Annis N. Krout

Annis N. Krout

Annis N. Krout, 99, formerly of Bangor, PA, passed away Saturday, December 6th, at Country Meadows, Bethlehem, PA.

Annis was born in Mt. Wolf, PA on November 27, 1915, a daughter of the late Matthis and Laura (Hackney) Livingston.

She was the widow of Roy J. Krout, who passed away in 2012.

She was a member of the First United Evangelical Congregational Church in Bangor, PA.

Annis is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Gist and her husband James, of East Bangor, PA; two sons, Karl T. Krout and his wife Patricia, of Saylorsburg, PA and Michael Krout and his wife Patricia, of Sinking Springs, PA; a sister, Phyllis Spiese, of York, PA, two grandchildren Mark Krout and his wife Amy,  and Dr. Ryan Krout and his wife Leone, a great granddaughter Samantha Krout and  2 step great grandchildren Amanda and Arthur Cahill.  She was preceded in death by one sister Lois Biesecker and seven brothers Jesse, Ezra, Paul, David, James, Carl and Glenn Livingston.

Services are private at the convenience of family.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, Martins Creek, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Evangelical Congregational Church, 26 S. 2nd Street, Bangor, PA 18013.

Craig A. Kunsman

Craig A. Kunsman

Craig A. Kunsman, 57, of Bangor, PA, passed away Sunday, November 9th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA.

Craig was born in Easton, PA, on February 6, 1957, a son of Frances P. (Werkheiser) Kunsman, of Bangor, PA and the late Edward E. Kunsman.

He was a co-owner and operator of Edward Kunsman & Sons Roofing in Bangor, PA.  Craig attended Wilson High School.

Craig was a lifetime member of the Order of Fleas Club in Easton and a member of the Dyle L. Bray VFW Post 739 in Bangor.

In addition to his mother, Frances, Craig is survived by two brothers, Kim Kunsman and Todd Kunsman, 2 nieces Susan Kunsman Reinhart and Gina Marie Kunsman, 5 nephews Jamie, Ryan, Nicholas, Zachary, and Kodie Kunsman, a great niece Alyson Kunsman and a great nephew Jacob Kunsman.  Craig was preceded in death by his father Edward and brother Robin Kunsman.

Services will be held at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA, at 11 AM on Friday, November 14th.  Friends are invited to call Thursday 6 - 8 PM at the funeral home.   Burial will be private at convenience of the family at the Northampton Memorial Shrine.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Washington Twp. Vol. Fire Co., 920 Washington Blvd., Bangor, PA 18013.

Mary Phyllis O'Malley

Mary Phyllis O'Malley

Mary Phyllis O'Malley, 96, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away Thursday, October 30th, at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem, PA.

Mary was born in Shirley, MA on September 17, 1918, a daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude (McNally) Harkins.  She was the widow of Raymond J. O'Malley, who died in 2009.  Mary was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church in Virginia Beach, VA .

Mary is survived by two daughters, Margaret Goodrich and Marilyn Tuori and her husband Charles,
a son, James O'Malley and his wife Carol, 6 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a daughter Maureen Cross and one granddaughter.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated privately at St. Rocco's Catholic Church, 6658 School Road, Martins Creek, PA.  Burial will be private at convenience of the family.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, Martins Creek, PA

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice.

Amelia F. Ruggiero

Amelia F. Ruggiero, 80, of Martins Creek, PA died Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at her residence surrounded by family.

Born in Martins Creek, PA on August 2, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Carmelo Antonino Cappadona and Josephine E. (Castelletti) Cappadona.

She, together with her late husband Daniel Ruggiero, owned and operated Martins Creek Manufacturing Co., retiring in 1977.

She was a member of St. Rocco’s Roman Catholic Church, Martins Creek, PA and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and Church Choir.

A loving mother and grandmother, Amelia loved to bake, keep a clean house and cross stich.

She is survived by a son Michael A. Ruggiero, and his wife Kimberly, of Forks Twp., Sisters, Lillian Pulcini and Virginia Ann Falcone, both of Martins Creek, and Mary Sheetz, of Easton.  Granddaughter, Kate Ruggiero and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Teresa.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 9:45 AM at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rocco’s Church at 10:30AM.  Friends may call on Friday 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home.  Interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Rocco’s Catholic Church, Martins Creek, PA  18063. 

Calogera "Lilly" Mule`

Calogera "Lilly" Mule`, 80, of Bangor, PA, passed away Saturday, September 20th, surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daughter in Columbia, MD.

Born:  Lilly was born in Sommatino, Sicily, Italy on March 5, 1934, a daughter of the late Guiseppe and Crocifissa (Volpe) Curto.

