Obituaries

Paul James Macher, 84 of Palmer Twp., PA died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Forks Twp., PA. Born in Easton, PA he had been employed by Mack Printing and Schaeffer Appliance in Easton for many years before retiring. He received an associate degree from Northampton County Community College and was a very active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Forks Twp.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, the former Frances Schurz; 2 daughters: Kimberly Macher (husband Erik Wendt) of Forks Twp., PA, Jamie Gante (husband Jeff) of Camp Hill, PA; brother: George Macher; sister: Gloria Conrad; 4 grandchildren: Joshua, Jeremy, Matthew, Nicole; a great-granddaughter: Alyssa; and 2 step-great grandchildren: Ashley and Christopher.

Services are 2 PM Sunday (Dec. 5) in Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040 with visitation from 1 to 2 PM in the church. Burial will be 11:30 AM Monday in Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Keith John Bartley, Sr., 64 of Brooklyn, NY died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Maimonides Hospital, Brooklyn. Born November 30, 1956 in Boston, MA he was a son of the late RoseMarie (Lojo) and John Bartley. He worked with his son at ABC Tank in Brooklyn for many years. Keith was a born-again Christian who loved sharing his faith with others.

He is survived by 4 children: Robert Costa and Katelyn Bartley of Palmer Twp., PA, Keith Bartley, Jr. of Brooklyn, NY, Tiffany Costa of Easton, PA; his former wife: Jeanice Bartley of Easton; a twin brother: Kevin Bartley and 6 grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 12:30 to 1:30 PM Friday (Dec. 3) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, followed by a graveside service at Easton Cemetery.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Joel B. Nixon, 83 of Saylorsburg, PA formerly of Wilson Borough died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at home. Born April 20, 1938 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was the son of the late Sally (Dingler) and Earl and Elizabeth Nixon. He was employed by Ashland Chemical for many years before retiring. Joel was an Army Veteran, a member of Teamster Local #773 and life member of Citizen’s Hose Club.

He is survived by two sons: Ronald (wife Julie) with whom he resided, Robert (wife Lisa) of Nazareth, PA; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, is handling arrangements. Burial is in the Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Lynn Steckley, 84, of Forks Township (formerly of Watchung, NJ) died peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg, following a short illness. Born in Brooklyn NY on August 13, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Dorothy (Behling) Stiansen. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Kurt D. Steckley, her daughter, Kim Steckley, Kim’s fiancé, Mark Fordham, her brother-in-law, John DePue (husband of Patricia DePue, nee Steckley – deceased), her nephews David and Michael, her niece, Michelle, their families, and many much-loved cousins and friends.
She is remembered as a bright star with endless talents.

Lynn graduated from Montclair State University and later received a Master’s Degree from Trenton State College. She devoted her professional career as a Speech Language Pathologist to infants, children and young adults with severe disabilities. Prior to opening her own private practice for 15 years, she worked at the Eden Institute, the Somerset Hills Institute and the Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, NJ.

She was a committed community servant and advocate throughout her life. She served on the Board of Education in Watchung, NJ, for many years. Most recently, together with Kurt, she was a devoted member of the College Hill Presbyterian Church in Easton and an active member of the Riverview Estates Active Adult Community Association.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 1:00 pm in College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton. A reception lunch will follow in the lower level of the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. Please offer your condolences to her family online at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Mary Ann Howell, 84 formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem, PA. Born April 15, 1937 in Taylor, PA she was a daughter of the late Ella (Esaskie) and Steven Seftchick. She was employed by Scranton Hospital as an X-Ray technician for several years. She was a member of the Solomon Abby in Safety Harbor, FL. She was predeceased by her husband Robert F. Howell.

She is survived by 3 children: Robert J. Howell of Palmer Twp.; Robin Holifield of Virginia Beach, VA; Cassandra Howell of Laughlin, NV; a brother Steven Seftchick; sister: Carolyn Mrazik; 4 grandchildren: Amanda Boyle, Ashley McBride, Darcie Holifield, Kelly Holifield and a great-grandson: RayRay.

Graveside services will be held 12 PM Monday (Nov. 22) at Indianland Cemetery, 787 Almond Rd., Cherryville, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com