Obituaries

Catherine Ellen Baylog, 85, of Forks Twp., PA died Wednesday, September 10, 2014 in Alexandria Manor, Bath, PA.

Born May 30, 1929 in Wilson Borough, PA she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Kula (Stofflet) Daws. Her husband Joseph Baylog, Jr. died in May of this year.

She graduated from Wilson High School in 1947 and received her Bachelor’s degree from Moravian College. She had been employed by the Northampton County Dept. of Aging for more than 15 years as a Caseworker and was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Easton and the Delaware Canoe Club. Catherine will be fondly remembered as a wonderful mother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed nature, reading and spending time with family.

Survivors: She is survived by three children: Alice Van Horn of Hunter, NY, Joseph D. Baylog and his wife Robin, Carol Miller and her husband Matt all of Forks Twp., PA; a brother: Herbert R. Daws of Nazareth, PA , a granddaughter: Elana Baylog, niece and nephews: Lou, Ed, Joe, Mary Kay and Eric Schultheis.

Services: Will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2014 Graveside at Easton Heights Cemetery, N.10th St., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorials: Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association or The Carter Center.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Elizabeth E. “Betty” Stem, 87, formerly of Easton and Bethlehem Township, died Sunday, September 7, 2014 in Blough Health Care Center.

Born:  March 14, 1927 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Willard and Ellen (Laubach) Brewen.

Personal:  Her husband, Jack Stem, died in 1990.  Betty was a secretary for the Easton Area School District for over 20 years and retired in 1989.  She graduated from Wilson High School in 1944.

Memberships:  She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough, the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees and she served on the Women’s Board of Easton Hospital.

Survivors:  two sons, Jon W. Stem of Allentown and Jan W. Stem and his wife, Gail of Richmond, VA; a daughter, Lee Ann Scanlon and her husband, Dave of Perkasie; five grandchildren and a great grandson.  Her brother, Joseph Brewen and her sister, Nelda Rapp died earlier.

Services:  9:30 am Wednesday, Sept. 10th in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Wilson Borough.  Call from 6 to 7:30 pm Tuesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Memorial Contributions:  American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley, 964 Marcon Blvd., Suite 220, Allentown, PA 18109.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert Lyons, 91, of Easton, died Saturday, September 6, 2014 in Country Meadows, Bethlehem Township.

Born:  March 21, 1923 in Easton, he was a son of the late G. I. Lyons and Sarah (Groh) Lyons.

Personal:  He was a part owner of the family business, G. I. Lyons Floor Covering, Co., Easton that was founded by his father in 1938.  He was married to Anne Snyder-Lyons for 23 years.  His first wife, Harriet (Kaplan) Lyons died in 1982.  He graduated from Easton High School in 1940.  Robert was a Technical Sergeant with the 501st Bombardment Squadron 345th Bombardment Group of the US Army during WWII; awarded the Asian-Pacific Theater Service Medal with 7 Bronze Stars; Victory Medal-Philippines Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star; Air Medal; and Distinguished Unit Badge.

Memberships:  He was a member of B’nai Abraham Synagogue, Wilson Borough and the Jewish Community Center, Easton.

Survivors:  Two daughters, Debra Spero of Las Vegas and Stacy Lyons-Ellison of Brooklyn, NY; a son, Steven Lyons of New York City; a sister, Bayla Cohen; and four grandchildren.  His brother, Joseph Lyons died earlier.

Services:  10:00 am Tuesday, Sept. 9th in B’nai Abraham Synagogue, Wilson Borough.  Interment will be in B’nai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Township.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions:  B’nai Abraham Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Dorothy J. “Dot” Mack, 92, of Bethlehem Twp. PA died Sunday, August 31, 2014 at the Hospice House of St. Luke’s VNA.

Born: June 1, 1922 in Jersey Shore, PA she was a daughter of the late William Leland and Alma Viola (Long) Mahaffey. Her husband Donald F. Mack died in 2010.

Personal: She had been employed by Bell Telephone in Williamsport for more than 20 years. During WWII she worked in an aircraft engine assembly plant.

Memberships: She was a tithing member of the Palmer Moravian Church.

Survivors: Her son: David B. Mack and his wife Linda of Bethlehem Twp., PA; her granddaughter: Kristin Mooney and her great-grandson: Kieran Mooney of Virginia Beach, VA. She was predeceased by her husband Donald F., her daughter Linda L. Barnard and her twin brother: William Leland Mahaffey, Jr. who died during WWII.

Services:  Will be private; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the American Cancer Society, 393 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.