John H. Courtney

John H. Courtney, 63, of Tobyhanna, passed away on Sunday January 22, 2017 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono. He was the husband of Margaret (Cassidy) Courtney, they were married July 7, 1979. Born January 12, 1954 in Queens, New York, the son of the late Hugh and Eileen (Brummeloh) Courtney; he was a resident of Monroe County since 1995 and prior to that of Queens, New York. He was a professional driver, but spent most of his working years as a cab driver in New York City. In addition to his wife, John is survived by his daughter Colleen Beavers and her husband Matthew of Gouldsboro; and his son Sean Courtney and his wife Marisa of Albrightsville; his grandchildren Caleb Beavers, Fiona, Finnegan and Fenton Courtney. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Dennis, Kevin and Mary Courtney. Friends and family may call on Thursday January 26, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with prayer services at the Bensing-Thomas Funeral Home, 401 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mount Pocono VFW Post #3448, 124 VFW Drive, Tobyhanna PA 18466 Bensing-thomasfuneralhome.com