Obituaries

Karen E. Graham, 63 of Palmer Twp., PA died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at home. Born September 27, 1956 in Chambersburg, PA she was the daughter of Melba (Forrester) Green of Palmer Twp., and the late S. Raymond Green, Jr. A 1974 graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by Stateline Fabricators in Phillipsburg, NJ. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church where she served as their bookkeeper for several years. Karen loved animals, reading, cooking for her friends and family, playing Scrabble or Words with Friends, and vacations to Canada and Topsail Island, NC. Above all else, Karen was a loving mother, devoted wife, and selfless friend. Those who knew her will forever cherish her overwhelming warmth, genuine kindness, and positive spirit.

She is survived by her mother, Melba; her husband of 32 years, Gregory Graham; her sons: Jack Graham, MD (girlfriend Makenzie Perdue) of Philadelphia, PA, Eric Graham (wife Haley) of Raleigh, NC; her step-son: Ryan Graham of San Rafael, CA; her brother: Michael Green (wife Debbie) of Saylorsburg, PA and her black lab: Lucy.

A Celebration of Her Life will be held 11 AM, Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045. Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Marilyn Jean “MeMe” Schoenborn, 91, formerly of Palmer Township, died Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Williams Manor, Wind Gap.

Born October 26, 1928 in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of the late Frederick Rudolph Schoenborn and Marlowe Brown (Koehler) Schoenborn Richter.

She worked in Human Resources for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Easton from 1946 to 1993. She graduated from Wilson Borough High School in 1946 and attended Churchman’s Business College. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough where she was president of Church Council, sang in the choir, was the chairperson for the Worship and Music Committee and was the Lutheran Brotherhood Communicator. She was president of Women of ELCA and volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Safe Harbor. She served on the board of Third Street Alliance for Women and Children, Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce and American Red Cross, Easton Chapter and was vice president of Executive Women International, Lehigh Valley. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Laureate Epsilon Kappa Chapter, Easton, Church Women United and Easton Oratorio Society.

Marilyn loved to travel. She traveled through most of the 50 states and enjoyed time in Europe and Israel. She was a member of “The Victory Group”, a Sunday School class which evolved into a lifelong social club; however, nothing was more important to her than spending time with her family. MeMe was a dedicated daughter, sister and aunt. She will be truly missed but forever in our hearts.

Surviving are two sisters, Kay Louise Richter of Easton and Peggy Dee Richter Vellner and her husband, Ronald, of Chalfont; niece, Leia Cai Vellner and her fiancé, John Pettibone; nephew Rhett Stuart Vellner and his wife, Heather; great nieces, Scarlett and Helena Vellner and great nephews, Ryder Vellner and Johnny Pettibone.

Services will be announced by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042 or Williams Manor, LLC, 164 Baron Rd., Wind Gap, PA 18091.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Joan A. Krensavage, 84, of Easton, PA died March 17, 2020 at her home after a bout with Alzheimer’s disease. Born Joan Alexander in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was a part-time clerk at Lafayette College before retiring. She raised four children as the wife of Alan S. Krensavage, a General Motors executive who died from cancer in Dec. of 2014. Joan and Alan moved to Easton in 1989 from suburban Atlanta. They also lived in Columbia, SC, Chicago, Harrisburg and suburban Philadelphia. Joan especially enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She also liked puzzles, books, acting, trips to Atlantic City and doting on her dogs and cats.

Survivors include her daughter: Donna; sons: Alan, Jr. (Darlene), Michael P. (Mary), Scott (Donna); granddaughters: Allison and Angela; and grandsons: Scottie, Michael and Alexander.

Memorial Mass, 4 PM Friday (July 24) in Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, 315 Fourth Street, West Easton, PA. Contributions may be made to Compassus, 7248 Tilghman St., Suite 160, Allentown, PA 18106. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Judy Marie Seawood, 79 of Effort, PA was given the gift of life and has now returned it for everlasting peace on Monday, March 16, 2020. Her final days were shared lovingly with her six children that she gave life to and her adoring grandchildren, the greatest loves of her life. Born and raised in Easton, PA the devoted daughter of the late Dr. John and Marie (Halley) Coffee, Judy grew up, with her sisters: Patricia Miller of Frostburg, MD and the late Nancy Hawkes. She married her high school sweetheart, the late Richard “Red” Seawood and together they filled their loving home with their six children: Daniel Seawood of Effort, David Seawood and his wife Kelly of Milton, PA, Debra Hartley, Dawn Wieder and the late Jim Wieder, Darryl Seawood, and Dana Seawood all of Effort.

