Obituaries

Joyce Henrietta Madison, 91 of Cambridge, MD died Nov. 27, 2019 in Cambridge. Born July 20, 1928 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Cula (Flyte) and Jennings Harper. Since his passing in 2012, Joyce has been longing for a glorious reunion with her beloved husband John Ellsworth Madison. She was a 1946 graduate of Wilson High School and attended First Baptist Church and later Bethel Memorial Baptist Church both in Easton. Her favorite pastime was oil painting; her pastoral paintings have been displayed on the walls of many friends and family. She also enjoyed spending time with friends, regular Saturday night dancing, card clubs, travel, and time at their cabin at Lake Wallenpaupack.

Joyce is lovingly remembered by two sons: John Madison of Ocala, FL, Scott Madison of Cambridge, MD and two grandchildren: Jennifer Stewart of Morristown, NJ and Michael Madison of Tacoma, WA. She was also preceded in death by her sister Audry Kirchhofer.

A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM December 27 at the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Craig Paul Walter, 61 of Brodheadsville, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 23, 2019 at home. Born July 17, 1958 in Wilson Borough, PA he was a son of Arvilla “Billie” (Leh) Walter and the late John E. Walter. He was a 1976 graduate of Wilson High School and the Vocational Technical School for Electrical Technology. He was employed by Mars Wrigley in Hackettstown, NJ for almost 20 years. Prior to that he was employed by Kays Electric, Bill Coughlin Electrical and Ingersoll-Rand. Craig loved fishing, family vacations to Canada and owning his own “little piece of America”, but he especially loved and was proud of his two amazing children.

He is survived by his mother; his beloved wife of 34 years: Susan (Koch); his children: Timothy of Baltimore, MD, Kalee of Wilson Borough; brothers: Thomas (wife Helen) of Browns Mills, NJ, John (wife Stacee) of Wilson Borough; father-in-law: John Koch of Nazareth, PA; brother-in-law: Steven Koch (wife Bonnie) of Nazareth; nieces and nephews: Robbie, Kelly, Matthew, Jake, Tyler and Bethanee, Dakota, Mason and Kara; and those he thought of as daughters: Tori, Danielle and many others.

Services are 10:30 AM Saturday (Nov. 30) in New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St., Easton, PA with visitation 5 to 7 PM Friday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and 9:30 to 10:30 AM Saturday in the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Creation UCC, 3730 Nicholas St., Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Alice Frances Piasecki, 78 of Nazareth, PA died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Richmond, VA. Born September 30, 1941 in Acosta, PA she was a daughter of the late Mary (Grzybek) and Michael Fotta. Her husband Walter S. Piasecki died in 2014. She had been employed by Binney & Smith and the Leader Nursing Home. She also had her own private cleaning business for more than 20 years and was of the Catholic faith. She was and always will be the Quintessential Grandma.

She is survived by her children: Anthony Piasecki of Nazareth, Lori Sipes (husband Robert) of Falling Waters, WV, Tara Borlodan (husband David) of Fredericksburg, VA; brother: Michael Fotta; sisters: Joan Lansfield, Mary Ann Omerzo, Michaelene Kozola, Angeline Griffith, Phyllis Mendez; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-granddaughters. A brother Francis Fotta died earlier.

A Memorial Service will be held 1 PM Saturday (Nov. 30) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Sharon Marie Fulmer, 67 of Forks Twp., PA passed away peacefully & surrounded by so much love in the early morning of Friday, November 15, 2019 fighting the hardest battle of cancer for 5 years with such positivity & grace. She never let anyone see the battle she was fighting because she constantly had a smile on her face. Born August 16, 1952 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Shirley (McAuliffe) and William Allen. She was a 1970 graduate of Wilson Area High School and of Christian faith. Sharon worked & retired from Laneco as a meat wrapper and was also the store manager of Ritas Italian Ice in Forks Township.

She met many wonderful people throughout her life whom she cared for greatly and enjoyed being around. She would be a lending ear & offered sound advice to anyone who needed it. She was a warm, kind & loving wife, mother, sister, nana & friend. Sharon was an avid bowler until just recently and loved gardening, shopping, reading and spending time with her most prized possession – her grandchildren. But most of all, she loved spending time with family, reminiscing, playing cards, going out to eat or lending a helping hand. She was everyone’s rock and will be truly missed.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years: Paul H. Fulmer; her son: Ryan Fulmer (wife Jodi) of Nazareth; her daughter: Nicole Fulmer of Bethlehem Twp., PA; her sister: Cindy Seiple of Bethlehem; grandsons: Kevin, Kaleb, Derek & Reid; granddaughter: Aspen; her brother & sister in laws: Joseph & Betty Gerber, Faye & Bobbi Palmer and MANY cousins & friends.

A calling period will be held from 4 to 7 PM, Thursday (Nov. 21) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a memorial service at 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colon Coalition Alliance at www.ccalliance.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Joyce A. Powell, 91, of Wilson Borough, died Monday, November 11, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born October 11, 1928 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Albert J. Rymond, Sr. and Hilda (Werkheiser) Rymond. She and her husband, Douglas W. Powell, Jr. were married 60 years.

Joyce graduated from Easton High School in 1946 and worked at the Easton Public Library and the Southside Library. She loved playing Scrabble, doing jigsaw puzzles and playing cards. Her passion was being an artist. She was self-taught and enjoyed painting in oils, including landscapes, still lifes and florals. She enjoyed teaching oil painting classes and was a member of various art groups in the Lehigh Valley and Poconos. She won numerous awards and exhibited and sold her artwork at local art shows.

In addition to her husband, Douglas, she is survived by her daughter, Janice Wolfinger and her husband, Dale; her son, Brian Powell and his wife, Susan; and her grandchildren, Cassandra Powell and Jake Yarnall. Her brother, Albert J. Rymond, Jr. died earlier.

Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 15, 2019 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from noon until service time on Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Charlotte S. Loccarini, 87 of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, November 8, 2019 at Easton Hospital. Born November 15, 1931 in Bangor, PA she was a daughter of the late Florence (Gruber) and Clayton Mack. A graduate of Bangor High School she had worked for the former Laubach and Kresge Stores and was a member of Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, Palmer.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years: Livio “Lee” Loccarini; 3 children: Terry Loccarini (wife Lori) of Alburtis, PA, Darin Loccarini in CO, Janel Gadomski of Palmer; a sister: Sharon Musler in FL; 2 grandchildren: Dylan and Marisa Loccarini; and a great granddaughter: Dani.

Graveside services will be held 1:30 PM Thursday (Nov. 14) in Greenwood Cemetery, 22 Atlas Road, Northampton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.