

Lynne Marie Butler
Lynne Marie Butler, 71, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospice – 17th Street, Allentown, on March 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Lynne was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on August 27, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Norman and Gladys (Mazejy) Haboob. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Butler and is survived by her daughters, Lindsay Bunn of East Allen Township and Lauren Weltmer of Downingtown, PA; her brother, John Haboob and his wife,
3 days ago


Joan F. Smith
Joan F. Smith, 81, of Easton, passed away on March 4, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–17th Street in Allentown. She was the widow of the late Alan P. Smith. Born in Allentown on April 17, 1944, Joan was the daughter of the late Jack and Helen (Mill) Germano. She is survived by her son, Michael Datesman and his Partner, William Haltenhoff, of Northampton; her daughters, Kelly Datesman of Palmer Township, Kari Bento and her spouse Alipio of Palmer Township, and Joni Young of Pa
7 days ago


“Uncle Mike” Michael P. Dontas
“Uncle Mike” Michael P. Dontas, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on February 28, 2026, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Fountain Hill. Born in Chios, Greece on May 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Pantelis and Kalliopi (Karafilis) Dontas. He worked at The Parkland Restaurant and Top Diner for many years. Mike is survived by his sister-in-law, Paraskevi Dontas; her children, Panteli and Kalliopi Dontas of Brooklyn, NY; his niece, Anna Paxos and her husband Elia; and his nephew, Eli
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