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Madeline Koenen

December 23, 2011

Madeline Koenen, 87, of Nazareth, died December 23, 2011 in Gracedale. Born: May 24, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Everett and Lucy (Gable) Brannin. Personal: She was employed by Roche Pharmaceuticals, Belvidere, NJ. She served in the Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII and was a Red Cross Disaster Relief nurse. Survivors: three. . . Continue

Edward Miller

December 22, 2011

Edward Miller, 84 of Forks Twp., PA died Thursday, December 22, 2011 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s. Born: April 25, 1927 in Carbondale, PA he was a son of the late Ernest and Minnie Dawson Miller. He and his wife, Mary T. Vodziak Miller have been married for 60 years. Personal: He. . . Continue

Francis J. Frye

December 19, 2011

Francis J. Frye, 95 of Palmer Twp. died Monday, December 19, 2011 in his home. Born: January 8, 1916 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was a son of the late William and Mary Bahr Frye. His wife, the former Doris M. Kleppinger died in Dec. of 2001. Personal: He was employed by the Dixie Cup Company. . . Continue

Paul H. Whipple

December 16, 2011

Paul H. Whipple, 75, of Easton, PA died December 16, 2011 in the VNA Hospice of St. Lukes. Born: March 9, 1936 in Kent City, MO he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mabel VanGundy Whipple. His wife of 49 years, the former Laura Biery died in August of 2011. Personal: After graduating. . . Continue

Antonia R. “Irma” Rivera

December 12, 2011

Antonia R. “Irma” Rivera, 61, of Easton, died Monday, December 12, 2011 in her home. Born: March 23, 1950 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Francisco Rivera and Carmen Ramos. Personal: She was a selfless caregiver who had the least but gave the most. Memberships: She was a member of. . . Continue

Joan P. Smith

December 12, 2011

Joan P. Smith, 79, of Forks Township, passed away at home with her family by her side on December 12, 2011. Born: May 11, 1932 in Phillipsburg, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Sylvia Sampson. Though an only child, she had many family members who embraced her as a sister. Personal:. . . Continue

Vincent D. Knapp

December 12, 2011

Vincent D. Knapp, 65, of Easton died Monday, December 12, 2011 in ManorCare, Palmer Twp. Born: September 30, 1946 in Corpus Christi, TX he was a son of the late David H. and Angela Vallante Knapp. Personal: He had been employed by the Olive Garden in Palmer for 10 years. He also served in the. . . Continue

Jose J. Santiago

December 11, 2011

Jose J. Santiago, 22, of Easton died Sunday, December 11, 2011 in Wilson Borough. Born: November 20, 1989 in Bethlehem , PA he was a son of Nelida Bordoy Rodriguez with whom he resided and Jose M. Santiago of Easton . Personal: A 2008 graduate of Easton High School , he was employed by Daniels. . . Continue