Obituaries

Ralph F. Green, 80, of Wilson Borough, died Saturday, September 19, 2026 in his home. Born December 27, 1945 in Stroudsburg, he was the son of the late Albert F. Green and Bertha R. (Hardy) Garris. Ralph served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Surviving are two daughters, Kellie Ann Corredine and Anissa Marie Goudeau and his friends, Carol and Paul Nelson.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 in Easton Cemetery, 401 North 7^th St., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Shirley Ann Curto, 90 of Bangor, PA died  Monday, September 14, 2026 at Arden Courts of Old Orchard, Bethlehem Twp., PA. Born September 28, 1935 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Lillian (Kuhns) and Charles McIntyre, Sr. She was a 1954 graduate of Wilson High School where she was a head majorette and the first female class president. Shirley was employed by the former Laneco and by Binney and Smith for many years before retiring. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Easton and one of her favorite past-times was shopping.

She is survived by her children: Kathy Boettger of Forks Twp., PA, Kerry Dailey (wife Patrice) of Bangor, PA; Chuck Dailey with whom she resided: son-in -law: Ronald Sigafoos of Palmer Twp., PA; daughter-in-law: Heather Dailey of Bangor, PA; grandchildren: Heather Marshall (husband Jeffrey), Kerreshe Dailey, Ashley Sigafoos, Patrick Dailey; and great-grandchildren: Taryn and Kirsten Marshall. She was predeceased by her husband: Charles “Chot” Curto; her daughter: Kim Sigafoos; son-in-law: Alfred Boettger; and 10 brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 AM Friday (Sept. 18) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA followed by a service at 11:00 AM. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.  Contributions in her memory may be made to any Alzheimer’s or Dementia Research association. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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.

Luz M. Santiago Melendez, 91, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, September 5, 2026 in her home. Born July 5, 1935 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jesus Santiago and Adela Melendez.

Services will be private with interment in Forks Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert Leslie Frick, Jr., 78 of Forks Twp., PA peacefully passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. Born April 2, 1948, in Easton, PA he was the son of the late Lois (Jenney) and Robert L. Frick, Sr.  A 1966 graduate of Easton High School, he served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Frick Transfer for over 50 years and as a barge captain on the St. Lawrence River for several years.

Robert is survived by his wife of 58 years, Karen (Werkiser) Frick; three daughters: Penne Swingle of Forks Twp., PA, Bree Fehnel of Easton, PA, and Carey Frick of Forks Twp., PA; and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister: Lois-Jean Crivellaro.

As a final act of kindness, Robert gave the gift of life to many through organ and tissue donation. Contributions in his memory may be made to the family in care of the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042. Services will be private. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Joseph K. Lambert, Jr., 97, of Wilson Borough, died Monday, August 24, 2026 in Kirkland Village. Born November 27, 1928 in Easton, he was the son of the late Joseph K. and Veola (Gerlach) Lambert. His wife, Audrey R. (Werkheiser) Lambert died in 2004. He was a truck driver for New Penn Motor Express for over 40 years and retired in 1993. Joe was a member of the West Easton Fire Co.

Surviving are two daughters, Dawn Lambert and her husband Bernie Kimmet and Kim Robertson and her husband, Grieg; a son, Mark Lambert and his companion Michele Hartman; a daughter-in-law, Karen Lambert; a sister, Ruth Ann Hoyt; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Timothy Lambert, a sister, Jacquelyne Koehler and a granddaughter, Taylor.

A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Monday, August 31, 2026 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be private in Wind Gap Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to A Great Day Farm, www.agreatdayfarm.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.