Obituaries

Robin A. Holifield, 60 died October 1, 2023 in Virginia Beach, VA. Born October 13, 1962  she was a daughter of the late Mary Ann and Robert Howell. She leaves to cherish her memories a host of relatives and friends.

Services will be held in Virgina Beach. Interment will be in Indianland Cemetery, 754 Almond Rd., Walnutport, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling local arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Daniel Walter Cwynar, 81 of Williams Twp., PA died Thursday, October 5, 2023 at home. Born August 29, 1942 in Scranton, PA he was a son of the late Elinor (Kupiec) and Walter Cwynar. He graduated from Scranton Central HS in 1960, received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University in 1964 and Master’s degrees in Engineering and Statistics from Johns Hopkins and Rutgers, respectively. He was a member of honor fraternities: Eta Kappa Nu, Sigma Tau, Tau Beta Phi and Alpha Phi Omega.

Dan was employed by AT&T (formerly Bell Labs) for 34 years before retiring in 1998 as a Division Manager in Corporate Strategy and Development. He was a member of College Hill Presbyterian Church in Easton and the Men’s Garden Club in Watchung, NJ. He was an Eagle Scout with two Palms and a GED math tutor. He served on the Williams Twp. Sewage Committee, was finance chairmen at Union Village United Methodist Church and was a Treasurer for Legacy at Morgan Hill. A jack-of-all-trades who could fix anything, Dan loved gardening, his fish, woodworking, making stained glass and watching Penn State football.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ellen (Augustin) Cwynar; his children Christy Cwynar (Christopher) of Warren Twp., NJ, Greg Cwynar of Jeffersonville, VT, Ted Cwynar (Jennifer) of Holland Twp., NJ; sister Carol Giersch (Davis); nephews Jason and Nathan; grandchildren Ava and James; and extended family Jim Auld (Susan) and their children Kristin, Karlee and Thomas.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Saturday (Oct. 14, 2023) at College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton with a calling period from 5 to 6:30 PM Friday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and 10:30 to 11 AM Saturday in the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, the Center for Animal Health and Welfare or College Hill Presbyterian Church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert Eugene “Bob” Hall, 90, formerly of North Carolina died Monday, September 18, 2023 at Easton Skilled Nursing Center, Easton, PA. Born August 31, 1933 in Three Bridges, NJ he was a son of the late G. Lester and Edythe M. (Perrine) Hall. He was a graduate of Flemington High School and served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Bob was employed by Square D., Walter Kidde, Boston Gear and Johnson & Johnson before retiring. He was of the Baptist faith and a three time Past-Master of Wake Forest Masonic Lodge #282, F&AM and a Past President of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

He is survived by sons: Les Hall (wife Lorrie) of Mt. Bethel, PA, David and Keith Hall both in California; a brother: George Hall, Jr. of Hopewell, NJ; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by wives: Marilyn Hall and Frances (Satterwhite) Hall; children: Robert Hall, Jr., Roberta Storm, Betsy Pogorzelski; and brothers: Rodney and Alvin “Cary” Hall.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Friday (Sept. 22) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM. Interment will be at a later date in Pine Forest Cemetery, Wake Forest, NC. Memorial contributions may be made to Easton Lodge, F&AM, 22 S. 3rd St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Christopher J. Cressman, 43, of Bethlehem, died Friday, September 15, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton. Born December 5, 1979 in Bethlehem, he was the son Gail (Cooper) Cressman and the late Daniel E. Cressman. Christopher graduated from Liberty High School in 1997 and enjoyed drawing, comic books, and music.

Surviving with his mother, Gail, are a brother, Daniel J. Cressman and his wife, Tika; a sister, Elizabeth Cressman, a nephew and three nieces.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 20, 2023 in Holy Saviour Cemetery, 2575 Linden St., Bethlehem. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Vernon Denson, 73, of Easton, PA passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2023.
Vernon was born in Winter Park, FL on August 31, 1950 to James and Tessie Denson. Surviving are his children are Lakeisha Williams, Stephen Guzzo, Takeia Guzzo, and Nichole Bealer along with 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, brother James Denson Jr., sister Gloria Williams (Denson), and son Dennis “Craig” Rutt.

Vernon was a successful business owner of Spice of Life located in Easton, PA for the past 9 years and self-taught furniture refinisher. He achieved a degree in machinery and held various construction jobs in his early years carrying him through several states which provided us with the many stories we’ll come to miss hearing that he acquired through his travels. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone who encountered him.

A vigil will be held for Vernon on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 5 pm in the front of his store at 456 Northampton Street and a celebration of Vernon’s life will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at The American Legion Lester Pfeffer 429 S 16th Street, Easton, PA.

Edward M. Statler, Jr., 71, of Nazareth, died Monday, September 11, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born May 27, 1952 in Easton, he was the son of the late Edward M. Statler, Sr. and Winifred (Taylor) Statler. He worked for the Nazareth Highway Department for 40 years and retired in 2019. He also worked security at Moravian Hall Square and was a private fire investigator. He was a member of First Moravian Church, Easton, Nazareth Moravian Church, and Calvary Moravian Church, Allentown; a life member of Vigilance Hose Company-Nazareth Fire Department; a member of Vigilance Hose Company Social Club, East Lawn Social Club, and International Association of Arson Investigators. He had also been a volunteer for Nazareth Volunteer Fire Department and Easton Emergency Squad.

Surviving are his son, Stephen Statler and his wife, Bethany; three grandchildren, Isabella, Gavin, and Leyton; three sisters, Laurie Bullock and her husband, William, Karen Statler, and Diane Kohler and her husband, Skip; his companion, Nancy Montesino; four nieces; four nephews; and thirteen great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a nephew.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 21, 2023 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 pm on Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Vigilance Hose Company, 49 S. Broad St., Nazareth, PA 18064 or American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.