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Catharine H. VanNess

September 18, 2012

Catherine H. VanNess

Catharine H. VanNess, 75, of Bethlehem died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Born: July 24, 1937 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late George F. Hellick, Jr.  and Beatrice Churchill Hellick. Her husband Charles G. VanNess, III died in 2009. Personal: She was a graduate of Easton High. . . Continue

Yvonne L. Wright

September 16, 2012

Yvonne L. Wright, 51, of Easton died Sunday, September 16, 2012 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s. Born: October 2, 1960 in Easton she was a daughter of the late William and Edith Bishop, Sr. She and her husband John T. Wright have been married for 30 years. Personal: A 1978 graduate of. . . Continue

James M. Hockman

September 11, 2012

James M. Hockman, 82, of Palmer Township, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in Easton Hospital. Born:  May 30, 1930 in Easton, he was a son of the late Edgar and Hilda (Seip) Hockman. Personal:  He was a route supervisor for Mrs. Smith’s Pies, Wilson Borough and retired in 1981.  Prior to that he owned a. . . Continue

James B. Stem

September 8, 2012

James B. Stem, 71, formerly of Easton, died Saturday, September 8, 2012 in Gracedale. Born:  October 11, 1940 in Easton, he was a son of the late George S. and V. Claire (Benjamin) Stem. Personal:  He had been “Khaki” the mascot for the Easton High School football team. Memberships:  He was a former member of. . . Continue

Diane M. Hancharik

September 7, 2012

Diane M. Hancharik, 51, of Saylorsburg died Friday, September 7, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born:  December 31, 1960 in Easton, she was a daughter of Don M. and C. Elaine (Treher) Greek. Personal:  She worked at Olivet Wee Care Day Care, Easton for over 25 years. She also worked at K-Mart, Palmer Township and. . . Continue

Barry A. Frankenfield

September 7, 2012

Barry A. Frankenfield, 61, of Phillipsburg, died Friday, September 7, 2012 in Lopatcong Center. Born:  March 26, 1951 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Budd, Sr., and Verna (Paul) Frankenfield. Personal:  He was a truck driver. Survivors:  Two daughters, Toni Frankenfield and Vicki Bratkovics; a brother, Budd Frankenfield, Jr. and 6 grandchildren.. . . Continue

Dorothy M. Slack

September 6, 2012

Dorothy M. Slack, 84, formerly of Eastern Comfort Assisted Living, Easton died Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Easton Nursing Center. Born:  September 29, 1927 in Lopatcong Township, she was a daughter of the late Frank Deemer and Mabel Philips. Personal:  Her husband, William E. Slack died in 2003. Survivors:  Two sons, Frederick Newman and William. . . Continue

Kenneth A. “Ken” Nier

September 3, 2012

Kenneth A. “Ken” Nier, 94, of Easton died peacefully Monday, September 3, 2012 at home. Born: January 4, 1918 in Easton he was a son of the late William B. and Elfreda Robeson Nier. His wife, the former Joyce O. Seibel died in 2000. Personal: He was a graduate of Easton HS Class of 1936. . . Continue