Obituary Listing

Jan 20, 2019

Marie A. Decking, 91, of Easton, PA passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 in Easton Hospital.

Marie was born in Easton, PA , a daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Rota) Franco.

Marie was an Easton High School graduate the class of 1946. Marie was a dedicated...

Jan 18, 2019

Beatrice D. Harrison, 84, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 in Moravian Village Rehab Center.

Beatrice was born in Roseto, PA, the daughter of the late Antonio and Elizabeth (Cocciardi-Ciliberti) DeFranco.

Beatrice was a graduate of Bangor High School, class of 1952.  She married H. Eugene Harrison, whom she met while...

Jan 18, 2019

Stephen Konopka, 92, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown, PA.

He was born on November 23, 1926, in West Easton, PA, the only son of the late Makar and Anna (Terleski) Konopka.

Stephen was married to the former Mary...

Jan 15, 2019

Carl E. Kastner, Jr., 87, passed away on January 15, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

Born November 10, 1931, Carl grew up in Maplewood, NJ.  A constant tinkerer and entrepreneur from a young age (he formed his first company as a teenager trimming local trees and importing Christmas trees to the United States), Carl developed...

Jan 15, 2019

Benjamin Cavotta, Sr., 98, of Easton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in Manor Care.

Benjamin was born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Domeno and Elvira (DiChiara) Cavotta.

Benjamin was married to Mildred Cavotta until her passing in 2001. He served in the US Navy during World War II. Benjamin...

Jan 11, 2019

Beatrice Dragotta, 97, of Salisbury Twp., PA, formerly of Southside Easton, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 in her home.

Beatrice was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Pietro and Rosalia (Matassa) Rivilli.

Beatrice was married to Philip A. Dragotta, until his passing in 2006. She was a seamstress for the...

Jan 10, 2019

Margaret A. Zito, 85, of Easton, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 in Gracedale Nursing Home.

Margaret was born in Bangor, PA, a daughter of the late Erminio and Rose (Buzzuto) Febbo.

Margaret was married to Nicholas Zito until his passing in 1999. She was a supervisor for a local clothing manufacturer.

Jan 9, 2019

Salvatore J. Cappadona, 91, of Easton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in his home.

Salvatore was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Vito and Rosalie (Stassi) Cappadona.

Salvatore was married to the former Frances Sulfaro with whom he celebrated 48 years of marriage last May. He was a graduate...

Jan 5, 2019

Rocco C. Panuccio, 92, of Pen Argyl, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Rocco was born in Easton, PA; a son of the late Giuseppe and Rose ( DeMaria) Panuccio. He was the husband of Catherine M. (Haas) Panuccio with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage this...

Jan 5, 2019

Marie P. Knoff, 86, of Easton, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 in Country Meadows in Bethlehem, surrounded by her loving family.

Marie was born in Brooklyn, NY; she was the daughter of the late James and EdnaMae (Barrett) Preston.

She worked many years as a receptionist. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother...

Jan 4, 2019

Joseph F. Ganssle, 97, of Easton, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 in Holy Family Manor – Bethlehem.

Joe was born in Hellertown, PA; he was a son of the late Joseph F. and Mary E. (Nicholas) Ganssle. He was the husband of the late Bertha (Betty) L. Kaschenbach.

He was a structural fitter...

Jan 1, 2019

Dr. Joseph P. Hopkins, 84, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in St. Luke's Hospice House.

Joseph was born in Scranton, PA, a son of the late Patrick and Anna (Ferguson) Hopkins.

Joseph was married to the former Maureen E. Walsh, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage last...

Dec 30, 2018

Virginia Rowson, 93, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 in Country Meadows Retirement Community.

Virginia was born on April 5, 1924 in Virden, Manitoba, Canada, a daughter of the late George and Florence (Markem) Rowson.

Virginia moved to the United States and became a citizen on January 10, 1961 in...

Dec 28, 2018

Genevieve D. Falcone, 96, of Easton passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 in Brookdale Grandon Farms – Mechanicsburg, PA.

Born in Springfield, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Flora (Caruso) Cirillo.

Genevieve was married to the late Nicholas Falcone until his passing in 1996. She was a member of St. Anthony...

Dec 27, 2018

Deborah L. Doerner, 61, of Kunkletown, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018.

Deborah was born in San Francisco, CA, a daughter of the late Samuel and Roberta (Ivey) Frankenfield.

Deborah was married to Thomas F. Doerner, until his passing in 2014. She was an office manager for Total Energy Services, in Millville, NJ....

Dec 27, 2018

Christine Migliazza, 57, of Easton, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Gracedale Nursing Home.

Christine was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Olga (Ajhar) Migliazza.

Christine was a graduate of Easton Area School District. She was awarded three gold medals in Baton Rouge at the national Special...

Dec 24, 2018

Thomas D. Condosta, 86, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 in his home peacefully in his sleep.

Thomas was born in Cliffside Park, NJ, a son of the late Gaetano M. and Maria (Basta) Condosta.

Thomas was married to the former Lois E. Placet, with whom he celebrated 58 years...

Dec 23, 2018

Margaret N. Pacenti, 83, of Easton, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 in Old Orchard Health Care Center.

Margaret was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Sam and Mary (Sheola) Patti.

Margaret was married to James Pacenti, Jr., until his passing. She was a Machine Operator for Crayola Factory. She...

Dec 23, 2018

James F. Berg (Jim), 54, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on December 23, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family. He was happily married to his bride, Joan Berg, nee Donohue, with whom he celebrated 27 years of marriage this past June. Together they had three children: James, Danielle, and Thomas. Jim was the son of Frederick...

Dec 22, 2018

Christine A. Marsh, 70, of Easton, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 22, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Bethlehem, PA , a daughter of the late Clover and Annetta (Young) Schippang.

Christine was a graduate of Easton Area High School, the class of 1966. She was married to the love...