Obituaries

Sep 16, 2017

Louella Ethel LaBar, 78, of East Stroudsburg passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 16, 2017 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono.  She was the wife of Richard “Dick” LaBar, they were married 10/12/1963.  Born August 18, 1939 in East Stroudsburg, the daughter of the late Merle and Ethel (Ludwig) Ruth.  She was a lifetime resident of Monroe County.  Louella...

Sep 14, 2017

Michel Turcotte, 84, passed away on September 14 with his beautiful wife by his side. Michel was born in Jonquiere, Quebec, but lived his adult life in the Poconos. He was an avid skier, tennis player and cyclist. At his peak in skiing he even had the honor of racing with world renowned ski racers. He was truly an...

Aug 24, 2017

Maureen A. Frank 84, of Long Pond passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. She was the wife of Earl Frank for 65 years. Maureen was born in New Jersey daughter of Mary and William O'Sullivan, and spent many years living in Tewksbury, New Jersey before moving to Long Pond, PA. Maureen was involved in many church activities as well...

Aug 24, 2017

Aug 22, 2017

Heaven has gained another angel.  Joseph A Papa, 86 of Stroudsburg went to his final resting place on August 22,2017. He passed away peacefully in his home and was surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his wife, Margaret (Brennan), son's, Joseph Jr, and daughter in law, Patricia, Timothy and daughter in law Patricia, daughter, Georgiana Lopez and...

Aug 18, 2017

Mary Ann “M.A.” (Wolczyk) Armillei, 84, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Friday August 18, 2017 at Pleasant Valley Manor, Hamilton Township. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Kot) Wolczyk. She graduated from St Ann’s Academy. She attended John Hopkins & St Joseph’s School of Nursing in Baltimore, Maryland. She was granted her...

Aug 14, 2017

Joseph A. Ruddy, 77 of Bartonsville, passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono on Monday, August 14, 2017. Joseph was born in Scranton, on May 9, 1940 the son of the late Francis and Helen (Schuster) Ruddy. He moved to the Cranford area of New Jersey where he worked in multiple schools as a teacher, counselor and principal. Dancing...

Aug 1, 2017

Ronald Falkinberg Zwalley Sr., 84, of Bartonsville, passed away on (day & date) at Pleasant Valley Manor. He was the husband of Rebecca S. (McKinney) Zwalley. Born August 30, 1932 in Stroudsburg, the son of the late Elmer and Mildred (Bellis) Zwalley. He was a lifetime resident of Monroe County. Ron was a Veteran of the United States Navy,...

Aug 1, 2017

Daniel Steve Varipapa, 69, passed away on August 1, 2017 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono. He was the husband of Carol Ann (Wickham) Varipapa they were married for 33 years. Born April 21, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York the son of the late Daniel S. and Providence (Spinelli) Varipapa. He lived in Stroudsburg for the past 28 years....

Jul 29, 2017

William E. “Billy” Bensing, 23, of  Bath, passed away on Saturday July 29, 2017 at  Saint Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill.  Born December 14, 1993 in Fountain Hill the son of William H. Jr. “Herbie” and Michelle M. (Davis) Bensing.   In addition to his parents, Billy is survived by his sister, Rebecca L. Bensing; his paternal grandmother Sandra Bensing, his...

Jul 29, 2017

Richard Palmer Dean, 84, of Apex, North Carolina, formerly of East Stroudsburg, died Saturday July 29, 2017 Richard was born September 3, 1932 in Yonkers, New York to the late Guy P. and Mabel P. Dean. He was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Army and a member of the East Stroudsburg Volunteer Fire Department. Richard enjoyed...

Jul 22, 2017

Howard Kenneth Meyer III, 59, of Tobyhanna, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 22, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of his beloved wife and soulmate Denise A. (Deckenback) Meskill Meyer. Born March 5, 1958 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the son of Elizabeth Murphy and the late Howard K. Meyer Jr. In addition to his wife, he...

Jul 22, 2017

Elizabeth Jane Weiss, 73, of Tobyhanna, passed away on July 22, 2017 at her home. Born December 12, 1943 in East Stroudsburg the daughter of Paul Schouppe of East Stroudsburg and the late Elizabeth (Staples) Schouppe. She was a resident of Monroe County for most of her lifetime. She worked in Housekeeping at Pocono Manor. In addition to her...

Jul 19, 2017

Austin Charles Michael Rogacki 22, of East Stroudsburg passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at home. Born on July 14,1995 he was the beloved son of Linda (Saviskie) Rogacki and the late Robert Rogacki. Austin graduated from Connections Academy in 2015 and was working as a cook. He is survived by his mother Linda Saviskie Rogacki; his aunt...

Jul 17, 2017

Dolores M. Sobrinsky, 91, known to all as Dolly, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 at Pocono VNA Hospice House. Born May 9, 1926, in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Santa (Amoroso) Messia. A lifelong resident of the Monroe County, Dolly graduated from St. Matthew’s Elementary School, Stroudsburg High School and Churchman’s Business...

Jul 15, 2017

Jerry S. “Outlaw” Lee Sr., 72, of East Stroudsburg, passed peacefully away on Saturday July 15, 2017 at Saint Luke’s, Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Donna (Miller) Lee, they were married for 48 years. Born December 19, 1944 in East Stroudsburg, the son of the late Gerald and Idella (McCain) Lee. He was a lifetime resident...

Jul 14, 2017

Jodi L. Metzgar, 40, of Stroudsburg passed away on Thursday July 13, 2017. Born February 18, 1977 in East Stroudsburg, the daughter of Patricia A, (Nevil) Metzgar and the late Richard L. Metzgar. Jodi was of the Catholic Faith and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School with the Class of 1995; she then attended Temple University. She...

Jul 14, 2017

Herbert C Sherman of Saylorsburg, died peacefully at home on July 14, 2017. He was born on July 9, 1930 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was the only son of Herbert and Beulah (Morrow) Sherman. He graduated from Wood Ridge High School in 1949 and was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He married Elizabeth Fimpel in...

Jul 14, 2017

Sharon "Sherry" Lorraine Getz 70, of Mt. Bethel passed away on Friday July 14, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Pocono Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Born March 2, 1947 in East Stroudsburg she was the daughter of the late Kenneth C. Werkheiser and Ruth E. (Stiff) Werkheiser.Sherry left behind her companion of 12 years William Payne of Mt. Bethel,...

Jul 13, 2017

Tammy (VanWhy) Beaver Steele, 50 of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Thursday July 13, 2017 at her home . She was the loving wife of William D.R. Steele, they were married September 15, 2012 Born October 10, 1966 in East Stroudsburg. She is the daughter of George and Linda (VanWhy) Wall of East Stroudsburg, she was a lifetime resident...