Personal:  She was the widow of Francesco "Frank" Mule`, who died in 2003.  Lilly and her late husband Frank, were the owners and operator of five successful restaurants, Franco's Pizzeria Nescopeck, PA., Franco's Pizzeria, Ocean City, NJ, Franco's Pizzeria in White Haven, PA, the former Olde and New Inn in Stockertown, PA and Frank's Steak Shop in Easton.  Lilly enjoyed cooking and baking her famous Italian cookies for her friends and family.

Memberships:  She was a member of St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church in Martins Creek, PA.

Survivors:  Lilly is survived by two daughters, Maria Kelly, and her husband Bruce, of Columbia, MD;
Christine Holva, and her husband Jim, of Bangor, PA; two sons, Mario Mule`, of Syracuse, NY; Joseph Mule` and his wife Sandy, of Berwick, PA; two sisters, Giovanna Curto Verdi, of Catania, Sicily; Maria Evans and her husband Robert, of South Casco, ME; a brother, Croce Peter Curto and his wife Sara of Nazareth, PA, 10 grandchildren, Megan, Lauren, Sarah, Frank, Nathan, Jim, Kaitlyn, Claire, Joseph, and Mackenzie, and 3 great grandchildren Ava, Kenlyn, and Luca.

Services:  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church, 6658 School Road, Martins Creek, PA, at 10 AM on Monday, September 29th,  with Msgr. James J. Reichert officiating.  Friends are invited to call Sunday 5 - 8 PM in the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA.  Entombment will be held in the family mausoleum in New Catholic Cemetery, Roseto, PA.

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church, 6658 School Road, Martins Creek, PA 18063.

Jean Lechinski

Jean Lechiski, 85, of Martins Creek, PA, formerly of Florida, passed away Monday, September 22nd, at Alexandria Manor, Nazareth, PA.

Born:  Jean was born in Glen Garden, NJ on January 28, 1929, a daughter of the late William J. and Anna R. (Ort) Cougle.

Personal:  Jean was the widow of Walter S. Lechiski, who died in 2000.  She was employed as a unit clerk and nurse at Homestead Hospital in Homestead, FL, until retiring in 1994.  After retiring, Jean, volunteered at the hospital gift shop.  Jean spent her life caring for others as a nurse, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Memberships:  Jean was a member of the Senior Citizens group in Homestead, FL.

Survivors:  Jean is survived by a daughter, Eileen Sentz and her husband Roger, two sons, Walter Lechiski and his wife Connie, and Edward Lechiski, 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Services:  Memorial Services will be held at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA, at 11 AM on Friday, September 26th.  There will be no calling hours.  Burial will be private at the convenience of the Family.

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Center For Animal Health & Welfare,  1165 Island Park Rd, Easton, PA 18042

Timothy L. "Tim" Fortner

Timothy L. "Tim" Fortner, 62, of Bangor, PA, passed away Wednesday, September 17th, at Easton Hospital, Easton, PA.

Born:  Timothy was born at Ft. Jackson Army Base in Columbia, SC on April 1, 1952, a son of the late Reuben Fortner and Jeanne (Nolf) Gumm and her husband Tom, of Bangor, PA.

Personal:  Tim was the husband of Jean (Burdge) Fortner.  He was a 1970 graduate of Easton High School and he attended Penn State University, majoring in Forestry.  He was employed as a Ski Patrol director at Camelback Mountain Resort in Mt. Pocono, PA, until retiring in January 2013. Tim was also a certified pool operator for CamelBeach Water Park.

Memberships:  Tim was a member of the National Ski Patrol, since 1968.  He was issued his National number in 1996.  Tim was also a previous member of Marshall's Creek Fire Department, Central Pocono Ambulance and Bushkill Emergency Squad.  He served in the Army National Guard from 1972-1980 as a Staff Sargent.

Survivors:  In addition to his wife Jean, mother Jeanne and step father Tom, Tim is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Fortner, of East Stroudsburg, PA; Melissa Silvent, of Bartonsville, PA; Sara Fratrik and her husband Frank, of Port Deposit, MD; two sons, Ronnie Silvent, of Bangor, PA; Lantz Fortner, of Manahawkin, NJ;  a sister, Kim, wife of  Ray Bowers, of Walnutport, PA, mother in law Elsie Burdge of Hackettstown, NJ, 4 grandchildren Micah Fortner, Emily and Samantha Fratrik, and Kaylee Andersen, nieces and nephews.  Tim was preceded in death by two sons Bryan and Corey Fortner, a daughter Lisa Silvent and a brother Richard Fortner.

Services:  A celebration of life service will be held at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA, at 3 PM on Sunday, September 21st.  Friends are invited to call   Sunday 1- 3 PM in the funeral home.  Burial will be private at convenience of the Family.

