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Blythe M. Macaluso

February 3, 2020

Blythe M. Macaluso, 96 of Raubsville, PA died Monday, February 3, 2020 at home. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, she was employed by Fredwell Industries in Easton for more than 25 years before retiring.

She is survived by her daughter: Roxane Giordano with whom she resided; her son: Joseph Macaluso (wife Beverly) of Raubsville; a sister: Betty Tucker of Largo, FL; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Macaluso, her son Robert Macaluso and 3 sisters.

Services are private in the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to Bayada Hospice, the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Frances W.P. “Kris” Gallup

January 28, 2020

Frances Webster Platt “Kris” Gallup, 91 of Bethlehem, PA died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem. Born July 17, 1928 in New Brunswick, NJ she was a daughter of the late Mildred (Webster) and Clarence S. Platt. She was a graduate of Westtown School and Douglass College, and had been employed by Head Start in Easton for many years. Kris lived her life as a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), first with the Plainfield NJ Meeting and later with the Lehigh Valley Meeting. She was also a longtime volunteer at the Senior Center in Easton.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Howard F. Gallup; 2 sons: Joshua S. Gallup (wife Josie) of Berkeley, CA, Bradford K. Gallup (wife Lei) of El Cerrito, CA; 4 grandchildren: Jason, Eli, Noah, Nate; and 5 great-grandchildren: Haley, Blue, Grace, Claire and Leo. She was predeceased by her daughter: Sharrene P. Gallup in 1974 and sisters: Helen Hollingsworth and Margaret Horvath.

A Memorial Service will be held 1 PM Saturday (Feb. 1) in the Kirkland Village Auditorium, 1 Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem, PA. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kirkland Village Benevolent Care Fund, 1 Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or to the Lehigh Valley Friends Meeting, P.O. Box 20827, Bethlehem, PA 18002-0827.

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Carla Jo Sobler

January 22, 2020

Carla Jo Sobler, 68 of Palmer Twp., PA died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at home. Born January 19, 1952 in Flemington, NJ she was a daughter of the late Lillian (Stymiesc) and Carl H. Moyer, Jr. She was a graduate and avid fan of Phillipsburg High School where she had been named Susie Stateliner. A member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, she was active with SAW (St. Andrew’s Women) and sang in the choir. Carla will be remembered for her infectious laugh and ability to engage in conversation with anyone.

She is survived by her sons: Benjamin C. Sobler (wife Stephanie) of Wilson Borough, Andrew K. Sobler of Palmer Twp.; sisters: Dawn G. Moyer of Easton, Linda Moyer-Hall of Bethlehem, PA; 3 granddaughters: Emma, Ella, Edith; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband Michael D. Sobler in 2000.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Friday (Jan. 31) in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association, 321 Norristown Rd., Suite. 260, Ambler, PA 19002. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Thomas H. Beegle

January 20, 2020

Thomas H. Beegle, 79, of Wilson Borough, PA died Monday, January 20, 2020 at Easton Hospital. Born July 26, 1940 in Easton, he was a son of the late Harry and Ruth “Dolly” (Strauss) Beegle, and his ‘second’ mother Ada (Williams) Beegle who raised him after his mother passed in 1941. A 1959 graduate of Wilson High School, he had been employed by Bethlehem Steel for more than 30 years before retiring in 1996.

Tom served on the Board of Directors of the Liberty Hose Fire Co for many years. Tom was also a life member of the Wilson Democratic Club where he enjoyed playing shuffleboard with his friends every weekend. He was a life member of the Avona Vol. Fire Co., as well as numerous social clubs from PA to FL.

He is survived by 4 daughters: Tammy Curcio (Anthony) of Bethlehem, Traci Brunner (Anton) of Plainfield Twp., Trisha Beegle of Easton, Tanya Hannan (Thomas) of Easton; his former wife: Sharon Mannix; brothers: William and Richard Beegle (Mary); sisters: Ann Flank (the late Jerry), Linda Wettlaufer (Thomas), Mariclare Groller (George); 6 grandchildren: Dana, Nicholas, Kasilee, Shawn T.(Larissa), Anthony, Beca; and 3 great-grandchildren: Corey, Lilian, and Shawn J; and many loved nieces and nephews.

