Obituaries

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.

Nanette L. Jones, 74, of Easton, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 in Moravian Village, Bethlehem.

Born:  December 13, 1939 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late James and Helen (Augustine) Hanlon.

Personal:  She and her husband, Thomas M. Jones were married 25 years.  Nanette was a Department Manager for A&P and Superfresh until retiring.  Prior to that she worked for Binney & Smith and Mack Printing.  Through all her 74 years on Earth, and many more, this sweetly naïve girl and lovingly strong sister, mother, aunt, nana and friend is, and will be, preciously remembered by all whose lives she touched.

Survivors:  husband, Thomas; children, John Pelliciotta and his wife, Nikki of Washington; Sondi Stocker and her husband, Earl of Easton; Philip Virgilio and his wife, Lisa of Easton; sisters, Helene Pursel and her husband, John of Cape May Beach, NJ; MaryEllen Orloski and her husband, Walter of Quakertown; brothers, Richard Hanlon and his wife, Honey of Florida; Bernard Hanlon and his wife, Sara of Texas; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandson and nieces and nephews.  Her brother, Jim Hanlon died June 2013.

Services:  A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 30, 2014 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Helen M. Vasvari, 92, formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Monday, August 25, 2014 at Old Orchard Manor Care, Bethlehem Twp., PA

Born: August 26, 1921 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Marie (Brogan) Powell. Her husband Harold L. Vasvari died in 2011.

Personal: Helen was a graduate of Easton HS, Class of 1939. She and her husband owned and operated Webster’s Restaurant in the Palmer Mall in the 1980’s. She had worked for many years at the Easton Sweet Shop, in Centre Square, Easton. She was loved by all that had the pleasure of sharing life with her. She was full of unconditional love for everyone, especially children and animals. She was a true angel to many.

Memberships: Helen was a loyal member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Easton.

Survivors: 2 sons: Hal “Skip” Vasvari and his wife Colette of Nazareth, PA, Richard Vasvari and his wife Verdi of Whitehall; 6 grandsons: Todd, Chris, Sean, Brett, Jon and Jan; 4 great-grandsons: Bryce, Brady, Cade and Liam; 2 sisters: Lorraine Donnerstod and Irene Dileo and beloved nephew: John Ruvolis. She was predeceased by her husband Harold and siblings: Rosemary Sandt and Anthony Powell, Jr.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 28) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: In lieu of flowers and in honor of Helen’s love of animals, donations can be made to Animals in Distress, P.O. Box 609, Coopersburg, PA 18036.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.