Obituaries

Lorraine Julia Parks, 67, of Palmer Township, formerly of Hillsborough, NJ, died Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Somerset, NJ. Born May 10, 1954 in Newark, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Bernard “Ben” and Agnes (Penn) Blaney. Her husband, Edward L. Parks died in 2018.
She taught elementary school at St. Ann Catholic Church, Raritan, NJ and worked at Coleman Auto Group, Lawrenceville, NJ. She retired in 2004. She received a bachelor’s degree in education from Seton Hall University in 1976 and was a volunteer for the Easton Area Democratic Committee.

Surviving are her daughter, Anna C. Parks and her husband, Dave; two sisters, Carol Ann Rittman and Frances Peebles; a brother-in-law, David Parks; and a niece, Christine Peebles.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

George Martneau, Jr., 82, of Palmer Twp., PA died Sunday, September 12, 2021 at home. Born October 20, 1938 in New Haven, CT, he was a son of the late Mary (Celone) and George Martineau, Sr. He was an Army veteran and attended Quinnipiac University. He was the manager of the Stop and Shop Food Distribution Warehouse in Connecticut for many years and was a member of New Creation UCC, Palmer and the American Legion. George was a nature lover who especially enjoyed hiking the Appalachian Trail and instilling the love of the outdoors in his grandchildren. He also enjoyed reading, traveling and camping with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Chegwidden) Martineau; his children: Cassandra Martineau (Laura) of Willimantic, CT, Michele Sherman ((Steve) of Easton, PA, Laurie Palmisano (Al) of Oakland, FL, Larry Palmer (Donna) of Palmer Twp., Wayne Palmer (Ashley) of Alexandria, VA; sisters: Anne Brown of Naples, FL, Joyce Martineau of Venice, FL; 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. His first wife Pam (Morris) Martineau died earlier.

Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy at https://appalachiantrail.org.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Nancy K. Hagmaier, 67, of Nazareth, PA, formerly of West Hempstead, NY and the Poconos died September 12, 2021, at Gracedale. Born July 29, 1954, in Rockville Centre, NY she was a daughter of the late Janet (Howard) and John “Jack” Kennedy. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Manhasset, NY and worked as a teaching assistant in Franklin Square, NY and East Stroudsburg, PA.

She is survived by her sons: Bryan Hagmaier, Denis Hagmaier; brothers: John, David and James Kennedy; sister: Jill Regan; 5 grandchildren: Dylan, Liam, Vivian, William and Marigold and fiancé: Kevin Smith.

Mass will be held 10 AM, Thursday, September 23 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 24 Westminster Rd., West Hempstead, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Victor M. Kryworuchko, 79, of Easton, PA died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at ManorCare, Easton. He was born March 27, 1942 in Ukraine before coming to the United States as a child. He graduated from Washington High School in Washington, NJ and was a Vietnam war veteran who served in the US Coast Guard. He had been employed by Sandts Honey Company in Forks Township for many years before retiring.

He is survived by his grandson: Luke Daub with whom he resided and a sister: Linda Sandt. His daughter: Lori Ann Daub and sister Claudia died earlier.

Services are 6 PM Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation from 5 to 6 PM. Interment will be held 10:30AM Tuesday in Arndts Cemetery, Forks Twp. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

William Franklin Noe of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Country Meadows at the age of 82. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 17, 1939, to the late Elma (Mark) and Vernon Noe. He and his wife, the former Geraldine Kautz, would have been married 60 years in October. When Bill was a child, the family moved to Denver, CO due to his mother’s health. He attended South High School, then joined the Army on February 9, 1956. After serving his country for four years, he was hired by Mountain Bell Telephone Company, later transferring to AT&T in San Diego.

He always had a passion for drag racing and cars. After retiring, he enrolled in City Community College’s automotive program, bought a rusty-bucket-of-bolts Vega, and spent a year restoring it – after which he referred to himself as “the Doctor of Motors.” In 2009, Bill and Jeri moved to the Lehigh Valley in order to play a big part in the lives of their three cherished grandchildren and quickly became a part of the in-law Fox family. They faithfully attended Calvary Baptist Church in Bethlehem Twp.

He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; daughter Angela Fox and her husband Mark of Forks Twp., PA; and three grandchildren: Ethan, Brandon and Natalie. His brother Glenn died earlier.

To honor Bill’s wishes, there will not be a funeral. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Christian School, 122 Dante St., Roseto, PA 18013

Tiep V. Vu, 83, of Easton, died Monday, September 6, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born December 2, 1937 in Vietnam, he was a son of the late Than V. and Dan T. Vu.

Surviving are his wife, My Nguyen, twelve children, a brother, and sixteen grandchildren.

Services will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, September 11, 2021 and 9:00 am on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton followed by interment in Hays/South Easton Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Charles D. “Charlie” Roberts, 76, of Palmer Township, died Sunday, September 5, 2021 in his home.  Born October 28, 1944 in Easton, he was a son of the late Donald W. and Ella (Roth) Roberts.  He and his wife, Gloria (Langbehn) Roberts were married 52 years.  Charlie owned Pocono RV, Wind Gap for 23 years.  He graduated from Easton Area High School in 1963 and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of Life Church Nazareth, a member of the Hillside Golf League and he was an avid traveler.

Surviving with his wife, Gloria, are two daughters, Lisa Roberts and Michelle Lowry and her husband, Chris; a son, Brian Roberts and his wife, Dori; and five grandchildren, Nicholas, Ethan, Kenzie, Acelynn, and Zaiden.  Two sisters, Dorothy Neidert and Marjorie Curry and a brother, David Roberts died earlier.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in Life Church Nazareth. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday in the church.  The family requests that masks be worn.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Memorial contributions may be made to Life Church Nazareth, 4609 Newburg Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Mildred Emily (Pastorius) Kovar passed away Sunday,  September 5, 2021, in Nazareth, PA after a long illness. She was 89. Millie was born and raised in Pittsburgh and graduated from Brentwood High School and the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing. Moving to Easton in 1966 with her family she devoted herself to Republican Party politics and was a State Committeewoman for many years representing Palmer Township. She was a great admirer of Ronald Reagan, was an alternate delegate to the Republic National Conventions in 1976 and 1980, and enthusiastically supported his nomination and subsequent election.

She was also elected to the Easton Area School Board, volunteered widely, and was a member of numerous social clubs. She had an abiding love for animals. A devoted traveler, Millie visited her sons and their families in countries all over the world and traveled herself to many more, including Antarctica and South Africa. Although her nursing career was interrupted by family and children, she returned to it in the late 1980s, when she spent over a decade at the Lafayette College health center.

She is survived by her four sons: Robert of Doylestown, PA, Jeffrey (Katherine) of Washington DC, James (Maida) of Guatemala City, and Jonathan (Elizabeth) of Contoocook, NH; by her ten grandchildren; her brother: James Pastorius of Scotland, PA and her sister: Alice Pastorius of Williamsburg, VA.

Services are private with interment in Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Contributions in her memory may be directed to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare in Williams Township or to the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, TN. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com