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Robert G. Vandevere

January 16, 2015

Robert G. Vandevere, 88, of Easton, died Friday, January 16, 2015 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. Born August 28, 1926 in Yazoo City, Mississippi, he was a son of the late John S. and Dallas (Thomas) Vandevere. His wife, the former Anna M. Oravik died in 2012.  He served in the Marines during WWII and. . . Continue

Lynn Staples

January 13, 2015

Madeline “Lynn” Staples, 84 of Easton, PA died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Easton Hospital. Born December 22, 1930 in Emmaus, PA she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Elverta (Hunsicker) Mantz. She had been a nurse’s aide at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Reading. She is survived by 5 children: Catherine Agostini and. . . Continue

Irene E. Schwab

January 13, 2015

Irene E. Schwab, 93, formerly of Palmer Township, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in Pleasant Valley Manor, Stroudsburg. Born July 1, 1921 in Ashland, PA, she was a daughter of the late Monroe I. and Minnie K. (Heim) Schreffler. Her husband, Webster L. Schwab died in 2008.  Irene graduated from Churchman Business College, Easton and. . . Continue

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Wightman

January 12, 2015

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Wightman

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Wightman, 73 of Forks Twp., PA died Monday, January 12, 2015 in Easton Hospital. Born January 30, 1941 in Camden, NJ  and raised in Pennsauken, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Jessie (McCurdy) Barnish. She and her husband The Reverend William W. “Bill” Wightman have been married for. . . Continue

Richard B. Maitland

January 12, 2015

Richard B. Maitland, 84 of Williams Twp., PA formerly of Clinton Twp., NJ died Monday, January 12, 2015 at his home. Born January 20, 1930 in Medford, MA he was a son of the late David and Claire (Corsick) Maitland. He was a Sales Manager for Kraft Foods for 25 years before retiring to start. . . Continue

Frederick W. Hay

January 9, 2015

Frederick W. Hay, 60, of Upper Nazareth Township, died Friday, January 9, 2015 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born September 6, 1954 in Easton, he was a son of the late Dr. Horace L. Hay, Jr. and Jean (Halbing) Hay. He and his wife, the former Cindy Krummel were married 28 years. Fred was a Professional. . . Continue

Kenneth W. Morrow

January 6, 2015

Kenneth W. Morrow, 80 of Williams Twp., PA died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at his home. Born July 9, 1934 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Walter and Lottie (Jones) Morrow. His wife, Barbara (Gerhart) Morrow died in November. He had been employed by R.S. Hahn & Sons, Inc., Easton for many. . . Continue

Carlton Vance Hageman

December 31, 2014

Carlton Vance Hageman, 97, of Palmer Township, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in his home. Born February 26, 1917 in Easton, he was a son of the late Carl D. and Ruth L. (Hester) Hageman. His wife, the former Nancy Shackleton died in May.  He graduated from Wilson High School in 1934 and served in. . . Continue