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Nancy S. Leibensperger

October 1, 2016

Nancy S. Leibensperger, 69, of Phillipsburg, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 in The Gardens for Memory Care, Easton. Born January 24, 1947 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Lear) Faur.  Her husband, Sidney G. Leibensperger died earlier this year. Nancy was a nurse’s aide at Karen Ann Quinlan Home. . . Continue

Shirley M. Neal

September 29, 2016

Shirley M. Neal

Shirley M. Neal, 78 of Easton, PA, formerly of Blairstown, NJ died Thursday, September  29, 2016 at New Eastwood Care Center.  Born July 1, 1938 in Portland, PA she was a daughter of the late Bessie and Russell Emery. Her husband Robert Neal died in 2003. She was a Certified Nurse’s Aide at Forest Manor. . . Continue

Earl Van Norman

September 28, 2016

Earl Van Norman

Earl Van Norman, 80, of Forks Twp. has joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 28, 2016. He was born at Betts Hospital in Easton, PA Dec. 30, 1935 to Earl Van Norman Sr. and Myrtle (Seiple) Van Norman Reimers. He attended Centennial and Vanderveer grade schools until his dad joined the Navy. . . Continue

Joseph M. LaPenna

September 28, 2016

Joseph M. LaPenna, 89, of Wind Gap, formerly of Easton, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born May 8, 1927 in Roseto, he was the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Sabatine) LaPenna.  His wife, Ethel (Hoffner) LaPenna died in 2000. Joseph was a wholesale distributor for Bickel’s Potato Chips. . . Continue

Nancy Brainerd Foltz

September 27, 2016

Nancy Brainerd Foltz passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Easton Hospital after a brief illness. She was born February 3, 1930 and was a life-long resident of Easton. Her parents were Howard S & Elizabeth (Shipley) Brainerd. Her husband, William A Foltz, predeceased her in 1971. She graduated from the Baldwin School in Bryn. . . Continue

Carl O. Weaver

September 27, 2016

Carl O. Weaver

Carl O. Weaver, 89, of Wilson Borough, PA died Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at home. Born July 12, 1927 in Easton he was a son of the late Otto and Saloma (Fehnel) Weaver. A WWII Army veteran, he was employed by the Victor Balata Company in Wilson for more than 30 years. He had been a member of. . . Continue

Nancy L. Gebhardt

September 20, 2016

Nancy L. Gebhardt, 80, of Palmer Township, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in Easton Hospital. Born October 14, 1935 in Phillipsburg, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Dennis and Helen (Moore) Rousset.  She and her husband, Thomas L. Gebhardt, were married 64 years.  Nancy was an avid bingo player. Surviving with her husband,. . . Continue

Linda L. Boyle

September 13, 2016

Linda L. Boyle, 74, of Easton, died September 13, 2016 in Easton Hospital. Born August 12, 1942 in Burlington, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Dorothy (Fennimore) Parker. Linda delivered newspapers for the Express-Times in Phillipsburg and Tatamy for 20 years.  She also worked for Noodle Kidoodle, Phillipsburg. She was an. . . Continue