Obituaries

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Barton, 94 formerly of Wilson Borough, PA died Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Alexandria Manor, Nazareth, PA. Born June 6, 1926 in Changewater, NJ she was a daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Laumer) Rush. A 1944 graduate of Wilson High School, she taught nursery school at First Presbyterian Church, Easton and St. Paul’s III Lutheran Church in Palmer Twp. for many years before retiring. Betty was an active member of St. Peter’s UCC in Tatamy and served on Consistory and in the choir at St. Peter’s and the former Memorial UCC, Wilson. She had been a Judge of Elections in Wilson and active in the PTA. Betty loved to bowl and was a member of a bowling league.  She also enjoyed making pies.

She is survived by her daughters: Marsha Miller of Fairfax, VA, Patricia Lebresco (Nicholas) of West Chester, PA, and Carol Recker (Glenn) of Allentown, PA; 9 grandchildren: Craig Miller (Ann), Christopher Lebresco (Lindsay), Mark Lebresco (Kristen), Philip Lebresco (Krista), Jenna Winchenbach (Jason), Elizabeth Remaly (Chad), Brandon Beebe (Miranda), Glenn Recker (Sara) and Thomas Recker; 12 great-grandchildren and 2 nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas “Frank” Barton, Jr. in 1992, her son: Thomas Barton, III in 2012, her grandson: Todd Miller in 2003 and her brother: Robert Hagenbach in 2007.

A Visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30 PM Friday (Mar. 12) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a graveside service 11 AM Saturday at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3501 Green Pond Rd., Easton. A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s UCC, 401 Broad St., Tatamy, PA 18085 or to Alexandria Manor, 7 S. New St., Nazareth, PA 18064. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Kay Jean Bisset, 85, of Palmer Twp., PA died Monday, March 8, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born in Dunkirk, NY she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Jane (Bartlett) Johnston. She grew up in the Bradford, PA area where she graduated from Bradford High School in 1953. Upon graduating from Allegheny College with honors in 1957, she taught first grade for several years before and after her marriage to Allegheny classmate Jim Bisset in 1959. They lived in Philadelphia and Reading during Jim’s medical school and training. They became parents in 1961 with the birth of twin daughters and lived in Germany for three years while Jim completed service in the US Army before coming to Easton to practice medicine in 1969. Child rearing and volunteering then became her focus.

A dedicated volunteer, Kay was a Girl Scout leader, softball coach, member of Easton Hospital’s Junior Auxiliary, and she volunteered for the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, American Heart Association and Meals on Wheels. She was also a member and secretary of the Board of Directors of the Weller Center for Health Education and President of its Apple Corps. She belonged to College Hill Presbyterian Church and Northampton Country Club. Kay enjoyed winters in Vero Beach, FL for 16 years, was an avid reader, and loved crossword puzzles, playing Bridge and being a grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Dr. James F. Bisset, Jr.; twin daughters: Cathy Bisset (husband Chris Andrews) of South Salem, NY and Cindy Bisset of Marlton, NJ; 5 grandchildren: Justin and Zachary Andrews, Connor, Cailin and Claire Flannery.

Services are private. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice or College Hill Presbyterian Church or Meals on Wheels. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Genoveva “Genny” Leiser, 90, of Plainfield Township, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in her home. Born January 24, 1931 in Sinaia, Romania, she was a daughter of Maria Brinzea. Her husband, Donald W. Leiser died in 2006.

Genny was an avid bowler and golfer and won many trophies at Sawmill Golf Course. She also enjoyed traveling the world and she assisted her husband with the family business, Leiser’s Rental.

Surviving are her companion, William Toth; three children, Robert Leiser and his wife, Barbara, Michael Leiser and his wife, Marlene, and Sandra Walter and her husband, Ken; four grandchildren, Richard and his wife, Meghan, Robert and his wife, Emily, Rachel, and Angie and her husband, Travis; and five great grandchildren, Ava, Mia, Ali, Luca, and Lilly. Her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Elio “Chuck” Uliana died earlier.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.

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Shirley M. Heil, 92 formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, February 19, 2021 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA. Born June 30, 1928 in East Stroudsburg, PA she was a daughter of the late Myrtle (Mader) and Percy Marvin. A graduate of Churchman’s Business College, she had been employed by the State of PA at the Bureau of Employment Security in Easton for more than 20 years before retiring. Shirley was a member of Palmer Moravian Church, Palmer Twp. where she served as a Sacristan. She was also a member of Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 214 and Cedarettes, Easton Forest #35.