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Ronald McDonald House of Southern NJ, 550 Mickle Blvd., Camden, NJ 08103 or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Roy A. Miller

Roy A. Miller

Roy A. Miller, 58, of  Bangor, PA, passed away Monday, September 15th, at his residence.

Born:  Roy was born in East Stroudsburg, PA on April 22, 1956, a son of the late Willard "Bill" and  Beatrice (Berger) Miller.

Personal:  Roy was the husband of Donnakay (Smith) Miller, they celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary this past July 23rd. He was employed as a dye house worker at the former Blue Ridge Winkler Textiles in Bangor, PA.  Roy was also employed by Oxford Textiles in Oxford, NJ and WSI in Belvidere, NJ.  He was a 1975 graduate of Bangor High School.

Memberships:  Roy was a lifetime member of Lower Mt. Bethel Twp. Vol. Fire Co., a member of  Mt. Bethel Vol. Fire Co., a former member of Blue Valley Rescue Squad in Bangor, and a former Boy Scout.

Survivors:  In addition to his wife, Donnakay, Roy is survived by a son, Jason Miller and his wife Stacey, of Bangor, PA; a brother, Robert Miller and his wife Sandy, of Pen Argyl, PA, 2 grandsons Nick and Noah, 3 nieces, 3 nephews, 3 great nieces and 2 great nephews.  Roy was preceded in death by 1 great niece.

Services:  Funeral services will be held at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave.,  Martins Creek, PA, at 11 AM on Saturday, September 20th, with Pastor Dan Christenson officiating.
Friends are invited to call Saturday 9:30 - 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Centreville Cemetery, Mt. Bethel, PA.

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lower Mt. Bethel Fire Co. 8357 N. Delaware Drive, Martins Creek, PA 18063 or Mt. Bethel Vol. Fire Co., 2341 N. Delaware Drive, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343.

William J. "Bill" Orse

William J. "Bill" Orse, 73, of Bangor, PA, passed away Sunday, August 31st, at his residence.

Born:  Bill was born in New York City, NY on May 7, 1941, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Nagy) Orse.

Personal:  He was the husband of Jean (Welch) Orse, they were married October 18, 1963.  Bill was employed in the maintenance department at the Northampton County Government Center Easton, PA, for 21 years, until retiring in 2001.  Bill was a 1959 graduate of Easton High School.  He enjoyed traveling, doing repairs around the house and was a avid hunter and fisherman.  He served in the US Air Force.

Memberships:  He was a member of the former College Hill Presbyterian Church in Easton, PA. Bill was also a member of Safety First Volunteer Fire Co. in West Easton.

Survivors:  In addition to his wife, Jean, Bill is survived by a daughter, Christine, a son, Mark, a sister, Nancy, a brother, Bob, and 2 grandsons Brandon and Doug.  Bill was preceded in death by a sister Pat Chillot.

Services:  Funeral services will be held at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, www.palmerifuneralhome.com, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA, at 11 AM on Thursday, September 4th,  with Pastor Ronald Shipman officiating. Friends are invited to call Thursday 9:30 - 11 AM in the funeral home.  Burial will be held at Church Hill Cemetery, Martins Creek, PA.

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Evangelical Congregational Church, 26 S. 2nd Street, Bangor, PA 18013 or Shriners Children's Hospital,  3551 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140.

Gary Lorn Wilson

Gary Lorn Wilson, 64, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 3, 2014 while vacationing with his family in Willsboro NY.

Gary was born in Cleveland, OH on April 13, 1950, grew up in Lincoln Park, MI, lived in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, and Lebanon Twp., NJ, before making his home in Bangor, PA.

Gary was a loving husband to Angela (Mirasolo) Wilson with whom he recently celebrated 40 wonderful years of marriage.

He was a devoted son of Doris (Taylor) Wilson (Riverview, MI) and the late Wilbert Bruce Wilson.

Gary was an adoring father to Gabrielle and favorite son-in-law Brian Woodby (New Providence, NJ), and cherished "Papa" to Nathan, Max and Bruce.

Gary was also proud father to Joseph Wilson and Amber Horn (New Providence, NJ) and was thrilled with anticipation for the arrival of his son's first child in February.

His childhood was enriched by his four brothers, Robert (Gibraltar, MI), Brian (Ashland, OH), Donald (Allen Park, MI) and Kevin (Fowlerville, MI).

Services will be held on Thursday at 7:00 PM at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to time of services. Additional services will be held on Sunday, August, 10th at 4:00 PM at the Voran Funeral Home, 23750 Goddard Road, Taylor, MI. Visitation will be from noon to 4:00 PM.

Interment will be in Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, MI.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Angela Wilson to benefit the grandchildren's education.

Junetta C. Lago

Junetta C. Lago, 83, of Bangor, formerly of Rockaway, NJ, died Thursday in Wind Gap, Pa.
She was the wife of the late Alexander Lago who died in 1999.

