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Slade Emmet Best

March 3, 2013

Slade Emmet Best

Slade Emmet Best, infant son of David Allen Best, Jr. and Veda King Blanchard died Sunday, March 3, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, five days following his birth on February 25, 2013 in St. Luke’s Hospital. His Family: Parents: David and Veda of Easton, PA; grandparents: Kathy King of Montclair, NJ; Sid and Liz. . . Continue

David A. Silverman, Sr.

March 3, 2013

David A. Silverman, Sr., 75, of Bangor, formerly of Phillipsburg, died Sunday, March 3, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born:  October 12, 1937 in Easton, he was a son of the late Mark and Abby (King) Silverman. Personal:  He worked for Mack Printing, Wilson Borough for over 40 years and retired in 2000.  He served. . . Continue

Louise G. Shute

February 25, 2013

Louise G. Shute

Louise G. Shute, 88, formerly of Palmer Township, died Monday, February 25, 2013 in Alexandria Manor, Bath. Born:  August 27, 1924 in Havertown, she was a daughter of the late J. Frederick and Adele (Stirling) Gwillim. Personal:  Her husband, Turney W. Shute died in 1981.  Louise graduated from Penn State University.  She was a caseworker. . . Continue

Ann A. Fischer

February 25, 2013

Ann A. Fischer, 94, of Forks Township, died Monday, February 25, 2013 in her home. Born:  December 10, 1918 in Italy, she was a daughter of the late Dominic and Anna (Sogaro) Sterchele. Personal:  Her husband, Albert R. Fischer died in 1991.  She worked for Strongwear Pants, Easton. Memberships:  Ann was a member of Our. . . Continue

Freda S. Coughlin

February 25, 2013

Freda S. Coughlin, 90, of Forks Twp., PA died Monday, February 25, 2013 in ManorCare Health Services, Old Orchard. Born: September 7, 1922 in Easton she was the daughter of the late Harry and Carolyn (Bartholomew) Spitznagle. Her husband Joseph E. Coughlin died in 2011. Personal: She had been employed by JT Baker Chemical, the. . . Continue

Mary V. Burpee

February 21, 2013

Mary V. Burpee, 96, of Palmer Twp. died Thursday, February 21, 2013 in Siemon Lakeview Manor in Somerset, PA. Born: April 20, 1916 in Pawtucket, RI she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine Murray Kapel.  Her husband, Royal H. Burpee, Jr.  died in 2004. Personal: She had been an Arthur Murray dance. . . Continue

Stanton W. “Stan” Sutphen

February 16, 2013

Stanton W. “Stan” Sutphen, 78, of Easton, died Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Phoebe Home, Allentown. Born:  June 30, 1934 in Easton, he was a son of the late F. Sherman and Edith (Godley) Sutphen. Personal:  Stan was the basketball coach and an English and journalism teacher at Easton Area High School for over 30. . . Continue

Elaine Victor Stettz

February 16, 2013

Elaine Victor Stettz, 78, of Easton, died Saturday, February 16, 2013. Born:  October 26, 1934 in Olyphant, PA, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Kosydar) Victor. Personal:  Her husband, Stanley E. Stettz died in 1998. Elaine graduated from Olyphant High School in 1952.  She was trained as a Registered Nurse at. . . Continue