Obituaries

Martha Leona Niko, 87, of West Easton, died Saturday, March 1, 2014 in New Eastwood Care Center.

Born:  July 13, 1926 in Valley City, IL, she was a daughter of the late Leo Robert and Eva Myrtle (Ham) Shaw.

Personal:  She and her husband, Louis Niko were married 66 years. During WWII she worked in an airplane factory and the Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

Memberships:  She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nazareth.

Survivors:  Husband, Louis; two daughters, Sharon Niko of West Easton and LuAnne Niko of West Easton; a sister, Vera Gomez of San Diego; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Lee Thomas Shaw and William Monroe Shaw died earlier.

Services:  10:30 am Friday, March 7, in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rose Inn Ave., Nazareth.  Call from 9:30 am until service time Friday in the church.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Barry Duane Hartzell, 63, of Palmer Twp., PA died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 25, 2014 in Easton Hospital.

Born: July 5, 1950 in Easton, PA he was a son of Duane and Nancy (Waltz) Hartzell of Wilson Borough. He and his wife, the former Cynthia Hyndshaw celebrated their 45th anniversary on Monday.

Personal: He has been employed by the USDA as a safety inspector for the past 30 plus years. A 1968 graduate of Easton High School, he loved hunting, boating, fishing and the Brookwood Lodge.

Survivors: His parents; his wife; a son: Brad of Palmer Twp.; brothers: Dennis and Daniel of Palmer Twp.; a sister: Gloria Hagenbuch of Williams Twp. and 2 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son: Barry T.

Services: Will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with a calling period from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Frances Bradley, 87, of Saylorsburg, formerly of Nutley, NJ, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014 in New Eastwood Care Center.

Born:  October 4, 1926 in Nutley, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Genevieve (Whelan) Bradley.

Survivors:  A daughter, Nancy Burke; three sons, Ron Gugliociello, Michael Gugliociello, and Stephen Gugliociello; three sisters, Ruth Lyons, Marilyn Berg, and Patricia Coraggio; a brother, Charles Bradley; and two grandchildren.

Services:   Graveside services in Glendale Cemetery, Nutley, NJ will be announced at a future date.  The Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Oliver J. Wischmeyer, 61, of Forks Township, died Monday, February 24, 2014 in his home.

Born:  October 4, 1952 in St. Louis, MO, he was a son of the late Oliver J., Sr., and M. Eileen (Bowers) Wischmeyer.

Personal:  He and his wife, the former Stella E. (Levandowski) were married 37 years.  He served in the Air National Guard and was a director at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Bridgewater, NJ.

Memberships:  He was a member of Dallas-Lafayette Lodge #396, F&AM, Easton.

Services:  A Masonic Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Call from 1:00 pm until service time Thursday in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions:  May be made to Dallas-Lafayette Lodge #396, P.O. Box 3511, Easton, PA 18043-3511 or Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois, 4 Ginger Creek Parkway, Glen Carbon, IL 62034.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Glenn E. Fehr, 69, of Easton, died Sunday, February 23, 2014 in ManorCare, Old Orchard.

Born:  October 9, 1944 in Farragut, Idaho, he was a son of the late Paul E. and Mildred (Miller) Fehr.

Personal:  He worked at Mack Printing and retired in 2006.

Memberships:  He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Easton; West Easton Fire Co.; and Wilson Boro Republican Club.

Survivors:  two sons, Glenn A. Fehr and Gary P. Fehr; two sisters, Diann Serfass and Donna Carrigan; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.

Services:  A private graveside service was held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bushkill Center.  Arrangements by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton.

Memorial Contributions:  American Cancer Society, 393 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Thomas C. Zulick, III, 90, of Easton died Saturday, February 22, 2014 in Easton Hospital.

Born: June 21, 1923 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Thomas C., Jr. and Elizabeth (Green) Zulick. His wife Marie (Pfenning) Zulick died in 2010.

Personal: He wrestled for Lafayette College and graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering in 1949. He had been employed by Western Electric for 20 years before retiring in 1981. He also served in the Army Signal Corps during WWII.

Memberships: He was a member of the Zeta Psi Fraternity at Lafayette and the Twin City Weight Lifting Club.

Survivors: Three sons: Thomas C., IV and his wife Yvonne of Easton; Robert T. and his wife Hollis of Pittsburgh, PA; James L. and his wife Kathleen of Nazareth, PA; 2 brothers: William E. Chipman of Naples, FL; Frank L. Chipman of Greenville, NC; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Marie, his sister Mary Elizabeth and a daughter JoAnn who died in infancy.

Services: Will be private; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com