Obituaries by LocationViola Wolbert
(November 29, 1919 - July 7, 2015)
Viola Wolbert, 95, of Blakeslee, died Tuesday evening, July 7, while under hospice care at home. She was the widow of Milton W. Wolbert who died February 27, 1998.
Born on November 29, 1919 at home in Brodheadsville, she was a daughter of the late George and Ruth (Wise) Counterman and was a lifetime resident of Monroe County.
Viola worked at the former Ronson Corporation in Delaware Water Gap and enjoyed sewing and knitting.
Surviving are two daughters, Doris Frantz of Reeders and Lenora Varkony of Cody, WY; four grandchildren, Stephanie Danials, David Varkony, Samuel Frantz and Suzzette Armitage; nine great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Milton Wolbert and several siblings.
Viewing will begin at 10:00AM followed by the funeral service at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 11, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Robert Coody will officiate. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Cemetery in Brodheadsville.
Arthur William Lyon, Jr.
(October 29, 1940 - August 13, 2015)
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Arthur William Lyon, Jr. ("Junior", "Uncle Juney") passed from our hands to God's arms on Thursday, August 13. He was the 7th son of the late Arthur and Rena (Predmore) Lyon, and the beloved husband of Karen (Metzgar) Lyon. They would have celebrated 55 years of marriage this September 10.
He is also survived by his son Stephen Arthur Lyon of East Stroudsburg, daughter Courtney Michelle Weidlich, and son-in-law Barry Weidlich of Hartsville, TN; his grandchildren Jessica Weidlich of Nashville, Ryan Weidlich and his fiancé Rachael Stumpp of Sciota, Stephen Lyon Jr. of Delaware Water Gap, Lindzee Grace Lyon (Kyle Possinger) of Stroudsburg, and Kassidy Lea of East Stroudsburg, and his first great-grandson Brantley Stephen Possinger. He is further survived by three sisters, Mary Klingel, Nancy (Donald) Griffin, and Patricia Clause, and three brothers, Ronnie (Ann) Lyon, Harvey (Lois) Lyon, Clayton (Joan) Lyon, and sisters-in-law Dot Lyon and Sylvia Lyon. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Olive London, and brothers Roy, Richard and Floyd, and in-laws Art Klingel, Edward Clause, Donald London and Althea Lyon, and many other in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. All his family have their own "Pop Stories" and "Junior Stories" to be passed on to future generations
Art retired in 1995 from AT&T-Lucent; Technologies, formerly Western Electric. He and Karen thoroughly enjoyed every single minute of their retirement together traveling north, south, east and west in their several motor homes. They were elated to take their 50th Anniversary trip to Norway, Paris and southern France. Sadly, their planned trip to Italy and return to Norway will remain a plan-in-progress.
Art, much like his father, had a certain reputation for fixing anything -- sometimes it was a unique Pop-Fix, sometimes it was a "one-step-too-far-Lyon" fix. All of which only add to the Pop Memories! His two loved grandsons learned by experience, hunting and working side-by-side with Pop out in the shed. His three special granddaughters and 11-month great-grandson each had their unique place in his heart and life. He provided go-carts, 4-wheelers, John Deere tractors and old cars and jeeps for fixing and playing. He lived a full and fulfilling life, beloved and respected by all who knew him. He was a huge chunk of all our lives and will be missed always.
Viewing hours will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Monday, August 17, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA. There will also be an additional hour of viewing beginning at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 18, at the Cherry Valley United Methodist Church, 1238 Kemmertown Road, Stroudsburg, PA. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the church. Burial will follow in the Cherry Valley Methodist Cemetery.
Memorial remembrances may be made to the Cherry Valley United Methodist Church, 1238 Kemmertown Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Bart "Pops" Galletta
(January 4, 1947 - July 11, 2015)
Bart "Pops" Galletta, 68, of Bushkill, died Saturday, July 11, at home. He was the husband of the late Carol (Moore) Galletta.
Born January 4, 1947 in Manhattan, NY, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Bonafede) Galletta and lived in Bushkill for the past 11 years moving from Long Island, NY.
He was a member of St. John's Roman Catholic Church in Marshalls Creek and a 3rd Degree member on the Knights of Columbus Council #11935.
