Obituary Listing

May 12, 2013

Name: Elizabeth G. Libby Mertz, 87 of Palmer Twp. passed away Sunday May 12, 2013 in Easton Hospital, Wilson Boro. Born: She was born on March 3, 1926 in Easton a daughter of the late Robert D. and Leah Jones. Personal: Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Ralph R. Mertz. She was the co-owner of the former Bing...

May 8, 2013

Frances C. Young, 76, of Easton, passed away in Whitehall Manor on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

Born: Frances was born in Easton, a daughter of the late Walter and Josephine (Collura) Cline.

Personal: Frances was the wife of Earl S. Young Jr., before his passing in 2009. She retired from Penn Pump Cooper Industries Inc....

May 1, 2013

Mary Monaco Taylor, 89, of formerly of Wilson Boro, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in Easton Hospital.

Born : Mary was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Andrew and Rosaria (Zito) Monaco.

Personal: Mary was married to Clay S. Taylor Jr., before his passing in 1982. She was a Supervisor...

May 1, 2013

Barbara Ann (Ciccone) Stevens, 72, of Easton, PA, passed away after a long illness, on May 1, 2013 at Easton Hospital.

Born : Barbara was born on October 2, 1940 in Allentown, PA, a daughter of the late Louis and Ida (Casciotti) Ciccone.

Personal: Barbara met her future husband, Vincent Stevens, while working at Western...

Apr 25, 2013

Walter Bastinelli, Sr., 87, of Bethlehem, loving husband, father, grandfather and Nanu, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 in his home.

Born : Walter was born in Martins Creek, PA, a son of the late Aleandro and Diadata (Pulastrella) Bastinelli.

Personal: Walter and his wife, the former Mary Azzalina, celebrated 67 years of marriage...

Apr 24, 2013

Name: Bernadine M. Presto, 79, of Easton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born: Bernadine was born in Bethlehem, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Kent) Galley. Personal: Bernadine and her husband, Vincent J. Presto, celebrated 58 years of marriage on July 11, 2012. Memberships: She was a member...

Apr 21, 2013

Johnny James VanDyke, 44 of Forks Twp. passed away Sunday April 21, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 10:00am in the Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas St. Palmer Twp. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be private.

Apr 16, 2013

Raymond J. Little, 85, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg.

Born : Raymond was born in Scranton, PA. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Anna.

Personal: Raymond and his wife the former Beverly Jones, celebrated 61 years of marriage last September 1. He...

Apr 11, 2013

Julia C. Lindgren, 82, of Palmer Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 in her home.

Born : Julia was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Isadore and Margherita (Franco) DeBiasi.

Personal: Julia was married to Frederick Lindgren, Sr., before his passing in 2003. She was employed by Phillip Lauer Middle...

Apr 11, 2013

Name: Elizabeth Betty Lou Scrafano, 83, of Easton, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Gracedale Nursing Home. Born: Elizabeth was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, a daughter of the late Lewis and Beatrice (Oaks) Kreis. Personal: Elizabeth and her husband, Edward P. Scrafano, celebrated 64 years of marriage last July 25. She was a graduate of Easton High...

Apr 8, 2013

Catherine B. Muller, 99, of Easton, PA, passed away on Monday April 8, 2013 in her home.

Born : Catherine was born in Bethlehem, PA, a daughter of the late Henry and Ada (Ruth) Medlar.

Personal: Catherine was married to Louis Muller before his passing in 1979. She was a self-employed Beautician and Salon shop-owner...

Apr 6, 2013

Carolyn B. Hancock, age 70, of Stockertown, Pa, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Easton Hospital. Born: Carolyn was born in Mount Bethel Pa, a daughter to the late Kaiser and Elsa (Fischer) Lane. Personal: Carolyn enjoyed arts and crafts. She would like to be outside gardening on a nice day or inside playing a game of bingo....

Apr 5, 2013

Grace A. White, 85, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 in Gracedale Nursing Home.

Born : Grace was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Nicolosi) Amato.

Personal: Grace was a machine operator for the former Strongwear Pants Co., before retiring in 1985.

Memberships:...

Apr 5, 2013

Deacon Joseph H. Pufko, age 65, of Nazareth PA, passed away Friday, April 5th 2013 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.

Born : He was born in Phoenixville, PA a son of the late Joseph and Henrietta (Yoka) Pufko

Personal: Joseph was the husband of former Carol (Gondek) with whom he celebrated 37 years of marriage...

Apr 4, 2013

Anna Marie Roscioli, 93 of Palmer Twp. passed away Thursday April 4, 2013 in Slate Belt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Bangor, PA.

Born : She was born in 1919 a daughter of the late Daniel and Anna Shields.

Personal: Anna was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert in 1996.

Memberships: She was...

Mar 16, 2013

Name: James Jim J. Chierchiaro, 93 of Palmer Twp., passed away Saturday March 16, 2013 in Old Orchard Manor Care, Bethlehem Twp. Born: Jim was born in 1920 a son of the late Anthony and Anna Chierchiaro. Personal: Jim and his wife, the former Nina Chaiversoli celebrated 67 years of marriage together. He was employed as a foreman for Washington...

Mar 16, 2013

Name: Sharon E. Gunsten, 60 of Easton passed away Saturday March 16, 2013 in St. Lukes Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg, NJ Born: She was born in 1952 in West Orange, NJ a daughter of the late Samuel Flick and Shirley Avis Wareheim. Personal: Sharon and her husband Gerald C. Red Gunsten, Sr. celebrated 38 years together. Memberships: She was a member...

Mar 15, 2013

Loretta M. Mele, 99, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013 in St. Lukes VNA Hospice.

Born : Loretta was born in New York City, NY, a daughter of the late Eugene and Anna Maria (Downey) Morgan.

Personal: Loretta was married to the late Alphonso F. Mele before his passing in...

Mar 11, 2013

Casimir Cas J. Pitera, 65, of Forks Twp., PA, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013 in New Eastwood Nursing Home, Wilson Boro. Born: Casimir was born in Lippstadt, Germany, a son of the late Czeslawa Mlotkiewicz. Personal: Casimir was married to Anna Pitera for over 30 years. He completed his career as a Senior Computer Analyst for Johnson &...

Mar 9, 2013

Richard L. Curtis, of Easton Pa, passed away in his home on March 9, 2013.

Born : Richard was born in Summit NJ, a son of the late Linwood and Jennie (Leonard) Curtis.

Personal : Richard served his country during the Korean War in the United States Navy.

Survivors : Richard is survived...