Hugh “Tom” T. McCarren, 82, of Bethlehem, died Nov. 8, 2015. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Hugh T. and Elise (Carr) McCarren. He was the husband of Ashley (Clark) McCarren for 12 years.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and was in the Korean War.

He had a career in advertising, beginning at McGraw-Hill and PW Publishing. He founded, owned and operated Choices in Cardiology and Global Newsline. He was most recently partnered with Newsday Communications.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Easton.

He was the board of directors for Freedom House and was involved with various boards at Caron Foundation, helping those struggling with addictions.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Hugh T. of Waseca, Minn., Christopher of Greenville, S.C. and Maureen King of Roanoke, Va.; two sisters, Rita Sweeny of Orlando, Fla. and Cathy Adams of Northampton, Mass.; three grandchildren, Jennie King, Kelly LaMotte and Cresse McCarren; two great-grandchildren, Lake and Jaxon LaMotte; and several nieces and nephews.

Contributions may be made to the church, 5300 Green Pond Road, Easton, PA 18045.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.