Obituaries

Elmira Long, 94, of Bangor, formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, October 11, 2013 in the St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born: September 11, 1919 in Pittstown, NJ she was a daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Rupell) George.

Personal: She had been employed by Orr’s Department Store in Easton for many years.

Memberships: An avid camper, she and her husband were Charter members of the Coffee Trotters Camping Club. She was also a member of the Blue Ridge Pioneers Camping Club.

Survivors: Her husband of 72 years, Leonard L. Long; a daughter: Linda L. Fetherman and her husband Robert of Easton; a son: Larry L. Long and his wife Jean of Nazareth; 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (10/15) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton; with visitation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice, 1510 Valley Center Pkwy., Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

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Lyric Hazel Star LaBonne was stillborn, Thursday, October 10, 2013 in St. Luke’s’ Hospital, Allentown, PA. She was a daughter of Steven LaBonne and Megan Hammerstone of Wind Gap, PA.

Survivors: In addition to her parents, she is survived by 2 sisters: Kimberlina and Rorie; aunt: Tanya Everitt; and grandmother: Annmarie Knipple.

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

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George W. Butz, 90, of Palmer Twp. formerly of Stroudsburg died Wednesday, October 9, 2013 in ManorCare Health Services, Palmer Twp.

Born: May 27, 1923 in Bartonsville, PA he was a son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Keltz) Butz.

Personal: He had been employed by the Holland Thread Co. in Stroudsburg for many years, retiring from Keystone Food Products in Easton after  10 years.

Memberships: He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough and the Ambassador’s Club.

Survivors: A step-daughter: Shirley Trinchere and her husband Angelo of Palmer Twp.; 4 grandchildren: Rosemarie Sullivan and her husband Tom; LouAnn Smoker and her husband Dan; Tony Trinchere and his wife Renee’; Bill Trinchere and his wife Sue; 7 great-grandchildren: Jen Haddad; Jillian Bruch; Jonathan Smoker; Megan, Kevin, Hannah and Josh Trinchere; and 3 great-great-grandchildren: Nathan and Katelyn Bruch; Valor Haddad. He was predeceased by his second wife: the former Virginia Masler in 2005; his first wife Ada in 1971; and siblings: Arlett Butz and Harriet Smith.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday (10/14) in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton with visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to Heartland Hospice, 881 Marcon Blvd., Suite 3700, Allentown, PA 18109.

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Edward J. Squires, 37, of Easton, PA passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013.

Born: June 15, 1976 in Norwich, NY he was a son of Peggy Wheeler and the late Gary Squires.

Personal: Ed attended Easton High School and graduated from The Vision: Paul Mitchell Partner School. He was previously employed by Dolly Madison in Easton, Top Diner in Allentown and most recently at Revolution Styling Factory in Bethlehem. Ed was full of life, a loyal, generous friend and a devoted loving father to his two cats: Jefferson and Harpo. He also enjoyed Monday night dinners with family members.

Survivors: Ed is survived by his mother; his siblings: Forrest Bonney, Paulena Newhard, Felcia Tomino, Gary & Diane Squires, Angel & Larry Cochran, Patricia & Mike Halavik, Rick & Andrea Rose, Tammie & Harry Mosher, Loretta & William Craw, Todd & Wendi Rose; his second mom: Debby Tomino; his companion Alex Rolon; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends.

Services: A gathering to celebrate Ed’s life will be held October 27th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Northampton Community College, Alumni Hall (Gates Center), 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA (for directions go to www.northampton.edu); family and friends are asked to bring a covered dish, as able, for this potluck style celebration. A memorial service will be held in June in New York at a time to be announced.

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

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Russell D. Parsons, 82, of Forks Twp., PA died Monday, October 7, 2013 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Anderson Campus.

Born: March 12, 1931 in Easton he was the son of the late Russell and Josephine (Clark) Parsons.

Personal: A 1949 graduate of Easton High School, he attended Penn State and was in sales most of his life. He played varsity football for Easton under Coach Bob Rute and was the founder of the Bethlehem Twp. Bull Dogs. He was also a co-founder of the local Kidney Foundation and an avid New York Giants fan.

Memberships: He was a member of Schoeneck Moravian Church, Nazareth; the Varsity E Club and Easton YMCA.

Survivors: His wife of 10 years, the former Loraine Schoeneberger; 3 sons: Joseph Parsons and his wife Audria of Palmer Twp., PA; Russell Parsons of Lebanon, NJ; John Parsons and his wife Jenni of Forks Twp., PA; a daughter: Pamela Lutz of Forks Twp., PA; 3 step-children: Anthony Kraemer of Chesapeake, VA; Allene Rampulla and her husband Michael of Bethlehem, PA; Beth Ann Schlieper of Lakewood, CO; 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife: the former Sally Musumeci in 1989.

Services: Will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday in Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad St., Nazareth with visitation from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton and 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday  in the church. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

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