Jeannette L. (Flad) Orso, 65, of Palmer Township, PA, died Thursday, December 23, 2021 in her home. Born November 26, 1956 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Donald C. Flad Sr. and Beverly S. (Strohl) Flad. She and her husband Stephen “Steve” R. Orso were married 33 years.
Jeannette graduated from Northampton Community College with a degree in Early Childhood Education and, later, a degree in Library Technical Services. She then completed a Baccalaureate degree in Religion with honors from Cedar Crest College.
Jeannette worked at several area libraries including the Easton Area Public Library, the Skillman Library of Lafayette College, the Memorial Library of Nazareth, and Northampton Community College. She also served as Director of the Hellertown Area Library.
Surviving with her husband Steve is one child, Sheena Ortiz, and her husband Orlando Ortiz, of Easton; brothers Donald Flad Jr. and his husband Earl Bethel and Chris Flad of Allentown; son-in-law Nathan Mendsen; and grandchildren Kylie, Aiden, Naudia, Hannah, Natalie, and Leona. A daughter, Devin Elizabeth Mendsen, died in 2017.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:30 PM Thursday, May 26 at the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a calling period from 1:30 to 2:30 PM in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Church of Christ of Easton, 229 Church St, Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Jane Ronyack
December 25, 2021 at 5:47 pm
I was sad to hear of Jeannette’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sincerely
Jane
Norma Anderson
December 25, 2021 at 7:06 pm
Cousin Steve; so sorry about Jeanette’s passing. Sending you love, hugs, and prayers.💖 Your Cousin Norma
Sue (Banko) Fandl
December 25, 2021 at 8:24 pm
Oh, my dear, sweet Jeannette, I sure miss you. I know we were miles away from each other, but my days always felt better when we “talked” online, through pictures and sharing of our moments in life. We met in high school and became fast friends; been through our lives in libraries together, working at the same ones throughout our careers. Knowing each other’s backstory made it so easy to fall back in step with you. I will keep you and our memories in my heart ♥️ Sue (Banko) Fandl
Susan Jarrell
December 25, 2021 at 9:59 pm
Jeannette I will miss your posts from your second home at the Jersey shore. Now you can enjoy the beauty that God has created with your daughter whom you missed so much and your parents. We will one day see each other again and oh what a celebration it will be. I’m so glad we reconnected through Facebook. Prayers to Steve and your family for comfort as they learn to go on without you.
Robin Schnell
December 26, 2021 at 2:48 am
I am so sorry for your loss. My Prayers go out to the family 🙏🙏She will surely be missed by many. God took her pain away and made a beautiful Angel May she R.I.P.
Tina Smith
December 26, 2021 at 9:59 am
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jeannette. She was so kind, always smiling and will be greatly missed. May she Rest In Peace!
Edward Piorkowski
December 26, 2021 at 5:34 pm
Steve, Kate and I send you and your family our thoughts, prayers and condolences. So sorry for your loss.
Theresa Johnson
December 26, 2021 at 8:45 pm
I’m so sorry 😢 for your loss
Timothy Troxell and Family
December 26, 2021 at 8:56 pm
We send our Love and Sympathy to all of Jeannett’s family.
You are all in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Marian Flax
December 26, 2021 at 9:54 pm
I was deeply saddened to read about Jeannette’s passing. I know she struggled with her condition, but I prayed that she would overcome it. I truly believe that she is finally reunited with Devin, a loss which devastated her to her very core. I will miss your beautiful smile and your sense of humor, Jeannette. May your memory forever be a blessinng.
Jürgen Winkelmann
December 27, 2021 at 3:55 pm
Dear Steve, I’m saddened about your loss. My deepest condolences ☹.
Gineen
December 29, 2021 at 10:03 pm
I was saddened to hear the news of Jeannette’s passing, I had the honor of working with her at NCC. Sending prayers to you all.
Olga Conneen
January 13, 2022 at 12:03 pm
Steve and family – I knew Jeanette through her early library days, and then was fortunate to have her work for me at Northampton Community College. She was always a joy to be around. I kept in touch through Facebook and was cheering for her through her health battle. I hope you find peace in knowing many of us will continue to treasure our memories of her. Olga Conneen
Janice (Schaffer) Jarrell
May 14, 2022 at 11:54 pm
So sorry to hear this sad news. Jeanette witll be missed by many. May all the fond memories all her friends and family have of the good times with her, be kept close to our hearts. Please know you all are in my prayers and thoughts. RIP, another classmate gone too soon.
VICKI KROC
May 19, 2022 at 8:26 am
Steve, so sorry to hear about Jeanette’s passing. She was so much fun to be around when she worked in the library at Pfizer/Minerals Technologies. Sending you my deepest condolences. May you and your family find peace in your wonderful memories..
Sandi and David Cohen
May 20, 2022 at 10:19 pm
So so sorry for your loss. Jeanette was an outstanding person and she was my friend. We both adored the beach and spending time talking about our families. LBI will never be the same without her She will be grossly missed