Obituaries

James Leon Meyers

Jun 10, 2025

James Leon Meyers, 87, of Cherry Valley, Hamilton Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday June 10, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Virginia C. (Smith) Siptroth-Meyers

Born January 25, 1938, in East Stroudsburg, the son of the late William and Hilda Possinger. He was a lifetime resident of Monroe County.

Prior to his retirement, he worked as...

Corey James Counterman

Jun 6, 2025

Corey James Counterman

May 12, 1993-June 6, 2025

◦ Corey James Counterman, 32, Of Saylorsburg passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 6, 2025. Born May 12th, 1993, in East Stroudsburg Pa. Son of Teresa Lynn Kniolek and her fiancé David Fish, Corey’s Bonus dad. He worked at various jobs, but his passion was to take care of his step father and riding...

Ryan K. Snyder

May 29, 2025

Ryan K. Snyder, 60, of Pocono Lake, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May

29, 2025. He was the loving husband of Tracy D. (Peterson) Snyder; they were married

on August 8, 1987.

Ryan was born April 15, 1965, in West Chester, PA, the son of Elizabeth “Betty” J.

(Wagner) Snyder and Richard K. Snyder. He was a resident of Monroe County since

2023 and...

Salvatore Marchica

May 28, 2025

Salvatore Marchica, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on January 24, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York.

He spent many years working for the Department of Environmental Protection, where he made significant contributions to the well-being of the environment and the communities he served.

Survived by his two cherished daughters Jessica Marchica & Krystle Sanabria and...

Julia Ann Dattolico

May 28, 2025

Julia Ann Dattolico, 79, of East Stroudsburg passed away at Monroe County

Hospice House on May 28, 2025. Julia passed peacefully while surrounded by

her loving family.

Born December 21,1945 in New York, New York, the daughter of the late

Frank Nuara and Katherine (Johnson) Nuara. She has been an East

Stroudsburg resident for the past twenty years.

Julia is survived by her son, Francis Marrocco...

Carolyn Jean Coefield Edwards

May 20, 2025

Carolyn Jean Coefield Edwards went to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 20, 2025 at her residence in Tobyhanna, PA at the age of 91. Previously, she was a resident of Poughkeepsie, NY for 50 years.

Born in Kinston, NC on February 28, 1934, she was the daughter of Mr. Samuel Coefield and Mrs. Olissa P. Coefield.

As a studious student,...

Wendy Anne McDonough

May 18, 2025

Wendy Anne McDonough, born on September 24, 1957, peacefully passed away on May 18, 2025. She lived a life marked by love, warmth, and an easygoing spirit that endeared her to many. Wendy dedicated her professional journey to serving as a receptionist at the theater, where her friendly demeanor welcomed countless patrons.

A proud graduate of the class of 1976 of...

Joanne "Gogo" Lessig

May 8, 2025

Joanne Lessig of Henryville, Pennsylvania went to meet her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday May 8, 2025. Born in Chester, PA on September 11,1952 she was the daughter of Edwin Coover and Beatrice (Mcknight) Coover. She Graduated from Pocono Mountain High School and Studied to be a Physical Education teacher at ESSC graduating in 1972. Joanne taught Physical Education at...

MIchael Vincent Caprista

May 8, 2025

Michael “Capri” Caprista

Born September 25, 1962 – Brooklyn, NY

Passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2025

Mike was a lot of things: charming, stubborn, hilarious, and loyal to a fault. The kind of guy who had the same friends since childhood, and if that’s not proof enough of his loyalty, he was also a lifelong Mets and Jets fan.

He is survived by...

Wilbert "Wolly" Wollenberg

May 7, 2025

Wilbert (Wolly) Ralph Wollenberg, 95, of East Stroudsburg, passed away suddenly at his home

on Wednesday May 7, 2025. He was the loving husband of Diane A. (Delturco) Wollenberg,

they were married for 45 years.

