Obituaries

Gladys S. Millheim, 93, of Forks Twp., PA died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at home. Born September 19, 1927 in Scranton, PA she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Mildred (May) Schell. Her husband Francis W. Millheim died in 1985. She was a graduate of Easton High School and Churchman’s Business College. Gladys was employed by Lafayette College for 55 years before retiring. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Easton and a Past Grand Matron of the William Parsons Chapter, O.E.S. She was also an election poll worker in Forks Twp. and member of the Forks Twp. Historical Society.

She is survived by her daughters: Melinda Stitt of Bethlehem Twp., PA, Melanie Delserro (husband Gary) of Forks Twp., PA; 5 grandchildren: Thomas Stitt, Jr., Victoria Reinhardt, Andrew Stitt, Sean Delserro, Ashley Delserro; and 2 great-granddaughters: Ava and Daniella Stitt.

Graveside services will be held 11:30 AM Saturday (May 15) at the Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton, with visitation 10 to 11 AM in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 333 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA 18042 or to the Forks Twp. Historical Society, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Florence Stone, 103, formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her home in Encinitas, CA. Born March 21, 1918 in NYC, NY she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Einhorn) Lobel. Her husband Samuel M. Stone died in Easton in 2001. Florence was a graduate of the Philadelphia Art School and had been the fashion coordinator for Alice Kay for 18 years. Prior to that she was employed by Weight Watchers for 10 years and the World Book Encyclopedia as District Manager for 10 years. She had been a member of Temple Covenant of Peace, a lifetime member of Hadassah and active in the Sisterhood. She was also involved with the Third St. Alliance, Leisure Club and former Easton JCC.

She is survived by a son: Richard M. “Rick” Stone (wife Marguerite) of Brewster, MA; daughter-in-law: Jill Stone of Del Mar, CA; 3 grandchildren: Michelle Miller, Elizabeth Stone, Adam Stone; a great-grandson: Emmet Nirenberg; niece: Paula Grines; and nephews: Jerrold Fink, Neill Rosenfeld, Bruce Soloff. She was predeceased by her son: Evan Stone, her daughter: Leslie Peltan, her brother: Martin Lobel and her sister: Edith Fink.

The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Easton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bnai Shalom, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton, PA 18042 or Third Street Alliance, 41 N. 3rd St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com. 

Peter L. “Big Pete” Schoen, Sr., 79, of Palmer Township, died Monday, April 26, 2021 in his home.

Born June 13, 1941 in Germany, he was a son of the late Henry and Sigried (Kugel) Schoen. His wife, Margaret R. (Dillman) Schoen died in 2009.

Pete worked at Rexham Corporation, Flemington, NJ and also at Mike’s Steak Shop, Easton.

Surviving are his children, Rosemarie Schoen, Peter Schoen, Jr., and Angeline Gilroy and her husband, Jeff; a brother, Ralph Schoen; and three grandchildren, Alec, James and Joshua.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at The American Legion, Brown and Lynch Post #9, 2260 Corriere Drive, Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Lovene N. Heller, 82 of Forks Twp., PA died Thursday, April 22, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. Born November 15, 1938 in Stockertown, PA he was a son of the late Lester and Lena (Frantz) Heller. He was a 1956 graduate of Easton High School and an Army veteran. He was a foreman for the ECM Department of Met-Ed for 38 years before retiring in 1994. Lovene was a Past-President of the James B. “Pat” Reilly Scholarship Fund and served on the Board of the Easton-Phillipsburg Old timers Club. He coached Midget football, little league and played softball. He was also a member of the Palmer tennis league, the Masonic Lodge of Easton and he loved gardening.

Lovene is survived by his wife of 56 years: Jane (Ott) Heller; his daughter: Luann Wismer (husband Ted) of Walnutport, PA; stepdaughter: Vickie Corriere (husband Ford) of Easton, PA; brothers: Francis and Leon Heller of Forks Twp., PA; a sister: Eleanor Ott of Nazareth; two grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A sister: Marlene Hall died earlier.

Graveside services will be held 2 PM Friday (April 30) at the Northampton Memorial Shrine Mausoleum; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

James L. “Jim” Dziedzic, 66, of Williams Township, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021 following a cycling accident.

Born October 2, 1954 in Hackensack, NJ, he was the son of the late Fred T. and Virginia (Smulewicz) Dziedzic. He and his wife, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Klebe) Dziedzic were married 33 years.

Jim grew up in Maywood, NJ, and graduated from Bergen Catholic High School, Oradell, NJ and Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY where he rowed varsity crew. He worked for Crown Equipment Corp of New Jersey for 20 years, beginning in sales and finally, as Branch Manager. Prior to that he worked for Banque Indosuez in New York City and Mack Trucks in New Jersey.
After commuting 150 miles a day for twenty years, he retired in 2005 so he could be with his children before they grew up and left the nest. Taking care of the kids and the house became his new full-time job. It also allowed him to pursue his passions. Jim was an avid cyclist, golfer and skier and was a ski instructor at Blue Mountain. He was also a car enthusiast and frequently participated in car club performance driving events.

He was a member of College Hill Presbyterian Church, Easton, a Boy Scout leader with Troop 31, Williams Township, accompanying his son and the troop to Philmont and Sea Base. He also served on the budget committee of Williams Township.

Surviving with his wife, Betsy, are a son, J. Gordon Dziedzic and his wife, Ann of New York City; a daughter, Kristen L. Dziedzic and her fiancé, Nicholas V. Liguori of Baltimore, MD; a brother, Jerry Dziedzic and his wife, Laura of Pattenburg, NJ; an uncle, Max Smulewicz and his wife, Ann; and brothers-in-law, Chuck Klebe and Jim Klebe.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Durham Cemetery, 821 Durham Rd., Durham, PA. A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the State Theatre of Easton and Third Street Alliance, Easton.

Offer online condolences at www. AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Chrysanthe Swan, 92, of Easton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut. Born June 15, 1928 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Anthony G. and Margaret (Schratt) Englesson. On October 22, 1950 she married the only love of her life, Frank W. Swan, and together they shared 63 years before his passing in 2014. Chris was a 1945 graduate of William Allen High School and attended Churchman’s Business School. “Teeny” as she was called her entire life, went on to work as a bookkeeper at Montgomery Ward until the birth of her first child.

Chris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a friend to many. She was unparalleled in her zeal for life, her constant quest for knowledge and her artistic creativity. Chris loved to laugh, went to great lengths to make every occasion special and was proud of her Greek heritage. She was especially proud of her PA state award for never missing an election. All who knew Chris would tell you she was quick to care for friends, family and neighbors, delivering meals, well wishes and treasured pieces of original art. She worshipped at the former Christ Lutheran Church and most recently at St. John’s Lutheran Church and was a passionate contributor to St. John’s Art Gallery Committee as well as an active member of Friends of the Library, her Quilters group, Forks Township Art Guild and Writers Group, and the National Assoc. of Retired Federal Employees. Over the years Chris collected thousands of bottle caps for Big Brothers / Big Sisters and aluminum can tabs for a neighboring elementary school.

She is survived by her daughter Cathy (Maura); her son Thomas (Susan); her brothers: George and Emmanuel Englesson; two grandchildren: Stephanie (Jeff) and Andrew (Candace); and two great grandchildren: Rebecka and Addy Chrysanthe.

Services are 10 AM Saturday (April 24) in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton with visitation from 9 to 10 AM in the church. Interment is in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the Easton Public Library, 515 Church St., Easton, PA 18042 or Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.