Obituaries

Leon “Lee” Jasper Fisher, 80 of Forks Twp., PA died Saturday, April 25, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born September 17, 1945, in Doylestown, PA he was a son of the late Margaret (Conklin) and Jasper L. Fisher. Lee was a 1963 graduate of Easton High School and received his associate’s degree in fire technology in 1977 from Northampton Community College. Lee was a police officer with the Forks Twp. Police Department before retiring as their Police Chief in 2004. He was a lifetime member of the Forks Township Fire Department, serving as the Fire Chief from 1973 to 1979. He also retired from the Easton School District Police Department where he served from 2006 to 2011. “The Fish” as he was affectionately known, was a train enthusiast, as evidenced by his entire basement display of trains collected since childhood. He was a 50-year member of the Train Collectors Association, member of the Lionel Collectors’ Club of America and member of the Gospel Train Club at Green Pond United Methodist Church in Easton. In addition to his trains, Lee especially loved attending his grandson Matt’s baseball and softball games.

Lee is survived by his wife of almost 63 years, Sharon (Sigafoos) Fisher; his son: Richard Fisher (wife Ruth) of Columbia, SC; his daughter: Leigh Ann Fisher of Plainfield Twp., PA; his siblings: Robin Featherman, Lloyd Featherman, Ronald Weidman, Jeanette Haney; 3  grandchildren: Matthew Baker (wife Amy), Julianna Fisher, Amy Fisher; great-granddaughter: Adeline Baker; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters: Marjorie Granda and Joyce Opdyke; and an infant grandson: Elliot Baker.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 PM Friday (May 1) and 9:30 to 10:30 AM Saturday (May 2) followed by a service at 10:30 AM Saturday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital at www.shrinerschildrens.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

George A. Noble, 90 of Nazareth, PA died Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem, PA. Born June 1, 1935 in Wilson Borough, PA he was the son of the late Anna (Zengulis) and Amos Noble. He was a 1953 graduate of Wilson High School and received an associate’s degree from Penn State. George was an Army veteran and had been employed by Effort Foundry for 35 years before retiring. He was a life member of Lehigh Valley Foundrymen’s Association, Citizen’s Hose, and Concordia Maennerchor. George was also an avid Penn State football and basketball fan and loved the Phillies.

He is survived by his children: Susan K. Lear (husband John) of Nazareth, PA and Bryan A. Noble of Hecktown, PA. He was predeceased by his wife: Kay F. (Cornelius) Noble in 2018 and his sister: Ann Lutz.

Services will be held 11AM Wednesday (April 29, 2026) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA, with visitation from 10 to 11 AM. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert H. “Yo Bob” Bakros, 77, formerly of Palmer Township, died Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Slate Belt Medical Center. Born December 25, 1948 in Easton, he was the son of the late Steve “Red” Bakros and Hannah M. (Fehnel) Bakros. His wife, Karen L. (Bellis) Bakros died in 2016. He was a draftsman for Victaulic and retired in 2013. He was also a bartender at Bar-Don Lanes. Bob was a member of the Palmer Fire Company and the West Easton Fire Company.

Surviving are his son, Steve Bakros and his wife, Shannon; a sister, Lorrie Furry and her husband, Frank; and three grandchildren, Quinn, Teagan and Hudson. He was predeceased by three sisters, Joyce Kutzler, Gloria Wright and Linda May Grifo.

Services will be held at noon on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 11:00 am until noon on Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, www.healthyanimalcenter.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Ulla Reid, 85 years, wife, mother, grandmother passed away peacefully with her children by her side on April 22, 2026. Born in Odense, Denmark before immigrating to Woodbridge Township with her family in 1950. Resident of Woodbridge Township for 56 years before retiring to Easton, PA. in 2006.

Ulla was very proud of her Danish heritage and a member of the Danish Sisterhood Freja Lodge 36 for over 50 years. Her happy times were spent working at St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church as a secretary. Also, working at the church thrift shop alongside her sister, Inge for many years.