Tom was the president of the Easton Area Men’s Pool League; he loved his Yankees, watching Judge Judy and John Wayne movies. He also loved spending time with his 4T’s, his son-in-laws, and his grandkids.

A calling period will be held from 5 to 8 PM Friday (Jan. 24) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Theodore J. Harley, Jr.

January 18, 2020

Theodore James Harley, Jr., 87 of Easton, PA died Saturday, January 18, 2020 at ManorCare, Old Orchard. Born November 5, 1932 in Easton, he was a son of the late Grace (Kugler) and Theodore J. Harley, Sr. A 1950 graduate of Easton High School, he had been employed by Ingersoll-Rand, Bethlehem Steel and Magnetic Winding before retiring in 2008. Ted was a member of St. Andrews’ Lutheran Church, Easton and was a sexton and council member at the former Christ Lutheran Church, Easton.

He is survived by daughters: Renee Cavanaugh (husband Brian), Cyndi Olson (husband Tim), Kelly Woolley (husband John), Chrisann Lewert; sister: Ethel Shive; brothers: Lewis, George and Robert Harley; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. His wife, the former Joan Stewart and daughter Melody died earlier.

Services are 11 AM Friday (Jan. 24) in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton with visitation 10 to 11 AM. Interment Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the funeral home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Letitia M. Yaworski

January 14, 2020

Letitia M. Yaworski, 97, of Palmer Township, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Gracedale.

Born January 2, 1923 in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Smiraglia) Pecora. Her husband, Michael J. Yaworski died in 2013.

Letitia worked at the Vocational-Technical School. She was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church and was a volunteer at Easton Hospital and the St. Francis Retreat House.

Surviving are a son, Michael Yaworski; two daughters, Letitia Kirk and Donna Hepp; two brothers, Joseph Pecora and Louis Pecora, Jr.; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A brother, Michael Pecora and a sister, Connie Petrovich died earlier.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 881 Marcon Blvd., Allentown, PA 18109. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Kenneth Allen Trauger

January 14, 2020

Kenneth Allen Trauger, 71 of Phillipsburg, NJ died Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born September 20, 1948 in Allentown, PA he was a son of the late Donald and Jayne (Bentz) Trauger. A graduate of Easton High School, he had been employed by Alpha-Lehigh Tool and Machine for 38 years before retiring. He was a member of Green Pond United Methodist Church in Easton.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mary Lou (Kane) Trauger; sons: Brian Trauger (wife Jessica) of Bethlehem, PA, Joseph Augustinsky; sisters: Ruthann Ahart of Saylorsburg, PA, Annamarie Braxmeier of Germansville, PA; brother: Jack Reinhard of Emmaus; his birth mother: Doris Rinker of Germansville; 2 grandchildren: Cody and Erin; nieces and nephews.

Services are 2:00 PM Monday (Jan. 20) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with a calling period from 1 to 2 PM. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to Green Pond UM Church, 4411 Green Pond Rd., Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Thomas F. Goldsmith

January 11, 2020

Thomas Fredric Goldsmith, 80, of Palmer Twp., PA, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home. Born August 28, 1939 in Easton he was a son of the late Mary Louise (Miles) and John Francis Goldsmith. His wife, JoAnn (Doria) Goldsmith died in 2017. He graduated from Blair Academy in 1957 and Lafayette College in 1963 and served in the New Jersey National Guard. Tom was the Mayor of the City of Easton for three terms from 1992 until 2003. He then served on the PA Liquor Control Board from 2003 until 2011. Prior to that he was a banker in the Trust Dept. of First Valley Bank and a stockbroker for W.E. Hutton. The Mayor also served as a Consultant for the Easton Area Sewer Authority and for local municipalities. He served on Easton City Council from 1968 to 1988 and was a member of College Hill Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Pomfret Club, the Northampton Country Club and the Young Republican Club of Easton. Tom enjoyed golfing, watching the Philadelphia Eagles and college basketball.

He is survived by his son: James Timothy Goldsmith and his wife Heidi of Collegeville, PA; a brother: Timothy Stephen Goldsmith of Palmer Twp., PA; three grandchildren: Anthony, Steven and Timothy; nieces and nephews. A sister Constance Eleanor Addington predeceased him.

Services are 10:30 AM Friday (Jan. 17) at College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead Street, Easton with visitation 5 to 7:30 PM Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or to the Children’s Home of Easton. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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