Alice D. Baskin, 83, of Moravian Hall Square, formerly of Easton, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013 after a lengthy and courageous battle against ovarian cancer. Alice was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing and maintained her sense of humor and wit.
Born: January 7, 1930 in Hazleton, Alice was the daughter of the late Howard John and Ella (Leggoe) Deis.
Personal: Alice began a career in sales in her mid-50’s, working first as a sales associate at the former Milton H. Faust Jewelers of downtown Easton before launching a successful career in real estate at Prudential Paul Ford Realtors. She actively pursued her real estate career despite the onset of her illness and debilitating treatments, earning numerous prestigious awards for sales excellence from Prudential Real Estate and the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors. Throughout her long and fulfilling life, Alice was an active volunteer in many charitable and civic associations. She enjoyed traveling and gardening, spending countless hours in gardens she maintained at her various residences, including most recently at Moravian Hall Square. Alice was an avid reader; enjoyed crossword puzzles, completing the most challenging in record time; and relished the outdoors. Over the course of her life she enjoyed tennis, golf and skiing; playing bridge and penny-ante poker; and baking and cooking. Her family will always remember Alice for her Christmas cookies but probably less so for her many variations of zucchini-based food products, as she creatively utilized her bountiful harvests. She actively pursued these many interests despite her illness. She was a loyal Philadelphia Phillies fan, attending many games, cheering on her beloved Chase Utley.
Memberships: Alice was an active member of College Hill Presbyterian Church for over 55 years. She was a member of Who’s Who in Residential Real Estate in North America, was a member of the Women’s Board of Easton Hospital, was on the Board of the Easton YWCA, was a founding Board member and former Treasurer of the Weller Center for Health and Education and was a member of the Auxiliary of the Easton Children’s Home. She also served on various committees during her residence at Moravian Hall Square.
Survivors: Her son, Rich and his wife, Liz of St. Davids, PA; her son, Jeff and his wife, Diane of Bethlehem; her daughter, Janet Glass and her husband, Kent of Jacksonville, FL; adoring grandchildren, Andrew, Kate, Lauren, Cali, Kristin and Connor and her loyal and affectionate “grand-dogs”, Otto, Rufus and Jax. She was preceded in death by her brother, Howard and twin brother, Alan. She will be dearly missed by her family and her extensive network of close and supportive friends developed and nurtured over her long life.
Services: A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 24, in College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton. Call from 9:30 am until service time in the church. Interment will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth, PA 18064 or to a charity of one’s choice.
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