ASHTON FUNERAL HOME - Key Persons


Arlene Carcione Ashton

Arlene Carcione Ashton (dec.), held a BS in education from East Stroudsburg University. She was a teacher before joining her husband in the funeral service. She also served on the board of Two Rivers Health and Wellness Foundation, Easton Hospital Board of Trustees, and the Women's Board of Easton Hospital.

Debra Jo Ashton-Chase

Job Titles:
  • Funeral Director
Debra Jo Ashton-Chase, licensed funeral director, has a BA in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master's degree from George Washington University. Debra is President of the Pennsylvania State Funeral Directors Association. She is active in the Palmer Kiwanis, AAUW, and the Chamber of Commerce.

R. Kline Ashton

R. Kline Ashton, Jr., licensed funeral director, has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University. Kline is an Eagle Scout and remains active in the Minsi Trail Council, BSA. He is also an active member of the Easton Rotary Club and serves on the board of Easton Hospital.

W. Scott Ashton

Job Titles:
  • Funeral Director, Holds a BA in Economics from Lafayette College. He Is Active in His Church and Participates in Numerous Civic Leagues
  • Funeral Directors
R. Kline Ashton, Sr. (dec.), was in the funeral service his entire life. An Eagle Scout, he became an officer in the US Army during the Korean War. He held a BA in Economics from Lafayette College and an MBA from Lehigh University. Kline was a past president of the Easton Rotary Club and member of various Masonic organizations. He was instrumental in the founding of the Northampton Community College Funeral Service program, and served on their Funeral Service Advisory Board. W. Scott Ashton, licensed funeral director, holds a BA in Economics from Lafayette College. He is active in his church and participates in numerous civic leagues.