Support Surges For Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Who Died Of COVID
Support is surging for a beloved Lehigh Valley man who died after a battle with COVID-19.
Matthew Schneider, 42, of Allentown, died on Sept. 30 at St. Luke's Hospital after fighting unspecified complications of COVID-19, according to his obituary.
Born in Woodhaven, NY, Schneider leaves behind his wife of 18 years, Sabrina, and their three children, Aaron, Aydan, and Kaitlyn, his obit says.
Nearly $4,000 had been donated to his family's GoFundMe page as of Dec. 1.
"He was a devoted husband, son, brother, and father to three awesome kids," the page's founder Christina Moretz wrot…
Easton Native, ‘Loving Free-Spirit’ Jessica Lipyanic Dies At Age 25
Easton native Jessica Autumn Lipyanic, described as a “loving free-spirit,” died at St. Luke’s Hospital on Sept. 21 at the age of 25.
Born in Easton, Lipyanic worked at Tic Toc Family Restaurant and lived in Alpha, her Facebook page says.
Lipyanic loved music, animals and being outdoors, her obituary says.
“She enjoyed being outdoors, a loving free-spirit who will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her,” reads her memorial.
More than $5,100 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Lipyanic’s funeral costs, putting the family ahead of their $5,000 goal since the campaign’s creation …
Longtime Owner Of Historic Easton Snack Shop Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle
The Easton community is coming together to support a local snack shop owner whose husband died after a courageous battle with cancer.
Antoine Bassil, who owned The Carmelcorn Shop in Centre Square with his wife of 34 years, Sia, died Sept. 24 at St. Luke’s Hospital at the age of 62, his obituary says.
Opened in 1931, the shop sells homemade caramel corn, popcorn, roasted nuts, fudge, and chocolates, establishing it as an “Easton institution” that was taken over by the Bassils in 1996.
“It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart we share with you the news of Tony Bassil’s passing…” read…
Beloved Phillipsburg HS Grad, Marine Corps Member Who Fought In Iraq JC Delgado Dies At Age 34
Beloved Phillipsburg native and Marine Corps Infantry member Jan Carlos “JC” Delgado died at St. Luke’s Hospital on Sept. 19 at the age of 34.
Born in Phillipsburg, Delgado graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 20013, his obituary says.
Delgado then went on to enlist with the United States Marine Corps as a Lance Corporal in the Infantry, where he served in combat in Ramadi, Iraq, his memorial says.
Delgado graduated from New York Film Academy in 2020 and lived in Deltona, FL, at the time of his death, his obituary says.
Delgado is survived by his mother, Sara Delgado Sokoloski; step…
4-Year-Old Girl Dies From Injuries Suffered In Hudson Valley Crash
A 4-year-old girl who was critically injured during a crash between a car and an SUV that also killed the driver of one of the vehicles has died from her injuries.
Orange County resident Journey Dorch, of the Town of Woodbury, died over the weekend, from injuries sustained during the crash on Saturday, July 17, on Route 32 in the town of Cornwall, said the state police.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2009 Toyota Corolla, driven by Helen Rivera, age 38, of the City of Newburgh, was traveling south on the dark, rain-slick roadway when she crossed into the northbound lane an…
'Love Triangle' Stabbing Leads To Attempted Murder Charge For Area Woman
A Hudson Valley woman has been indicted on charges including attempted murder in a connection with the alleged stabbing of a woman during what might have been a 'love triangle' disagreement.
Ariana Sanchez, age 22, of Newburgh, was charged on Monday, July 19, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler.
The indictment alleges that on Saturday, June 19, Sanchez repeatedly stabbed another woman multiple times, including in the chest, back, and leg in the area of Lake Street in the City of Newburgh.
Following the attack, the victim was admitted to St. Luke’s hospital.…