Obituary Listing

Sep 1, 2026

Richard S. Werkheiser, 76, of Bethlehem Township, passed away peacefully in his home on September 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the devoted husband of Joan (Jaxheimer) Werkheiser with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.

Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Gerald and Helen (Golab) Werkheiser. Richard was a graduate of Liberty High School...

Aug 31, 2026

Eve Wegener, 66, of Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Eve was born on August 23, 1960, in Manhasset, New York, the daughter of the late Selwyn and Vita Newman Cowan. After early childhood in southern California, Eve grew up in Pines Lake, New Jersey.

Eve earned her bachelor’s degree...

Aug 31, 2026

Ekaterini Papoutsidakis, 87, of Easton, peacefully passed away on August 31, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Ekaterini, daughter of the late Athena and Seraphim Karanikas was born in the village of Karpenissi, Greece on June 14, 1939.

She was married to the love of her life for 60 years before her husband Emanuel (Mike) Papoutsidakis passing in 2021. Together, they settled...

Aug 30, 2026

Louise H. Arietano, 84, of Easton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Bethlehem, Pa. Born on February 7, 1942, in New York, NY. She was the oldest child of the late Anthony and Lucy (Albano) Garritano. She graduated from St. Vincent Ferrer High School in New York City and worked as a secretary...

Aug 26, 2026

Harry M. “Bud” Wimer III, 83, of Emmaus, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at Legend Senior Living in Allentown with his family by his side. Born on August 4, 1943 in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Mary (DeHart) and Harry M. Wimer, Jr.

Bud graduated from John Harris High School located in Harrisburg, PA...

Aug 25, 2026

Daniel Pittman, 32, of Tatamy, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born on September 24, 1993 in Flemington, NJ, he was the son of John and Lisa (Perrette) Pittman.

He graduated from Pen Argyl High School and was employed as a supervisor at Follet. Daniel was an avid collector of trading cards and enjoyed...

Aug 24, 2026

Louise Cook Sweitzer, 96, of Forks Twp., PA passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Country Meadows in Forks Twp. Born on July 7, 1930 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles Frederick Cook and Annette Marguerite (Hord) Shrier.

Louise earned a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics from Syracuse University in 1952 where she was a...

Aug 23, 2026

Jean A. “Jeanne O’Brien” Ostfeld, 91, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 in the home of her daughter, Nancy, with whom she resided, surrounded by family. Born on May 27, 1935 in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Margaret (Falvey) O’Brien.

Jeanne graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Bronx, NY. At a young...

Aug 15, 2026

Claire Marie (Guffy) Landrigan, 64, of Palmer Twp., passed away on August 15, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 19, 1961 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of Charles Kenneth Guffy, Sr. and Joanne (Ferraro) Dolla.

She graduated from Easton Area High School in 1979. She worked in various secretarial and retail positions with most of her time...

Aug 14, 2026

Robert F. Edelen, 71, of Palmer Twp., PA passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. Born on April 12, 1955 he was the son of the late Ruric Edelen and Lela (Criner) Cerra. He was raised in Goodyear Heights, OH by his mother and his late step-father, Nathan Cerra, who was a loving and influential...

Aug 14, 2026

Aug 12, 2026

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” (Piazza) Nigrone, 88, of Williams Twp., PA passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Alexandria Manor. Born on May 2, 1938 in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of the late Larry and Helen (Viosky) Piazza.

Kathleen was the wife of the late Salvatore Nigrone who passed away in 2010.

She graduated from Wilson High School and Churchman’s...

Aug 5, 2026

Manubhai Naik, 92, of Forks Twp., Easton, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family.

Manubhai was born in Gujarat, India, son of Farmer late Naranji and Ichhaben Naik. He spent his childhood in Hansapore near Navsari city and later he stayed at his maternal uncle’s house for further study at Surat.

He earned his...

Jul 26, 2026

Joseph T. Testa, 80, of Easton passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg Hospital. Born on August 26, 1945 in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Josephine (Alercia) Testa.

During his high school years, he played the saxophone in the EAHS Band and Orchestra. He graduated from Easton Area High School in...

Jul 19, 2026

Jeanne F. Gallagher of Easton passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026. She was the loving wife to her husband of 53 years, Terry Gallagher, and the devoted mother to Molly Powers Gallagher. A Willow Grove, PA native, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Powers) Dunn. She graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School and earned...

Jul 12, 2026

Lillian Bond Frankett of Bethlehem Township, age 94, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Lillian was born on May 17, 1932 in Pottsville, PA. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Hannah Whitebred Bond.

She is survived by her three daughters, Linda Mastruzzo, Kim and Dave Burgess, and Sandra and Steven Thomas; her seven grandchildren, Joseph Mastruzzo and...

Jul 3, 2026

Marlee Pascoe, 89, of Melbourne, FL passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Vitas Hospice. Born on August 27, 1936 in Wilkes Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret (McKeown) Oplinger.

She was a graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School in Wilkes-Barre, PA and was a member of the National Honor Society. She was employed...

Jul 2, 2026

Salvatore Rampulla, Sr., 86, of Forks Twp., Pa., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus. Born on October 16, 1939, in Sicily, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Davi) Rampulla.

He proudly served in the United States Navy in 1956. Upon his honorable discharge, Salvatore became...

Jun 30, 2026

James “Willie” Wohlbach, Jr., 89, was born in Easton, PA, and passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, service, and quiet strength. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, and faithful Catholic.

James was the beloved husband of Helen Wohlbach and the cherished father of Helen (Joel) Neuman, James, Herman (Michele) Wohlbach, Robertjohn (Kathy)...

Jun 25, 2026

Donna Jean Blanar, 72, of Palmer Twp., PA passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born on December 25, 1953 in Somerville, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Helen (Frank) Bean.

On sunny days, you could find her enjoying her favorite pastimes, swimming in her pool, driving her yellow mustang, or...