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December 21, 2021
Bernard Fried, PhD, 88, formerly of Forks Twp., PA died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem, PA.
Service information and full obituary are pending. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com
December 16, 2021
Bruce Randall Praetorius, 69 of Wilson Borough, PA died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at home. Born June 22, 1952 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Marjorie (Brands) and Burt Praetorius. He was a 1969 graduate of Wilson High School and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Bruce was employed by the Dixie Cup Co. and by the Easton Area School District for many years. He was a member of the Wilson Democratic Club, Citizen’s Hose, Liberty Hose, Avona Fire Co., Palmer Fire Co., and Lester Pfeffer Post, American Legion.
He is survived by his brother: Richard Praetorius (companion Andrea Hammond) of Bethlehem Twp., PA; his sister: Carol Stryker (husband John) of Lopatcong, NJ; nieces and nephews. A brother Philip Praetorius died earlier.
Services are at the convenience of the family. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com
December 10, 2021
Deborah C. Isaacs, 50, of Forks Twp., PA died Friday, December 10, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. She was born January 13, 1971 in New York City, NY. She received her bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg University and was a teacher for several years. She is a member of Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, Easton.
She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Sean A. Isaacs; her children: Abigail, Joanna, Aaron, Jasmine and Lily; her mother: Euline Alvarez and brother Nathan Selles-Alvarez.
Services are 11 AM Saturday (Dec. 18) in Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, 715 Chestnut Lane, Palmer Twp., with visitation 10 to 11 AM in the church (masks will be required). Interment is in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com
December 9, 2021
Ann Marie Wismer Rodenbach, 81 of Palmer Twp., PA died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem, PA. Born December 2, 1940 in Phillipsburg, NJ she was a daughter of the late Bertha (Heebner) and Thomas Grainda. She had been employed by Binney and Smith for 30 years before retiring in 1997. Ann Marie was a member of St. Paul’s III Lutheran Church, Palmer and loved bowling, fishing and ceramics.
She is survived by 4 sons: Ronald, Barry, Jeffery and Thomas Wismer; a stepson: Charles Rodenbach; 2 stepdaughters: Lisa Roberson and Phyllis Coronado; 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by husbands: Ronald Wismer, Sr. and Carl Rodenbach and a sister: Barbara Assise
A memorial service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, December 22 in St. Paul’s III Lutheran Church, 2561 Newburg Rd., Palmer Twp. Interment is private in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church, 2561 Newburg Rd., Easton, PA 18045 or a charity of choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
December 8, 2021
William Joseph Bogan, 78, of Forks Twp., PA, formerly of Atlantic City, NJ died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at home. Born November 11, 1943 in Norristown, PA he was a son of the late Lorraine (Batchelder) and David Bogan. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam era and was employed by the Tropicana in Atlantic City for many years before retiring.
He is survived by two sisters: Dianne Georgio of Raleigh, NC, Patricia Weise with whom he resided; a niece and two nephews. His brother David Bogan predeceased him.
Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
December 6, 2021
Michelle McCloughan, 50, of Bangor, died Monday, December 6, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born February 19, 1971 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Barbara J. (Kintner) Havens. She was an avid bingo player.
Surviving are three daughters, Miranda Huff, Stacy McCloughan and Trista Huff; two sisters, Monica Havens and Tracy Heller; four grandchildren, Steven, Kylie, Bentley and Arabella; and a grandson on the way. A sister, Terri Havens died last year.
Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
December 6, 2021
Matthew Allen Bailey, 42 of Palmer Twp., PA died Monday, December 6, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. Born July 26 1979 in East Stroudsburg, PA he was a son of Ernest “Butch” Bailey of Wilson Borough, PA and the late Beverly Whittaker. He was a graduate of Wilson High School and employed by Tyrex Resources in Saylorsburg, PA prior to his illness.
In addition to his father, Butch, he is survived by his stepmother: Virginia Bailey; brothers: Mike and Joe Bailey, Steve and Dave Kaiser; sisters: Christine Oberly (husband David), Shawne Bailey, Misty Parrish, Christine Tomino, Anita Reph; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of his Life will be held Friday, December 10 at 5:30 PM at the East Bangor Fire Hall, 30 East Central Ave., East Bangor, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com
December 6, 2021
Carolyn Mae Kichline, 91, of Forks Twp., PA, died December 6, 2021 at Country Meadows in Bethlehem, PA. Born October 19, 1930 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clare (Harding) and Robert Thomas. She was a 1948 graduate of Wilson High School and played clarinet in the school marching band and orchestra. She enjoyed bowling in leagues at BarDon Lanes and developed an interest in antiques later in life. She was also an avid bird watcher and photographer.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, LCDR Richard F. Kichline, USN-Ret.; her children: Sue Ann Kichline (Dr. Mark Zaucha) of Baltimore, MD; Karen Kichline Ruef (David) of Charleston, SC; SSgt Curtis Kichline, USAF-HD (Barbara) and Kathie Enea (Dr. Ned Enea), both of Palmer Twp.; and Amy English (CPT Andrew English, USAR-Ret.) of Huntsville, AL; and her grandchildren: Dr. Michael Enea; Emma Enea; Joseph Kichline; Jennifer Zaucha; ENS Nathan English, USN; and Grace English. She was predeceased by her brothers Robert and Richard Thomas.
Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, is handling arrangements. Burial will be in Easton Cemetery (formerly Easton Heights). Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society (P.O. Box 290, Emmaus, PA 18049).