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George D. Lutz

April 4, 2017

George D. Lutz, 63, of Marysville, Michigan, formerly of Forks Township, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Michigan. Born December 11, 1953 in Easton, he was a son of the late George R. and Mary Jane (Reich) Lutz.  He and his wife, Charleen (Sterling) Lutz were married 25 years. George worked for Akzo/Cargill Salt Co.. . . Continue

Carolyn E. Rice

April 2, 2017

Carolyn E. Rice, 77, of Effort, formerly of Easton, died Sunday, April 2, 2017 in her home. Born July 26, 1939 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late George O. Spence, Sr. and Pauline (Keller) Grube.  Her husband, Larry G. Rice, Sr. died in 1983.  Carolyn was a graduate of Easton High School.. . . Continue

George Cedric Watson

April 2, 2017

George Cedric Watson, 79, of Palmer Township, died Sunday, April 2, 2017 in ManorCare, Bethlehem. Born April 5, 1937 in Staten Island, NY, he was a son of the late George W. and Isabelle (Nolan) Watson.  He and his wife, Donna (Kaltenbaugh) Goldthorp Watson were married 42 years. George worked in the Office of Admissions. . . Continue

Ervin J. “E J” Decker

March 30, 2017

Ervin J. “E J” Decker, 89, of Palmer Township, died Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Gracedale. Born June 8, 1927 in New Milford, NY, he was a son of the late John H. and Isabel (Malory) Decker. He owned and operated E J Decker & Son, Easton for over 50 years and served in the. . . Continue

Gary E. McLaughlin

March 29, 2017

Gary Edward McLaughlin, 62 of Forks Twp., PA died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 after being stricken at home. Born October 20, 1954 in Tamaqua, PA he was a son of the late Edward and Dorothy McLaughlin. He served in the Marines during the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion and VFW.. . . Continue

Janet G. Charney

March 27, 2017

Janet G. Charney, 78, of Danielsville, PA died Monday, March 27, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born February 13, 1939 in Kingston, PA, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Ray and Dorothy (Gray) Goulstone.  She and her husband, Daniel F. Charney, were married 55 years. While some people have a passion for. . . Continue

Charlotte K. Bungeroth

March 25, 2017

CHARLOTTE KOENIG BUNGEROTH April 23, 1926 – March 25, 2017   Charlotte was born in Zofingen, Switzerland as the younger daughter of Max and Claire Koenig.  Her classmates at the small elementary school remained lifelong friends.  Naturally, she became an avid skier.  She graduated from the University of Geneva, fluent in 5 languages. In 1949,. . . Continue

Gloria May Appel

March 24, 2017

Gloria May Appel, 87 of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA.  Her husband Henry G. Appel, Sr.  died in 2001. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Forks Twp., PA. She is survived by her children: Thomas Appel, Richard Appel and his wife Judi, Carolyn Linderman. . . Continue