Personal: A coal miner's daughter, Junetta was born to the late Manuel and Brookie (Bishop) Vasquez into abject poverty at the height of the great depression on the banks of the New River in Nuttleburg, West Virginia; a town which no longer exists.

Moving to New Jersey in later years, Junetta worked at many companies in many capacities. In spite of her poor upbringing, she learned skills that would eventually help her land a position at AT&T. It was there that she would finish her working career as secretary to some of AT&T's top executives in Parsippany, New Jersey.

A loving daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and friend, Junetta always put others before herself. Her family does not know how they will get along without her.

Survivors: Surviving: Son Mark A. Lago, and his wife Linda, Bangor, PA. Grandchildren Christopher Lago and Allison, wife of Kent Leonard.

Services: Graveside Services will be held at Noon on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside, NJ. Visitation will be at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Saturday.

Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Betty S. Leibig

Betty S. Leibig, 87, of Bangor, died Friday, July 18, 2014 at Gracedale, Lower Nazareth Township.

She was the widow of the late Rev. Charles Leibig.

Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late E. D. and Hattie (Roth) Steckel.

A graduate of Liberty High School, she worked at Country Miss, Forks Township, for many years.
She was a member of Flicksville United Church of Christ, where she sang in the choir and was very active in church activities.

Betty volunteered for many years at Meals on Wheels and the Crayola Experience in Easton.  She was avid walker, travelling 3 to 5 miles per day.  She also enjoyed her housekeeping and gardening.

Surviving:  Sons, Denn Dickey, Arvada, CO and David Dickey,  Bangor.  Sisters, Nancy Sutton, Macungie, and Ginny Kroll, Hellertown.  Grandchildren, Phillip, Casey, Kelly and Leslie. Great Granddaughter, Emma Grace.  Predeceased by sisters, Janet Getz, Alice Ruth, Eleanor Heins, Laura Goerner.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.  Interment in Flicksville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

Linda S. (Kenny) Fleming

Linda S. (Kenny) Fleming

Linda S. (Kenny) Fleming, 57, of Bangor, PA, passed away Monday, July 14th, at the Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's, Bethlehem, PA.

Born:  Linda was born in Newton, NJ on August 22, 1956, a daughter of the late Paul G. and Teresa (Klapy) Kenny.

Personal:  She was the wife of William "Bill"  Fleming, they celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary this past May.  Linda was employed, for the last 20 years, at Franklin Hill Vineyards Bangor, PA.  Linda was a 1974 graduate of Hackettstown High School.  Linda enjoyed gardening, trips to the beach and spending time with her family and friends.  She also had a special place in her heart for her animals.

Memberships:  She attended the First Presbyterian Church of Bloomsbury, NJ, where she was a former Sunday School Teacher.

Survivors:  In addition to her husband, Bill, Linda is also survived by a daughter, Kayla Fleming, of Olympia, WA; a son, Sean Fleming, of Nazareth, PA; a sister, Joyce Polizzio, a brother, Bruce Kenny, and 2 grandchildren Owen and Grace Fleming.

Services:  Funeral services will be held 10 am, Saturday, July 19th, at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, www.palmerifuneralhome.com, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA, with Rev. Kathi Heath officiating. Friends are invited to call Friday, July 18th from 4 - 8 pm, in the funeral home.  Burial will be held at Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ.

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Bloomsbury, 66 Church St,  Bloomsbury, NJ 08804 or The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.

Stephen T. Smereczynsky

Stephen T. Smereczynsky, 62, of Hunter, NY and Copper Center, AK, formerly of Martins Creek and Bangor, died Thursday, May 22, 2014, unexpectedly at his home in Alaska. 

Born in Martins Creek on June 10, 1951, he was the son of the late Stephen T. and Angelina (Palmeri) Smereczynsky Sr.

Steve graduated from Easton Area High School, attended Shenandoah University on a basketball scholarship, and graduated from Millersville University.  He took graduate courses at Lafayette, Temple and the State University of New York when he attained his masters degree.  He was employed as a School Teacher for over 30 years in the Easton Area School District.  In addition to teaching Industrial Arts, he also was an excellent craftsman, building homes in the Lehigh Valley including his own in Bangor and Alaska. In retirement he continued his talent for crafting quality furniture pieces that matched his love of nature.

His true love was the outdoors, especially in his beloved Alaska.  He was an avid fisherman who consistently toured friends and family throughout the wilderness on hikes and fishing trips; all while teaching and sharing about nature and assimilating his love for Jack London’s writing with his own experiences.  He led hiking expeditions on the Chilkoot gold rush trail to the Yukon Territory and this year participated as a flag waver and course Marshall at the Iditarod Sled Race.

