Obituary Listing

Oct 6, 2012

Kara L. Niski, 34, of Palmer Twp., passed away on Saturday, October 6th. Born: Kara was born in Wilson Boro, PA, a daughter of Stephen and Veronica (Morrow) Niski of Bushnell, FL. Personal: Kara was a self-employed Dentist. She was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School, class of 1996, received her bachelors degree in Biology from Cedar Crest College in...

Sep 28, 2012

Name: Mary Zacharias, 82, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2012 in Easton Nursing Center. Born: Mary was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Julia Pennise. Personal: Mary was a clerk for the borough of West Easton for 30 years, and a tax collector for West Easton for 16 years. She was...

Sep 27, 2012

Samuel R. Gerbino, Sr., 92 of Bethlehem Twp., passed away Thursday September 27, 2012 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem.

Born : He was born in 1920 a son of the late Russell and Rosalie Cuvo Gerbino.

Personal: Samuel was preceded in death by his wife, Concetta in 1998. He was employed as an insurance manager...

Sep 23, 2012

Irene Lillian Tuskes, 84, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 23rd in St. Lukes Hospital with her family at her side.

Born : Irene was born in Bethlehem, PA, a daughter of the late Teresa (Meilinger) and Joseph Unger.

Personal: Irene Lillian was married to Charles for 62 years prior to his...

Sep 21, 2012

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com

Sep 14, 2012

Name: Margaret Mary Crotty, 91 of Palmer Twp. passed away Friday September 14, 2012 in her home. Born: She was born in 1921 a daughter of the late Francis P. and Margaret Morrall Crotty. Personal: Margaret was employed as a RN for Warren Hospital retiring in 1981. Memberships: She was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church...

Sep 14, 2012

Unis J. Baurkot, 79, of Alpha, NJ, passed away on Friday, September 14th in Easton Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born: Unis was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Raymond and Maggie Baurkot. Personal: Unis was a co-owner of Raymond Baurkot & Sons and Allentown Beverage. He was a graduate of Easton Catholic High School, Seton...

Sep 13, 2012

Concetta A. Jenny (Rizzo) Vulcano, 85 of Macungie, PA passed away Thursday September 13, 2012 in Lehigh Center, Macungie.

Born : She was born in Easton a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Rizzo.

Personal: Concetta was preceded in death by her husband Patsy A. Vulcano in 1982. She was employed as a machine...

Sep 4, 2012

Ann L. Cusano, 93, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 4th in Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Born: Ann was born in Easton, a daughter of the late Paul and Nancy Cianci. Personal: Ann worked as an Auto License Clerk for Doug Cooper Ford & Northampton County AAA, and later was a Picture Photo License Clerk for Pen...

Sep 4, 2012

Chafiq J. Melhem, 73, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 4th in Manor Care, Palmer Twp. Born: Chafiq was born in Kfarsghab Lebanon, a son of the late Jahjah and Nadima Melhem. Personal: Chafiq previously was a steel fabricator at the former Argo Welded of Phillipsburg, NJ, most recently he was self-employed in the Real Estate Industry....

Aug 27, 2012

Myla Jean Turpen Dedert passed away on August 27 in Bethlehem, PA.

Born : She was born in Sullivan, Indiana on March 1, 1931, the daughter of Dallas James and Muriel Anderson Turpen.

Personal: After graduating from Sullivan High School and Union Hospital School of Nursing in Terre Haute, she married Robert Dedert and they...

Aug 24, 2012

Name: Mary Irene Barber Buzas, age 97, of Easton Pa, passed away on August 24, 2012 in New Eastwood Nursing Home in Easton. Born: Mary was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, she was the daughter of the Late James Borbly and Late Sophia Szabo. Personal: Wife of the Late Arthur Buzas, they were married 67 years at the time of his...

Aug 20, 2012

Emma S. Rafferty, 86, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on Monday, August 20th in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem, PA.

Born : Emma was born in Allentown, PA, a daughter of the late John and Fannie Schwartz.

Personal: Emma was a cafeteria worker for Wood Catering Service at Northampton Community College, prior to that she was...

Aug 18, 2012

James A. Sinko, 58, of Forks Twp., passed away on Saturday, August 18th in Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, under the care of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Born: James was born in Philipsburg, NJ, a son of Alex and Virginia Sinko of Alpha, NJ. Personal: James was a biotechnichian for ImClone Systems in Branchburg, NJ, prior to that he...

Aug 16, 2012

Wayne Allen Day, 46, of Easton, passed away on Thursday, August 16th in his home. Born: Wayne was born in Tacoma Park, MD, a son of the late Walter and Janet Day. Survivors: Wayne is survived by his sister Kim Michael and husband Gary, and their children John and Lauren; brothers Douglas and Howard Day. Services: Services are private at...

Aug 8, 2012

Narinder Kaur, age 68, of Bethlehem Twp., PA and Village Jalota, in Punjab, India.

Born: Narinder was born in Bodal, Punjab India, a daughter of the late Nagina Singh and Bant Kaur.

Personal: Narinder was a teacher for a Public Elementary School in Village Balagan, India.

Survivors: Narinder is survived by her husband...

Aug 2, 2012

Stella Calandra, 100, of Easton, passed away on Thursday, August 2nd in Manor Care, Palmer Twp.

Born : Stella was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, a daughter of the late Dominick and Maria Fadero.

Personal: Stella was a co-proprietor of Mayfair Laundry Service in Los Angeles, CA., she later worked for Pomeroys of Easton, before retiring...

Jul 27, 2012

Name: Nettie Ann Vitale, 53 of Stroudsburg, PA passed away Friday July 27, 2012 in her home. Born: She was born in Easton a daughter of Angela Vitale of Belvidere, NJ and the late Thomas Vitale. Personal: Nettie was preceded in death by her husband Keith Deshler in 2006. She was a graduate of Belvidere High School class of 1978....

Jul 22, 2012

Evelyn L. Enea, 92, of Palmer Twp., passed away on Sunday, July 22nd in St. Lukes VNA Hospice House.

Born : Evelyn was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Palma Gallo.

Memberships: She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Bona Fides Society, Sacred Heart Sodality, Mother...

Jul 16, 2012

Anna Rooth, age 75, passed away on July 16th, 2012 at her home in Easton, PA. Anna was born in Jersey City, NJ and lived in Bayonne, NJ for over 30 years before moving to Pennsylvania. Anna was a caring wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed. We love you. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Rooth,...