Obituaries

Debra Ann Boettinger, 69 of Wilson Borough, PA died Sunday, August 27, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born July 30, 1954 in Easton, she was a daughter of Faye (Martin) Lear of Palmer Twp., PA and the late John Lear, Jr. She was employed by the Holiday Inn in Palmer for many years before retiring. Debbie’s legacy lives on through organ donation, in her passing, she gave the gift of life to many others.

She is survived by her mother, Faye; her daughter: Laurie Boettinger of Bethlehem; her sister: Lynda Hendricks of Palmer Twp.; her brother: John Lear (wife Susan) of Bushkill Twp.; her granddaughter: Leah Boettinger and her niece: Emylu Lear. Her father, John and brother, Edwin Lear predeceased her.

Graveside services will be held 2 PM Friday (Sept. 1) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, Green Pond Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  The family asks that in Debbie’s memory, you consider registering as an organ donor. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Clarence Riegel, Jr., 94, of Tatamy, died Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Gracedale. Born June 4, 1929 in Easton, he was the son of the late Clarence Riegel, Sr. and Edna (Spangeburg) Riegel. He and his wife, Gloria L. (Brown) Riegel, were married 75 years. Clarence graduated from Easton High School in 1948 and worked for Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of the Lehigh Valley for 46 years until retiring in 1996. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Tatamy, a life member of the American Motorcyclist Association, and a 75-year member of Bushkill Valley Motorcycle Club.

Surviving with his wife, Gloria, are two sons, Stephen H. Riegel and his companion, Norma of Tatamy and Michael L. Riegel and his wife, Barbara of Kutztown; a daughter, Vickie A. Erb and her husband, Glenn of Morrisonville, NY; a brother, Donald Riegel, Sr. of Bangor; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. A brother, Harold Riegel died earlier.

Services will be private with interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church, 240 South 8th St., Tatamy, PA 18085. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Arthur H. “The Chest” Beinlich, 82, of Bethlehem Township, died Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in his home. Born September 3, 1940 in Easton, he was the son of the late Eric G. Beinlich, Sr. and Hilda (Mack) Beinlich. He and his wife, Sandra (Meyers) Beinlich were married 58 years. Arthur graduated from Penn State, served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and was an avid sports fan. He was an explosives engineer for Vibra-Tech, Tamaqua. Prior to that he worked for Orica Explosives, Canada, and Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Ore Mine, Ishpeming, Mich.

Surviving with his wife, Sandra, are a son, Keith A. Beinlich and his partner, Felicia Dettmer; two daughters, Lori A. Lehr and her husband, Jeremy, and Vicky L. Geiger and her husband, David; and six grandchildren, Jermeil, Nicholas, Jamie, Tyler, Madison (with whom he shared their birthday), and Nathan. Two sons, Scott A. Beinlich and Todd E. Beinlich; a brother, Eric G. Beinlich, Jr.; and a sister, Arlene Schwartz died earlier.

Private services with military honors will be held at Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Kevin Lee Schlough, 62, of Forks Township, died Monday, August 21, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born June 13, 1961 in Easton, he was the son of Barbara (Ahart) Schlough. He and his wife, Susan (Rosenkranz) Schlough have been together for 40 years. Kevin served in the Army and was an electrician for the City of Easton for 15 years. He was an avid photographer and was the founder of the Facebook Group, “Frozen in Time. Lehigh Valley and Surrounding Areas”.

Surviving with his wife, Susan are a step-daughter, Lisa Williams and her husband, Ellis; a brother, Douglas Schlough and his wife, Chris; and a grandson, Jacob Behler.

An informal gathering and Celebration of Life will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 pm on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Miguel’s Restaurant, 5881 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Howard Brainerd Foltz, 68, of Bethlehem, passed away on August 18, 2023 after a well fought battle with cancer. Born March 26, 1955 in Easton, he was the son of the late William A. and Nancy (Brainerd) Foltz. He and his wife, Pam (Ridge) Foltz were married 43 years. Howard was a graduate of The Lawrenceville School, Lehigh University (BS and MBA) and he was a CPA. He was currently managing the family real estate investment business. He was a former member of the Big Boulder Ski Patrol, an active Blue Mountain Ski Instructor, an avid golfer, and a big Lehigh football fan.

Surviving with his wife, Pam, are a daughter, Kate Anglin and her husband, Ben; a son, Ben Foltz and his wife, Erin; three brothers, Bob Foltz, David Foltz, and Jonathan Foltz; and he was Granddad to Maddie, Jack, Rowan, and Hannah.

A Celebration of Life reception will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Northampton Country Club, 5049 William Penn Highway, Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is assisting with the arrangements. In the spirit of Howard’s philanthropy to education, memorial contributions can be made to the Nancy B. and William A. Foltz Scholarship Fund c/o Northampton Community College Foundation, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020, or www.northampton.edu/online-giving. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

David W. Schlough, Sr., 80, of Easton, PA passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at Abington Manor, Easton. Born July 5, 1943 in Easton, he was the son of the late Marjorie (Young) and Frederick G. Schlough. A graduate of Easton High School, he was employed by Mack Printing for many years before retiring. Following his retirement, he worked for Advance Auto Parts. He was a member of the Easton Masonic Lodge and a Wilson Civil Defense volunteer. He loved going to flea markets and finding collectibles, including baseball cards and coins. In his younger years, he was an avid hunter with his father and mother.

He is survived by his son: David, Jr. and his wife Tammy of Forks Twp., PA; and two grandchildren: Hannah and Nathan. He was predeceased by his wife Helen.

Services are 2 PM Tuesday (Aug. 22) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with visitation from 1 to 2 PM. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.