Obituary Listing

Jul 28, 2018

Dorothy E. Amato, 93, of Easton passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 in her daughter Bonnie's home.

Dorothy was born in Easton on June 1, 1925.  She was the daughter of the late Steve and Anna (Thompson) Dimmis.

Dorothy was married to the late Christopher "Christy" Amato, with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage....

Jul 26, 2018

Harold Craft, 86, of Easton passed away Thursday July 26, 2018 in Gardens at Easton Nursing Home.

Born September 17, 1931 in Trenton, NJ; he was a son of the late John Paul and Helen (Bumgardener) Craft.

Harold worked in housekeeping and floor maintenance in Genesis Elder Care in Phillipsburg, NJ for many years.

Jul 24, 2018

Clayborn P. Maddux, 85, of Easton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in Old Orchard Nursing Home.

Clayborn was born on February 3, 1933 in Lunenburg County, VA, to the late Luther and Gertrude Maddux.

Clayborn is survived by four children with Frances Coates: Clayborn Jr., Joann, Joan and Djuna; four children with...

Jul 23, 2018

Frank John Clark, III, 85, of Bethlehem Township, PA, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 in St. Luke's Fountain Hill. He shared 63 years of marriage with the former Marie Durako before her passing on November 21, 2017.

The only child of the late Frank Jr. and Kathryn (Fleugel) Clark, Frank was born and raised in...

Jul 23, 2018

Warren Lazar, 87, of Easton, PA passed away, Monday, July 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in New York City, NY, he was a son of the late Samuel W. and Sylvia (Schneider) Lazarowitz.

Warren was married to the love of his life Ellen (Milheim) Lazar for 60 years. He...

Jul 21, 2018

Alvera "Vivian" T. (Tomaino) Bianco, 95, of Easton passed away, Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Sacred Heart Senior Living- Center Valley. She was the wife of the late Thomas S. Bianco who passed away in 2001.

Born September 7, 1922 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Louis A. and Mary A. (Fragale) Tomaino.

Jul 19, 2018

Anthony J. George, Sr., 84, of Hellertown passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital- Bethlehem.

Born August 1, 1933 in Falls, PA. He was a son of the late Leo and Sadie (Decker) George.

Anthony was married to Lois A. (Donato) George for 46 years. He was a graduate from Roman Catholic...

Jul 11, 2018

Jane D. Chesney, 86, of Easton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Manor Care.

She was born in Hackensack, NJ.

Jane is survived by her sons Robin Chesney, Kim Chesney; and a daughter Faith Chesney. She was preceded in death by a son Dale Chesney.

Services will be private at...

Jul 11, 2018

Michael F. Erdie, 86, of Easton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born in Nazareth, PA on August 28, 1931 to the late Wendell and Mary (Searock) Erdie.

Michael worked at Penn Dixie Cement Corp. in Nazareth, PA, prior to joining the US...

Jul 7, 2018

James B. Bennett, 48, of Easton passed away Saturday July 7, 2018 at his residence.

Born December 15, 1969, he was a son of Alice C. (Kelly) Bennett and the late Benjamin Bennett who passed away April 17, 2010.

In addition to his mother, James is survived by three brothers, Jeff Bennett and wife Kathy,...

Jul 7, 2018

Alberta M. Rodenbough, 95, of Easton passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Gracedale Nursing Home.

Born in Annandale, New Jersey she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Retta (Height) Rodenbough.

Alberta is survived by two sons, Donald Rodenbough and Barry Rodenbough and wife Gladys; seven grandchildren, Megan, Cody, Colton, Garrick, Stacey, Rachel...

Jul 6, 2018

Barbara Ann Speciale, 76, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018 in her home.

Barbara was born in Blacklick Twp., PA, a daughter of the late Vincent and Sophie (Sopata) Speciale. She is survived by her sons Gregory Matthew Smith and companion Tammy Shultz of Easton, Jeffrey Todd Smith and wife Stephanie of Bethlehem;...

Jul 4, 2018

Anthony R. Barroqueiro, 31, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Born December 31, 1986 in Livingston, NJ he was a son of the late Jose A. Barroqueiro and Carol M. (Jenkins) Barroqueiro-Medina.

Anthony enjoyed many things in life including traveling, cooking, music, fishing and being able to help people. He...

Jul 4, 2018

Sandra L. Gordon, 53, of Forks Twp., PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.

Sandra was born in Germany, a daughter of C. Lewis Banghart, and the late Ann (Buchsel) Banghart.

Sandra was married to Richard A. Gordon, with whom she celebrated 30 years of marriage. She worked...

Jul 2, 2018

Donald G. Darlington, 83, of Easton, PA, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at Easton Hospital. He was the husband of Marcia F. Darlington to whom he had celebrated 57 years of marriage with in February.

Born July 8, 1934 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Donald G. and Ruth (Meck) Darlington.

Jul 2, 2018

Roseann Gansel, 73, of East Stroudsburg, PA, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 in Old Orchard Health Care Center.

Roseann was born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Frances (Rossi) Burke.

Roseann was married to Frank Gansel until his passing in 2008. She was a Vice President for Provident Bank....

Jul 1, 2018

Frances M. Melhem, 79, of Forks Twp. passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, July 1, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Philipsburg, NJ a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Budzinak) Baka.  Frances is survived by her husband John J. Melhem with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Frances is a graduate...

Jun 30, 2018

Barbara E. Rabbitt, 80, formerly of Palmer Twp., passed away on June 30, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at Country Meadows in Forks Twp.

Barbara was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late LeRoy and Mary (Sinchak) Kresge.

She was a graduate of St. Brendan High School in Brooklyn, NY, class of 1955....

Jun 28, 2018

Phuc Hoang, 75, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 in St. Luke's Anderson.

Phuc was born in Vietnam and was a son of the late Inh and Huyen Van (Matta) Hoang.

Phuc was married to the late Hai Thi with whom he celebrated 55 years of marriage. He was a...

Jun 27, 2018

Dr. John J. Ialeggio, 68, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away peacefully June 27, 2018 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born in Newark, NJ, a son of the late John G. and Mildred (Kajano) Ialeggio.

He was married to Joanne (Esposito), with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage last...