Obituaries

Mabel “Mibs” M. Follett, 91 of Bethlehem, PA (formerly from Palmer Township) died peacefully in the presence of family Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem. Born July 18, 1930, in Albany, NY she was a daughter of the late Ada (Stoddard) and David Martin. She and her husband Don Follett met at Cornell University on a blind date and experienced an incredible and loving marriage for over 69 years.

After graduating from high school in Albany, NY she earned her BS in Food and Nutrition Management from Cornell University in 1951. As an alumna, she remained active in Cornell activities and was a Class President. Mibs was employed by the Ladies Home Journal in NYC after graduation and later at Lafayette College in the Development Office. Mibs was instrumental in establishing the former Meals on Wheels in Easton. She was a member of AAUW-Easton Chapter, the Fortnightly Group and active in garden clubs. Mibs was most recently a member of First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem and was a former 50-year member of First Presbyterian Church, Easton where she served as an Elder, Deacon and Sunday School teacher. Most of all, she was an amazing wife, mother and “Mammaw” who strongly prioritized family, faith and love.

In addition to her husband, Don, she is survived by 3 children: Jim Follett (Nancy) of Ridgefield, CT, Steve Follett (Jeanne) of Center Valley, PA, and Sue Panella (Mark) of Boxford, MA; 7 grandchildren: Kristina Murphy (Patrick), Eric Follett, Allyson Follett Burns (Chris), Melissa Follett Guglielmo (Barry), Andrew Panella (Jenny), Leslie Panella and Jeff Panella; and 2 great grandchildren: Henrik Murphy and Ivy Follett Guglielmo. She was predeceased by her siblings: David Martin, Ruth Gallagher and Wilma Blum.

A calling period will be held Friday, November 19th from 5 to 7 PM in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA.  Her Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 20th at 11 AM in the Kirkland Village Auditorium, 1 Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem, PA. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ProJeCt of Easton at www.projecteaston.org, Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley at www.mowglv.org or the Kirkland Village Benevolent Fund at www.presbyterianseniorliving.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Richard Dilts, 54 of Walnutport, PA died Friday, October 29, 2021, at his home. Born March 17, 1967, in Easton, he was a son of the late Margaret (Hornick) and Luther Dilts, Sr. A graduate of Easton High School, he was a sanitation truck driver for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, the former Teresa Klemka; 3 children: Brett Brunstetter and Adam Dilts of Easton, Brienne Laranjeira (husband Paulo) of Walnutport; and 3 grandchildren: Ella, Sophie, and Harley. He was predeceased by 7 siblings.

A viewing will be held 5 to 6:30 PM Tuesday (Nov. 2) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Joshua Aaron Fox, 41, of Easton, died Friday, October 29, 2021. He was born June 8, 1980 in Phillipsburg, NJ. Josh and his wife, Sarah (Buckley) Fox were married 12 years. He was a member of Bethel Church, Redding, Calif. and a former member of Cornerstone Church, Easton.

Surviving with his wife, Sarah, are his mother, Ivy Lynn (Allen) Fox and her partner, Paula Kochan; his father, Paul Fox; six children, Nola, Caleb, Benjamin, Luke, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel Fox; two sisters, Rebekah Fox and her significant other, Benjamin Wearin, and Hannah Fox; a brother, Adam Fox and his wife, Megan; and his grandmother, Betty Cullen Daley.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 6, 2021 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Saturday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family via PayPal at @FoxFam7. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Nicole B. Neiman, a woman who was bigger than life and loved by so many, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from cardiac complications. Born in the Bronx in 1930, Blossom (her given name) proceeded to create a full and extraordinary life. At the age of 17 she started singing and ultimately became an opera singer and subsequently performed and had a stable of students, some that became lifelong friends. Later in life, at the age of 38, she started college and earned a Master’s degree in Social Work and developed her own practice.

By the 1970’s she became affiliated with an organization that trained individuals and ran encounter groups. She became one of the principles of this organization W.I.L.L (Workshop Institute for Living-Learning). She developed her own method through her psychotherapeutic skills and her singing talents to help hundreds, upon hundreds to empower themselves to enable themselves to sing. In later years she sculpted and painted beautiful works.

She is survived by her daughter Leslie Neiman-Goldsmith, son-in-law Ron Goldsmith and two grandsons, Matthew and Joshua Goldsmith. A memorial service is being planned with details to be announced. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Organization of Autistic Research. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Richard James Marr, Jr., 92 of Forks Twp., PA died Monday, October 8, 2021 at Gardens of Easton Memory Care. Born May 10, 1929 in Wilson Borough, PA he was the son of the late Marie C. (Pasch) and Richard J. Marr, Sr. His wife, the former Virginia Aust died in 2010. He was a 1947 graduate of Easton High School and employed by the James River Corp. (Dixie Cup) for 45 years from 1947 to 1992. He was also a founding vice-president of the PA Jazz Society.

Richard is survived by a daughter: Sue Marr of Bethlehem, PA; a son: Richard Marr, III of Easton, PA; 2 grandchildren: Mackenzie Marr of Platte City, MO and Richard Marr, IV of Denver, CO; and 4 great-grandchildren: Jax, Frankie, Atticus and Luna. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia and a sister, Arlene Seitz.

Services will be private with interment in Easton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Ethel Beatrice Wilson, 80, of Easton, PA died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Easton. Born April 29, 1941 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Viola (Mason) Wilson. She was a graduate of Easton High School and had worked at the high school in their kitchen for many years before retiring. Ethel was a very active member of the Easton Mennonite Church.

She is survived by her children: Neely Rose (husband Cliff, Jr.) with whom she resided; Robert “Billy” Shupe (wife Kory) in MT; Marlo Dalpe (husband Brian) of Williams Twp., PA; sister: Carol Knauss in TN; brothers: Frank Young, Sr. of Tatamy, PA, Rudy Critelli of Bethlehem Twp., 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and the many children she helped raised as an adoptive parent.

A Celebration of Her Life will be held 2 PM, Sunday (Oct. 17) at 818 Cibby St., Bethlehem Twp., PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., the Alzheimer’s Association or to help the homeless. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com