Obituaries

Joanne N. Gary 72 of Williams Twp, PA died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at home after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born January 3, 1951 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Shirley (Dungan) and John Navone. She was a 1968 graduate of Easton High School and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Kutztown University. Joanne was a teacher with the Easton Area School District for 32 years. For 31 of those years, she taught third grade at Palmer Elementary School. She was a very active member of Green Pond United Methodist Church where she served on Church Council and as a Trustee.

She is survived by her husband: David W. Gary; children: Melissa Greg (husband Christopher) of Palmer Twp., PA, David M. Gary (wife Valerie) of Williams Twp.; siblings: Suzanne Miller, Dianne DeSentis, Roxanne Williams, John Navone; and 4 grandchildren whom she loved and adored: Averi, Landon, Leighton, and Everett.

Services are 10:30 AM Tuesday (May 30) in Green Pond UM Church, 4411 Green Pond Rd., Easton, PA 18045 with a calling period from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

The family would like to thank everyone for all their caring thoughts, prayers and cards. Memorial contributions may be made to Green Pond UM Church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Maureen C. Campbell, 63, of Wilson Borough, died Thursday, May 11, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born September 11, 1959 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Elaine (Brightbill) Coyle. She and her husband, Mark D. Campbell, were married 43 years. Maureen worked in the Wilson Area Intermediate School cafeteria for over 30 years until retiring last year. She was a member of Bethel Memorial Baptist Church.

Surviving with her husband, Mark, are two daughters, Erin E. Herring and her husband, Jeremy, and Kaitlyn N. Campbell; two sisters, Colleen Frey and her husband Elmo, Jr., and Carol Coyle and her husband, Jeff Hartley; a brother, Craig J. Coyle and his wife, Sherry; and two granddaughters.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, 715 Chestnut Lane, Easton. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, May 19, 2023 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org; Tunnel to Towers Foundation, www.t2t.org, or National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Jayson W. Levin, 78 of Virginia Beach, VA died Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Norfolk General Hospital. Born February 10, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA he was a son of the late Mae (Seeherman) and Benjamin Levin. He was a graduate of Easton High School, Class of 1963 and East Stroudsburg University. Jay was employed by the Texas State Teachers’ Association in Texas for many years before retiring. Prior to that he was a teacher in Flemington, NJ. He was also a professional musician with a great love of music. He played the saxophone and most recently taught himself the bass instrument. Jay also holds a Black Belt in Karate.

He is survived by his life partner of 30 years, Sandra Wright and her children and grandchildren; Sandra’s sister, Bonnie Scarponi and her children and grandchildren, with whom he shared a close and caring connection; and his ex-wife: Joanne Levin.

Graveside services are 11 AM Monday (May 8) in the B’nai Abraham Cemetery, Arndt Road, Easton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to a food pantry of one’s choice or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Irene Mary Nicholas, 95 of Palmer Twp., PA died Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Northampton Post Acute, Bethlehem Twp., PA. Born September 13, 1927 in Bangor, PA she was a daughter of the late Minnie (Gloss) and Earl Labar. She had been employed as a presser at various area garment factories for many years. Irene was a member of St. Paul’s III Lutheran Church, Palmer, where she served communion to the homebound. She also loved bowling in her bowling leagues.

She is survived by her children: Bruce Nicholas and his wife Nancy of Palmer Twp., PA, Bonnie Nicholas of Forks Twp., PA, Jeff Nicholas and his wife Sheila of Owasso, OK; grandchildren: Brendon, Kyle and Colin; and great-grandchildren: Winter, Autumn, Ava and Corbin. She was predeceased by grandchildren: Brett and Crystal.

Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Thomas J. Gaillard, 62, of Forks Township, formerly of Palmer Township, died Thursday, April 20, 2023 in his home. Born September 23, 1960 in Avenel, NJ, he was the son of the late Benjamin John Gaillard, Sr. and Anna Patricia (French) Gaillard. He and his wife, Diana (Campitelli) Gaillard were married 35 years. Tom served in the US Marines and was a tour bus driver and dispatcher. He loved watching his children play baseball and he enjoyed playing poker with his family and friends. He was also an avid chess player.

Surviving with his wife, Diana, are two sons, Thomas D. Gaillard and his wife, Amanda, and Daniel J. Warzynski; a sister, Debbie Saporowski; three brothers, Ben Gaillard and his wife, Paula, Alfred Gaillard, and Arthur Gaillard; and a granddaughter, Addison.

Services will be held at 7:30 pm on Thursday, April 27, 1923 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 pm on Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, www.t2t.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.