Obituaries

Jan 20, 2017

Picture John Sargent, 60, of Stroudsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday January 20, 2017 at the Lehigh Valley Health System Hospice House- Pocono. Born May 29, 1956 in East Stroudsburg, the son of the late Eileen Rarick. He loved fishing and wrestling; and he was an excellent painter. John is survived by his sister Beverly Rarick and brother Bruce...

Jan 15, 2017

Carol Stettler Newhart passed away peacefully in Colorado Springs, Colorado on January 15, 2017 at the age of 79. Carol is survived by her sisters, Pamela Krim of Wilmington, Delaware, and Marietta Scoggins of Pawleys Island, South Carolina; her sons, Dale Newhart (Merri Seymour) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Thomas Newhart (Christine) of Roswell, Georgia; her grandchildren, Alexa, Rachael,...

Jan 11, 2017

Joseph A. Fanelli, 59, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2017 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono. He was the husband of Donna (Cimosz) Fanelli, they were married August 21, 1984. Born October 25, 1957 in Newark, New Jersey the son of the late Joseph and Ann (Cece) Fanelli; he was a resident of Monroe...

Jan 10, 2017

Picture Victoria B. Viechnicki, 71, of Stroudsburg, passed away on Tuesday January 10, 2017. She was the wife of John J. Viechnicki for over 44 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters Karen L. Viechnicki of London, England, Beth McWilliams and her husband Tom of Bryn Mawr; her 2 grandchildren Ryan and Emma McWilliams;...

Jan 9, 2017

Myra L. Rouck 43, of Kunkletown, passed away at home Monday, January 9, 2017. She was the loving wife of Clinton Rouck. Myra was born in North Carolina on July 2, 1973 she was the daughter of Frank Capps and the late Brenda Hofpis. In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughter Sarah, her son in-law...

Jan 4, 2017

Lorna L. VanHorn, 62, of Roseto, passed away on Wednesday January 4, 2017. Born in East Stroudsburg on June 9, 1954 the daughter of the late George and Marion (Fairclough) Zeigafuse. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family at the Bensing-Thomas Funeral Home., Stroudsburg, Donations may be made to the family to help with...

Dec 31, 2016

Shabasia Annette Savinon, 25, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on December 31, 2016 as result of a tragic car accident. Born August 13, 1991 on Staten Island, New York and was the daughter of Victor R. Savinon Sr. and the late Michele A. (Nourry) Savinon. Shabasia was a resident of Monroe County for the past 16 years and was...

Dec 29, 2016

Picture Carolee Ann Svopa, 75, of Stroudsburg, passed away on Thursday December 29, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Robert James Svopa Sr., they were married for 57 years. Born February 3, 1941 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Louis and Agnes (Friewald) Rohde. She was a resident of...

Dec 26, 2016

Martin (Marty) Weiner, 85, of Stroudsburg, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, peacefully at home. He was the loving husband of the late Caroline Weiner. Born on July 12, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Kalman and Lillian (Levine) Weiner. Before moving to Stroudsburg, Martin lived for many years in Bushkill. Martin was a...

Dec 24, 2016

Luis Rivera, 76, of East Stroudsburg passed away on Saturday December 24, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home. He was the husband of Barbara (Schmidt) Rivera, at home. Born October 7, 1940 in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Francisco and Isolina (Ortiz) Rivera. Prior to his retirement he worked as a truck drive in...

Dec 19, 2016

John R. Dressel Sr. passed away on December 19, 2016 at VNA Hospice House. He was the husband of Mary Darlene (Kunkle) Dressel, they shared 29 years of marriage. Born in Newark, NJ on September 19, 1952, he was the son of the late Paul and Edith Dressel. He was a 1971 graduate of Sussex County Technical School in...

Dec 19, 2016

Joseph B. Peters Jr, 83, passed peacefully at home on December 19, 2016 surrounded by his family. He graduated from Kingston High School in 1951 and King’s College in 1955. He took additional courses at Temple University and Wharton School. He received basic bank training at Fidelity Bank, Philadelphia, PA and was a Vice President-Commercial Loan Officer at Haddonfield...

Dec 17, 2016

Frederick F. “Ranger Rick” Feiler, 71, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Saturday December 17, 2016 at the Pocono Medical Center.   He was the beloved  husband of Sharon L. Murdock-Feiler and best friend to his little girl Mocha.   Born May 13, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Frederick F. and Louise (Lindsay) Feiler, he was a...

Dec 14, 2016

Shawn "Butter" Evan Turner 52 of Kunkletown  Born in East Stroudsburg December 11, 1964 Passed on December 14, 2016  He is survived by his son Zachary Turner of Wind Gap, his beloved grandson Sabastian Turner. Brother Cory Turner and his wife Sandra of East Stroudsburg  Brother Dayton Turner of Scranton  Sister Annie Turner, niece Ivy Turner both of Kunkletown, ...

Dec 13, 2016

Clarence James Treible passed in his sleep Dec. 13th at the VNA Hospice House after a brief battle with several cancers. He was 89 years old . Born in East Stroudsburg on October 13th, 1927, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Clarissa (Snearley) Treible. He graduated from Stroudsburg High School, class of 1945. The following...

Dec 13, 2016

Ernest H. Smith, 71, of Stroudsburg, passed away on Tuesday December 13, 2016 at the Blough Nursing Center, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Jean Ann (Smith) Smith. Born February 8, 1945 in East Stroudsburg, the son of the late Harold J. and Evelyn (Booth) Smith. He was a lifetime resident of Monroe County. Ernest owned and...

Dec 10, 2016

Beth M. Shields, 49, of Jackson Township, passed away on Saturday December 10, 2016 at her home. She was the wife of Mark A. Shields, they were married for 6 years. Born July 1, 1967 in East Stroudsburg, the daughter of Lois (Rice) Zibulnik and the late Barry Ott. She was a resident of Monroe County for the past...

Nov 27, 2016

Nov 26, 2016

Cody “Hunny” Scott Bensel  November 26, 2016  Cody “Hunny” Scott Bensel, of East Stroudsburg passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016.  He was 29 years young.  Cody was born on October 27, 1987 in East Stroudsburg PA, the son of Sandy (Steimer)Turner and his stepfather Cory Turner and the late Mark Bensel. Cody was a resident of the East Stroudsburg...

Nov 26, 2016

William Thomas “Billy” Rose Sr. 59, of East Stroudsburg passed away on Saturday November 26, 2016 at the Pocono Health System Hospice House. He was the husband of Loretta (Brennan) Rose they were married for 16 years. Born September 5, 1957 in Bayridge, Brooklyn, New York the son of the late Lester and Ellen (Cole) Rose: he was a...