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Erik Smestad

November 3, 2017

Erik Smestad

Erik Smestad, 56 of Forks Twp., PA died Friday, November 3, 2017 at Easton Hospital. Born August 3, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY he was a son of Anna (Thoresen) and Hans Smestad of Forks Twp.  He was a New York City Dock Builder with Local 1556 for many years before retiring. Erik was an active. . . Continue

Thomas W. Fox

November 3, 2017

Thomas W. Fox

Thomas W. Fox, 70 of Easton, PA went home to be with his Lord, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at his home after a yearlong battle with cancer. His last words were “to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord” (II Corinthians 5:8). He wanted to go home and be with. . . Continue

Wendy Gumberich

October 29, 2017

Wendy Gumberich, 75, of Palmer Township, died Sunday, October 29, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born December 17, 1941 in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late David and Sylvia (Gray) Lipton.  She and her husband, Lothar D. Gumberich, were married 48 years. Wendy was a graduate of the University of Miami. . . Continue

George T. Howells, Jr.

October 27, 2017

George T. Howells, Jr.

George T. Howells, Jr. 75 of Easton, PA died Friday, October 27, 2017 at Easton Hospital. Born November 10, 1941 in Jersey City, NJ he was a son of the late Helen (Trybus) and George Howells, Sr. Known as one of the finest chefs in the Lehigh Valley, he owned George Howells Food Service and. . . Continue

Jean E. Ackerman

October 24, 2017

Jean E. Ackerman

Jean E. Ackerman, 87 of Easton, PA died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Cedarbrook Fountain Hill. Born August 19, 1930 in Phillipsburg, NJ she was the daughter of the late Paul and Alma (Hartzell) Walter. A 1948 graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by the Easton Area School District for 6 years. . . Continue

Denice M. Rinebold

October 21, 2017

Denice M. Rinebold, 42 of Bethlehem died Saturday, October 21, 2017 at home. Born January 8, 1975 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Pamela Sue Rinebold. She had been employed by First Union Bank and Cellular One. She is survived by 2 children: Angelina and Zavion; grandmother: Patricia McGary; aunts, uncles. . . Continue

Robert L. Sullivan

October 16, 2017

Robert L. Sullivan, 55, of Easton, died Monday, October 16, 2017. Born in Lakehurst, NJ, he was the son of Mildred Charmaine (Coons) Sullivan and the late Alvin Eugene Sullivan. Surviving with his mother are his wife, Amy (Davidson) Sullivan; daughter, Amanda Sullivan; sons, Michael and Glenn Sullivan; sisters, Patricia Sullivan and Robin LeFever and. . . Continue

Glendora E. Freeman

October 14, 2017

Glendora E. Freeman, 75, formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ, died Saturday, October 14, 2017 in ManorCare, Bethlehem. Born August 23, 1942 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Austin and Beatrice (Firman) Freeman.  Her husband, Joe L. Freemen died last month. Glendora worked for Koh-I-Noor, Bloomsbury, NJ and also Glen Magnetics, Alpha, NJ. Surviving. . . Continue