Obituaries

Mercedes Emrey, 87 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Promedica, Bethlehem. Born September 24, 1934 in Allentown, PA she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Mildred (Snyder) Soprano. She was the manager of finance at General Electric for many years.

She is survived by two sons: Curtis of Bethlehem Twp., PA; Raul (wife Tiffany) of Wilson Borough, PA; and 4 grandchildren: Abigail, Lynn, Emily and Erica.

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

Dale Wetzel, 58, formerly of Easton, died Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Easton, he was a son of the late Steward and Grace (Pysher) Wetzel. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1981 and attended Northampton Community College.

Surviving is his brother, Dennis Wetzel. His brother, Brian Wetzel died earlier.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, April 18, 2022 in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Township. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Edwin R. King, 94 of Raubsville, PA died March 28, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem, PA. Born November 27, 1927 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Esther (Merwarth) and S. Ernest King. He was a 1947 graduate of Easton High School where he was on the track team. He had been employed by Rissmiller Construction and was a 50-year member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Union, Local #5, before retiring in 1991. Ed was a life member of the Raubsville Sportsmen’s Club and the Williams Twp. Sportsmen’s Club. He was a former member of the Williams Twp. Fire Co.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, the former Barbara Denz; 3 children: Jeffrey King of Raubsville, Sally Berger of Upper Mt. Bethel, PA and Judy Hamilton of Columbia, NJ; and 3 grandsons: Nathan and Patrick Hamilton and Cory Berger. He was predeceased by his stepmother: Eva Brown King and sister: Doris King.

Services were private with interment in Raubsville Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Lena Packer, 93 of Philipsburg, NJ died Monday, March 28, 2022 at home. Born October 31, 1928 in Rochester, NY she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Sara Albalak. She had been employed by Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for 10 years.

She is survived by her children: Stacey Packer with whom she resided and Jereld Packer of Tampa, FL. Her husband Philip Packer and siblings: Isaac Albalak and Stella Russo died earlier.

Interment is in Bnai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Twp., PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Daniel R. Kenny, 77, of Bethlehem Township, died Friday, March 25, 2022 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born September 27, 1944 in New Brunswick, NJ, he was a son of the late Edmund and Irene (Maieran) Kenny. He and his wife, Caroline S. (Pierson) Kenny were married 52 years. Dan was a graduate of Northampton Community College and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at Binney and Smith, Easton for over 15 years and was the president of the Stockertown Rod and Gun Club and a hunter safety instructor.

Surviving with his wife, Caroline are two sons, Edmond Kenny and Eric Kenny; a daughter, Tracy Ruffner and her husband, Cord; a brother, Bill Kenny; two sisters, Lois Engle and Marianne LeRose; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His brother, Chris Kenny died earlier.

Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 12:30 pm until service time on Saturday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Paul Stanley Robison, 84, formerly of Easton and Nazareth, PA, died Wednesday March 22, 2022, in Fellowship Community, Whitehall, PA. Born January 20, 1938, in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Rev. S. Clyde and Anne Elizabeth Robison. Rev. S. Clyde Robison was founder and Pastor Emeritus of Fellowship Church in Phillipsburg, NJ of which Paul was an active member.

Paul was employed by Frick Transfer, Inc. for nearly 60 years. He was a graduate of Wilson Area High School. He was a loving and faithful husband, father and grandfather. He and his wife, the former Gloria Ann Aicher, were married for 63 years. He personally accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and, as a result, is now in heaven with his Savior. 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Timothy P. Robison of Sterling, VA; two daughters, Deborah J. Flanagan of Bethlehem, PA; and Cindy Lynette Bottos of Nazareth, PA; 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Bruce P. Robison.

Services will be held 10:15 AM Saturday (March 26) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton Street, Easton, with a calling period from 9:15 to 10:15 AM in the funeral home. Interment will be in Forks Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Community, 3000 Fellowship Dr., Whitehall, PA 18052. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.