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James Ferri

September 27, 2024

James Ferri

James Ferri, 93 of Easton, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born on August 24, 1931 to the late Antonio and Antoinette (Cilli) Ferri in Easton. Jim graduated from Easton High School in 1949 and went on to marry the love of his life, Dorothy A. (Kirchhofer) Ferri in 1952.. . . Continue

Belle Scherzer

September 26, 2024

Belle Scherzer, 103, of Palmer Township, formerly of Union, Springfield, and Westfield, NJ, died Thursday, September 26, 2024 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born April 18, 1921 in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Celia (Cutler) Moss. Her husband, Sidney Scherzer died in 1968. Surviving are a daughter, Dr. Linda. . . Continue

Joseph Pecora

September 22, 2024

Joseph Pecora, 102, of Bethlehem Township, died Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Legend of Allentown, Macungie. Born October 31, 1921 in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Smiraglia) Pecora. His wife, Ethel V. (Moff) Pecora died in 2019. He graduated from Hazleton High School and served in the US Army. . . Continue

Thomas M. Jones

September 16, 2024

Thomas M. Jones, 76, of Easton, died Monday, September 16, 2024 in his home. Born December 9, 1947 in Franklinton, LA, he was the son of the late Floyd E. and Miriam (Kolb) Jones. His wife, Nanette L. (Hanlon) Jones died in 2014. Tom was a graduate of Easton Area High School and Moravian College.. . . Continue

Paul B. Balaban

September 3, 2024

Paul B. Balaban, 74 of Bethlehem, PA died Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Bethlehem. Born May 29, 1950 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Minnie (Ziev) and Morris Balaban. He had been employed by Lehigh Foundry for many years. Among his survivors are a son and brothers. Services are private with. . . Continue

V. Daniel Smoker

August 31, 2024

V. Daniel Smoker, 69, of Bushkill Township, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 31, 2024 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born March 17, 1955 in Oxford, PA, he was the son of the late Vernon and Mary (Umble) Smoker. He and his wife, Lou Ann (Trinchere) Smoker were married 45 years. Dan was employed in various capacities in. . . Continue

Jerry C. Thomas

August 30, 2024

Jerry C. Thomas, 79, of Palmer Township, died Friday, August 30, 2024 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born July 26, 1945 in New York City, he was the son of the late Wesley C. and Bettie V. (Ashton) Thomas. He and his wife, Lilia (Padilla) Thomas were married 37 years. He worked for AM Best,. . . Continue

C. David Howell

August 30, 2024

C. David Howell, 83, of Forks Township, died Friday, August 30, 2024 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born February 26, 1941 in Easton, he was the son of the late Chauncey D. Howell, Sr. and J. Kathryn (Shirer) Howell. He and his wife, Reta (Wells) Howell were married 43 years. David was a trial attorney in. . . Continue