Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Jenny A. Fosbrook
December 12, 1963 - March 9, 2014
Jenny A. Fosbrook, 50, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 in Easton Hospital.
Born: Jenny was born in Carbondale, PA, a daughter of Angelo Mazza of Carbondale, PA, and the late Rita (Cost) Mazza.
Personal: Jenny and her husband, Darryl Fosbrook, celebrated 28 years of marriage last November 9th. She was a florist for several different florists over the years. Jenny volunteered for NJ Flower & Garden Show, and volunteered for VNA Somerset and Morris County, NJ. She enjoyed construction and home improvement projects.
Memberships: Jenny was a member of St. Judes Catholic Church in Budd Lake, NJ, the NJ State Florist Association, Trustee of FTD District 2C, and a FFA Judge.
Survivors: In addition to her husband, Jenny is survived by a sister Clara Irizarry and her husband Michael of Peckville, PA; a brother Charles Mazza and his wife Lisa of Jessup, PA; nieces Taryn, Andrea, Marisa; and a great-niece Sophie.
Services: Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and also Wednesday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) followed by a funeral service at 10:00 am in the funeral home. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Contributions: Contributions in Jennys memory may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 919 Walnut Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5237 or to the Foundation of Neurosarcoidosis Research, 1820 W. Webster Avenue, Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60614.
Prosper Paoletti
July 1, 1927 - March 13, 2014
Name: Prosper Paoletti, 86, of Forks Twp., PA, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014 in his home.
Born: Prosper was born in Alpha, NJ, a son of the late Dominic and Rose Paoletti.
Personal: Prosper and his wife, the former Frances Guadagnino, celebrated 63 years of marriage last June 24. He was a Mason for Collins & Maxwell, before retiring in 1989.
Memberships: Prosper was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, a member of International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craft workers. In 1974-1975, Prot was instrumental for completing almost all of the Block and Masonry work on what was then the new Forks Township Emergency Squad Building on Sullivan Trail.
Survivors: In addition to his wife, Prosper is survived by daughters Patsy and husband Jeffrey Wöerner of Bethlehem, PA, Rosemary Paoletti of New Cumberland, PA; brothers John Paoletti of California, and Peter Paoletti of New Hampshire. He is preceded in death by his sisters Edna Gittings, Mary Paoletti, Santina Messina; his brothers Anthony, Julius, Victor, and Albert Paoletti.
Services: Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and also on Wednesday from 9:15 am to 10:15 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 9th & Lehigh Streets, Easton, PA. Interment will be in St. Anthonys Cemetery, Williams Twp.
Memorial Contributions: Contributions in Prospers memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 212 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Concetta Monteleone
July 29, 1939 - March 8, 2014
Concetta Connie Bubba Monteleone, age 74, of Easton, passed away on Saturday, March 8th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest Campus.
Born: Concetta was born in Caraffa Di Catanzaro, Italy, a daughter to the late Lorenzo and Elisabetta (Foderaro) Monteleone.
Personal: Concetta was employed by Delightform as a seamstress and later retired from Strongwear Pants Company. Concettas enjoyments in life included watching her oldest grandson perform with Dear Anna and sharing family recipes with her children at Bella Bettina Pizzeria in Alpha, NJ and Amici Trattoria formerly of Albertis, PA.
Memberships: Concetta was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Easton. She was also a member of the Castel Di Lucio Society.
Survivors: Concetta is survived by her son; Gennarino Jerry Bubba, wife Laura, of Washington, Twp. PA., daughters; Bettina Tina Mahaffey, husband Isaac Ike of Lower Saucon Twp., PA and Anna-Marie Bubba of Easton, PA., brothers; Paolo Monteleone, Francesco Monteleone and sisters Olimpia Fimiano and Caterina Simonetta all of Caraffa, Italy, a sister Elisa Chiodo of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, grandchildren; Lorenzo, Cassandra, Claudia, Christina, Marino Bubba, Angelo and Dante Mahaffey.
In addition to her parents, Concetta is preceded in death by her former husband Rosario Russell Bubba and her sister Anna Ferraina.
Services: Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 6pm until 8pm and again on Thursday from 8:15am until 9:15am in the Morello Funeral Home Inc. 3720 Nicholas St., Easton, PA 18045 (Palmer Twp.). A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 9th and Lehigh Streets in Easton on Thursday at 10am. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery in Palmer Twp.
