Obituary Listing

Jan 13, 2013

Name: Eleanor M. Zappa, 74 of Bethlehem Twp., passed away Sunday January 13, 2013 in her home. Born: she was born in 1938 a daughter of the late George and Eleanor Vogel Personal: Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband Joseph F. Zappa, Sr. in 2003. She was employed as a factory worker in plastics manufacturing. Survivors: Eleanor is...

Jan 9, 2013

Theresa M. Amato, 93, of Easton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, in Northampton Village.

Born : Theresa was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Santo and Epifania (Andreano) Salamone.

Personal: Theresa was married to the late Placido Peter Amato. She was a Beautician for the former Laubachs Department store...

Jan 8, 2013

Name: Louis S. Onorata, 77 passed away Tuesday January 8, 2013. Born: He was born in 1935 a son of the late Anthony and Louise Onorata, Sr. Services: Services are private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas St. Palmer Twp.

Jan 5, 2013

John M. Jack Pach, Jr, 82 of Palmer Twp. passed away Saturday January 5, 2013 in Blough Health Care Center, Bethlehem.

Born : He was born in 1930 a son of the late John M. and Lura Pach, Sr.

Personal: John was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn in 2007. He was employed as...

Jan 4, 2013

Rose Marie Perelli, 81, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013 in Gracedale Nursing Home.

Born : Rose Marie was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Harry and Maria (Minotti) Gabrielli.

Personal: Rose Marie was married to Jay Arthur Perelli before his death in 2001. She was a graduate...

Jan 3, 2013

George K. Skidmore, 65, of Allentown, PA, passed away in his home.

Born : George was born in Rahway, NJ, a son of the late George and Margaret (Schoeffler) Skidmore.

Personal: George was a machinist for the printing industry. He received a Bachelors Degree from Rutgers University.

Survivors: George is survived by his...

Jan 3, 2013

Frank Anthony LaValva, 76, of Easton, PA, departed this life to join his parents, sister and brother in Heaven on January 3, 2013. He passed in the loving presence of his immediate family at Easton Hospital.

Born : Frank was born in Easton, PA, eldest son of the late Anthony and Sadie (LaGanga) LaValva.

Personal:...

Jan 2, 2013

Joseph J. Mauro, 86, of Easton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in Manor Care - Easton.

Born : Joseph was born in Easton, PA, son of the late Alfonso and Josephine Romani Mauro.

Personal: Joseph was married to the former Elizabeth Patterson. He was a graduate of Easton High School, class of...

Dec 31, 2012

Name: Edward A Shupp Sr., 65 of Phillipsburg, NJ passed away Monday, December 31st in Easton Hospital.

Born: Edward was born in Easton, PA a son of the late Teresa (Lesher) and Richard C. Shupp Sr.

Personal: Edward is preceded in death by his wife Barbara (Miller) Shupp who passed away in 2002. He was...

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...