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John J. Bensing

John J. Bensing

Sep 22, 2019

John J. Bensing, 89, of Klecknersville, passed away on Sunday September 22, 2019 in his home. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Mae (Kahler) Bensing, who died January 15, 2007. Born in Moorestown, Northampton County on March 11, 1930 the son of the late Herbert R and Sadie (Topher) Bensing. He was a lifetime resident of Moore...

Dana R. Brien

Dana R. Brien

Sep 22, 2019

OBITUARY NOTICE Dana Rose Brien, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 22, 2019 at home, surrounded by loved ones; after a prolonged illness. Born June 17, 1940, in Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada, to the late Ernest and Mary (Gill) Jerrett. She is predeceased by her parents; her infant daughter, Mary Francis (d. 1971); her sisters: Bette, Marion and...

Ellen M. Green

Ellen M. Green

Sep 22, 2019

Ellen M. Green, 89, of Hamilton Township went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday September 22, 2019 at her home. She was married for 64 years to her childhood sweetheart, Donald R. Green, who died November 13, 2014. She was born in Barry Township, Schuylkill County the daughter of the late Elvin L. and Mary S....

William P. Jordan Md

William P. Jordan Md

Sep 14, 2019

William P. (“Bill”) Jordan, M.D., 79, a prominent East Stroudsburg general surgeon, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 14, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Nancy (Connors) Jordan of Clearfield, PA. They were married May 3, 1969 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past spring. Born November 15, 1939 in...

Ruth D. Gerrity

Ruth D. Gerrity

Sep 11, 2019

Ruth D Gerrity of Henryville, passed away on September 11, 2019 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono. She was the widow of Paul L. Gerrity Sr. who passed away on April 26, 2001. Born January 22, 1938 in Port Chester, New York. She was the daughter of the late William H and Alice (Collins) Dolan. She was a resident of...

Grace E. Grace

Grace E. Grace

Sep 7, 2019

Grace Eilenberger Grace, 89, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at her home in Bath, PA. She was the wife of the late Stanley Grace for 52 years and missed him every day since his passing in 2003. She was also preceded in death by her only brother Robert James Eilenberger in 2011. Born August 12, 1930 in...

Helen Marie Morgan

Helen Marie Morgan

Sep 6, 2019

Helen Morgan, 84 Fountain Inn, SC. Recently relocated back to Canadensis, PA passed away September 6, 2019. Born in East Stroudsburg, PA March 25, 1935. Daughter of Arthur and Adeline Frantz. She was the beloved Mother of Todd Holdorff (Paula) and Sharon Bianculli (Jonathan). Proud grandmother of Meadow, Sawyer and Mason Holdorff. As well as numerous step grandchildren and...

Kenneth D. Compton

Kenneth D. Compton

Aug 31, 2019

Kenneth D. Compton, 56, of Bangor, passed away on Saturday August 31, 2019 at the East Hospital, Easton Pennsylvania. Born in East Stroudsburg, the son f Edward D. Compton Sr of Bangor and the late Lucille Anna (DeLong) Compton. He was a lifetime resident of Bangor. In addition to his father, Ken is survived by his brothers, Edward D....

Lucille Barbara Duffy

Lucille Barbara Duffy

Aug 30, 2019

Lucille Barbara Duffy, 72, of Bartonsville, passed away on Friday August 30, 2019. She was the loving wife of William F. Duffy, they were married for 39 years. Born December 4, 1946 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Samuel and Catherine "Helen" ( Mihalko) Pusateri. She was a resident of Monroe County for most of her lifetime...

Michael A. Bradley

Michael A. Bradley

Aug 28, 2019

Michael A. Bradley, 60, of Stroudsburg, passed away on Thursday August 29, 2019 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono. He was the husband of Donna (Knecht) Bradley, they were married for 12 years. Born August 8, 1958 in Rockaway, New Jersey, the son of the late Raymond and Barbara Bradley. He was a resident of Stroudsburg for the...

Marcia M Thornton

Marcia M Thornton

Aug 28, 2019

Marcia Mary Thornton 61 of Bangor, passed away August 28th 2019. Born September 11, 1957 in Easton, Pennsylvania daughter of Morris and Adele (Cortez) Davies . She was raised as a member of St Mary's Episcopal Church in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania. Marcia leaves behind her soulmate, Al Bianco and her beloved dog Jazzie; her four children Lindsay Weiss of...

Jake M Kelley

Jake M Kelley

Aug 27, 2019

Jake Maxwell Kelley, 22, formerly of Stroudsburg, PA - With deepest sadness, and hurting hearts, our family has lost an amazing young man. Jake passed in a plane crash in Eugene, Oregon on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. He was born on March 24, 1997 in Philadelphia, PA. He is the son of Denise Kavert Kelley and Philip J. and...

Clarissa Batrony

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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