Eva T. Oliver
March 9, 2014
Eva T. Oliver, 87, of Easton, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 in Manor Care, Palmer Twp., surrounded by family and friends.
Born: Eva was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Joseph) Badway.
Personal: Eva was married to George E. Oliver, before his passing in 1981. She was manager for the former Dollys Restaurant in Easton, and later was a clerk for JCPenny, before retiring in 1991, and lastly she worked for her nephew at Reynolds Pharmacy in Phillipsburg, NJ.
Memberships: Eva was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic Church.
Survivors: Eva is survived by daughters Sandra J. and her husband Rick Assise of Palmer Twp., Jody O. and her husband Greg Piagesi of Palmer Twp.; a brother Joseph Badway Jr of Florida; grandchildren Tina, Matthew and Nicco; great-grandchildren Brittani, Liana, and Marisa as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her sisters Josephine Saad, Barbara Frey, Rufina Badway; and a brother Anthony Badway. She also leaves behind her Manor Care family and her zest for life.
Services: Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Prayer of the Incense at 7:00 pm, and also on Friday from 8:15 am to 9:15 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) followed by a Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am in Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 4th & Ferry Streets, Easton. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Palmer Twp.
Giuseppina Lombardi
March 10, 2014
Giuseppina Josephine Lombardi, 65, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014 in Easton Hospital.
Born: Josephine was born in Pannarano, Italy, a daughter of Libera (Vannetiello) Pagnozzi of Italy, and the late Giovanni Pagnozzi.
Personal: Josephine and her husband, John Lombardi, celebrated 42 years of marriage.
Memberships: She was a member of Cornerstone Evangelical Church in Easton.
Survivors: In addition to her husband, Josephine is survived by a son Gino Lombardi and wife Laura of Nazareth; daughters Adriana Funari and husband Nicholas of Stockertown, Libera Lombardi of Palmer Twp., Anna Lombardi of Palmer Twp.; brothers Augusto and Franceso Pagnozzi, both of Italy; grandchildren Giovanna Nicolette Funari, Nicholas James Funari, Jr, and Leah Rose Lombardi.
Services: Calling hours will be held on Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and also Saturday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) followed by a funeral service at 10:00 am in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Twp.
Memorial Contributions: Contributions in Josephines memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1160 Rt. 22 E, Suite 103, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
Christian Fimiano
December 14, 1956 - March 11, 2014
Christian Fimiano, 57, of Bethlehem, PA, was received into our Lords Kingdom peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 11, 2014.
Born: He was born on December 14, 1956 in Easton, PA.
Personal: Christian was a dedicated employee for over 30 years with Atlantic States Piping in Phillipsburg, NJ. He was a graduate of Easton Area High School, class of 1975. Chris loved his family and his cat Mel, garage sales, baseball, and car races. He took pride in his backyard Fimiano Farm growing Italian vegetables.
Memberships: Christian was a member of Fleas and Citizens Hose.
Survivors: Christian was a beloved husband of Diana, beloved father to Christie and Ed, beloved stepfather to Sandy and Ali; loving grandfather to Bella, Chase, and Owen; dedicated and loving son to Leona; loving brother to Bob and Cherie. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Charlotte Fimiano, and his father, William.
Services: Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm and also Monday from 8:15 am to 9:15 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 9th & Lehigh Streets, Easton, PA. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Twp.
Memorial Contributions: Contributions in Christians memory may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851.
Dominick J. Raso
August 11, 1927 - March 9, 2014
Dominick J. Raso, MD, 86, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 in Easton Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born: Dominick was born August 11, 1927 in Verplanck, NY, a son to the late Giovanni Raso and Caterina Serafina Raso Furfaro and stepson to the late John Furfaro.
Personal: Dominick is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Paula (Hurtt) Raso. He is preceded in death by his daughter Dr. Paula Raso Cooper, daughters Angela and Anne, and son Joseph.
Dr. Raso graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School, Long Island University, and the School of Medicine at the University of Bologna in Italy with post graduate training at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency Program at Easton Hospital in 1962. He served his country proudly in the Hospital Corps of the United States Navy during WWII.
Dr. Raso had numerous professional accomplishments, held various positions, and received numerous awards during his medical career serving the community for over 50 years. He was past president of Muhlenberg Hospital, honored as teacher of the year at Easton Hospital by the medical residents, and was recognized by the administration and medical staff of Easton Hospital in 2008 for 50 years of service. Dr. Raso maintained a private practice in Easton from 1962 until 2012. He will be remembered by the thousands of patients and their families for providing compassion and care.
