Obituaries

Anna E. “Ann” Bodder, 77, of Palmer Township, died Monday, June 7, 2021 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born July 22, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Frank O. and Elizabeth M. (Stevenson) Wallin. She and her husband, Samuel S. Bodder were married 16 years. Her first husband, Rev. Joel H. Panté died in 1995.

Ann graduated from Erasmus Hall High School, Brooklyn and was a customer service representative for Aetna Insurance Company for over 24 years until retiring in 2003. She was a devoted Christian and very active and dedicated to her church, Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, Palmer Township, where she served as a deacon and was a leader of the JOY Club. She was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.

Surviving with her husband, Samuel, are two daughters, Donna McGibbon and her husband, Frank of Macungie and Valerie Bowls and her husband, Derek of Richland, WA; a son, Jonathan Panté and his wife, Jill of Newark, DE; a step-daughter, Jennifer Liberta; and eight grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 11, 2021 in Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, 715, Chestnut Lane, Palmer Township. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time on Friday in the church. Interment will be private in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, www.bmbceaston.com. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

William F. Brown, 75 of Mt. Bethel, PA died June 6, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born October 24, 1945, he was a son of William Brown and Jessica Dickerson Hummel and stepson of James Hummel. He had been employed by the Steelworkers Union, Philadelphia and TA Centers of America in Columbia, NJ. Bill was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and loved listening and singing Elvis music. He also enjoyed impersonating Elvis at family parties. He was a funny guy in a quiet way with a funny one liner here and there.

He is survived by his wife: Linda; his daughter: Bethann; sisters: Florence Anderson and Evelyn Martin. He was the brother-in-law of: Lillian Schembs, Lorraine Titlow (Fred), Jack Titlow (Lisa), Lisa Kucher (Steven); and an uncle to many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of his Life will be held 11 AM, Saturday, July 3 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Claudia Lucia DePamphilis Morrison, 56 of Williams Twp., PA died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from complications of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare neurological disease. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born December 1, 1964, in Easton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Lucia (Caporaso) and Raffaele DePamphilis. She was a 1982 graduate of Notre Dame High School and received a degree in Early Childhood Education from the College of Staten Island. Claudia graduated from the NYPD Police Academy in 1994 and was a dedicated officer from 1994 to 2008. She served in the 120 and 123 Precincts on Staten Island, including extensive work during the aftermath of 9/11. In her early years she was an accomplished gymnast and cheerleader. She was also a gifted piano player, with a constantly growing repertoire of classical arrangements and Broadway hits. Claudia enjoyed staying active outdoors and was in constant motion except when relaxing at the beach on family vacations with her children. Her family will remember her laughter, outgoing personality, and glowing smile.

She is survived by her loving partner: Samuel Lobb with whom she resided; 3 daughters: Carly Jean Anderson Briggs (husband Ben) of Albany, NY, Cynthia Lucia Morrison and Alicia Faith Morrison both of Staten Island, NY; 3 sisters: Caroline Eppinger (husband Chuck) of Saylorsburg, PA, Violetta DePamphilis of Martins Creek, PA, Anne Schultheis (husband Eric) of Nags Head, NC; and many nieces and nephews.

A calling period will be held 10 to 11 AM Tuesday (June 8) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA followed by a memorial service at 11 AM.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Donate To Us | Defeat MSA Alliance or Make A Donation Donate | North Carolina Aquarium Society (ncaquariumsociety.com) . 

Earl C. Stocker passed away peacefully on May 27, 2021 at his home in Easton, PA. Earl was a giver – through his kindness, through his creativity, and through his guitar playing. He helped many people in many ways and left every moment better than he found it. He spent his life in Easton and was proud of his home. As a boy, he would hike the trails of the nearby hillsides, drink from the waters of the Second Spring, and generally get up to no good with his eight siblings. As an adult, “Mr. Easton” couldn’t go more than one block downtown in his trademark overalls and newsboy cap without having three conversations and making four future commitments, leading us to coin the phrase, “he’s on Earl Time.”

