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William Pares

December 27, 2019

William Pares

William Pares, 100 of Easton, PA died Friday, December 27, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem, PA. Born Nov. 7, 1919 in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico he was a son of the late Asuncion (Jimenez) and Manuel Pares. He was predeceased by his wife the former Juanita Cruz. He was a Staff Sergeant in. . . Continue

Irene C. Strzepek

December 27, 2019

Irene C. Strzepek

Irene C. Strzepek, 98 formerly of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Friday, December 27, 2019 in Minnesota. Born August 8, 1921 in Wilkes-Barre, PA she was a daughter of the late Gilbert and Emma (Smith) Culp. Her husband Adolph A. “Strez” Strzepek died in 1993. A graduate of the Wyoming Seminary School of Business, Kingston she. . . Continue

Ruth K. Reiter

December 20, 2019

Ruth K. Reiter, 95 formerly of Easton, PA died Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA. Born July 3, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA she was a daughter of the late Lillian and Joseph Koplin. A graduate of Temple University, she was a case manager and supervisor for the Northampton County Department of. . . Continue

Joseph Pickenpack, Jr.

December 18, 2019

Joseph Pickenpack, Jr., 79, of Easton, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in his home. Born July 14, 1940 in High Point, NC, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mae (Diggs) Pickenpack. Surviving are his children, Joseph Andrew, Julia Anne and Tiara Joy; a brother; six sisters; two grandchildren and a great granddaughter.. . . Continue

Allen V. Hardy, Jr.

December 16, 2019

Allen V. Hardy, Jr.

Allen V. Hardy, Jr. 93 formerly of the Country Meadows Retirement Community died Monday, December 16, 2019 at Gracedale in Nazareth. Born March 19, 1926 in Lopatcong Twp., NJ he was a son of the late Margaret (Schlough) and Allen Hardy, Sr. He proudly served in the US Navy in the South Pacific during WWII. . . Continue

Robert L. Hinkel

December 13, 2019

Robert L. Hinkel

Robert L. Hinkel, 66 of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, December 13, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born February 18, 1953 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Grace (Sortino) and Rolland “Bob” Hinkel. He was a graduate of Easton High School and a self-employed general contractor. He was also. . . Continue

Jean L. Stapleton

December 13, 2019

Jean L. Stapleton, 91, of Easton, died Friday, December 13, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born April 5, 1928 in Staten Island, NY, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Gertrude (Dorr) LeCornec. Her husband, Michael F. Stapleton died in 1986. Jean was the Northampton County Jury Clerk for over 25 years until. . . Continue

Joseph G. Peake

December 9, 2019

Joseph G. Peake

Joseph Gabriel Peake, 86 of Palmer Twp., PA died Monday, December 9, 2019 at ManorCare, Palmer Twp., PA. Born December 17, 1932 in Sheppton, PA he was the son of the late Mary (Kovacs) and Joseph E. Peake. He was a graduate of Liberty High School and an army veteran. He earned an associate degree. . . Continue