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Pearl M. Dopilka

September 9, 2022

Pearl M. Dopilka, 94, died Friday, September 9, 2022 in Bethlehem Manor Memory Care. Born October 29, 1927 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Emma (Kappish) Patoki. Her husband, John J. Dopilka died in 2010. Pearl was the head waitress at Marquis Dining Hall of Lafayette College for many years. . . Continue

Beverly Ann Ryerson

September 5, 2022

Beverly Ann Ryerson

Beverly Ann Ryerson, 65, of Allentown, PA formerly of Wilson Borough died Monday, September 5, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown. Born April 18, 1957 in Lehighton, PA she was the daughter of the late Brian Smith and Joanne (Rodgers) Rosetti. A graduate of Lehighton High School, she was employed by Wegman’s, Allentown for the. . . Continue

William D. Black, Sr.

September 5, 2022

William D. “Bill” Black, Sr., 88, of Palmer Twp., PA died Monday, September 5, 2022, after a long illness. He was the son of the late Agnes (Pasch) and James Black. A graduate of Easton High School, Bill was an entrepreneur who had several successful businesses, the last of which was as a subcontractor for. . . Continue

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Cooper

September 1, 2022

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Cooper, 95, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, September 1, 2022 in Kirkland Village. Born October 1, 1926 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Rosewell and Anne (Stansberry) Jinkins. She grew up in Highland Park, IL. Her husband, John G. Cooper died in 1998. Betty attended Iowa State University and. . . Continue

Dennis John Stoepker

August 29, 2022

Dennis John Stoepker, 72, of Palmer Township, died Monday, August 29, 2022 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born July 28, 1950 in Patterson, NJ, he was a son of the late John and Yvonne (Lariviere) Stoepker. He and his wife, Nancy A. (Vargo) Stoepker were married 8 years. Dennis served in the Army during the Vietnam. . . Continue

Elwood J. Sargent, Sr.

August 22, 2022

Elwood J. Sargent, Sr., 69, of Easton, died Monday, August 22, 2022 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born March 27, 1953 in East Stroudsburg, he was the son of the late Elwood D. and Emily Jane (Miller) Sargent. He worked for Easton Plating and Metal Finishing for over 20 years. Surviving are two sons, Elwood. . . Continue

Thelma (Betty) I. Young

August 22, 2022

Thelma (Betty) I. Young, 97, of Forks Township, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022. Born in Nazareth on March 16, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Albert Fehr and Freda (Getz) Fehr. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles “Vic” Young. They celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary Nov. 29, 2018.. . . Continue

Michael J. Leh

August 19, 2022

Michael J. Leh

Michael James Leh, 20 of Easton, PA died unexpectedly Friday, August 19, 2022 at home. Born November 11, 2001 in Bethlehem, PA he was the son of Jeneane (Medina) and Michael W. Leh. A 2020 graduate of Wilson High School, he was employed by Wilson Products in Palmer Twp., PA. Michael loved playing baseball and. . . Continue