Obituaries

Rosemarie Shaneberger, 84 of Easton, PA died December 29, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born May 28, 1938 in Phillipsburg, NJ she was a daughter of the late Esther (Swope) and George Anthony. Her husband Richard Shaneberger died earlier. Rosemarie was a taxi cab driver for Easton Taxi for many years and was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. She is survived by her son Michael Comito of Easton.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the family care of the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Nathan Jay Parent, 13, of Easton, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia after a courageous battel with leukemia.  Born August 29, 2009 in Easton, he was the son of Jeremy and Alissa (Mucklin) Parent.  He was in 7th grade at Easton Area Middle School.

Surviving with his parents, Alissa and Jeremy, are his grandparents, Billie Jo Dalrymple, Gregory Mucklin, Sr., and Peter Parent; and his sister, Brooklynn Parent.

Services will be private.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Giang Thi Nguyen, 66, of Easton, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in her home. Born February 19, 1956 in South Vietnam, she was the daughter of the late Chuong Van Tran and Ba Thi Tran. She worked for Binney and Smith and was well known for her Vietnamese cooking.

Surviving are her son, Hieu Nguyen and his wife, Sarah; her companion, George Wolfe; her brother, Thanh Kim Tran; and four grandchildren. Her daughter, My Nhan Thi Nguyen and her brother Son Van Tran died earlier.

A visitation will be held from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2022 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Forks Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Letitia M. Kirk, 75, of Palmer Township, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in her home. Born July 28, 1947 in Hazelton, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Letitia M. (Pecora) Yaworski. She and her husband, Robert A. Kirk were married 56 years.

Surviving with her husband, Robert are two sons, Stephen M. Kirk and his wife, Teresa of Pennsburg and Robert A. Kirk, Jr. and his wife, Jessica of Slatington; a brother, Michael Yaworski and his wife, Chris of Nazareth; a sister, Donna Hepp and her husband, Jacob of Raleigh, NC; and two granddaughters.

Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Sights for Hope, 845 W. Wyoming St., Allentown, PA 18103, www.sightsforhope.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Charlotte M. “Chote” Powell, 92 of Wilson Borough, PA passed away peacefully, Tuesday December 20, 2022. Born in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Ida (Kraus) and Kenneth Stem, Sr. She was the wife of Ralph F. Powell with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage. Chote had been employed by Fredwell Novelty Co. and Easton Hospital and had been a member of the Safety First Fire Co. Women’s Auxiliary, Wilson Republican Club and Wilson Democratic Club. She was also a member of New Creation UCC, Palmer Twp., PA.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sisters-in-law, Elsie Amy and Dawn Medlar and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, and brothers Kenneth and Walter Stem.

A calling period will be held from 10 to 11 AM Wednesday (Dec. 28) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Interment will be private in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Marion E. Lesher, 83, of Plainfield Township, died Friday, December 16, 2022. Born March 20, 1939 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Minnie (Igo) Wagner. Her husband, Robert W. Lesher died last year. Marion worked at Bon-Ton and St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church. She was a member of the Paint Box Art Club.

She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Schmauder and her husband, Gene, and Brenda Corkins; two sons, Edward Lesher and his wife, Joanne, and Kurt Fretz and his wife, Sandy; nine grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. A son, Fred Lesher, a brother, Martin Igo, and a granddaughter, Kelly predeceased her.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in Arndt’s Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Rd., Easton. A visitation will be held from 10:30 am to 11:00 am in the church. Interment will be in Arndt’s Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, www.lung.org or the American Heart Association, www.heart.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.