Obituaries

Jose A. Marin, 82, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born July 3, 1942 in Loiza, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Marcelino Marin and Felicita Santo. He was a landscaper with Greentree Nurseries. Surviving are his children, Lina Faberlle, Louis Antonio Marin, Gladys Rivera, and Juan Santiago; two brothers; two. . . Continue

Monte John Franco, Sr. 71 of Williams Twp., PA died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown, PA. Born January 1, 1954 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Josephine (Mereo) and Armando Franco. He was a graduate of Easton High School and had been employed by Strawn Electric in. . . Continue

Abigail Laura Ledford (Abbi), 26, entered into eternal life on January 3, 2025 – awaiting her new resurrection body at the restoration of all things in the new earth (Matthew 19:28; 1 Corinthians 15; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1-4). Her earthly body was subject to significant ailments stemming from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) including three vascular. . . Continue

Helen Richards Pearson, a longtime native of Easton, PA, died at the age of 97 on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Moravian Hall Square. Born February 17, 1927 in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was a daughter of the late Helen (Painter) and Dr. Donald C. Richards. She grew up in a home across from Nevin’s. . . Continue

Kimberly Ann Larison, 56, of Phillipsburg, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born April 27, 1968 in Phillipsburg, she was the daughter of Karen (Heflin) Baka and the late Joseph Hammerstone. She worked at the ShopRite of Greenwich for 26 years. Surviving in addition to her mother, Karen, are her husband,. . . Continue