Obituary Listing

Oct 18, 2023

Eleanor J. Dicker, 94, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Born on March 2, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Lemuel and Cecelia (Fagan) Carpenter. She graduated from Easton Catholic High School and worked as a kindergarten teacher and later as a type setter for Mack Printing for 19 years.

She...

Oct 16, 2023

John Joseph "Bunny" Thomas passed away at home on October 16, 2023. John was born on March 25, 1940, the son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Martinkus) Thomas. He was married to Josephine (Scalzo) Thomas for 63 years and was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church.

John taught mathematics at Pius X...

Oct 16, 2023

Orville E. Roberts, 89, of Stockertown, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023, in his home, surrounded by family.  Born on August 4, 1934, he was the son of the late Ellis and Mae (Mengel) Roberts.  Orville grew up in the Valley Forge area, enjoying cars and hunting, and was a member of several hunting clubs.   He...

Oct 13, 2023

Irma Schoeppner, 99, of Williams Twp. passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023 in her home. She was born on February 20, 1924 in the Black Forest town of Kappel-Gutachbruecke, Germany. She was the daughter of the late August and Berta (Guenter) Kammerer.

Irma was a well-educated person with a thirst for knowledge who started her education...

Oct 10, 2023

A matriarchal guiding light has been extinguished. A bright star lost its luster when Mary Nickischer passed away peacefully in her home on October 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was a proud 1958 honors graduate from Easton High School and a 1962 Cum Laude graduate from East Stroudsburg University. She retired after a 30-year...

Oct 9, 2023

Charlotte I. Longyore, 89, of Bangor, PA passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at St. Luke's Anderson Campus. Born on November 19, 1933 in Nazareth, PA, she was the daughter of the late Hermie Vogel, Sr. and Charlotte (Brinkman) Turek.

She worked for Mack Printing before becoming the owner and operator of Richmond Hotel for 30...

Oct 8, 2023

Colin J. Spear, 24, of Allentown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Born in Easton on February 16, 1999, he was a son of Steven Spear of Allentown and Angela (Amico) Spear of Easton. Colin graduated from Easton High School in 2017. He attended Northampton Community College and was recently in school at WTTI for welding. He...

Oct 8, 2023

Albert Mendiolina, 79, of Easton, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hecktown Oaks. Born in Lima, Peru, he was a son of the late Humberto and Lucila (Hidalgo) Mendiolina. He worked as a chef for the Federal Grill, Allentown and later at the Denny's Allentown until his retirement.

Although he was not currently...

Oct 7, 2023

Russell Lee Christian, 85, of Nazareth passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Born in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Leland and Alice (Krial) Christian. He graduated from Easton High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Army. Upon his honorable discharge from the military, Russell worked as a salesperson in the...

Oct 5, 2023

Thomas "Tim" Dulany, 83, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Moravian Hall Square. Born on March 23, 1940 in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of the late Glenn and Margaurite (Laughead) Dulany. He graduated from Elizabethtown High School and earned his bachelor's degree from Elizabethtown College. Tim served as school director and vice...

Oct 4, 2023

Suzanne Peel, 79, of Easton, formerly of Park Ridge, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Born in Englewood, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Williams) Sofio. She graduated from St. Cecillia High school and later earned her teaching degree from Fordham University. Suzanne worked for River Dell School District in Oradell, NJ...

Oct 1, 2023

David C. Prentice, 61, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Born on November 6, 1961 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Sara (Yohe) and the late James R. Prentice. David graduated in 1980 from Chartiers Valley High School and earned his bachelor's degree in marketing from John Carroll University. He worked as a...

Sep 29, 2023

Lois E. Condosta, 84, of Palmer Township, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023.  Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Strauss) Placet. After graduating from Cliffside Park High School, she was employed at McGraw Hill publishing house in New York.  She later devoted herself to being a homemaker and mother...

Sep 27, 2023

Giovanni "John" Lombardi, 76, of Palmer Twp. passed away on September 27, 2023 in his home. Born on March 29, 1947 in Pannarano, Italy, he was the son of the late Gennaro and Adriana (Miles) Lombardi.

John was 11 years old when he left Naples, Italy and arrived in New York Harbor with his mom and two...

Sep 26, 2023

Irene Ferretti, 98, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away on September 26, 2023 in her home. Born on December 2, 1924 in Altoona, PA, she was the daughter of the late Hobert and Anne (Chamberlain) Lykens. She worked as an administrator for the Treasury Department at Bethlehem Steel for 22 years.

She was a member of Arndts Lutheran...

Sep 17, 2023

Jennie A. Dollinger, 88, of Easton, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 in Gracedale Nursing Home. Born in Wilson, PA, on November 4, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Anna (Orsetti) Santucci. Jennie shared 57 years of marriage with Richard Dollinger before his passing in 2020.

After graduating from Easton Area High...

Sep 17, 2023

Brian W. Hargraves, 80, of West Easton, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. Born on January 29, 1943 in Moultrie, Georgie and later lived in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. He was a son of the late Wesley N. Hargraves and Lois A. (Renfro) Englese.

Brian was employed at Bell Telephone Company, PA, which is now Verizon. He was...

Sep 13, 2023

Ronald P. Pizarie, 81, of Bath, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 with his family by his side. Born in Easton on September 18, 1941, he was a son of the late Valentine and Margaret (McArdle) Pizarie.

Ronald graduated from Easton High School in 1959 and the very next day enlisted in the United States Airforce....

Sep 11, 2023

David Williamson, 64, of Kunkletown passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Born on August 1, 1959 in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late James and Eva (Nagurney) Williamson.

He graduated from Easton Area High School, class of 1977. David enjoyed playing baseball. As a flooring contractor, he was handy at home projects. He...

Sep 10, 2023

Karen Wasielewski, 65, of Palmer Twp. passed away on September 10, 2023 in her home surrounded by family. Born in Queens, NY on June 7, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Joan (Carrol) Wiertz. She graduated from Levittown Public School in New York, class of 1976.

She was a devout Catholic, belonging to...