Obituaries

Frederick W. Ferris, 70, of Martins Creek, PA died Friday, June 13, 2014 in Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia.

Born: November 13, 1943 in Somerville, NJ he was the son of the late Walter and Pauline (Zaruka) Ferris. He and his wife, the former Sandra L. Peters have been married for 47 years.

Personal: He was a 1966 graduate of Rutgers University and served as an officer in the US Air Force  from 1966 to 1971. He had been employed by Ethicon in Somerville for more than 20 years before retiring.

Memberships: He was a member of the NRA and Treasurer of the Musconetcong Trout Club.

Survivors: His wife: Sandra; children: Jeff Ferris and his wife Robynn of Sugarloaf, PA, Michele Ferris and her wife: Laura of Macungie, PA, Aimee Lamaute and her husband Albert of Palmer Twp., PA and 7 grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 AM Thursday (6/19) in Green Pond United Methodist Church, 4411 Green Pond Road, Easton, PA with visitation 7 to 8:30 PM Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to Gift of Life Family House, 401 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, PA 19123.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Chester F. Brotzman, 86, of Palmer Township, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 in ManorCare, Old Orchard.

Born:  December 7, 1927 in Easton, he was a son of the late Chester, Sr. and Hazel (Gernet) Brotzman.

Personal:  He and his wife, the former Vesta M. Sandt were married 67 years.  Chester served in the Navy during WWII and was a machine operator for Ecolaire, Easton for 33 years and retired in 1986.

Memberships:  He was a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Palmer Township.

Survivors:  his wife, Vesta; two sons, Chester F. Brotzman, III and his wife, Phyllis of Bethlehem and Donald R. Brotzman and his wife, Maryalice of Bethlehem; a daughter, Linda Murgia and her husband, Dominick of Swiftwater; six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.  Two sisters, Millie Hackett and Jean Daneels, and a grandson died earlier.

Services:  10:30 am Wednesday, June 11th in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Call from 9:30 am until service time Wednesday in the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions:  St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Helen V. Jeavons, 91, of Easton, PA died Friday, May 30, 2014 in Gracedale.

Born: November 15, 1922 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Fox) Schlough. Her husband William Jeavons died in 1984.

Memberships: She was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical Congregational Church, Bethlehem, PA.

Survivors: A son: Douglas Jeavons and his wife Linda, a daughter: Marcia McLean and her husband Brian all of Palmer Twp., PA; 4 grandchildren and a great-grandson. She was predeceased by her husband: William, brother: Kenneth Schlough and sister: Gladys Stem.

Services: 1:00 PM Tuesday (June 3) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation from 12 to 1:00 PM. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

John E. Ewadinger, 78 of New York City, NY formerly of Easton, PA passed away May 27, 2014 at Sloan Kettering after a gallant fight against cancer.

Born: July 10, 1935 in Easton he was a son of the late William M. and Marie (Stewart) Ewadinger.

Personal: A graduate of March Elementary School and Easton High School, he graduated from Princeton University with the Class of 1957. John was a US veteran serving as a naval medic both stateside and  overseas. When his enlistment was over, he attended Columbia University. He worked in graphic and commercial advertising in New York City. Upon retirement he remained in NY and spent summers in Toulon, France.

Memberships: He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Easton.

Survivors: He will be greatly missed by his partner of 53 years: Romuald Tecco. He is also survived by: his brother: Williams S. Ewadinger; 4 nephews and nieces: David (Gayle) Ewadinger, Susan (Mark) Critchfield, Jennifer Ewadinger and Brian Ewadinger; nine great-nieces and nephews; two great-great nephews all living in Central KY and cousins in OH, KY, PA, CA and NJ.

Services: Will be announced at a later date. Interment will be in the family plot in Easton Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society, 342 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.

Herbert Theodore Baer, 67, of Phillipsburg, NJ died May 25, 2014 in Easton Hospital.

Born: October 31, 1946 in Somerville, NJ he was a son of the late Herbert Baer and Ida (Littleton) Truscott.

Personal: He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and had been employed by the Bridgewater Twp., NJ School District for many years before retiring.

Survivors: Three siblings: Robert, Nancy and Barbara.

Services: Were private;  the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Florice Mae Miller, 81, of Forks Twp., PA died Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth.

Born: October 6, 1932 in Wilson Borough, PA she was the daughter of the late Bernard Hawkins and Sarah (Hevener) Hawkins Munford.

Personal: She had been employed briefly at the Northampton County Courthouse.

Survivors: Cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and step-father: John Munford.

Services: 10 AM Friday (May 30) Graveside at Easton Cemetery, N. 7th St., Easton; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.