 He was a former member of St. Rocco’s Roman Catholic Church, Martins Creek.  He was also a member of the Easton Schoolman’s Association, where he was honored as Schoolman of the Year in 1995.   

Surviving:  Daughters, Paula, wife of Todd Hull, Bangor and Dr. Sonya, wife of Dr. Mike Daley, Chalfont, PA.  Son, Stephen, and his wife Lillian, of Brunswick, OH.  Sisters, Maryann, wife of Robin Kessler, Martins Creek and Karen, wife of Jeff Piscanio, Bernville, PA.  Companion, Ali VanHorn, Hunter, NY.  Grandchildren, Madelyn, Julia, Sophrina, and Tyler.  Nephew, Jake Piscanio, and his dog Rocky. 

Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 3:00 PM at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA.  Visitation from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. 

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Easton Schoolman’s Association, 1801 Bushkill Drive, Easton, PA 18040-8186 or Trout Unlimited’s Alaskan Program at 3105 Lakeshore Drive, Anchorage, AK 99801.

Beverly M. Poegelt

Beverly M. Poegelt, 76, formerly of Laurel, DE, North Bergen, NJ, and Farmington, NH died on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Woodland Terrace, Allentown, PA.  She was the widow of the late Hugo E. Poegelt, who died in February.

Born in Greenfield, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Nellie (Howe) Brown.

She was a graduate of Farmington High School, Class of 1956.  A devoted grandmother, she enjoyed gardening and playing with her dog.

Surviving is a daughter, Barbara, wife of Christopher A. Taylor, Bangor, and Grandson Matthew Taylor.   She is predeceased by brothers, Walter, Arthur and Kenneth.  Sisters, Florence, Ruth, Elsa and Carolyn.

Memorial Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Noon at the James J. Palmeri Funeral  Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA.  There will be a visitation one hour prior to services.  Interment will be private. Online Condolences may be offered at www.palmerifuneralhome.com

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601.

Stentzee B. Woepple

Stentzee B. Woepple, 34, of Bethlehem Township, PA died Tuesday, May 6, 2014. 

Born in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of Harry Woepple and Gene and Jan Tresslar Williamson.

A graduate of Pen Argyl High School, where she excelled in Softball and Basketball, she became a scholar athlete at Slippery Rock University, graduating in 2002. 

Stentzee was a Health and Physical Education Teacher at Hackettstown Middle School since 2003.  She was the Varsity Girls Cross Country Coach and JV Softball coach at Hackettstown High School.

Surviving are: Father, Harry Woepple of Easton. Mother, Jan, wife of Gene Williamson of Belfast.  Grandmother, Elizabeth Tresslar of Martins Creek.  Uncles, Jon Tresslar, and his wife Lisa, of Easton, and Jeffrey Tresslar, and his wife, Sue, of Saylorsburg.  Aunt Eleanore Black, Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Many cousins and beloved pets.

Funeral Services will be private and entrusted to the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, Martins Creek, PA. 

Memorial Contributions may to made to The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd, Easton, PA 18042.

Jacquelyn S. Grifo

Jacquelyn S. Grifo, 87, of Del Haven, Bangor, PA, died  Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown, PA.  She was the widow of the late Richard A. Grifo, with whom she was married for 55 years.  

Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Minna (Buenning) Schooley.

She was a graduate of Easton High School, Class of 1945 and attended the Tobe-Coburn School for Fashion Careers in New York City.  She later became a lab assistant working at GAF, Easton, PA for a few years till her marriage to Dick.

She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Easton, PA where she sang and served as a choir mother.  Always involved with her children’s activities, she was a “cookie mom” for her daughters’ Girl Scout Troop.  As a family, they spent many years traveling and camping throughout the United States.

In her retirement years, she and her husband enjoyed being snowbirds and living in Largo, FL.  She was active in several Bridge groups and enjoyed traveling overseas with her husband.  But, there was no doubt that her favorite place was “up the river”, in Del Haven, enjoying family activities with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving are:  Sons, James, and his wife Cyndee, Punta Gorda, FL, and Russell, and his wife Nancy, Georgetown, TX.  Daughters, Cathie Grifo, Forks Twp., Minna, wife of Jim Ziegenfuss, Lower Mt. Bethel Twp., and Phyllis, wife of Steve Higginbotham, Spring, TX.  Sister in Law, Lucy B. Grifo, Easton.  Grandsons, Gregg Bonstein, and wife Sara, Brett Grifo, and wife Jen, Drew Grifo, and wife Ann, Eric Ziegenfuss, and wife Lindsey, Scott Grifo and Ross Higgenbotham.  Granddaughters, Jennifer, wife of Yuri Brunetti, Cara Capobianco, Heather, wife of John Buckles, Gretchen, wife of Mike Adams, Amy, wife of Eric Blom, Julie, wife of Blake Mote, Andrea Grifo and Lauren Higgenbotham. 14 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at Noon AM at James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek. Interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery, , PA.  Friends may call from 11:00 AM to Noon.  Interment in Church Hill Cemetery.  Online Condolences may be offered at www.palmerifuneralhome.com.

