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John R. Decker

April 9, 2017

John R. Decker, 80 of Easton, PA died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born March 25, 1937 in Wantage Twp., NJ he was a son of the late Frank and Susan Decker.  He had been a carpenter in New Jersey for more than 30 years before retiring. He is survived. . . Continue

Carrie M. Geffert

April 7, 2017

Carrie M. Geffert, 94, of Moore Township, formerly of Palmer Township, died Friday, April 7, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born June 21, 1922 in Marion Heights, PA, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Carrie (Matter) Mosloskie.  Her husband, Michael A. Geffert died in 1998. Carrie was a member of William. . . Continue

Kate Roberta Pavel

April 5, 2017

Kate Roberta “Robbie” Pavel, 98, of Allentown, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born June 28, 1918 in Wentworth, England, she was a daughter of the late Bennett and Ethel (Holden) Roberts.  Her husband, Emil Pavel died in 2000. During WWII she was a nurse in England with the Red Cross. . . Continue

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