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Richard S. Weidman

November 11, 2018

Richard S. “Dick” Weidman, 85, of Bethlehem, formerly of Portland, Pa., died Sunday, November 11, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus with his family by his side. Born December 2, 1932 in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late James Weidman, Jr. and Edith (Servis) Weidman.  He and his wife, Carol A.. . . Continue

Karen M. Lucas

November 7, 2018

Karen M. Lucas, 64, of Freemansburg, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born October 1, 1954, she was the daughter of the late William and Josephine Lucas. She worked for Access Services, Bethlehem for 15 years and was a member of Lehigh Valley Animal Rights Coalition. She is survived by her. . . Continue

Beatrice Hochwarter

November 7, 2018

Beatrice Hochwarter, 75, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in her home. Born in Jackson, KY, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Ruth (Tolson) Back.  Her husband, George M. Hochwarter died in 2014. Surviving are her daughters, Lori Ann Sliker, Deborah Huff, Maryann Chavous and Donna Trauger; her siblings, Ricky Back,. . . Continue

Linda G. Savitz

November 6, 2018

Linda G. Savitz, 68, of Bath, formerly of Easton, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in Easton Hospital. Born July 6, 1950 in Wildwood, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Emma (Cole) Gregory.  She and her husband, Robert H. Savitz, were married 48 years. She graduated from Easton Area High School in. . . Continue

Jill L. Hunt

November 3, 2018

Jill L. Hunt, 60, of Upper Nazareth Township, died Saturday, November 3, 2018 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born February 15, 1958 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Karl K. and Anne (Lewis) LaBarr.  She and her husband, James N. Hunt were married 35 years. Jill worked at Northampton Community College and. . . Continue

Kenneth B. Sigafoos, Jr.

November 3, 2018

Kenneth B. Sigafoos, Jr.

Kenneth Beitler “Butch” Sigafoos, Jr., 76 of Bushkill Twp., PA formerly of Easton passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Easton Hospital. Born September 1, 1942 in Easton he was the oldest child of Kenneth, Sr. and Marie (Davis) Sigafoos. He was a graduate of Easton High School Class of 1960, where he served as. . . Continue

Sara L. Fox

October 28, 2018

Sara L. Fox, 98, of Easton, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2018, at Old Orchard Manor Care.  “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints” (Psalm 116:5). She was born April 10,1920 in Pipersville, PA.  She was the daughter of Edward and Sadie Lambrite. She was. . . Continue

Ann Edinger

October 26, 2018

Ann Edinger

Ann Edinger, 88 of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, October 26, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus. Born July 22, 1930 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Anna (Neary) and John Sletor. She was a graduate of Wilson High School and member of the Penn-Dutch Great Pyrenees Club. She is. . . Continue