Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Stroudsburg, PA, and Monroe County.
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...
Russell D. Valley
Jun 13, 2019
Russell D. Valley, 55, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Thursday June 13, 2019 at St Luke’s Hospital, Bartonsville. He was the husband of Debra (Altemose) Valley. Born July 16, 1963 in Waterbury, Connecticut the son of Rita (Wilmsen) Valley of Toledo, Ohio and the late Norman Valley. He was a resident of East Stroudsburg for most of his...
Jeffrey A. Booker
Jun 12, 2019
Jeffrey A. Booker, 55, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Kindred Hospital, Dover, New Jersey. Born on Dec. 20, 1963, he was the son of the late Roland A. Booker and Patricia (Heater) Booker. He worked as a mechanic until he was disabled. Surviving are his wife, Michelle Booker of 31 years; a son, Adam A. Booker...
Albert Roy Andrew
May 8, 2019
Albert Roy Andrew, 87, of Stroudsburg, passed away on Wednesday May 8, 2019 at the Gluco Lodge. Al was born June 20, 1931 in East Stroudsburg, he was the middle son of Harry and Mable (Courtright) Andrew. Al married the love of his life, June (Schleicher) in 1955 and spent the rest of his life loving and caring for...
Stephen E. Banks Sr.
May 7, 2019
Stephen E. Banks Sr. 95,of Dingman's Ferry, passed away on Tuesday May 7, 2019 at Luther Crest Nursing Home, after a short stay. He was the loving husband of Ruth R. (Ronda) Banks. There will be a viewing on Sunday May 12, 2019 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Bensing-Thomas Funeral Home, 401 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg. Burial with...
Carolyn J. Chase
May 4, 2019
Carolyn J. Chase, 87, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Saturday May 4, 2019 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono. She was the widow of James Chase Sr. Born September 20, 1931 in East Stroudsburg the daughter of the late John F. and Martha M. (Strunk) Smith, she was a lifetime resident of Monroe County. Carolyn was a...
William J Smith Sr.
Apr 29, 2019
William J. Smith Sr., affectionately known as Beej, 57 of East Stroudsburg passed away Monday April 29, 2019 at St. Luke's in Bartonsville, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 17, 1961, he was the son of the late Norman Smith Sr. and Patricia (Sweeney) Smith. He was a lifetime resident of Monroe County. Bill was a graduate...
Virginia Martinez Shoenfeld
Apr 29, 2019
Virginia Martinez Shoenfeld, 92, passed away on Monday April 29, 2019 at the South Nassau Hospital, Oceanside, New York. She was the widow of Nathan Shoenfeld who died in 2007. Born March 22, 1927 in Panama, the daughter of the late Tirburco and Maria(Costellanos) Martinez. She worked as a private duty nurse in Lawrence and Cedarhurst, New York. Virginia...
Lois J. Cunningham
Apr 27, 2019
Lois J. Cunningham, 85, of Stroudsburg, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bartonsvillle. She was the wife of Lawrence G. Cunningham, they were married in 1986. Born April 26, 1934 in Bangor, the daughter of the late Alvin and Geraldine (Hill) Slutter. She was a lifetime resident of the area and was of the...