Craig A. Young, 76, of Nazareth passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Temple Hospital in Philadelphia. Born October 10, 1948, in Easton, he was the son of the late Charles “Vic” Young and Thelma “Betty” I. Young. He was the beloved husband of Dianne B. Sodaitis Young. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 14, 2024. Craig was a 1966 graduate of Wilson High School. He attended Moravian College and then Lincoln College of Technology where he earned an A.D. in Electronics. He was a Lucent Technologies retiree. His most recent position was with Infinera which is now part of Nokia. There he worked on Mechanical CAD Design for Fiberoptics and retired August, 2024.
Craig’s number one passion was fishing. He and his twin sons, Joshua and Jeremy, are life members at Ontelaunee Road and Gun Club and Heidelberg Hunting and Fishing Club. He belonged to other local fishing clubs as well. His constant fishing buddy was son Jeremy, who is blind, who mastered the art of hooking a fish. Craig also proudly introduced granddaughter Giovanna to fishing contests when she was two years old. His other interests include: tandem mountain biking with Jeremy and friends, camping with family, long weekends at his parents’ Pocono Mountain cabin and hunting. Craig was also honored by Vigilance Hose Fire Company along with brother-in-law Roy “Buzz” Seiple for twenty years of being road rally masters. Those rallies were fundraisers for them on Nazareth Day.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife: Dianne; twin sons: Joshua and Jeremy; daughter: Rebecca Anita Viglianti and husband Steven; granddaughters: Giovanna Rose and Sienna Theresa; sisters: Debbie Crafa, Cindy Seiple and husband Roy; brother: Brian and companion LaRae McCormick; Uncle John Young; nephews: Ryan Seiple and wife Danielle, Randy Seiple and wife Kara, Timothy Van Horn and wife Tonya; niece: Christine Seiple; grandnephews: Tyler and Owen; grandnieces: Sophia and Leah. Craig was predeceased by niece: Jennifer Van Horn and brother-in-law: John Crafa.
A calling period will be held 10:30 to 11:30 AM Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with a Celebration of Life Service to follow. Interment is in Forks Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: giftoflifehowieshouse.org. Offer online condolences at www.ashtonfuneralhome.com.
Paul & Leslie Schuch
June 8, 2025 at 7:37 am
Young Family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Craig. May God’s peace be your comfort at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ihab Khalouf
June 8, 2025 at 11:17 am
My deep condolences to Dianne and family. Craig was a good friend who I always went to him for advice. We worked together, and shared fishing and biking trips
God rest Craig’s beautiful soul
Linda and Ralph Permar
June 8, 2025 at 12:09 pm
Our heartfelt sympathies to the Young family. Craig will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you. May memories give you strength at this difficult time.
Janice Ballato Shellenberger
June 8, 2025 at 3:23 pm
Dear Dianne and family:
Sincere condolences on behalf of myself and the Wilson High School Class of 1966. Craig led a full life, filled with family, fishing and fun. May all the beautiful memories you made through the years help you cope with this impossible time. RIP, Craig.
brenda schaadt
June 8, 2025 at 8:38 pm
Dianne and Family
I’m so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Rob Brigham
June 12, 2025 at 9:49 am
Dianne and Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. Craig was a good friend at Infinera, and I will greatly miss him.
Cas and Debbie Pelc
June 18, 2025 at 10:11 am
Dear Dianne and family,
We are sending you hugs and prayers. We will never forget all the good times we spent with you and Craig.
Our deepest sympathy.
Edvardas Senkus / Anna DeLeyer / Roma Kraujales
June 19, 2025 at 4:36 am
Deepest Sympathy from all of us , to you & family , dear Diane ( our fellow K of L er ) . Our prayers and condolences as we all pray for Craig’s soul & eternal rest grant unto him . May Our Lord & Lady spiritually comfort you & your sons . May our faith & hope be strengthened through all of these earthly trials & tribulations . One day , together again in Heaven !
David Schlough Jr. & family
June 20, 2025 at 12:27 pm
We are sorry to hear about Craig. He was a wonderful man. He was always approachable & great to talk to. He will be deeply missed. Condolences to his family.