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Dohn O. Zella

September 5, 2026

Dohn O. Zella, 66, of Palmer Township, died Saturday, September 5, 2026 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born January 12, 1960 in Welch, WV, he was the son of Mary Ann (Smith) Zella of Palmer Township and the late John D. Zella. Dohn worked for Binney and Smith, Forks Township for 17 years until retiring in 2014. Prior that he worked for Mobil Chemical, Washington, NJ.

Surviving with his mother, Mary Ann, are two sons, Dohn Zella, Jr. of Palmer Township and Dain Zella of Pamer Township; four siblings, twin brother, John Zella, Stephanie Jones, Scott Zella and Stephen Zella and his ex-wife, Joy Zella.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. The family offers thanks to the staff of DaVita Dialysis Center and requests memorial contributions to the American Kidney Fund, www.kidneyfund.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Jeff Pike

    September 9, 2026 at 11:27 pm

    Sorry to hear this played football with Dohn and John in jr High they were great friends and team mates.

  2. Melody. Rogers

    September 10, 2026 at 1:34 am

    My sincere condolences to Dohn and Dain you two young men were so devoted to your father . He was a chair buddy at Davina and was such a very pleasant man to speak with on our dialysis days..
    my heart goes out to you both and the rest of your family.
    R. I. P. Dohn you will be sadly missed.

  3. Duane Edwards

    September 10, 2026 at 8:10 am

    Sorry for your loss, I worked with him at Crayola, he was a very nice guy and he was always smiling

  4. tracie avery

    September 10, 2026 at 4:20 pm

    So sorry for your loss to dain don Jr. N Joy . My heart goes out for each of you. May the Arms of Jesus be your comfort and peace that you feel he is in Heaven .. your in my prayers we family. I love you all.