Obituaries

Erik Leigh Benson, 29, of Plainfield Township, PA passed at home on Sunday, May 20, 2018, after a two year battle with leukemia. Even through his struggle Erik remained true to his faith. He was a 2006 graduate of Pen Argyl High School and received his BS in Biomedical Engineering from LeTourneau University in 2010.. . . Continue

Louis H. Vargo, 99, formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Country Meadows in Bethlehem Twp. Born July 9, 1918 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Mary (Kuzma) and John Vargo. He served as a mess Sergeant in the US Army during WWII and retired after 20 years. . . Continue

Dennis J. Ferrigno, 60, of Easton, PA and Wisconsin, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at home with family by his side. Born January 3, 1958 in Dover, NJ he was a son of the late Audrey (Campbell) and Gennaro “Gerry” Ferrigno. He was a member of the Phillipsburg High School Class of 1976 and. . . Continue

Margaret H. Edgar, 91, of Palmer Township, died Thursday, May 10, 2018 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born November 1, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Fabian Louis and Gertrude (Baumert) Holler.  Her husband, David M. Edgar died in 2013. In addition to being a full-time mother, Margaret worked for. . . Continue

Alice “Fran” Baskwell, 85, of Wilson Borough, PA, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Alexandria Manor, Bethlehem. Born August 26, 1932 in Easton, PA she was the daughter of the late Edgar Rape and Anna (Shively) Wright. Her husband Clifford A. Baskwell died in 2000. A 1950 graduate of Easton High School, she had been. . . Continue

Elaine Mae Klinger, 89, of Bethlehem, formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Monday, May 7, 2018 at home. Born July 28, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Riegel) Hart. Her husband Marlin “Bud” Klinger died in 2017. A graduate of Germantown High School, she received her Bachelor’s. . . Continue