She loved her garden and her “green room”, cats, collecting Danish porcelain, playing bocce and shuffleboard. The biggest joy in her life were her cherished grandchildren.

Predeceased by her loving husband, Robert J. Reid, Sr. of 62 years, her parents, Ejlif and Anna Kjems, brothers Elmer, Arne and Ejvind, beloved sister, Inge Darroch.

Survived by her daughter Karen Ladym and Fiance, Robert Longo, her son Robert J. Reid, Jr. and his loving wife Tammy, beloved grandson Robert J. Reid, III and beloved granddaughter, Erika Gilbert along with her husband Ben and many nieces and nephews. She leaves behind her “good cat”, Holly “Fluffy”.

Memorial Service and gathering will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Zentz Community Center, Fellowship Community, 3020 Fellowship Dr., Whitehall, PA. 18052 at 1:00 pm. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to FURR, Feline Urban Rescue and Rehab, Inc., P.O. Box 144, Stewartsville, NJ 08886
https://www.felineurbanrescueandrehab.org/info/donate

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert C. Freund, 53, of Tamaqua, PA died Monday, April 20, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA following a motorcycle accident in Schuylkill County, PA on April 11th. Born December 1, 1972 in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Kay (Showers) and James P. Freund, Sr. He was a graduate of Easton High School and was employed by Packaging Corporation of America for more than 20 years. Rob was an avid motorcyclist and outdoorsman. He loved hiking, kayaking, photography and playing his guitar.

He is survived by his sister: Theresa A. Sostorecz (husband Kevin Pfingst) of High Bridge, NJ; his brother: David W. Freund of Deltona, FL; his children: James and Sophie Freund; and nieces: Julia, Reilly and Samantha. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother: James P. Freund, Jr.

Rob gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation; this generosity will touch the lives of many people. Family and friends are encouraged to celebrate Rob’s life in a way meaningful for each. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Contributions in his memory may be made to www.BikerDown.org, an organization to help injured riders with recovery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Chris S. Parker, 73, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, April 9, 2026 in his home. Born August 29, 1952 in Cranford, NJ, he was the son of the late Richard S. and Jean (Bargos) Parker. He and his wife, Rosemary A. (Hildebrand) Parker were married 51 years. Chris was a regional sales manager for Hubbell Building Automation, Inc., Austin, TX. After retiring, he worked at Golf Galaxy, Whitehall. He attended the University of Wisconsin and he attended Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hecktown. He was a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society and the Metropolitan Electric League and served on the Energy Cost Savings Council of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. He was also a Cub Scout leader, a Little League coach and an avid golfer.

Surviving with his wife, Rosemary, are a daughter, Lani K. Parker of Palmerton, a brother, Mathew Parker of Cabot, VT, and three grandsons, Hunter Hoever, Evan Parker and Grayson Parker. He was predeceased by his son, Mitchell D. Parker.

Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Martha Willis, 79 of Frelinghuysen Township, NJ died Monday, March 30, 2026 at Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ. Born in Easton, PA, she was a graduate of Easton Area High School and Moravian College, where she was a member of Phi Mu Epsilon Sorority.  Martha taught kindergarten and first grade at Littleton Elementary School and Parsippany-Troy Hills Elementary School for 40 years before retiring. 

Martha’s legacy is one of genuine selflessness, defined by a compassion and caring for others that shaped her personal and professional life.  Her smile and laughter will echo in our hearts forever.  

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Mark Willis; her daughter Cara Willis (husband Jonathan Haut), sister Louise Durand (husband Lloyd Featherman), and brother Bernard Genua, Jr. as well as nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents, Bernard Genua, Sr. and Anna (Holden) Gerspach, and a brother, Michael Genua.

Friends and family may call on Wednesday April 8, 2026 at the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.  Services will follow at 1:00 pm with interment in Forks Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the nonprofit agency of the one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.