Obituary Listing

Sep 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Charles E. "Zeke" Bellis III June 23, 1960 to September 1, 2025

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Charles E. "Zeke" Bellis III, 65, of Palmer Township, who passed away peacefully in his home on September 1st, 2025.

Born on June 23, 1960, Zeke was the...

Aug 31, 2025

Roberta Ann Proud, 82, formerly of Asbury, NJ passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Country Meadows in Bethlehem. Born on March 21, 1944 in Oreland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Jesse (Morris) Kraft.

She graduated from Springfield High School in 1962 and was employed as a nursing assistant for Hunterdon...

Aug 31, 2025

Julia E. Andreas, 99, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Arden Courts in Allentown. She was born on August 25, 1926.

Julia was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Richard Andreas.

Interment will take place at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Allentown. Arrangements are...

Aug 30, 2025

Nancy Ellen (Erath) Morris, 80, of Astoria NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 30, 2025.

Born on April 20, 1945 to George and Gertrude (Hecht) Erath, Nancy lived a life filled with love, kindness, and dedication to others. She worked at Our Lady of Fatima CCD School, Piscataway Regional School, and Pharmacia. She was...

Aug 28, 2025

George Wesley Houser, 66, of Easton, PA passed away peacefully, on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Born in Easton, PA, on December 21,1958, he was the son of the late George Robert and Angelina H. (Sottosanti) Houser.

He graduated from Easton High School, the class of 1976. Wesley worked as a car salesman at Volkswagen and Saturn Dealerships....

Aug 24, 2025

Gregory Thomas, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Born in Newark, NJ, on July 10, 1946 he was a son of the late Arthur R. and Alice M. (Geffinger) Thomas.

Greg worked as an assistant manager and manager for Shop Rite Village Supermarkets for 50 years before his retirement. Since childhood he loved...

Aug 16, 2025

Mark "Pops" A. Levan, 69, of Easton passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Allentown on June 12, 1956, he was a son of the late Carl G. and Geraldine M. (Rice) Levan.

He graduated from Dieruff High School. He worked as a manager for Dempsey and...

Aug 16, 2025

Robert S. Weinert, 46, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Born on March 18, 1979 in Livingston, NJ, he was the son of the late Diane (Tomczyk) Weinert.

He graduated from West Morris Central High School. He was employed at Lux Motor Works Customization before becoming a broker for Mazda. Robert was also...

Aug 15, 2025

William R. Medina, 83, of Easton passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. Born on May 25, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY he was a son of the late Serafin and Hermina (Sanabria) Medina.

William was employed at the US Post Office where he served in Leadership and training for Spanish speaking associates. He ended his career as...

Aug 12, 2025

Josephine F. DeWitt, 89, of Easton passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Born in Easton on July 26, 1936, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Stella (DeCristofaro) Bondonese.

She graduated from Easton High School. Josephine worked for Binney and Smith until she retired. After her retirement, she worked part time at Dollar...

Aug 11, 2025

Raymond Torre, 89, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born on April 19, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Emilo and Marcella (Forney) Torre.

Raymond was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church. He proudly served in the United States...

Aug 6, 2025

John William Griffiths III, 68, of Palmer Twp., PA passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem Campus, surrounded by his wife and children. Born on November 18, 1956 in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of John William Griffiths, Jr. and the late Gladys Marie (Weber) Griffiths.

He graduated from Morris Knolls...

Jul 31, 2025

Robert L. Liiro, 86, of Easton passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in Roseto on February 20, 1939, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Philomena "Mamie" (Falcone) Liiro.

He was a graduate of Bangor High School, class of 1956. Robert was the owner and Director Emeritus of...

Jul 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished matriarch, Susan "Sanna" Baurkot of Palmer Township, who left us peacefully on July 30, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on October 2, 1937 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Unis) Baurkot. Sanna was a guiding light in our family, radiating...

Jul 30, 2025

Pietro Gambino, 68, of Schnecksville, PA passed away on July 30, 2025 at St. Luke's Allentown Campus. Born on February 25, 1957 in Torretta, Sicily, he was the son of the late Calogero and Calogera (Croce) Gambino.

Pietro Gambino (1957 - 2025) was a caring, loyal, dedicated and hardworking individual who always put his family first.  Born...

Jul 27, 2025

Stephen D. Mangino, 87, of Williams Township, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025 at his home. Born January 1, 1938 in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Angelo and Anna (Lombardo) Mangino. He and his wife Dorothy (Wieser) Mangino were married for 55 years until her death in 2014.

Stephen was a graduate of...

Jul 18, 2025

Manuel E. Morales, 77, of Easton, PA, formerly of Staten Island, NY, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Manuel and Eluz (Pabon) Morales.  Manuel built a life rooted in hard work, laughter, and love. A skilled HVAC mechanic by...

Jul 14, 2025

Mark N. Ambrose, 55, of Allentown, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025.

"All babies and dogs sense and know my kind and gentle heart" was one of Mark's favorite quotes—something he often said about himself. And honestly, everything about that phrase is true.

Mark could do anything he set his mind to.

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Jul 13, 2025

Bernard J. Rafferty, 98, of Easton, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Easton on April 21, 1927 he was a son of the late James N. and Elizabeth T. (Sheetz) Rafferty.

He graduated from Easton Catholic High School class of 1945 and enlisted in...

Jul 11, 2025

Roger Dreisbach-Williams, 77, son of the late Jules and Katherine Glover Williams, died on July 11.   Born in Oklahoma, he grew up on all sides of the Ohio-Indiana border including his secondary education years in East Lansing, MI.  Having moved nine times during childhood, he finally settled in Williams Township for 40 years.

A member of the...