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August 18, 2020
Russell R. Charles, 73, of Easton, died Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Born August 5, 1947 in Easton, he was the son of the late Russell F. and Betty J. (Hiler) Charles.
Surviving are his wife, Beverly (Hess) Charles, a daughter, Lorie Decker and his grandchildren, Hunter Austin and Cheyenne Decker.
Private interment will be held in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
August 13, 2020
Sara E. Uhler, 88, of Easton, died Thursday, August 13, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born August 26, 1931 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Irwin F. and Jennie B. (Dungan) Kessler.
She was a member of Faith Community Assembly of God, College Hill Presbyterian Church, and Open Arms Senior Connection at Arndt’s Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the General Federation of Women’s Club. She graduated from Easton High School in 1950 and Churchman Business School.
Surviving are her children, John Uhler and his wife, Cherry, and Nancy Trauger and her husband, Billy; nine grandchildren, Steven Uhler, Kimberly Picarello, Tehillah “T.J.” Trauger, Justin Trauger, Charis Houseal, Christine Trauger, Christian Trauger, Maddyson Chavous Trauger and Dakotah Chavous Trauger; two great grandsons, Grayson and Oliver. Her former husband, William J. Uhler died earlier.
Services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Faith Community Assembly of God, 3000 Freemansburg Ave, Easton. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Saturday in the church. Interment will be in Forks Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
August 8, 2020
Elaine F. Golden, 90, formerly of Wilson Borough, PA died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born August 25, 1929 in Wilson Borough she was a daughter of the late Ruth (Rohn) and Rollin Fluck, Sr. She was a 1949 graduate of Wilson High School and employed by Northampton County Area Agency on Aging for 10 years. She was also employed by Homemaker Health Aide Services, the Easton Credit Bureau and Magnetic Windings. Elaine was a member of the D.A.R. and New Creation United Church of Christ, Palmer Twp.
She is survived by her children: Carl Golden, Jr. of Easton, PA, Adele Meredith (husband Walter) of Newark, DE, Mark Golden (wife Cynthia) of Schwenksville, PA; sister: Adele Fluck of Nazareth, PA; grandchildren: Michael Meredith, Crystal Schur, Adam and Amy Golden; and great-grandchildren: Thomas and Lydia. Her husband Carl R. Golden, Sr. died in 2014.
A graveside service will be held 2 PM Thursday, August 13 in the Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Palmer Twp. with visitation from 1 to 1:30 PM at the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley at https://mowglv.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
August 7, 2020
Dawn L. McEntire, 54, of Easton, PA died Friday, August 7, 2020 at Gracedale. Born August 10, 1965 in Easton, she was a daughter of George McEntire of Easton and the late Shirley (Michael) McEntire. A 1983 graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by A & H Sportswear for several years.
She is survived by her father; her children: Tiffany Ahart in WV, Katie Hughes (Henry) of Wilson Borough, Sean Konopaski of Easton; her sisters: Diane Smith of Easton, Denise Moore of Bath, PA, Donna Gerstenberg of Kunkletown, PA; and 5 grandchildren.
Graveside services are 11 AM Thursday (August 13) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
August 5, 2020
Ann Louise Compton, 80, a sweet and generous woman from Wilson Borough, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Manor Care, Palmer Twp. Born May 29, 1940 in Wilson Borough, she was the daughter of the late Frank C. and Ruth (Wallin) Buss. She was a graduate of Wilson High School. Ann had been employed by Mack Printing and the Hunterdon State School for many years before retiring. She is survived by her cousins.
A calling period will be held from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM Monday (August 10) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Services will be private. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
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.
August 4, 2020
Sandra Lee “Sandy” Simonetta, 70, formerly of Wilson Borough, PA died Monday, August 3, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born February 5, 1950 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Barbara (Buckman) and Rocco Simonetta. Sandy loved babies, animals, dogs and ceramics which she enjoyed sharing with her family and friends.
She is survived by her sister: Claire Grosso (Frank) of Washington, NJ; her niece: Nicole Simeone (Savanah) with whom she had resided; great nieces/nephew: Gianna Kegler, Xavier Kegler, Harlow and Madison Simeone and her best friends: Lenore Barnes and Jill Robinson. She was predeceased by her parents and sisters: JoAnne and Diane Simonetta.
Visitation is 6 to 7:30 PM Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a graveside service 11 AM Friday, August 7 at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
July 26, 2020
Stephen L. Johnson, 78, of Easton, PA died Sunday, July 26, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Coopersburg, PA. Born May 16, 1942 in E. Stroudsburg, PA he was a son of the late Bertha (Hull) and Walter Johnson. He was a 1960 graduate of Easton High School, and co-owner of the former Skip’s Flooring in Phillipsburg, NJ. He worked in the tile and carpeting business for many years before retiring. Steve was a member of Concordia Maennerchor and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Forks Twp. where he was a part-time Deejay. He loved music and sports, including basketball, and was active in several golf leagues.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years: Margaret (Sofie) Johnson; daughters: Tracy Stafnack of Easton, Candace Kelly (husband Steven) of Coopersburg; brother: Richard Johnson of Forks Twp., PA; and his beloved dog Crystal. He was predeceased by his siblings: Carol Heavener, James Johnson and Robert, who died in infancy.
Due to COVID-19, services will be at a later date. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling 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.AshtonFuneral Home.com.
July 23, 2020
Thomas Taylor, 57 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Arden Courts of Old Orchard. Born December 24, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of Arleen (Lindheim) Taylor of Bangor, PA and the late Donald Taylor. Tom was a member of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Easton and had been a Regional Manager for the Presidential Mortgage Company.
He is survived by his mother, Arleen; his wife: Corrie Stenhouse Taylor; sons: Cameron Taylor of Easton, Malcolm Taylor of Bethlehem Twp.; brother: Donald Taylor of Bangor, PA; Corrie’s children: William Schneck, Andrea Marshall, Kaitlin Derstine; and 7 grandchildren.
A Celebration of his Life will be held 10 AM Tuesday, July 28, at Cornerstone Church, 34 South 2nd Street, Easton, masks are necessary. A brunch will follow the celebration in the fellowship hall. The family asks that those who are uncomfortable attending because of COVID please extend a written condolence at www. AshtonFuneralHome.com instead.
Interment will be private in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Contributions in his memory may be made to Arden Courts of Old Orchard, 4098 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045.