Obituaries

Frances “Fran” Michler Gassaway of Bethlehem, PA died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in Manor Care, Old Orchard. Born: In Easton she was a daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Applebaugh) Michler. Her husband D. Earle Gassaway died in 1986. Personal: She was a graduate of Easton High School. Prior to marriage, she was a. . . Continue

Katharine Whyte Watt, 64, of Allentown, PA died Monday, March 24, 2014 at home. Born: October 13, 1949 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Dr. William and Sidney (McGiffert) Watt. Personal: She was the Coordinator of Religious Education at Sacred Heart Parish in Allentown and a long-time contributor to service organizations,. . . Continue

Connie Phillips Shipwash, 52, of Easton, PA died Sunday, March 23, 2014 at home. Born: May 29, 1961 in Columbus, MS she was a daughter of Cleveland Oneil and Lizzie Philips both of Columbus. Personal: She was a crossing guard for the Easton Area School District for the past 2 years and volunteered at the. . . Continue

Lloyd L. Everitt, 88, formerly of Kintnersville, PA died Friday, March 21, 2014 in Gracedale. Born:  November 18, 1925 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late George and Cora (Smith) Everitt. He and his wife, the former Stella L. Young have been married for 48 years. Personal: He had been employed by. . . Continue

Margaret (Camp) Dennis, 80, of Forks Twp., PA passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Easton Hospital in the presence of her husband, son and Pastor. Born: March 1, 1934 in Fredericktown, OH she was a daughter of the late Clinton and Cleo (Woodward) Camp. She and her husband Victor F. Dennis have been. . . Continue

David L. Jacoby, 55 of Wilson Borough, PA died Sunday, March 16, 2014 after being stricken at home. Personal: He was a professional house painter in the Lehigh Valley area and an animal lover. Survivors:  His companion of 20 years: Patricia McBride; his daughter:  Alyssa Volkert and her husband Jerry of Easton, PA; step-children: Amanda. . . Continue