Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Stroudsburg, PA, and Monroe County.

Clarissa Batrony
Aug 27, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Clarissa Batrony (Kiki). On August 27, 2019, Clarissa Batrony 24 years old, passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, in the hospital surrounded by family and friends. Clarissa is survived by her parents Marie Gerard and Georges Batrony, son VJ, step-parents Buckner Gerard...
George James Schneck Ii
Aug 14, 2019
George James Schneck II, 67, of Stroudsburg, passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2019 a the Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono. He was the husband of Diane M. (Bush) Schneck. Born November 27, 1951 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, the son of the late George J. and Ann Veronica (Kralik) Schneck. He was a resident of Monroe County since 1965. He...
William Adolph Rake Jr.
Aug 14, 2019
On the evening of August 14, 2019, William “Dee” Adolph Rake, Jr. died at his home. He was 88 years old. He was born in 1931 and originally from White Plains, New York to the late Frances M. and William Adolph Rake. He was a life-long resident of Monroe County. Dee graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia...
June M. Kline
Aug 14, 2019
June M. Kline, 83, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2019. Born June 13, 1936 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, the daughter of the late William T. and Hilda (Brodt) Kline. She was a resident of Monroe County for the past 6 years, and prior to that of Northampton County. She is survived by her sister Helen...
Joann Ruby Calkins
Aug 11, 2019
JoAnn Ruby Armentrout Calkin's Brindle age 85 passed away on August 11, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania. JoAnn was born the daughter of William Russell and Imajean (Dunkel) Armentrout, June 28, 1934 at the family home on Adams Road, Clare, Michigan. Following graduation from Clare High School 1951, JoAnn was united in marriage to James Wilson...
Patricia Susan Santillo
Jul 28, 2019
Patricia Susan Santillo (Clemens) 63, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Sunday July 28, 2019 at sunrise. She was a resident of Stroudsburg for the past 20 years. Patty was a woman of strong faith, believing in the power and strength of Jesus Christ’s love and the beauty and peace that would await her after her passing. She was...
Justin B Marshall
Jul 27, 2019
Justin B. Marshall "Blake" 65, of Bartonsville passed away on July 27,2019. Born on September 30, 1953 in Kremmling, CO he was the son of the late Doris (Cortright) and Justin LaVern "Vern" Marshall Blake enjoyed talking to people, jazz music and loved dogs. Blake was survived by his 5 cousins; Timothy Cortright of North Plainfield, NJ; Margie Cortright...
Christopher George Vega Ii
Jul 27, 2019
Christopher George Vega II, 29, of Quakertown, formerly of Stroudsburg, passed away on Friday at home. Born January 19, 1990 in East Stroudsburg the son of Christopher G. Vega and Kimberly Marie Shotwell, Chris was the energetic unique child forever pulling pranks. He grew up to be a strong shoulder, a kind listener, and a trusted ally, especially to...
Wilma S. Reese
Jul 24, 2019
Wilma S. Reese, 86, longtime resident of the Historic Hill District of Stroudsburg passed away at home on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Born February 20, 1933 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Wilma was the daughter of the late Margaret (Mihalik) and William S. Hickman. She is survived by Charles Reese and their children Barbara Van Buskirk and her husband Gary,...
Loraine Crohan
Jul 16, 2019
Loraine Crohan, 58 of Seaside Heights, New Jersey passed away on July 16, 2019. Born July 25th 1960 in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Angela and Fred Schmitt. She is survived by her son Thomas Crohan; her Sisters Linda, Cathy and Joanne; Brothers Ralph Rossi and Tommy Campana; Nephews Anthony, Andrew, Chris, Freddy,...
Frank L. Thoms Jr.
Jul 6, 2019
Frank L. Thoms Jr., 61 of Stroudsburg passed away Saturday July 7, 2019. He was the husband of Ivellese A Torres Thoms. Born on April 23, 1958 in Elizabeth, New Jersey he was the son of the late Lewis and Frank L. Thoms Sr. Frank was a Sharp Shooter for the United States Marine Corp. In addition to his...
Genevieve "Jane" Huffman
Jul 1, 2019
Genevieve C. “Jane” Huffman, 86, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Monday July 1, 2019 at the Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. She is the loving wife of William J. Huffman, they were married for 61 years. Born February 18, 1933 in Scranton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Paul and Rose (Keehn) Kennedy. She was a resident of Monroe...
Lucas C Smith
Jun 30, 2019
Lucas C. Smith 41, of Stroudsburg, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Born March 8, 1978 in Bethlehem, he was the son of Scott and Rebecca (Tashner) Smith. Lucas was a graduate of Pocono Mountain High School, class of 1996. He was a standout athlete during his time at Pocono Mountain, setting a few statistical records as quarterback...
Zachary Allen Swartz
Jun 29, 2019
Zachary Allen Swartz, 26, of Canadensis, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2019 Saint Luke's Hospital, Bartonsville. Born May 12, 1993 in East Stroudsburg and is survived by his mother Karen E. Swartz of Canadensis;; and his father and stepmother Harry A. and Sandra Snedden of Stroudsburg. He was a lifetime resident of Monroe County and is a graduate...
Alvesta Gouger
Jun 27, 2019
Alvesta Heckman Gouger passed away Peacefully Thursday June 27,2019,while under Hospice care at Grace Park Senior Living, where she was a resident for the past four years. She was the widow of the late Franklin Gouger, a Navy veteran. She was born April 7, 1924 in Stroudsburg ,PA. The daughter of the late Jasper Heckman and Addie Boorem Heckman,...
Debra Lee Safin
Jun 24, 2019
Debra Lee Safin, passed away in the comfort of her own home on June 24, 2019 in East Stroudsburg. She was the daughter of the late Vera Elizabeth Storm 1938 -2017 and the late Albert Geroge Safin Sr. 1933 -1989. She is survived by her step dad, Wilmer “Bud” Heckman. Her partner Shawn G Crawford; her sister Ruth Ann...
Paul Schouppe Sr.
Jun 24, 2019
Paul Schouppe Sr, 101 of East Stroudsburg, passed away Monday morning, June 24, 2019 at Pleasant Valley Manor. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Staples) Schouppe having shared 62 years of marriage at the time of her death in 2004. Born April 5, 1918 in Bushkill, he was the youngest of the 9 children of the late...
Geraldine A. Arbuiso
Jun 23, 2019
Geraldine A. Arbuiso Mass of Christian Burial - Saturday June 29, 2019 at 10:00am at the Church of Saint Matthew, 78 Ridgeway Street, East Stroudsburg with Father Jerry Shantillo as celebrant. Viewing - Friday June 28, 2019 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at the Bensing-Thomas Funeral Home, 401 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg
Muriel E. Nordmark
Jun 23, 2019
Muriel E. Nordmark, 90, of Stroudsburg, passed away on Sunday June 23, 2019 at the Slatebelt Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late James B. Nordmark to whom she was married to for 62 years. Born March 16, 1929 in Windham, New York, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mabel L. (Schermerhorn) Jones. Muriel was a...
Cynthia Nancy Flyte
Jun 16, 2019
Cynthia Nancy Flyte, 71, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Sunday June 16, 2019 at the Slatebelt Nursing Home. Born September 10, 1947 in PenArgyl, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Morris and Adele (Cortez) Davies. She was a resident of Monroe County for the past 19 years and prior to that lived in Northampton County. She was employed...