Easton High School in 1936.

Martha was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Tatamy, the Bushkill Valley Motorcycle Club, and the E-Z Goers RV Group.

Surviving are three daughters, Suzanne Keller, Priscilla Harvey and her husband, David, Rebecca Gelles and her husband, George; a son, Charles B. Orth and his wife, Kimberly; a sister, Harriet Laube; nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Services will be private.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s UCC, 401 Broad St., Tatamy, 18085.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Eleanor J. Morgenstern, 97, of Phillipsburg, NJ passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Warren Campus, Phillipsburg, NJ.

Born April 4, 1917 in Easton, PA she was the daughter of the late Mathias Frank Fegley and Jennie L. (Bieber) Fegley.  Her husband John E. Morgenstern, Sr. died in September of 1971.

A 1934 graduate of Wilson High School, she was a lifelong member of First Moravian Church, Easton where she had served as a Sunday School teacher, choir member and on the Guild. She was also named Member of the Year by the church in 2010. Eleanor was devoted to her family, her church and her church family.

She is survived by three children: John E. Morgenstern, Jr. and his wife Patricia Hanzsek of Hampton, NH, Wendy J. Mamana and her husband James, Robert M. Morgenstern and his wife Patty all of Bangor, PA; six grandchildren: Lisa Bath, Chris and John Mamana, Amanda Duane, Jared and Christian Morgenstern; and ten great-grandchildren: Sarah, Grace, Ella, Jenna, Jackson, Claire, Aiden,  Amelia, Tias, and Aurora. Her brother Robert Fegley preceded her in death.

Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 1) in the First Moravian Church, 225 N. 10th Street, Easton, PA 18042 with visitation from 1 to 1:30 p.m.in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.