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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,

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

“Vero” Severiano Feliciano-Medina , 88, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday March 3, 2026. Vero was born on August 20, 1937, in Isabela, Puerto Rico. He was the beloved son of the late Domingo Feliciano and Faustina Medina . Vero was a compassionate and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and father-in-Law who deeply valued family unity and togetherness. He proudly served in the military at Fort Buchanan in Puerto Rico. While living with his

“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

A Legacy of Compassionate Care Dr. Stanley E. Yellin, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away on February 28, 2026. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on December 27, 1947, Stanley dedicated his life to learning and to the care of others. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania before attending medical school at Boston University. He went on to complete his residency in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Yellin practiced family medicine at Sacred Heart Hospital i