Obituaries

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.

Constantine P. “Dino” Mouras, 69, of Easton, died Friday, May 8, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Born August 6, 1950 in Easton, he was a son of the late Paul and Olga (Kutsopias) Mouras.
Dino served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a chef at Forks Diner and Palmer Diner. He was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
Surviving are four daughters, Olga Mouras, Litsa Aniskovich, Sophia Mouras and Kalliope Mouras; a sister, Lillian Zito; and eleven grandchildren. His son, Apostoli Mouras died earlier.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions services will be private. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Doris J. Ostrander, 86, of Easton, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in ManorCare, Old Orchard. Born May 14, 1933 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Mabel (Halpin) Cunningham. Her husband, Edward J. Ostrander, Sr., died in 1980.

Surviving are a daughter, Traci Mindler; three sons, Kim Ostrander, Edward Ostrander, Jr., and Kerry Ostrander; two brothers, Kenneth Cunningham and William Cunningham; two sisters, Pauline Minger and Frances Slack; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Five brothers, Harry Cunningham, Joseph Cunningham, Clayton Cunningham, James Cunningham and Robert Cunningham; and two sisters, Martha Schermerhorn and Betty Benner died earlier.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private graveside service will be held at Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.