Easton, PA – Anthony “Tony” Dragotta, Sr, 98, of Easton, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospice House.

He was born on Ferry Street in Easton on May 23, 1924 but was raised in Phillipsburg, New Jersey with his brother Joseph. He was the son of Mary (Ribino) and Francesco Dragotta of Sicilian descent. He went to Reese School in Philipsburg then on to Philipsburg High School, where he played some football.

He worked at Philipsburg Print Mill, Simon Silk Mill in Easton and Bethlehem Steel for 30 years as a foreman/supervisor. He joined the US Army in February 1943 and was discharged January 1946, serving during WWII. He fought in the Rhineland as a rifleman and was also a medical aide. He was injured in a foxhole by shrapnel and received an honorable discharged with 4 war medals, one being a Bronze Star.

Tony married Jennie Torre from Easton on November 28, 1945. They were married 58 years until her passing in 2003. They raised four children in Palmer Township and then moved to Ft. Myers in the 80’s. He was a member of the Elk and Moose and was “Elk of the Year”.

Tony was a coach for the two baseball teams for the Palmer Athletic Association. His team, the Cubs, won the championship in 1962. He was a Scout Master for many years guiding Cub Scouts to their awards. He and his wife ran Bingo in Ft. Myers for many years.

He is survived by four children, Rosalie Mancino and her husband Allen, Anthony Jr. and his wife Blanche, Samuel and his wife Sarah, and Kathleen Kelly. He has six grandchildren, Michael Mancino, Anthony “AJ” Dragotta III, Kristin Dorsey, Nicholas Dragotta, Philip Dragotta, Roseanne Rauenzahn and 9 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Ann and a son-in-law, Ken Kelly.

Tony was a very sociable, fun loving and positive. He always had something to say to everyone in passing. He enjoyed crafts, especially seashells, beads and wood. He loved Sodoku puzzles and collecting seashells on the Sanibel beaches. He was always giving things away to make people happy. He will truly be missed.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton (Palmer Twp.) with a funeral service to follow. Interment will take place at Gethsemane Cemetery, Palmer Twp., PA.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Anthony’s name to St. Luke’s Hospice House, 2455 Black River Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015, Suburban EMS, P.O. Box 3339 Palmer, PA 18043-3339, or the Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorporject.org, 370 7^th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10001. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com.

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Uniontown, PA – Betty Dinsmore Lieb, age 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 15, 2022 at the Pittsboro Christian Village Care Home, Pittsboro, NC.

She was born on December 13, 1923, the daughter of Samuel Dinsmore and Elizabeth Meckleburg Dinsmore. 

She was the wife of the late Berwyn T. Lieb. She is survived by daughter Sandra Blocher of Pittsboro, NC, son Rick Lieb of Monessen, PA, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grand daughter. 

She has been a member of Third Presbyterian Church in Uniontown, PA for well over 60 years, and taught Sunday School there, the Edna B. Smith Class and later the Grace Bible Class, for 40 years.  She and her husband Berwyn (Bud) met as teenagers at the Christian Endeavor Youth Group at Third Presbyterian Church.

Friends were received at the Andrew Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematories, Inc., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA Sunday, November 20, from 2 pm to 4 pm.  Visitation continued on Monday, November 21 from 10 am to 11 am followed by a service celebrating her life with the Pastor Patrick Ewing officiating.  Interment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Pittsboro Christian Village, 1825 East St., Pittsboro, NC 27312 and write “Benevolent Fund” on the memo line.

Memories and condolences can be shared at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.

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Stephen was a Graduate of Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.

He is survived by Parents Kimberley M. Herrman (Crane) and Stephen V. Abbonizio, loving sister, Alyssa Abbonizio, grandparents, Paul W. Crane, Esther F. Abbonizio (Deleo), Stephen T. Abbonizio. Uncle Paul (Joanna), Uncle Stephen (Anna) Lovely Aunt Jennifer (Brian), Uncle Michael, Aunt Debby (Tom). and loving cousins and many beautiful friends.

Stephen was pre-deceased by our loving angel, Sally A. Crane (Bushy).

He was the Senior VP of Business Development in Synergetic, and his hobbies included Muay Thai, Billiards, Jiu-Jitsu, Sports, Skateboarding, Cooking, Reading, and Dancing.

Funeral service took place at The Fillmore, 29 East Allen Street, Philadelphia, PA.

There is a Go Fund Me Page.

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“Ann would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Her new mission takes her to a wonderful place where she will be socializing, gardening, knitting and reading to her heart’s content. Music, laughter and love are guaranteed. Food is delicious and you never gain an ounce. She left detailed instructions for her children to celebrate her mission here, which has now been completed. Low adherence to this instruction will not be tolerated.”

Pre-deceased by her husband Stewart E. Hart, brothers Benjamin, Harold (Doc), James, Francis (Bus), as well as Arthur and Charles and sisters Kathryn Grace (Grace) Hall, Alice (Dutch) March, Eda Roberts, and Wilma Summers, Anna leaves behind her sons Evans Hart of Parkesburg, Alan Hart of Atoka, TN, a daughter Doris (Hart) Moore of Marietta, OH and a son Lawrence Hart of North Berwick, ME; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Edna Clarke of Arkansas.

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After graduating salutatorian from Downingtown High School in 1936, Anna attended West Chester State Teacher’s College, graduating in 1940 with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. She met her husband, Stewart Hart, through mutual acquaintances and they were married in 1943 at the Downingtown Methodist Church. Mrs. Hart taught at various schools throughout Chester County during her teaching career including Midvale in South Coatesville, Unionville Elementary School, East Fallowfield Elementary school, in addition to various schools in the Octorara Area School system, where she retired in 1980.

The deceased, Anna V Hart,  was very active in the Parkesburg Baptist Church for many years.  Ann volunteered for Red Cross blood drives at the church as well as Chester County Meals on Wheels. She was an avid knitter and made sweaters for every grandchild as well as blankets and sweaters that she donated to charity.  Mrs. Hart also loved gardening and only recently stopped maintaining her own backyard garden.  As an active member of the Chris-Penn Chapter No. 455 Order of the Eastern Star, Anna was Worthy Matron from 1977-1978 and 1984-1985.  For many years she hosted a spaghetti dinner at her home for extended family with attendance some years exceeding 50.

In conclusion, a funeral service held at the Wilde Funeral Home in Parkesburg, Pa. on November 9, 2017 at 2:00 PM was followed by a burial ceremony at Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery.  The viewing was from 1 until 2 PM.  A reception at the Parkesburg Baptist Church immediately followed the graveside service. Make Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

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