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Ronald J. Rawson

April 14, 2015

Ronald J. Rawson, 62, of Easton, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 in his home. Born November 10, 1952 in Easton, he was a son of the late Peter and Eleanor J. (Hoetger) Rawson. He and his wife, the former Agnes M. Kale were high school sweethearts and were married for 38 years.  He was a. . . Continue

Lorraine A. Pitt

April 12, 2015

Lorraine A. Pitt, 76 of Easton, PA died Sunday, April 12, 2015 in Easton Hospital. Born May 8, 1938 in Phillipsburg, NJ she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Hoadley) and Arthur Armbruster, Sr. A 1958 graduate of Phillipsburg High School, she was a teacher’s aide in the Phillipsburg School District for 25 years. . . Continue

Margaret P. Kelly

April 10, 2015

Margaret P. Kelly, 85, of Palmer Township, passed away peacefully at her home with her family and caregivers by her side on Friday, April 10, 2015. Born April 15, 1929 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Edward H. and Elizabeth I. (Graver) Lesher. Her husband, Charles E. Kelly, Jr. died in 2006. . . . Continue

Jane S. Moyer

April 9, 2015

Jane S. Moyer

Jane S. Moyer, 103, of Forks Twp., PA died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Weston Senior Living Center in Forks Twp. Born February 3, 1912 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Margaret (Lott) Shaneberger. She graduated from: Easton High School in 1930; Kutztown State College in 1934, with. . . Continue

Beatrice L. Ferency

April 7, 2015

Beatrice L. Ferency

Beatrice L. Ferency, 99, of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Gracedale. Born August 31, 1915 in Bangor, PA she was a daughter of the late Norman and Virginia (Golden) Reichard. She was a 1934 graduate of Easton High School and is survived by 2 daughters: Jean L. Hartranft and her husband. . . Continue

Rosa A. Martinez De-Escobar

April 7, 2015

Rosa A. Martinez De-Escobar, 92 of Forks Twp., PA died Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at home. Born October 14, 1922 in El Salvador she was a daughter of the late Jesus Martinez and Rosario Molina. She is survived by 5 children: Fredy Escobar, Nora Whitesell, Thelma Diaz, Daysi Elston, Vilma Helock; 12 grandchildren and 3. . . Continue

Janice M. “Mickey” Cooper

April 6, 2015

Janice M. “Mickey” Cooper, 83, formerly of Palmer Township, died Monday, April 6, 2015 in Gracedale. Born November 29, 1931 in Augusta, Maine, she was a daughter of the late Prosper Frank and Margaret L. (Harmon) Durand.  Her husband, Edward V. Montrim died in 1977. Mickey worked at Magnetic Windings, WAEB, The Express-Times, and the. . . Continue

Beulah C. Shook

April 4, 2015

Beulah C. Shook, 96, a lifelong resident of Wilson Borough, died Saturday, April 4, 2015 in Alexandria Manor, Nazareth. Born August 7, 1918 in Wilson Borough, she was the daughter of the late Samuel R. and Mabel (Herman) Clewell. Her husband, James M. Shook died in 1997. Beulah was a member of First Moravian Church,. . . Continue