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Janet F. Caffrey

March 21, 2013

Janet F. Caffrey, 88, formerly of Easton, died Thursday, March 21, 2013 in Frankford Hospital, Philadelphia. Born:  January 16, 1925 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late William and Sadie Zimmerman. Personal:  She worked for Western Electric, Allentown for several years. Survivors:  A sister, Ruth Rose of Oregon. Services:  Private interment will be. . . Continue

George Rupple

March 21, 2013

George Rupple, 67, formerly of Easton, died Thursday, March 21, 2013 in Easton Hospital. Born:  November 29, 1945 in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late Everitt and Anna (Amato) Rupple. Personal:  He and his wife, the former Barbara J. Dowling were married 18 years.  He worked for Lafayette College until retiring in. . . Continue

Robert L. Stevens, Jr.

March 21, 2013

Robert L. Stevens, 65, of Easton, formerly of Nazareth, PA,  died March 21, 2013 in the Easton Nursing Center. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Stevens, Sr. Services: Are private; the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.  

Marion H. Slater

March 19, 2013

MARION HANCE SLATER, beloved mother and grandmother and a lifelong Lehigh Valley resident, died on March 19, 2013 aged 97. In 1939 she married Arthur James Nolan (1908-65) of New York City, a Vice President of Easton’s Dixie Cup Company.  Their elder son, Terence Nolan (1931-98) was graduated from Lafayette College and became a principal. . . Continue

Agatha H. Costanza, MD

March 18, 2013

Agatha H. Costanza, MD

Agatha H. Costanza, MD, 79, of Easton, died Monday, March 18, 2013 in Country Meadows. Born:  August 28, 1933 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Croce and Angelina (Picone) Costanza. Personal:  Dr. Costanza was a pediatrician in the Easton community for over 50 years.  She graduated from Easton Area High School in. . . Continue

Linda S. Kuhns

March 17, 2013

Linda S. Kuhns, 55, of Allentown, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 in Hahnemann Hospital. Born:  August 27, 1957 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William and Edythe (Breitfeld) Kuhns. Personal:  She worked for Resources for Human Development. Survivors:  Children, Alicia Shupp, Patrick Kuhns and Eric Zellner; a brother, Michael Kuhns; sisters, Debra. . . Continue

John T. “Jack” Heller

March 16, 2013

John T. "Jack" Heller

John T. “Jack” Heller, 88, of Palmer Township, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Easton Hospital. Born:  October 15, 1924 in Bangor, he was a son of the late Martin and Lillie (Powell) Heller. Personal:  He and his wife, the former Gladys A. Clause, were married 62 years.  Jack worked at Easton National Bank and. . . Continue

Carolyn J. Shellenberger

March 15, 2013

Carolyn J. Shellenberger, 85, of Palmer Township, died Friday, March 15, 2013 in her home. Born:  May 1, 1927 in Trenton, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Dorothy (Metzer) Williams. Personal:  She co-owned Suburban Plumbing and Heating, Easton with her late husband, William C. Shellenberger. Memberships:  Carolyn was a member of First Presbyterian. . . Continue