Obituaries

Margaret H. Battaglia, 99, of Easton, died Thursday, January 29, 2015 in ManorCare, Palmer Township. Born November 30, 1915 in Hazelton, she was a daughter of the late Derwin E. and Geneva H. (McHose) Prugh. Her husband, William V. Battaglia died earlier.  She worked for Orr’s Department Store, Easton for many years until retiring. Surviving. . . Continue

Joseph W. Knecht, 49, of Tamaqua, PA formerly of Easton died Wednesday, January 28, 2015 in Easton Hospital. Born October 27, 1965 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was a son of the late Lewis and Elizabeth (Hineline) Knecht. He had been employed by Moser Enterprises in Easton for several years. He is survived by 11 brothers. . . Continue

Helen J. Zielstorff, 93, of Easton, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born October 21, 1921 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Cora Helen (Miller) Zimmerman. Her husband, Marvin R. Zielstorff died in 2009.  Helen worked for National Fiber Stock, Philadelphia for 22 years until retiring.  Prior to. . . Continue

Gloria P. Pierson, 70, of Bethlehem died Tuesday, January 27, 2015 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem. Born March 25, 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of R. D. Pine and Mildred Pine. She and her husband, Jeffrey R. Pierson were married 47 years.  Gloria attended Moravian Seminary and was a graduate of. . . Continue

Jesse W. Morley, Jr., 65 of Palmer Twp., PA died Sunday, January 25, 2015 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. Born February 17, 1949 in Easton, PA he was a son of Dixie (Lindsey) Morley of Stewartsville, NJ and the late Jesse W. Morley, Sr. A 1967 graduate of Phillipsburg High School he had. . . Continue

  John W. Sullivan, 88 of Palmer Twp., PA died Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. Born January 31, 1926 in Easton, PA he was the son of the late John B. and Helen (Hartman) Sullivan. He received an Engineering Degree from Lafayette College in 1951 and was employed by Bethlehem Steel. . . Continue