Obituaries

Robert Eugene “Bob” Hall, 90, formerly of North Carolina died Monday, September 18, 2023 at Easton Skilled Nursing Center, Easton, PA. Born August 31, 1933 in Three Bridges, NJ he was a son of the late G. Lester and Edythe M. (Perrine) Hall. He was a graduate of Flemington High School and served in the. . . Continue

Christopher J. Cressman, 43, of Bethlehem, died Friday, September 15, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton. Born December 5, 1979 in Bethlehem, he was the son Gail (Cooper) Cressman and the late Daniel E. Cressman. Christopher graduated from Liberty High School in 1997 and enjoyed drawing, comic books, and music. Surviving with his mother, Gail,. . . Continue

Vernon Denson, 73, of Easton, PA passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2023. Vernon was born in Winter Park, FL on August 31, 1950 to James and Tessie Denson. Surviving are his children are Lakeisha Williams, Stephen Guzzo, Takeia Guzzo, and Nichole Bealer along with 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Vernon was. . . Continue

Edward M. Statler, Jr., 71, of Nazareth, died Monday, September 11, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born May 27, 1952 in Easton, he was the son of the late Edward M. Statler, Sr. and Winifred (Taylor) Statler. He worked for the Nazareth Highway Department for 40 years and retired in 2019. He also worked security. . . Continue

Patricia M. Fisher, 84 of Palmer Twp., PA passed away peacefully Friday, September 8, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family and friends. Coach Fisher was born in Easton, PA on September 17, 1938. She graduated from Easton Area High School in 1956 and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from East Stroudsburg University.. . . Continue

Debra Ann Boettinger, 69 of Wilson Borough, PA died Sunday, August 27, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born July 30, 1954 in Easton, she was a daughter of Faye (Martin) Lear of Palmer Twp., PA and the late John Lear, Jr. She was employed by the Holiday Inn in Palmer for many years. . . Continue

Clarence Riegel, Jr., 94, of Tatamy, died Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Gracedale. Born June 4, 1929 in Easton, he was the son of the late Clarence Riegel, Sr. and Edna (Spangeburg) Riegel. He and his wife, Gloria L. (Brown) Riegel, were married 75 years. Clarence graduated from Easton High School in 1948 and worked. . . Continue