Local Obituaries
Tommie Lee Ward
Mar 9, 2026
Tommie Lee Ward was born on June 26, 1957, in Easton, Pennsylvania, to the late Gloria Ward. He peacefully departed this life on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Bethlehem Skilled Nursing Home.Tommie was the oldest of seven children. He leaves behind his loving siblings: brother Darnell Williams of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; brother Gregory Ward of Allentown, Pennsylvania; and sister Glory D....
Dennis John Herman Sr.
Mar 1, 2026
Dennis John Herman Sr.
Dennis John Herman Sr., 71 of Easton passed away on Sunday March 1st, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 7th, 1954, in Newark NJ, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Hambel.
He spent his days serving others, working at a food pantry and helping anyone who crossed his path. He believed in feeding people,...
Lydia Carter
Feb 25, 2026
Lydia Carter, 72 of Easton passed away on February 25th, 2026 at St. Lukes Hospital- Anderson campus. Born June 23rd, 1953 in Baltimore Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Lillian Carter. Private burial will take place at Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Francisco Garcia Ortiz
Feb 22, 2026
Francisco Garcia Ortiz, of Easton passed away at home on February 22nd, 2026. Born October 6th, 1961 in Bayamon Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Angel Garcia Pagan, and the late Carmen Mercedes Ortiz Rivera. Services will be private with the family.
Carol Shade
Feb 15, 2026
Carol Ann Shade, affectionately known as “Mother Shade,” transitioned from this life on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 85. Carol was born on July 25, 1940, in Yonkers, New York, to the late Fred and Bertha Dessesaure. She is lovingly survived by her devoted sons: Daniel (Jacqueline) Shade Jr., James (Renee) Shade, Russell (Vera) Shade Sr., Leon...
Ovie Lee Graddy
Feb 4, 2026
I’m Obituary for Ovie Lee Graddy
Ovie Lee Graddy, 86, of Easton, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, while in the care of St. Luke’s Hospice House.
Born on December 20, 1939, Ovie was the son of the late Willie Alford. He was the beloved husband of the late Rutha L. Graddy, who preceded him in death in 2021. Ovie and...
Olga Rosa Dosal Gallindo
Feb 3, 2026
Olga Rosa Dosal Gallindo, 94 of Allentown passed away at home on February 3rd, 2026. Born on March 25th, 1931 on the Island of Cuba to the late Manuel Dosal and the late Aurelia Gallindo. Olga was a cherished mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. A viewing will take place on Saturday February 7th, from 2-4 PM in the Vanderburg Family...
Shirley A. Dancs
Jan 19, 2026
Shirley A. Dancs, of Bethlehem Township passed away on January 19th, 2026 at home. Born on June 16th, 1952 in Bethlehem to the late Charles and Mamie Gregoris, she was the beloved wife of 52 years to John M. Dancs, and the beloved mother of Kelli and Kris. Shirley was surrounded by John and their children as she peacefully left...
Patricia Smith
Jan 16, 2026
Patricia Smith, 76 of Fountain Hill passed away on January 16th, 2026 at St. Lukes Hospital- Fountain Hill. Born, Febuary 7th, 1949 in Coopersburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Veronica (Lizzen) Kernick. Services will be private with the family.
Gloria Lino
Jan 11, 2026
Gloria Lino, 79 of Coplay passed away on January 11th, 2026 at home. Born on June 6th, 1946 in Guayaquil Ecuador, she was the daughter of the late Carlos Lino and the late Delores Vera. Services will take place on Saturday 1/17/26 at Smyrna Church of the Lord- Bethlehem. The viewing will take place from 12 pm-1 pm and the...
Carmen Vasquez
Jan 3, 2026
Carmen Vasquez, of Easton passed away on January 3rd, 2026 at home. Services will be private with the family.
Bridgette Grizzle
Jan 2, 2026
Bridgette Yvette Grizzle, departed this world on January 2nd, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on March 27, 1961, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, she was a cherished daughter of Leenell and Erskin Martin, who lovingly nurtured her from the very beginning. Bridgette's vibrant spirit lived through every friendship and family bond she cultivated, leaving an indelible mark on those...
Jon Bass
Jan 1, 2026
Jon Bass, 66 of Easton passed away on January 1st, 2026 at home. Services will be private with the family.
Rose Strunk
Jan 1, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rose Ann Strunk, affectionately known as Rosie, who departed this world on January 1, 2026, at the age of 71, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Monroe Campus. Born on June 25, 1954, in the charming town of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, she was the cherished daughter of William Ehrgood Jr. and...
Gwendalena Okai
Dec 31, 2025
Gwendalena Okai of Bethlehem, passed away on December 31st, 2025 in the care of St. Lukes Hospital- Anderson Campus. Viewing and services will take place on Saturday January 10th, 2026 in the Funeral Home. The viewing will take place from 1 pm to 2 pm and the service will immediately follow. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Mark A. Williams
Dec 20, 2025
Mark Andrew Williams, 58, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 20, 2025. Mark was born on February 16, 1967, in Bethlehem, PA, to Annie Beatrice Williams (White) and Wayman Williams, who deeply loved and supported him throughout his life.
Mark was a skilled mechanic who could bring any engine back to life. He spent countless hours helping others by fixing...
Jeffrey Wade Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Jeffrey Wade Jr, of Sandersville Georgia, formerly of Easton passed away unexpectedly at home on December 19th, 2025. Born May 28th, 1993 to Jeff Wade Sr., and Stacey Waples, Jeff was the beloved husband of Shanie and father to their children. A viewing and life celebration service for Jeff will be held on Saturday January 3rd, 2026 at the Greater...
Michael Boumal
Dec 18, 2025
Michael Boumal, 69 of Plainfield Township passed away on December 18th, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest Campus. Born, September 25th, 1956 in Clinton New Jersey, he was the son of the late Frederick Boumal and the late Piera (Bersini.) Services will be private with the family.
Terry Robert Koch
Dec 16, 2025
Terry R. Koch, 65 of Allentown passed away on December 16th, 2025. Services will be private with the family.
Blanca Cortes Acevedo
Dec 12, 2025
Blanca “Tere” Cortes Acevedo, 70, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2025, while being nursed with love by her two devoted daughters, Kimily and Natashady, and surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 26, 1955, in Aguada, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Guillermo Cortes and the late Herminia Acevedo. Blanca was one...
