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Ruth L. Stiles

January 5, 2013

Ruth L. Stiles, 97, of Easton died Saturday, January 5, 2013 in Gracedale.

Born: October 2, 1915 in Easton she was a daughter of the late George and Olive Miller Libby.

Personal: She had been employed by the former Orr’s Department Store in Easton for 21 years.

Survivors: A grandson; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband: Blaine E. Stiles in 1994 and her daughter: Priscilla Sullivan.

Services: Graveside, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday (1/9) in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Green Pond Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is in charge of arrangements.

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Martha Merwarth

January 4, 2013

Martha Merwarth, 93, of Easton, died Friday, January 4, 2013 in ManorCare, Palmer Twp.

Born: September 17, 1919 in Williams Twp., she was a daughter of the late Albert, Sr. and Daisey Kline Merwarth.

Personal: A graduate of Easton High School, she was the manager/operator of Flowers by Merwarths, Easton for over 50 years.

Memberships: She was a member of Blessed Hope Church of the Nazarene, Phillipsburg.

Survivors: A son, Donald Merwarth and his wife, Christine of Easton; a daughter, Charlene Savot and her husband, Rev. Robert of Rapid City, SD; a brother, Carl Merwarth of Palmer Twp.; 7 grandchildren, Jon Merwarth, Andrew Merwarth, Jennifer Hawk, Martha Zavala, Stephen Merwarth, Carlynn Savot and Nicholas Savot; 12 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 5 siblings, Dorothy Merwarth, Gertrude Werkheiser, Ruth Willever, Albert Merwarth, Jr., and Grace Brotzman.

Services: 10:30 am Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a visitation from 7 – 8:30 pm Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Easton Heights Cemetery.

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Virginia Sexton Wetmore

January 2, 2013

Virginia Sexton Wetmore, 94, of Bethlehem, formerly of Easton, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Born: September 30, 1918 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Lee W. and Alma (Jarrett) Sexton.

Personal: Her husband, James E. Wetmore died in 1989. She was a ballet instructor and a graduate of Wilson High School and Traphagen School of Fashion, New York City.

Survivors: A son, Michael J. Wetmore of Stroudsburg; three granddaughters; two great granddaughters and nieces and nephews including Kimberly “K J” Lucas. Two brothers, Dr. Richard J. Sexton and Burton H. Sexton and a sister, Annabel Lee Titus died earlier.

Services: Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

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Donald L. Christian

January 2, 2013

Donald L. Christian, 77, of Palmer Twp. died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus.

Born: February 17, 1935 in Easton he was a son of the late Donald D. and Dorothy Rodgers Christian. His wife the former Lois Lambert died in 1971.

Personal: A 1952 graduate of Easton High School he was employed by Mack Printing in Wilson for 42 years before retiring. He was also a volunteer at the Conrad Raker Center of Good Shepherd and for Meals on Wheels.

Memberships: He was a member of New Creation United Church of Christ, Palmer Twp., formerly St. Mark’s UCC, where he was a lifelong member, Elder and Deacon. He loved hunting and fishing and was a member of the Eagles Hunting Club.

Survivors: A daughter: Tamara Kurtz and her husband David of Pottstown, PA; a son: Donald D. of Allentown; a brother: Richard H. of Kunkletown; 4 granddaughters; and companion: Dortha Ryerson.

Services: 3:00 p.m. Sunday (1/6) in New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St., Easton, with visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. in the church; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be private in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to Conrad Raker Center % Good Shepherd Home, 601 St. John St., Allentown, PA 18103. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

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Pauline E. Sickels

January 1, 2013

Pauline E. Sickels, 81, formerly of Palmer Twp. died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in the VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born: August 18, 1931 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Ellen Stacy Schneebeli. Her husband Walter S. Sickels, Sr. died in 2002.

Personal: A graduate of Wilson High School, she had been an Assistant Treasurer at Lafayette Trust for more than 20 years before retiring. She also taught Bible Studies in Bethlehem for many years.

Memberships: She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Easton and the Red Hat Society.

Survivors: 2 sons: Walter S., Jr. of Williams Twp., Paul C. and his wife Karen of Palmer Twp.; 2 brothers: Richard Schneebeli of Nazareth; Robert Schneebeli of Saylorsburg; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Services: 10 a.m. Saturday (1/5) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton with visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. 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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Dennis Frank DeNardo

December 30, 2012

Dennis Frank DeNardo, 68, of Greentown, PA formerly of Easton, died Sunday, December 30, 2012 in Easton Hospital.

Born: November 21, 1944 in Easton, he was a son of the late A. Frank and R. Jennie (Rota) DeNardo.

Personal: He owned and operated Trails End and had been a car salesman for Young Volkswagen and Doug Cooper’s Auto Mall. He also provided special effects for the rock band, Gandalf. He was an honors student at Easton High School and graduated in 1963. He also served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

Memberships: He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.

Survivors: His wife, Barbara (Christman) DeNardo; a son, Dennis DeNardo of Bethlehem Township; a brother Tom DeNardo and his wife, Sandy of Nazareth; a sister, Diana Ricker of Florida and 2 grandsons.

Services: A service with Military Honors will be held at 2:30 pm on Monday, January 7 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorials: American Cancer Society, 393 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017; www.cancer.org.

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Russell J. Snyder, Sr.

December 30, 2012

Russell J. Snyder, Sr., 57, of Pocono Summit, PA died Sunday, December 30, 2012 in the Pocono Medical Center.

Born: December 7, 1955 in Easton he was a son of the late Richard L. and Eleanor McIntyre Snyder.

Personal: He was a 1974 graduate of Easton High School.

Survivors: Children: Donnell; Russell, Jr.; Rochelle; Laila; all of Easton, Jasmine of Petersburg, VA; brothers: William E. and his wife Joy of Las Vegas; Barry R. and his wife Charlotte of Easton; companion: Lynette Shorter and 7 grandchildren, including Xavier whom he helped raise. He was predeceased by a daughter: Felicia.

Services: Will be held 6:00 p.m. Friday (1/4) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Offer online condolences at www.ashtonfuneralhome.com.

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Tomas Reyes

December 29, 2012

Tomas Reyes, 78, of Easton, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 in Easton Hospital.

Born: January 10, 1934 in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Justo and Luz Maria Vargas Reyes.

Services: 3:30 pm, Saturday, January 5, 2013 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Visitation from 2:00 pm until service time Saturday in the funeral home.

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