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Lehigh Valley Native Stephan Moussa Dies, 31
Lehigh Valley native Stephan Michael Moussa died at his home in Forks Township on Saturday, Nov. 26. He was 31.
Born in Bethlehem, Stephan graduated from Easton High School in 2010, his obituary says.
Stephan then joined the family business at Rocco’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant in Phillipsburg.
He spent his free time collecting and trading coins and cards and was interested in the stock market, his memorial says. He also loved the Phillies and Eagles.
Above all, Stephan loved spending time with his family and is remembered as a caring son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin.
Steph…
Phillipsburg Native, Easton High School Graduate Nicolas Makkas Dies At Age 20
Phillipsburg native and Easton High School graduate Nicolas Charles “Nino” Makkas died July 20 at his home in Palmer Township. He was 20.
Born in Phillipsburg, Makkas graduated from Easton High School in 2018, his obituary says.
Makkas had a passion for dirt bikes, motorcycles and fast cars and had an overall love of life itself, his memorial says.
Makkas is survived by his parents, Nick P. Makkas and Denise (Kolb) Makkas; his best friend and brother forever, Demitri; his sisters, Marisa and Gabriella; grandparents, Gus Makkas and Marie Jones; aunts, Maria Makkas and Michele Andre; uncles,…
Easton High School Grad, Northampton Community College Student Briana Hoops Dies At Age 21
Easton native and Northampton Community College Student Briana Jane Hoops died at her home on July 3 at the age of 21.
Born in Bethlehem, Hoops graduated from Easton High School in 2017, her obituary says.
Hoops, a member of the Christian faith, was currently attending Northampton Community College, her memorial says.
She was also a dedicated worker at Kohl’s department store and Cece J’s Snacks.
In her free time, Hoops loved reading, shopping, and her dog, Miley.
Hoops is survived by her parents, Robert and Terri (Cole) Hoops; brother Shane A. Hoops; her grandparents, Nancy Morber and h…