Obituaries

Barbara A. Esposito, 57, of Forks Twp., PA died Thursday, April 7, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, PA.  Born October 16, 1958 in Carbondale, PA she was the daughter of Mary (Vodziak) Miller of Forks Twp., PA and the late Edward Miller.

She was a graduate of Somerville High School and had attended Eastern College. She was employed by AT&T for many years and was a Social Worker in Somerset County prior to that. Barbara was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Palmer Twp., PA.

She is survived by her mother Mary; her husband of 25 years, Vincent Esposito; her brother: Jim Miller and his wife Nancy of Forks Twp., PA; and four nieces: Stephanie English, Alyson Goszewski, Vanessa Miller and Kendall Miller.

Mass will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 13 in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton, PA with visitation an hour prior in the church; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery.

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Helen Strange, 93, of Easton, formerly of Philadelphia, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 in Praxis, Easton.

She was born January 18, 1923 and was a professional dancer.

Services will be private.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Janet Green, 63 of Easton, PA died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Easton Hospital.Born May 16, 1952 in Grosse Pointe, MI she was a daughter of the late Louis and Marian (Huston) Green.

Janet is survived by her sister Cindy Green of Brooklyn, NY. She was predeceased by her husband Walter Emery.

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Joseph “Alpha Joe” Simone, Jr., 87 formerly of Alpha, NJ died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Praxis in Easton. Born September 17, 1928 in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was a son of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Leslie) Simone.  He was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School and served honorably in both the Army and Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Alpha and had attended the Seminary.  Joe was also a member of the Alpha Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by nieces, nephews and a sister-in-law: Alice Simone. Joe was predeceased by his brothers and sisters: Theresa Barnhardt, Grace D’Angelo, Herbert Simone and Edward Cline.

Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment will be in St. Philip and St. James Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha Volunteer Fire Department, 1109 Lee Ave., Alpha, NJ 08865. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert G. Cornell, 87, of Forks Township, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in his home.

Born June 24, 1928 in Belltown, PA, he was a son of the late Lewis and Dolly (Zanoni) Cornell.

He and his wife, Darlene (Edwards) Cornell were married 25 years.  His first wife, Doris (Fowler) Cornell died in 1988.

Robert was an engineer for General Electric and Trane in Louisville, KY.  He attended University of Louisville, served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol.  He was a member of Lodge #740, F & AM, Louisville, Past Master of Lodge #50, F & AM, Stanardsville, VA and he played in the Mello-Aires dance band.

Surviving with his wife, Darlene are a son, Dennis Cornell; step-children, Emerson Donell and Jennifer Rennells; and 3 grandchildren.

Services will be private with entombment in Evergreen Cemetery, Louisville, KY.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Sydney Kathleen Highberger, 81 of Anderson, SC died Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Brookdale Health Center after a long fight with COPD. Born June 5, 1934 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Harvey J. and Dorothy (Bates) Young.

A graduate of Wilson High School, she received her RN from St. Luke’s School of Nursing and worked as a delivery nurse until she began a family of her own. Sydney loved to spend time with friends and family. She traveled, enjoyed entertaining and loved to celebrate life.

She is survived by her husband: Paul; her daughter: Kathleen Beard; her sons: Andy and Steve Highberger; her brother: Tom Young and his wife Ann; 5 grandchildren and a great-grandson.

A Graveside Service will be held 1 PM Saturday, March 26 at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA at www.pspca.org/support-us/donate/tributes.

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