Obituaries

Kenneth J. Bird, 89, of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus.

Born: October 7, 1924 in Scranton, PA he was a son of the late William and Mary (Grady) Bird.

Personal: A 1942 graduate of Easton High School, he had been employed by Mack Printing for more than 40 years before retiring. He served in the Army during WWII and was a physical fitness nut who enjoyed tennis, bicycling and walking.

Memberships: He was a member of the Fleas Club and 26 year volunteer for Meals on Wheels.  

Survivors: His wife of 62 years, the former Marian Cawley; 4 daughters: Louise B. Mease and her husband Wayne D. of Canadensis, PA; Eleanor B. Neff and her husband Chuck of Cape May Court House, NJ; Donna Jean Lederer and her husband Ron of Danielsville, PA; Eileen A. Lewis and her husband William of Northampton, PA; a sister: Dorothy Potteiger of Palmer Twp., PA; 6 grandchildren: Molly and Rachel Lederer; Benjamin and Mandy Mease; Matthew and Amy Neff; and 2 great-grandchildren: Leah Dorney and Jase Lederer. He was predeceased by a sister: Evelyn Rossi.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 11) in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Avenue, Easton, with visitation from 10:30 to 11 in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045 or to Meals on Wheels of Northampton County, 4240 Fritch Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18020.

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Sherry Jean Lawson Manigo, 33, of Easton died Sunday, January 5, 2014 in the VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born: July 23, 1980 in Abington, PA she was a daughter of Morris and Rose (Lawson) Johnson with whom she resided.

Personal: She was employed by Burger King in Easton for several years.

Memberships: She was a member of the former Legacy Ministries congregation in Easton.

Survivors: Her parents; children: DaShawn, Isaiah, Nitisha, Dynasty; and siblings: Morris and Dawn Lawson; John, James, Kristel, Rose and Amanda Johnson.

Services: A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday (Jan. 10) in Open Bible Fellowship Church, 1400 Lehigh St., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice, 1510 Valley Center Pkwy., Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or Open Bible Fellowship Church, 1400 Lehigh St., Easton, PA 18042.

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Shirley Lorraine Beck Dutt, 81, of Easton, passed peacefully into her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, January 5, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest.

Born: A daughter of the late Stewart and Lottie Beck, she was born and raised in Wallenpaupack Village, Hawley, PA. She graduated with high honors from Moravian College in 1954 and has lived in Easton since then.

Personal: Known to her family as Emmy and Mazdie, Shirley was love personified. She had an endless supply of smiles, hugs, love and encouragement for everyone she met. A loving and devoted wife and mother, a beam of sunshine and a devout Christian, she brightened the world and will be sorely missed.  

Memberships: Shirley was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem for 60 years.

Survivors: Her loving husband of 56 years: Karl; daughters: Janna and Lisa; son: Andrew; brother: Warren Beck; and four grandsons: Karl, Joey, Theo and Ian. She was predeceased by her brothers: Merrill, Theodore, Franklin, Elbert, Blaine and Richard Beck.

Services:   A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 1st at 2:00 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center Street, Bethlehem with a reception to follow. Shirley was laid to rest in a private family service at Easton Cemetery in January. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton handled the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.

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Maria DeCarmen Troche Rosado, 86, of Easton, died January 2, 2014 in North Carolina.

Born:  September 11, 1927 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico.

Survivors:  Eight sons, eight daughters, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services:  A graveside service will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, Jan. 10 at South Easton Cemetery, West Lincoln and Iron Streets, Easton.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions:  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.