Obituary Listing

Apr 24, 2020

Eleanor "Nanny" Jensen, age 80, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Care One East Brunswick, NJ from complications of the Covid-19 virus.

She was born to the late Emil and Bertha Thiemann on September 9, 1939 in Staten Island, NY.

She graduated high school in 1957 from Tottenville High School. For twenty-five years...

Apr 23, 2020

Angelo "Simba" Testa, 92, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Old Orchard Health Care Center.

Angelo was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, a son of the late Antonio and Guisseppina (Caracozza) Testa.

Angelo was married to the former Anna S. Piscitello until her passing on April 4, 2020. He served...

Apr 23, 2020

Michael K. Piperata, 60, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 23, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus.

Michael was born in Easton, PA, son of Patricia (Taylor) Piperata of Palmer Twp., and the late Dominick Piperata.

Michael was married to the former Kathy M. VanSyckle, with whom he celebrated 34 years...

Apr 22, 2020

Ignatius "Iggy" P. Merlo, 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in Easton Manor Care.

Iggy was born in Pittston, PA, a son of the late Leonardo and Giovannina "Jennie" (Montagna) Merlo.

Iggy was married to the former Connie Platia until her passing in 2015. He was a graduate of Pittston High School, class...

Apr 21, 2020

Oana Ion, 37, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in her home. Oana was born in Bucharest, Romania, she was a daughter of Ion and Ana (Stoicescu) Ion.

She was a Certified Nurse's Aide at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown.

In addition to her parents, Oana is survived by a son...

Apr 17, 2020

Josephine T. Symia, 92, formerly of Palmer Township died Friday, April 17, 2020.  She was the widow of the Joseph A. Symia who died in 1989.

Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (George) Simon.

She was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, Easton, a...

Apr 17, 2020

Shirley J. Morrone of Easton, PA passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Manor Care in Easton, PA at the age of 94.

Shirley was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, a daughter of the late Harry Matlock and Alice M. (Baker) Petty.

Shirley was married to Michael Morrone, Sr., until his passing in 1971. She...

Apr 16, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Morris Hutchison, 72, of Easton, PA, passed away on April 16, 2020 in Macungie, PA.

Elizabeth was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, a daughter of the late Harry M. and Albina (Mazza) Morris.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Washington High School, Washington, NJ, class of 1965; and received her Nursing Degree from Northeastern Hospital...

Apr 13, 2020

Biagia (Antoci) Nicastro, 91, of Bethlehem Twp., PA, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus.

Biagia was born in Comiso Province, RG, Sicily, a daughter of the late Raffaele and Giovanna (Ravalli) Antoci.

Biagia was married to Nunzio Nicastro until his passing. She was completely devoted to her family....

Apr 12, 2020

Rita Marie Colver, 82, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 in Country Meadows Nursing Home.

Rita was born in Easton, PA a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Canone) Isaac.

Rita was married to Gerald E. Colver, until his passing in 2006. She was a graduate of Easton Catholic...

Apr 9, 2020

Sebastian "Sonny" Merlo, 82, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus.

Sonny was born in Pittston, PA, a son of the late Leonardo and Giovannina "Jennie" (Montagna) Merlo.

Sonny was a graduate of Easton High School, class of 1955, and served in the US Army....

Apr 9, 2020

Jorge B. Ayala, Jr., 56, of Easton passed away April 9, 2020 in his home.  He was the husband of the late Jacqueline (Marsch) Ayala.  Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Jorge B. Ayala, Sr. and the late Paulina (Santiago) Ayala.  After graduation from high school, Jorge attended the University of New...

Apr 7, 2020

Robert "Bubba" Koiro, 70, of Hellertown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus.

Robert was born in Wilkes Barre, PA, a son of the late Leo Matthew and Catherine (Peterson) Koiro.

Robert is survived by a brother Gerald "Jerry" Koiro of Yantis, TX and his Lifesharing family who...

Apr 7, 2020

Dorie Roscioli (1935-2020)

"The goal of life isn't to live forever, but to create something that will." Dorie Roscioli did just that. She emanated warmth, kindness and generosity to anyone whose path crossed hers. On April 7, 2020, she was called to join her husband after nearly nine years without him, leaving behind a legacy of selflessness...

Apr 6, 2020

Joan Malkowski, 79, of Easton, PA, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospice House.

Joan was born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph and Celia (Dresner) Prete. Joan worked in the mortgage industry for many years before retiring.

Joan enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren who were the...

Apr 4, 2020

Anna S. Testa, 86, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 in St. Luke's VNA Hospice House.

Anna was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Gaetano and Rosalia (Calabrese) Piscitello.

Anna was married to Angelo Testa, with whom she celebrated 64 years of marriage last August. She was...

Apr 4, 2020

Dolores T. Darcy, 75, formerly of Yonkers, NY died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at home with her family in Easton, PA.  Born in Yonkers, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Repasky) Romanchik.  A graduate of Commerce High School, she was a clerical worker for Midway Electric, Yonkers for many years before retiring.

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