Obituary Listing

Sep 6, 2020

Margaret A. Batka, 83, of NJ, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020, in her home.

Margaret was born in Queens, NY, a daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Baggio) Casaletti.

Margaret was married to John "Jack" Batka, Sr., until his passing in 2015. She was a member of St....

Sep 5, 2020

Edith E. Kostura passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 92 years old into the waiting arms of her parents and brother while at Manor Care, Easton, PA.  Edith was born on September 11, 1927, in Newark, NJ, daughter of the late James Kostura, Sr. and Clara (Szekeres) Kostura, of Easton.  She also had a brother, James...

Sep 2, 2020

Kailasben M. Naik, 81, of Easton, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital at Anderson Campus.

Kailasben was born in Gujarat, India, daughter of the late Chhotubhai D. Mehta and Savitaben (Naik) Mehta.

She enjoyed a happy childhood in Amalsad near the family farm and completed her high school education...

Sep 1, 2020

Ronald W. "Ron" Houghton, 50, of Easton, PA passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Reading Hospital, Reading, PA. He was the husband of Sherri L. Houghton with whom he celebrated 13 years of marriage on July 13, 2020.

Born in Passaic, NJ, he was the son of Ronald C. Houghton of Piscataway, NJ and Elizabeth A....

Aug 28, 2020

Elaine Dian Molnar, 75, of Harmony Township, NJ passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 in her daughter's home surrounded by her son-in-law and her daughter. Elaine was born at East Stroudsburg Hospital, now known as St. Luke's Monroe Campus on July 31,1945. She was the daughter of the late Edwin Miller and Kathryn (Kattie) Stoll Miller of Bangor,...

Aug 28, 2020

Leilani G. Perruso, 82, of Wilson Borough passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 in Gracedale Nursing Home, in Nazareth.

Leilani was born in New Jersey, of the late Dr. George and Irene "Johnnie" ( Bolton) Gruver. She was a graduate of Bangor High School, the class of 1956. She was a proud cheerleader of Bangor High...

Aug 23, 2020

Susan R. Fairchild, 49, of Easton, PA, passed away on Sunday, August, 23, 2020 in her home, with her children at her side. Susan was born in Belleville, NJ and raised in Forks Township, a daughter of Cathy Rooney of Easton, and the late Michael Rooney.

It all started when they traded sandwiches in the cafeteria. Susan...

Aug 15, 2020

Harbans S. Serah, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospice House.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp).

Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com.

Aug 13, 2020

William J. Yankowy, 93, of Nazareth, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.

William was born in Nazareth, PA, a son of the late William M. and Julia (Dupschek) Yankowy.

William was married to the former Catherine M. DeBona, until her passing in February 2015. He served in the...

Aug 12, 2020

Aaron Charles Vanwhy, 76, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospice House.

Aaron was born in East Stroudsburg, PA, a son of the late John and Jennifer (Ward) Vanwhy.

Aaron was married to the former Sandra L. Lippy, with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage last...

Aug 10, 2020

Nancy L. Nicotera-Condon, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 in her home.

Nancy was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Paul and Josephine (Misero) Eonik, and the late Arthur "Tippy" Nicotera.

Nancy was married to Wayne Condon until his passing. She was a graduate of Easton High...

Aug 10, 2020

Mario Domenico Ianni, 68, of Pen Argyl, PA, passed away on August 10, 2020, at home surrounded by family.

Mario was born in Camp Kilmer, NJ, a son of the late Gennaro Domenico and Margaret Evaughn (Grantz) Ianni.

Mario was married to the former Melinda J. Bell, with whom he celebrated 33 years of marriage...

Aug 7, 2020

Robert L. Werkheiser, 93, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born in Bartonsville, PA, a son of the late Lavere Franklin and Susan Idella (Smith) Werkheiser.

Robert was married to Jane "Jenny" (Giordano) Werkheiser, with whom he celebrated 55 years of...

Aug 5, 2020

Stanley J. Marcus, Jewish World War II Veteran and Holocaust Liberator, formerly of Rutherford, Teaneck, Old Tappan, and Farmingdale, NJ, died peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 94 in his home in Easton, PA.

Stanley was born May 4, 1926 in Jersey City, NJ to Robert and Bessie Marcus. Stanley grew up humbly above his...

Jul 30, 2020

Marilyn L. Eckert, 77, of Easton, PA, peacefully went to be with the Lord onThursday, July 30, 2020, surrounded by her lovingfamily. Marilyn was born in Passaic, NJ and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Mann. She was a 1960 graduate of Nutley High School; and worked as a Medical Secretary at different hospitals, and Pharmacy Tech....

Jul 24, 2020

George D. Moran, 88, of Forks Twp., PA, peacefully went to the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2020.

George was born in Hokendauqua, PA, a son of the late Robert J. and Florence (Meganhardt) Moran.

George was married to the former Josephine Bobinis until her passing in 2008. He served his country in the United...

Jul 23, 2020

Luis Antonio Medina, Sr., 88, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in his home.

Luis was born in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Santos and Mercedes (DeLeon) Medina.

Luis was married to the former Aida Luisa Diaz, with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage last January....

Jul 20, 2020

James Kostura, Jr. (Jim) of Palmer Township, PA passed away peacefully at home from pancreatic cancer on Monday, July 20, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife and children.

James was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late James and Clara (Szkeres) Kostura.

James was married to the former Jane Finelli, with whom he...

Jul 11, 2020

Agnes G. Caffrey, 97, formerly of Forks Township and Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Country Meadows, Bethlehem.

Agnes was born in Three Springs, PA, a daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Balles) Tokar.

Agnes was married to Aloysius A. Caffrey until his passing in 1999. She was...

Jul 10, 2020

Donna P. Bolling, 73, of Forks Township passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 in Manor Care, Easton, PA.  She was the wife of Fred W. Bolling III.  They were married 49 years before he passed away on March 30, 2020.

Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Chester P. and Edythe L. (Hammontree)...