Obituaries

Martin D. “Marty” Weaver, 57, of Nazareth, PA passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 in Ft. Myers, FL.

Born: March 13, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA, growing up in Springtown, PA he was a son of Joyce Weaver Schaeffer of Quakertown and the late Samuel W. Schaeffer.

Personal: He had been employed by Casilio Concrete for 23 years.

Survivors: Mother; son: David Weaver of Quakertown, PA; daughters: Kathy Batcsics of Ft. Myers, FL; Brandy Miller of Hellertown, PA; brothers: Russell, Samuel and Jesse Schaeffer; sisters: Susan, Janelle and Paulette Schaeffer, Nicole DeLong; 4 grandchildren and wife: Barbara Piraino. He was predeceased by a former wife: Darlene Rapuzzi Weaver in 1997.

Services: Were private; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton was in charge of arrangements. Interment: Holy Saviour Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the American Cancer Society. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Raymond William Millhime, 88, of Palmer Twp. died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in his home.

Born: January 2, 1924 in Dushore, PA he was a son of the late Henry and Luvernia Bartlow Millhime.

Personal: He had been a police officer and body guard for Doris Duke before retiring from Magnesium Electron, Ltd. in New Jersey. A highly decorated WWII Navy veteran he was a recipient of the Purple Heart and the Navy Commendation Medal. His ship, the USS Bataan served in 7 naval battles in the Pacific and was present when the surrender was signed by the Japanese. He was also a veteran of the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the invasion and siege of Iwo Jima.

Memberships: He was a member of New Creation UCC, Palmer Twp. and was the AVAWT Commander of the American Veterans, Post #1776 in Washington Twp., NJ; life member of Darcy Lodge, F&AM, Lambertville and Past Worthy Patron, O.E.S, Washington Chapter.

Survivors: 6 children: Mark and his wife Kathy, Beverly Pickering and her husband Rob of Easton; James and his wife Monica of Durham, ME; Michael and his wife Kristen of Portland, OR; Joy Holmes and her husband Ed of Gresham, OR; Bonnie Snyder of Flemington, NJ; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday (7/7) in the church, 3730 Nicholas St., Easton, PA with a calling period from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday (tonight) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be Noon Monday in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore,  PA with Military Honors.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to American Veterans Assoc., Post 1776, P.O. Box 121, Schooleys Mt., NJ 07870 for their “Living History” Speakers Group.

Robert C. Allen, 73, of Wilson Borough died Sunday, July 1, 2012 in Manor Care, Palmer Township.

Born:  October 5, 1938 in Upper Black Eddy, he was a son of the late Robert and Anna (Pursel) Allen.

Personal:  He was a self-employed roofer in the Lehigh Valley.  After retiring, he worked at Wal-Mart, Palmer Township.  He was an avid bowler at BarDon and Warren Lanes and he served in the Navy.

Survivors:  A son, Todd S. Allen of Easton, three brothers, Donald, Roland and Melvin Allen and two sisters, Arlene Pursell and Ruth Ann Wolfe.

Services:  A memorial service will be held at 4:30 pm on Friday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 3:30 pm until service on Friday in the funeral home.

Memorials:  American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Robert E. “Bob” “Pop” James, 91, of Palmer Twp. died Friday, June 29, 2012 in Easton Hospital.

Born: November 20, 1920 in Weaversville, PA he was a son of the late Walter and Alverta Rockall James. He and his wife the former Eleanor MoDavis have been married for 67 years.

Personal: He had been a mail handler at the Lehigh Valley Post Office for 23 years before retiring in 1990. Prior to that he was employed by the Mohican Bakery for 23 years. He was a 1940 graduate of Easton High School and WWII Navy veteran.

Memberships: He was a very active member of First Moravian Church, Easton for more than 75 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Brown & Lynch Post and MORA Club of Bethlehem.

Survivors: His wife Eleanor; daughter: Roberta “Bobbi” James of Avenel, NJ; sister: Dolly Rapp of Easton; 2 grandchildren: John and Stacey McCree and 4 great-grandchildren: Max, Savannah, Gavin and Veronica.. He was predeceased by a daughter: Nancy Lee Beckman in 2011 and 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Services: 2:30 p.m. Thursday (7/5) in First Moravian Church, 225 N. 10th St., Easton; with visitation from 1:30 to 2:30 in the church; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to First Moravian Church,  225 North 10th St., Easton, PA 18042.