Obituaries

Robert Leslie Frick, Jr., 78 of Forks Twp., PA peacefully passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. Born April 2, 1948, in Easton, PA he was the son of the late Lois (Jenney) and Robert L. Frick, Sr.  A 1966 graduate of Easton High School, he served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Frick Transfer for over 50 years and as a barge captain on the St. Lawrence River for several years.

Robert is survived by his wife of 58 years, Karen (Werkiser) Frick; three daughters: Penne Swingle of Forks Twp., PA, Bree Fehnel of Easton, PA, and Carey Frick of Forks Twp., PA; and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister: Lois-Jean Crivellaro.

As a final act of kindness, Robert gave the gift of life to many through organ and tissue donation. Contributions in his memory may be made to the family in care of the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042. Services will be private. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Joseph K. Lambert, Jr., 97, of Wilson Borough, died Monday, August 24, 2026 in Kirkland Village. Born November 27, 1928 in Easton, he was the son of the late Joseph K. and Veola (Gerlach) Lambert. His wife, Audrey R. (Werkheiser) Lambert died in 2004. He was a truck driver for New Penn Motor Express for over 40 years and retired in 1993. Joe was a member of the West Easton Fire Co.

Surviving are two daughters, Dawn Lambert and her husband Bernie Kimmet and Kim Robertson and her husband, Grieg; a son, Mark Lambert and his companion Michele Hartman; a daughter-in-law, Karen Lambert; a sister, Ruth Ann Hoyt; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Timothy Lambert, a sister, Jacquelyne Koehler and a granddaughter, Taylor.

A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Monday, August 31, 2026 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be private in Wind Gap Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to A Great Day Farm, www.agreatdayfarm.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Eleanor R. Flynn, age 90, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 22, 2026. Born on September 15, 1935, in Atlanta, GA, to the late O. Glen Ray and Alice Hall.
She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University in 1957, a Master of Arts from Ohio State in 1960, and a Ph.D. from Baylor University in 1978. While a graduate student at Ohio State, she met, and in 1958 married, the love of her life, John Charles Flynn, a graduate of Penn State and a fellow student at Ohio State. They shared 64 years together before he passed away in 2022.
She worked as a clinical psychologist, opening her private practice in Waco, Texas in 1980, and serving as the Director of Geriatrics at Brazos Psychiatric Hospital.
Outside of work, she enjoyed traveling, having visited over 50 countries, along with gardening, reading, and playing the stock market. She was a devoted member of the League of Women Voters and the Quail Ridge Book Club.

Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Kathryn (Elizabeth) Flynn Delacote, and her husband, Pierre-Yves Delacote, son, Michael Charles Flynn. She was a proud grandmother to three grandchildren, Chloe, Maxime and Ryan Delacote.
In addition to her parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, John Charles Flynn.

A service to celebrate her long and blessed life will be held on Friday, August 28th at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home in Raleigh, North Carolina. Burial arrangements will be handled by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, Pennsylvania at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Easton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the League of Women Voters, or to the Michael J. Fox Association. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Derek J. Hank, 42, of Wilson Borough, died Sunday, August 16, 2026 in his home. Born January 24, 1984 in Wilson Borough, he was the son of Sharon (Nero) Buss and the late Bruce Hank. He and his wife, Kerri (Finney) Hank were together for 26 years.

Derek worked for Bosch Corporation, Bethlehem for ten years and was a snowboard instructor at Blue Mountain Ski Resort. He graduated from Easton Area High School and received a degree in Graphic Design from Northampton Community College. He was also an avid cyclist who participated in Bike MS to help raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Kerri and his mother, Sharon, are his siblings, Niccole Curran and her husband, Mike, Stacy Martin and her husband, Josh, John Febbo, IV and his wife, Krysta, Bruce Hank, Jr., and Alyssa Leslie and her husband, William; his stepmother, Rose Hank; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:00 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Delores Norris, 70 of Easton, PA died Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the Northampton Post Acute Nursing Home, Easton. Born September 4, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY she was a daughter of the late William and Pattie Lee (Staples) Norris. She graduated from nursing school graduate, and spent most of her life as a caregiver in the nursing field.

She is survived by her children: Kareem, Amin, Kassiem, Dexter, Carla and Simone and many grandchildren.

Services are at the convenience of the family. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

René Joseph Fischer, 88 of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at The Birches of Lehigh Valley. Born February 14, 1938, in East Mauch Chunk, PA, he was the son of the late Eleanor (nee Herman) and René A. Fischer.

René was a co-owner of the Reimer and Fischer Engineering Company. He was a well-established and recognized professional in the materials handling field. His experience in innovative plant layout and systems design concepts is highly regarded throughout the cement industry. This expertise was acquired over a thirty-year period, during which time René directed many bulk materials handling projects throughout the United States.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Ann (nee Sidoti) Fischer; children: Michael Fischer of Bath, PA, Robert Fischer (wife Audrey) of Midlothian, VA, David Fischer (wife Carol Ann) of Panama City, FL and Anne Catherine Cosenza of Bethlehem, PA;  a sister: Eleanor Piccin of Whitehall, PA; 4 grandchildren: Blaise (wife Maddie), Melanie (husband Tim), Paul (wife Chrisy) and Nicole; and 6 great-grandchildren: Kurt, Marla, Mira, Clark, Khai and Myles.

A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with a service to follow at 10:30 AM. Interment is in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Easton.

If one chooses, contributions in René’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.