Earl saw the world in a different way, and captured his world in art. His work spanned many mediums and styles, and his work was displayed in galleries from eastern Pennsylvania to Central Europe. Each time you look at his art, you discover a new face, a new meaning, a new way of looking at things. From brilliant collages years in the making, to poignant pieces about the Environmental Crisis, to garlic head caricatures for Garlic Fest and shad people sketches for the Shad Festival, each piece of Earl’s work brought great joy to many people.

He dedicated his life to helping others and spent decades as an Activities Director at ENC and Recreational Aide at Gracedale. His “peeps” loved him because he made them feel seen. He learned their favorite song on the guitar to bring back fond memories. He planned a private fishing trip when he found out you loved fishing. He saw you, learned what made you smile, and made it happen.

He is survived by his high school prom date turned loving wife, Sondi; his children, Allison, Chris, Heather, and Jessica, of whom he was “endless proud”; his grandchildren, Lillian and Isabella; his siblings, Calvin, Helen Mae, Louis, and Susan; and many, many more loved ones and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife, Beth, and his siblings, Barbara, George, Jack, and Nancy.

Earl was selfless, a giver of light and laughter, and a friend to all. The world is a better place from his kindness, his thoughtfulness, and his creativity. He will live on forever through his art and through the people he touched.

A visitation will be held 10 to 11:30 AM Saturday, June 5 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042 or the Arts Community of Easton (A.C.E.), P.O. Box 465, Easton, PA 18044. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Violet J. Tolton, 88, of Greentown, PA, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in her home.

Born March 28, 1933 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Foster Walter Uhl, Sr. and M. Elizabeth (Walter) Uhl.

She graduated from Simon-Gratz High School, Philadelphia and Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia where she received a four-year scholarship to attend. Violet was a member of the Greene-Dreher Historical Society.

Surviving are her children, William Tolton and his wife, Alice of Horsham, Lee Tolton and his wife, Connie of Ardsley and Terri Tolton-Schneebeli and her husband, Steve of Kunkletown; two sisters, Joyce Batzel of Canadensis and Gladys Nevin of Quakertown; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Her daughter, Chris Tolton and her brothers, Foster, Martin and Walter Uhl died earlier.

A visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 11:00 am on Friday, June 4, 2021 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A graveside service will follow at 12:00 pm on Friday at the South Easton Cemetery, West Lincoln Street and Iron Street.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Matthew Robert “Big Matt” Joyce, 64, of Easton, PA died Sunday, May 23, 2021, surrounded by his family, at the home of his daughter. Born February 9, 1957 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was a son of Lucy (Matthews) Joyce and the late John Joyce, Sr. His wife, Catherine (Collazo) Joyce died in May of 2018. A graduate of Delbarton High School and Kings College, he was a member of the Steam Fitters Union, Local 475. Matt was also a member of numerous social clubs including Liberty Hose, Old Democratic Club and Little Palmer Vol. Fire Co.

He is survived by his mother; his daughters: Jessica Joyce (fiancé Kevin McNally) with whom he’s been residing in W. Easton, PA, Jacqueline Gonzalez (husband Dilman) of Forks Twp., PA; brothers: John and Timothy; sisters: Cecelia, Julie, Lucy; 5 grandsons and 3 granddaughters. He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine and son: Joshua Leighton.

Visitation will be held 2 to 4 PM Wednesday (May 26) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o of the Ashton Funeral Home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert B. “Bob” “Mr. Bear” Giebler, 67, of Wilson Borough, formerly of Keansburg, NJ, died Monday, May 17, 2021 in Chestnut Hill Hospital.

Born April 14, 1954 in New York City, he was a son of the late Robert F. and Barbara (Fox) Giebler Smith. He and his wife, Harreen (Snyder) Giebler were married 37 years.

Bob owned Giebler Lawn Care and was a cook at Fat Jacks’ and Shruty’s Pub. He also worked at Victaulic and Victor Balata Co.

He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and was an avid golfer.

Surviving with his wife, Harreen are a daughter, Kaylynn Weikel; a brother, Scott Giebler and his wife, Patty; and a sister, Barbara Andes. His brothers, Walter, Glen and Dennis Giebler died earlier.

Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, www.pennstatehealth.org/giving.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.