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Ruth Dodd Builder

March 25, 2018

Ruth Dodd Builder, 97, of The Easton Home, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 in her home. Born in East Orange, NJ, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Dodd.  Her husband, Henry Builder died earlier. Ruth was a graduate of Bloomfield College and VP of Public Relations for Mid-Atlantic Bank,. . . Continue

Patricia D. Russo

March 24, 2018

Patricia D. Russo

Patricia D. Russo, 73 of Forks Twp., PA, formerly of Bethlehem Twp., NJ died Saturday, March 24, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born March 6, 1945 in E. Orange, NJ she was a daughter of the late Edward and Georgette (Neuhauser) Davis. A 1963 graduate of N. Plainfield High School, she had been employed. . . Continue

Jeanette C. Schmidt

March 24, 2018

Jeanette C. Schmidt, 93, of Nazareth, died Saturday, March 24, 2018 in Gracedale. Born January 25, 1925 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Albert M. and Charlotte R. (Banko) Schmidt. Jeanette graduated from Nyack Missionary College (now Nyack College) and Wilson High School where she was the captain of the basketball team. . . . Continue

Lillian M. Fessler

March 21, 2018

Lillian M. Fessler, 94, of Palmer Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born June 13, 1923 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late John and Lillian (Daniels) McGugan.  Her husband, Charles E. Fessler died in 2014. Lillian was an executive secretary at Victor Balata, Easton for many. . . Continue

Harry Youngkin

March 21, 2018

Harry Youngkin, 94, of Easton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Old Orchard Health Care Center. Born on August 17, 1923 in Easton, he was the son of the late Harry and Bertha (Martin) Youngkin. Harry graduated from Easton High School in 1942.  He served in the 102nd Infantry Division of the. . . Continue

Virginia B. Schlichter

March 21, 2018

Virginia B. Schlichter, 90 of Palmer Twp., PA died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Easton Hospital. Born October 18, 1927 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Paul and Virginia Bechtel. A 1945 graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by Met-Ed for 45 years before retiring. She was a secretary,. . . Continue

Grete Marie Hollesen

March 19, 2018

Grete Marie (Topp) Hollesen, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Ledgewood Nursing Center in Beverly, Mass.  She was born July 11, 1928 in Lynn, Mass. to Elsa and Henrick Topp. Grete was married to Karl M. Hollesen for 56 years. Surviving her are sons, David B. Hollesen and his wife Jean,. . . Continue

Robert L. Frick, Sr.

March 18, 2018

Robert L. Frick, Sr.

Robert L. Frick, Sr. 94 of Forks Twp., PA passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, March 18, 2018 of natural causes. Born May 9, 1923 in Easton he was a son of the late Leslie and Carrie (Bigley) Frick. He was a Motor Machinist’s Mate in the Navy during WWII and was the President. . . Continue