In addition to surviving raising 6 teenagers, Judy worked for several years at Joseph’s in downtown Easton before retiring after 25 years as a secretary for Harvel Plastics in Forks Township. She was very fashion conscience and the envy of many a thrift store shopper with her bargain finds. She was generous with her open gate policy, inviting others in to enjoy her backyard pool that gave her such pleasure; pleasure she wanted to share. An avid sun lover, Judy enjoyed summer camping trips to the Jersey shore where she purchased her first surfboard from a tiny Ron Jons shack on LBI before starting her collection of 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Jokingly referred to as the Matriarch (she hated that), she always had time for those that called her Nanny, G-Nanny, and GG Nanny: Rachel, Chad, Trish, Jonny, Megan, Erik, Austin, Ryan, Jimmy, Chris, Aime, Devon, Katie, Tylor, Gwen, Shyla, Thomas, Nevaeh, Autumn, Nova, and Nohea all of whom will spend the rest of their lives attempting to duplicate their beloved grandmothers fabulous mac and cheese and brilliantly worded (not really) Easter Egg Hunt poems. She lost a piece of her heart with the passing of two of her dear grandsons Little Jim and Ray but is now enjoying a beautiful reunion in heaven.

Anyone that met Judy instantly felt cared about and welcomed into her life. It was not unusual for people to make requests to be adopted by her. She lived by example teaching her children to always be respectful, kind and compassionate and she recognized the value of humor and always found a way to laugh, even at herself. Judy’s beautiful reunion with her grandsons, parents, sister and other loved ones will be unimaginably glorious. Even though her husband will be delighted to finally hug her again, it will not be long before they are bickering about her new mission to wallpaper heaven.

Chronically late and rarely on time Judy, true to form, will literally be late for her own funeral, a joke often shared with family and friends. Concern for the health and welfare of all the lives Judy touched in her beautiful lifetime, her funeral service will be postponed until further notice due to the Pandemic. Arrangements will be announced by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society and online condolences may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Kathleen Sloyer Bennett, 94, of Easton, PA, beloved and devoted wife of John D. Bennett, Jr. for 62 years, died on March 12 at Manor Care in Easton.

Born January 16, 1926 in Palmer Township, Kathleen was the daughter of Daniel and Amy (Durns) Sloyer of Easton, PA.

She was a 1944 graduate of Easton High School and a graduate of Willford Beauty Academy, NYC, owning Merry Beauty Shop in Easton for many years. Kathleen was active in several organizations throughout the area including Easton Hospital (women’s board), Powerhouse Crossing School Reunion (Chairperson) and Easton YWCA (Director).

Kathleen served on countless committees at Christ Lutheran Church of Easton where she was a Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent, Coordinator of Lunch Bunch, Chairperson of Social Ministry and a member of the Call Committee and Church Council. Additionally, she enjoyed a 50-year membership in the Easton Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, serving as President.

Kathleen enjoyed golf, cooking and travelling to many parts of the world with her husband yet still took pleasure in the simplicity of gardening in her own backyard. Kathleen’s greatest pleasure came from spending time with her family. She attended countless sporting events, recitals and events for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, survivors include sons Robert and wife Michelle of Center Valley; Daniel and wife Margaret of Palmer Township; Douglas and wife Lisa of Maineville, Ohio; daughter Anne Bennett-Morse and husband Scott of Forks Township. She leaves behind 13 grandchildren, Michael, Steven, Eric, David, Sarah, Avery and Caroline Bennett, London, Zephrin and Addison Morse and Joseph, Jared and Janelle Bidlow and four great grandchildren, Walker, Bristol, Paige and Colbie Bennett.

Services will be private at this time with a memorial service to be announced in late Spring or early Summer. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Donald C. Flad, Sr., 86, of Saucon Valley Manor, formerly of Easton, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in his home.

Born April 18, 1933 in Easton, he was a son of the late Harlan H. and Frances L. (Serfass) Flad. He and his wife, Beverly (Strohl) Flad, were married 65 years.

Donald worked at Sheridan Printing, Alpha and retired in 1995. Prior to that he worked at Ingersoll Rand, Phillipsburg. He was also a PIAA football and basketball official. He graduated from Easton High School in 1951 and had been the highest scorer in basketball at the high school. Donald was a member of First United Church of Christ, Easton where he served as an Elder and he served in the Army during the Korean War.

Surviving with his wife, Beverly, are three children, Jeannette Orso and her husband, Steve, of Easton, Donald Flad, Jr. and his partner, Earl Bethel, of Bethlehem, and Chris Flad of Allentown; one sister, Linda King; one granddaughter; and six great grandchildren. A granddaughter and a brother, Robert Flad died earlier.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from Noon to 1:30 pm on Saturday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Church of Christ, Steeple Fund, 229 Church St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.