Obituaries

Jacqueline G. Miller, 86, of Palmer Twp., died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in Gracedale.

Born: October 18, 1926 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Layton and Madeline Hinkle Everhart. She was predeceased by her husband Charles R. Miller, Jr.

Survivors: 2 sons: David L. Miller of New York; Charles R. Miller, III of Palmer Twp.; daughter: Donna L. Bruch of Easton; sister: Gloria Bolmer of Palmer Twp.; 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services: Will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to a veteran’s organization of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Rafael Santiago, 93, of Easton died Sunday, December 23, 2012 in Easton Nursing Center.

Born: October 29, 1919 in Puerto Rico he was a son of the late Sotero Santiago and Marcella Sanchez.

Personal: He was of the catholic faith and had been a hospital elevator operator.

Survivors: Children.

Services: Private; the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Anne L. Kline, 96, of East Bangor, died Sunday, December 23, 2012 in Gracedale.

Born: February 26, 1916 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Vito and Colegero Salvaggio Dibilio.

Personal: She had been employed by Strongwear Pants and A & H Sportswear for many years.

Memberships: She was a member of Arndt’s Lutheran Church, Forks Twp.

Survivors: 3 daughters: Charleen Kline of East Bangor; Phyllis Kline in Texas; Gerry Strouse of Palmer Twp.;  son: Bart Kline of Springtown, PA; sister: Mary Smith in NJ; and 3 grandchildren: Vicki Clark, Dan Schriner and Chris Kline. She was predeceased by her husband: Henry Kline, Sr. in 1972, her son: Henry Kline, Jr. in 1993 and 5 brothers and 3 sisters.

Services: Memorial Service will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday (12/28) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton. Interment will be in Arndt’s Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Lawrence J. O’Toole, Jr., 79, of Bethlehem, formerly of W. Easton died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born: May 25, 1933 in Easton he was a son of the late Lawrence and Olive Haydt O’Toole, Sr.

Personal: He graduated with the Wilson HS Class of 1955 and loved trains, music and roller skating.

Memberships: He was a former member of the W. Easton Fire Co.

Survivors: 2 brothers: John of Wind Gap; Thomas of Palmer Twp.; 3 sisters: Maureen Finken of Wilson Boro; Nancy Stump of Pen Argyl; Elizabeth Eckhart of Nazareth; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Patrick.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday (12/22) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton, with a calling period from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery

Memorial Contributions: May be made to Life Path, Inc., 3500 High Point Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18017. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Anna E. Gerspach, 90, of Palmer Township died Monday, December 17, 2012 in her home.

Born:  January 22, 1922 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Rodney and Martha (Kessler) Holden.

Personal:  Her husband, John E. Gerspach died in 1998. She worked at Binney and Smith, Easton.

Survivors:  Anna was the loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother of two daughters, Louise Durand and her fiancé, Lloyd and Martha Willis and her husband, Mark; two sons, Michael Genua and his wife, Debbie and Bernard Genua, Jr.; five grandchildren and a great granddaughter.

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

Memorials:  Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106, www.alz.org.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.