Obituaries

Scott E. Hinkel, 67 of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown, PA. Born September 10, 1958 in Easton, he was a son of the late Grace H. (Sortino) and Rolland R. Hinkel. He was a graduate of Easton High School and employed by the City of Bethlehem at. . . Continue

John J. Hamick, 76, of Forks Township, formerly of Chicago, died Monday, December 29, 2025 in his home. Born June 28, 1949 in Chicago, he was the son of the late A. Edward Hamick and Margaret (Kane) Hamick. He and his wife, Connie (Smith) Hamick were married 27 years. John was the security coordinator at. . . Continue

Lois M. Kilpatrick, 88, of Wilson Borough, died Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Northampton Post Acute. Born May 5, 1937 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Herbert E. Kilpatrick, Sr. and Katie E. (Pyatt) Kilpatrick. Lois worked for Dixie Cup for 33 years and retired in 1999. She loved going to casinos. . . Continue

Thomas Edward Grube, 82 of Easton, PA passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born June 25, 1943 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late M. Frances (McNicholas) and Willard B. Grube. He was a 1961 graduate of Easton High School where he was a member of. . . Continue

Edward A. Kennedy, 69, of Bath, PA formerly of Effort, PA died Saturday, December 20, 2025 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born June 17, 1956 in New York City, he was the son of the late Christopher and June (Litten) Kennedy. He and his wife, Mary (McKeary) Kennedy were married 48 years. Edward worked for. . . Continue

Mary Ann Lorish, 67 of Easton, PA died Thursday, December 18, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem, PA. Born September 21, 1958  in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joan (Peiffer) and John Eckert, Sr. She was a graduate of Freedom High School and member of the Salvation Army, Easton. She is. . . Continue

Andrew Dennis Fioca, age 71 of Conyers, GA, formerly of Easton, PA died Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in Conyers. Born in Easton, Andrew was a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and the Philadelphia Phillies. He worked as an electrician, maintenance manager and production manager for many years and enjoyed woodworking and stained glass. He was. . . Continue