In addition to flowers, donations may be made to the Center for Animal Health & Welfare,  1165 Island Park Rd, Easton, PA 18042

Joanne Mabee

Joanne  Mabee

Joanne Mabee, 81, of Bangor, PA, passed away Saturday, April 26th, at her residence.

Born:  Joanne was born in East Falmouth, MA on January 6, 1933, a daughter of the late Manuel and Mary F. (DeMello) Benevides.

Personal:  She was the widow of Allen C. Mabee, Jr., who died in 2012.  Joanne was a graduate of Lawrence High School in Falmouth, MA.  Joanne served as a nurse in the US Air Force and was a proud homemaker with many talents.  She also worked in her late husband's insurance office.  She was of the Catholic faith.

Memberships:  Joanne was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Rotary Ann Club, where she was honored with the Paul Harris Fellow award.  Joanne also founded two Al Anon Family Groups in Budd Lake, NJ.

Survivors:  Joanne is survived by two daughters; Nanette McWilliams and Cynthia Wilson and her husband Dale, a sister; Loretta Jean McCartney, 3 grandchildren Melissa McWilliams, Lisa Reinsmith, and Michael Wilson; 3 great grandchildren Bryce, Corrine, and Eric.  Joanne was preceded in death by a grandson Justin McWilliams.

Services:  Funeral services will be held at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA, at 11 AM on Wednesday, April 30th. Call Wednesday 10 - 11 AM in the funeral home.  Burial will be held at Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ.

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PUMP Food Pantry, Portland, PA 18351 or to  AWSOM Animal Shelter, Godfrey Ridge Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360

John J. Diomedo

John J. Diomedo

John J. Diomedo, 84, of  Easton, PA, passed away Friday, April 25th, at Old Orchard Manorcare, Easton.  He was the husband of Patricia  (Coleman) Diomedo, with whom he was married for 62 years.

Born:  John was born in Martins Creek, PA on September 15, 1929, a son of the late Adam and Mary (Sabatine) Domine.

Personal:  He served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp. during the Korean War.  John was also a member of the Marine Corp. League and flew the Marine Corp. flag behind his home proudly.  John worked on the family farm, Sunny Brook Farms, for many years. He was later employed at Ingersoll-Rand Corp. in Phillipsburg, NJ, for 20 years.  For many years he work part time for Palmeri and Sons Company in Martins Creek, driving water trucks, school buses and the bingo buses.  John was best known for his lively personality and sense of humor, he was an avid collector of antique International farm tractors.

Survivors:  In addition to his wife, Patricia, John is survived by two sons Johnny Wayne Diomedo and his wife Dottie, of Easton and Gregory Diomedo and his wife Alice, of Bangor; a sister, Dorothy Homoki, of Nazareth; a Sister in Law Jeannie Diomedo, of Easton; 4 Grandchildren, Chad and his wife Blanca, Matthew, Larry and his wife Norika and Denise and her husband Rich, and 6 Great Grandchildren Kayla, Jack, Sam, Kaitlyn, Ashland, and Noah.  John was preceded in death by two brothers Alfred and Adam Diomedo.

Services:  Memorial Services will be held at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA, at 8 PM on Thursday, May 1st.  Friends are invited to call 6 - 8 PM, Thursday in the funeral home.  Online condolences may be made a palmerifuneralhome.com.

Memorial:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marine Corps League Foundation, PO BOX 3070, Merrifield, VA 22116-3070 or to Heartland Hospice Care, 881 Marcon Blvd., Suite 3700, Allentown, PA 18109.

Andrew Nagy

Andrew Nagy, 91, of Bangor, PA, was called home to be with our Lord, surrounded by his loving family, on April 17, 2014, while at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg, Bethlehem, PA.

He was the devoted husband of Margaret (Borbas) for 67 wonderful years. 
Born on the family farm in Washington Township (Bangor), PA, on February 18, 1923.  He was the son of the late Sandor (Alex) and Mary (Szikra) Nagy.

He was a member of College Hill Presbyterian Church, Easton, PA.  He also was a member of the American Legion and Dyle E. Bray – VFW Post 739, both of Bangor.

He served three years in the U.S. Army 586th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion in Africa, Hawaii, and Okinawa as a Military Police escort and construction equipment operator during WWII.

