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Brian Franco

August 6, 2012

Brian Franco, 54, of Easton, formerly of Ridgefield Park, NJ died suddenly, Monday August 6, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Born: April 13, 1958 in Jersey City, NJ he was a son of Margaret Franco of Ridgefield Park, NJ and the late Antonio Franco. He and his wife, the former Lucy Alfaro have been married. . . Continue

Thomas F. Barton, III

August 6, 2012

Thomas F. Barton, III, 61, of Easton died Monday, August 6, 2012 in Somers Point, NJ. Born: June 13, 1951 in Easton he was the son of Elizabeth Hagenbach Barton of Palmer Twp. and the late Thomas F. Barton, Jr. Personal: A 1969 graduate of Wilson High School, he was the President of Leigh Fuel. . . Continue

Catherine T. Tigar

August 4, 2012

Catherine T. Tigar, 75, of Phillipsburg, NJ died Saturday, August 4, 2012 in her home. Born: October 26, 1936 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Edith Scheetz. Survivors: 4 daughters: Vivian Gruhler, Joann Shoemaker both of Bloomsbury; Diana Tigar of Easton; Cynthia Tigar of Phillipsburg; brothers: Pete and Gerald Scheetz;. . . Continue

James L. Bauchspies

August 3, 2012

James L. Bauchspies, 47, of Wilson Borough, died Friday, August 3, 2012 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born:  March 3, 1965 in Easton, he was a son of James T. Bauchspies of Easton and the late Ellen J. (Frey) Bauchspies. Personal:  He was a carpenter and served in the Army Reserve. Survivors:  father, James;  wife,. . . Continue

Lillian M. Everitt

August 1, 2012

Lillian M. Everitt, 86, of Wilson Borough died Wednesday, August 1, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born:  April 18, 1926 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late William and Bertha (Repscher) Burns. Personal:  Her husband, Levere E. Everitt, Sr. died in 1982.  She was an avid reader and made frequent visits to. . . Continue

Frank G. Beam

August 1, 2012

Frank G. Beam, 56 of Wilson Borough died Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born: July 16, 1956 in Allentown he was a son of Frank F. Beam of Easton and the late Shirley Ahart Beam. He and his wife the former Rita Smith had been married for 21 years. Personal:. . . Continue

Verna G. Voorhees

July 30, 2012

Verna G. Voorhees, 93, of Nazareth, formerly of Easton died Monday, July 30, 2012 in St. Luke’s VNA Hospice House. Born: June 13, 1919 in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late John and Marion Seibel Klenach. Personal: A 1937 graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by Lehr Furniture (Fullerton Galleries). . . Continue

Janet M. Wisniewski

July 28, 2012

Janet M. Wisniewski, 72, of Palmer Township, died Saturday, July 28, 2012 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born:  June 21, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Frances (McCarthy) Wisniewski. Personal:  She worked for Clinton Honda. Survivors:  A daughter, Susan Kroemmelbein and her husband, Mark; a son, Steven. . . Continue