Janet “Gale” Fairbanks, 92, of Easton, PA, died Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Saucon Valley Manor. Born July 14, 1932 in Imperial, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Herbert Black, Sr. and Hazel Jean (Lyda) Black. Her husband, Paul Louis Fairbanks, Jr. died in 2006 and her son, Paul L. Fairbanks, III died in 2021. Janet graduated from Findlay High School and worked at Joseph Horne Co. in the Beaver Valley Mall.
Surviving are four daughters, Patti Mudd and her husband, Dan of Reno, NV; Cindy Fairbanks of Easton, Diane Pennington and her husband, Ross of Easton; Kelly Cramer and her husband, Robert of Jensen Beach, FL; a brother, Joe Black; 23 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and son, she was predeceased by 11 brothers; a sister; and a granddaughter.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, May 2, 2025 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a visitation from 2:00 pm until service time in the funeral home. Interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, www.slhn.org/development. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
