Obituaries

Steven E. Elchert, 64 of Easton, PA died Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Easton. Born June 16, 1959 in Tiffin, Ohio, he was a son of the late Greg and Joanne (Longo) Elchert. He and his wife, Lisa owned and operated SLE Home Investments, LLC in Easton. He is survived by his. . . Continue

Jeffrey A. Johnson, 66 of Easton, PA died Friday, June 7, 2024 at New Eastwood Nursing & Rehab Center. Born November 17, 1957 in Easton, he was a son of the late Albert and Lucretia (Rissmiller) Johnson. He was employed by the Salvation Army, Easton and prior to that by OPT in Philipsburg, NJ for. . . Continue

H. Marvin Riddle, III passed away on June 7, 2024. Marvin was born February 13, 1930 in Phillipsburg, NJ, the son of H. Marvin Riddle, Jr. and Margaret Michler Riddle. He grew up in Easton, PA and graduated from Deerfield Academy and Lafayette College with a BS degree in metallurgical engineering. He was a member. . . Continue

Michael Sos, Jr., 85, of Forks Township, formerly of Palmer Township, died Friday, June 7, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born July 28, 1938 in Easton, he was the son of the late Michael and Clara (Bishop) Sos. His wife, Lorraine died in 2015. Michael was a supervisor at Mack Trucks, Allentown and retired in. . . Continue

Young J. Lee, 92, of Bethlehem, passed restfully to heavenly peace Monday, June 3, 2024 in the home of her daughter, Sook Lee Choi, where she was living comfortably, receiving loving care from her daughter’s family. Born April 2, 1932 in Eunyul, Hwanghaedo, Korea, she was the daughter of the late Jin Hyung Hwang and. . . Continue

Kitti-Jo Hughes, 53 of Forks Twp., PA died Thursday, May 30, 2024 at home. Born April 23, 1971 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of Gloria (Haycock) Francis, with whom she resided and the late Walter V. Francis, Sr. She was a 1989 graduate of Easton High School where she was an active band. . . Continue

Richard A. “Peachy” Zimmerman, 90, of Palmer Township, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born June 10, 1933 in Easton, he was the son of the late William R. Zimmerman, Sr. and Anna (Brotzman) Zimmerman. He and his wife, Nancy (Miller) Zimmerman were married 63 years. He. . . Continue

Staci A. Beamer, 50, of Allentown, formerly of Easton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospice. Born March 5, 1974 in Batavia, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gary L. and Patricia A. “Trish” (Camp) Beamer. She was an assistant manager for BJ’s Restaurant. . . Continue