Born February 22, 1930, in Terryville, Connecticut, the son of the late Albert and Albertina

(Haupt) Wollenberg. He was a resident of the Poconos since 2014 and prior to...

Tara Anne Cioni

May 2, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tara Anne Cioni, age 46, of Stroudsburg, on May 2nd, 2025.

Born on December 7, 1978, in Scranton, PA, to Maureen (Martin) and John Cioni, Tara spent her formative years in East Stroudsburg, PA, graduating from East Stroudsburg Area School District in 1997. She earned a degree in Sociology from...

Anita Tarulli

Apr 28, 2025

On April 28, 2025, at age 98, Anita Tarulli left us to be with her beloved Lord.

Anita was born to parents Salvatore and Alice Ribaudo on August 20, 1926, in

Brooklyn, New York where she was raised, went to school, worked as a

corporate secretary, met and married husband Bill, and raised her family. In the

1960’s, the Tarulli’s relocated to Franklin Lakes,...

Margarita Hagen

Apr 25, 2025

Margarita Hagen, 75, of Mount Pocono, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday April 25, 2025, at the Monroe County Hospice House in East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania. She was the wife of George Hagen, they were married December 15, 1990.

Born May 7, 1949, in Queens, New York, the daughter of Julio and Margarita (Leon) Garay. She has been a resident...

James Wilbur Hay

Apr 23, 2025

Jim Hay, a 30 year veteran of the army, passed away on the 23rd April

2025.

The son of Lillian and Wilbur Hay, Jim Hay grew up in Tannersville,

Pennsylvania. He was born on the 24th of March 1949 and attended

Pocono Mountain High School and later East Stroudsburg College.

At the age of twenty-three, James Hay enlisted in the U.S. Army. He

spent thirty years...

Peter E. Murray

Apr 22, 2025

Peter E. Murray, 58, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Tuesday April 22, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Diahann (Czeslaw) Murray, at home.

Born March 23, 1967, in Red Bank New Jersey, the son of the late Peter J. and Patricia S. (Schmedes) Murray.

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Nereida Colon

Apr 21, 2025

Nereida Colon, 79 years old passed away peacefully while holding her daughter's hand on

the afternoon of Monday, April 21, 2025, at her home in Stroudsburg, PA She was born on

September 16, 1945, in Barrio Paris-Lajas, Puerto Rico to Rafael Collado and Elisa

Romeau. Nereida grew up being a strong provider and...

Jeanne B. Drury

Apr 20, 2025

Jeanne B. Drury, aka JD, 65 of Rowlett, Tx passed away Sunday April 20, 2025 at the

Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Plano, Texas due to a complication while battling breast

cancer. She passed peacefully to go party with her family members in Heaven.

Jeanne was born on February 13, 1960 in...

Melinda L. Graver

Apr 14, 2025

Melinda L Graver, 63, of East Stroudsburg passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the St. Luke’s Hospital Monroe campus. She was the wife of Clifford S Graver. They were high school sweethearts and married for 43 years.

Born July 19, 1961, in East Stroudsburg, the daughter of the late Richard and Sara (Frasier)...

Louis J. Del Rey Jr.

Apr 14, 2025

Louis Joseph Del Rey Jr., known affectionately as Lou or Louie, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2025, at the age of 48 in East Stroudsburg, PA. Born on June 19, 1976, in Elizabeth, NJ, Lou was a beloved figure known for his vibrant personality and deep love for his family, friends, and animals.

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Oscar "Ob" Buchanan

Apr 10, 2025

Oscar OB” Buchanan, 80 of Hamilton Township, passed away at his home on Thursday April 10, 2025. He was the husband of Sandra A. (Strouse) Buchanan, they were married in June of 1970.

Born September 5, 1944, in Minneapolis North Carolina, the son of the late Abraham Lincoln and Rosa (Loveless) Buchanan. He was a resident of...