Arja Kaarina Seppanen Lefgren, age 81, passed away peacefully at home early in the morning of April 29, 2025. Born in Sortavala, Karelia, Finland on August 6, 1943, Arja lived most of her life on the East Coast of the United States, where she raised her family and built a life rooted in love, resilience, and a deep connection to the natural...

James M. Frelak, 80, of Williams Township, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Born on July 12, 1944, in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Miecheslaw and Helen (Tomowski) Frelak. James was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Ballantyne) Frelak, who passed in 2000. James honorably served in the United States Army...

Hector L. Velasquez, 61, of Pen Argyl, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Hector was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, on September 20, 1963 and went on to serve honorably in the United States Army. Hector is survived by his children, Bryan Velasquez, Kristina Rodriguez, Jeremy Velasquez and Shaina Velasquez and his...

Pauline Ann Taylor, 75, of Palmer Twp., Pa., passed away on April 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 16, 1949, in North Bangor, Pa., the daughter of the late Paul and Gladys Sullivan Gibbs. Pauline was a member of the ILGWU, working for various businesses in the garment industry. She also was employed at Merchants Bank in...

Karen Marie Connolly, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Karen was born in Corpus Christi, TX, in 1956, and throughout her life lived in Bloomsbury and Lopatcong Township, NJ and East Stroudsburg, PA. She was the daughter of Edward and the late Jean (Johnson) Connolly. Karen was a 1974 graduate of Phillipsburg...

Mary Jane “Jane” Daum passed away surrounded by her family on March 23, 2025.  Jane grew up in Essex County, NJ and New York City before marrying and raising a family in Caldwell, NJ.  Jane loved working at the telephone company and bakery in Caldwell, taking walks, and spending time with her dogs and cat.     Jane spent some years living in...

Katherine Jane Grier, 85, of Easton, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born on January 19, 1940, in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Helen (Beam) Mastria. Katherine worked her entire life. Her first job was with Kaplan Furniture, she then worked for R&R Provisions. After retiring from R&R, she...

Charles “Chuck” J. LaMarca, 76, of Easton, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 13, 2025 surrounded by family.  Born on December 30, 1948, in Wilkes Barre, PA, he was the son to the late Regina Lawson. Chuck was a graduate of Bound Brook High School and proudly served 6 years in the Army Reserve. He attended Kings College and Seton Hall...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Dioel Zamora Sr. He entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Dioel was born on February 21, 1960, in Mission, Texas, to the late Diego Zamora Sr. and Beatriz P. Zamora of Perezville, Texas. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and...

Frank J. Kleinsorge, 63, of Cresco, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Born on December 1, 1961, in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Betz) Kleinsorge. Beloved husband. Father. Grandfather. Son, brother, cousin, and friend. Frank was a lover of life. An avid bicyclist. He loved being outdoors, and the Poconos...