She is survived by her children: Sally A. Horne (companion Ed Henry) of Portland, OR, Timothy C. Heil (fiancé Amber) of Palmer Twp., Anne Fritts (husband John) of York, PA; grandchildren: Jennifer Heil, Jeffrey Horne (Nicole), Kevin Heil (Susan), Bradley Horne (Kari), Kelcie Fritts Hartman (Justin), Allison Fritts Zechman (John), Aubrie Kocher (Ryan); and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband: Charles H. Heil in 2007 and siblings: Marjorie Hunt and Willard Marvin.

A Graveside Service will be held 11:30 AM, Friday, Feb. 26 at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton with visitation 10 to 11 AM in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Moravian Hall Square Good Samaritan Fund, 175 W. North St., Nazareth, PA 18064 or the St. Luke’s Hospice, Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

William Kenneth Bertrand, 83 of Wilson Borough, PA died Sunday, February 21, 2021. Born September 21, 1937 in Easton he was a son of the late Jennie (Lippincott) and Kenneth Bertrand. He was a 1955 graduate of Easton High School and attended Penn State. He was the sales manager for Kinney Shoes for many years before retiring and the music director, pianist/organist for several area churches. Bill was a member of St. Peter’s UCC, Tatamy where he served on Consistory and as an Elder and “chief pie maker”. A passion for music, he was also active with the Easton Musical Arts Chorus.

He is survived by his children: Jeffry Bertrand (wife Margaret) of Wall Twp., NJ, Jennifer L. Bertrand of Palmer Twp., PA; sister: Laura Diehl of Bath, PA; 3 grandchildren: Michael, James, Megan; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters: Helen Evans and Dorothy Jones.

Services are private with interment in the Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance at ccalliance.org or the Trevor Project at thetrevorproject.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Margaret E. “Peg” Fuller, 79 of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, February 19, 2021 at home. Born August 23, 1941 in Bethlehem, PA she was a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Meaker) and Eugene Nagy. She was a graduate of Liberty High School and the Bethlehem Business School. Peg was a jewelry consultant for Bixler Jewelers in Easton for many years and prior to that a Welcome Wagon Hostess. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and former member of the Calvary and Epworth United Methodist Churches. She was also a member of the Junior Women’s Auxiliary of Easton Hospital. Peg volunteered for Meals on Wheels and loved ballroom dancing with her husband of almost 60 years, Charles “Chuck” Fuller.

She is survived by her husband, Chuck; children: Mark Fuller (wife Laura) of Nazareth, PA, Debbie Gross (husband Ed) of Bethlehem Twp., PA; brother: Thomas Nagy of Hellertown, PA; sister: Julia Bennett of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren: Jarrett, Hannah, Eliza, Keirsten, Isaac and great-granddaughter: Saarinen. She was predeceased by a sister Susan Dunstan.

A celebration of her life will be held 10:30 AM Thursday (Feb. 25) at Calvary Baptist Church, 5300 Green Pond Rd., Easton with a calling period from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment will be private in Fairview Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or the Center of Animal Health and Welfare or a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Matthias W. “Matt” Schuler, 83, of Wilson Borough, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 surrounded by family.

Born September 11, 1937 in Easton, he was a son of the late Matthias H. and Edith (Franklin) Schuler. He and his wife, Donna (Kreitz) Schuler were married 36 years.

Matt graduated from Wilson High School in 1956 and served in the Army. He worked for North Penn Transfer, Easton for over 30 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Parish; American Legion, Lester Pfeffer, Post 611; Concordia Maennerchor; Citizen’s Hose Co.; and Avona Volunteer Fire Co. He also served on the board of Wilson Democratic Association.

Surviving with his wife, Donna, are a son, Matt Schuler and his wife, Sharon; a stepson, Keith Noble and his companion, Kim Farnack; three stepdaughters, Terri Moulthrop and her husband, Dave, Michelle Mammana, and Sharon Santiago; fourteen grandchildren; and eighteen great grandchildren. A stepdaughter, Brenda Roebuck; three brothers, Michael Schuler, John Schuler, and Frank Schuler; and four sisters, Vivian Laffey, Eleanor Ackerman, Carolyn Best, and Mary Jane Schuler died earlier.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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