Obituary Listing

Mar 11, 2025

Angela Maria Danubio, 96, of Easton, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Arden Courts of Easton. She was born on November 21, 1928 in Pescara, Italy to the late Concetta and Dominico Pavone. Maria spent the first part of her life in Italy and grew up in Pescara during very trying times of WWII. She...

Mar 7, 2025

Charles Edward Brighthaupt: A Life Well Lived

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Edward Brighthaupt, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather, who departed this life leaving behind a legacy of love and accomplishment. Born in Ashland, Pennsylvania in 1946, Charles embraced life with vigor and integrity, touching the hearts...

Mar 6, 2025

Barbara J. Cavalla, 89, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Moravian Hall Square. Born on July 10, 1935 in Kingston, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Frances (Johnson) Culver.

She earned her Bachelor's Degree from West Chester University and taught as an elementary teacher in Bridgewater, NJ. After...

Mar 5, 2025

Joseph Anthony DeFrancisco, 86, of Davenport FL, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on July 9, 1938 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late John W. and Eleanor D. (Davis) DeFrancisco. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Lucy L. (Cervellini) DeFrancisco.

Mar 3, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Simonetta, 42, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 in his home. Born on August 15, 1982 in Easton, PA, he was the son of Angelo and Tara (Symia) Simonetta.

He graduated from Easton Area High School in 2001. He was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church. Tony was the owner...

Mar 2, 2025

Gertrude Nicolosi, 86, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Manheim, Germany she was a daughter of the late August and Wilhemena (Balz) Buehler. Gertrude worked as a seamstress for A&H Sportswear.

Gertrude was a dedicated member of St. Anthony of Padua...

Feb 27, 2025

Susan A. Williams, 73, of Nazareth, PA passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Born on October 21, 1951, in Washington, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George Norris and Ruth Lowe; including Virginia and the late Alvah Latourette who were her loving caregivers for many years.

She was a graduate of Warren Hills High...

Feb 26, 2025

John C. Nigrelli, 60, of Nazareth, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He was born November 22, 1964, in Easton, PA.  He was the son of the late Sebastiano and Sadie (Giovanni) Nigrelli.

John graduated from Easton Area High School in 1982 and was employed by HNL Labs in Information Technology.  He had a passion...

Feb 24, 2025

Evan Wayne Wismer, 76, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Northampton Post Acute nursing facility. Born on May 26, 1948 in Wilson, PA, he was the son of the late Harvey George Wismer, Jr. and Helen Louise (Cyphers) Wismer.

He graduated from Easton High School and enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard,...

Feb 24, 2025

James Barry "Jim" Martin, 76, of Easton, PA passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Arden Courts. Born on August 12, 1948 in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Dicker) Martin.

He graduated in 1966 from Notre Dame High School, Green Pond and earned his Bachelor's Degree in education from...

Feb 20, 2025

Sammie E. McGruder, 56, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Born on November 6, 1968 in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Sammie Mack and Gloria Ann (Wise) McGruder.

He graduated from East Side High School and was employed as a forklift operator. Sammie had a passion for cars, whether it was fixing...

Feb 9, 2025

Peter A. Ricca, 58, of Easton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Born in Modica, Sicily, Italy he was a son of Rosa (Bonomo) DiGirolamo and her husband, Joseph "Pino" DiGirolamo, Sr. and the late Pietro Ricca. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High school. Most recently, Peter was employed with Lineage Frozen Foods where he...

Feb 9, 2025

Ravi Kumar, PhD, age 71, died on February 9, 2025, in his home in Center Valley, PA, surrounded by family and friends after living with frontotemporal degeneration for many years. Ravi was an intellectual, philosopher, artist, and engineer. He was a brilliant man with immense strength and dignity. He stood by his views and beliefs and loved his family...

Feb 8, 2025

Donald W. Ghiggeri, 78, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in Arden Courts Nursing Home. Born on August 22, 1946 in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Aldo and Dorothea (Saam) Ghiggeri. He was a life long resident of Middlesex, NJ before moving to Palmer Twp.

He graduated from Middlesex...

Feb 6, 2025

Shannan Elizabeth Schwartzinger, 46, of Palmer Twp. passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at St. Luke's Anderson Campus. Born on June 20, 1978 in Morristown, NJ, she was the daughter of Edward A. Villani, Jr. of NJ and Carol Ewing of NC.

She graduated from West Morris Central in Long Valley, NJ; class of 1996,...

Jan 31, 2025

Kenneth D. "Robbie" Robertson, 83, of Bangor, PA, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025.  Born in Tustin, MI on October 2, 1941, he was the son of the late Russell and Marguerite (Myers) Robertson. A gifted multi-sport athlete, he declined a basketball scholarship to enlist in the U.S. Army, proudly serving from 1959-1962.  After his tour in Europe,...

Jan 29, 2025

Clint Allen, 44, of Upper Nazareth Twp. passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Born on December 27, 1980 in Easton, PA, he was the son of Kim (Guzzo) Allen.

Clint graduated from Nazareth High School and was employed as a diesel mechanic and welder. He enjoyed working on cars and skiing. He was an avid Steelers...

Jan 28, 2025

Janis C. Gigliotti, 77, of Easton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Holy Family Senior Living. Born in Sunbury, PA on January 26, 1948 she was a daughter of the late Grant and Verna (Moyer) Bostian. She graduated from East Penn Boro High School in 1965. She earned her nursing certificate from Easton Hospital School of...

Jan 26, 2025

Josephine Merlo, 97, formerly of Easton, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Holy Family Senior Living, Bethlehem. She was born in Pittston, PA on January 10, 1928. She was a daughter of the late Leonard and Giovanna "Jennie" (Montagna) Merlo. She attended Pittston High School and relocated to Easton with her family in 1944. Josephine worked at...

Jan 26, 2025

Margaret Frable, 90, of Saylorsburg, PA formerly of Easton, PA, peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her loving daughter and family.

Born on February 9, 1934 in Wilson Boro, PA. She was the daughter of the late Maxim and Anna (Bukovich) Pokrivchak. She Graduated from Wilson Area High School, class of 1951. She worked as...