Obituaries

Alice May Lowe, 95, formerly of Forks Twp., PA died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at home in Garwood, NJ. Born February 5, 1925 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Helen (Illick) and Norman Sterner, Sr. She was a 1942 graduate of Easton High School where she was a member of the Girl Reserves. She was the office manager for Dr. Francisco Serrano in Phillipsburg, NJ for many years. Prior to that she was employed by Warren Hospital and Mack Printing. Alice was a member of the former St. Marks United Church of Christ, Easton and in her early years was active with PTA, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed traveling, nature, birding and was an avid Collegiate and NFL fan. She was a very positive woman who loved life in all its many forms.

She is survived by 6 children: JoAnn Wolfram of Voorhees, NJ, Richard D. Lowe (wife Suzanne) of Cocoa, FL, Helen Watkins (husband Aaron ) with whom she resided in Garwood, Jon Lowe (wife Rebekah) of Franklin, TN, Julieann Ziegenfuss (husband Charles) of Wartburg, TN, Scott Lowe (wife Gina) of Raleigh, NC; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband: Richard Lowe in 2008 and brother: Norman Sterner, Jr. and sister: Frances Trach.

Services are private due to COVID-19 restrictions. Interment is in Forks Cemetery, Forks Township. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Abilities of Northwest Jersey at www.abilities.com. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Jerald Lynn Davis, 68 of Nazareth, PA died Monday, May 18, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born June 12, 1951 in Alamosa, CO he was a son of the late Mary (Spotten) and Harold Davis. He was a Navy veteran and earned a bachelor’s degree in business. He worked in retail and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Nazareth. Jerry enjoyed woodworking, bike riding, cooking and reading. He is survived by his beloved sons: Jason (wife Kathleen), Ryan (wife Wanda), Chad (wife Marta); siblings: Warren, Joyce, Leora and Roann; and grandchildren: Olivia, Avery, Sebastian and Niko.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 477, New York, NY 10163. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Jane Louise Adams (nee Roecker), of Easton PA, formerly of Stamford CT , Allentown and Bethlehem PA, passed away May 16, 2020 at the age of 95 following a long illness. Born December 18, 1924 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Zulah (Hartzell) Roecker.

Jane graduated with Easton High School’s Class of 1942 and was a friend to everyone who knew her. While her children were at Palmer Elementary School, Jane was active in the PTO and a Girl Scout Leader. During her working years she enjoyed being a travel agent and working in retail. In Stamford, CT she was an agent with both Lindblad and Liberty Travel. In retail she worked for Talbots. After returning to the Easton area she worked for Liberty Travel, C. Leslie Smith and Baby & Me in Allentown. She developed lifelong friendships with coworkers and clients. Jane learned tailoring from her father and enjoyed sewing. She was the first president of Easton’s Couturiere Club and remained active with them for many years. She was passionate about her family, friends, travel and sewing.

A beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and dear friend, she leaves behind one son: Charles F. Adams (wife Sandy) of Easton; two daughters: Nancy Adams Gelb (husband Larry) of St Louis, MO and Doretta Adams Heckman (husband John) of Apex, NC; one sister: Faye Christian of Easton; five grandchildren: Eric C. Adams (Jennifer) of Easton, Lauralee Heckman (John Szewczul) of Orange, CT, Keith Heckman (Sandi) of Garner, NC and Karen and Bill Gelb of St Louis, MO; she was also blessed with three great grandchildren: Alex Adams of Easton, and Katie and Emma Heckman of Garner. Her loving husband, Charles F. Adams of Easton, whom she married in 1942, preceded her in death as well as her brother, Jack Roecker.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, services will be held 11 AM Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Easton Cemetery Chapel. Interment is in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice or to Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 St John Street, Easton PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Arlene S. “Ar” Kocher, 70, formerly of Phillipsburg and Easton, died Friday, May 15, 2020 in Abington Manor. Born June 14, 1949 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Edward F. and Arlene (Bieler) Sullivan. She and her husband, George Kocher were married 41 years.

Arlene was a teacher at Tracy Elementary School for 34 years and retired in 2000. She also owned and operated Ar’s Notary Service for 20 years. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1967 and graduated magna cum laude from Kutztown University where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Belvidere and Northampton Racquet Club and she was an avid traveler.

Surviving with her husband, George, are two brothers, Michael Sullivan and his wife, Nancy, Thomas Sullivan and his wife, Rosemarie; and a sister, Mary Lesoine. Her brother, Timothy Sullivan died earlier.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 19, 2021 in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton. Interment was in Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue, www.maessr.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Irvin E. Segreaves, 90 of Easton, PA died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem. He was born August 1, 1929 in Phillipsburg, NJ, the son of the late Irvin and Mabel (Sherrer) Segreaves. A 1947 graduate of Phillipsburg High School, he served in the Army and spent his working career as a Yardmaster for Pennsylvania and Conrail Railroads. Irvin was a member of the Phillipsburg Masonic Lodge, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Amer. Legion, Bethlehem, AARP and Arndt’s Lutheran Church, Forks Twp. He loved listening to Big Band Music and played the saxophone in 5 bands in the Lehigh Valley.

He is survived by his wife: Yvonne (Gall) Segreaves; daughter: Darlene Eger (husband Frederick); sister: Dorothy Cramer Greer; great-grandchildren: Scott, Anthony, Alexis and stepchildren: Karen Lyman Taibi, Edward Kerbaugh, Don Kerbaugh, Gerald Kerbaugh and their families. He was predeceased by his first wife: Erma (Kale) Segreaves and his grandson: Scott Eger.

A Celebration of his Life will be held 11 AM Friday, October 9 graveside at Bloomsbury Cemetery, 512 Rt. 173, Stewartsville, NJ. An outdoor luncheon will follow at noon at Flynn’s on the Hill, 341 Pursel St., Phillipsburg, NJ. 

 The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army or Safe Harbor, Easton. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Richard A. “Dick” Beegle, Sr., 81 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born November 9, 1938 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Harry and Ruth “Dolly” (Strauss) Beegle and stepmother Ada (Williams) who raised him when his mother died in 1941. He attended Wilson High School and was employed by the former Pfizer Company for 31 years before retiring. A walker at the Bethlehem Twp. Community Center, he also enjoyed gardening at the Louise Moore Park Community Garden.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Mary A. (Malia) Beegle; 3 sons: Richard A. Beegle, Jr. (wife Jean) of Northampton, PA, Joseph A. Beegle (wife Heidi) of Bethlehem, PA, James A. Beegle (wife Katherine) of Mansfield, MA; brother: William Beegle; sisters: Ann Flank, Linda Wettlaufer, Mariclare Groller; and 5 grandchildren: Hannah, Ryan, Kristen, Lauren and Rachel. A brother Thomas died in January.

Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospital or St. Luke’s Hospice House.

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William H. Smith, 74, of Easton, PA died Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born December 15, 1945 in Easton he was a son of the late Horace and Beatrice (Merritt) Smith. He graduated from Belvidere High School and was a Vietnam War Army Veteran. He was employed by Ingersoll-Rand, Phillipsburg for many years before retiring as a consultant for FLSmidth in Bethlehem. An avid fisherman and hunter, he was a member of the Raubsville Rod and Gun Club.

He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Audrey (Stamets) Smith; daughters: Stefanie Gordon of Easton, Kathleen Smith-Hosterman of Marshalls Creek; step-children: Becki Gara and Harry Stamets of Easton; brother: Douglas Smith; sisters: Melody Jongema and Maryclaire Lightcap; 5 grandchildren and a great-grandson. A sister: Denise Getty died earlier.

Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.