Obituary Listing

Apr 23, 2016

Frances Mary Castronova DelSerro, 94, formerly of Palmer Twp., passed away on Saturday,April 23, 2016 in Abbington Manor, Williams Twp.

Frances was a daughter of the late Pietro and Catherine (Paone) Notaro.

Frances retired in 1983 from the former Northampton Pants Co. of Easton and had been previously employed by the former Strongwear Pants company...

Apr 22, 2016

Matthew Mike Celia, 84, of Emmaus, PA, formerly of Easton, PA, passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, April 22, 2016.

Mike was born in West Easton, a son of the late Anthony and Leonora (Gualano) Celia.

Mike was married to the former RoseMarie Csizmar, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage last September...

Apr 19, 2016

Conan P. Anthony, 87, of Easton, PA, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 in Manor Care, Palmer Township, PA.Conan was born in Easton, PA, son of the late Nassim and Katherine (Canone) Anthony.Conan was married to the former Doura Kassis before her passing on April 24, 2014. Conan worked for Conrail for 40 years. Conan was a devoted...

Apr 19, 2016

Ricky Van, 46, of Easton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in St. Lukes VNA Hospice House.

Ricky was born in Saigon, Vietnam, a son of Thanh Moc Van and Ly Thi Quach.

He was a Mechanic for AMCOR of Allentown.

In addition to his parents, Ricky is survived by his...

Apr 17, 2016

Raymond John Volkert, 69 of Bethlehem Twp., passed away Sunday April 17, 2016 in his home.

He was born on December 15, 1946 in Easton a son of the late Raymond L. and Louise Reinhardt Volkert.

Raymond was an auto enthusiast. He was the proprietor of Volkerts Texaco in Wilson Boro and later Ray Volkerts...

Apr 17, 2016

Carol A. Brancale, 54, of Forks Twp., PA, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 in St. Lukes Hospice House.

Carol was born in Brooklyn, NY, but most of her life she lived in Commack, NY, a daughter of Louise M. (DeFatta) Brancale, and the late Joseph Brancale.

Carol was a Computer Programmer for Peerless...

Apr 15, 2016

Salvatore Sportelli, 80, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016 in his home.

Salvatore was born in Long Island City, NY, a son of the late Cesare and Anna (Cafariella) Sportelli.

Salvatore was married to the former Patricia M. Bertha before her passing in 2010. He was a proprietor of Sal Sportelli...

Apr 11, 2016

Robert P. Wright, 57, of Bethlehem Twp., PA, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 in St. Lukes Hospice House.

Robert was born on April 12, 1958 in Wilkes Barre, PA, a son of the late Wilbur and Teresa Wright.

Robert was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, class of 1976. He worked at...

Apr 11, 2016

John R. Antonacci, Sr., 89, formerly of Easton, PA, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill.

John was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Diego and Milina (Cologi) Antonacci.

John worked as a Millwright for Ingersoll Rand in Phillipsburg, NJ for 24 years. He served in...

Apr 8, 2016

Emanuel Manny Cappello, 100, formerly of Palmer Twp. passed away Friday, April 8th, 2016 in the Easton Home. He was born March 3, 1916 in NY,NY a son of the late Joseph and Barbara Cappello.

Emanuel was the proprietor of the former C & M Dress Company of Easton for many years before retiring in 1976. He...

Apr 4, 2016

Louis R. Ferrante, Jr., 77, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016 in his home.

Louis was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Louis Ferrante Sr., and Lucia (Pellicotti) Ferrante.

Louis was married to the former Sandra Slocum, with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage last December...

Apr 2, 2016

Scott R. Hunt, 63, of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Old Orchard Manor Care.

Scott was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Donald and Esther (Whalen) Hunt.

Scott was a graduate of Wilson Area High School, class of 1971. He received a Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design...

Mar 21, 2016

John Rick Rickoski, 69, of Wilson Borough, PA, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg.

John was born in Wilkes Barre, PA, a son of the late John E. and Sheila (Stobbs) Rickoski.

John was married to the former Diane Notaro, with whom he celebrated 44 years of marriage last...

Mar 17, 2016

John C. Strucko, 37, of Easton, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016.

John was a great lover of nature and animals of all kinds, a voracious reader and deep thinker. His work and his passion led him to spend much of his time learning about climbing and caring for trees, working with plants, and being...

Mar 17, 2016

Dr. Frank W. Favazza, MD., 80, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill.

Frank was born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Carmello and Sadie (Randazzo) Favazza.

Frank was married to the former Marilyn M. Sofarelli, before her passing in September 2015. He...

Mar 13, 2016

Margaret L. Perruso, 88 of Bethlehem Twp. passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 in Old Orchard Health Care Center.

Margaret was born in Easton, PA the daughter of the late Harvey and Mary Donohoe Diacont.

Margaret was a survivor, full of compassion and determination, who never allowed misfortune or health to cloud over her...

Mar 11, 2016

Ann Bloomenthal, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

She was born in Galway, Ireland, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Twomey) Coohill.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton,...

Mar 8, 2016

Thomas Harry Moran, 78 of Forks Twp., passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Muhlenberg Hospital, Bethlehem.

He was born on April 9, 1937 in Bayonne, NJ a son of the late John and Mabel Bowers Moran.

Thomas and his wife, the former Joan Mydosh, celebrated 55 years of marriage together. He was employed as...

Mar 5, 2016

Joseph L. Torony, Jr., 59, of Easton, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in his home.

He was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, a son of the late Joseph L. Torony, Sr. and Florence (Day) Torony.

Joseph was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School, class of 1975. He was married to Sandra Mae Torony...

Feb 27, 2016

Marian Transue (Crouse) Solt, 89, of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016 in Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown.