Local Obituaries
Dale Arlene Stevens
Jul 29, 2026
Dale Arlene Stevens, 77 of Easton, passed away at home on July 29th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born May 3rd, 1949 to the late Inez (Spradley) Simmons, she was the beloved wife of David Stevens at home. A beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, she will be sorely missed. Homegoing services will take place on Saturday August...
Germania De La Rosa Donastorg
Jul 25, 2026
Germania De La Rosa Donastorg, of Allentown, passed away on July 25th, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born July 27th, 1957 in the Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of Marcelino Donastorg and Innocencia (De La Rosa) Donastorg. Services will be private with the family.
Edward Sosa
Jul 19, 2026
Edward "Eddie" "Pop" Sosa, 69, of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, at Bethlehem South Nursing Center.
Born on January 19, 1957, in the Bronx, New York, Edward was the beloved son of the late Angel and Louisa Sosa. He spent much of his life in North Catasauqua, where he was known for his kind heart, easygoing nature,...
Tamara Carol Laventure
Jul 19, 2026
Tamara Carol Laventure, of Allentown passed away on July 19th, 2026 at home. Born April 17th, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Pierre Laventure Sr., and the late Nicole (Galette) Laventure. Services will take place in the funeral home on Saturday July 25th, 2026. The viewing will take place at 2 PM, with service beginning at 3 PM....
Catherine L. Obey
Jul 13, 2026
Catherine L. "Cathy" Obey, affectionately known to family and friends as Cathy, departed this life peacefully on July 13, 2026, at her home in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, at the age of 67.
Born on December 8, 1958, at Citizens General Hospital in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Cathy was the beloved daughter of the late Milton T. Obey Sr. and Hazel L. Obey.
A...
Christopher Pryer
Jul 11, 2026
Our beloved Christopher Pryer was born on January 7, 1995, at Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Gregory Williams and Sharonda Pryer. He peacefully entered into eternal rest on July 11, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Affectionately known as "Chris" or "Wavvii" by his family and friends, Christopher attended Easton Area High School in...
Susan Gimson
Jul 10, 2026
Susan Gimson, 75 of Allentown passed away on July 10th, 2026 in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit. Born February 27th, 1951 in Wheatley England, she was the beloved wife of Brian Gimson at home. Services will be private with the family.
Andrew Paul Jasso
Jul 8, 2026
Andrew Paul Jasso, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on July 8, 2026.
Andrew had a lifelong love of music and was an accomplished drummer. He also enjoyed the outdoors and treasured the time he spent with his son.
Throughout his career, Andrew worked for Keystone Foods and in other manufacturing positions.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew T. Jasso...
Marlene Ann Winfield
Jun 23, 2026
The Life and Legacy of Marlene Winfield
Marlene Winfield was born on January 29, 1960, at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, to Marvin and Ena Cantine. One of six children, she grew up alongside her siblings Onethia Miller, Elizabeth Hagans, Marvin Cantine, Karen Page, and Robert Cantine. From the beginning, family was the center of her world, and the...
Carole Anne Wenborg
Jun 23, 2026
Carole Ann Wenborg passed away on June 23rd, 2026 at Gracedale Nursing Home. Services will be private with the family.
Christian David van Horne
Jun 19, 2026
Christian David van Horne, 55, of Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 19, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
Born to Allan van Horne and Jane Schug, Christian graduated from Easton Area High School in 1988. He grew up in Palmer Township but throughout his life he lived in Iceland and Florida before settling in Bethlehem Township.
Christian was fiercely independent...
Carlton L. Ketchen
Jun 19, 2026
Mr. Carlton Lannier Ketchen was born in Easton, Pennsylvania on November 9, 1960 to the late Eugene Alexander Ketchen, Sr. and the late Frances Hackett Ketchen. On the morning of June 19, 2026, he peacefully transitioned from labor to reward. Carlton was the youngest of five children; his two sisters preceded him in death. Some family and friends affectionately called...
Gloria A. Johnson
Jun 16, 2026
Gloria Ann Johnson, 72, of Easton, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2026.
Born on September 2, 1953, in Easton, she was the daughter of the late William B. Johnson and Jo-Ann (Hicks) Johnson.
After graduating from Easton Area High School in 1971, Gloria earned an associate degree in accounting from Churchman’s Business School. She was well known for her...
Hattie M. Greene
Jun 14, 2026
Hattie M. Greene, 82 of Easton passed away on June 14th, 2026 at home. Services will be private with the family.
Anthony Maurice Douglas
Jun 13, 2026
Anthony Maurice Douglas, 57 of East Orange NJ passed away on June 13th 2026. Born on April 6th, 1969 in Newark, he was the son of Richard Douglas and Helen Williams. A private viewing and celebration of life will be held with the family.
Linda Culpepper
Jun 12, 2026
Linda Culpepper, 79 of Allentown passed away on June 12th, 2026 in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest Campus. Born January 21st, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Paul Hackman and the late Mary Jane (Keller) Hackman. Linda was the wife of Pastor Johnny Culpepper, and mother of 5. Viewing and Homegoing services at Holy Bethel...
Christine "Peaches" McDowell
Jun 12, 2026
Christine LaShawn McDowell, affectionately known as "Peaches," was born on July 22, 1974, and was raised in the Bronx, New York, as one of five children. She was the beloved daughter of Beverly McDowell and Robert Patterson.
Christine was a faithful Christian and a member of Greater Shiloh Church, where she served in various ministries over the years. She was known...
John Rothschild, Esq.
Jun 10, 2026
John M. Rothschild, Attorney At Law
July 26, 1951 – June 10, 2026
John M. Rothschild, Esq., 74, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospital. John was the beloved son of the late Joan and James Rothschild.
John is lovingly remembered by his brother Peter Rothschild (Linda;) his sister Kathryn Simcox and nephews Greg Simcox (Anna,) and Ty Simcox (Cailey;)...
Joseph Donald Sperduti
Jun 9, 2026
Joseph Donald Sperduti, passed away on June 9th, 2026 in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg Campus. Services will be private with the family.
