Obituaries

Raquel Luzon, 55 of Easton, PA died Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Born January 11, 1968 in the Dominican Republic, she was a daughter of Ramona Cueto and the late George Bueno.

She is survived by her mother, Ramona; her children: Jael, Karen and Jessica; granddaughter: Kahslin; and her siblings: Melida, Gorge, Loyda, Ruth, Alex, Esmirna, Miriam and Addy.

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Mildred Anna Weaver, 91 of Easton, PA died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at New Eastwood Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born February 29, 1932 in Bethlehem Twp., PA she was a daughter of the late Otto and Saloma (Fehnel) Weaver. She attended Bethel Memorial Baptist Church and the former Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Mildred was a member of the Christian Women’s Club and loved to knit, crochet and embroider. She especially loved time with her nieces, nephews and their families.

She is survived by her brother: William A. Weaver (wife Mae Coreen) of Palmer Twp., PA; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and sister-in-law: Gladys Weaver. She was predeceased by her siblings: Carl O. Weaver, Betty Perelli, and Gladys Burgio.

Graveside services will be held 1 PM Tuesday (Dec. 5) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army of Easton, 1110 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Charles William Altemose, Sr., 85, of Palmer Township, died peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023 in Saucon Valley Manor. Born May 2, 1938 in Coplay, he was the son of the late William and Marie (Kroboth) Altemose. His wife of 41 years, Magdalene M. “Mickie” (Nemeth) Altemose died in 2002. Charles graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School in 1956 and served in the US Army stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA. He was discharged in 1963. He also served in the US Army Corps of Engineers. Before entering the Army in 1961, he worked for Grammes Inc. He most recently worked at the Palmer Township Recycling Center until retiring. Prior to that he was a commercial artist for Dixie Cup, Easton for over 15 years until 1980. He was also a technical illustrator at J.T. Baker/Procter & Gamble and various advertising and packaging companies. He was a member of American Legion Brown and Lynch Post #9 and was a bugler with their Honor Guard. He was also a member of the Dixie Bowling League. Charles enjoyed painting watercolor scenes reminiscent of the times spent with his wife. He also enjoyed various forms of music, including classic 1950’s Rock and Roll which he and his wife grew up listening to. He was an avid enthusiast of vintage Lionel trains and 1950’s American cars.

Surviving are a daughter, Jane Frances (Altemose) Schmidt and her husband, Joseph Schmidt of Hagerstown, MD; a son, Charles William Altemose, Jr. and his wife, Susan (Abert) Altemose of Hellertown; five granddaughters, Victoria Schmidt, Kelly Schmidt, Elizabeth Altemose, Susan Altemose, and Faith (Grozier) MacLaughlin; and one great grandson. He was predeceased by his sister, Dorothy “Sister Charlene” Altemose.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 1, 2023 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until service time on Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Days, www.mygooddays.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Anna Amelia Kohler, 80 of Easton, PA died Sunday, November 26, 2023 at home. Born August 27, 1943 in Ackermanville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Gladys (Pysher) and James A. Shuman, Sr. She was a 1961 graduate of Easton High School and was employed by Orr’s of Easton, Strongwear Pants and Burger King for many years. Anna was an active member of First Moravian Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible School. She was also a member of William Parsons Chapter #185, OES; Varsity E Club; and a Brownie Leader for Troop 414. Anna loved arts and crafts and, in her words, “painting pictures with needle and thread”.  She won many awards for her artwork, especially for her counted cross-stitch creations.

She is survived by her children: Thomas A. Kohler (wife Kim) of Palmer Twp., PA, Debra A. Detwiler (husband Jeffrey) of Wind Gap, PA; brothers: Roy E. Shuman of The Villages, FL, Wayne R. Shuman of Bangor, PA; and 4 grandchildren: Seth Yahraes, Andrea Yahraes, Thomas C. Kohler and Jessica Detwiler. She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years: Thomas M. Kohler, brother: James A. Shuman, Jr. and sisters: Carol Stocker and Linda Miller.

Services are 11 AM Thursday (Nov. 30) in First Moravian Church, 225 N. 10th St., Easton with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM in the church. Interment is in Forks Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Frances M. Margle, 89, formerly of Palmer Township, died Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Renaissance Home, Forks Township. Born April 30, 1934 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth (Canfield) Reddington. Her husband, Stanley J. Margle, Jr. died in 2006. She graduated from Pottsville Catholic High School in 1952 and worked at Dixie Cup in the credit union department for many years. Frances was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church.

Surviving are her children, Stanley J. Margle, III, Elizabeth A. Mandarino, Michael P. Margle, and Anita L. Casciole; two sisters, Nancy DeAngeles and Jean Reddington; nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by eight siblings.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Palmer Township. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am until service time on Tuesday in the church. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Don M. Greek, 96, of Bethlehem Township, died Sunday, November 5, 2023 in his home. Born February 10, 1927 in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Emory F. Greek and Elizabeth F. (Martin) King. His wife, C. Elaine (Treher) Greek died in 2019. He was the owner and president of Treher-Montague, Easton where he worked for 25 years until retiring in 1989. Prior to that he worked for Dixie Cup, Easton, Big Bear Supermarkets, Columbus, OH, and Kroger Co., Charleston, WV. He graduated from John Harris High School, Harrisburg in 1945, attended Morris Harvey College, Charleston, WV and was a graduate of Charles Morris Price School of Advertising and Journalism, Philadelphia. Don was a member of United Fellowship Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough and the former Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough. He was also a member of the Rotary Club of Easton and the Pomfret Club and he served on the Board of Directors of Family Service, Easton. He was a member of Easton Lodge #152, F&AM for 66 years, the Scottish Rite, Rajah Shrine, DeMolay, and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was an Eagle Scout inducted into the Order of the Arrow and was a Boy Scout Civil Defense Messenger.

Surviving are two daughters, Dawn M. Billick and her husband, Bill, and Donna M. Cicchiello and her husband, Joe; and two grandchildren, Ryan and D. He was predeceased by his daughter, Diane M. Hancharik and his stepfather, Ray M. King.

Services will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 12:30 pm until service time on Saturday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, www.lovetotherescue.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Martin W. Frankenfield, Sr., 83, of Forks Township, formerly of Easton, died Friday, November 3, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Born August 10, 1940 in Easton, he was the son of the late Marvin Frankenfield, Sr. and Beulah (Kelchner) Frankenfield. He and his wife, Catherine M. (Lynch) Frankenfield were married 63 years. Martin graduated from Easton High School in 1958 and was a plant superintendent at Sheridan Printing Co. He worked there for 47 years and retired in 2005. He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church and was a volunteer and coach for the Bethlehem Special Olympics.

Surviving with his wife, Catherine are four sons, Martin Frankenfield, Jr. and his wife, Colleen of Forks Township, Scott Frankenfield, Sr. and his wife, Francesca of Glen Mills, Timothy Frankenfield and his wife, Amy of Whitehall, and Keith Frankenfield and his wife, Lori of Forks Township; a daughter, Karen Hart and her husband, Chris of Lopatcong Township; two sisters, Frances Thomas and Betty Short; fifteen grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Kelly Marie Frankenfield; three brothers, Marvin Frankenfield, Harold Frankenfield, and Sherwood “Woody” Frankenfield; two sisters, Dorothy Frankenfield and Bessie Daws, and a grandson.

Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Special Olympics, P.O. Box 536, Bethlehem, PA 18016, or Historic Easton Cemetery, 401 N. 7th St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.