Obituaries

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,...

Maggie Nunn

Oct 21, 2024

Maggie Nunn 2, of Blakely passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. She was the daughter of Jordan Weaver.

Born on December 31, 2021 in Tennessee.

She loved, Baby Shark, The Wheels on the Bus, playing with her sisters, remote controls, foods of all kinds, and animals, especially dogs.

She was always a...

Steven D. Hagerty

Oct 18, 2024

Steven D. Hagerty Sr., 72, of Bartonsville, passed away on Friday October 18, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of Judy M. (Meeker) Hagerty, they were married 52 years. Born October 9, 1952, in East Stroudsburg, the son of the late Olen and Bertha Hagerty, and Gloria (Metzger) and Ken Long. He was a lifetime resident of...

Andrew E Margretta

Oct 18, 2024

Andrew E. Margretta 59, of Hamilton Township passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. Born on January 9, 1965 in East Stroudsburg, he was the son of Frank and the late Linda (Starner) Margretta.

Andrew owned and operated a cleaning service for many years. He also worked at Walmart for 13 years.

He enjoyed music,...

Catherine Ellen (Berger) Herrmann

Oct 17, 2024

Catherine Ellen (Berger) Herrmann, 76, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on October 17, 2024.

She was born June 22, 1948, in East Stroudsburg.

Catherine is survived by her children, Ronald Herrmann Jr of Susquehanna, Carl Herrmann of Wilkes Barre, and Betty Jean Garcia (Hermann) of Michigan.

Her brother...

Theodore Joel Good

Oct 15, 2024

Theodore "Ted" Good

On Tuesday October 15, Theodore J. Good passed away after a long struggle with several health

issues. He was a son of the late Albert C. Good, Sr. and Lydia (Flickinger) Good.

He was born on October 8, 1941, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Ted graduated from the Northern

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Melissa Ann Baranow

Oct 14, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Melissa Ann Baranow aka Mimi, who was taken from us too soon on October 14, 2024, at the tender age of 22. Melissa is survived by her mother Karen and her father Joe of Bushkill. Melissa is also survived by her grandmother Marilyn Minnick and numerous aunts, uncles...

Raymond Alan Piez

Oct 14, 2024

Raymond A. Piez, 81 of East Stroudsburg, PA, passed away on October 14, 2024, at the Lehigh Valley Hospice House in East Stroudsburg.

He was born in Kenvil, New Jersey on July 21, 1943, to the late Raymond and Leona Piez. He was a graduate of Roxbury High School in 1962

Ray served four years...