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Eleanor A. Bachenberg

October 8, 2020

Eleanor A. Bachenberg, 84, of Pittstown, NJ, died Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Country Meadows.

Born December 11, 1935 in Newark, NJ, she was a daughter of the late William A. and Katherine (Mauch) Lampe. Her husband, William G. Bachenberg died earlier.

Surviving are her children, Karen A. Yaros, William A. Bachenberg and Wayne G. Bachenberg and four grandchildren.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to http://www.campfreedompa.org.

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Arlene Joy (Carcione) Ashton, 88, of Easton, PA died Thursday, October 1, 2020. Born March 24, 1932 in Easton she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Cortazzo) Carcione. She was a graduate of Easton High School Class of 1950 and received her bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg University in 1954. She was a first-grade teacher in the Easton School District before following her husband to Alaska where he served as an officer in the Army during the Korean War. Arlene worked side by side with her husband, the late R. Kline Ashton, Sr., as owners of the Ashton Funeral Home in Easton, the family business established in 1847, which continues with their children, the fifth generation.

Arlene was a member and served on the boards of various organizations including: Easton Hospital Board of Trustees, Women’s Board of Easton Hospital, Two Rivers Health and Wellness Foundation, O.E.S. Wm. Parsons Chapter, Soroptimist Club, Northampton Country Club, Pomfret Club and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her children: Debra Jo Ashton-Chase and Peter of Bethlehem Twp., PA, R. Kline Ashton, Jr. and Amy of Easton, PA, W. Scott Ashton and Sharon of Bethlehem Twp., PA; grandchildren: Sam and Courtney, Julie and Jeff Culpepper, Matthew, Robert, Victoria, Ryan; step-grandchildren: Brian and Shannon, Cody; and great-grand-stepdaughter: Evie.

A Viewing will be held 5 to 7 PM Tuesday (October 6) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday (October 7) at the Historic Easton Cemetery, North 7th Street, Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Two Rivers Health and Wellness Foundation, 1101 Northampton St., Suite 101, Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Brian E. Paul

September 29, 2020

Brian Edward Paul, 63 of Forks Twp., PA died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at home. Born June 13, 1957 in Peckville, PA he was a son of the late Edward A. and Dorothy E. (Efcavitch) Paul. He graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1975 and Shippensburg University in 1980. Brian had been employed by Merck & Co, Inc. for many years before retiring and served on the Board of Directors of the Concord Chamber Singers where he was a member for 40-years. He is survived by his brother: Bruce R. Paul of Lancaster, PA and his sister: Brenda E. Williams of Beverly, MA.

A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11 AM at Forks Cemetery (GPS 4500 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA).

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Janet E. Fauerbach

September 26, 2020

Janet E. Fauerbach, 89, of Bethlehem Township, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Gracedale.

Born April 10, 1931 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late John and Mabel (Rice) Mayer. Her husband, Richard A. Fauerbach died in 1974.

Janet received her RN degree from St. Luke’s School of Nursing and worked at Northampton Country Club.

Surviving are her children, Curt A. Fauerbach and Debra A. Penna and her husband, Bruce, 2 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Her brother, Richard E. Mayer died earlier.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org or Furry Feet Rescue, www.furryfeetrescue.com. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Alma V. Groff

September 26, 2020

Alma V. Groff, 62, of Easton, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

She was born October 20, 1957 in Compass, Mexico. Alma worked at Keystone Food Products, Easton and was a former member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Easton where she volunteered in the food pantry.

Surviving are her daughters, Maria Groff and Theresa Groff; her siblings, Armando Silva and Oralia Silva and three grandchildren.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, www. ipffoundation.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Maria C. “Miep” Van Spanje

September 25, 2020

Maria C. “Miep” Van Spanje, 85, of Easton, died Friday, September 25, 2020 in The Gardens at Easton.

Born May 9, 1935 in Java, Indonesia, she was a daughter of the late Jan Kier Van Leeuwaarden and Anna Jacqueline (Van Senus) Van Leeuwaarden. Her husband, Gerard H. N. Van Spanje died in 2010.

Miep was a nurse at Easton Hospital and she also worked for Dr. Elder in Easton. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Parish.

Surviving are her children, Monique Van Spanje (Jess), Renee Stenger (David), Gerard Van Spanje (Stephanie), Marcel Van Spanje (Shannon), and Jean-Pierre Van Spanje (Lisa); eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

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

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Sheila M. Goldberg

September 24, 2020

Sheila M. Goldberg, 96, of Forks Township, died Thursday, September 24, 2020 in her home.

Born March 14, 1924 in Westcliff-on-Sea, England, she was the daughter of the late Abraham “Arthur” J. Richmond and Julia “Sulka” (Scheinman) Richmond and step-daughter of Lillian (Levy) Richmond.

Sheila grew up in England and Canada, eventually immigrating to the US in the 1950s.
She was an active volunteer in Israel’s founding, earned a PhD in Psychology and served as a member of numerous educational and religious organizations. She was most proud of her efforts founding Hillel’s Kosher Dining Club at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.

Surviving are her children, Julia Goldberg, Jay Goldberg, and Barry Goldberg and his wife Susan; grandchildren David Goldberg and his wife Christine, Daniel Goldberg and his wife Caitlin; and daughter-in-law, Gina Ferguson-Goldberg; and great grandchild John Felix Goldberg. Her husband, Dr. Samuel I. Goldberg; siblings, Donald W. Richmond, Stanley J. Richmond, and Rosalind Richmond; and stepmother, Lillian Richmond died earlier.

Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley OR the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Lourie Krahwinkel

September 21, 2020

Lourie Krahwinkel, 64 of Wilson Borough, PA died Monday, September 21, 2020 at Pocono Medical Center. Born January 10, 1956 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Violet (Kunkle) and Oliver C. Border. She had been employed by Georgia-Pacific/Dixie Co. for 21 years before retiring.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years: Henry Krahwinkel; 3 children: Karen Horinko (husband Jamie) of West Easton, Erich Krahwinkel and Beth Keifer of Wilson Borough; 2 sisters: Edith Johnson of Macclenny, FL, Suzanne Greenleaf of Easton; 8 grandchildren: Christopher, Derrick, Nicholas, Sarah, Anthony, Hailey, Michaela, Jacob; and 4 great-grandchildren: Kailynn, Kaleb, Kasen and Thomas.

A visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 PM Monday (Sept. 28) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A Celebration of her life will be held Noon, Sunday, October 4 at Riverview Park, 1391 Lehigh Dr., Easton. Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the funeral home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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