James L. Labar

James L Labar ,74 of Wooddale passed away on Wednesday March 11 at Lehigh Valley Hospice House East Stoudsburg surrounded by his family. Born in East Stroudsburg he was the son of the late Herbert H and Evelyn (Mohnal) Labar. He served during the Vietnam War as a helicopter mechanic. He was an independent landscaper until his retirement. He is survived by his sister Shirley Bishop of Marshalls Creek, niece Sue Franklin and her husband Bob with whom he resided. Nephews Eddie Labar, Charles Labar Jr, Frank Bishop. Nieces Brenda Callahan, Lisa Wright, Martha Logan, Marie Burns and Sharon Singer. He was preceded in death by his sister Elaine Singer and 4 brothers Herbert, Edward, Charles and Robert Labar and Niece Cheryl Bishop. He had a special bond with his nephew Eddie whom he was like a second father to they spent many hours fishing and talking. Also his great nephew Andrew Gould who would take him out cruising around town, they had many long conversations and a lot of laughs and his great niece Nichole Patterson who he called his bookie as she would buy his daily lottery numbers for him. There will be a viewing on Tuesday March 17, 2020 from 12:00noon until 2:00pm at the Benisng-Thomas Funeral Home, 401 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg. Burial will follow at 2:30pm in the Stroudsburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Valor Clinic Foundation, 1130 Scenic Drive, Kunkletown PA 18058