Obituaries

Richard W. Williams, Sr., 86, of Williams Twp., PA died Thursday, July 22, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born October 4, 1934 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late James and Sara (Rasley) Williams. An Army veteran, he was employed by Tony’s Tire and Grand Central Sanitation and was a life member of several social clubs.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley (Lippencott) Williams; children: Debra, William and Michael; a brother: Francis;  sisters: Ermadell, Ruth, Rita, Margaret, Linda; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sons: James and Richard, Jr.; brothers: Russell, Virgil, George and Clifford and a sister: Alice.

Services are private. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Kathryn E. Johnson, 93, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 17 at the Renaissance Senior Home in Forks Township, PA. She was the loving wife of William C. Johnson with whom she shared 66 years of marriage before his passing in 2014. Born September 23, 1927, Kathryn was the daughter of the late Hervey A. Heitzman and Elsie G. Garr Heitzman. She was a 1945 graduate of Easton Area High School where she excelled in her art classes. She later attended Empire Beauty School in New York City.

Kathryn was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Easton. She was an active member of the Forks of the Delaware Doll Club for many years, a founding member of the Eggs Original Club, and a lifetime juried member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen – Lehigh Valley Chapter. Many will remember Kathryn for her masterful egg art which she displayed and sold at local and regional arts and craft shows. In addition to egg art, crocheting, and other crafts, she enjoyed family vacations, dancing, gardening, baking, genealogy, and local history. In recent years, her cockapoo, Princess, was a faithful companion.

Kathryn will be remembered lovingly by her son Lawrence Johnson and his wife Cheryl of Easton, her grandchildren Krysta and Michael Rochon of Northampton, and Jennifer and Joshua Wanisko of Phillipsburg. She was the proud great-grandmother to Jazmyne Rochon and Lillian Wanisko and was awaiting the birth of a great-grandson. She is survived by sister Grace Frank and brother Hervey Heitzman, both of Forks, and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 28 at 10 AM in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a calling period from 9:30 to 10 AM. Interment is in Forks Cemetery. The family welcomes flowers or memorial gifts to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry Street, Easton, PA, 18042. Online condolences may be shared at www.ashtonfuneralhome.com.

Lois M. Bohn, 88, of Effort, formerly of Wilson Borough, died Monday, July 12, 2021 in her home. Born February 11, 1933 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Albert S. and Wilna M. (Schweitzer) Nagle. Her husband, Karl E. Bohn died in 1969.
Lois graduated from Easton High School in 1950 and was an insurance agent for Eck Kellow and Co., Easton for over 25 years until retiring in 1998. She was a member of the former St. Mark’s UCC, Easton, a member of New Creation UCC, Palmer Township, and a member of the Ambassador’s Club.

Surviving are two sons, Thomas A. Bohn and Terry E. Bohn; a daughter, Susan L Jansen and her husband, Eric; and two grandchildren, Amanda Bohn and Brian Jansen.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, July 16, 2021 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Elizabeth “Liz” J. Urban, 68, of Easton, PA, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Health Network at Muhlenburg after a courageous battle with cancer. Liz was born January 24, 1953 in Wilmington, DE and was the daughter of the late Donald Joseph and is survived by her mother Carolyn Johanssen Joseph of Kirkwood, MO. She isalso survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Ed Urban; her sisters Karen Robards of St. Louis, MO and Kristine Lebras of Arlington, VA; brother-in-law’s Michael O’Neal and Paul Lebras; her sister- in-law Kathleen Urban of Warminster, PA and two nieces and a nephew.

Liz spent her formative years in West Chester, PA, where she was a championship horsewoman. She enjoyed musical theatre and starred in the Henderson High production of My Fair Lady and performed in summer stock theatre. Liz continued to sing with various semi-professional choral groups while she attended George Washington University. While at GWU, she obtained a business degree and held various leadership positions in Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.

In 2011, Liz retired from a highly successful 31-year career with Merck Pharmaceuticals where her last role was managing development of new products. Since retiring, Liz enjoyed gardening and attending Jazzercise classes. She continued her lifelong love of music and theatre by performing as a member of the Northampton Community College Choir. She often said that one of her most rewarding roles was volunteering as a judge for the local Freddy Awards. In addition, Liz was an avid supporter and attendee of the annual Devon Horse Shows. She also enjoyed attending the IMSA auto races.

Liz’s optimism, sense of humor and empathy will be missed by the many people who knew and loved her. A service celebrating her extraordinary life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, Easton and the Children’s Home of Easton which were important to Liz.