Obituaries

Ernest J. “Butch” Bailey, 75 of Wilson Borough, PA died Thursday, November 7, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Warren Campus. Born August 25, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA he was a son of the late Dorothy (Burgess) and Ernest Bailey. He served in both the army and the navy and was employed as a security guard. . . Continue

Richard E. “Dick” Jones, 95, of Easton, died Thursday, November 7, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born December 28, 1928 in West Easton, he was the son of the late Albert M. and Sadie V. (Martin) Jones. His wife, Shirley R. (Ward) Jones died in 2017. He was an engineer for Man Roland, Inc., Middlesex,. . . Continue

Carol Edith Harrison, 85 of Williams Twp., PA died Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Alexandria Manor, Nazareth, PA. Born September 23, 1939 in Williams Twp., she was the daughter of the late Edith (Hoffman) and Allen Wolbach. She was a self-employed housekeeper and seamstress in the Easton area for many years before retiring. A 1958. . . Continue

Joyce A. Washburn, 92, of Easton, died Monday, November 4, 2024 in her home. Born July 4, 1932 in Slateford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Violet (Heller) Frey. Her husband, Donald W. Washburn died in 1992. Joyce worked at A&H Sportswear, Easton and retired in 1997. She was a member. . . Continue

Shirley Fehr Messenlehner, 87 formerly of Easton, PA died Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Seneca View in Montour Falls, NY. Born November 4, 1936 in Palmerton, PA she was the daughter of the late Maria (Elliott) and Elmer Miller. She graduated from Wilson High School in 1954 and attended her 70th class reunion last year.. . . Continue

Jean S. Transue, 85 of Easton, PA passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 14, 1939 in Camden, SC she was a daughter of the late Cleo (Bell) and James Ray. Her beloved husband of 63 years, Richard G. Transue died October 23, 2018. Jean was devoted. . . Continue

Judith D. Memering, 79, of Palmer Township, died Sunday, October 20, 2024 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born April 17, 1945 in Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Derwood and Glenna (Nichols) Jacob. She and her husband, Melvin N. Memering were married 54 years. Judi was a graduate of University of Illinois. . . Continue

Gloria Lorraine Lutz, 93 of Easton, PA passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 leaving this earth to begin a new life with God and her deceased family members. Born May 14, 1931 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Isaac and Mary (Shaneberger) George. She was the last remaining member of her large. . . Continue