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Lois Joyce Lovell

January 13, 2014

Lois Joyce Lovell, 90, formerly of Palmer Township, died Monday, January 13, 2014. Born:  July 27, 1923 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Ervin R. and Elsie M. (Unangst) Worley. Personal:  She and her husband, Robert J. Lovell were married 68 years.  Together they travelled extensively in the lower 48 states, Canada,. . . Continue

Jim G. Nankin

January 11, 2014

Jim G. Nankin, 86, of Stroudsburg died Saturday, January 11, 2014 in the Easton Nursing Center. Born: April 16, 1927 in Bulgaria, he was a son of the late George and Sophia Nankin. Personal: He had been a house painting contractor for many years before retiring. Survivors: Friends. He was predeceased by his parents and. . . Continue

E. Christine Bernhard

January 10, 2014

E. Christine Bernhard, formerly of Easton, died Friday, January 10, 2014 in Gracedale. Born: September 9, 1917 in South Hill, VA she was a daughter of the late Robert and Blanche (Crafton) Gee. Her husband Clifford D. Bernhard died in 1988. Personal: She was employed by the Laubach and Pomroy Department Stores in Easton for many. . . Continue

Kenneth Joseph Bird

January 7, 2014

Kenneth J. Bird, 89, of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born: October 7, 1924 in Scranton, PA he was a son of the late William and Mary (Grady) Bird. Personal: A 1942 graduate of Easton High School, he had been employed by Mack Printing for more. . . Continue

Sherry Jean Lawson Manigo

January 5, 2014

Sherry Jean Lawson Manigo, 33, of Easton died Sunday, January 5, 2014 in the VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born: July 23, 1980 in Abington, PA she was a daughter of Morris and Rose (Lawson) Johnson with whom she resided. Personal: She was employed by Burger King in Easton for several years. Memberships: She. . . Continue

Shirley Lorraine Beck Dutt

January 5, 2014

Shirley Lorraine Beck Dutt, 81, of Easton, passed peacefully into her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, January 5, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. Born: A daughter of the late Stewart and Lottie Beck, she was born and raised in Wallenpaupack Village, Hawley,. . . Continue

Robert A. Snyder

January 4, 2014

Robert A. Snyder, 88, of Forks Township, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 in Gracedale. Born:  August 31, 1925 in Easton, he was a son of the late Charles and Mabel (Troxell) Snyder. Personal:  His wife, the former Frances A. Wallace died in June, 2013.  “Rigger” was a Merchant Marine during WWII, a smokejumper, an ironworker,. . . Continue

Maria DeCarmen Troche Rosado

January 2, 2014

Maria DeCarmen Troche Rosado, 86, of Easton, died January 2, 2014 in North Carolina. Born:  September 11, 1927 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico. Survivors:  Eight sons, eight daughters, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services:  A graveside service will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, Jan. 10 at South Easton Cemetery, West Lincoln and Iron Streets,. . . Continue