Obituaries

Roslyne B. Smolow, 97, of Palmer Township, died Monday, July 29 2024 in Moravian Hall Square. Born March 3, 1927 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Share) Bugen. Her husband, William J. Smolow died in 2013. She was an elementary school teacher in the Easton Area School District, retiring in 1988. Roslyne was a member of Congregation Bnai Shalom, Easton. She was a member of the Lehigh Valley Bridge Association and had a Life Master ranking in the American Contract Bridge League. She was also a former member of Northampton Country Club.

Surviving are two sons, Mitchell Smolow and his wife, Donna, of Shavertown, PA and Mark Smolow of Nazareth; six grandchildren; and six great granddaughters. She was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters.

Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Bnai Shalom synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton. Interment will be in Bnai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Township. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Bnai Shalom. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Mark A. Rosenkranz, Sr. 60 of Wilson Borough, PA died at home Friday, July 19, 2024 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born December 14, 1963 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Marie (Bealer) and Albert Rosenkranz. He had been employed by the former Dixie Cup Co. for many years. An avid fisherman, Mark was a life member of the Bass Anglers Sportsman’s Society and a former member of the Wilson Boro Lions Club. He was also a vice president of the Wilson Summer Swim Team where he was a very active volunteer.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years Cindy (Frank) Rosenkranz; his children, son: Mark A. Rosenkranz, Jr. of Wilson Borough and daughter: Melissa Rosenkranz Weaver and her wife Jill of Williams Twp., PA; a brother and a sister.

Viewing hours will be held from 1 to 2 PM Wednesday (July 24), service to immediately follow in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to Furry Feet Rescue at furryfeetrescue.com. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Roxanne Marie Henderson, 73 of Easton, PA died Thursday, July 18, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill surrounded by her loving friends. Born April 2, 1951 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Henderson and Colleen (O’Brien) Bednar. She was a 1969 graduate of Wilson High School and a local Art School. She had been employed by the Lester Pfeffer American Legion and The Brick House. She was a member of the Avona Fire Company and Wilson Borough Democratic Club. She was predeceased by her parents, Ed and Colleen; her brother: John Henderson; and her longtime companion: William Dulick.

A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Interment is in Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Mary Ann Schoeneck, 80 of Palmer Twp., PA died Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born August 26, 1943 in Nazareth, PA she was the daughter of the late Emma (Grembowicz) and Joseph C. Pintande. She was a 1961 graduate of Notre Dame High School and member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church. Mary Ann had been employed by Keystone Packaging in Phillipsburg, NJ where she met her husband John R. Schoeneck who died in 2015. She was an avid gardener, who loved her cats, her children and her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: John G. Schoeneck of Christianburg, VA, Julia M. Licari (husband Louis) of Easton, PA, Tricia L. Schoeneck Lambert (husband David) of Hopkinton, NH, Elizabeth A. Funseth (husband Karl) of Pipersville, PA; and nine grandchildren: John and David Licari, Shea, Ava, and Reed Lambert, Caroline, Grant, Cece and Evelyn Funseth.

Mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM Saturday (July 20) in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Palmer Township with burial in Gethsemane Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Shirley A. McBride, 83 of Bethlehem, PA died Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Kirkland Village. Born January 4, 1941 in Easton, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles and Kathryn (Davidson) Hart. She was a 1959 graduate of Wilson High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Moravian College and her master’s from Drew University. She had been a teacher in the Parsippany School District and at Wilson High School. Shirley was a past-president of AAUW in Bethlehem and Houston, TX. She spent summers in Ocean Grove, NJ for 45 years, where she was a member of the Auditorium Choir. Shirley was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Hellertown and their choir director for 10 years, and a former member of the Asbury UM Church.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gerald D. McBride and her cousin Judy Willever (husband Barry) of Wilson Borough, PA.

A graveside service will be held 2 PM Friday (July 19) in the Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton and a Memorial Service on Sunday (July 21) at 3 PM in St. Paul’s UM Church, 645 Main St., Hellertown, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s UM Church or to Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Assoc. at www.oceangrove.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com. The Memorial Service on Sunday will be livestreamed at:  https://youtube.com/live/hU4OWTJQ_WM?feature=share

James D. Ealer, 65 of Nazareth, PA died Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hecktown Oaks. Born June 10, 1959 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Walter and Helen (Miers) Ealer. He was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School and is survived by a brother: David Ealer and sisters: Deborah Ealer, Donna Lewis and Cindy Whelchel.

Services will be private with burial in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Stacey L. Hoff, 47, of Easton, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born September 8, 1976 in Easton, she was the daughter of Allan and Vicki (Hockman) Gold. She and her husband, Todd P. Hoff were married 20 years. Stacey was a bank teller at PNC bank, Palmer Township. She was a graduate of Easton Area High School and Churchman Business School and was an avid camper and gardener. Stacey was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 years ago. She always said that she was going to fight until she couldn’t fight any more. And she was still fighting to the end. She put up a good fight and was a warrior. Hopefully she is at peace now. 

Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are her children, Brandon Hewko, Tanner Hoff, and Katelynn Hoff; a brother, Robby Gold; two sisters, Kristy Burks and Jodie Tawfik; two granddaughters, Paige and Isabella; and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 12:30 pm on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 11:00 am until service time on Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Horse Plus Humane Society, horseplus.org, or The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, healthyanimalcenter.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.