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James R. Halvorsen

November 16, 2020

James R. Halvorsen

James Richard Halvorsen, 74 of Bethlehem Twp., PA formerly of Connecticut died Monday, November 16, 2020 at home. Born May 28, 1946 in Madison, WI he was a son of the late John and Mary (Peterson) Halvorsen. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater and served in the Army Reserves. He had been employed. . . Continue

Devonte Javon Harvey

November 11, 2020

Devonte Javon Harvey was born sleeping on November 11,2020. He was the son of Elaine Lorraine Harvey (Counterman) and DeShawn Harvey Sr.  He was the grandson of Trevor L. Moyer and the late Sally Moyer (Counterman) and Darick Manzano and the late Denise Harvey.  He was the brother of Rasheen Beston, Daquan Harvey, Dontay Harvey,. . . Continue

C. David Updegrove

November 4, 2020

C. David Updegrove

Charles David Updegrove, 95, of Bethlehem, PA, formerly of Easton, PA, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was the husband of the late June (Wesley) Updegrove who passed away in 2018. Born December 22, 1924 in Easton, he was the son of the late Dr. Harvey Updegrove and Gladys (Collins) Updegrove. David was in. . . Continue

Jean L. Fairchild

October 28, 2020

Jean L. Fairchild, 94, of Palmer Township, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in her home. Born August 8, 1926 in Montandon, PA, she was a daughter of the late Rufus R. and Iona M. (Wolfe) Deppen. Her husband, Angus A. “Hank” Fairchild died in 2001. Jean retired from the former ITT Electron Technology Division, Palmer. . . Continue

Gabriel Castillo-Reyes

October 26, 2020

Gabriel Castillo-Reyes, 58, of Easton, died Monday, October 26, 2020 in his home. Born March 24, 1962 in Guatemala City, Guatemala, he was a son of the late Juan and Mercedes (Reyes) Castillo. He and his wife, Ofelia (Morales) Castillo-Reyes were married 38 years. He worked at Linde Gases, Alpha, NJ for over 20 years.. . . Continue

Harry J. Heck

October 24, 2020

Harry J. Heck

Harry James Heck, 90 of Savannah, GA formerly of Easton, PA and Doylestown, PA passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 24, 2020. He was born on April 24, 1930 in Easton, to the late G. Harris Heck and Lillian (Wesley) Heck. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his bothers G. Harris, Jr. and. . . Continue

Doris E. Yiaski

October 23, 2020

Doris E. Yiaski

Doris Elaine Yiaski, 89 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Friday, October 23, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born August 8, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA she was a daughter of the late Clarence Astle and Ethel (Kester) Astle Kiefer. Her husband of 70 years, Joseph Yiaski died in July. She was a 1949 graduate. . . Continue

Stefanie A. Purvis

October 19, 2020

Stefanie A. Purvis, 54, of Palmer Township, died Monday, October 19, 2020 in her home. Born October 13, 1966 in Easton, she was a daughter of Robert and Patricia Ann (Lee) Duran of Mt. Bethel. She was a software specialist for A&H Sportswear for seven years. Prior to that she owned and operated Stefarry’s Restaurant,. . . Continue