Calogera "Lilly" Mule`

Calogera "Lilly" Mule`, 80, of Bangor, PA, passed away Saturday, September 20th, surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daughter in Columbia, MD.

Born:  Lilly was born in Sommatino, Sicily, Italy on March 5, 1934, a daughter of the late Guiseppe and Crocifissa (Volpe) Curto.

Personal:  She was the widow of Francesco "Frank" Mule`, who died in 2003.  Lilly and her late husband Frank, were the owners and operator of five successful restaurants, Franco's Pizzeria Nescopeck, PA., Franco's Pizzeria, Ocean City, NJ, Franco's Pizzeria in White Haven, PA, the former Olde and New Inn in Stockertown, PA and Frank's Steak Shop in Easton.  Lilly enjoyed cooking and baking her famous Italian cookies for her friends and family.

Memberships:  She was a member of St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church in Martins Creek, PA.

Survivors:  Lilly is survived by two daughters, Maria Kelly, and her husband Bruce, of Columbia, MD;
Christine Holva, and her husband Jim, of Bangor, PA; two sons, Mario Mule`, of Syracuse, NY; Joseph Mule` and his wife Sandy, of Berwick, PA; two sisters, Giovanna Curto Verdi, of Catania, Sicily; Maria Evans and her husband Robert, of South Casco, ME; a brother, Croce Peter Curto and his wife Sara of Nazareth, PA, 10 grandchildren, Megan, Lauren, Sarah, Frank, Nathan, Jim, Kaitlyn, Claire, Joseph, and Mackenzie, and 3 great grandchildren Ava, Kenlyn, and Luca.

Services:  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church, 6658 School Road, Martins Creek, PA, at 10 AM on Monday, September 29th,  with Msgr. James J. Reichert officiating.  Friends are invited to call Sunday 5 - 8 PM in the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA.  Entombment will be held in the family mausoleum in New Catholic Cemetery, Roseto, PA.

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church, 6658 School Road, Martins Creek, PA 18063.

Jean Lechinski

Jean Lechiski, 85, of Martins Creek, PA, formerly of Florida, passed away Monday, September 22nd, at Alexandria Manor, Nazareth, PA.

Born:  Jean was born in Glen Garden, NJ on January 28, 1929, a daughter of the late William J. and Anna R. (Ort) Cougle.

Personal:  Jean was the widow of Walter S. Lechiski, who died in 2000.  She was employed as a unit clerk and nurse at Homestead Hospital in Homestead, FL, until retiring in 1994.  After retiring, Jean, volunteered at the hospital gift shop.  Jean spent her life caring for others as a nurse, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Memberships:  Jean was a member of the Senior Citizens group in Homestead, FL.

Survivors:  Jean is survived by a daughter, Eileen Sentz and her husband Roger, two sons, Walter Lechiski and his wife Connie, and Edward Lechiski, 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Services:  Memorial Services will be held at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA, at 11 AM on Friday, September 26th.  There will be no calling hours.  Burial will be private at the convenience of the Family.

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Center For Animal Health & Welfare,  1165 Island Park Rd, Easton, PA 18042

Timothy L. "Tim" Fortner

Timothy L. "Tim" Fortner, 62, of Bangor, PA, passed away Wednesday, September 17th, at Easton Hospital, Easton, PA.

Born:  Timothy was born at Ft. Jackson Army Base in Columbia, SC on April 1, 1952, a son of the late Reuben Fortner and Jeanne (Nolf) Gumm and her husband Tom, of Bangor, PA.

Personal:  Tim was the husband of Jean (Burdge) Fortner.  He was a 1970 graduate of Easton High School and he attended Penn State University, majoring in Forestry.  He was employed as a Ski Patrol director at Camelback Mountain Resort in Mt. Pocono, PA, until retiring in January 2013. Tim was also a certified pool operator for CamelBeach Water Park.

Memberships:  Tim was a member of the National Ski Patrol, since 1968.  He was issued his National number in 1996.  Tim was also a previous member of Marshall's Creek Fire Department, Central Pocono Ambulance and Bushkill Emergency Squad.  He served in the Army National Guard from 1972-1980 as a Staff Sargent.

