Obituaries

Joseph T. Kane

Jan 7, 2025

Joseph T. Kane, 88, of East Stroudsburg, passed away suddenly on January 7, 2025. He was the loving husband of Myrtle M. (Getz) Kane, they were married for 70 years on June 12.

Born May 6, 1936, in Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Jerome and Margaret (Foley) Kane, he was a lifetime resident of...

Terry Glenn Miller

Jan 7, 2025

Terry Glenn Miller, 74, of East Stroudsburg, PA, passed on January 7, 2025, at Lehigh Valley –

Cedar Crest. Terry passed away fighting to live surrounded by family, as he had done so many

times over the last few years.

Terry will be...

Lois Mae (Nauman) Labarre

Jan 3, 2025

Lois Mae (Nauman) LaBarre, 84, entered her eternal rest on January 3, 2025. Lois was a lifelong resident of Monroe County, PA. She was born on August 1, 1940, at home in Mt. Pocono, PA. Lois was the wife of Darrell LaBarre, Sr, at home. She was predeceased in death by her parents Grant and Virginia Nauman, an infant...

Matthew R. Bishop

Jan 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew R. Bishop on January 3, 2025, at the age of 33. Matthew was a 2009 graduate of Pocono Mountain East High School, where he was an Honor Student and Football player. He was highly respected by all of the teachers and staff at Pocono Mountain East. He...

Hieronim W. Duszka

Dec 31, 2024

Hieronim W. Duszka, 73, of East Stroudsburg passed away on Tuesday December 31, 2024, at Saint Luke’s Hospital, Monroe Campus. He was the loving husband of Anna (Sadowska) Duszka, they have been married 35 years since February 9, 1990. Born April 30, 1951, in Poland, the son of Hieronim and Olga (Buczynska) Duszka. He spent weekends and holidays in...

Alice Patricia Bartel

Dec 28, 2024

Alice Patricia Bartell (nee Edwards) passed away in her home surrounded by family on Saturday December 28th. She was 92 years old. Born in Scranton, PA, she was a first-generation American of Welsh and Irish descent. It was in Scranton that she met her husband Edward John Bartell. They married and had four children: Ellen J. Jeffcoat , Edward...

Carol Ann Eck

Dec 26, 2024

Carol Ann Eck, of Erie Pennsylvania daughter of Louise and Victor Giacomelli, a devoted wife and mother of three children, passed away on December 26, 2024. Born on September 10th, 1936, she was 88 years old.

Carol had a very diversified employment portfolio, including school bus driver in Jefferson Township, budget analyst at...

Harold E. Primus

Dec 19, 2024

Harold E. Primus, 65, of Marshalls Creek, passed away on Thursday December 19, 2024, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono.  He was the loving husband of Veronica (Ayala) Primus.

Born October 10, 1959, in Saint George, South Carolina, the son of David and Ruby (Britt) Primus.

There will be a visitation on Saturday December...

Paul Richard Coates

Dec 8, 2024

Paul Richard Coates, 57, passed away suddenly at his home on December 8, 2024. He was the loving husband of Kathleen Marie (Fortsch) Coates, they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on May 22, 2024.

Born January 9, 1967, in Hackensack, New Jersey, the son of William and Vicky (Urtnowski) Coates. He grew up in Little Ferry New...

Elouise Tolson

Dec 3, 2024

Elouise Tolson was born on March 20, 1938, in New York, New York to the late James Anderson and Rebecca (Hamilton) Anderson. She attended Yorkville High School. After high school Elouise worked in a laundry were she operated the presses, rolled and folded clothes.

In June 1960, Elouise Anderson and Luther Tolson were married. For...

Brian Keith "Barney" Bush

Nov 30, 2024

Brian Keith “Barney” Bush, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Saturday November 30th,

2024, unexpectedly in the comfort of his home.

Born August 21, 1966 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Carl W. Sr and

Lois M. (Counterman) Bush. He was a resident of East Stroudsburg for his entire life....

Randi Jo Sargent

Nov 24, 2024

Randi Jo Sargent, 36, of Easton, PA, passed away surrounded by family on November 24 th , 2024

at St. Luke’s Anderson Hospital.

Randi was born at Easton Hospital on February 22 nd , 1988, the daughter of Robin Laudenbach

and Howard Sargent. Randi was a fierce and strong-willed woman that enjoyed socializing...

Robert Donald Stettler

Nov 18, 2024

Robert Donald Stettler, 79, of Mount Pocono, passed away on Monday November 18, 2024, at Saint Luke's Hospital, Bartonsville.

Born January 13, 1945, in Mount Pocono in his childhood home during a snowstorm. He was the son of the late Joseph and Martha (Lasher) Stettler. He was a lifetime resident of Monroe County.

Prior to...

Dennis (Denny) C. Carrig

Nov 15, 2024

Dennis (Denny) C. Carrig, 77 of East Stroudsburg, PA died on Friday morning November 15, 2024 with his wife Jan at his side.

Born August 5, 1947 in Washington, D.C. the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Viehmann) Carrig, Denny grew up in Trenton, NJ. He graduated from Notre Dame High School, and went on to...

James Ryan Chang Stokes

Nov 14, 2024

James Ryan Chang Stokes, 27, of Cresco, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 14, 2024. James

was born October 27, 1997, in Brooklyn, NY, and through the miracle of adoption, became the son of

Greg and Jo Ann (Jo) Stokes.

James was a proud graduate of Northampton Community College followed by East Stroudsburg

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Keith Allen Strunk

Nov 7, 2024

Keith Allen Strunk, Sr., 72, of Stroudsburg passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Georgia (Neipert) Strunk.

Born May 22, 1952, in East Stroudsburg, the son of the late Geoge H. Strunk Sr and the late Evelyn (Smith) Strunk. He was a lifetime resident...

Robert James Smith

Nov 7, 2024

Robert James Smith, 82, Stroudsburg, passed away on Thursday November 7, 2024, at the Lehigh Valley Hospice House, East Stroudsburg. He was the husband of June (Deihl) Smith, they had been married for 58 years.

Born December 18, 1941, in Stroudsburg, the son of the late Woodrow Sr. and Pearl (Perry) Smith.

He was a...

Edwin "Ed" D. West

Nov 5, 2024

Edwin (Ed) D. West, more commonly known as Pop-Pop to his family, passed away

peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 5. He was 91.

Born on January 26, 1933, in Scranton, PA, Ed was the son of Elmer and Genevieve

(Wilbur) West. After graduating from West Side High School in Scranton, Ed served

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Angel Luis Sotomayor, Sr.

Oct 30, 2024

Angel Luis Sotomayor, Sr., 74, of Bushkill, went to be with the Lord on October 30th, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of Leslie C. Sotomayor (Puente) for 49 years.

Angel Luis was born September 13, 1950 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico. The son of Angel Sotomayor and Elba Sotomayor (Rivera), Angel...

Elizabeth Ann Derrick

Oct 24, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Derrick (Wenninger), 68, of Reeders, left us and entered Heaven’s

presence, peacefully, on October 24th, 2024.

Beth was born August 11, 1956 in Beaufort, South Carolina. She was the daughter of

William J Wenninger and Margaret J Wenninger (Long).

Beth Ann graduated from Pen Argyl High School in 1974,...