Obituaries

Harry Youngkin, 94, of Easton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Old Orchard Health Care Center.

Born on August 17, 1923 in Easton, he was the son of the late Harry and Bertha (Martin) Youngkin.

Harry graduated from Easton High School in 1942.  He served in the 102nd Infantry Division of the Armed Forces of the U.S in WWII and was a member of VFW Post 1290, Easton.

In his early years, he was employed by Ehrie Roofing Company.  He was a member of the Easton Fire Department for 23 years where he served with pride.  After retiring, he worked as a custodian in the Easton Area School District.

Harry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family.  He will be remembered as a principled, moral man who valued hard work and honesty, a product of the old fashioned values of “the greatest generation.”  He instilled those values in his children.

Harry dedicated his life to his family.  He adored his grandchildren, rarely missing an EAHS football game when his grandson, John, played, and he fawned over his granddaughters, Gemella, Elizabeth and great-grandson, Seamas.

He had an affinity for outdoor activities; he was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He enjoyed trips to scenic places like Jacobsburg Park and Minsi Lake.

Harry is survived by Carmella (Pintande) Youngkin, his wife of 69 years; son, Anthony Youngkin; stepson, John Pinto and his wife, Lois; grandchildren, Gemella Pinto McNally, John Pinto, and Elizabeth Youngkin; great-grandson, Seamas McNally; and niece, Judith Frawley.

He was predeceased by his son, James Youngkin; stepsisters, Virginia Ehrie and Annette Ostroff; stepbrother, James Pittinger; and niece Diane Snyder.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, March 24, 2018 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 10:30 am until service time on Saturday in the funeral home.  Interment will be private in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 1500 Walnut St., #301, Philadelphia, PA 19102.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert L. Frick, Sr. 94 of Forks Twp., PA passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, March 18, 2018 of natural causes. Born May 9, 1923 in Easton he was a son of the late Leslie and Carrie (Bigley) Frick. He was a Motor Machinist’s Mate in the Navy during WWII and was the President of Frick Transfer, Inc. where he worked for most of his life. He was also a part-time Forks Township Police Officer and founding member of Fellowship Church in Phillipsburg.

He is survived by his son: Robert L. Frick, Jr. (wife Karen); 3 granddaughters: Penelope Swingle, Bree Fehnel, Carey Frick; 6 great-grandchildren; brother: Donald Frick and sister: Lee Messinger. His beloved wife Lois (Jenney) Frick and daughter: Lois-Jean Crivellaro died earlier.

A Graveside Service will be held 1:00 PM Friday (March 23) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, Green Pond Rd., Easton with military honors. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.WoundedWarriorProject.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Belva Y. Deiter, 73, of Easton, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in The Gardens at Easton.

Born January 22, 1945 in Stroudsburg, she was a daughter of the late Frank Edward Heinz and Daisy E. (Statler) Heinz.

Belva was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, Easton where she was an active volunteer.

Surviving are her son, Bryan Timothy Deiter, her daughter, Theresa Ann Deiter and a grandson.  Her brother, Charles Van Why, died earlier.

A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 55 S. Fourth St., Easton on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 10:00 am.  Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Edward Joseph Smith, 71 formerly of Havertown, PA died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Gardens of Memory Care, Easton, PA. Born December 21, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Edward and Rose Mary Smith. A 1965 graduate of West Catholic High School in Philadelphia he served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He had been employed as a health care technician and was an avid pool player.

He is survived by his children: Jeffrey and his wife Linette of Easton,  Paul of Landsdale, PA, Ashley and her husband Richard Noboa of N. Wales, PA; step-children; 3 sisters; 10 grandchildren and several step-grandchildren. His wife Adele died in 2010.

A Memorial Mass will be held 10 AM Monday, March 26 at St. Philomena Catholic Church, 41 E. Baltimore Ave., Lansdowne, PA with a calling hour prior to the Mass. Interment will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.