Marilyn Ann Russo, 82 of Forks Twp., PA died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born January 18, 1938 in Easton, PA she was the daughter of the late Olive E. (Fox) and George W. Diehl. A 1955 graduate of Easton High School, she was employed by J.T. Baker Chemical Co. for 38 years before retiring in 2000. Prior to that she was employed by Blue Ridge Winkler. Marilyn enjoyed traveling, crossword puzzles and she loved to read. She was “mom” to all her daughter’s friends and a joy to all her neighbors. She will be missed.
She is survived by her daughter: Annette Russo with whom she resided; a brother: Wayne A. Diehl of Greenville, SC and her grand puppy: Besse Mae.
A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date due to COVID-19. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society; a pet rescue of one’s choice or an environmental preservation organization of one’s choice. Online condolences may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Bonny (Snyder) Kitson
June 10, 2020 at 8:36 am
Annette, so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a terrific lady with a great sense of humor. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Becky Froberg
June 10, 2020 at 9:35 am
Annette, I am so sorry for your loss.
To Those I Love – Isla Paschal Richardson
If I should ever leave you whom I love
To go along the Silent Way,
Grieve not,
Nor speak of me with tears,
But laugh and talk
Of me as if I were beside you there.
(I‘d come-I‘d come, could I but find a way!
But would not tears and grief be barriers?)
And when you hear a song or
See a bird I loved,
Please do not let the thought of me be sad…
For I am loving you just as I always have…
You were so good to me!
There are so many things I wanted still
To do—so many things to say to you…
Remember that I did not fear—
It was just leaving you that was so hard to face…
We cannot see Beyond…
But this I know:
I loved you so –
Twas heaven here with you!
Philip Wiegand
June 11, 2020 at 10:33 am
Dear Annette,
I doubt that you would remember me, but I have many fond memories of you, your mother, and the family bird that once lived at 914 Porter Street. I enjoyed renovating my rental properties, but never really enjoyed interacting with most of my tenants until I was lucky enough to meet you and your mom. I believe you were just graduating from Lafayette at the time and your mom was working at Baker Chemical. I always looked forward to hearing about both of your careers and accomplishments. I was sorry to see you move on, but I was so happy for both of you when I got to see your new home which turned out to be just around the corner!
Please know that Marilyn will be missed, but never forgotten. Thank you both for the fond memories and the good times we had together.
Sincerely,
Phil
CONNIE SAVOIA
June 11, 2020 at 7:19 pm
Dear Annette,
I send you sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. May you find peace in your grief.
With sympathy,
Your Aunt Connie
Lisa Roselli-Flank
June 11, 2020 at 9:46 pm
Dear Annette,
Please accept my warmest condolences, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your mom. May time help you heal and bring you peace.
I had the privilege of meeting your mom when I ran into the both of you shopping. What a beautiful lady inside and out just like her daughter!
Sincerely,
Lisa
Thomas & Marianne
June 15, 2020 at 6:59 pm
Annette,
We were so sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you.
Marianne and Tom
Joseph White
June 18, 2020 at 9:31 am
So sorry to read of Marilyn’s passing. I worked with her at the Waste-water treatment at J.T. Baker until her retirement. We would compare restaurants and her reviews would send me off to try out the ones she thought were good. When I complained about my home-made spaghetti sauce, Marilyn told me how to improve it. I always enjoyed our talks during my day shifts at the plant. Marilyn would talk of Annette with pride and how intelligent her daughter is. I could tell she loved Annette with all her heart. May Marilyn Rest In Peace.