Obituaries

Derick L. Guzman, 29, of Bethlehem died Sunday, February 23, 2014.

Born: May 19, 1984 in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of Melody (Otto) Dancy of New Bern, NC and Ricardo Guzman of Bethlehem, PA.

Personal: He was a graduate of Easton High School and received his Hypnosis Certification from the International Assoc. of Counselors and Therapists.  Derick was also available as a “barber for hire”.

Survivors: His parents; a son: Carter D. Guzman; grandmothers: Carol Macaulay and Nereida Guzman-Longenbach; and many cousins. He was predeceased by his sister: Devon N. Guzman in 2000.

Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 27) in New Creation UCC Church, 3730 Nicholas St., Easton, PA with visitation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the church. Interment will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the family c/o the funeral home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Stephanie Anne Yeager Campo, 34, of Wilson Borough went to sing with the Angels on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the home she shared with her husband of 4 months, Joseph Campo.

Born: June 5, 1979 in Easton she was a daughter of Stephen and Terrianne (Mammana) Yeager of Bethlehem Twp., PA.  

Personal: She was employed by Red Robin on Rt. 248 for the past 10 years and also with her husband at Imagine One Entertainment. Stephanie loved to sing and have fun and was very generous, putting other’s comfort before her own. She and was a beautiful, loving, energetic woman who got along with everyone and put a smile on everyone’s face.

Memberships: A 1997 graduate of Freedom High School, she was a member of the Les Chanteurs choir and had been a member of the choir at St. John’s UCC, Farmersville.

Survivors: Husband; parents; siblings: Jennifer Michaylira and husband Stephen; Marianne Yeager; Stephen Yeager, Jr.; nephew: Anthony Yeager; step-children: Jade, Brendan and Rachel; grandmother: Mary Jane Grube; parent-in-laws: Laura and Robert Oppen; brother-in-law: Dale; aunts, uncles, cousins and five cats.

Services: 11 a.m. Friday (Feb. 28) in New Creation UCC, 3730 Nicholas St., Easton, PA with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. in the church. Interment will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

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

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Shirley A. Boyer Kovacs, 92, formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Thursday, February 20, 2014 in Country Meadows, Bethlehem.

Born: October 26, 1921 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late F. E. and Marjorie (Hendershot) Boyer, Sr. Shirley and her husband Stephen L. Kovacs celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on February 14th this year, they were married Feb. 14, 1942.

Personal: A 1939 graduate of Wilson High School, she was a secretary at Ingersoll Rand and later at the Easton Area School District until retiring in 1984. Shirley was a wonderful cook and baker and especially enjoyed preparing holiday meals to share with family and friends. She was a devoted and loyal wife, mother, Gram and friend. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.

Memberships: She was a lifelong member of Green Pond United Methodist Church (formerly Calvary UM), Easton, joining the church in 1932. She had been its longest living member.

Survivors: Her husband: Stephen L. Kovacs; daughter: Janet Matthews and her husband Jim of Forks Twp., PA; a grandson: Michael J. Matthews and his wife Anita of Los Angeles, CA; half-sister: Barbara Duhamel of MA; cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her older daughter: Marjorie A. Kovacs in 2010; step-mother: Enid Boyer and 2 older brothers: F.E. Boyer, Jr. and Walter Ralph Boyer.

Services: A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday (Feb. 24) in the Church, 4411 Green Pond Rd., Easton, PA 18045 with visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the church. Interment will be private in the Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the Church or Heartland Hospice, 881 Marcon Blvd., Suite 3700, Allentown, PA 18109 or the charity of one’s choice.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Alfred L. Perelli, Sr., 85, of Hanover Twp., PA formerly of Easton died Wednesday February 19, 2014 at home.

Born: October 18, 1928 in Lower Mt. Bethel Twp., PA he was a son of the late Joseph and Adelina Spinozzi.

Personal: A 1947 graduate of Easton High School, he had been employed by Ingersoll-Rand in Phillipsburg from 1973 to 1986, then by D and Z in Philadelphia until retiring in 1992. He served in the Marine Corps during WWII and the Korean War.

Memberships: He was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church, Bethlehem and a lifemember of the DAV.

Survivors: His wife of 22 years: Joyce (Ryan) Perelli; a son: Al Perelli, Jr. and his wife Tina of Downingtown, PA; 2 daughters: Joyce Beckhusen of Bordontown, NJ; Sharon Wasmer and her husband Barry of Bethlehem, PA; a step-son: Thomas Durilla, II and his wife Hilary of Allentown, PA; his only surviving sister: Eleanor Gabrielli Perelli of Forks Twp., PA; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and 1 step-grandson.

Services: Mass be held 1:30 p.m. Monday (Feb. 24) in Notre Dame Catholic Church, 1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem with visitation from 12:30 to 1:30 in the church; interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Allentown, PA 18103.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Blanche F. Kaduk, 96, formerly of Palmer Township, PA died Monday, February 17, 2014 at Westminster Village in Allentown. 

Born Nov. 1, 1917 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Stella (Rosenfeldt) Friedman, who moved as Hungarian immigrants, with their young family, to Easton in 1924.  They purchased King’s Cleaners and Dyers from the estate of the late William King who had started the business in 1868.  It was located at 225 Ferry St. 

Personal: She attended Easton High School, the Budapest Conservatory of Music in Hungary and Churchman’s Business School.  Blanche married Arthur Kaduk in 1941.  They both became associated with the family business at this time and started a 63 year journey in the dry cleaning business.  In 1969 they became sole owners of Kings Cleaners,  by now one of the mainstays of downtown Easton. Blanche loved books and reading.  She enjoyed playing bridge and golf and was a former member of the Berkleigh Golf Club.  She also enjoyed cooking recipes of her Hungarian heritage.

Memberships: She was a member of the Temple Covenant of Peace, Wilson Borough for more than eight decades; a member of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley and a life member of Hadassah.  

Survivors: Her husband of 73 years:  Arthur R.; daughter: Betsy; son: Bruce and his wife: Cecilia of Montville, NJ; nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by two brothers:  Alfred Friedman and Dr. George Friedman.

Services: Will be held 11 AM Thursday (Feb. 20) in the Temple Covenant of Peace, 15th and Northampton Sts., Easton, with a Meal of Consolation following the interment in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions:  May be made to a charity of one’s choice.  Offer online condolences at www.ashtonfuneralhome.com.