Nicolina R. Gianguzi
Apr 30, 2020
Nicolina "Nickie" R. Gianguzi, 90, of Forks Twp., PA, passed away on April 30, 2020 in Old Orchard Healthcare.
Nicolina was born May 1, 1929 in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Francesco and Biaggia (Patti) Regina.
Nicolina was married to Charles Gianguzi Sr., who passed away on February 13, 2003. She was a...
Alexander R. Lasorsa
Apr 30, 2020
Alexander Lasorsa (Big Al and Pop), of Palmer Township, passed away on April 30, 2020 at Country Meadows in Bethlehem, PA. Born in Scranton in 1927, he resided in High Bridge, NJ for 35 years before moving to Palmer Township in 1993. Alex played football at Temple University and graduated from Seton Hall University in 1951. Alex spent his...
Edith E. Morello
Apr 29, 2020
On April 29, 2020, Edith E. ("Edie") Morello was reunited on Heaven's dance floor with her husband Joe, the love of her life. Edie passed away from complications of Coronavirus and pneumonia at JourneyCare Hospice Care Center of Barrington, IL.
Born in Easton, PA on April 17, 1923, Edie was the last of six girls and one...
Sergio Amador
Apr 29, 2020
Sergio Amador, 47, of Palmer Township passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Ingenio la Providencia, Mexico, he was a son of Artemio Amador Hernandez and Elma De la Cruz. Educated in Mexico, Sergio was a construction worker by trade. He was a Catholic and attended Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Easton....
Jennifer L. Mandarino
Apr 27, 2020
Jennifer L. Mandarino, 54, of Washington Twp., PA, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020.
Jennifer was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of Ralph and Jeanette (Sartor) Lopardo of Bangor, PA.
Jennifer was married to John Mandarino with whom she celebrated 8 years of marriage last November. She was a graduate of Bangor Area...
Barbara B. (Dirienz) Reidda
Apr 26, 2020
Barbara B. Â (DiRienz) Reidda, 85, of William's Twp., PA, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 in Old Orchard Manor Care.
Barbara was born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Harold Bick, Sr., and Adeline (Marotta) Bick.
Barbara was married to Joseph Reidda, Jr., with whom she celebrated 21 years of marriage. She...
Richard C. Kaniper
Apr 26, 2020
Richard C. Kaniper, 89, of Easton, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2020 in his home with his wife and beloved dogs by his side.
Richard was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, a son of the late Charles and Ethel (McFall) Kaniper.
Richard was married to Dawn (Ehly) Kaniper. They celebrated 42 years of...
Hildegard Penzes
Apr 25, 2020
Hildegard Penzes, 92, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.
Hildegard was born in Vizvar, Hungary, a daughter of the late Artillery Capt. Otto Peterfai and Angela (Fuchs) Peterfai. She was predeceased by her parents and brothers Kornel and Otto.
Hildegard was married to Joseph I....
Eleanor B. Jensen
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...
Angelo "Simba" Testa
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...
Michael K. Piperata
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...
Ignatius "Iggy" P. Merlo
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...
Oana Ion
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...
Josephine Theresa Symia
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...
Shirley J. Morrone
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...
Elizabeth Ann Hutchison
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...
Biagia Nicastro
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....
Rita Marie Colver
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...
Sebastian "Sonny" Merlo
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....
Jorge B. Ayala, Jr.
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...
