Vivian Rios Soto
Oct 23, 2024
Vivian Rios Soto, 91, peacefully passed away on October 23, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospice. Born on March 30, 1933, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Fidel and Saturnina (Sanabria) Rios. Â She dedicated her life to providing compassionate care as a home health care provider.
Vivian will always be remembered for her...
Margaret L. Chepolis
Oct 23, 2024
Margaret L. Chepolis, 82, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her home at Kirkland Village Circle. Born on October 14, 1942 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Patsy and Gizella (Ferretti) Busco. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1960 and married the love of her life, Stanley P. Chepolis,...
Phyllis A. Horning
Oct 20, 2024
Phyllis A. Horning, 87, of Palmerton passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospice House. Born in Plainfield, NJ on July 28, 1937, she was a daughter of the late John and Stella (Piechota) Swiatek. She attended Holy Trinity High School in New Jersey. Phyllis worked in the ladies' wear department of Laneco for 25 years...
Francis X. Keenan
Oct 20, 2024
Francis X. Keenan, 84, of Easton, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Country Meadows, Forks surrounded by family. Born on February 7, 1940, in Plainfield, NJ, he was the son of the late Harold and Elinor (Price) Keenan. He was a graduate of North Plainfield High School, class of 1958. He enlisted in the United States...
Stephen E. Kirsch
Oct 20, 2024
Stephen E. Kirsch, 56, of Emmaus passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Born in Easton on August 15, 1968, he was the son of the late Francis H. Kirsch, Jr. and Cynthia M. (Holden) Wimer of Emmaus. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his beloved children, Peyton Kirsch of Northampton; Gavin Kirsch of Northampton; brother,...
Diane F. Keenan
Oct 17, 2024
Diane F. Keenan, 79, of Easton, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospice House surrounded by family. Born on August 1, 1945, in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Frances (Liard) Finateri. She graduated from Johnstown High School, class of 1963, and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Frank D. Fossa
Oct 17, 2024
Frank D. Fossa, 75, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. Born on April 18, 1949 in Englewood, NJ, he was the son of the late Bruno and Isabel (Guida) Fossa.
He graduated from Bergenfield High School in 1967 and enlisted in the United States Navy. Upon his...
Stephen J. Niski, Jr.
Oct 16, 2024
Stephen J. Niski Jr., 78, of Phillipsburg, NJ passed away on October 16, 2024 at Northampton County Post Acute. Born on September 24, 1946, in Easton, PA, Stephen was the son of the late Augustine (Passori) and Stephen Niski, Sr.
He graduated from Notre Dame High School, class of 1964 and worked for James River Paper Products....
Anthony Peter "Tony" Mariani
Oct 15, 2024
Anthony Peter Mariani, "Tony," 75 of Palmer Township and formerly of Plains Township passed away on October 15, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospice, Saucon Valley.
Born April 27, 1949, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Alfred A. Mariani Sr. and Clara Baldassini Mariani.
He graduated in 1967 from Sacred Heart High...
Francesco "Frank" Vigilanti
Oct 13, 2024
Francesco "Frank" Vigilanti, 79, of Easton, PA died October 13, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Born June 3, 1945, in Allentown. He was the son of the late Placido and Anna (Glory) Vigilanti. Husband to the late Mary Ann (Evans) Vigilanti. He is survived by his brother Anthony Vigilanti and his partner Steve Ericson of Bushnell, FL;...
Catherine M. "Kate" Henshaw
Oct 13, 2024
Catherine M. "Kate" Henshaw, 73, of Easton passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her niece's home surrounded by family. Born in Easton on September 3, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Lucille (Decker) Henshaw. Kate graduated from Notre Dame High School. She entered the work force and began her career as a secretary...
Virginia S. Mitman
Oct 11, 2024
Virginia S. Mitman, 93, of Forks Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Campus, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on November 1, 1930 in Easton, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Francesco and Sebastiana (Lisinnichia) Ciofalo. She graduated from Easton High School, class of...
Lillie Mae Wismer
Oct 11, 2024
Lillie Mae Wismer, 74, of Palmer Twp., passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born on November 17, 1949 in Phillipsburg, NJ. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hope (Fuller) Harden. She graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1968 and earned her Associate's Degree from Churchman Business School.
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Gale M. Eppler
Oct 9, 2024
Gale M. Eppler, 74, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospice House. Born in Bethlehem on September 30, 1950 she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Jessie (Martin) Beahm. She was a graduate of Easton Area High School class of 1968. She held various jobs over the years. She worked for...
Rosalia Nigrelli Colonna
Oct 9, 2024
Rosalia Nigrelli Colonna, 78, of Easton passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 with her family by her side. Born in St. Stefano di Camastra, Sicily on May 10, 1946 she was a daughter of the late Luigi and Grazia (D' Agostino) Nigrelli. She worked as a seamstress for A&H sportswear for many years.
She was a...
Rosemary L. Smith
Oct 7, 2024
Rosemary L. Smith, 90, of Plainfield Twp., passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ on April 16, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Charles and Angelina (Mazzarese) Stagnito. Rosemary graduated from Easton High School in 1952. She retired as a county clerk for the Northampton County court...
Jamie Thomas
Oct 5, 2024
Jamie Thomas, 55, of Easton, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Born in Hannibal, Missouri, Jamie was a son of the late Paul "Pud" and Donna R. (Nichols) Thomas.
Jamie graduated from Hannibal High School in 1987 and went on to earn his bachelors in hotel management & hospitality with a minor in accounting...
Alphonso T. Pirozzoli
Oct 3, 2024
Alphonso Pirozzoli, 94, of Bethlehem, PA, Formally of Palmer Twp. passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Born on December 6, 1929 in Plainfield, NJ, he was the son to Alfonso and Elizabeth (DeVico) Pirozzoli. Alphonso graduated from North Plainfield High School, in NJ, class of 1947. He...
Joseph S. Rivilli, Sr.
Oct 2, 2024
Joseph S. Rivilli, Sr., 64, died peacefully with his family by his side, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Born in Astoria, NY he was a son of the late Felicia M. (Billone) Rivilli.
Joe was a caring person who had a big heart. He loved to joke around and have a house full of people...
Cassiano Oliveira
Sep 30, 2024
Cassiano Oliveira, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on September 30, 2024, at the age of 50 surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 9, 1973, in Brazil, to parents Jose and Susana Oliveira, Cass emigrated to the United States at the age of 16, embracing his new home while proudly carrying the rich cultural...
