John F. Payonk, Jr.
February 16, 1970 - January 19, 2023

John F. Payonk, Jr., 52, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus, of Easton. Together for 13 years, John was the loving husband of Sherri Brown-Cozze Payonk. John was born on February 16, 1970, in Allentown, PA. He was the son of John F. Payonk, Sr.

Timothy “Tim” C. Niclaus
May 30, 1985 - January 21, 2023

Timothy “Tim” C. Niclaus, age 37, of Easton, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his residence while walking his dog. His family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Tim was loved by his family and many friends and will be dearly missed. Tim was born on May 30, 1985, in Phillipsburg, NJ.

Matilda S. "Matty" Deutsch
June 26, 1925 - January 23, 2023

Matilda S. “Matty” Deutsch 97, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Moravian Hall Square, of Nazareth. Matty was born in Nazareth on June 26, 1925, daughter to the late Ignatz and Mary (Laky) Deutsch.

Reverend Fr. Joseph  Muller, MSC
August 10, 1931 - January 17, 2023

THE REVEREND FR. JOSEPH MULLER, MSC, a member of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, died this past Monday, January 17 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, Pa.



He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on August 10, 1931, to Joseph and Mary (Gorman) Muller, now both deceased. He graduated from St. Henry's Parochial School in 1945.

Mary Ann  Little
September 12, 1962 - January 06, 2023

Mary Ann Little, 60, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 6, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus, of Easton. She was the loving wife of L. Scott Little for 27 years. Mary Ann was born on September 12, 1962, in Alamosa, CO. She was the daughter of the late Solomon Blea and Mary Louise (Mondragon) Blea.

Dr. Gregory J. McGinley
June 12, 1950 - January 12, 2023

Dr. Gregory J. McGinley, 72, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, of Bethlehem. He was happily married to the love of his life Rebecca “Becky” (Mularik) McGinley for 28 years. Born on June 12, 1950, in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was the son of the late Terence J.

Irene (Schuch) Wagner
November 26, 1931 - January 03, 2023

Irene (Schuch) Wagner, 91, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Old Orchard – ProMedica, of Easton. She was the loving wife of the late Donald F. Wagner, Sr. for 45 years until his passing on July 30, 2006. Irene was born on November 26, 1931, in Nazareth.

Ethel J. Galley
December 22, 1930 - January 01, 2023

Ethel J. Galley, 92, died on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, Pa., where she resided for the past 14 years. Born in Northampton, Pa., she was the youngest child of the late Joseph F. and Anna K. (Kovacs) Takacs. She was a graduate of Northampton High School, where she majored in Business.

Theresa J. "Tessie" Temmel
October 11, 1930 - January 01, 2023

Theresa J. “Tessie” Temmel, 92, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Andrew J. Temmel for 53 years until his passing on July 20, 2005. Theresa was born on October 11, 1930, in Bethlehem, PA.

Keith M. Scalley
October 31, 1965 - December 29, 2022

Keith M. Scalley, 57, of Forks Twp., passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Sharon L. (Brady) Scalley. Keith was born on October 31, 1965, in Morristown, NJ. He was the son of the late Martin R. Scalley and Barbara A.