After the war, he returned to work at Bethlehem Steel, then worked at Alpha Portland Cement, Ingersoll Rand Corp, and retired from Mack Printing Company, Easton, PA with 20 years of service. He was a master plumber and jack-of-all-trades who enjoyed helping many family, neighbors, and friends.  He faithfully tended to his vegetable garden each year and was always fixing or improving things around his house and for others.  Andrew loved to travel all over the United States with Margaret in their motor home.  He was a loving father to his two children and caring grandfather to his three grandchildren.  He was the master war storyteller and would share his stories with anyone who would listen.  Andrew had a passion for life, enjoying parties, social events, and trips to the Country Buffet.  He had the ultimate good heart, would do anything to help anyone, and was the family patriarch. 

Surviving, in addition to his loving wife, Margaret, are a daughter, Carol Smith, wife of Stewart Smith, of Nazareth, PA; a son, Andrew J. Nagy Jr. and his wife, Philomena, of Bangor; sister, Irene Schlough, of Bangor; grandchildren, Michelle Smith Shafer, wife of William F. Shafer, III, of Bethlehem, PA, Shannon Nagy of Austin, TX, and Andrew J. Nagy, III, of Bangor; sisters-in-law, Magdaline Bolla and Olga Borbas of Bangor; and many nieces and nephews.  Proceeded in death by sisters, Elizabeth Blunt, Mary Nagy, and brothers, Alex, James, William, and Albert. 

Services will be held at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA, on Tuesday at 11:00 AM with The Rev. R. C. Smith officiating.  Friends may call on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Tuesday 10 AM until time of service.  Interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery, Martins Creek, PA.

Family requests donations to the College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St, Easton, PA 18042.

Edward J. Kotch, Sr.

Edward J. Kotch, Sr.

Edward J. Kotch, Sr., 83, of Cresco, PA,  formerly of the Village of Stone Church in Upper Mt. Bethel Twp., PA, passed away Monday, April 14th, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA.

Born:  Edward was born in Elizabeth, NJ on November 13, 1930, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (UNKNOWN) Kotch.

Personal:  He was the widower of Shirley L. (Nehring) Kotch, who died in April 2, 2006.  Edward was employed as a pharmaceutical technician at Hoffmann - LaRoche Pharmaceutical Co. in Belvidere, NJ, for 22 years, retiring in 1992.  He served in the US Air Force during Korean War.

Memberships:  He formerly attended  St. Rocco's Catholic Church in Martins Creek, PA.

Survivors:  Edward is survived by three daughters, Debra Lohman, Dr. Lori Kotch and Terri Witherow; three sons, Edward Kotch, Jr., Larry Kotch, and Richard Kotch, 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren

Services:  Graveside Services will be held Friday, April 18th at 9 AM at Centreville Cemetery, Route 611, in the Village of Stone Church, Upper Mt. Bethel Twp., PA.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, Martins Creek, PA.  Online condolences may be made at palmerifuneralhome.com.

Jacob Ike

Jacob  Ike

Jacob Ike, 95, of Rockville, MD, formerly of Forks Twp., PA, passed away Monday, April 7th, at the home of his daughter, with whom he was residing.

Born:  Jacob was born in Palmer Twp., PA on May 21, 1918, a son of the late Russell and Mabel (Stout) Ike.

Personal:  He was the widower of Arlene A. (Ackerman) Ike, who died in 2009.  Jacob was a self-employed  farmer in Forks Twp., PA.  He was a graduate of Easton High School.

Memberships:  He was a member of Green Pond United Methodist Church in Easton, PA.  Jacob was also a member of the Northampton County Farm Bureau, and a member of the Dallas Masonic Lodge F & A.M.

Survivors:  Jacob is survived by two daughters, Olive Fortner and her husband Neil, of Reading, PA, and Anna Martin and her husband Andrew, of Rockville, MD;  a son, Bruce Ike and his wife Wendy, of Nazareth, PA; grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services:  Funeral services will be held at the at Green Pond United Methodist Church, 4411 Green Pond Road, Easton, PA, at 11 AM on Friday, April 11th, with Rev. Dr. Thomas S. Robinson, III officiating. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be held at Washington Cemetery, Washington, NJ.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, Martins Creek, PA.  Online condolences may be made at palmerifuneralhome.com.

Quindi J. Pulcini

Quindi J. "Kenneth" Pulcini

Quindi J. "Kenneth" Pulcini, 91, of  Martins Creek, PA, passed away Friday, March 7th, at Gracedale, Northampton County Home, Nazareth.

Born:  Quindi was born in Martins Creek, PA on March 23, 1922, a son of the late Nazzerino and Nicolena (Piergallini) Pulcini.

Personal:  He was the husband of Dorothy (Bartolacci) Pulcini, they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past November 7th.  Quindi was employed as a general custodian at Ingersoll - Rand  Phillipsburg, NJ., until retiring in 1981.  Prior to that Quindi was employed at the former Alpha Portland Cement Co. in Martins Creek, PA.  He was a 1940 graduate of Easton High School.
Quindi served in the US Army during WW II, in the Battle of the Bulge.