Survivors:  In addition to his wife Jean, mother Jeanne and step father Tom, Tim is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Fortner, of East Stroudsburg, PA; Melissa Silvent, of Bartonsville, PA; Sara Fratrik and her husband Frank, of Port Deposit, MD; two sons, Ronnie Silvent, of Bangor, PA; Lantz Fortner, of Manahawkin, NJ;  a sister, Kim, wife of  Ray Bowers, of Walnutport, PA, mother in law Elsie Burdge of Hackettstown, NJ, 4 grandchildren Micah Fortner, Emily and Samantha Fratrik, and Kaylee Andersen, nieces and nephews.  Tim was preceded in death by two sons Bryan and Corey Fortner, a daughter Lisa Silvent and a brother Richard Fortner.

Services:  A celebration of life service will be held at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA, at 3 PM on Sunday, September 21st.  Friends are invited to call   Sunday 1- 3 PM in the funeral home.  Burial will be private at convenience of the Family.

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Ronald McDonald House of Southern NJ, 550 Mickle Blvd., Camden, NJ 08103 or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Roy A. Miller

Roy A. Miller

Roy A. Miller, 58, of  Bangor, PA, passed away Monday, September 15th, at his residence.

Born:  Roy was born in East Stroudsburg, PA on April 22, 1956, a son of the late Willard "Bill" and  Beatrice (Berger) Miller.

Personal:  Roy was the husband of Donnakay (Smith) Miller, they celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary this past July 23rd. He was employed as a dye house worker at the former Blue Ridge Winkler Textiles in Bangor, PA.  Roy was also employed by Oxford Textiles in Oxford, NJ and WSI in Belvidere, NJ.  He was a 1975 graduate of Bangor High School.

Memberships:  Roy was a lifetime member of Lower Mt. Bethel Twp. Vol. Fire Co., a member of  Mt. Bethel Vol. Fire Co., a former member of Blue Valley Rescue Squad in Bangor, and a former Boy Scout.

Survivors:  In addition to his wife, Donnakay, Roy is survived by a son, Jason Miller and his wife Stacey, of Bangor, PA; a brother, Robert Miller and his wife Sandy, of Pen Argyl, PA, 2 grandsons Nick and Noah, 3 nieces, 3 nephews, 3 great nieces and 2 great nephews.  Roy was preceded in death by 1 great niece.

Services:  Funeral services will be held at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave.,  Martins Creek, PA, at 11 AM on Saturday, September 20th, with Pastor Dan Christenson officiating.
Friends are invited to call Saturday 9:30 - 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Centreville Cemetery, Mt. Bethel, PA.

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lower Mt. Bethel Fire Co. 8357 N. Delaware Drive, Martins Creek, PA 18063 or Mt. Bethel Vol. Fire Co., 2341 N. Delaware Drive, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343.

William J. "Bill" Orse

William J. "Bill" Orse, 73, of Bangor, PA, passed away Sunday, August 31st, at his residence.

Born:  Bill was born in New York City, NY on May 7, 1941, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Nagy) Orse.

Personal:  He was the husband of Jean (Welch) Orse, they were married October 18, 1963.  Bill was employed in the maintenance department at the Northampton County Government Center Easton, PA, for 21 years, until retiring in 2001.  Bill was a 1959 graduate of Easton High School.  He enjoyed traveling, doing repairs around the house and was a avid hunter and fisherman.  He served in the US Air Force.

Memberships:  He was a member of the former College Hill Presbyterian Church in Easton, PA. Bill was also a member of Safety First Volunteer Fire Co. in West Easton.

Survivors:  In addition to his wife, Jean, Bill is survived by a daughter, Christine, a son, Mark, a sister, Nancy, a brother, Bob, and 2 grandsons Brandon and Doug.  Bill was preceded in death by a sister Pat Chillot.

Services:  Funeral services will be held at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, www.palmerifuneralhome.com, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA, at 11 AM on Thursday, September 4th,  with Pastor Ronald Shipman officiating. Friends are invited to call Thursday 9:30 - 11 AM in the funeral home.  Burial will be held at Church Hill Cemetery, Martins Creek, PA.

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Evangelical Congregational Church, 26 S. 2nd Street, Bangor, PA 18013 or Shriners Children's Hospital,  3551 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140.