Obituaries

Barbara Ann Konopka, 75, of Union Dale, PA died Tuesday, July1, 2025 at the Gardens for Memory Care at Easton.  Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Gerard and Dorothy Engelhardt Wade, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marywood University and a Master of Science in Nursing from Widener University, where she. . . Continue

Herbert Esor Pessin, 92, formerly of Kennett Square, PA, passed away peacefully of old age on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Riddle Village in Media, PA. Born February 9, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the first-generation American son of the late Joseph and Mollie (Davis) Pessin. He was the beloved younger brother of. . . Continue

Doris M. Polese, 80 of Forks Twp., PA died Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the Easton Skilled Nursing  and Rehab Center. Born May 17, 1945 in Orange, NJ she was a daughter of the late Thomas and May (Hamilton) Burns. Doris was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Easton. She volunteered at. . . Continue

Barbara A. Hockman, 86, of Williams Township, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in her home. Born January 26, 1939 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Theresa (Molnar) Horvath. She and her husband, Donald J. Hockman, Sr. were married 58 years. Barbara graduated from Wilson High School in 1956 and enjoyed. . . Continue

While celebrating his mother‘s 99th birthday on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, capturing beautiful memories, videotaping his mom on her 1st rental mobility scooter, smiling and waving, Bob walked over to his mother and said “hold this (cell phone) I don’t feel well” and suddenly collapsed from a sudden cardiac arrest while his mother, sister,. . . Continue

Patricia Ann Steckel, 87 of Nazareth, formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Moravian Hall Square. Born April 11, 1938 in Easton, PA she was the daughter of the late Lillian (Siglin) and Thomas Eugene “Gene” Bethman. She was a graduate of Wilson High School and was employed by Met-Ed when. . . Continue