Obituary Listing

Apr 3, 2025

Joan K. Piovesan, 81, of Palmer Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Easton on November 2, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Fannie (Vulcano) Mineo.

Joan graduated from Easton High School. She worked as a clerk at Easton Hospital...

Apr 2, 2025

Yvonne T. Noonan, 83, of Wallingford, PA, formerly of Easton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Chestnut Ridge Nursing Home. Born on October 14, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Arthur C. and Josephine (Hanna) Canone.

Yvonne graduated from Easton High School. She earned her lab technician certificate from Mass General Hospital,...

Apr 1, 2025

Caroline M. Jones, 84, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on January 3, 1941 in Irvington, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Ellsworth Hayden and Caroline Marjorie (Webberley) Rustay. She attended Phillipsburg High School and earned her GED in 1958. She also attended Northampton Community...

Mar 31, 2025

Esther Yezilski formerly of Palmer Township, PA, currently residing at The Heritage Assisted Living in St. Mary's, WV, peacefully passed away on March 31, 2025 in Camden Clark hospital, Parkersburg, WV at the age of 103.

Esther was born September 19, 1921 in Luzerne, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph Baluta and Eva Dembosky Baluta. She...

Mar 28, 2025

Joseph A. Cuvo, Jr., 82, of Easton passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital Warren campus. Born in Easton on May 23, 1942 he was a son of the late Valeria (Kuzen) and Joseph A. Cuvo, Sr.

He was a graduate of Easton High School class of 1960. After graduation he enlisted in...

Mar 27, 2025

Joseph Carl Pintande, 83, of Easton passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Lehigh Complete Care in Macungie. Born on January 19, 1942 in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Nicholas A. and Bettie M. (Ziegler) Pintande.

He graduated from Easton Area High School and proudly served in the US Army. He was...

Mar 18, 2025

Edward F. McCaffrey, 92, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born on June 14, 1932 in New York City, he was the son of the late Edward and Catherine (White) McCaffrey. He graduated from Fair Haven High School in VT.

He was employed as a field inspector...

Mar 17, 2025

Peter van Rossum, 74, of Washington, NJ passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. Born March 7, 1951 in Germany, he was the son of the late Henry and Louise van Rossum.

Peter grew up in Philadelphia, PA. Educated at the R.I.T College of Graphic Arts & Photography as a print shop worker, he plied his trade...

Mar 17, 2025

Donald Cameron Alderfer, Jr. was born to Donald Cameron Alderfer, Sr. and to Mary Jane Tague Alderfer on June 22, 1949 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Mr. Alderfer was baptized, confirmed, and received Holy Communion as a member of the Roman Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

Mr. Alderfer graduated from...

Mar 15, 2025

Joyce Hayden, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on August 18, 1928, in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Albina (Sabatine) Denicola. Joyce lived a life filled with warmth and compassion. She dedicated many of her years as a registered nurse,...

Mar 14, 2025

Victoria A. Bond, 99, of Easton passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born in Easton on January 20, 1926 she was daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Vernaci) Mussillami. She was a member of the class of 1943 of Easton High School.  She worked as a waitress at Key City Diner and later as a drill press...

Mar 14, 2025

John A. Cacciatore, 86, of Palmer Township, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. Born on October 18, 1938 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna (Messick) Cacciatore. He graduated from Liberty High School and Bethlehem Vocational Technical School in 1956.

A dedicated salesman, John built...

Mar 13, 2025

Les G. Gara, 81, passed away on March 13, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. Born on September 28, 1943, in Raritan, NJ, he was the son of the late George and Anne (Calicchio) Gara. In addition to his parents, Les was proceeded in death by his beloved wife, Christine (Fiore) Gara. After graduating from Somerville High School,...

Mar 12, 2025

Melvene Ann Thatcher, 62, of West Easton passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Muhlenberg Hospital. Born on September 2, 1962 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. Haffner, Sr.  and Melvene A. (Thatcher) Haffner.

She graduated from Easton Area High School  in 1980. She was the manager for Fashion Bug...

Mar 11, 2025

Angela Maria Danubio, 96, of Easton, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Arden Courts of Easton. She was born on November 21, 1928 in Pescara, Italy to the late Concetta and Dominico Pavone. Maria spent the first part of her life in Italy and grew up in Pescara during very trying times of WWII. She...

Mar 7, 2025

Charles Edward Brighthaupt: A Life Well Lived

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Edward Brighthaupt, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather, who departed this life leaving behind a legacy of love and accomplishment. Born in Ashland, Pennsylvania in 1946, Charles embraced life with vigor and integrity, touching the hearts...

Mar 6, 2025

Barbara J. Cavalla, 89, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Moravian Hall Square. Born on July 10, 1935 in Kingston, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Frances (Johnson) Culver.

She earned her Bachelor's Degree from West Chester University and taught as an elementary teacher in Bridgewater, NJ. After...

Mar 5, 2025

Joseph Anthony DeFrancisco, 86, of Davenport FL, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on July 9, 1938 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late John W. and Eleanor D. (Davis) DeFrancisco. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Lucy L. (Cervellini) DeFrancisco.

Mar 3, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Simonetta, 42, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 in his home. Born on August 15, 1982 in Easton, PA, he was the son of Angelo and Tara (Symia) Simonetta.

He graduated from Easton Area High School in 2001. He was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church. Tony was the owner...

Mar 2, 2025

Gertrude Nicolosi, 86, of Palmer Twp. passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Manheim, Germany she was a daughter of the late August and Wilhemena (Balz) Buehler. Gertrude worked as a seamstress for A&H Sportswear.

Gertrude was a dedicated member of St. Anthony of Padua...