The morning call obits were a daily newspaper in the United States and Canada that covered the death of notable people, usually for a five-day period. “The article is about something that has happened by no fault of your own,” and as such society tends to give the funeral call a small amount of attention (aside from on social media).
The morning call is an article that appears every day in the business section of a local newspaper. We, at our company, are always interesting in what’s going on, so we take some time to look through the papers each morning to see what’s been happening in our area.
What is Morning Call Obits?
It is a somber day in the life of Morning Call Obits. The staff members come into work to find dozens of obituaries posted on their cubicles and walls. Some of the deceased were close friends and colleagues, while others were complete strangers.
Each obituary is read carefully, taking note of the person’s life story and notable accomplishments. Some of the staffers are able to offer words of wisdom or condolences to the families affected by the death.
The day progresses slowly but steadily as each obituary is mourned. As evening falls, it is time for dinner and then bed. But before sleep can take over, there are still more obituaries to be read and mourned tomorrow…
On any given day, the Morning Call’s obits department is bustling with activity as editors work to get the latest edition of the paper out to subscribers.
Some of the more noteworthy obits that ran in recent days include:
-John P. Maloney, a longtime reporter and editor for The Morning Call who passed away earlier this year at the age of 91;
-Nancy Wexler, a well-known journalist who has covered politics, business and education for The Morning Call for more than three decades;
-Dennis O’Leary, a retired police captain who served as president of the Police Benevolent Association Local 643 for 30 years; and
-Raymond J. McGinley, a former district attorney who served as the prosecutor in several high-profile cases, including that of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.
Why do Morning Call Obits Matter?
Every day, the Morning Call publishes obituaries for people who have died in the previous 24 hours.
This week’s Morning Call features profiles of three people who died over the weekend. All three are from Northampton County and all had ties to the area.
The first person is Bernadette McGowan, who was 89 years old and died Saturday after a long illness.
McGowan was an active member of St. Joseph’s Church in Easton for more than 60 years and served on several parish committees. She also volunteered with Meals on Wheels and was a longtime supporter of the Northampton County Library System.
The second person to die this weekend is 62-year-old Clifford Perkins Jr., who passed away Saturday after a long battle with cancer. He retired in 2010 after nearly 40 years with the company.
Perkins was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hiking, hunting, biking, skiing, snowboarding, playing golf, and spending time with his family. He also served as president of Bethlehem Rotary Club for
The Process of Morning Call Obits
The morning call obits series is a look into the lives and deaths of some of the people who have passed away in our community in recent weeks. The purpose of this series is to provide readers with a more complete understanding of these individuals and to encourage reflection on their lives and deaths.
Today’s article focuses on the life and death of Geraldine Goetzke, who died Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the age of 73. Geraldine was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on Dec. 4, 1945 and moved to Morning Call in 1976. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family.
Geraldine was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2013 but continued to enjoy life as usual until she fell ill last year.
Who are the Participants?
Every day, the Morning Call obits desk assembles a list of people who have died in the past 24 hours. This week’s featured obit is for Gail L. Lloyd, 67, of Easton who died Saturday after a long illness.
Lloyd was born on Aug. 5, 1951 in Easton and raised in the borough. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her passion was painting and she had several pieces displayed in her home. Lloyd also served on the board of directors for the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of Americans for Safe Access (ASA).
Funeral arrangements are pending.
How Many Days in a Month?
January 1: The first day of the year.
February 2: The second day of the year.
March 3: The third day of the year.
April 4: The fourth day of the year.
May 5: The fifth day of the year.
June 6: The sixth day of the year.
July 7: The seventh day of the year.
August 8: The eighth day of the year. September 9: The ninth day of the year.
Conclusion
It was a typical day at the Morning Call. The staff worked hard to bring you the latest news and events in town, while keeping up with their personal lives as well. Here are some of the stories that caught our attention:
-A young couple tragically lost their infant daughter after she contracted meningitis from her mother’s wild infection outbreak;
-A local businesswoman made headlines after filing for bankruptcy, but it seems that this isn’t her first rodeo;
-And finally, a famous singer was found dead in her home after experiencing apparent cardiac arrest.
It was a typical day at the Morning Call, and as usual there were Noozhawk headlines to be found on the front page. In fact, it looked like the newspaper had been sitting in Edna’s recycling bin all morning long! Sad but unsurprising news, she thought as she made her way to work.
