Obituaries

Blanche M. Hann, 64, of Easton, PA died Friday, November 8, 2013 at Gracedale.

Born: March 1, 1949 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Gustav and Ruth (Jones) Hoops.

Personal: She had worked at the Wash-a-teria in Wilson and as a nurse’s aide in Illinois for many years. She loved bingo, puzzle books and time with her grandchildren.

Survivors: Four children: Danielle Hann; Tyson Hann and his wife Autumn all of Easton; Preston Hoops and his wife Megan in Japan; Richard Hann and his wife Robin in Illinois; siblings: Synthia Snyder; Julia Roe; Melinda Ford; Melody Pedroza; Larry, Dennis, Meg and Phillip Hoops; and 6 grandchildren.

Services: Will be private; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

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

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Dorothy M. Albino, 82, formerly of Bethlehem, died Saturday, November 2, 2013 in Emeritus at Allentown.

Born:  May 8, 1931 in Williston, ND, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Olga (Knudson) Johnson.

Personal:  She graduated from Pace University with a BS degree in economics and became the first woman Vice President of Chemical Bank in Manhattan.  Her first husband, George Katranakis and her second husband, Caesar Albino died earlier.

Survivors:  Her daughter, Teresa Langoussis of Bethlehem; her brother, Roy Johnson; and her grandson, Nicholas.

Services:  6:30 pm Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 5:30 pm until service time Wednesday in the funeral home.

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Asher J “Jack” Moser, 94, of Easton, PA died Monday, October 28, 2013 surrounded by his loving family, after being stricken at home.

Born: May 7, 1919 in Easton, he was a son of the late Charles and Anna (Harrigan) Moser. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years: Josephine (Skears) Moser in 2010.

Personal: He had been employed by the Follett Corp., Easton for 22 years before retiring and was an accomplished musician who played multiple instruments including his favorite, the bass fiddle. Jack’s first job, at the age of 14, was playing with a band the night prohibition ended in 1933. He played with several groups including The Vagabonds, The Joe Squarcia Quartet and the Parke Frankenfield Orchestra. He also performed in USO shows during his tour of duty in the Army during WWII where he served in North Africa and Italy. Jack was a skilled wood craftsman who made grandfather and grandmother clocks and other treasures for his family.

Memberships: He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Easton.

Survivors: 4 children: R. James Moser and his wife Nancy of Bethlehem Twp., PA; Nancy Black and her husband Joseph; Patricia Shiroff and her husband Richard all of Williams Twp., PA; Charles Moser and his wife Patti of Lower Nazareth Twp., PA; a sister: Margaret Rothrock of Tatamy, PA; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife: Josephine and siblings: Seldon Schmoyer and Dolores Noe.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 31) in St. Bernard’s Oratory,  132 S. 5th Street, Easton; with visitation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the American Heart Assoc., 212 East Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

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Joan R. “Becky” Vough, 53, of Forks Township, died Friday, October 25, 2013 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born:  August 29, 1960 in Passaic, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Joan (Gilmore) Powell.

Personal:  She was a graduate of Maricopa High School, Phoenix, AZ.

Memberships:  Becky was a member of the West Easton Fire Company.

Survivors:  Her significant other of 23 years, Gregory F. Mitek;  a son, U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Christopher Vough and his wife, Venessa of Washington; a daughter, Mallory Vough and her partner, James Siegfried of Nazareth; sisters, Lynn Powell Bishop of California, Heather Polich and her husband, Frank of New Mexico, and Lois Powell of California; brothers, Thomas Powell of Arizona, Jacques Powell and his wife, Jenny of Arizona, William Powell of Louisiana, and Peter Powell and his wife, Christine of New Mexico.

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

Memorial Contributions:  To a charity of one’s choice.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.