Local Obituaries
Amelia N. Bowles
Aug 18, 2026
Amelia’s Story
Amelia Novella Bowles, 82, was born on Friday, September 17, 1943, in Winona, West Virginia. She transitioned from earth to glory on Tuesday, August 18,2026 in Easton, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Bowles and Mary Magdelina Howard Bowles. She was lovingly known as “Mom,” “Momma,” “Nanny,” “Millie,” and “Ms. Millie.”
Amelia graduated from Nuttall High...
Terrence L. Ellis
Aug 16, 2026
Terrence L. Ellis, 58 of Easton passed away on August 16th, 2026 in the care of St. Lukes Hospital- Anderson Campus. Born August 28th, 1967 in Cheverly Maryland, he was the son of the late Fred Ellis Sr. and the late Alice(Brewton) Ellis. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he will truly be missed.
Services honoring Terrence's life will take place...
Christopher Frederick
Aug 12, 2026
Christopher Frederick, 50 of Quakertown, passed away on August 12th, 2026 in the care of St. Lukes Hospital- Fountain Hill. He was preceded in death by his mother, Terry T. (Reichl) Frederick of Maxatawny Township . Services will be private with the family.
Marquell A. Pyles
Aug 12, 2026
Marquell Adam Pyles AKA “QUE”, age 24 of Bronx, New York passed away on August 12th, 2026 surrounded by friends and family under the care of St. Lukes Hospital- Fountain Hill Campus Bethlehem, PA. He was born on April 4th 2002 in Bronx, New York.
QUE attended both middle & high school at the Hallen school located in New Rochelle, NY...
Peter Edward Keighrey
Aug 9, 2026
Peter Edward Keighrey, of NY passed away on August 9th, 2026 in the care of St. Lukes Hospital- Fountain Hill. Born August 12th, 1958 in the UK, he was the son of James Joseph Keighrey, and Pamela Nancy (Munday) Keighrey. He was the beloved husband of Kimberly Ann Keighrey at home. Services will be private with the family.
Tasha Marie Cope
Aug 8, 2026
Tasha Marie “Tash” Cope
Tasha Marie “Tash” Cope, 45, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 8, 2026, in Bethlehem. She was born on July 2, 1981, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Tasha was the daughter of Andrew Pingyar Sr. and Pamela Stevens, and was the biological daughter of Marlene Kundratik. She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew...
Gladys Elizabeth Hoke
Aug 8, 2026
Gladys Elizabeth Hoke(née Cousin)
Gladys Elizabeth Hoke (née Cousin), age 92, of Plainfield, New Jersey, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2026.
On the evening of August 8, 2026, our beloved Gladys—wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, and spiritual friend—was called to glory. Born on February 20, 1934, in North Carolina, Gladys was the youngest child, lovingly raised among...
Aurora Vazquez
Aug 5, 2026
Aurora Vazquez, 87 of Orefield passed away on August 5th, 2026 in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest Campus. Viewing and services will take place in the funeral home on Wednesday August 12th 2026 from 5pm-7pm.
Sincere Anthony Mosley
Aug 2, 2026
Sincere Anthony Mosley, affectionately known as “Sin Dollaz,” “Sinny,” and “Ugie,” a loving nickname given to him by his mother, was born on January 3, 2011, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. At just 15 years old, Sincere departed this life on August 2, 2026.
Sincere was the beloved son of Terrence Mosley and the late Lakesha Thelwell, who predeceased him by one day....
Lakesha Latoya Thelwell
Aug 1, 2026
LaKesha Latoya Thelwell, affectionately known as “Kesha,” was born on August 13, 1988, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She peacefully departed this life on August 1, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Allentown, Pennsylvania, at the age of 37.
LaKesha was the beloved daughter of William Singleton and Tammie Thelwell and the cherished sister of William Meleschuk. Lakesha...
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.
