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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

Howard S. Selden, DDS

August 16, 2022

Howard Selden

Howard Selden of Bethlehem, PA passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the age of 92. His three children and spouses were with him in his final days as his struggle with declining health peacefully came to an end. Howard was born in the Bronx, NY, October 11, 1929 to parents Albert Selden and Marcia. . . Continue

Doris V. Miller

August 14, 2022

Doris V. Miller

Doris Violet Miller, 79 of Bethlehem, PA died Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. Born September 20, 1942 in Bath, PA she was the daughter of the late Violet C. (Kern) and Arthur C. Bruch, Sr. She was a graduate of Liberty High School and a former member of St. Thomas UCC,. . . Continue

Lawrence J. Smith, Jr.

August 8, 2022

Lawrence J. Smith, Jr.

Lawrence J. Smith, Jr., 59 of Easton, PA died Monday, August 8, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus. Born June 3, 1963 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was the son of the late Nancy and Lawrence Smith, Sr. He was employed by R.L. Reppert, Inc., Emmaus and prior to that was a self-employed contractor. He. . . Continue