Donna Todd Detweiler
Feb 2, 2026
Donna Todd Detweiler, 74, of Palmer Twp., PA passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospice House after a difficult five-month journey that tested her strength in every way. She was deeply loved – held in the hearts, words and presence of those who stood by her throughout this journey. Born on December 27, 1951 in Easton,...
Patricia "Patti" Spirk
Feb 2, 2026
Patricia “Patti” Geralyn Spirk, 61, of Palmer Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1964, in Easton, PA, Patti was the daughter of the late H. Eugene and Beatrice (DeFranco) Harrison. A 1982 graduate of Notre Dame High School, Patti furthered her education at...
Carol L. Colby
Jan 29, 2026
Carol L. Colby, 88, of Huntington, NY passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born on February 16, 1937 in Rosedale Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry Walter and Madeline Grace (Baylis) Knosp.
She was employed as a secretary for Contract Equity Corp. She enjoyed quilting and was a member of Huntington...
Robert T. O'Kane
Jan 29, 2026
Robert T. “Bob” O’Kane, 77, of Forks Twp., PA passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born on August 12, 1948 in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Eunan and Pauline (Herman) O’Kane.
He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Bronx, NY in 1967 and served in the United States Marine Corps during...
Josephine G. Hulsizer
Jan 27, 2026
Josephine G. Hulsizer, 81, of Bethlehem Twp., PA passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in her home surrounded by family. Born on July 31, 1944 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Boccadoro) Curto.
She graduated from Wilson Area High School and was employed as a mortgage analyst. Josephine was a loving, caring wife...
Chafica "Cheffie" Koury
Jan 23, 2026
Chafica “Cheffie” Koury returned to her maker on January 23, 2026, at the age of 80, following a lifetime marked by perseverance, faith, and strength. Born on February 3, 1945, in Kfarsghab, Lebanon, to the late Jahjah Melhem and Nadima Ferhot, her life was shaped by resilience and a deep devotion to God and those she loved. Cheffie carried herself...
Salvatore J. "Sal" Panto, Sr.
Jan 20, 2026
Salvatore J. “Sal” Panto, Sr., 98, of Easton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Born on August 18, 1927, in Easton, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Maria (Insana) Panto.
Mr. Panto was a graduate of Easton High School, Class of 1945, and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his...
Leslie Lavina Johnson
Jan 19, 2026
Leslie Lavina Jones Johnson, 69, of Easton, Pennsylvania, died Monday, January 19, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg, surrounded by family and music.
Born in Columbia, Ohio, to Chester H. Jones and Norma Wall Jones, Leslie was the first of four children. She earned a degree in psychology from Smith College in Massachusetts. Leslie was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia as a...
John C. Stigliano
Jan 19, 2026
John C. Stigliano, 76, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026 in his home surrounded by family. Born on May 7, 1949 in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Vincent and Jean (Nierwierkiewicz) Stigliano.
He enlisted in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, he was employed as...
Marie Eloise Fornoff
Jan 19, 2026
Marie Eloise (Schlueter) Fornoff peacefully passed away at home on January 19 in Easton, PA. She was 91.
Marie was born in Benzonia, Michigan on January 31, 1934, to August and Lydia Schlueter. That same year, along with her parents and her brother Carl and sister Helen, the family moved to the Judd Estate in Good Harbor, MI, where her parents...
Marie Rose Nolasco
Jan 18, 2026
Marie Rose Nolasco, 93, of Easton, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 10, 1932 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Caleca) Cuvo.
She was a charismatic woman employed by the IU20 as a student aide, The Dixie Cup, and Magnetic...
Joan M. Holland
Jan 16, 2026
Joan M. Holland, OFS 83, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. Born in East Orange, NJ on June 4, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Tim and Agnes (Woodman) Holland. Joan graduated from Marylawn Academy, and joined the Maryknoll Sisters as a Postulant with a remarkable group of women in 1961. Joan did leave...
Patricia L. Bechtel
Jan 16, 2026
Mrs. Patricia L. (Potenti) Bechtel, 90, formerly of Easton, PA passed away peacefully at Country Meadows of Bethlehem on January 16, 2026.
Pat was born April 1, 1935, in Newark, NJ; the daughter of the late John Potenti and the late Lydia (Kohn) Potenti. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Bechtel; her...
Alphonse R. Bellafatto
Jan 14, 2026
Alphonse Ralph (“Big Al”) Bellafatto, 89, of Easton, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at St. Luke’s Warren Hospital. Born on July 24, 1936 in Orange NJ, he was the son of the late Alphonse and Anna (DeGoria) Bellafatto.
A longtime local, he graduated from Easton Area High School in 1956 where he participated in track and field including...
Joan M. Smith
Jan 14, 2026
Joan M. Smith, 96, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in her home surrounded by family. Born on December 11, 1929 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Anne (Begies) Kelly.
She graduated from Wilson High School and was employed as a medical secretary until her retirement in 1991. She was a...
Robert E. "Bob" Rose, Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
Robert E. Rose, Jr., 67, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg. Born on March 3, 1958 in Somerville, NJ, he was the son of the late Ann (Freuler) and Robert E. Rose, Sr.
Bob graduated from Bridgewater East High School, class of 1976 and was employed in sales for large buses and trucks....
Elizabeth Todaro
Jan 8, 2026
Elizabeth (Betty) Todaro, 99, of Easton, PA passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Holy Family Senior Living in Bethlehem. Born on May 19, 1926 in Phillipsburg, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Maria (Creazzo) Fadero.
In 1948, she married Dominick Joseph Todaro. Together, they shared 59 years before his passing in 2007. In addition to...
Patricia A. Stout
Jan 2, 2026
Patricia A. Stout, 75, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Easton, PA passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. Born on December 14, 1950 in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Anna (Zaleski) Mann.
She graduated from Nazareth High School, class of 1968 and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Bloomsburg University. Patricia was the proprietor of...
Ivan J. Witmer
Jan 2, 2026
Ivan J. Witmer, 74, of Easton passed on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Arden Courts Nursing and Rehab. Born in Chester, PA on October 10, 1951 he was a son of the late Clair I. and Frances (Pileggi) Witmer. He graduated from Archbishop Wood High School, class of 1969. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Delaware Valley University....
Sharon F. Jairdullo
Jan 1, 2026
Sharon F. Jairdullo, 73, of Palmer Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem Campus.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, on September 1, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Frances (Rossi) Burke. Sharon was a graduate of St. Joseph’s on the Hill High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from Thomas Edison...
