Donald B. English, 72, Retired Easton Policeman

Donald Bruce English, 72, of Easton, died Saturday, December 21, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Born December 15, 1941 in Scranton, he was a son of the late Claude Sax English and Ruth Inez (Leader) English.

He and his wife, the former Joan M. Horvath were married 46 years.  He was a police officer for the Easton Police Department for 31 years most recently serving as the Crime Prevention Officer until retiring in 2002.  

He was an Intelligence Specialist in the Navy Reserve for 21 years.  He also served as the Northampton County Court liaison.  He graduated from Wilson Area High School in 1959 and was a graduate of Lehigh County Community College and East Stroudsburg University.  He received his master’s degree from Villanova University.

Donald was a member of Palmer Moravian Church where he served as an elder, trustee and head sacristan.  He served on the board of the Boy’s Club, Easton.  He was president of the Exchange Club, Easton and the Pennsylvania Crime Prevention Officer’s Association.  He was a member of the American Society of Industrial Security, the Navy Enlistment Reserve Association (NERA), Easton Lodge #152, F&AM, and a 32nd degree member of the Scottish Rite Valley.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; a daughter, Jennifer B. Keefer of Frederick, MD; a son, Bruce M. English of Howard, PA; two brothers, Dr. Jack E. English and Brian W. English; and a grandson, Matthew.  Two brothers, Glenn A. English and Wayne C. English died earlier.

Services will be held at 2:30 pm Friday, Dec. 27 in Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Palmer Township.  A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 pm in the church with Masonic Services at 2:00 pm.  The Ashton Funeral Home in Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.