Obituaries

David William Tinsman passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 2nd, just one day after his 70th birthday. David was the first-born child to E. William Tinsman and M. Lorraine Fulmer of Easton, PA. David spent the first 47 years of his life in PA enjoying his lovely home on College Hill in Easton with his. . . Continue

Joan Delaney Hobart, of Nazareth, PA, formerly of Easton, PA, passed away on October 1, 2024 at age 95, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Dr. John H. Hobart, who died in 2020. Daughter of the late Joseph M. Delaney and Anna (Lane) Delaney, she was. . . Continue

Belle Scherzer, 103, of Palmer Township, formerly of Union, Springfield, and Westfield, NJ, died Thursday, September 26, 2024 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born April 18, 1921 in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Celia (Cutler) Moss. Her husband, Sidney Scherzer died in 1968. Surviving are a daughter, Dr. Linda. . . Continue

Joseph Pecora, 102, of Bethlehem Township, died Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Legend of Allentown, Macungie. Born October 31, 1921 in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Smiraglia) Pecora. His wife, Ethel V. (Moff) Pecora died in 2019. He graduated from Hazleton High School and served in the US Army. . . Continue

Thomas M. Jones, 76, of Easton, died Monday, September 16, 2024 in his home. Born December 9, 1947 in Franklinton, LA, he was the son of the late Floyd E. and Miriam (Kolb) Jones. His wife, Nanette L. (Hanlon) Jones died in 2014. Tom was a graduate of Easton Area High School and Moravian College.. . . Continue

Paul B. Balaban, 74 of Bethlehem, PA died Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Bethlehem. Born May 29, 1950 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Minnie (Ziev) and Morris Balaban. He had been employed by Lehigh Foundry for many years. Among his survivors are a son and brothers. Services are private with. . . Continue