Surviving are two sons, Patrick Galletta (Annmarie) of Bushkill and Robert Galletta (Nicole) of Stroudsburg; six grandchildren, John, Dante, Angelo, Anthony, Michael and Katryana; a brother, John Galletta of West Hempstead, NY; a sister, Petrina Belbo of Sound Beach, NY; and nieces and nephews.
Viewing hours will be from 2:00 to 4:00pm and 6:00 to 8:00pm on Friday, July 17, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg. A prayer service will be held during the evening hours. Private cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to GOFUNDME.COM (for Bart "Pops" Galletta) .
Mary M. Kosmerl
(May 17, 1917 - August 13, 2015)
Mary M. Kosmerl, 98, of Stroudsburg, passed away early Thursday morning, August 13, while at Gluco Lodge in Hamilton Twp., under hospice care. She was the wife of the late Charles F. Kosmerl with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.
Born on May 17, 1917 in Lanes Mills, PA, she was a daughter to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mares.She was predeceased by her sister Mildred Miller and brother Albert J. Mares.
She was a resident of Monroe County for the past 50 years.
She is survived by her son and his wife, Charles D. and Essie Kosmerl of Napa, CA., her nephew, Floyd J. Miller, two nieces, Janelle Hoffa and Ethel Hanson and her grandson, Christopher J. Gornell, his wife, Renae and two great-grandsons, Colter and Wyler Gornell.
Private cremation took place at the H.G. Smith Crematory in Stroudsburg.
Kristen A. Leap
(August 4, 1965 - August 2, 2015)
Kristen Annette Leap, 49, of Ross Township, died Sunday, August 2, 2015 at home.
Born on August 4, 1965 in East Stroudsburg, Kristen was a lifetime resident of Monroe County.
She had a career as a caregiver and worked at area nursing homes and also private home care.
Kristen was a member of The Neola United Methodist Church.
She cared for foster children, was passionate about her flower garden and gave much to this world and will be missed by many.
She is survived by her parents, Lloyd E. and Susan (Scharf) Schuler of Neola; her partner, Stephen W. Myers at home; two children, Heather Nicole Myers (Luke Stanshine) and Dallas Tyler Myers all of Saylorsburg; grandchild, Elijah Payne Stanshine; sisters, Marilyn Detrick (Steve) of Neola, Joanne LaFrance of Chandler, Arizona; Ann Johnson of Neola, and Lee Schuler of Neola; nieces, Katie Neuweiler, Amy Doering, Taylour Curtis, Amber, Tia and Darcie Myers; and nephews, Timothy Lloyd and Joshua Johnson, Colin Kitner, Bobby, Ryan and Jeremy Myers and Philip Hemelinski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brian Leap; her niece, Audrey Neuweiler; and nephew, Jacob Johnson.
Memorial services will be held at 6:00PM Tuesday, August 11, at the Neola United Methodist Church with Rev. Todd Glasmire officiating. Cremation was private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Food Pantry, P.O. Box 561, Saylorsburg, PA 18353 and The American Heart Association.
Elfriede "Ellen" Shamp
(June 30, 1929 - August 1, 2015)
Elfriede "Ellen" Shamp, 86, of Stroud Township, died Saturday, August 1, while under hospice care at Palmerton Hospital. She was the widow of Raymond O. Shamp who died June 2, 1996.
She was born in Germany on June 30, 1929 and met her late husband, Raymond O. Shamp, while he was stationed in post-war Germany serving in the United States Army. They were marriage
in Germany and came to the United States.
Ellen was employed at J.J. Newberry’s in Stroudsburg for 44 years until the store closed. In her retirement she would be seen walking her dog and working in her yard. She was a kind, loving, hard working, and fiercely independent woman. In the last few years, she struggled with Alzheimer's and passed in her sleep peacefully.
Surviving are: two nieces in Germany, and many nephews, nieces and in-laws living in Michigan, Massachusetts, Louisiana and the Stroudsburg area.
She is a member of The Church of St. Luke’s in Stroudsburg where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00AM Wednesday, August 5, with Rev. Carmen Perry as celebrant. Burial will follow at Laurelwood Cemetery in Stroudsburg. There will be no viewing.
