Carolynn L. Schafft

Carolynn "Carol" Schafft (Howey), of East Stroudsburg, passed away peacefully on

March 27, 2025, at Whitestone Care Center in Stroudsburg.  Carol was preceded in

death by her loving husband of 44 years, August “Augie” Schafft. She is survived by

their son John Schafft and granddaughter Brooke Schafft of East Stroudsburg.

Born September 17, 1945, in East Stroudsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late

John and Helen Howey.  She was a member of the Red Hat Society and a faithful

attendee of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Carol loved camping, going to motocross races

and spending time with her son and granddaughter.

Carol owned and managed her own beauty salon and bait store for several years.  She

transitioned into public service, working with the Monroe County Commissioners in the

Voter Registration Office and later retired from the Prothonotary's Office. She brought

dedication, grace, and commitment to every role she took on throughout her life.

Carol will be lovingly remembered by a sister, Joeann E. Lance, sister-in-law, Kathy

Simon; brother-in-law, Edward Vogel; and several nieces, nephews and their children.

She was also preceded in death by sister, Barbara Vogel; brothers-in-laws, Frank Simon

and Michael Lance and nephew Vincent Bruno.

A celebration of life will be held to honor Carol’s memory at a later date.

The Bensing Thomas Funeral Home, 401 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, is handling

arrangements.  Memorial donations in Carol’s name may be made to the Dementia

Society of America (www.dementiasociety.org), or a tree may be planted in her honor.