Donald C. Flad, Sr., 86, of Saucon Valley Manor, formerly of Easton, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in his home.
Born April 18, 1933 in Easton, he was a son of the late Harlan H. and Frances L. (Serfass) Flad. He and his wife, Beverly (Strohl) Flad, were married 65 years.
Donald worked at Sheridan Printing, Alpha and retired in 1995. Prior to that he worked at Ingersoll Rand, Phillipsburg. He was also a PIAA football and basketball official. He graduated from Easton High School in 1951 and had been the highest scorer in basketball at the high school. Donald was a member of First United Church of Christ, Easton where he served as an Elder and he served in the Army during the Korean War.
Surviving with his wife, Beverly, are three children, Jeannette Orso and her husband, Steve, of Easton, Donald Flad, Jr. and his partner, Earl Bethel, of Bethlehem, and Chris Flad of Allentown; one sister, Linda King; one granddaughter; and six great grandchildren. A granddaughter and a brother, Robert Flad died earlier.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from Noon to 1:30 pm on Saturday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Church of Christ, Steeple Fund, 229 Church St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
George Farber
March 11, 2020 at 5:38 pm
Kaija and I are sorry to hear about your father. We will be at the funeral for you on Saturday.
Judy Mulhollan
March 11, 2020 at 6:06 pm
Mrs. Glad and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Flad’s passing. He was such a sweet man. I have many fond memories of all of you. My heartfelt condolences.
Shelly Yankowy
March 11, 2020 at 6:45 pm
So sorry about your Dad….. may all your great memories with you Dad give you comfort, you and your entire family are in my prayers 🙏🏻
Todd & Cindy Ollendyke
March 11, 2020 at 11:18 pm
Dear Aunt Bebe, Jeannette, Don Jr. and Chris,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Uncle Don had such a genuine smile and a gentle spirit. He will be missed. May your memories bring you comfort and peace.
Sandy Riley
March 12, 2020 at 7:25 am
May God Bless comfort and sustain you and your family at this time of loss an sorrow.
Harold & Ann Adams
March 12, 2020 at 9:22 am
We always remembered what a nice person Don was . Please accept our condolencea
Jill West
March 12, 2020 at 10:28 am
My heartfelt sympathies to Bev, Jeannette, Don, Chris and family,
I have so many wonderful memories and am truly blessed for Don to have been be a part of my life. He was a wonderful man and I loved him dearly. I pray you find comfort in your memories to ease your heartache at this time.
Janet and Ken Kobler
March 15, 2020 at 4:52 pm
Jeanette,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May you, Steve, and the family find comfort during this time of sadness and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karl Miller
March 15, 2020 at 10:45 pm
Don was one great man, a family man, a sportsman, a man of Faith in his Lord.
I remember the days in high school basketball, baseball with the church league, and his excellent talent as an official in sports. Best of all, for me, he was a great friend.