Memberships: Dr. Raso was a member of the American Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and Northampton County Medical Society.
Survivors: In addition to his beloved wife Paula, Dominick is survived by his 7 children and their spouses; Dianna Raso, Dr. Dominique Raso Bailey Anderson and husband Roy, Gabriella Raso Todd and husband Mark, Dr. Jon Raso and wife Eileen, André Raso and wife Jan, Dominic Raso and wife Amy, Anthony Raso and wife Susan.
Along with his children, Dominick has 20 grandchildren, Paula Cooper Milne and husband Philip, Christina Cooper Bravata, and husband Kurt, Dominick and William Cooper, Joshua Bailey and wife Sara, Iain Bailey and wife Corrie, Kaitlyn and Anna Todd, Rebecca, Jon, Angeline, and Theresa Raso, André and Noah Raso, Makayla and Luke Raso, and Anthony, Nickolas, Isabella, and Giovanni Raso. He was additionally blessed with 4 great-grandchildren, Cooper Milne, Joseph and Sophia Bravata, and Ava Noelle Bailey.
Dominick is also survived by brothers and sisters, Mr. Anthony Raso and wife Patricia, Mrs. Geraldine Stephens, Mr. Vincent Furfaro and wife Alice, Mrs. Rose Mason and husband William, and Mrs. Angela Smith and husband Wayne, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services: Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Easton, PA, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 pm in the church. Interment will be in Easton Heights Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp).
Memorial Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dominicks name may be made to the Medical Staff of Easton Hospital to benefit the Internal Medicine Resident Program, c/o Easton Hospital Medical Staff Office, 250 South 21st Street, Easton, PA 18042.
Barbara Faye Mountjoy
Barbara Faye Mountjoy, 72, formerly of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in Easton at the home of her daughter.
Born: Barbara was born in Mifflinville, PA, a daughter of the late Clyde and Vivian (Lehman) Seltzer.
Personal: Barbara was married to Russell Mountjoy Sr before his passing this past March. She was a meat wrapper for Giant Supermarkets before retiring in 2011. She loved bowling at Bar-Don Lanes, and also enjoyed ceramics, cooking, and crocheting.
Survivors: Barbara is survived by daughters Robyn Lee Mountjoy and husband Thomas Bartholomew of Easton, Renee Lynn Schwartz and husband Chris of Farmington, NY; a son Russell Mountjoy Jr; brothers David Heacock, Edward Heacock, Ralph Russell Seltzer; grandchildren Rynn, Randy, TJ, and Katelyn.
Services: Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and also on Monday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) followed by a funeral service at 10:00 am in the funeral home. Entombment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial Contributions: Contributions in Barbaras memory may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2100 Mack Blvd., P.O. Box 4000, Allentown, PA 18105-4000.
Mafalda McGarvey
October 5, 1925 - December 5, 2014
Mafalda Babe McGarvey, 89, of Bethlehem Twp., PA, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014 in Country Meadows Nursing Home.
Born: She was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Adelaide and Louis J. Colletta, Sr.
Personal: Mafalda was married to the late Charles J. McGarvey. She worked for Lafayette Dry Cleaners and later the Christmas Club in Forks Twp. Her whole life was centered around her children and grandchildren. Her love for her family showed through her Italian cooking and she will be sadly missed by her entire family.
Memberships: Mafalda was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.
Survivors: Mafalda is survived by a son Charles W. McGarvey and wife Barbara of Whitehall, PA; daughters Elaine Spence and husband George of Chesapeake, VA, Joan McGarvey of Bethlehem, PA, Reenie Scrafano and husband Lou of Forks Twp.; grandchildren Brian and Kevin Spence, Douglas and Corinne Patti, Gina, Jason and Michael Scrafano; great-grandchildren Brooke and Chloe Spence; and a sister Madelyn Mollo of Bethlehem. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by a sister Sara Mauro; brothers Louis and Michael Colletta; and her loving dog Duke.
Services: Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and also on Thursday from 8:45 am to 9:45 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in St. Bernards Oratory, 132 South 5th Street, Easton, PA. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Twp.
Memorial Contributions: Contributions in Mafaldas memory may be made to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 132 South 5th Street, Easton PA 18042.
