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Frederick C. Finken, Jr.

November 15, 2011

Frederick C. Finken, Jr., 86 of Easton died Tuesday, November 15, 2011 in the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s. Born: June 30, 1925 in Easton he was a son of the late Frederick, Sr., and Anna Fortner Finken. His wife, the former Gretchen Kuebler died in 2010. Personal: He was an instructor at Churchman’s Business. . . Continue

Carol A. Raub

November 7, 2011

Carol A. Raub, 66, of Allentown, died Monday, November 7, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Born: November 24, 1944 in Easton she was the daughter of the late Russell Werkheiser and Lillian (Hawk) Werkheiser Moyer. She and her husband, William E. Raub have been married for 47 years. Personal: She had been employed by the. . . Continue

John J. Cuvo

October 30, 2011

John J. Cuvo, 73, of Palmer Township died Sunday, October 30, 2011 in Easton Hospital after being stricken at home. Born: June 10, 1938 in Easton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Rose (Caleca) Cuvo. Personal: He and his wife, the former Jacquelyn A. “Jackie” Swick were married 52 years. He graduated. . . Continue

Melvin W. Bortz

October 26, 2011

Melvin W. Bortz, 85, of Palmer Twp., died Wednesday, October 26, 2011 in Easton Hospital. Born: October 14, 1926 in Hanover Twp., PA he was a son of the late Robert and Sally Baer Bortz. He and his wife, the former Marie Shafer have been married 58 years. Personal: A WWII Navy veteran, he had. . . Continue

Marybelle A. Sales

October 24, 2011

Marybelle A. Sales, 89, of Moravian Village, formerly of Easton died Monday, October 24, 2011. Born: August 26, 1922 in Raleigh, NC she was a daughter of the late Dr. Rayford and Marybelle King Adams. Her husband Thomas D. Sales, Sr. died in 2007. Personal: She was a graduate of Somerville High School and Duke. . . Continue

Edward E. Richards

October 20, 2011

Edward E. Richards, 88, of St. Petersburg, FL and Easton, PA died Thursday, October 20, 2011 in Bayfront Hospital,St. Petersburg. Born: November 21, 1922 in Easton he was a son of the late Roy and Irene Krueger Richards. He and his wife, the former Elvera V. Wagner have been married for 68 years. Personal: A. . . Continue

Arnold J. “Arnie” Pessin

October 20, 2011

Arnold J. “Arnie” Pessin, 85, of Port Orange, FL, formerly of Bethlehem Township, PA, died Thursday, October 20, 2011 in Florida. Born: November 2, 1925 in New York City, NY, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mollie (Davis) Pessin. Personal: His wife, the former Elizabeth G. “Betty” Rinker died in 2009. He. . . Continue

Edith F. Serfass

October 20, 2011

Edith Frances Serfass, 94, went to join her husband on Thursday, October 20, 2011. She was one of fourteen children of the late Louis and Grace Pacchioli. Her husband William died Sept. 25, 1989. Personal: She worked for 25 years for the Wilson Boro Police Department as a Meter Maid and was a crossing guard. . . Continue