Local Obituaries
Deacon Oren Buie
Apr 5, 2026
Oren Buie, affectionately known as “Bubba” and “Deacon Buie,” transitioned from this life on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the age of 86. He passed away peacefully in the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Charlotte, North Carolina, surrounded by his loving family.
Oren was born on June 16, 1939, in Arlington, Georgia, to the late Lucille (Collier) Buie and...
Raymond Reifinger
Apr 4, 2026
Raymond D. Reifinger IIIRaymond D. Reifinger III, 71, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on April 4, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born on August 25, 1954, to the late Elizabeth (Pruzinsky) Reifinger and Raymond D. Reifinger, Jr.Ray (Bud) proudly served in the United States Navy and was a brilliant electronics teacher. He was a loving father and a...
Peter M. McGibbon
Apr 2, 2026
Peter Martin McGibbon, 63, of Bethlehem Township, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg Campus.
Born on September 26, 1962, in Kingston, Jamaica, Peter was the beloved son of the late Victor McGibbon and Daisy (McMorris) McGibbon. He spent his early years in Kingston before coming to the United States as a young man in pursuit of...
Tony Williams
Mar 30, 2026
Tony Williams, born on May 2, 1968, in Petersburg, Virginia, passed away on March 30, 2026, at St. Lukes Hospital—Easton Campus. At the age of 57, Tony took his final bow, leaving behind a legacy filled with laughter, love, and a knack for grilling the perfect burger.
Tony, affectionately known by his nickname “Blue,” was a man who wore many hats...
Gina Cobb
Mar 27, 2026
Gina Cobb, 57 of Phillipsburg NJ passed away on March 27th, 2026. Services will be private with the family.
Dr. Tinamarie (Alaimo) McKim
Mar 26, 2026
Dr. Tinamarie (Alaimo) McKim, 69 of Bethlehem passed away on March 26, 2026 at St. Lukes Hospital- Fountain Hill. Born, November 5th, 1957, she was the daughter of Joseph and Frances Alaimo. Tinamarie was the wife of Dr. Howard McKim, and mother of Christina Scavone. Services will be private with the family. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Calvin Laird
Mar 22, 2026
Obituary for Calvin Laird
Calvin Laird, 89, of Brooklyn, New York, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania.
Born on October 12, 1936, in St. Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica, Calvin was the beloved son of the late Thedor Laird and the late Gertrude Montieth.
Calvin lived a life marked by hard work, resilience, and dedication to...
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.