Memberships:  He was a member of St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church in Martins Creek, PA.

Survivors:  In addition to his wife, Dorothy, Quindi is survived by two sons; Robert Pulcini and his wife Ellen, of Colleyville, TX and Kenneth Pulcini and his wife Cheryl, of Center Valley, PA; a sister, Clara Pulcini, of Forks Twp., PA, a brother, Ernest Pulcini, of Hamburg, NJ; 4 grandchildren Christopher, Michael,Matthew and Lauren.  Quindi was preceded in death by three sister Ida Argentati, Mary Perazzetti, and Yolanda Bronico and four brothers Vido, Ugo, Joseph, and Benjamin Pulcini.

Services:  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church, 6658 School Street, Martins Creek, PA, at 10 AM on Tuesday, March 11th, with Msgr. James Reichert officiating.  Friends and family are invited to call Monday 6 - 8 PM and Tuesday 9 - 9:30 AM in the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA 18063.  Burial will be in Church Hill Cemetery, Martins Creek, PA.  Online Condolences may be offered at www.palmerifuneralhome.com.

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church, Martins Creek, PA 18063

Christie Leigh Benner

Christie Leigh Benner, 24, of Lower Mount Bethel Twp, passed away Saturday, February 22nd, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.

Born: December 7, 1989 in Bethlehem, PA, she was a daughter of Charles D. Benner, of Bangor, and Louise (Moore) Benner, of Lower Mount Bethel Twp, with whom she resided.

Personal: She was a 2008 graduate of Bangor Area High School and attended Northampton Community College. Christie was a certified phlebotomist and Certified Nursing Assistant who found great joy in caring for the elderly. Christie lived her life to the fullest finding enjoyment in everything, but her most treasured moments were while fishing and spending time with her family.

Memberships: Christie attended Bethel Bible Church in Martins Creek, PA

 Survivors: In addition to her parents, Christie is survived by two sisters; Jennifer Manning, husband Patrick & daughter Claire of Mohnton, PA, and Briana Benner of Maryville, TN.

Services: Thursday, February 27 at 11:00am at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Avenue, Martins Creek, PA. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:00pm, and Thursday from 9:30 until the time of service. Burial will be in Church Hill Cemetery.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Make A Wish America Foundation, P.O. Box 6062, Albert Lea, MN 56007-6662 -

Eva DiMarcantonio

 

Eva DiMarcantonio, 99, of Phillipsburg, NJ, formerly of Linden, NJ, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014 in Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg, NJ.   She was the widow of the late Alfred DiMarcantonio.

Born in Martins Creek, PA, she was the daughter of the late Guido and Angela (Vanucci) Bartolacci.

She worked for Jones Bookbinder, a division of Mead and Co. for 14 years retiring in 1968.

She was known as the caretaker of the family, always taking care of relatives and their needs.  She enjoyed bingo, going to Atlantic City, and her card club.
She was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Linden, NJ

Surviving:  Daughter, Norma Mitchell, wife of William Flannery, Phillipsburg.  Sister,  Dorothy Pulcini, Martins Creek.  Grandchildren, Kim Amato, Chris DiMarcantonio, and Eva Pilot.  Six Great Grandchildren and One Great Great Granddaughter.  She is predeceased by a son, Guido, brothers, Alego, Arlen, and Thomas and Sisters Levia Leone, Lola Crofa and Florence DiMarcantonio.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 10:15 AM at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, followed by  a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM at St. Rocco’s Catholic Church, Martins Creek. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8:30 PM.  Interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery, Martins Creek, PA.   Online Condolences may be offered at www.palmerifuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN38105.

Barbara E. Shoemaker

Barbara E. Shoemaker, 62, of Mt. Bethel died Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the VNA Monroe County Hospice, East Stroudsburg, PA.  She was the wife of Leslie Shoemaker.

Born in Newark, NJ she was the daughter of the late Granville Clark and Dorothy (Weigel) Brace.

A graduate of Freehold High School, she spent most of her life as a homemaker.  She was an avid writer of poetry and short stories and had several pieces published.

She and her husband owned and operated Portland Video from 1991 to 1995. 

She was active in civic organizations, including the ARC of the Lehigh Valley and the Bangor Area School District where she served on the PTA and the School Board.

Surviving in addition to her husband are:   Son, Brian and Daughter, Susan, both at home.  Sisters, Madeline, Marion, and Patricia. Brother, Matthew and many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA. Visitation one hour prior to services. Interment in Church Hill Cemetery.  Online Condolences may be offered at www.palmerifuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at www.alzfdn.org.