Obituaries

David William Baker, 74 of Nazareth, PA died Friday, December 5, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born August 25, 1951 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was a son of the late Joseph A. and Estella (Woodring) Baker. He was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School and employed by Allentown Mack/TransEdge for more than 30 years before retiring.

He is survived by his children: Tina M. Collins (husband James, Jr.) of Nazareth, PA, Michael E. Baker (wife Alison) of Easton, PA, Scott A. Baker (wife Kelly) of Lititz, PA; brothers: Jerry Baker of Easton, PA, Joseph Baker of Las Vegas, NV; and 6 grandchildren: Kennedy, Hailey, Nolan, Damien, Kaden and Leah. He was predeceased by his wife: Marie E. (Schurz) Baker in December of 2024.

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

Connie Lee Asquith, 83, formerly of Macungie, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Cornwall Manor in Lebanon, PA. She was born on January 28, 1942, in Harrisburg, PA, to the late Esther (Loose) and Charles T. Strayer.  Connie graduated from Susquenita High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Cedar Crest College and her master’s degree from Moravian University. She faithfully served as a United Methodist pastor in several congregations throughout the Lehigh Valley until her retirement.  Family was at the heart of Connie’s life. She treasured time with her granddaughters, attending their many activities and celebrating each milestone. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting beautiful blankets, and was especially known for her delicious sticky buns.

Connie is survived by her two sons, Jeffery Feltenberger and his wife, Holly, of Marysville, PA, and Steven Feltenberger and his wife, Michelle, of Pensacola Beach, FL; her brothers William, Byron, James, and Dennis Strayer; and eight beloved granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Dr. Glenn H. Asquith, who passed away in 2017.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 22, at 1:00 PM at Haddonfield Baptist Cemetery in Haddonfield, NJ. Arrangements are being handled by Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Connie’s memory may be made to her granddaughter, Lauren Feltenberger. Lauren is following in Connie’s footsteps in ministry as a full-time missionary with Overland Missions. Her passion is to make disciples who flourish in freedom and to equip isolated communities with their true identities in Christ Jesus.  Lauren will soon be launching into Mozambique for a two-year rotation, where she will minister on unreached islands, strengthen local pastors, and raise up local disciples into leadership roles. She will serve on the Mozambique team to help establish a second ministry base within the nation. https://overlandmissions.com/donate/laurenfeltenbergermozambique

Donald Charles Seiple, Sr., 86 formerly of Easton, PA died Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem, PA. Born November 8, 1939 in Easton, he was a son of the late Lola M. (Hartman) and Frederick G. Seiple. He was a 1960 graduate of Easton High School and member of the former Christ Lutheran Church and F&AM, Easton Lodge Don was employed by Taylor-Wharton Co. for many years before retiring from the Victaulic Company. An avid sports enthusiast, Don especially loved the Easton Red Rovers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Phillies.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janice (Rickert) Seiple; his children: Nancy Ducey of Easton, Donald Seiple, Jr. (wife Zina) of Nazareth, PA; and a granddaughter: Oksana. He was predeceased by his son-in-law: Michael Ducey; and brother and sister-in-law: Frederick and Auretta Seiple.

Services are 10:30 AM Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a calling period from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.  Contributions in Don’s memory may be made to the ProJeCt of Easton Food Pantry at www.projecteaston.org or any local food bank. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Mildred “Millie” (Corchin) Marcus, 101, formerly of Easton, PA died Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Bridgeville, PA. Born March 23, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Max and Kate Corchin. She was a graduate of West Chester State College with majors in math and English and a member of the Bnai Shalom Congregation in Easton. Her beloved husband of over 50 years, Dr. Elliott D. Marcus, died in 1999.

Millie loved math, and taught math at Shoemaker Jr. High in West Philadelphia before having children. She had a passion for duplicate bridge and loved solving crypto puzzles in her later years.  She loved travel with her husband, exploring in an Airstream trailer and later a motorhome.  For many years before her husband took ill, they spent winters in Malaga, Spain.  She was active in many community organizations, serving as treasurer of Beth Tefilah synagogue in Yeadon, PA and of its Sisterhood, and editor of the synagogue paper in the 1950s; and treasurer of AAUW in Easton in the 1990s.  Ogden Nash was her favorite poet, and she pursued her love of the theater including an annual trip to the Shakespeare Festival.  She wanted to be a race car driver and was a whiz at pinball in her younger days.  Her first car was a truck used by her father’s structural steel business. She loved formal entertaining and fine china.  She loved that she was a redhead.

She is survived by her children: Mitchell P. Marcus (wife Sue) of Philadelphia, PA, Katie Davis (husband Peter) of Pittsburgh, PA and Peter J. Marcus of Delray Beach, FL; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers, Jerry and Jack Corchin. 

Services are private with interment in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to ALS United Mid-Atlantic organization. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Anthony “Tony” Pitt, 85 died peacefully at his home in Forks Twp., PA on Friday, October 31, 2025. Born January 14, 1940, in Easton, PA he was the son of the late Florence (Horton) and Anthony Pitt, Sr. He was a 1959 graduate of Easton High School and proudly served in the US Navy, traveling around the world. Tony was employed by Ingersoll-Rand for 34 years before retiring in 1999. Following his retirement he enjoyed working for Weight Watchers. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton and loved traveling all over the country, especially to the Shenandoah National Park. Tony also loved “old-time” country music, going to concerts in the park, car shows, eating out and spending time with his beloved family.   

He is survived by his wife: Margaret “Peggy” (Simons) Pitt; daughters: Leslie Teresi (and her husband Phil) of Wilson Borough, PA and Lori Pinkerton (and her husband Doug) of Bethlehem, PA; a sister Valerie Barber of Macungie, PA; and a grandson: Ricky Nauman (and his wife Nina). He was predeceased by his first wife: Lorraine (Armbruster) Pitt and stepson: Kevin Lynn.

Services are 11 AM Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry Street, Easton. Visitation will be held 6 to 7:30 PM Tuesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and 10:30 AM to 11 AM Wednesday in the church. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org or to any veteran’s organization. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Jody Isabel Karcher, 73 of Forks Twp., PA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Born July 12, 1952, in Manhattan, she was a daughter of the late Gerard and Betty (Pike) Resch. Jody worked for many years as a Facilities Manager for the North Plainfield School District before retiring, and previously spent time with Marriott School Services. 

According to her daughter, Jody was a bold, fearless, Harley-riding badass who never apologized for who she was… resilient, loving, and real. She loved hitting the open road on her Harley with her husband and friends, exploring new states and mountain roads. When she wasn’t riding, she enjoyed painting and, most of all, spending time with her beloved granddaughter, Layla.

Jody is survived by her husband John Kaub with whom she shared 28 years; her daughters: Nicole Lettero of Perkasie, PA, Devon Karcher of Forks Twp.; step-children: Brittany Kaub of Easton, Dena Zona (Jim) of Wilson Borough, PA, Steven Kaub in Kentucky; brothers: Paul, John and Kim Resch; 2 grandchildren: Jaime Ayuso and Layla Karcher; a great-granddaughter: Rosalie; 4 step-grandchildren; 8 step-great-grandchildren and her puppies: Jax and Sheba. She was predeceased by a sister: Diane Joyce.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 2:30 PM Saturday, November 1, 2025 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.