Obituaries

Michael Sos, Jr., 85, of Forks Township, formerly of Palmer Township, died Friday, June 7, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born July 28, 1938 in Easton, he was the son of the late Michael and Clara (Bishop) Sos. His wife, Lorraine died in 2015. Michael was a supervisor at Mack Trucks, Allentown and retired in. . . Continue

Young J. Lee, 92, of Bethlehem, passed restfully to heavenly peace Monday, June 3, 2024 in the home of her daughter, Sook Lee Choi, where she was living comfortably, receiving loving care from her daughter’s family. Born April 2, 1932 in Eunyul, Hwanghaedo, Korea, she was the daughter of the late Jin Hyung Hwang and. . . Continue

Kitti-Jo Hughes, 53 of Forks Twp., PA died Thursday, May 30, 2024 at home. Born April 23, 1971 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of Gloria (Haycock) Francis, with whom she resided and the late Walter V. Francis, Sr. She was a 1989 graduate of Easton High School where she was an active band. . . Continue

Richard A. “Peachy” Zimmerman, 90, of Palmer Township, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born June 10, 1933 in Easton, he was the son of the late William R. Zimmerman, Sr. and Anna (Brotzman) Zimmerman. He and his wife, Nancy (Miller) Zimmerman were married 63 years. He. . . Continue

Staci A. Beamer, 50, of Allentown, formerly of Easton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospice. Born March 5, 1974 in Batavia, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gary L. and Patricia A. “Trish” (Camp) Beamer. She was an assistant manager for BJ’s Restaurant. . . Continue

Joyce Eileen Saul was born during a cold winter day on January 5, 1942. The daughter of Hester Romaine Wineka and Thomas Nelson Saul, she grew up with brothers John and Jim and sisters Joanne and Jayne (all now deceased) in the Lightners section of York, PA, graduating from Central High School in 1959. After. . . Continue

Jon D. Markley, 74 of Easton, PA died Friday, May 24, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born May 24, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA he was a son of the late Charles and Henrietta (Ederer) Markley. He was a graduate of Washington and Lee University and attended the West Point Military Academy. Jon served. . . Continue

Douglas E. Stackhouse, 77, of Arvada, CO died Friday, May17, 2024 in Denver. Born July 9,1946 in Easton, PA he was the son of the late Donald and Elizabeth (Brobst) Stackhouse. He was a 1964 graduate of Plainfield High School in NJ and received his bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in zoology from Duke University. . . Continue