Obituaries

Marie R. Bassett, 96 of Easton, PA died Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Bethlehem South Nursing and Rehab Center, Bethlehem, PA. Born September 11, 1928 in Allentown, PA she was a daughter of the late Robert and Lillian (Scheirer) Boyer. Her husband Harry Bassett died in 2001. She and her husband had owned and operated Bassett Cleaners on College Hill Easton for many years. She was a member of Emmanuel Ev. Congregational Church, Bethlehem and volunteered at Easton Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital and for the American Red Cross.

She is survived by her son: Richard Bassett (wife Deborah) of North Port, FL; 3 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband: Harry; her daughter: Jennifer Bassett; and siblings: Paul Boyer, Doris Kline and Ameda Good.

Visitation will be held 10 to 11 AM Wednesday (Aug. 27) in Emmanuel Ev. Cong. Church, 75 E. Union Blvd., Bethlehem, with a service at 11 AM. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to the American Red Cross. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

It is with great sorrow that we announce Linda Ann Adler, born June 5, 1939 in Passaic, NJ, passed away peacefully in the early morning of August 18, 2025 in Lincolnwood, IL. Linda was a graduate of Easton High School and Temple University, a school teacher, a tutor, a supporter of local arts organizations and book clubs, and a volunteer in the community of Easton, PA where she lived for over 60 years. She was a decades-long member of the Temple Covenant of Peace, where she celebrated her traditions. Linda was a vibrant source of energy and love, who constantly worried about those she cared for. She will be missed.

Linda is survived by her son Jeffrey and his partner Lisa, and her elder son Mark and his wife Christine, and their children, Matthew, Claire, and Jack. She was preceded in death by her husband Cyrus Adler. 

The family will be holding a private ceremony. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Easton Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to ProJect of Easton, where she volunteered for many years. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Yvonne L. Deemer, 73 of Trenton, NJ died Monday, August 18, 2025 at Serenity Hospice in the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Hamilton, NJ. Born November 6, 1951 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Grace (Haring) and Carl Deemer, Jr. She was employed by Riegel Paper Co. and Home Depot in Phillipsburg for many years before retiring. Yvonne was a member of the Alpha Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her son: Barry Volkert (wife Jamie) of Hamilton, NJ and their children: Abigail, Caroline and Nicolas; her daughter: Tara Butler (husband James) of Stewartsville, NJ and their children: Julia, Avery and Emma; her sister: Gail Vasko (husband Joseph) of Nazareth, PA; her brother: Carl Deemer, III of Lebanon, PA; nieces and nephews

Services are 10:30 AM Saturday (Aug. 23) in the Old Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 17 Greenwich Church Rd., Stewartsville, NJ with visitation from 10 to 10:30 AM. Interment is in Greenwich Cemetery.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Gail Inhoff, age 73, went home to the arms of our Lord on August 2, 2025, after being hospitalized. She was born on May 20, 1952 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Ernest and Beaulah Winjum. She had four brothers and one sister. Elroy, Gary, who was in the US Navy, Craig, Dennis and Betty. Gail was the baby of the family. She cherished the memory of her brother, Gary, who gave her a fur coat and Navy hat. Her grandparents from both sides were from Norway. She was raised by Mabel and Reynod Trast.

Gail was a faithful member of Blessed Hope Church of the Nazarene in Phillipsburg, New Jersey for many years. She loved children and served them as a teacher aid in their Caravan Scouting Program every Wednesday. She eagerly helped with many church fundraisers, such as flea markets and candy sales, and donated the church porch concrete during Camp Re-vamp in 2015.

In 2015 Gail moved to Owatonna, Minnesota and, though she became a member of the Sounds of Music Church, she remained a devoted supporter of Blessed Hope and enjoyed receiving and sending their notes and cards.

Gail loved to give hugs, travel on vacation, play bingo, pray for people in need and attend the Steele County Fair in Owatonna. Her favorites were: the colors pink and light blue, the flowers roses and tulips, and her preferred singer was Elvis.

Gail was predeceased by, and will be buried with, her late husband, George “Snuffy” Inhoff, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, Pennsylvania.

The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton has been entrusted with her final details. Gail will be remembered one Sunday morning during an 11 am service. Please check this website for update.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Blessed Hope 42 Mercer St. Phillipsburg, New Jersey 08865.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Linda Marie Paff, 79, of Phillipsburg, died Thursday, July 31, 2025 in Regency Jewish Heritage Nursing Center, Somerset, NJ. Born October 4, 1945 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Esther (Morgenstern) Brown. Linda was a librarian at the Phillipsburg Free Public Library for over 30 years and retired in 2015. She was a member of Phillipsburg Alliance Church.

Surviving are a son, Michael Paff and his wife, Karen; two sisters, Susan Dilts and Nancy Sliker; four grandchildren; and two great granddaughters. She was predeceased by a brother, George Brown and a grandson.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 4, 2025 in Phillipsburg Alliance Church, 255 Lincoln St., Phillipsburg. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday in the church. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

William Daniel Joseph – 72 years old of Easton, PA passed into his eternal reward on the morning of July 30, 2025. He was the son of Jacob A. and Emily Sue (Boulous) Joseph. He graduated from Easton Area High School in 1970 and received a degree in mathematics from Lafayette College in 1974. In his younger years, he worked at the family business, assisting his father and family in selling wholesale fruit and vegetables. He was a computer programmer working as a consultant for Girard Bank, M+M/Mars, AT&T, and Pennsylvania Power & Light until his retirement. He was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, Easton and was a referee and umpire for various community athletic leagues. Billy was known to many as a bull but with a heart of gold.

He was predeceased by his parents; sisters Wanda Lauer, Marion Estephan, and Marguerite Johnson; and an infant brother, Joseph.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne (Psitos). They would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on August 30, 2025.

He is also survived by his son, Rev. Alex Joseph serving in Waterville, Maine, daughters Danielle of Bethlehem, PA, and Erena (partner Christina) of Easton, PA; grandchildren Lily and Isaak, both of Bethlehem, PA; brothers Elliot M. Joseph of Nazareth, PA and Jacob L. (Donna) Joseph, Sr. of Easton, PA.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am in Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 55 South 4th St., Easton followed by Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Palmer Township. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to NAMI, www.nami.org, to help spread awareness of mental health conditions. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Ronald W. Telepo, 81, of Easton, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born November 29, 1943 in Easton, he was the son of the late John R. and Florence (Hoffner) Telepo.

Surviving are his sons, Jeffrey Telepo, Robert Telepo, Sean Telepo, Mark Telepo, Ronald Telepo, Jr., and Ronald Jurnock; a brother, Larry Telepo, a sister, Lorraina Telepo; and many grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, John Telepo.

Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to The Children’s Home of Easton, www.thechildrenshome.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.