Obituaries

Oct 12, 2017

Donald James Smith Jr. (Jake), of Albrightsville, passed away from a long battle with his illness on Thursday, October 12 at Palmerton Hospital, he was 55.  He is survived by his son Donald (Jake) Smith III (15); his companion of 17 years, Sandra Walsh; his stepchildren, Richard, Christopher and Danielle Walsh; his grandson Michael; and his 3 best friends,...

Oct 11, 2017

Sarah C. Campbell 39, of East Stroudsburg, passed away Wednesday October 11, 2017.  She was the wife of James E. Campbell,Jr.    Born on January 26, 1978 Sarah was the daughter of Alexander B. and Linda C. (Davis) Michie.   Sarah attended Stroudsburg High School and earned her Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Mitchell College.  She was a past employee...

Oct 5, 2017

Picture Janet L. Sadlon-Hempel, 84, of Tannersville, passed away on Thursday October 5, 2017 at the Easton Hospital. She was the wife of Charles Hempel, they were married in 1982 and was the widow of Paul Sadlon. Born June 21, 1933 in Fullerton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late E.John and Lillian May ( Stoicsics) Bosk. Janet was an...

Oct 1, 2017

Kerri Ann Post, 42, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Sunday October 1, 2017. She was the wife of Larry P. Post Jr. Born May 1, 1975 in East Stroudsburg, the daughter of Anna (Ace) Fischer of Stroudsburg and John Fischer and step mother Laura of Columbus, GA. She was a lifetime resident of Monroe County. In addition to...

Sep 30, 2017

Carl (Butch) Rega 79 Carl passed away peacefully on September 30 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Orange, N.J to William and Mildred Rega Carl attended school in Orange. Throughout his adult life Carl worked in the construction industry. After he retired he became a vendor for motorcycle memorabilia. For the last 35 years he resided in the...

Sep 27, 2017

Marion Elfriede Hendricks, 69, of East Stroudsburg passed away Wednesday evening, September 27, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Network Hospice Care in Allentown after suffering a stroke while also battling lung cancer. She was the wife of Ronald Hendricks with whom she shared 53 years of marriage on June 20, 2017. Born October 9, 1947 in East Stroudsburg, she was...

Sep 27, 2017

James John Monte 77, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2017 leaving his wife of almost 57 years, Adrianne, children: Judie Ann Vanatta, Linda Pasciak, Marie Costenbader, husband Rick, Jeff Yohe, Wife Carin. Jim was also blessed with grandchildren and great grandchildren: James Vanatta, wife Jess, daughters Emma and Maddie, Christopher Vanatta, wife Ashlin, son Brody: Meghan...

Sep 19, 2017

Mary M. Kuklis, 77, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2017 at Foxdale Village in State College, PA. She formerly resided in Stroudsburg, PA for over 20 years. Mary was born in Queens, New York to William and Clotilda Conforti. As the youngest of 4 children she entered the convent. She then pursued a career in nursing and later...

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...