Obituaries

George Terleski, 88, Marine Corps Vet, Postal Worker

Easton native George Terleski, 88, died Thursday.

George Terleski, 88, of Bethlehem Township, died Thursday, January 23, 2014.

Born November 10, 1925 in Easton, he was a son of the late Philip and Magda Terleski.

He and his wife, Shirley, were married 63 years.  He worked for the U. S. Post Office for 38 years and served in the Marine Corps during WWII.

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George was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Palmer Township, West Easton Athletic Association, Avona Fire Co., and VFW Post 1290, Easton.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter, Lynn Terleski-Katz of Sacramento, CA; three sons, Robert Terleski of Andreas, Gregory Terleski of Bethlehem Township, and Michael Terleski of Bethlehem; two sisters, Ann Ferrissey and Rose Ryan; and three grandchildren, Tyler, Seth, and Annette.

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Services will be held 11:00 am Monday, Jan. 27, in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Call from 10:00 am until service time Monday in the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions can be made to  Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540 or St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

 


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