Gary S. Graff
April 21, 1956 - October 31, 2026

Gary S. Graff, 70, of Bushkill Twp., PA, formerly of Oakland, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Fountain Hill. He was the loving husband of Donna (Greco) Graff for 48 years. Gary was born on April 21, 1956, in the Bronx, NY, to the late Charles A. Graff and Ruth E. (Koch) Graff.

Joann  Brizendine
December 29, 1950 - October 28, 2026

Joann Brizendine, née Evans, age 75.

A Pennsylvania native, as a child she moved with her parents to Virginia where she lived until retiring to Maine in 2013. Joann qualified and worked for many years as a Certified Medical Assistant and medical office manager. She loved animals and after moving to Maine volunteered at the Waterville Humane Society.

David Lee Pferrer
June 19, 1953 - October 21, 2026

David Lee Pferrer, 73, of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Arden Courts on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Theresa M. "Tessie" Derkits
December 12, 1936 - October 21, 2026

Theresa M. “Tessie” Derkits, 89, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Northampton Post Acute, of Easton. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph H. Derkits, for 50 years until his passing on May 12, 2006. Theresa was born on December 12, 1936, in Nazareth, to the late Gustav and Theresia (Schaller) Sauerzopf.

Stephen J. Trbuza, Jr.
October 24, 1935 - October 14, 2026

Stephen J. Trbuza, Jr., 90, of Stroudsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Asbury Grace Park. He was the loving husband of the late Betty Jane (Messenlehner) Trbuza. Stephen was born on October 24, 1935, in Fountain Hill, PA, to the late Stephen J. Trbuza, Sr. and Ann (Holley) Trbuza.

Rose J. Yost
November 14, 1932 - October 08, 2026

Rose J. Yost, 93, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Gracedale Nursing Home, of Nazareth. She was the loving wife of the late Gregory E. Yost for 64 years until his passing on March 12, 2018. Rose was born on November 14, 1932, in Nazareth, PA to the late John and Mary (Pany) Traupman. Rose was a Nurse’s Aide at Moravian Hall Square, of Nazareth.