Obituary Listing

Jul 18, 2024

Ronald Joseph Blischok, 85, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 18, 1938 in New Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Pavalko) Blischok. He graduated from Nativity BVM High School in Pottsville and enlisted in the United States Navy...

Jul 16, 2024

Barbara A. (Corona-Bubba) Wellington, 82 of Easton passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Easton. Born in Easton on November 11, 1941 she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Lucy (Mazzarese) Corona. She graduated from Easton High School and got her hairdresser license, owning a salon for several years. She also worked in...

Jul 16, 2024

David F. Farnholtz, 80, of Bethlehem is dancing with Jesus as of Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg. Born in Dolgeville, NY. He was a son of the late Frederick and Gertrude (Hall) Farnholtz. He graduated high school in NY and attended University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering. In his early...

Jul 13, 2024

Louanne Barberie Alemany, formerly of West Brookfield and Provincetown,  died peacefully in her home in Easton, PA on July 13, 2024 surrounded by her family and beloved canine companion, Mia.  She reached the rich age of 93.  Louanne is survived by her dear sister, Marguerite Saro, sons, Jason and wife, Rachel; Joshua and wife, Mindy; and her three grandchildren,...

Jul 13, 2024

Arthur R. Nugent Sr.

Arthur R. Nugent Sr., 76, of Bethlehem, PA, and formerly of Rahway, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Health Network Hospice in Allentown, PA.

Arthur was born on December 19, 1947, in Newark, NJ, to the late Arthur H. and Nellie (Toler) Nugent. He...

Jul 12, 2024

Kevin M. Lippincott, beloved, devoted, deeply cherished husband to his wife, Michelle, of 48 years, father, grandfather, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2024 surrounded by his family, at the age of 66 in Palmer Township.

He was born on August 30, 1957, in Easton, PA. He graduated from Easton Area...

Jul 11, 2024

Steven M. Minotti, 74, of Kunkletown, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Pocono Hospital. He was born on August 26, 1949, in Easton, PA and was the son of the late Dominic and Carmela (Montoro) Minotti.

Steve attended Easton Area High School and proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War...

Jul 9, 2024

Barbara Ann (Bailey) Bedevian, 96, of Williams Twp. passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Country Meadows in Bethlehem. Born on April 30, 1928 in Mount Kisco, NY, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Margaret (McCormick) Bailey.

She graduated from high school in Amenia, NY and furthered her education by earning her Bachelor's...

Jul 8, 2024

Tracy Ann Pelonero, 60, of Stroudsburg passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Pocono Hospice. Born on September 28, 1963 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of Karen Judy (Dietz) Miller and the late Gerald Lee Miller. She graduated from Bangor High School in 1981 and worked as a seamstress.

Tracy is survived by...

Jul 7, 2024

Richard W. "Dick" Keifer, 79, of Greentown, PA and formerly of Forks Twp. passed away on July 7, 2024 at Gracedale Nursing Home. Born on April 24, 1945 in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late William & Emma (Sloyer) Keifer.

He graduated from Easton Area High School in 1963 and earned his Associate's Degree...

Jul 5, 2024

Jonathan A. Earl, 44, of Easton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 5, 2024. Born in Easton on February 3, 1980 he was a son of Michael and Karen (Squires) Earl, of Palmerton. He attended Easton High School. Jonathan was the kitchen manager of Tipsy's Bar and Grill and the sous chef of Main 515.

He enjoyed...

Jul 4, 2024

Charlotte Snyder, 76, of Forks Twp. passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Charlotte was born on January 1, 1948, in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Schell) Pilz. She was a graduate of Easton Area School District, class of 1965. She worked...

Jun 29, 2024

Jenny Pettit, 93, of West Easton passed away at St. Luke's Anderson Campus on June 29, 2024. Jenny was born on August 9, 1930 in Pittston, PA.  She was the youngest of seven children born to Joseph and Frances (Borino) Puccio. Jenny was married to Charles M. Pettit for 55 years until his passing in June 2010. Jenny was...

Jun 24, 2024

Jean M. Smith, 92, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, in her home surrounded by family. Born on November 16, 1931 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Latsch) Pletz.

She graduated from Allentown High School in 1949 and worked at Gannon's Gourmet at the Allentown Farmers'...

Jun 22, 2024

Kathleen F. Mateff, 78, of Easton passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Arden Courts-Old Orchard. Born in Easton on February 4, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Gino Fragassi and Sylvia (Krahwinkle) Sweeney. She graduated from Easton High School. Kathleen worked in payroll administration at Colonial Intermediate 20, retiring after 35 years.

She...

Jun 20, 2024

Robert D. "Bob" Kavanaugh, 94, of Forks Twp. passed away at St. Luke's Anderson Campus on June 20, 2024. Born on December 4, 1929 in Wilson Borough, he was the son of the late Daniel and Nettie (Kelchner) Kavanaugh.

Bob graduated from Wilson High School in 1947. From 1951 to 1953, he proudly served with the US...

Jun 18, 2024

Anthony J. Tita, 74, of Stockertown passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Easton on February 22, 1950, he was the son of the late Anthony Tita and Josephine (Falcone) Tita Frey. He graduated from Notre Dame High School, class of 1968. Anthony was the proprietor of a sporting...

Jun 9, 2024

Robert H. Butow, 81 of Palmer Twp. passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 in Easton, PA after a long illness. Born on February 24, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Irving John and Ellen (Leibsohn) Butow.

He graduated from Easton Area High School, class of 1961 and earned his Bachelor of...

Jun 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Jody (JoJo) Ann Amato. Jody was born on April 19, 1958 in Easton, PA and passed away at St. Luke's Brian D. Perrin Hospice House on Friday, June 7, 2024. Jody was the daughter of the late Inez Savini (Amato) Heller and Joseph Anthony Amato...

Jun 7, 2024

Sandra Margaret Strausser, 90, of Palmer Twp., passed on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Pleasant Valley Manor. Born in Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Leo F. Bonner, M.D. and Margaret (Miller) Stubblebine. Sandra graduated from Easton High School class of 1952. Upon graduation she worked as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone and Palmer School Lunch...