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Nancy A. Kulp
Dec 11, 2024
Nancy A. Kulp, 83, of Palmer Twp., passed away after a long battle with MS on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Pen Argyl on April 23, 1941 she was a daughter of the late Charles T. and Jeannette (DeWalt) Brugler. Nancy graduated from Wilson High School and went...
Margarite Salvina Cassar
Dec 10, 2024
Margarite Salvina Cassar, 73, formerly of Palmer Township, lost her 14-year battle with Alzheimer's disease peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on December 10, 2024. Born on June 8, 1951 in Tarxien, Malta, Margarite was the beloved youngest daughter of the late Michael and Josephine (Falzon) Cassar. Â Margarite and family immigrated to New York City in 1952. Â Margarite was...
Angelo Iacono
Dec 9, 2024
Angelo Iacono, 95, of Allentown passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at home with his family by his side. Born in Easton on December 16, 1928, he was a son of the late Calogero and Calogera (Cravotta) Iacono. He graduated from Easton High School, class of 1946. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in...
Cherie S. Kavanaugh
Dec 8, 2024
Cherie Kavanaugh, 94, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024. Born on April 5, 1930, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Florance (Barnes) Slater.
After graduation in 1947, Cherie worked at LVRR in Bethlehem until 1955 as clerical staff. After raising her children, she worked in the office at Dixie in...
Allen R. Geidosch
Dec 7, 2024
Allen R. Geidosch, 74, of Palmer Township, PA passed away on December 7, 2024 at home. Born on February 4, 1950 in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Bohme) Geidosch.
Allen graduated from Hillside High School in 1969. He then enlisted in the United States Airforce where he served his country...
Linda Marion Battaglia
Dec 3, 2024
Linda Marion Battaglia, 86, of Brooklyn, NY passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 in Brooklyn surrounded by her family. Born on October 9, 1938 in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Yolanda (Vispetto) Marvelli.
The passing of Linda marks the end of an era, but her impact on the lives of those...
Craig Matthew Laughlin
Dec 2, 2024
Craig Matthew Laughlin, 54, of Forks, Twp., PA passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospice. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late David and Jacqueline Laughlin.
He graduated from Holyoke High School in Holyoke, MA and earned several Associate Degrees from Northampton Community College. He also attended Boston Architectural...
Steven G. Canavan
Dec 2, 2024
Steven G. Canavan, 52, of Danielsville, PA passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Born on February 24, 1972 in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of Grace (Lunney) and the late Anthony "Tony" Canavan.
He loved being with his family, especially during the summer at pool parties. Being outdoors was...
Andrew Scott Taylor Sr.
Nov 29, 2024
Andrew Scott Taylor Sr., 63, of Plainfield Township passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at St. Luke's Easton Campus. Born on July 11, 1961, in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late Robert and Lora Lee (Stickley) Taylor.
Andrew graduated from Easton High School in 1979. He served his country in the United...
Diane Helena Halasz
Nov 27, 2024
Diane Helena Halasz, 68, of Easton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Â She was born on October 26, 1956 in Englewood, NJ. She was the daughter of the late John and Elsie (Koszta) Halasz.
She graduated from Cliffside Park High School and received her Bachelor of Science at Jersey City State. Diane worked in IT...
Barbara L. Frage
Nov 26, 2024
Barbara L. Frage, 67, of East Stroudsburg passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born on December 31, 1956 in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Edith (Behrens) and Paul Johnson, Sr.
She graduated from Central Islip High School in 1974 and was employed in quality control for...
Antonina Difrancesca
Nov 24, 2024
Antonina DiFrancesca, 93, of Easton, PA passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. Born on January 3, 1931 in Castel di Lucio, Sicily, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Stimula) Cicero.
She was employed as a seamstress for Strongwear Pants Company, Northampton Pants Company and retired from...
Barbara Jean Quick
Nov 19, 2024
Barbara Jean (Ornato) Quick passed away at home on November 19, 2024 after a brief battle with metastatic lung cancer. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan on July 7, 1943 to Mario Ornato and Josephine Mazorowicz and was the third of four sisters. She grew up in a closeknit, multi-ethnic neighborhood with immigrant families from Italy, Poland, the Middle...
Michael Sroka, Jr.
Nov 19, 2024
Michael Sroka, Jr., 83, of Upper Black Eddy, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Born on August 4, 1941 in Plainfield, NJ, he was the son of the late Michael and Stella (Szymansky) Sroka.
He was a store manager for A&P Grocery Stores before he retired in 2001. Michael was a gardening and train enthusiast,...
Robert Vansyckle
Nov 18, 2024
Robert "Monk" VanSyckle, 70, of Palmer Twp. passed away on November 18,2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 10, 1954, in Easton, PA. He was the son of the late William Veron and Rose Marie (Assise) VanSyckle. He graduated from Easton High School, class of 1972. Robert served in the United...
Matthew J. Colabella
Nov 17, 2024
Matthew J. Colabella, 29, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born in Bethlehem on January 27, 1995, he was a son of Angela Colabella and the late Brian Herb. Matthew was the CEO of the family business, Unclaimed Freight.
He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bethlehem. Matthew enjoyed traveling...
Joan F. Gregus
Nov 17, 2024
Joan F. Gregus, 90, of Easton passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at New Eastwood Healthcare and Rehab. Born in Fountainhill, PA she was a daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Kleintop) Lynn. She worked as a seamstress for Beverly Blouse and Tatamy Garment.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran Evangelical Church in...
Gloria Mary Shaheen
Nov 15, 2024
Gloria Mary Shaheen, 92, passed away peacefully and embraced by the love of her children on November 15. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Stevens) and Joseph Abboud. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Gloria attended La Salle Academy and worked alongside her mother in a jewelry factory.
She first met her beloved husband, Nadine Peter...
Josephine K Blasco
Nov 15, 2024
Josephine K. Blasco, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 15, 2024. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, on December 30, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Marie (Todaro) Presto.
Josephine graduated from Phillipsburg High School class of 1948 before entering the work force with Delight Form as well as...
Evelynda N. Dipasquale
Nov 14, 2024
Evelynda N. DiPasquale, 69, of Easton passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 12, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Charles R. Haley and Evelyn Vehocek.
Throughout her life, Evelynda found joy in creativity, spending her time crafting, painting ceramics, and decorating her home....
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