Obituaries

Donald E. Golden, 64, of Bethlehem Twp., formerly of Wilson Borough died suddenly Monday, April 1, 2013 after being stricken at home.

Born: January 20, 1949 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was a son of the late Kenneth and Ethel (Stem) Golden, Sr.

Personal: He was employed by Royal HomeStar, LLC, Bethlehem (formerly St. Luke’s HomeStar Services) for the past 10 years; prior to that he had been employed by Electric Sanitary as a sales truck driver. He also served in the US Army during the Vietnam War era.

Memberships: He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson; the Wilson High School Class of 1968 and the Varsity E Club.

Survivors: A daughter: Amanda and her fiancé David Gibb of Henryville, PA; sister: Bonnie Mammana and her husband Peter of Easton; brother: Kenneth, Jr. and his wife Clara of New Smyrna, FL; twin brother: Daniel and his wife Ilona of Fountain Hill, PA; 2 grandchildren: Alexis and Jayden; longtime companion: Colleen Markle of Wilson Borough and her sons: Jacob and Eric.

Services:  A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday (April 5) in the Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton; with a viewing from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

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Betty J. Charles, 85, of Easton died Monday, April 1, 2013 in the Easton Nursing Center.

Born: Born June 13, 1927 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Roland and Ella (Kichline) Hiler. She was predeceased by her husband Russell F. Charles.

Personal: She had been employed by Mack Printing and loved to play Bingo.

Survivors: Her son: Russell Charles and his wife Beverly of Reading; granddaughter: Lorie Decker and her husband Chuck of Walnutport; 2 great-grandchildren: Hunter Austin and Cheyenne Decker and a sister. She was predeceased by 3 brothers.

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

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Ruth I. Worman, 87, of Easton died Thursday, March 28, 2013 in St. Luke’s Miner’s Memorial Hospital, Coaldale, PA.

Born: October 25, 1925 in Paterson, NJ she was the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Supplee) Canova.

Personal: A graduate of Washington NJ High School and Churchman’s Business College, she had been employed by Easton Hospital from 1965 to 2003. She was an avid reader and often donated her books to various organizations.

Survivors: Two sons: David A. with whom she resided; John R. and his wife Beth of New Ringgold, PA; and 2 grandchildren: Joshua and Anna.

Services: A Memorial Service will be held 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (4/3) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with a calling period from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

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Joseph H. Katrick, 68, of Easton died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Easton Hospital.

Born: December 31, 1944 in Staten Island, NY he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna Hayne Katrick.

Personal: He had been employed by Ingersoll-Rand, Phillipsburg for more than 30 years before retiring. He also served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

Memberships: He was a member of the Northampton Cty. Marine Corps League; American Legion; a lifetime member of Concordia Maennerchor and he served on the Board of the Young Democratic Club.

Survivors: Children: Alyssa Katrick of Toms River, NJ; Joseph Katrick of Martins Creek; step-children: Rich Moyer of Easton; Tina Moyer of Bangor; a brother: Ronnie; step-granddaughter: Jada Smith and former wife: Maureen Abate. He was predeceased by his companion of many years: Connie Davis.

Services: A calling period will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A Celebration of His Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20th in the Young Democratic Club, 1709 Butler Street, Easton.

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

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William F. Werner, Jr., 70, of Milford, PA formerly of Easton and Connecticut died Monday, March 25, 2013 at home.

Born: September 22, 1942 in Seattle, WA he was the son of the late William, Sr. and Effie (Slegel) Werner.

Personal: He was a Vietnam Army veteran and had been employed by Ethan Allan in Danbury, CT and American Can in Easton for many years. He was also an avid NASCAR fan.

Survivors: His wife of 44 years: the former Penny Primrose; daughters: Jill Werner of Danbury, CT; Heidi Werner and her husband Louis Ruggiero of Sandy Hook, CT; son: Neil Werner and his wife Colleen of Orlando, FL; sister: Susanne LeClair and her husband Dale of Elgin, SC; and 6 grandchildren: Grace and Nathan Ruggiero; Jordan, Alexis, Kori and Hunter Werner.

Services: A calling period will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday (3/29) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Interment will be private.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com