Jayson J. Pail, 55, of Washington D.C., died suddenly on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at George Washington University Hospital, Washington D.C. He was the life partner of Harry T. Johnson. Born in Northampton, PA, he was the son of Joseph F. Pail and the late Emma R. (Binder) Pail. He graduated from Northampton High School in 1973 and was the class president. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Kutztown University, specializing in foreign languages. He taught Spanish and German in Tulpehocken and Reading school districts. Jayson most recently worked as a design consultant for the Metro Design Center, Washington D.C., for over 20 years. He was the owner/operator of Jayson 15, an interior design showroom. He was a volunteer for various community charitable organizations. Survivors: Life partner, Harry T. Johnson; father, Joseph F. Pail, of Northampton; brothers, twin brother, Julien Pail, and his wife, Darlene, of Northampton, Jeff Pail, and wife, Rainelle, of Boyertown, Joseph Pail, and his wife Joan, of Mt. Cobb; nephews, Jeffrey Pail, Justin Pail and Kevin Pail; nieces, Jennifer Fike and Sarah Fedor. Jayson was predeceased by his mother, Emma Pail, nephew Brian pail, and Jaysons partner Michael Grimes. Services: A memorial services will be Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 3 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Family and friends may call Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jaysons memory to Habitat for Humanity c/o funeral home.

Published in Morning Call on September 30, 2010