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Patricia Ann Collins

June 7, 2020

Patricia Ann Collins, 91, formerly of Easton, died Sunday, June 7, 2020 in Wilmington, NC. Born March 4, 1929 in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Miniter) Johnson. Her husband, Haydn B. Collins, MD died in 1985. Patricia was a teacher’s aide for Colonial I.U. 20 from 1968. . . Continue

Marilyn A. Russo

June 6, 2020

Marilyn A. Russo

Marilyn Ann Russo, 82 of Forks Twp., PA died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born January 18, 1938 in Easton, PA she was the daughter of the late Olive E. (Fox) and George W. Diehl. A 1955 graduate of Easton High School, she was employed by J.T. Baker Chemical Co.. . . Continue

Cynthia Harris

June 4, 2020

Cynthia Harris, 85, formerly of Newark, NJ, died Thursday, June 4, 2020 at her son’s home. Born October 7, 1934 in Kingston, Jamaica she was a daughter of the late Alice Maud Williston. She lovingly cared for and is survived by: her 3 children: Paula Harris, Basil Harris and Desreen Harris-Calvert; 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren;. . . Continue

Beverly S. Flad

June 3, 2020

Beverly S. Flad, 87, of Saucon Valley Manor, formerly of Easton, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in her home. Born May 4, 1933 in Phillipsburg, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Jeannette (McAvoy) Strohl. Her husband, Donald C. Flad, Sr., died in March. Beverly worked as an operator for Bell Telephone, Easton. . . Continue

Charles Lehning, Jr.

June 2, 2020

Charles Lehning, Jr., 88 of Nazareth, PA died June 2, 2020 at Gracedale. Born March 13, 1932 in the Bronx, NY, he was a truck driver most of his life in the New Jersey area. His wife Betty (Stachow) Lehning died earlier. He is survived by a step-son Michael and his wife Darlene.  Services are. . . Continue

Lila Godown

May 30, 2020

Lila Godown

Lila Godown, 64 of Palmer Twp., PA died Saturday, May 30, 2020 at home. Born April 13, 1956 in Charleston, SC she was a daughter of the late Dorothy (Free) and Marshall R. Huffstutler. A 1974 graduate of Easton High School, she had worked in the service industry and as a caretaker for many years.. . . Continue

Shirley L. Pritchard

May 26, 2020

Shirley L. Pritchard, 90, of Easton, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born July 3, 1929 in Dickson City, she was a daughter of the late James and Annie Margaret (Hobbs) George. She and her husband, Niles B. Pritchard were married 66 years. She graduated from Easton High School in 1947 and. . . Continue

Merle S. Rissmiller, Sr.

May 25, 2020

Merle S. Rissmiller, Sr., 97, of Easton, died Monday, May 25, 2020 in ManorCare, Old Orchard. Born December 8, 1922 in Stockertown, he was a son of the late Samuel and Florence (Messinger) Rissmiller. His wife, Shirley (Paul) Rissmiller, died in 2011. Merle served in the Army during WWII and was a self employed mason. . . Continue