Portrait of Robert J. Fetherman Sr.

Obituary · Easton, PA

Robert J. Fetherman Sr.

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Robert will be deeply missed by all who loved them.

"Say not in grief, 'they are no more,' but live in thankfulness that they were."
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After a life of love and quiet grace, Robert J. Fetherman Sr. of Easton, PA has passed.

Here is a glimpse of the life he lived, in his family's own remembrance.

Robert held deeply to the Presbyterian faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.

Some find their compass in faith. Robert was among them.

Robert J. Fetherman, Sr.

April 29, 2026

Robert J. Fetherman, Sr., 84, of Forks Township, formerly of Clinton, NJ, died Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in his home. Born September 9, 1941 in Phillipsburg, he was the son of the late Randall and Ella (Byerlee) Fetherman. He and his wife, Linda (Long) Fetherman were married 63 years. Robert was a truck driver for the State of New Jersey and retired in 1997. He was a member of the National Campers and Hikers Association and the Holiday Rambler RV Club. He was also a former member of Clinton Presbyterian Church.

Surviving with his wife, Linda, are two sons, Robert Fetherman, Jr. and his wife, Amy of Nazareth, and Richard Fetherman and his wife, Nicole of Forks Township; a sister, Beverly Lambert; five grandchildren, Dylan, Randy, Mackenzie, Tyler and Madison; and three great grandchildren, Emma, Rylee and Baker. He was predeceased by a brother, Alton Fetherman and his twin sister, Beatrice Fetherman.

A visitation will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Ashton Funeral Home, Inc., 1337 Northampton Street, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042

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    Ashton Funeral Home1337 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, 18042

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