Obituaries

A. Frederick Gerstell, 81 of Santa Barbara, CA, died February 23, 2019 after a long illness. Born and raised in Easton, PA, he was a son of the late Alice (Roeth) and Robert S. Gerstell. He graduated from The Lawrenceville School in 1956 and earned a B.A. from Princeton University in 1960. He served in. . . Continue

Eva C. Stem, 98 formerly of Easton, PA died February 20, 2019 at Mrs. Bush’s Personal Care Home in Kunkletown, PA where she enjoyed living prior to her passing. Born September 27, 1920 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Simon and Christina (Parish) Korpan. Her husband Chester R. “Chet” Stem died in. . . Continue

Sidney H. Kaplan, 90 of Wilson Borough, PA died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at New Eastwood Healthcare Center. Born July 14, 1928 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Morris and Fannie (Sher) Kaplan. He and his wife, the former Helene Feuerman would have been married 59 years next week. He was. . . Continue

Debra Marie Smith, 55, of Fernandina Beach, FL passed away Feb. 15, 2019 at her home after a lengthy illness. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, she had resided in Fernandina for the past 11 years, moving there from Louisiana. She graduated from Freedom High School, Bethlehem Twp. and received her AA degree in finance from Lamar. . . Continue

Thomas Austin Young Jr., beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on February 12th, 2019 at his Florida home surrounded by his loving family. Thomas (Tom) was born on January 6, 1939 in Bethlehem, PA to Doris (Redline) and Thomas Austin Young Sr. Raised in Bethlehem, Tom attended Bethlehem High School, where he played football.. . . Continue

Nathan Douglas Ryerson, 29 of Easton, PA died Monday, February 11, 2019 at Easton Hospital with family and friends by his side. Born May 20, 1989 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was the son of Douglas and Tina (Becker) Ryerson of Easton. He was a 2007 graduate of Easton High School and received a certificate in. . . Continue