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Justin Matthew “Jutt” Sokoloski

June 19, 2023

Justin Matthew “Jutt” Sokoloski, 39, of Tamaqua, died Monday, June 19, 2023 in his home. Born April 16, 1984 in Phillipsburg, he was the son of Linda Grace Sokoloski of Bangor and the late Lawrence J. Smith, Jr. Jutt was a self-employed carpenter in the Lehigh Valley. He enjoyed writing poetry and he loved the. . . Continue

John “Jack” Corcoran

June 15, 2023

Jack Corcoran

John E. “Jack” Corcoran, 92 formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born October 17, 1930 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Della (Nihil) and Edward Corcoran. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois Engineering School and was a Korean War. . . Continue

Geraldine Edery

June 14, 2023

Geraldine Edery, 76 of Forks Twp., PA died Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Easton Campus. Born October 4, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY she was a daughter of the late John and Alma (Brady) McGowan. She had been employed by Grumman Aerospace (now Northrup) in Long Island and Stone and Webster Engineering for. . . Continue

Luanne S. Kuimjian

June 14, 2023

Luanne Z. Kuimjian

Luanne Zahniser (Miller) Kuimjian passed away one day shy of her 90th birthday, on June 14, 2023, surrounded by family. Born June 15, 1933 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stewart and Frances Zahniser. Luanne was a graduate of Brighton High School (1952) and Syracuse University (1956). She spent the majority. . . Continue

Doreen E. Jennings

June 9, 2023

Doreen E. Jennings, 83 years old of Bethlehem, died Friday, June 9, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. Born on August 3, 1939 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Carl E. and Grace (Miller) Trexler. Her husband, David J. Jennings, Sr. died in 2006. She resided at the Lutheran Manor, Westgate Dr.,. . . Continue

Karen Royal

June 8, 2023

Karen Royal, 71, of Wilson Borough, transitioned to the spirit on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Karen was born to Gertrude Brown on December 4, 1951, in New York City. Karen worked in the medical department at Integrity House Inc. in Newark, New Jersey for 24 years, where she positively impacted the lives of many. Karen. . . Continue

Irene M. George

May 31, 2023

Irene George

Irene Marie George, 79 of Easton, PA died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at home. Born June 27, 1943 in Allentown, PA she was a daughter of the late Ruth (Zigler) and John A. Sherer. She attended Easton High School and was employed by Easton Hospital for several years. Irene was a member of First Baptist. . . Continue

Ralph F. Powell

May 26, 2023

Ralph Powell

Ralph F. Powell, 97, of Wilson Borough, PA passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 in his home. He was the husband of the late Charlotte “Chote” (Stem) Powell to whom he was married for 70 years. Born in Easton on June 20, 1925, he was a son of the late Alex and Violet Powell. He. . . Continue