Obituaries

Barry E. Kresge, 82, of Palmer Township, died Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Gracedale.  Born November 16, 1942 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Elbert and Dorothy (Hilbert) Kresge.  He and his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (Dimovitz) Kresge were married 63 years.  Barry was a machinist at Ingersoll-Rand, Phillipsburg for 36 years and. . . Continue

Joseph H. Kerner  June 7, 1921 to March 26, 2025 The Early Years Joe was born in the Bronx, New York, on June 7th, 1921 to parents Morton and Celia Kerner, and older brother George. In 1937, he graduated high school at the age of 16, with a 90 grade point average and an IQ. . . Continue

Lorraine Kathryn Remaly “Honey”, age 72 yrs old, born Nov. 19, 1952, passed away March 19, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Keller and Viola (Bender) Keller-Krasnopera. Lorraine loved God and her family very much. She was a kind and thoughtful person. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, church and Bible studies. She is. . . Continue

Jeanne H. Haydu, 90, of Middletown, Delaware, formerly of Palmer Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 16, 2025 in her home. Born April 6, 1934 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Haydu, Jr. and Helen E. (Vargo) Haydu. Jeanne was an executive secretary at Binney. . . Continue

Geoffroy Raphael Gournet, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and master engraver, passed away on March 15, 2025 at the age of 65. Born in Rethel, France, to Claude and Michele Gournet, Geoffroy spent his early years in the French Ardennes before moving to Reims, where he met his beloved wife of 39 years, Virginie. Together, they. . . Continue

On February 27, 2025, our beloved Elvinet Isaacs suffered a severe hemorrhagic stroke. Despite medical intervention and fervent prayers, she developed seizures that could not be stopped. On March 13, 2025, the Lord, in His perfect wisdom, called Elvinet home to her heavenly reward. She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by the love. . . Continue

Josephine Mondillo of Palmer Twp., PA died Monday, March 3, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born August 23, 1930 in Easton, PA. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline (Greco) Tita. She was a 1948 graduate of Easton High School and a graduate of Churchman’s Business School. She was employed. . . Continue

Joan L. Vanover, 83, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, March 1, 2025 in her home. Born July 1, 1941 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Louise (Rentzheimer) Szakaly. She and her husband, Robert L. Vanover were married 38 years. Joan graduated from Hellertown High School in 1959 and was a creative. . . Continue