Obituaries

Philip T. “Toby” Consentino, 66, of Easton, died Sunday, February 1, 2015 in Easton Hospital.

Born March 21, 1948 in Easton, he was a son of the late John and Lena Consentino.

He and his wife, the former Elizabeth A. Rak were married 15 years.  He was a truck driver for White Rox Chemical, Phillipsburg and a member of Green Pond United Methodist Church, Easton.

Surviving with his wife, Elizabeth are a son, Harold Consentino of Bethlehem, brothers, John Consentino and Randy Consentino, and sisters, Lena Brunstetter and Brenda Mitchell.  His brothers, Harry Consentino and Richard Consentino died earlier.

Services will be private.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Margaret H. Battaglia, 99, of Easton, died Thursday, January 29, 2015 in ManorCare, Palmer Township.

Born November 30, 1915 in Hazelton, she was a daughter of the late Derwin E. and Geneva H. (McHose) Prugh.

Her husband, William V. Battaglia died earlier.  She worked for Orr’s Department Store, Easton for many years until retiring.

Surviving are her daughter, Barbara Leff of Nazareth and her son, William Battaglia of Allentown.  Her sister, Marion Goodman and her brothers, Earl, John, William and James Prugh died earlier.

Private graveside services will be held at the Northampton Memorial Shrine.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Joseph W. Knecht, 49, of Tamaqua, PA formerly of Easton died Wednesday, January 28, 2015 in Easton Hospital.

Born October 27, 1965 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was a son of the late Lewis and Elizabeth (Hineline) Knecht.

He had been employed by Moser Enterprises in Easton for several years.

He is survived by 11 brothers and sisters: Randy, Wayne, Donna, Gertrude, Harriet, Tina, Harriet, Salome, Helen, Linda, Jenny; and many nieces and nephews. A sister Priscilla died earlier.

A Calling Period will be held from 3:30 to 5 PM Tuesday (Feb. 3) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA.

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

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Helen J. Zielstorff, 93, of Easton, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born October 21, 1921 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Cora Helen (Miller) Zimmerman.

Her husband, Marvin R. Zielstorff died in 2009.  Helen worked for National Fiber Stock, Philadelphia for 22 years until retiring.  Prior to that she worked for Binney and Smith.

She was a member of New Creation United Church of Christ, Palmer Township.  She graduated from Easton High School in 1939 and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.

Surviving are her son, Robert M. Zielstorff of Londonderry, N. H., two grandchildren and two great grandsons.  Her daughter, Dianne L. Zielstorff died in infancy.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 13, 2015 in Easton Heights Cemetery.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Gloria P. Pierson, 70, of Bethlehem died Tuesday, January 27, 2015 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem.

Born March 25, 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of R. D. Pine and Mildred Pine.

She and her husband, Jeffrey R. Pierson were married 47 years.  Gloria attended Moravian Seminary and was a graduate of The American School in Switzerland; Stratford College, Danville, Virginia; and University of Georgia.  She was a member of Northampton Country Club, the Garden Club of Easton, and was a volunteer for the Boutique of the American Cancer Society.

Surviving are her husband, Jeffrey; a son, J. Rod Pierson and his wife, Jennifer of Bethlehem; two daughters, Robin J. Briggs and her husband, John of Hingham, Massachusetts, and Jennifer P. Mack and her husband, Patrick of Allentown; and six grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 2, in Arndt’s Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Road, Easton.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or American Heart Association, www.heart.org.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.