Obituaries

Timothy W. Gales, 69, of Easton, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Easton Hospital. Born April 8, 1952 in Washington, DC, he was a son of the late William Timothy Gales and Susan (Hanish) Maxwell.

Surviving are his wife, Lea R. (Mora Dinarde) Gales; two daughters, Susan Marie Gales Consentino and Kathleen Gales; three sisters and four grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery, 1851 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18017. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Lawrence A. “Larry” Konopaski, Jr., 58, of Wilson Borough, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born July 11, 1962 in Glasgow, Montana, he was a son of Helen Mae (Roskilly) Hager and the late Lawrence A. Konopaski. He and his wife, Kim (Crossin) Konopaski were married 22 years. Larry served in the US Marines and worked for Fox Lumber, Clinton, NJ and Huston Lumber and Supply, Oldwick, NJ.

Surviving with his wife, Kim, and mother, Helen Mae, are a son, Larry Konopaski, III; two brothers, Jeffrey Konopaski and Richard Hager, II; two sisters, Melody Frankenfield and Tracey Leidy; a half-sister, Gina Swaffield; and a half-brother, Brett Konopaski. His sister, Deborah Schussler and his step-father, Richard Hager, Sr. died earlier.

Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert W. Wolfinger, 92, of Country Meadows, Bethlehem, formerly of Raubsville, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 19, 2021. He is now once again dancing polkas with his beloved wife of 52 years, Barbara, who passed in 2008. Bob was born on March 25, 1929 in Harrow, Bucks County, PA to the late Henry and Bertha (Lightcap) Wolfinger. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by six brothers and two sisters.

Bob graduated from Nockamixon High School. Shortly after graduation, Bob enlisted in the US Navy. After receiving his training, he was stationed in Little Creek, VA aboard the USS LST 980, later named the USS Meeker County, as an Enginemen. While serving during the Korean War, tours took him to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Greenland.
Upon his honorable discharge in December 1951, Bob started his career as an auto mechanic at Reedman Cadillac, later going to work with his brother George at Wolfinger Dodge, and ultimately working at Met-Ed, all in Easton, retiring in 1989 as a Fleet Supervisor after 23 years of service.
Upon retirement, Bob and Barb together enjoyed snow birding in North Fort Myers, Florida, cruises, casino trips and the annual Navy LST Reunion, which was held all along the eastern seaboard. Bob also enjoyed any time with family, especially his five grandsons.
Bob was a 32nd Degree Mason of Prosperity Lodge #567, F&AM, now Saucon Lodge #469, Scottish Rite, The Valley of Allentown, a member of the USS LST Ship Memorial LST 325 and a retired board member of the Raubsville Cemetery.
Bob is survived by his son Dale, and his wife Janice of Bethlehem, PA and daughter Brenda Newman, and her husband Stephen of Gettysburg, PA and five grandsons: Ryan, Michael, Jake, Scott and Timothy.
The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff at Country Meadows Bethlehem for the compassion and love given to Bob on a daily basis. In addition, the family would also like to thank St. Luke’s Hospice for their commitment to ensuring his comfort and peace during the last months of his lifelong journey and also to the family.

Per Bob’s request, interment in Raubsville Cemetery will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to the USS LST Ship Memorial, Attn: Maintenance Fund, 610 NW Riverside Drive, Evansville, Indiana 47708 or to the Williams Township Fire Company, 2500 Morgan Hill Road, Easton, PA 18042.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Lorraine M. McBride, 73, of Saylorsburg, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in New Eastwood Healthcare Center. Born November 10, 1947 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Hazel (Stem) Sargent. She worked at Weiss Markets in Bangor and Brodheadsville.

Surviving are her children, Kelly Borger and her husband, Rodney of Stroudsburg and Darren McBride and his wife, Peggy of Bath; her companion, William Ponnett; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her daughter, Terry Ann McBride died in 1979.

Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Elisabeth M. Schaefer, 90 of Quakertown, PA died Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Meadow Glen of Phoebe Richland. Born June 20, 1930 in Lancaster, PA, she was a daughter of the late Edna (Turner) and the Reverend William Lewis MacDonald. Her husband Donald W. Schaefer died in 1979. She was a 1948 graduate of Roxborough High School and then later graduated from Women’s Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia. She was a nurse at St Christopher’s Hospital in Philadelphia and Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol for many years before working at Dr. Nicholas J. Ferry’s office in Levittown, PA. Elisabeth has been a loyal and dedicated member of The United Methodist Church her entire life, having been a member of Quakertown UMC; Green Pond UMC in Easton and Emilie UMC in Levittown where she was active in the Free Spirits Group where she excelled in the game “Hand ‘n’ Foot”. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and Middletown Seniors where she was lucky in BINGO. She loved her family and enjoyed baking cookies at Christmas and other delicious desserts, making meaningful counter cross-stitch projects for family and friends, and was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, the 76ers, and the Eagles.

She is survived by her children: Susan Cook (Gary) of The Villages, FL, the Hon. Judge Donald W. Schaefer, Jr. (Alicia) of Roswell, GA, Nancy Gust (Peter) of Langhorne, PA, Jane Robinson (Rev. Dr. Thomas) of Quakertown, PA, Elisabeth Muska (Michael) of Langhorne, PA; a sister: Ruth Rosvold (Robert) of Medford, NJ; and 9 grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 2 at 1 PM in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be private in Emilie UM Church Cemetery, Levittown. Memorial contributions may be made to Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland, Office of Philanthropy, 1925 W. Turner St., Allentown, PA 18104. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

William W. “Bill” Burd, 96, of Palmer Township, died Thursday, June 10, 2021 in his home. Born March 29, 1925 in Port Colden, NJ, he was a son of the late William Burd and Julia (Mowder) Hill. His wife, Gloria (Unangst) Burd died last year.

Bill graduated from Washington High School, Washington, NJ and served in the Navy during WWII. He worked at Ingersoll-Rand for 43 years and retired in 1989. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW and was an avid golfer and bowler.

Surviving are his children, Nancy Stoelzl and her husband, Pete; Karen Gasda and her husband, Jerry, and George Bertolet and his wife, Maureen; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Services will be private. Interment will be in Forks Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to BAYADA Home Health Care, www.bayada.com.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.