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Cesare Sportelli
May 30, 2021
Cesare Sportelli, 70, of Easton, PA passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in his home.
Born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Cesare and Anna (Cafariella) Sportelli.
Cesare was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, the Home Inspection Association and the Home Appraiser Association. He was a real estate...
Gloria Ann Biggs
May 29, 2021
Gloria Ann Biggs, 84, of Easton, Pa, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in her home.
She was born in Northampton, PA, a daughter of the late Lester Dietz and Laurel (Commons) Wentzel.
Gloria was married to James P. Biggs, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage with. She is member of College...
Barbara A. Assise
May 28, 2021
Barbara A. Assise, 84, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg Campus.
She was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Bertha A. (Heebner) Grainda.
Barbara was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, and various social clubs in...
James M. Fowler
May 27, 2021
James M. Fowler, 76, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital Anderson Campus. He died peacefully after spending the day with his family and falling asleep while watching the Phillies with his wife by his side.
He was born in Maple Shade, NJ, a son of the late Cornelius and...
Carl J. Persichini
May 26, 2021
Carl J. Persichini, 73, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Bradford, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Peroginelli) Persichini.
Carl was married to the former Karen Bell. He was a graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School,...
Therese Mouawad Rouhana
May 26, 2021
Therese Mouawad Rouhana, 83, of Nazareth, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus.
She was born in Jbeil (Byblos), Lebanon, a daughter of the late Georges and Agnes (El-Hage) Mouawad.
Therese was married to Assad Rouhana until his passing. She was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon...
Elaine Ann Pavan
May 25, 2021
Elaine Ann Pavan, 85, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospital.
She was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Adolf and Karen (Hoffer) Fisher.
Elaine was married to Anthony Pavan until his passing in 2002. She was a graduate of Wilson High School, class...
"Skip" Raymond C. Clause, Jr.
May 23, 2021
Raymond "Skip" C. Clause, Jr., 54, of Easton, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021.
He was born in Easton, PA, a son of Sandra (Borgeson) Matyger.
Skip was married to the former Marie Brennan, with whom he celebrated 32 years of marriage this past February. He was a graduate of Easton Area High...
Rev. Msgr. Robert M. Forst
May 19, 2021
Reverend Monsignor Robert M. Forst died in Holy Family Villa, Bethlehem, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was 95 years of age.
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Monsignor Forst is the son of the late Harry and Julia (Maleskie) Forst. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Monsignor Forst attended Saint May Elementary School...
George E. Jackus, Sr.
May 16, 2021
George Edmund Jackus, Sr., 78, of Wind Gap, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospital Anderson Campus.
He was born in Staten Island, NY, a son of the late Joseph and Edna (Rogers) Jackus.
George was the loving husband of Margaret (Ekberg) Jackus with whom he celebrated 57 years of...
Gary J. Ramunni
May 15, 2021
Gary Joseph Ramunni, 41, of Easton, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021.
He was born in Easton, PA, a son of Gary V. Ramunni and wife Monica, of Williams Twp. and the late DawnAnn (Nero) Ramunni.
Gary was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Saucon...
Anthony Schlack
May 12, 2021
Anthony Schlack, 69, of Easton, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital Anderson Campus.
He was born in Nanticoke, PA, a son of the late Anthony and Victoria (Pudimott) Schlack.
Anthony was married to Cathy (Harris) Schlack, with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage. He was employed as a...
Marie C. Diaz
May 11, 2021
Marie C. Diaz, 89, of Easton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospital – Anderson Campus.
She was born in Carafa, Italy, a daughter of the late Joseph Guzzi and Antoniette (Urbinati) Guzzi.
Marie was married to Milton R. Diaz until his passing in 1984. She was a cashier at...
Samuel B. Salvero
May 10, 2021
Samuel B. Salvero, 99, of Richmond, VA formerly of Easton, PA passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 with family by his bedside.
He was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Joseph Salvero and Rose (Zucchero) Salvero of Sicily.
Samuel was married to Maria (Volpe) Salvero with whom he celebrated 53 years...
Irene Fimiano
May 7, 2021
Irene Fimiano, 90, of Easton, PA , passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Swoyersville, PA a daughter of the late Dino Quarteroni and Angela (DiMaria) Quarteroni.
Irene graduated from Easton High School, class of 1948. She than attended Churchman Business...
Eroilda Reyes
May 2, 2021
Eroilda Reyes, 86, of Easton, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in her home.
She was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Salvador Rivera and Generosa Ramos Rivera.
Eroilda was married to Juan Reyes, with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage last May. She was a seamstress.
...Lester L. Van Horn
May 1, 2021
Lester L. Van Horn, 79, of Easton, PA, passed away of Saturday, may 1, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.
He was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late William and Cora Van Horn. He was one of 14 children.
Lester was happily married to Elaine M. (Sos) Van Horn with whom...
Msgr. Sami Hayek
May 1, 2021
Monsignor Sami Hayek, 91, of Lebanon (formerly of Easton) passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the home of the Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Kfarmasshoun, Lebanon, where he served as Chaplain. He was born in Bejjeh, Lebanon on December 26, 1929, a son of the late Youssef and Chafica (El Hajj) Hayek. Msgr. Hayek was...
Steven J. Kraus
Apr 29, 2021
Steven J. Kraus, 57, of Easton, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus.
He was born in Plainfield, NJ, a son of Eleanor (Jockel) Miller and the late James Kraus.
Steven was happily married to Joann (Cantazaro) Kraus with whom he celebrated 37 years of marriage last September....
Samuel A. Franco
Apr 25, 2021
Samuel A. Franco, 95, of Easton, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in New Eastwood Healthcare & Rehab Center.
He was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Antonio and Rosa (Turdo) Franco.
Samuel was married to Virginia M. Franco, until her passing in 2011. He was a graduate of Easton...
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