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Richard L. Takach

February 11, 2013

Richard L. Takach, 62, of Phillipsburg, NJ died Monday, February 11, 2013 in Warren Hospital.

Born: June 24, 1950 in Trenton, NJ he was a son of the late John and Eleanor Cody Takach.

Personal: A 1968 graduate of Cathedral HS, Trenton, he was a butcher at various stores in the area before retiring from the A& P in Califon, NJ. He also served in the Reserves and was an avid Yankees fan.

Survivors: His wife of 25 years: the former Patty Carman; children: Richard and his wife Marybeth of Marlton, NJ; Kimberly Flowers and her husband Robert of Mercerville, NJ; Kevin and his fiancé Corinne Adams of Phillipsburg, NJ; 2 sisters: Gwendolyn Pownall of Yardville, NJ; Michelle Gilmer of Langhorne, PA; 2 grandchildren: Derek and Melanie Flowers; lifelong friend and former wife: Toni Takach of Mercerville, NJ; and grandpuppy: Leroy.

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

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Sigrid D. Block

February 9, 2013

Sigrid D. Block, 72, died Saturday, February 9, 2013 in ManorCare Health Services, Palmer Township.

Born: September 3, 1940 in Leipzig, Germany she was the daughter of Rolf Dinse and Ilse Frick Dinse, who later married Sigrid’s stepfather Ralph Weisswange after Rolf was killed in WWII.

Personal: At the age of five her parents moved to West Berlin, where she spent her youth. She studied law at the Freie Universitaet Berlin. Her first son Stephen was born while she was living in East Pakistan. She moved to Annapolis, MD and had two more sons, Michael and David. She worked as a paralegal for several years and was very active in her church in Annapolis, Trinity United Methodist Church. She also volunteered her time visiting nursing home residents in the Annapolis area. She subsequently moved to Easton, PA to be close to her son David.

Survivors: Michael and his wife Gabriela of Buenos Aires, Argentina; David and his wife Janine of Easton, PA. Five grandchildren: Alessia, Luciana and Felix; Isabelle and Oliver. She was predeceased by Stephen.

Services: 11 a.m. Thursday (2/14) in Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church, 411 March St., Easton, with a calling period from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church.

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Cora S. Van Horn

February 9, 2013

Cora S. Van Horn, 91, of Easton died Saturday, February 9, 2013 at home where she lived with her granddaughter, Baby May.

Born: She was born September 27, 1922 in Washington, NJ. She was predeceased by her husband William Van Horn. Survivors: 2 sons: William and Lester; a daughter: Ida Mae King; sister: Jenny Van Why; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Services: A gathering will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday (2/13) in Cora’s home, 29 S. 10th St., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

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

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Lynda Sandt

February 8, 2013

Lynda Sandt, 55, of Phillipsburg, NJ died Friday, February 8, 2013 at home.

Born: May 19, 1957 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Thomas LaBarre and Grace Turdo LaBarre Raub.

Personal: She had been employed by the Crayola Co. for 3 years and at the Weston Club for 14 years. Survivors: Children: Kiesha Sandt and her fiancé Clarence Jones of Phillipsburg; Jennie Sandt; Mark Sandt, Jr. both of Easton; Cindy Karcher and her husband Craig of Bethlehem; husband: Mark Sandt, Sr.; brothers: Frank White; Thomas Raub; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; special caregivers: Jobecca Kvanzado, Michelle Richie; and “bestest” friend Ettie Lilly. She was predeceased by her companion: Michael Strunk and brother: Grant White.

Services: A Gathering will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday (2/13) in the O’Donnell Building social hall, 235 S. Main St., Phillipsburg. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the Karen Ann Quinlann Hospice, 90 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860.

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Adele Trayes

February 7, 2013

Adele Trayes, 84, of Bangor, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 in Country Meadows.

Born: September 18, 1928 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Rev. I. James and Margaret (McFall) Bobst.

Personal: Her husband, Raymond A. Trayes died in 2011. She worked with her husband at his CPA practice in Bangor and retired in 1991.

Memberships: She was a member of First United Evangelical Congregational Church, Bangor, the Welch Society and the Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors: Two daughters, Nancy Broadbent and her husband, Fred of Palmer Township and Susan Lane and her husband, Thomas of Henderson, NV; a son, Dr. Richard C. Trayes and his wife, Celia of Hawley; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Services: 1:30 pm Tuesday, in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment in St. John’s Cemetery, Bangor. Call from 1:00 pm until service time Tuesday in the funeral home.

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Ambrose Butler

February 7, 2013

Ambrose Butler, 81, of Easton died Thursday, February 7, 2013 in Easton Hospital.

Born: May 27, 1931 in Pottstown he was a son of the late Mahlon and Rose Allen Butler.

Personal: He was a mason with the Local Labor Union #1174 for many years before retiring. He also enjoyed golfing and fishing.

Memberships: He was a member of VFW Post #1290 and the Paradise Club.

Survivors: His longtime companion: Gladys Smith; children: Ambrose Smith, Jr. and wife Jeannene; Michael Smith and fiancé Dawn Cox; Troy Smith and companion: Sherry McGee; Cheryl Pippenger; Joanne Truss; Brenda Smith and fiancé Curtis Wilson; Jeannie Smith; Gladys Jackson and husband Larry; Gerry Bailey and husband Oral; Debra Lee and husband Allen all of Easton; Roland Smith and Donna Smith both of Allentown; brothers: Bobby and Alfred Butler; 32 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son James Smith.

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

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the family c/o the funeral home.

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Thomas J. Eardley

February 7, 2013

Thomas J. Eardley, 68, of Forks Township died Thursday, February 7, 2013 in Gracedale.

Born: November 9, 1944 in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late John and Madeline (Connors) Eardley and the step-son of Alberta Eardley of Roseto.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Judith Bacelli were married 45 years. He was a nuclear production planner for Ingersoll Rand, Phillipsburg for 33 years and a security guard for Binney and Smith, Forks Township. He was a graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute and served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Memberships: He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Forks Township. He was also a member of the Order of Fleas, Easton and he was an avid golfer and walker.

Survivors: wife, Judith; two daughters, Jody Bigelow and her husband, Jim of Forks Township and Shannon Eardley of Florida; three sisters, Madeline Sabler of Allentown, Sarah Schaffer of California and Diane Shaw of Roseto; two brothers, Morris Fetzer of Georgia and David Fetzer of Steel City and three grandchildren, James Bigelow, Reed Bigelow and Kyleigh Pollack.

Services: 11:00 am Monday in Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. Interment in Forks Cemetery. Call from 7 – 8:30 pm Sunday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or St. Luke’s Hospice, Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.

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David L. Golden

February 4, 2013

David Lee Golden, 66, of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Monday, February 4, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg. Born: Born March 4, 1946 in Easton he was a son of Marian (Stoneback) Golden of Wilson Borough and the late Clair J. Golden, Sr.

Personal: A graduate of Easton High School in 1964 and Northampton Community College in 1972, he had been an Electrician for 22 years before retiring in 2009. Prior to that he had been employed by the Victor Balata Co. for 10 years and served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Memberships: He was a member of the GTO Association of PA serving as their Vice-President from 1989 to 1992.

Survivors: His mother: Marian; his wife of 38 years: the former Deborah Kocher; a son: Doug of Houston, TX; 3 brothers: George of Glenmoor, PA; Carl and his wife Linda of Burlington, NJ; and Paul and his wife Loraine of Bethlehem Twp. He was predeceased by a brother: Clair, Jr.

Services: Will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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