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Helen I. Shupp

May 12, 2014

Helen I. Shupp, 89, of Palmer Township, died Monday, May 12, 2014 in Gracedale. Born:  July 31, 1924 in Warrior Run, PA, she was a daughter of the late John Ciesla and Katherine (Kuzna) Sweeney. Personal:  Her husband, Robert W. Shupp, Sr. died in 2002.  She worked at Binney and Smith for 30 years and. . . Continue

George M. Hochwarter

May 7, 2014

George M. Hochwarter, 84 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Wednesday, May, 7, 2014 at home. Born: August 15, 1929 in Bethlehem, PA he was a son of the late John Hochwarter and Theresa (Teygi) Hochwarter Sigmund. He and his wife Beatrice (Back) Hochwarter have been married for 25 years. Personal: He was employed by PBNE. . . Continue

Margaret A. Brotzman

May 4, 2014

Margaret A. Brotzman, 66, of Easton, died Sunday, May 4, 2014 in Easton Hospital. Born:  January 21, 1948 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Stanley C. and Myrtle F. (Philhower) Brotzman. Personal:  Margaret was an avid bingo player. Survivors:  sons, Harry Brotzman and his wife, Jamie, Gary Insley, and James Allen and. . . Continue

Thomas G. Werner

May 4, 2014

Thomas G. Werner, 88, of Easton, died Sunday, May 4, 2014 in his home. Born:  January 22, 1926 in Palmer Township, he was a son of the late Robert and Jennie (Kunkle) Werner. Personal:  He and his wife, the former Lois I. Kirkpatrick were married 64 years.  He served in the Army during WWII and. . . Continue

Marshell R. Durnin

May 3, 2014

Marshell R. Durnin, 54, of Easton, died Saturday, May 3, 2014 in Geisinger Medical Center, Wilkes Barre. Born:  December 2, 1959 in Norfolk, VA, she was a daughter of the late Marshall R. “Tex” and Dorothy V. (Free) Huffstutler. Personal:  She graduated from Easton Area High School in 1977 and worked for the Easton Area. . . Continue

Nancy Hageman

May 1, 2014

Nancy Hageman

Nancy Hageman, 95, of Palmer Township, died Thursday, May 1, 2014 in her home. Born:  January 27, 1919 in Burley, England, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Susannah (Mounsey) Shackleton. Personal:  She and her husband, Carlton Vance Hageman were married 74 years.  Nancy was valedictorian of Wilson High School class of 1936.. . . Continue

Marcia S. Lusardi

April 27, 2014

Marcia S. Lusardi, 82, beloved mother, “Nana” and friend, entered into her eternal life Sunday, April 27, 2014 at her home after succumbing to end stage COPD. Marcy defied all odds with her illness for 8 great years and continued to amaze medical staff with her strength and resilience. Born: July 21, 1931 in Wilmington,. . . Continue

Judith I. Leonard

April 23, 2014

Judith I. Leonard, 83, formerly of Bethlehem, Franklin Square, NY, Chester, NY, and West Palm Beach, FL, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in Weston Senior Living Center, Forks Township. Born:  February 21, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Rose (Stutman) Levine. Personal:  She and her husband,. . . Continue