Obituaries

Joseph Baylog, Jr., 86 of Forks Twp., PA died Friday, May 23, 2014 in Easton Hospital.

Born: October 2, 1927 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Korhut) Baylog, Sr.

Personal: He was a 1945 graduate of Easton High School graduating from Lafayette College in 1951. He was a Mechanical Engineer for companies in the Lehigh Valley for more than 40 years before retiring. He also served in the Navy during WWII. Joe will be fondly remembered as a wonderful father, husband, and friend whose passions included a love of the outdoors, history, and his fellow man.

Memberships: He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Easton; the Delaware and Potomac River Paddling Association and the Delaware Canoe Club.

Survivors: His wife of 55 years: the former Catherine Ellen Daws; children: Joseph D. Baylog and his wife Robin, Carol Miller and her husband Matt all of Forks Twp., PA, Alice Van Horn of Hunter, NY; a granddaughter: Elana Baylog and niece and nephews: Lou, Ed, Joe, Mary Kay and Eric Schultheis. His sister: Helen Schulthies died in March.

Services: 11:30 a.m. Friday (May 30) Graveside in Easton Heights Cemetery, North 10th St., Easton; with visitation from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton Street, Easton, PA. A Celebration of his Life will be held at the Riverside Bar & Grill, Rt. 611 N,  immediately following the visitation Thursday.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., www.alz.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Charles Orth, 96, of Plainfield Township, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 in Gracedale.

Born:  October 31, 1917 in Kintnersville, he was a son of the late Edward and Rosella (Wagner) Orth.

Personal:  He and his wife, the former Martha Seifert were married 74 years.  He served in the Army Air Force during WWII.  He owned and operated Charlie’s Snack Bar, Forks Township, served on the Board of Directors of The Second National Bank of Nazareth, and was a self-employed building contractor.

Memberships:  Charles was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Tatamy; a founding member of the Bushkill Valley Motorcycle Club; a member of E-Z Goers RV Group; an airplane pilot and member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

Survivors:  wife, Martha; 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; nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.  Five brothers, Walter, Ellis, William, Raymond, and Edward Orth and a sister, Bertha Laughlin died earlier.

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

Memorial Contributions:  St. Peter’s UCC, Fourth St., Tatamy, 18085 or Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

George M. Hochwarter, 84 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Wednesday, May, 7, 2014 at home.

Born: August 15, 1929 in Bethlehem, PA he was a son of the late John Hochwarter and Theresa (Teygi) Hochwarter Sigmund. He and his wife Beatrice (Back) Hochwarter have been married for 25 years.

Personal: He was employed by PBNE Railroad, Bethlehem Steel for many years before retiring and was a 1947 graduate of Easton High School where he played football and wrestled. He also loved hunting, fishing and dancing.

Survivors: His wife: Beatrice; a son: Raymond Hochwarter and his partner Dirk Pruitt of Fernley, NV; 6 daughters: Margaret Paschal and her husband Vincent of Easton; Georgann Martinez and her husband Amalio of Virginia Beach, VA; Loriann Sliker and her husband Charles of Chester, NJ; Deborah Huff of Highbridge, NJ; Maryann Chavous of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Donna Trauger of Bethlehem, PA; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by his parents; his step-father: Louis Sigmund and brothers: Raymond and Richard Hochwarter.

Services: 2 PM Monday (May 12) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation from 1 to 2 PM. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the American Cancer Society.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.