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Olinda Marion Slutter

July 12, 2014

Olinda Marion Slutter, 67, of Easton, PA died Saturday, July 12, 2014 in the Hospice House of St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born: July 29, 1946 in Howertown, PA she was the daughter of the late Walter and Marion (Saylor) Schlamb. Her husband Kenneth J. Slutter, Sr. died in 2002.

Personal: She was employed by McDonald’s on Rt. 248 for more than 15 years before retiring in June. Prior to that she was employed by A & H Sportswear and Lafayette Bank.

Memberships: She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Farmersville and Pen Argyl High School Class of 1964.

Survivors: Her son: Kenneth J. Slutter, Jr. and his wife Carissa of Easton and 2 granddaughters: Ava Joanne and Bianca Rose.

Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday (July 16) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the family c/o the funeral home.

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Evelyn E. Master

July 11, 2014

Evelyn Elmira Master, 93, of Easton, PA died Friday, July 11, 2014 at home.

Born: October 29, 1920 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Edna (Weeks) Strawn, Sr.

Personal: She had been employed by the former Pomroy and Laubach Stores in Easton for many years before retiring.

Survivors: Two sons: Joseph Master, III and his wife Sandra of Bethlehem Twp., PA; Jack Master and his wife Winona of Wilson Borough, PA; five grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Master, Jr.; brother: Milton Strawn, Jr. and sister: Ruth Blayle.

Services: Graveside 9 a.m. Tuesday (July 15) in Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Palmer Twp., PA; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

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Joyce E. Schurz

July 11, 2014

Joyce E. Schurz, 82, of Nazareth, PA died Friday, July 11, 2014 in Front Royal, VA.

Born: November 29, 1931 in Phillipsburg, NJ she was a daughter of the late Kline and Elizabeth (Gyorfi) Hoff. Her husband Edward D. Schurz died in 2004.

Personal: She was a graduate of Belvidere High School and most recently enjoyed her time at the Sarah Care Adult Day Care Center.

Survivors: Daughter: Marie Baker and her husband David, with whom she resided; son: Robert Schurz and his wife Cheryl of Nazareth; sister: Diann Altenbach of Nazareth; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursdsay (July 17) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton; with visitation 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to SarahCare of LV, 7010 Snowdrift Rd., Ste. 100, Allentown, PA 18106.

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Chief Earle W. Brotzman

July 8, 2014

Chief Earle W. Brotzman, 87, of Easton died Tuesday, July 8, 2014.

Born: July 25, 1926 in Easton, PA he was the son of the late Earle L. and Helen (Hentzelman) Brotzman.

Personal: He had been employed by the Easton Fire Department for more than 30 years, as Chief from 1967 until retiring in 1982. He enlisted in the Navy and served both active duty during WWII and in the Reserves for 42 years. He had been active with local veteran groups and served as the Marshal for the Easton Memorial Day Parade for many years. He was honored by the Joint Veteran’s Council Forks of the Delaware as Veteran of the Year in 2002. He also enjoyed touring with his “Old Time Circus” display.

Memberships: He was a member of Olivet Presbyterian Church, Easton; Brown & Lynch American Legion Post #9; the Northampton County Detachment of Marine Corps League and was on the Board of the Burn Prevention Foundation and Past-Director of the Phillipsburg Railroad Historians Museum. He also volunteered for the Easton Emergency Squad.

Survivors: 3 children: Diane L. Koenig and her husband Gary of Douglasville, PA; David E. of Easton, PA; Thomas W. of W. St. Paul, MN; sisters: Dorothy Brotzman; Helen Rose; and 3 grandchildren: Steven Koenig, Laura and Sage Brotzman. He was predeceased by his wife: Peggy Ann Brotzman in 1990 and his companion: Elaine Lewis in 2011.

Services: 10 AM Monday (July 14) in Olivet Presbyterian Church, 1151 Northampton St., Easton with visitation 5 to 7 PM Sunday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine with honors.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the Burn Prevention Network, 236 N. 17th St., Allentown, PA 18104 or the Phillipsburg Railroad Historians Museum, donations@prrh.org.

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Anelta “Amy” Hunger

July 5, 2014

Anelta “Amy” Hunger, 92, of Sacred Heart Senior Living, Northampton, died in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg, Saturday, July 5, 2014.

Born: May 22, 1922 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Rufino Quinones and Maria Ines David.

Personal: Her husband, John C. “Jack” Hunger died earlier.

Memberships: Amy was a member of Northampton Assembly of God.

Survivors: two daughters, Heddy Frank and her husband, Stuart of New York City; Thelma Carlson and her husband, Gary of Tatamy; a son, Eric Colon and his wife, Marilyn Kibler-Colon of Dallas, TX; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. A son, Walter Colon died earlier.

Services: Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Khai Giang

June 30, 2014

Khai Giang, 78, of Palmer Township, died Monday, June 30, 2014 in his daughter’s home.

Born: January 12, 1936 in China.

Personal: He retired from Gino and Jack Sportswear, Bath, PA. His wife, Anh Dang died earlier.

Memberships: Khai was a member of Linh Quang Buddhist Temple, Telford, PA.

Survivors: Daughter, Linh Giang of Macungie; son, Minh Giang of Palmer Township; four grandchildren.

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

Memorial Contributions: Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Pd., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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James Michael Compton

June 28, 2014

James Michael Compton, 64, of Easton, PA died Saturday, June 28, 2014 in Easton Hospital.

Born: December 16, 1949 in Easton he was a son of the late Marion (Breen) Compton Lear.

Personal: He had been employed by Pino’s Restaurant in Easton for several years.

Survivors: 4 brothers; 6 sisters; nieces and nephews.

Services: Will be announced at a later date; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

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Bertha Psitos

June 28, 2014

Bertha Psitos, 93, formerly of Easton, PA died Saturday, June 28, 2014 in Sarasota, FL.

Born: October 7, 1920 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine (Coutros) Deonis. Her husband Nicholas S. Psitos died in 1996.

Personal: She and her husband owned and operated the Key City Diner in Phillipsburg, NJ for many years before retiring.

Memberships: She was a member of the Annunciation Hellenic Orthodox Church in Wilson and active in the Philoptochus Society.

Survivors: Daughters: Catherine “Tina” Georgas and her husband George; Melissa Prousi and her husband Andrew all in Florida; 6 grandchildren: Nicholas, Pamela, Beth, Elenie, Anthony and Melissa; and 5 great-grandchildren: Melissa, Timothy, Madison, Dela and Louisa. She was predeceased by her husband Nicholas and a daughter: Maria Gerontianos in 1990.

Services: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday (July 2) in the Greek Church, 20th St. and Hay Terrace, Easton with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the church.

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