Obituaries

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...

Jean Janet Scerbo

Apr 9, 2025

Jean J. Scerbo passed away peacefully at home on April 9th, 2025.

Jean was born on November 7th, 1962, in East Stroudsburg, PA to proud parents Janet May Frederick and Charles Wilson Smith Sr.

She was married to the love of her life, Joseph William Scerbo for the past 47 years....

Iris Powell

Apr 7, 2025

Iris Powell lost her battle to cancer on April 7, 2025. She passed away peacefully at

Monroe County Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones.

Iris was born on June 22, 1963, in Brooklyn, NY to proud parents Dennis and Hattie

White. Iris was the youngest of seven children....

Elzbieta Sienkiewicz

Apr 5, 2025

Elzbieta Sienkiewicz It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elzbieta Sienkiewicz, of Stroudsburg. Passed away and no longer suffering on April 5th, 2025 at the age of 70, at St. Luke's Hospital Monroe Campus in Stroudsburg.

Elzbieta was surrounded by loved ones by her side till the...

Carolynn L. Schafft

Mar 27, 2025

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...

Upali S. Samaratunge

Mar 26, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Upali Samaratunge, age 81, of East Stroudsburg, PA. Upali passed away peacefully at the Lehigh Valley Hospice House in East Stroudsburg on March 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 3rd, 1943, in Kandy Sri Lanka, he was a devoted husband, father, and a grandfather....

Eugene Frank Singer

Mar 26, 2025

Eugene F. Singer of East Stroudsburg, PA, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 76. Son of Elizabeth Norma Mosier and Frank Singer he is survived by his devoted wife, Bonnie, siblings Linda, Eleanor, and Kerry, his children, Jason, Carlin, Jessica, and Shawn, along with his cherished grandchildren, Makensi, Ethan, Demitri, Arianna, and Tesla. He was...

Marjorie E. Henry

Mar 25, 2025

Marjorie E. Henry, 88, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Tuesday March 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the recent widow of Jerry Henry Sr, who passed March 19, 2025 (the week prior).

Born January 23, 1937, in East Stroudsburg, the daughter of the late James and Mable (Counterman)...

William "Aj" Johnson

Mar 23, 2025

William A. Johnson “AJ”

Age 61, Newfoundland, PA

AJ Johnson, age 61, was called home to be with his Lord on March 23, 2025, peacefully

at his home in Newfoundland, PA.

Born on July 2, 1963, in East Stroudsburg, PA, he was the son of Rita Johnson and the

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Cynthia A. English

Mar 20, 2025

Cynthia A. “Cindy” English, 74 of Stroudsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday,

March 20th at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital. She was the wife of the late David L. English

who died December 5, 2017 to whom she was married for 45 years at the time of his passing.

Born April 4, 1950...

Jerry Henry Sr.

Mar 19, 2025

Jerry Henry Sr. 91, of East Stroudsburg, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday Morning March 19, at his home. He was the husband of Marjorie (Smith) Henry, they were married 37 years.

Born July 29, 1933, in East Stroudsburg, the son of the late William Vincent and Mabel (Pugh) Henry. He was a...

Frances Mary De Santis

Mar 18, 2025

Frances Mary DeSantis 1955-2025 Frances Mary DeSantis passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born in West New York on May 20, 1955 to Cornelius and Concetta Menist. She had three brothers, David , Carmen, and James (all deceased). Frances was married to Robert DeSantis (deceased) and had three children, James, Rosemary, and Robert (deceased). She had one...

Robert Timothy Okie

Mar 18, 2025

It is with outstanding sorrow we announce the abrupt loss of Robert Okie, aged 36. He is survived by his

stepson Caysen, age 12, his two daughters Makenna, age 6, and Emma, age 4. Along with his parents,

Helen Okie and George Okie, and siblings Carissa Okie-Trolli, Colin Okie and Andrew Okie. Rob was born...

Cheryl Niles - Okie

Mar 17, 2025

Cheryl Niles-Okie 35, of Stroudsburg PA, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 she died by being shot multiple times by her husband of seven years in an inexplicable act of violence. In addition of her parents she is survived by her children Caysen, 12,

Makenna 6 and Emma 4.

Cheryl was born on April 11,...