Obituaries

Thelma (Betty) I. Young, 97, of Forks Township, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022. Born in Nazareth on March 16, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Albert Fehr and Freda (Getz) Fehr. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles “Vic” Young. They celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary Nov. 29, 2018.
Betty started a career as a secretary after graduation from Easton High School in 1943 and continued working as Vic was in the army during WWII. Betty managed her busy life well, raising 4 children along with managing multiple rental properties with Vic.
Betty’s cooking expertise showed up at their summer home in the Poconos, enjoying children, grandchildren and many get-togethers.
She will be lovingly remembered by her family, daughters Debbie Crafa and husband John, Cindy Seiple and husband, Roy; sons Craig and wife, Dianne, Brian and companion, LaRae; grandchildren Timothy VanHorn and wife, Tonya, Joshua Young, Jeremy Young, Rebecca Viglianti and husband, Steven, Ryan Seiple and wife, Danielle, Randy Seiple and wife, Kara, Christine Seiple; great grandchildren Tyler, Sophia, Owen, Giavanna and Leah.
Betty was predeceased by husband Vic, brothers Stanley Fehr and Ralph Fehr, and granddaughter Jennifer VanHorn.
Viewing hours will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 am on Friday, August 26, at the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St. Easton, PA. A service will follow at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forks Cemetery, Stockertown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Seeing Eye Organization, Morristown, NJ or The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, Easton, PA. Please offer condolences online at www.Ashtonfuneralhome.com.