Obituaries

Mary V. Burpee, 96, of Palmer Twp. died Thursday, February 21, 2013 in Siemon Lakeview Manor in Somerset, PA.

Born: April 20, 1916 in Pawtucket, RI she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine Murray Kapel.  Her husband, Royal H. Burpee, Jr.  died in 2004.

Personal: She had been an Arthur Murray dance instructor and a bookkeeper at Feins Furniture in Providence, RI.  She had also volunteered at The Easton Home.

Memberships: She was a longtime, active member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Easton where she served on the Altar Guild. She was also a member of the URW Club.

Survivors: A loving wife, mother and nana, she is survived by: her children: Royal “Roy” Burpee, III and his wife Kathy of Easton; Diane Brant and her husband Tom of Somerset; a brother: John Kapel of Warwick, RI; 5 grandchildren: Joshua Parke and his wife Maria; Zachary Parke and his wife Nicole; Caitlin Callahan and her husband Michael; Margaret Burpee and Gregory Burpee; and 2 great-grandchildren: Addison and Ethan. She was predeceased by a sister Margie Ricci.

Services: Will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (2/26) in Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St., Easton with visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA 18042.

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Stanton W. “Stan” Sutphen, 78, of Easton, died Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Phoebe Home, Allentown.

Born:  June 30, 1934 in Easton, he was a son of the late F. Sherman and Edith (Godley) Sutphen.

Personal:  Stan was the basketball coach and an English and journalism teacher at Easton Area High School for over 30 years until retiring.  He also was a manager at Eddyside Beach where he organized the basketball league.  He graduated cum laude from Wyoming Seminary, received his bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College and his master’s degree from Lehigh University.  He served in the Army and was named the Teacher of the Year in 1991 by the Easton Schoolmen’s Association.

Memberships:  Stan was a past-president of the Easton Jaycees, a director of the Easton P.A.L, a vice-president of the Easton Citizen’s Advisory Committee, a board member of Nor-Car Federal Credit Union and a member of the YR Club.

Survivors:  A son, Greg S. Sutphen of Allentown; a daughter, Tricia R. Dougherty and her husband, Rusty of Nazareth and three grandchildren, Laura Sutphen and Billy and Megan Dougherty.  His sister, Emily Guignet died earlier.

Services:  Will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday (2/22) in the Easton Area High School gymnasium, 2601 William Penn Highway, Easton with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. in the gymnasium. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions:  May be made to the Varsity “E” Club, 2807 Appian Way, Easton, PA 18040.

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Ruth Forsythe, 90, of Wilson Borough, died Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Easton Hospital.

Born:  August 20, 1922 in Lafayette Township, NJ.

Personal:  Ruth was the head nurse at the Bailey Health Center, Lafayette College for over 40 years and retired in 1990. She graduated from Washington High School in 1940 and received her Registered Nurse Degree from the Easton Hospital School of Nursing in 1943.  She was a former president of the American Business Women’s Association, Easton and was a volunteer for the Red Cross during WWII.

Memberships:  Ruth was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Easton.

Survivors:  A sister, Hazel L. Werkheiser of Plainfield Township; a nephew, Craig M. Werkheiser of Plainfield Township; a niece, Janice L. Melmed of Maine and 2 great nephews, Gabriel and Garvey.

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

Memorials:  Calvary United Methodist Church, 4411 Green Pond Rd., Easton, PA 18045 or American Red Cross, 2200 Avenue A, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

William R. Marley, 87, of Easton died Tuesday, February, 12, 2013 in Easton Hospital.

Born: January 28, 1926 in Jackson, MS, he was a son of the late William and Geral  Marley.

Personal: A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and Louisiana State University, he was an author, playwright and artist. Several of his plays were produced and performed both locally and in regional theatre throughout the country, winning several awards. He had also been a Color Design Director and served in the Navy during WWII.

Memberships: He was awarded lifetime membership to the Color Marketing Group and was very active in the local arts community serving as an evaluator for the Freddy Awards.

Survivors: His friend and companion: Angel Suarez-Rosado; a sister: Adele Mize of Jackson, MS; nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a sister Marie.

Services: A calling period will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday (2/18) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.