Obituaries

Nicolas Charles “Nino” Makkas, 20 of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at home. Born July 26, 2000 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was a son of Nick P. Makkas with whom he resided and Denise (Kolb) Makkas of Easton. He was a 2018 graduate of Easton High School and an avid dirt bike enthusiast. He loved motorcycles, fast cars and life.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his best friend and brother forever: Demitri; his sisters: Marisa and Gabriella; grandparents: Gus Makkas and Marie Jones; aunts: Maria Makkas and Michele Andre; uncles: Rommie (wife Kathy) Stricklin and Charles L. Kolb; niece: Layla;  cousins, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents: Jean Makkas and Charles Kolb, great-grandparents: Rose and Al DellaSala and Helen Pepinger; and uncles: George Makkas and Legon Stricklin.

Services are 11 AM Tuesday July 27) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation 4 to 7 PM Monday and 10 to 11 AM Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be private at Washington Cemetery, Washington, NJ. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Judith “Judy'” Hughes Sample, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away July 15, 2021 at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem after a long illness. She was born October 20, 1940 in Hazleton, PA to Kathryn G. Croft and Foster W. Hughes. She worked for fifty years as a Registered Nurse. A 1958 graduate from Hazleton Senior High School, she received her degree from the Allentown School of Nursing in 1961, and attended Columbia University Teachers College. She worked as a nurse at the New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center; Memorial Sloan Kettering; the UCLA Hospital Neuropsychiatric Center; The White Haven Center; The Easton Home; and the Allentown State Hospital before retiring in 2010.

Judy was a member of  First Presbyterian Church, Easton, and a Musikfest volunteer for 12 years. She was a talented craftsperson making numerous beautiful, meticulously knitted and sewn projects, and was especially known for making wonderful things for her grandchildren. She made countless items that she donated. In addition to knitting, she loved to sew, read, garden, attend Broadway shows, and she participated in Zumba and Yoga classes until she was 78 years old, and traveled extensively taking many ocean and river cruises with her husband. Most recently, she was a member of Kirkland Village’s knitting circle and took up a watercolor class this past spring. She loved her family, and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, LeRoy “Lee” H. Sample, Jr., her daughter Hilary, son-in-law Michael, two grandchildren Alice and James all from Manhattan, and several nieces and nephews. Her beloved sister Nancy Hughes Ford passed away in 1994.

A Memorial Service will be held 1 PM Thursday (July 22) at the Kirkland Village Auditorium, 1 Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem, PA. Interment will be private in Grandview Cemetery, Allentown. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to assist the family in purchasing a high-low examination table for the Kirkland Village Wellness Center in Judith’s memory. Donations may be made to : Kirkland Village – Judith Sample Memorial and mailed to PSL, 1 Trinity Drive East / Suite 201, Dillsburg, PA 17019.

Elizabeth “Betty” P. Jones, 90, of Nazareth, PA, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. Born June 11, 1931 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Thorvald and Frances (Fitz) Pedersen. She was a 1954 graduate of Glassboro State Teacher’s College and earned her Master’s Degree from Columbia University. She taught for a year at a grade school, then returned to GSTC as professor of psychology for 3 years, pursuing her Ph.D. at Temple University while teaching at GSTC. She married William (“Bill”) Jones, and taught psychology at Rutgers University for a year.

Betty and Bill lived in Easton and Pen Argyl before moving to Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth. Betty’s friendly nature and positive energy made her a favorite in the community. She loved her family, both here and in Denmark, and enjoyed writing letters and emails to keep in touch. She enjoyed traveling, from her first trip to Europe in 1959, to many camping trips out west with her family, to a Mediterranean cruise along the southern European coast with Bill in 2018. Betty loved playing the piano and singing. She enjoyed gardening and the beauty of nature. She also loved our country and all that it represents.

Betty is survived by her husband, William, daughters Elizabeth (“Liz”) Silver of Averill Park, NY and Kathleen Jones of Rifton, NY, as well as her two grandchildren, Timothy Silver and Caroline Silver Gibson. Betty is also survived by her niece, Carol Ketschek, who was more like a sister to her, and by Carol’s children and grandchildren. Betty was a light in the lives of many people and will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM, Saturday, July 24 at Moravian Hall Square, Kortz Hall, 175 W. North St., Nazareth. Interment was private at a family burial plot in English Creek, NJ. Online condolences may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com. Correspondence may be sent to Bill c/o Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

John V. Moyer, 58, of Bath, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born May 5, 1963 in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late Vernon and Pearl (Haas) Moyer. He graduated from Easton Area High School in 1981 and was a landscaper in the Northampton County area. John was a member of the Order of Fleas and Avona Volunteer Fire Company and was an avid hunter, fisherman and Phillies fan.

Surviving are a daughter, Nikki Moyer; a son, John Moyer; a step-daughter, Mindy Ray; and his twin brother, James Moyer. His twin sisters, Sharon Moyer and Karen Maehrer died earlier.

Services will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday in the funeral home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Paula E. Unangst, 81, of Wilson Borough, PA died Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at St. Lukes’ Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born May 31, 1940, in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Paul and Jessie (Smith) Felker and a graduate of Easton High School Class of 1958. Paula had been employed by the Smiley Candy Co., the 25th St. Gulf station and in the office of Northampton County Domestic Relations before retiring in 1997. She was a member of Green Pond UM Church, Easton and the Mother’s Club at the former First UM Church, Easton. She was also a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Easton Chapter and early member and volunteer at the Suburban Rescue Squad.

She is survived by her son: Michael P. Unangst (wife Beth) of Wilson Borough; sister: Sylvia Patino of Easton; and 2 grandchildren: Kiana and Jayden Unangst. Her husband: Theodore G. Unangst died in 2010 and her son: Christopher D. Unangst died in 2008.

A Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM Thursday, July 1 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a graveside service 10:30 AM Friday (July 2) in Middle Creek Cemetery, Kresgeville, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.