Obituary Listing

Dec 28, 2012

Name: James J. Brown, age 82, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012 in St. Lukes VNA Hospice House. Born: He was born in Staten Island, NY, a son of the late Robert and Mary (Keating) Brown. Personal: After graduating from Villanova, James served his country in the US Marine Corps as a first lieutenant. Following his...

Dec 26, 2012

Name: Jean Marie Evans, 49 of Forks Twp., passed away Wednesday December 26, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. Born: She was born in 1963 a daughter of Georgia Ann Ajhar and step-father Joseph A. Cheszar of Nazareth. Personal: Jean was employed as an operator for Dixie Cup in Forks Twp. for 27 years until 2010. She was a graduate...

Dec 25, 2012

Concetta M. Gonsalves, 94 of Nazareth, passed away December 25, 2012 in Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth Pa.

Dec 23, 2012

Name: Mary M. Fida, 85 of Palmer Twp., passed away Sunday December 23, 2012 in St. Lukes VNA Hospice House, Bethlehem. Born: She was born in 1927 a daughter of the late Jared and Emma McNaul. Personal: Mary was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Fida in 1989. She was employed as an RN for Warren Hospital for many...

Dec 12, 2012

James G. Ruane, 94, of Pen Argyl, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in his home.

Born : James was born in Scranton, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Ruane.

Personal: James was married to Ann (Fallano) Ruane, before her passing in 2000. He worked as a glass blower for I.T.T.,...

Dec 10, 2012

Leon P. Sardegna, 80, of Palmer Twp., passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012 in Easton Hospital.

Born : Leon was born in Scranton, PA, a son of the late Paul and Concetta Sardegna.

Personal: Leon was married to the former Ada Mae Yoch for 15 years on February 8th. He was a Business Agent...

Dec 9, 2012

Name: Vincent R. Polidoro, 88 of Easton passed away Sunday December 9, 2012 in Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth, PA. Born: He was born in 1924 a son of the late Ralph and Rose Polidoro. Personal: Vincent and his wife, the former Rita Murphy celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on October 25th. Vincent was a self-employed contractor for many years. He...

Dec 4, 2012

June G. Keyser, 90, of Easton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in Easton Hospital.

Born : June was born in York, PA, a daughter of the late George and Lavenia Ogle.

Personal: June was preceded in death by her husband Aaron Keyser in 2008. She was a seamstress in the local garment...

Dec 2, 2012

Name: Christine Caccese, age 99, of Palmer Twp., PA., passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg on Sunday, December 2, 2012.

Born : Christine was born in New York, NY. She was the daughter of the late Dominic and Philomena (Capuano) DelGrosso.

Personal: Christine is preceded in death by her husband Nicholas in 2006. She...

Nov 29, 2012

Darlene A. Perelka, 64, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012, in Easton Hospital.

Born : Darlene was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Andrew and Ida Perelka.

Personal: Before her retirement, Darlene was a bookkeeper for Phillipsburg Pharmacy.

Survivors: Darlene is survived by a sister...

Nov 27, 2012

Thomas C. Sofranko, 90, of Easton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in Easton Hospital.

Born : Thomas was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Michael and Emily Sofranko.

Personal: Thomas and his wife H. Arlene (Richards) Sofranko celebrated 65 years of marriage last May. He was a graduate of...

Nov 25, 2012

John Francis Piccione, 85, of Palmer Twp., went to be with his LORD on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New York City on November 16th, 1927 - the 2nd son of the late Frank and Catherine Piccione. John was employed as a salesman for Levitz Furniture until his retirement...

Nov 20, 2012

Theresa "Terry" Noll, 78, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in her home in Easton, PA. Born: Born in Birdsboro, PA in 1933, Terry was the youngest child of the late Henry and Esther DeRenzo. Personal: After 47 years of marriage, Terry was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bill in May, 2006. Lehigh Valley residents since 1961, they...

Nov 19, 2012

Florence M. Godown, 82 of Easton passed away on Monday November 19, 2012 in Easton Hospital, Wilson Boro.

Born : She was born in 1930 a daughter of the late Pietro and Vincenza Alercia.

Personal: Florence was preceded in death by her husband Norman M. Godown in 1974. She was employed as a housekeeper for...

Nov 18, 2012

Sarah Enea, age 88, of Easton, PA passed away in Old Orchard Nursing Home on Sunday, November 18, 2012.

Born : Sarah was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, daughter of the late Berti Sassi and Julia Ban.

Personal : Sarah worked for Tungsol Electronics in Washington NJ. She was the loving wife of Frank P. Enea...

Nov 16, 2012

Gary Evan Wynne, age 76, of Allentown, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home.

Born Gary was born in Bangor, PA, a son of the late Robert L. and Eva W. (Lobb) Wynne.

Personal Gary was the loving husband of the late Marlene (DeFranco) Wynne. He was the Vice President of...

Nov 15, 2012

Raymond A. Bassinger, 83, of Easton, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012 in St. Lukes Hospital.

Born : Raymond was born in Hartford, CT, a son of the late Charles and Elise (Allen) Bassinger.

Personal: Raymond was married to the former Patricia Miller for 59 years. He was a Regional Sales Manager for...

Nov 10, 2012

Edgar Allen Riddle, Jr., 89, of Easton, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012, in Easton Hospital.

Born : Edgar was born in Newark, NJ, a son of the late Edgar Allen Riddle, Sr., and Dorothy Riddle.

Personal: Edgar and his wife Barbara (Veal) Riddle celebrated 63 years of marriage. He was an Administrative...

Nov 5, 2012

Name: Dorothy Mae Steele, 81 of Easton passed away Monday, November 5, 2012 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born: She was born in 1931 in Easton a daughter of the late Burton and Minnie Jacoby. Personal: Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Emanuel Steele in 2001. She was a graduate of Wilson High School class of 1950....

Nov 2, 2012

Arthur G. Banghart, 62, of Palmer Twp., passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012 in his home.

Born : Artie was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, a son of the late Clair Banghart and Zelda Banghart.

Personal: Artie and his wife the former Patrice Roscioli celebrated 34 years of marriage last November. He was a Supervisor...