Obituaries

Jorge A. Miranda, 79, of Forks Twp., PA died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at home.

Born November 2, 1935 in Ecuador he was a son of the late Olegario and Ana Maria (Cepeda) Miranda.

He was an accountant for a chemical company in Brooklyn, NY for 40 years before retiring.

He is survived by 2 daughters: Cecilia Miranda, with whom he resided, Rocio Aguilar in Texas; a son: George A. Miranda in New York City; brother: Enrique Miranda; sister: Ines Trivino; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday (Mar. 21) in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Rose Inn Ave., Nazareth, PA, with visitation from 2 – 3 p.m. in the church; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Maspeth, NY.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Anna M. Gehret, 83 of Easton, PA died Thursday, March 19, 2015 in Easton Hospital.

Born December 21, 1931 in Dearborn, MI she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Csuka) Barnoski.

Anna enjoyed crocheting, puzzle books, going to the casino and soap operas. She also loved her cat Duchess and her granddogs, Sarah and Krissy.

She is survived by her son: William J. Gehret with whom she resided; her daughter: Debra DeLucca and her husband Greg of Palmer Twp., PA; a sister: Dorothy Setzer and her husband Bruce of Nazareth, PA; and nieces: Sharyn Setzer, Andrea Smith and her husband Jason. She was predeceased by her husband Strickland S. Gehret, a brother: George Barnoski and his wife Doris, and a grandson: Nate Medellin.

Services are private; interment will be in Forks Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Marian L. Schaller, 86, of Bethlehem Township, formerly of Wilson Borough died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family.

Born February 26, 1929 in Aliquippa, she was a daughter of the late Raymond E. and Georgina (Weightman) Hatfield.

Her husband, Bruce A. Schaller died in 1998.  She was an avid quilter and enjoyed playing pinochle for over 33 years with her card club friends.

Surviving are a son, Bruce D. Schaller of Bethlehem Township; two daughters, Janet L. Flavelle and her husband, Fran of Palmer Township and Carol A. Schaller of Palmer Township; two granddaughters, Stephanie and Nicole and her fiancé, Charles; and a great granddaughter, Emma.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 23 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held on Sunday from 6 to 7:30 pm in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Richard C. Long, 73, of Easton, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in his home.

Born January 20, 1942 in Easton, he was a son of the late Frank R. “Dick” and Bertha (Tournier) Long.

He worked at Mack Printing for 41 years and retired in 2000.

Richard was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Easton.  He graduated from Easton High School in 1959, was a member of the Order of Fleas, Easton and was an avid baseball fan.  He enjoyed biking and playing softball.

Surviving is his cousin, Ruth Cameron and her husband Tom of Yonkers, NY.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 3897 Adler Place, Bldg. C, Suite 180, Bethlehem, PA 18018.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Richard Dale Beam, 57, of Allentown, PA died Monday, March 16, 2015 at home.

Born November 22, 1957 in Allentown, he was a construction worker and Christian by faith.

He is survived by his father: Frank F. Beam of Easton, PA; sisters: Sandra Cann of San Diego, CA, Sherri Jones of Saylorsburg, PA, Justine Ciulla of Wilson Borough, PA; 12 nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2 brothers: Frank Beam and Keith Ahart.

A Memorial service will be held  5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 at Christ United Methodist Church, 400 W. Berwick Street, Easton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Christ UM Church, 400 W. Berwick St., Easton, PA 18042.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.