Obituaries

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.

Peter J. Clarke 76 of Easton, PA died July 30th at home after a courageous battle with Motor Neuron disease…ALS. His wife of 52 years is the former Patricia Guido.

Born in Scranton to the late James and Mary Jones Clarke, he was a 1967 graduate of West Scranton High School. He was a proud US Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. His disease was a direct cause of environmental exposure in Vietnam. He was awarded the Vietnam Service medal, the Vietnam Campaign medal, the National Defense service medal and the Army Commendation medal for meritorious service. After discharge from the Army, he received an Associate degree in Electronics Technology from Ryder Technical Institute and was employed for 37 years as a Senior Electronics Technician at Metropolitan Edison/First Energy.

He loved hunting, swimming, gardening, exercise, Western movies, could repair anything, was an expert woodcarver and an avid golfer. He was a fan of Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Phillies and Penn State. He coached Youth sports.

He was a member of Saint Philip and James Church, VFW, Med Ed Retirement Association, Met Ed Golf League and Sawmill Senior Golf League.

His caregivers were his wife Patricia and son Christopher. He is also survived by sisters Mary Barbara Adams, Clark Summit, and Catherine Smith, Scranton, sister-in-law Lorraine Rogers, Binghamton, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Rose Mazurik.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Saint Philips and James Catholic Church, Phillipsburg, NJ and interment with Military Honors at Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton, PA.

Memorial contributions can be made online to HARK-ALS.org or St. Francis Kitchen, 500 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18509

The Ashton Funeral Home of Easton handled arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.ashtonfuneralhome.com

Rest now, good and faithful servant.

Wayne J. Kirk, 76, of Bethlehem Township, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Born April 13, 1949 in Chicago, he was the son of the late Theodore and Frances (Szymborski) Kirk. Wayne served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was a mail handler for the Post Office in Bethlehem for over 10 years until retiring in 2012. He also worked for AT&T for 25 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of the Stockertown Rod and Gun Club since 1988.

Surviving are two daughters, Sarah Kirk and Lauren Kirk and her partner, Robert Wozniak; a sister, Karen Boots and her husband, Richard; his ex-wife, Deborah Bray; and his cat, Cash. He was predeceased by his brother, Howard Kirk.

Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, www.healthyanimalcenter.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.