Obituaries

Eugenio Amaro Oliva, 96, of Easton, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in his home. Born January 5, 1928 in the Philippines, he was the son of the late Florentino and Macra (Amaro) Oliva. Eugenio served in the Army during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He then worked as a nurse’s aide at. . . Continue

Peter Piechotta passed quietly surrounded by his loving wife and family in Port Saint Lucie, Florida on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was 80 years old. Born in Berlin, Germany on June 17, 1943, he was the son of the late Adolf Albert Piechotta and Irmgard Teschner. He was a member of Local Plumbers Union. . . Continue

Joseph D. Gerber, 96 of Easton, PA died Monday, January 15, 2024 at Abington Manor, Easton. Born October 15, 1927 in New Ringgold, PA he was a son of the late Joseph Wertman and Florence (Grube) Gerber. He was a graduate of Penn State University and served in the Air Force during WWII. He was. . . Continue

Annie R. Capers, 76, of Wind Gap, PA, died Friday, January 12, 2024 in New Eastwood Healthcare Center, Easton, PA. Born February 12, 1947 in Sumter, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ishmael “Bubba” Capers, Sr. and the late Ruth (Williams) Capers. Annie was a Minister at Mount Zion F.B.H. Church, Linden, NJ. . . Continue

Dorothy Barber Flagg, known as “Dot” and “Dottie” to friends and co-workers, died Friday, Jan. 12, at Country Meadows-Bethlehem, leaving this existence as gracefully as she lived her life. She was 101. Born May 7, 1922, to Harry L. and Margaret Hoff Barber, Dorothy was proud of her Easton roots, growing up South Sixth Street,. . . Continue