Obituaries

Dawn L. McEntire, 54, of Easton, PA died Friday, August 7, 2020 at Gracedale. Born August 10, 1965 in Easton, she was a daughter of George McEntire of Easton and the late Shirley (Michael) McEntire. A 1983 graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by A & H Sportswear for several years.

She is survived by her father; her children: Tiffany Ahart in WV, Katie Hughes (Henry) of Wilson Borough, Sean Konopaski of Easton; her sisters: Diane Smith of Easton, Denise Moore of Bath, PA, Donna Gerstenberg of Kunkletown, PA; and 5 grandchildren.

Graveside services are 11 AM Thursday (August 13) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Ann Louise Compton, 80, a sweet and generous woman from Wilson Borough, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Manor Care, Palmer Twp. Born May 29, 1940 in Wilson Borough, she was the daughter of the late Frank C. and Ruth (Wallin) Buss. She was a graduate of Wilson High School.  Ann had been employed by Mack Printing and the Hunterdon State School for many years before retiring. She is survived by her cousins.

A calling period will be held from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM Monday (August 10) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Services will be private. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Simonetta, 70, formerly of Wilson Borough, PA died Monday, August 3, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born February 5, 1950 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Barbara (Buckman) and Rocco Simonetta. Sandy loved babies, animals, dogs and ceramics which she enjoyed sharing with her family and friends.

She is survived by her sister: Claire Grosso (Frank) of Washington, NJ; her niece: Nicole Simeone (Savanah) with whom she had resided; great nieces/nephew: Gianna Kegler, Xavier Kegler, Harlow and Madison Simeone and her best friends: Lenore Barnes and Jill Robinson. She was predeceased by her parents and sisters: JoAnne and Diane Simonetta.

Visitation is 6 to 7:30 PM Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a graveside service 11 AM Friday, August 7 at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Stephen L. Johnson, 78, of Easton, PA died Sunday, July 26, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Coopersburg, PA. Born May 16, 1942 in E. Stroudsburg, PA he was a son of the late Bertha (Hull) and Walter Johnson. He was a 1960 graduate of Easton High School, and co-owner of the former Skip’s Flooring in Phillipsburg, NJ. He worked in the tile and carpeting business for many years before retiring. Steve was a member of Concordia Maennerchor and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Forks Twp. where he was a part-time Deejay. He loved music and sports, including basketball, and was active in several golf leagues.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years: Margaret (Sofie) Johnson; daughters: Tracy Stafnack of Easton, Candace Kelly (husband Steven) of Coopersburg; brother: Richard Johnson of Forks Twp., PA; and his beloved dog Crystal. He was predeceased by his siblings: Carol Heavener, James Johnson and Robert, who died in infancy.

Due to COVID-19, services will be at a later date. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneral Home.com.

Thomas Taylor, 57 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Arden Courts of Old Orchard. Born December 24, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of Arleen (Lindheim) Taylor of Bangor, PA and the late Donald Taylor. Tom was a member of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Easton and had been a Regional Manager for the Presidential Mortgage Company.

He is survived by his mother, Arleen; his wife: Corrie Stenhouse Taylor; sons: Cameron Taylor of Easton, Malcolm Taylor of Bethlehem Twp.; brother: Donald Taylor of Bangor, PA; Corrie’s children: William Schneck, Andrea Marshall, Kaitlin Derstine; and 7 grandchildren.

A Celebration of his Life will be held 10 AM Tuesday, July 28, at Cornerstone Church, 34 South 2nd Street, Easton, masks are necessary. A brunch will follow the celebration in the fellowship hall. The family asks that those who are uncomfortable attending because of COVID please extend a written condolence at www. AshtonFuneralHome.com instead.

Interment will be private in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Contributions in his memory may be made to Arden Courts of Old Orchard, 4098 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045. 

Lorraine E. Frick, 86, a resident of Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, formerly of Forks Twp., PA died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born May 29, 1934 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Hilda (Uhler) and Stewart Hunter, Sr. She had been employed by Acme and Bushkill Park before devoting her time to her five children. She also answered the phones for the Forks Twp. Police in the Dept.’s early years, supporting her husband, the late Wayne Frick, Sr. who was one of the founders of the police dept. Lorraine loved summers spent with her family in Beach Haven, NJ, macramé, cross stitch and her flowers.

She is survived by her children: Michelle Frick Mazzie of Forks Twp., Denise Frick of Doylestown, PA, Karen J. Ostrander of Forks Twp., Wayne Frick, Jr. of Palmer Twp., PA, , Leslie Frick Rollo of Little Egg Harbor, NJ; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband: Wayne; brothers: Stewart and Richard Hunter; and sister: LaRue Bruneio.

A graveside service will be held 1 PM Saturday (July 18) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Forks Twp. Police Assoc., 1606 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Joseph J. Yiaski, Jr., 90, of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Bethlehem Twp. Born February 7, 1930 in Phoenixville, PA he was a son of the late Joseph Yiaski, Sr. and Mary (Dagenhardt) Yiaski DeNero. He owned and operated Yiaski and Sons Electrical Contractors for many years before retiring. He was also an electrical inspector and, in retirement, a school bus driver for the Bethlehem School District. Joe was a past-president of the Bethlehem Twp. Lions Club and an avid hunter. He enjoyed time at his cabin in Susquehanna County and his yearly hunting trips out west with his wife, Doris.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years: Doris (Astle) Yiaski; 4 children: Joseph Yiaski, III of Center Valley, PA, Elaine Pittack, of Bethlehem Twp., Robert Yiaski of South Whitehall Twp., PA, Linda Cawley of Stockertown, PA; sister: Helen Kamertz of Brooklyn, NY; 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services are 10:30 AM Saturday (July 18) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.