Obituaries

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....

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....

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...

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...

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....

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 predeceased...

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)...

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

...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Mar 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sara Sierra Castellanos

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sara Sierra Castellanos, a pure-hearted, kind, and loving soul who touched the hearts of all who knew her. Sara passed peacefully on March 12, 2025 in the company of family.

Sara was born in San...

Mar 11, 2025

Philip John O’Malley, 71, of Stroudsburg, passed away on Tuesday March 11, 2025, at Saint Luke’s Hospital – Allentown Campus. He was the husband of the late Judith O’Malley.

Born March 30, 1953, in Stroudsburg, the son of the late Michael and Lucille (Simon) O’Malley. He was a resident of Monroe County for most of...

Mar 6, 2025

William Anthony Mancuso, 85, of Greentown, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. William was the loving husband of Susan (Carter) Mancuso for 48+ years. Born on July 24, 1939, in Archbald, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Esther (Wonnacott) Mancuso. After graduating from Archbald High...

Mar 2, 2025

Edward A. Sylvester, 81, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Sunday March 2, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Patricia L. (Kenyon) Sylvester, they were married for 35 years.

Born in Budd Lake, New Jersey, the son of the late Edward and Beatrice (Ward) Sylvester. He was a graduate...

Mar 2, 2025

John F. "Chip" Chironna, 94, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, in Stroudsburg,

Pennsylvania.

Born on September 25, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, John led a life marked by faith, dedication,

and generosity. A devout Catholic, he placed his faith at the center of his life and carried it into

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Feb 27, 2025

Bertha “Berthi” van der Bent Hamel, formerly of Bangor, PA, passed

away on February 27, 2025. She was 92 and had been residing in a

nursing facility near Camp Hill, PA.

On September 4, 1932, Berthi was born to the late Andries and

Elisabeth (Ruth) van der Bent. Her family endured...

Feb 18, 2025

Eileen A. "Sis" Sebring, 71, of Pocono Township, passed away on Tuesday February 18, 2025, at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

She was born April 16, 1953, in East Stroudsburg the daughter of Claribel (Frailey) Sebring and the late Forrest B. Sebring.

She was a member of the Stroudsburg United Methodist Church.

Sis...