Obituary Listing

Sep 8, 2016

Michael A. Kulik, 77, of Wilson Boro, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 in Easton, PA.

Michael was born in Forbes Road, PA, a son of the late Michael and Helen (Braha) Kulik.

Michael served in the US Army. He was a sales rep. for US Steel for many years.

He...

Sep 6, 2016

Annie M. Pritchard, 83, of Forks Twp., PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Annie was born in London, England, a daughter of the late Michael and Lillian (Shaw) OConnor.

Annie was married to Albert O. Pritchard with whom she celebrated 59 years of marriage. She...

Aug 30, 2016

Name: Sophie S. Baba Speciale, 95 of Wilson Boro., passed away Tuesday August 30, 2016 in her home in the arms of her daughter Joyce.

Born: She was born on December 19, 1920 in Windber, PA a daughter of the late Joseph and Katharine Koscielniak Sopata

Personal: Sophie was preceded in death by her husband...

Aug 28, 2016

Name: Jean Roccaro, 85 of Palmer Twp., passed away Sunday August 28, 2016 in ManorCare, Palmer Twp.

Born: She was born on April 19, 1931 in Easton a daughter of the late John and Anna Sanfilippo Roccaro.

Personal: Jean was a graduate of Easton High School class of 1948, and Easton Hospital School of Nursing...

Aug 25, 2016

Nadine Ned Shaheen, 90, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Ned was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Peter and Mary (Cully) Shaheen.

Ned was married to the former Gloria Mary Abboud. He was a graduate of Easton High School, and received a Bachelors...

Aug 24, 2016

Name: Ed Riley, 78, of Palmer Township, passed away in the arms of his daughter on Wednesday evening, August 24, 2016, while in the empathetic care of St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.

Born: Born in Pittston, PA on August 28, 1937, Ed was about to celebrate his 79th birthday. The youngest child of the late James B....

Aug 22, 2016

Cuong Van, 70, of Easton, PA, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 in his home.

Cuong was born in An Nhon Binhdinh, Vietnam, a son of the late Van Thuong and Dang Thi Hao.

Cuong was married to the former Thu Tran. He was a Machinist for MalMark. He served in the Vietnamese Air...

Aug 22, 2016

Doris A. Tomaino, 85, of Easton, PA, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 in Manor Care, Palmer Twp.

Doris was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Paul and Margaret (Badway) Salvaggio.

Doris was married to George Peter Tomaino, Sr. before his passing. She worked in Billing at Laubachs Department Store for...

Aug 21, 2016

Rita M. Polidoro, 89, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Rita was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys (Martin) Murphy.

Rita was married to Vincent Polidoro before his passing in 2012. She was a graduate of Wilson High School, class of...

Aug 20, 2016

Salvatore S. Merlo, 97, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Saturday, August, 20, 2016 in his home.

Salvatore was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, a son of the late Salvatore and Rose (Mugavero) Merlo.

Salvatore was married to the former Mary Presto before her passing in 2015. He was a butcher for Peoples Market and later...

Aug 19, 2016

Anna Rutt, 93, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, Pa.

Anna was born in Penn Allen, PA, a daughter of the late Mathew and Mary (Topolniski) Romanish.

Anna retired in 1984 from Kramers textile, in Nazareth, PA. Anna was an avid gardener and animal lover. She loved to...

Aug 19, 2016

William Anthony Bondonese, 76, of Forks Twp., passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 in St Lukes Warren Hospital. William was born in Easton a son of the late William E. and Stella (DeCristofaro) Bondonese.He was employed for many years by J.T.Baker Chemical Company, Easton News Company and the Express Times.William was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church...

Aug 15, 2016

Philip Michael Ditalia, 28, of Walnutport, PA, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016.

Philip was born in Bethlehem, PA, a son of Joseph and Patricia (Kamm) Ditalia of Walnutport.

Philip was a graduate of Northampton High School. He was a chef for various restaurants in the valley. He was of the Catholic faith.

Aug 15, 2016

Michael H. Thompson, was born on March 27, 1958 in Kingston Jamaica, West Indies. He was born to mother Cathlin Palmer, a homemaker and father Cyril Thompson, a train conductor who both preceded him in death. Michael was dedicated to his family, his friends, his politics, his passion for art, and especially to the love of his life, his wife...

Aug 9, 2016

Robert H. Willever, 89, of Easton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Robert was born in Stewartsville, NJ, a son of the late Keith and Hazel (Gishel) Willever; and step-mother Elsie Willever.

Robert was married to the former Marian Ciccarelli, before her passing in 2012. He worked for the Victaulic...

Aug 5, 2016

Samuel P. Alercia, 92, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Samuel was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Gaetano and Dominica (Oieni) Alercia.

Samuel was married to the former Grace Sanguedohe, with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage last April 24. He took part...

Aug 5, 2016

George T. Luchento, 67, of Easton, PA, passed away on August 5, 2016 in his home.

George was born in Jersey City, NJ, a son of Natale Luchento, and the late Carmella (Baratta) Luchento.

George was married to the former Alice Danow, and celebrated 48 years of marriage last January 27. He received his Masters...

Aug 5, 2016

Lawrence W. O'Neill, known as Larry or Pop-Pop to his many, many friends, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5th, at the age of 88. He was born and raised in Chicago, and lived the American Dream. He served in the US Army during the Korean War, and later graduated from DePaul University. He went to work as a stock...

Aug 3, 2016

Leonarda T. Grifo Our beloved Lee passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 3, 2016. She was born on February 4, 1925 to Crocefissa Geraci and Antonio Geraci of Sommatino, Italy. She was married to the late Honorable Richard D. Grifo for 54 years. Lee is survived by her brothers Richard A. Geraci, of Dalton, Georgia and Frank Geraci,...

Jul 29, 2016

Mildred Lois Rabbitt, 85, of Northampton, PA, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 in Sacred Heart Senior Living Hospice, in Center Valley, PA.

Mildred was born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late James and Thelma (Steward) Rabbitt. She moved from Brooklyn to Scotch Plains, NJ in 1984, where she lived until 2015.

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