Obituaries

Doris Lifland, 98 formerly of Easton, PA died Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Moravian Hall Square. Born May 8, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY she was a daughter of the late Jennie (Wexler) and Morris Cravits. Her husband Elmer Lifland died in 1984. She was a graduate of Allentown High School Class of 1942 and was employed by the Northampton County Department of Public Assistance. After retiring, she was appointed to the Northampton County Board of Public Assistance by the late Gov. Robert Casey.

Doris was a member of Bnai Abraham Synagogue (now Congregation Bnai Shalom) and the Sisterhood. She was also a life member of Hadassah and past president of the URW Club. She was a member of the Red Hat Ladies, the Knitting Group of the Synagogue and Temple and she organized theatre groups to NYC for over 50 years. As a resident of Moravian Hall Square, she and their Chaplain planned a community wide 8-day Chanukah celebration to teach others about the holiday. Doris loved playing canasta and loved teaching people the game.

She is survived by her children: Shari Lifland of Sarasota, FL, Larry S. Lifland (Kathy) of Jupiter, FL; grandchildren: Logan Lifland Ruppel, Richard, Jennifer and Margaret Lifland; great-grandchildren: Ryleigh and Breanna; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer and her sister, Shirley Ytkin.

Services are 11 AM Tuesday (July 12) in Congregation Bnai Shalom, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton with interment in Bnai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Twp., PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  

Memorial contributions may be made to Hadassah at www.hadassah.org or Theatre Development Fund Wendy Wasserstein Project at www.give.tdf.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Kim E. Jacoby, 61 of Easton, PA died June 30, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born April 5, 1961 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Carol (Jacoby) Wieder. She is survived by her children: James Beers of Philadelphia, PA, DeWayne “Bubba” Beers (Jessica) of Pen Argyl, PA, Tabitha Beers of Conroe, TX, Christina “T.T.” Forbes (Chad) of Tomball, TX; her dad: Frank “Jr.” Kleintop; siblings: Frank, Ed, Jeremiah, Debbie, Brenda and 10 grandchildren. Her husband: Willard “Odey” Odenwelder died in 2015.

A Celebration of her Life will be held from 1 to 4 PM, Sept. 3 (Saturday) in the Safety First Fire Hall, 601 Keystone Ave., Easton. Please bring any photos, mementos and/or memories to be shared.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Sally Somers Heck, 93 of Easton, PA died Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at home. Born August 3, 1928 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Mary (Keeler) and Edward P. Somers. She was a graduate of Easton High School and employed by Easton National Bank & Trust, the Easton Redevelopment Authority and Weichert Realty for many years before retiring. Sally enjoyed traveling, opera and her weekly bridge games.

She is survived by her children: George H. Heck (wife Maryann) of Easton, James S. Heck (wife Loretta) of Palmer Twp., PA, Maura Heck of Forks Twp., PA; 4 grandchildren: Kara Kline, Jacob Heck, Alison Fink, Ian Heck; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband: Eric Rhodin and 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Services are private with interment in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Second Harvest Food Bank, 6969 Silver Crest Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Winifred Barbara McCluskey, 93 formerly of Easton, PA died Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in Columbia, MD. Born October 24, 1928 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Mary E. (Eagle) Myers. Her husband Frank P. McCluskey, Jr. died in 2000. She was a 1946 graduate of Easton High School and worked for Delightform and Easton National Bank and Trust for 10 years before devoting her life to caring for her husband and her son.

She is survived by her son: F. Patrick McCluskey (wife Monica) of Ellicott City, MD; 2 grandchildren: Megan McCluskey and Patrick McCluskey, IV; nieces and nephews: Peggy Palmer, Mary Ann Shetty, Clinton Palmer, and Robert Myers; and great-nieces and nephews: Peter Maggio, Jr., Fallon Maggio, Samuel Palmer, Nora Palmer, John Paul Shetty and Michael Shetty. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank and her brother: Joseph Myers.

Services are private with interment in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  Memorial contributions may be made to National Federation of the Blind at www.nfb.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Anna Marie Napolitano, 64 of Phillipsburg, NJ, formerly of Easton, PA died Friday, June 17, 2022 at home. Born September 12, 1957 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret (Malloy) Marsicano. She was a graduate of Easton High School and was employed by the Hunterdon Developmental Center for more than 20 years.

She is survived by her daughter: Andrea Napolitano; brother: Joseph Marsicano; sister: Loretta Marsicano; granddaughter: Bella; extended family in California; and Sarah Wilhelm who was like a daughter and her sons: Scott and Brandon Nuding. She was predeceased by a son: Peter Ricci, III and brother: William Marsicano, Jr.

A Graveside Service will be held 1 PM, Saturday, July 16th at Gethsemane Cemetery, 3600 William Penn Highway, Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.