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October 10, 2013
Lyric Hazel Star LaBonne was stillborn, Thursday, October 10, 2013 in St. Luke’s’ Hospital, Allentown, PA. She was a daughter of Steven LaBonne and Megan Hammerstone of Wind Gap, PA.
Survivors: In addition to her parents, she is survived by 2 sisters: Kimberlina and Rorie; aunt: Tanya Everitt; and grandmother: Annmarie Knipple.
Services: Will be private; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
October 9, 2013
George W. Butz, 90, of Palmer Twp. formerly of Stroudsburg died Wednesday, October 9, 2013 in ManorCare Health Services, Palmer Twp.
Born: May 27, 1923 in Bartonsville, PA he was a son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Keltz) Butz.
Personal: He had been employed by the Holland Thread Co. in Stroudsburg for many years, retiring from Keystone Food Products in Easton after 10 years.
Memberships: He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough and the Ambassador’s Club.
Survivors: A step-daughter: Shirley Trinchere and her husband Angelo of Palmer Twp.; 4 grandchildren: Rosemarie Sullivan and her husband Tom; LouAnn Smoker and her husband Dan; Tony Trinchere and his wife Renee’; Bill Trinchere and his wife Sue; 7 great-grandchildren: Jen Haddad; Jillian Bruch; Jonathan Smoker; Megan, Kevin, Hannah and Josh Trinchere; and 3 great-great-grandchildren: Nathan and Katelyn Bruch; Valor Haddad. He was predeceased by his second wife: the former Virginia Masler in 2005; his first wife Ada in 1971; and siblings: Arlett Butz and Harriet Smith.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday (10/14) in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton with visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to Heartland Hospice, 881 Marcon Blvd., Suite 3700, Allentown, PA 18109.
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October 8, 2013
Edward J. Squires, 37, of Easton, PA passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013.
Born: June 15, 1976 in Norwich, NY he was a son of Peggy Wheeler and the late Gary Squires.
Personal: Ed attended Easton High School and graduated from The Vision: Paul Mitchell Partner School. He was previously employed by Dolly Madison in Easton, Top Diner in Allentown and most recently at Revolution Styling Factory in Bethlehem. Ed was full of life, a loyal, generous friend and a devoted loving father to his two cats: Jefferson and Harpo. He also enjoyed Monday night dinners with family members.
Survivors: Ed is survived by his mother; his siblings: Forrest Bonney, Paulena Newhard, Felcia Tomino, Gary & Diane Squires, Angel & Larry Cochran, Patricia & Mike Halavik, Rick & Andrea Rose, Tammie & Harry Mosher, Loretta & William Craw, Todd & Wendi Rose; his second mom: Debby Tomino; his companion Alex Rolon; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends.
Services: A gathering to celebrate Ed’s life will be held October 27th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Northampton Community College, Alumni Hall (Gates Center), 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA (for directions go to www.northampton.edu); family and friends are asked to bring a covered dish, as able, for this potluck style celebration. A memorial service will be held in June in New York at a time to be announced.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to the family c/o the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
October 7, 2013
Russell D. Parsons, 82, of Forks Twp., PA died Monday, October 7, 2013 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Anderson Campus.
Born: March 12, 1931 in Easton he was the son of the late Russell and Josephine (Clark) Parsons.
Personal: A 1949 graduate of Easton High School, he attended Penn State and was in sales most of his life. He played varsity football for Easton under Coach Bob Rute and was the founder of the Bethlehem Twp. Bull Dogs. He was also a co-founder of the local Kidney Foundation and an avid New York Giants fan.
Memberships: He was a member of Schoeneck Moravian Church, Nazareth; the Varsity E Club and Easton YMCA.
Survivors: His wife of 10 years, the former Loraine Schoeneberger; 3 sons: Joseph Parsons and his wife Audria of Palmer Twp., PA; Russell Parsons of Lebanon, NJ; John Parsons and his wife Jenni of Forks Twp., PA; a daughter: Pamela Lutz of Forks Twp., PA; 3 step-children: Anthony Kraemer of Chesapeake, VA; Allene Rampulla and her husband Michael of Bethlehem, PA; Beth Ann Schlieper of Lakewood, CO; 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife: the former Sally Musumeci in 1989.
Services: Will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday in Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad St., Nazareth with visitation from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton and 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday in the church. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com
October 5, 2013
Bertha L. Long, 97, of Easton, died Saturday, October 5, 2013 in her home.
Born: July 6, 1916 in Saskatchewan, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Alphonse and Marie (Albisser) Tournier.
Personal: Her husband of 52 years, Frank R. “Dick” Long died in 1988. She worked in the Easton Area High School cafeteria for many years.
Memberships: Bertha was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Easton. She was also a member of the PTA and was a volunteer for the March of Dimes.
Survivors: Her son, Richard Long of Easton and a niece, Ruth Cameron and her husband Tom. Two brothers, Raymond and Fernand and a sister, Mary Jane died earlier.
Services: Services and interment will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions: Compassionate Care Hospice, 363 S. Route 100, Allentown, PA 18106.
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October 4, 2013
James A. Cope, 90, of Palmer Township, died Friday, October 4, 2013 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.
Born: May 3, 1923 in Forks Township, he was a son of the late Charles H. Cope and Ruth (Ryerson) Cope Sandt.
Personal: He and his wife, the former Shirley M. VanNorman were married 66 years. He served in the Army during WWII and worked for Lipkins Furniture, Easton and Schaibles Bakery, Wilson Borough.
Memberships: He was a former member of New Life Christian Centre, Port St. Lucie, FL.
Survivors: wife, Shirley; two sons, James A. Cope, Jr. and his wife, Carol of Florida and David B. Cope of Palmer Township; a daughter, Deborah M. Pivnicny and her husband, Timothy of California; a sister, Margaret Dulick; two brothers, Francis Sandt and Robert Sandt; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A brother, Charles Cope died earlier.
Services: 1:30 pm Tuesday, October 8 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Call from 12:30 pm until service time Tuesday in the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions: American Cancer Society, 393 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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October 4, 2013
Priscilla G. Robinson, 63, formerly of Easton, died Friday, October 4, 2013 in Valley Manor Nursing Center, Coopersburg.
Born: October 15, 1949 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Robert P. and June B. “Tex” (Wilson) Reese.
Survivors: two sons, Curt Robinson of Bethlehem and Heath Robinson of Georgia; three daughters, Heidi Murphy of Easton, Lauren Silli of Norristown, and Victoria Robinson of Coplay; husband, Charles I. Robinson of Coplay; brother, Robert H. Reese; two sisters, Tharon E. Barker Snover and Penny M. Dennis, and five grandchildren.
Services: 10:00 am Wednesday, October 9 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Call from 6:30 to 8:00 pm Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Forks Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions: American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org.
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September 30, 2013
Makai James Peters, 4, of Easton died Monday, Sept. 30, 2013 the result of a fire in his home.
Born: May 14, 2009 in Easton he was a son of Michael Peters and the late Joy Ann Lozier, who also died as a result of the fire.
Survivors: His father; a brother: Gregory Jackson; ½ brother: Malakai Peters; grandmother: Francilia Peters-Barnes; grandfathers: Andre VanValen and Winston Barnes; great-grandmother: Helen Lozier and great-grandfather: Leroy Peters, Sr.
Services: A Memorial Service will be held 6:00 p.m. Friday in the Green Pastures Community Church, 28 North 10th Street, Easton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorials: May be made to the family c/o the funeral home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.