Obituaries

Catherine Contos, 96, formerly of Easton PA, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Mosser Nursing Home after a brief illness. Born October 12, 1922 in Kozani, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Stella (Galfas) Tsimberis. She emigrated to the United States in 1935, where she settled in Philadelphia and married Peter Contos in 1948. She was an active member of the Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wilson Borough. Loved by everyone who knew her, Catherine’s greatest joy was cooking and caring for her family.

She is survived by her children: Nick Contos (Anne) of Tallahassee, FL, Estelle Calandra (Paul) of Allentown, PA, Tom Contos (Barbara Walsh) of Lexington, VA, grandchildren: Peter Calandra (Kathi), Nicole Calandra (BK Tuon), Katherine Contos; great-grandchildren: Bryce and Grady Calandra, Stella Tuon; step-sister: Bessie Caripides; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her husband Peter died in 1996. The family thanks her excellent caregivers at Mosser Nursing Home and Country Meadows of Allentown, where she previously resided.

Services are 11 AM Tuesday (Aug. 13) in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton with visitation 10 to 11 AM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Thomas J. Todaro, 94, of Palmer Township, died Thursday, August 1, 2019.

Born June 18, 1925 in Easton, he was a son of the late Giovanni and Theresa (Garafolo) Todaro. His wife, Fannie (Pirone) Todaro died in 1988.

He served in the Navy during WWII and owned Tom’s Auto Body and Sales, Easton for over 40 years.

Surviving are his companion, Jeannie Haydu; children, John Todaro and his wife, Patricia of Forks Township and Carol Lear and her husband, Ed of Lower Nazareth Township; sister, Sally Spironello; grandchildren, Brent and his wife, Katie and Tricia and her husband, Chad; and great granddaughter, Emma. His brothers, Joseph and Liborio Todaro and his sister, Josie Cuvo died earlier.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, August 5, 2019 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Monday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Legion, www.legion.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Mary Ann Barrett, 75 of Easton, PA died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at home. Born December 8, 1943 in Hanover, NH she was the daughter of the late Beatrice (Thomas) and Joseph d’Esopo. Her husband C. Keith Barrett died in 1987. She was a graduate of Bryn Mawr College in 1965 and the Doscher Country School of Photography and member of First United Church of Christ, Easton.

She is survived by 3 stepchildren: Keith Barrett of Hampton, VA, Bryan Barrett of Palmer Twp., PA, Lisa Barrett of Northampton, PA; 4 step-grandchildren: Andrea and Andrew Barrett, Kelsey Smith, Angela Neal; and 4 step-great-grandchildren: Dylan, Tyler, Natalie and Nathan.

Services are 11 AM Tuesday, August 6 in First United Church of Christ, 27 N. 3rd St., Easton, with a calling period from 6 to 7:30 PM Monday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment is in Pine Knolls Cemetery, Hanover, NH.

Memorial contributions may be made to First UCC, 27 N. 3rd St., Easton, PA 18042 or Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Anthony G. Russo, 39, of Center Valley, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Gaetano Russo, Jr. and Alice (Wallert) Russo.

He worked at the Days Inn, Allentown and Rip Van Winkle’s Pub, Easton.

Surviving with his parents are his fiancé, Jenny Rodriquez; grandparents, Eleanore Buckley, Daniel Buckley and Gaetano Russo, Sr.; daughter, Nicole Kristina.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Charles Victor “Vic” Young, 99, of Forks Township, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Born February 8, 1920 in Freemansburg, he was a son of the late George W. and Beulah Mae (Miller) Young. He was the beloved husband of Thelma “I. “Betty” (Fehr) Young. They were married 76 years.

Charles retired after 40 years from Bethlehem Steel Corp. in 1985. He was a WWII veteran as a medic in the Battle of the Bulge having served with U.S. Army 84th Inf. 334th Reg. Division (Rail Splitters), received a Purple Heart and Cluster WWII. He was an avid gardener, woodworker and loved hunting and fishing and was a member of Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Betty; brother, John; daughters Debbie Crafa and husband, John, Cindy Seiple and husband, Roy; sons, Craig and wife, Dianne, Brian and companion, LaRae McCormick; grandchildren, Timothy Van Horn and wife, Tonya, Joshua Young, Jeremy Young, Rebecca Viglianti and husband, Steven, Ryan Seiple and wife, Danielle, Randy Seiple and wife, Kara, Christine Seiple; great grandchildren, Tyler, Sophia and Owen. He was predeceased by granddaughter, Jennifer Van Horn; brothers, George and Richard and sisters, Marjorie Schlough and Marilyn Smith.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Forks Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to The Seeing Eye, www.seeingeye.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.