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Megan Haldeman

April 9, 2021

Megan Haldeman, 97, formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, April 9, 2021 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA. Born July 7, 1923 in Palmerton, PA she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Hughes) and Thomas Evans. Her husband Robert Haldeman died in May of 2005. A graduate of the Allentown General School of. . . Continue

James A. Jocsak

April 6, 2021

James A. Jocsak, 94, of Bethlehem Township, PA passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on April 6, 2021. Born in Easton PA, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Ar) Jocsak. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Brenda) Jocsak, and daughter, Jessica (Ben) Jones III, both of Nazareth; four grandchildren Hayley,. . . Continue

Richard “Rick” R. Ruland

March 31, 2021

Richard “Rick” R. Ruland, 89, of Bethlehem Township, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in his home. Born May 29, 1931 in Clarks Green, PA, he was a son of the late Royd A. J. and Thelma R. (Cook) Ruland. His wife, Dorothy “Toby” (Kellow) Ruland died in 2006. Rick graduated from Wilson High School in. . . Continue

James E. Abel

March 31, 2021

James E. Abel, 63, of Easton, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in his home. Born January 26, 1958 in Easton, he was a son of the late Elizabeth R. Abel. He and his wife, Debra (Buss) Abel were married 40 years. Jim had worked at Easton Hospital. Surviving with his wife, Debra, are three daughters,. . . Continue

Cynthia Nora Smith

March 29, 2021

Cynthia Nora Smith, 69, of Williams Township, died Monday, March 29, 2021 in her home. Born June 23, 1951 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Emmett and Elizabeth (Schlough) Hazen. She was a cashier at Walmart in Easton. Surviving are her husband, James T. Smith and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will. . . Continue

John F. Kies

March 28, 2021

John F. Kies

John F. Kies, 90, of Nazareth, PA died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born September 13, 1930 in Easton, he was a son of the late John Kies, Sr. and Pauline (Pevorous) Kies Sigafoos. He was a 1950 graduate of Easton High School and served in the Coast Guard. . . Continue

Eugenia L. “Jean” Foss

March 28, 2021

Eugenia L. "Jean" Foss

Eugenia Lois “Jean” Foss, 92 of Martins Creek, PA died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at home. Born May 26, 1928 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Sara D. (VanNortwick) and Thomas F. Mandarino. A 1945 graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by the City of Easton in the. . . Continue

David C. Bowser

March 23, 2021

David C. Bowser

David C. Bowser, 65, of Easton, PA died Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus, Bethlehem Twp., PA. Born December 11, 1955 in Olean, NY he was the son of Mary Pat (Heliker) Livingston of Bloomington, IN and the late Archie M. Bowser, Jr. David’s strong work ethic showed at an early. . . Continue