Obituaries

Dorothy L. Herster, of Easton, passed away November l8, 2014 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA.  She was the wife of the late Andrew L. Herster, Jr.  Born October 1, 1920 in Wilson Borough, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Clarence D. and Mabel (Gradwohl) Hummel.  She was a 1938 graduate of Wilson High School.  She was a dedicated volunteer, former member and President of Women’s Board of Easton Hospital and Easton Hospital Board of Trustees.  During WWII she volunteered in surgery at Easton Hospital; she also served on the Girl Scout Council of Forks of the Delaware, and was a member of the Easton Garden Club.  Throughout her life she was a talented cook, great golfer (2 holes in one) and world traveler, as well as an avid floral arranger and accomplished needle pointer.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, of Wilson and former member of Northampton Country Club.

Survivors:  Daughters: Barbara A. Newton and her husband, Henry R., of Bethlehem Township, and Christine L. Murphy and her husband, William K. of Bethlehem Township; Grandchildren:  Elizabeth L. Woolley and her husband Douglas; Henry R. Newton, Jr. and his wife Sonya; William A. Murphy and his wife, Reid; and Peter N. Murphy and his wife Melissa.  Eight great grandchildren and brother, William H. Hummel of Forks Township.

Services:  Calling hours will be held December 1, 2014 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. in the Church.  Ashton Funeral Home of Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be offered to Northampton Community College Foundation, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 or Moravian Academy, 7 East Market Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.   Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Reginald E. “Reggie” Woolverton, 58, of Williams Township, died Monday, November 17, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born February 7, 1956 in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late John Woolverton and Lena Ditmar.

He worked at Impressive Press, Palmer Township, Brown-Daub Ford and Lowe’s.  He also owned and operated Michael’s Printing, Escondido, CA.

He was a member of Raubsville United Methodist Church and graduated from Wilson High School & ENC Vo-Tech in 1976.

Surviving are his Partner, Judy Hunsicker Kunsman, 4 daughters, Jaymee-Leigh Kunsman Lister and husband, Michael, Jr., Melissa Mayorga and husband, Armando, Patricia Kennedy and husband, Chris and Constance Ford and husband, Kellan; his ex-wife, Denise Perdew; 27 siblings, including, Irene Heater, Carmella Kornberger, Jack Still and J.r. Rivera; his aunt and uncle, William and Betsy Gudzinas and 9 Grandchildren.  His adoptive parent, John Gilmore and brother Joe Gudzinas died earlier.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 in Christ Evangelical Congregational Church, “Blue Church”, 2100 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township.  There will be a visitation from 1 to 2:00 pm on Tuesday in the church.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Thomas G. Howells, 52, of Bethlehem, died Friday, November 14, 2014 in his home.

Born September 3, 1962 in Easton, he was the son of George T. Howells, Jr. and the late Maureen (Smith) Howells.

He worked in the food service industry for many years.

Surviving in addition to his father, George, Jr., are 2 sons, Nicholas and Thomas Howells; his step-mother, Linda Howells; 3 sisters, Dawn Magilton and her husband, Tom; Linda Jane Howells and Jennifer Smoke and 2 grandchildren.  His brother, George T. “Bim” Howells, III died last year.

Services will be private.  The family requests memorial contributions be made to the family in care of the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Dennis J. Ingle, 54, of Palmer Township, died Friday, November 14, 2014 in his home.

Born March 14, 1960 in Easton, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Marguerite (Schaffer) Ingle.

He and his wife, the former Harriet Gary were married 22 years.  He served in the US Army and US Air Force and was a truck driver for SMP, Inc., Phillipsburg for over 15 years.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Harriet, are 2 sons, Dennis, Jr. and Kenneth; 2 daughters, Crystal and Ashley; 2 brothers, Kenneth and Timothy; a sister, Sharleen; 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 7 to 8:30 pm on Tuesday in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

May Josephine West, 92, formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp., PA. Born November 25, 1921 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late John P. and Gertrude O. (Kummer) Chandler.

A 1939 graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by Bixler’s Jewelry Store in Easton for 24 years before retiring in 1986. She was a member of the Palmer Moravian Church, Palmer Twp. where served as a Sacristan and was active in their Women’s Fellowship group. She was also a Meals on Wheels volunteer.

She is survived by her daughter: Trudy E. Slawik and her husband Gary of Belvidere, NJ; a brother: Donald W. Chandler of Clearwater, FL; and a granddaughter: Erica Kish-Palos of Palmer Twp., PA. Her husband James L. West died in 2009 and her sister: Margaret C. Brotzman died in 1966.

Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 18)  in Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton, PA with visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the church. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton, PA 18045 for their memorial fund.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.