Lu Ann Novak of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the age of 69. Lu was born to Margaret (nee Roberts) and Alan Unangst of Palmer Township. She is survived by her partner of 26 years Raymond Lodise and her daughter Katie Akerman, son-in-law Ken, grandchildren Mako and Marlin of Sarasota, Florida, sisters Jo Lyn...

Beatrice E. Zarbatany, 77, of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born on February 19, 1949, in Camden, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Betty (Bixler) Luchtman. Bea graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, NJ and attended classes at Rutgers University. Her marriage to Chafik (Steve) brought...

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa Ann Cahill on March 30, 2026. Theresa passed away peacefully with family by her side. Theresa Worked at Wal-Mart for twenty- two years; she was a very hard working and proud of her job. She made a lot of friends who became part of her family.  Theresa found joy in shopping...

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Martin on Sunday, March 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Linda passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side. Linda was a woman who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved tending to her plants, filling her home with warmth and beauty. She...

Mary Rose Tomaino, 96, of Easton, PA, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. Born on July 9, 1929, in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Josephine (Passafiume) Matraxia. A proud graduate of the Easton High School Class of 1947, Mary spent decades as a skilled seamstress, working for various textile industries throughout the...

RoseAnn Confalone Freed, 76, of Easton, PA, formerly of Greensburg, PA, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Born on November 28, 1949, in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elvera Confalone Timmins and Faustio Joseph Confalone. RoseAnn earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in English. She graduated from...

Elizabeth “Betty” Blanche Foose Shoemaker, 92, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on March 19, 2026. Born on August 21, 1933, in Easton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Donald Schlabach and Blanche Dickey Schlabach. Betty was a spirited and vibrant young girl who loved the outdoors. As a child, she could often be found...

Richard J. Conners, 89, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA. Born at Easton Hospital in Wilson Borough, PA. He was the son of the late Roger J. Conners and Frances (Schmid) Conners. Dick graduated from Wilson High School, Hamilton College, and the University of Baltimore School of Law.  He was a bond...

Amadeu John Gonsalves, 86, of Bethlehem Township, PA, formerly of Newark, NJ, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026. Born in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, on May 23, 1939, he was the son of the late Amadeu A. Gonsalves and Marina (Rey) Gonsalves. Amadeu is survived by his wife of 63 years, Michelina (Bronzo) Gonsalves, his children; Jack...

John D. Hogarth (Hoagie), 90, of Easton, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with family by his side. David was born on August 1, 1935 in Rochester, NY to the late Margaret (Davis) and Walter Hogarth.  After graduating from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and then the USMA (West Point), he served his commission in...