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Carol Judy Vollmer Freebairn

June 24, 2024

Carol Judy Freebairn

On June 24, 2024, as the sun was setting, illuminating the cross atop First Presbyterian Bethlehem, Carol Judy Vollmer Freebairn, 83,  joined those that have gone before. Born November 10, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA she was a daughter of the late Harry and Carolyn (Weidner) Vollmer. Carol has been a faithful disciple, serving as a. . . Continue

John W. Bronico

June 22, 2024

John W. Bronico, 78, of Moore Township, formerly of Palmer Township, died Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born December 9, 1945 in Easton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Wilma (Groover) Bronico. His wife, Janet M. (Pfeffer) Bronico died last year. John owned Bronico Financial Planning, Palmer Township for. . . Continue

John P. McLean

June 22, 2024

John Poole McLean, 77 of Easton, PA died Saturday, June 22, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born Feb. 16, 19 47 in Easton he was a son of the late John G. and Ruth (Poole) McLean. He was a graduate of Easton High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Franklin and Marshall. . . Continue

Burton E. Brewer

June 22, 2024

Burton E. Brewer

Burton E. Brewer, 93 of Forks Twp., PA passed away peacefully June 22, 2024 surrounded by family. Born February 13, 1931 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Walter Brewer and Ida (Hartenstein). He was married 65 years to the late Adele (Columbo) from Harmony, NJ. Burton attended Phillipsburg High School and. . . Continue

Quentin L. Patterson

June 21, 2024

Quentin Patterson

Quentin L. Patterson, 92 of Forks Twp., PA died Friday, June 21, 2024 at home. Born April 18, 1932 in Norwalk, CT he was a son of the late Frederick and Gertrude (Lewis) Patterson. He was a 1957 graduate of Lafayette College where he received his BSME. He was employed by Western Electric (AT&T) from. . . Continue

Charles G. “Joe” Kohler

June 21, 2024

Charles G. “Joe” Kohler, 85, of Easton, died Friday, June 21, 2024. Born June 25, 1938 in Easton, he was the son of the late Russell and Jane (Jones) Kohler. He and his wife, Jane (Smith) Kohler were married 58 years. Joe was a self-employed house painter in the Easton area. He also worked at. . . Continue

Charles Spencer Klabunde

June 20, 2024

Charles Spencer Klabunde, 88, of Easton, died Thursday, June 20, 2024 in his home. Born October 1, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Otto and Suzanne (Rohrbough) Klabunde. He owned Charles Klabunde Gallery and Studio and was a master printmaker, painter and fine artist. His works have been displayed in. . . Continue

William C. Lee, Jr.

June 19, 2024

William C. Lee, Jr.

William C. Lee, Jr. 57 of Easton, PA died Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at home. Born September 16, 1966 in Williams Twp., PA he was a son of the late Peggy (Rissmiller) and William Lee, Sr. He had been employed by Perkins in Bethlehem Twp. from 2009 until 2023. He is survived by his wife:. . . Continue