Obituary Listing

Feb 15, 2024

Raymond M. Gerbino, 69, of Wilson Borough passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Easton Campus. Born on December 20, 1954, in Easton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Hawk) Gerbino. In high school, he was a member of the Easton Area High School football team, graduating in 1973 and attended...

Feb 9, 2024

Gail Hamilton, 65, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bartonsville Campus. Born on April 23, 1958, in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Lena (Ceglio) Porciello.

Gail received her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Saint John's University, in New York and a Masters from East...

Feb 8, 2024

Barbara Melhem, 56, of Easton passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital following a courageous battle with lung disease. Born in Kfarsghab, Lebanon on January 10, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Melhem Jahjah Melhem and Hawa (Farhot) Melhem.

She worked as a seamstress. She actively cared for and took care...

Feb 6, 2024

Randall Alan Weston , 60, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away unexpectedly in his home Tuesday, February 6, 2024.  Born and raised in Hazel Park, Michigan, Randall moved to the Lehigh Valley, PA when he married the love of his life, Joanne.  A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Randall earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy...

Feb 6, 2024

Liborio Mammana, 80, of Easton passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by his family. Born on November 13, 1943 in Castel di Lucio, (Sicily) Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Caterina (Rivilli) Mammana. He served in the Italian military before immigrating to the United States.

Liborio was...

Feb 4, 2024

Raymond F. Parker, Jr., aged 78, of Palmer Township, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Arden Courts. Born in Washington, D.C., on August 30, 1945, he was the devoted son of the late Raymond F. Parker, Sr., and Modest (Eikenberry) Parker. Known affectionately as Frank, he earned his B.S. in business management from SUNY New Paltz...

Feb 3, 2024

Ada R. Vasquez, 75, of Easton, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 23, 1948 in San German, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Blas Torres and Herminia Matos-Velasquez. She earned her bachelor's degree in accounting from St. Peter's University, Jersey City, NJ. Ada worked as...

Feb 2, 2024

Cynthia Jean "Cindy" Erdie, 68, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born on January 21, 1956 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of Martha (DiRaimondo) Erdie and the late Michael Erdie.

On beautiful days, she could be found outside walking enjoying the scenery. When the weather didn't permit her...

Feb 2, 2024

Donald R. Higgins, 71, of Plainfield Township, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Born on August 16, 1952 in Doylestown he was a son of the late William and Glenna Higgins. He graduated from Delaware Valley High School. Donald owned and operated his own concrete and contracting company, Donald...

Jan 30, 2024

Sandy P. Stra, 69, of Palmer Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Flemington, NJ, on December 5, 1954, he was a son of the late Patsy and Sara Marie (Trout) Stra. Sandy graduated from South Hunterdon High School in 1974. He worked for Johanna Foods...

Jan 28, 2024

John Barabas, 77, of Bangor peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, in his daughter, Stephanie's home in Jim Thorpe while under her care. Born on August 2, 1946 in Vasarcomiske, Hungary, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Nagy) Barabas.

At the age of 11, John's family left the shattered town of...

Jan 27, 2024

Lawrence G. Gunderman, 80, of Easton, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Belvidere, NJ, he was a son of the late Wilson and Katherine (Leffler) Gunderman. He attended school in the Belvidere area. Lawrence worked as a baker at the former Meiers Bakery.

He liked to watch...

Jan 27, 2024

Ronald D. Gentry, 81, of Bethlehem Township, formerly a long-time resident of Nazareth, PA passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Born on March 13, 1942, in Bluefield, WV, he was raised in Pocahontas, VA. He was the son of the late Conley Broadway Gentry and Julia (Onifer)...

Jan 26, 2024

Nancy T. Paul, 71, of Fleetwood, PA passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at home with her loving husband by her side. Born on August 18, 1952 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Jean (Surran) Travis.

Nancy graduated from Easton High School in 1970. She worked for many years as...

Jan 23, 2024

Christopher Angelo Faraci, 64, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in his home. Born on July 6, 1959 in Great Neck, NY, he was the son of Anne (Cuccato) Faraci and the late Joseph A. Faraci.

He graduated from Easton Area High School in 1977. In his thirst for knowledge, he earned his...

Jan 21, 2024

Jagtar Singh, 68, of Easton, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital-Anderson Campus. Born in Lamba Pind, India on January 5, 1956 he was a son of the late Harbhajan Singh and Gurbachan Kaur.

Jagtar worked in the agricultural sector.

He is survived by his wife, Manjit Kaur; sons, Jaskirat Singh...

Jan 20, 2024

Jean A. Pratt, 77, of Easton passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Northampton Post Acute. Born on December 22, 1946 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of Louis and Blanche (Greninger) Anderson.

She was a teacher for all levels of education. Jean created many beautiful blankets with her talents in knitting and crocheting. At...

Jan 18, 2024

Steven C. Merring, 74, formerly of Phillipsburg passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024. Steve was born in Easton, PA on October 22, 1949, a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Tomko) Merring. He graduated from Phillipsburg High School, class of 1968 and served in the United States Army National Guard.

Steve's life was full of...

Jan 15, 2024

Margaret Emily Newton, 89, of Easton, PA passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Country Meadows Nursing Center. Born on August 24, 1934 in Kearny, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Jennie (Power) Steel. She was the wife of the late J. Richard Newton.

She worked as the bookkeeper for Public Service...

Jan 10, 2024

Angelo Giovanni Insalaca, 76, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at St. Luke's Anderson Campus. Born on February 11, 1947 in Delia, Sicily, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Rosaria (Calascibetta) Insalaca.

He worked as a machine mechanic for Lipton for over 25 years. Angelo was a member of St....