Obituaries by LocationDale A. Mulvey
(September 11, 1954 - June 16, 2016)
Dale A. Mulvey, 61, of East Stroudsburg, died Thursday afternoon, June 16, 2016 at Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg.
Born on September 11, 1954 in Bronx, NY, she was a daughter to the late Thomas and Helen (Innes) Mulvey and lived in Monroe County for the past twenty years.
She worked in housekeeping at Fernwood Resort.
She is survived by five children, Nicole Mulvey of East Stroudsburg, Hector Arbelo of Stroudsburg, Christina Esposito of East Stroudsburg, Theresa Medrano of Bushkill and Michael Arbelo of Bronx, NY; nine grandchildren; four siblings, Dorothy Rooney of New York, Georgann Fetten of Bronx, NY, Kim Bennett of Newburgh, NY and Thomas Mulvey, Jr. of Bear Mt., NY; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dawn Esposito; a son, Daniel Mulvey; a grandson, Daniel Hussey; and her twin sister, Deborah Mulvey.
Private services will take place at the convenience of the family. Cremation was private.
Rose Mary Bianco
(October 8, 1933 - June 15, 2016)
Rose Mary Bianco (nee Susco), 82, of East Stroudsburg, PA, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Pocono Medical Center after a long illness. She was born at home on October 8, 1933 in Rockaway Valley, NJ, to the late Luigi and Mary (Abazia) Susco, and lived most of her life in the Rockaway area before moving to Monroe County, PA 23 years ago, where she was a member of St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church in East Stroudsburg.
Rose Mary was a graduate Rockaway High School, and was the bookkeeper for her father’s lumber business. She was pre-deceased by her sister Mary Ann Susco.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 63 years, Vito J. Bianco; as well as her two children, MaryAnn (Bianco) Scardigno, (and her former husband, Nick Scardigno), and Vito L. Bianco (and his wife Judy) ; and her grandchildren, Diana (Scardigno) Pummer (and her husband Jared), Daniel Bianco, and Jillian Bianco.
Visitation will begin at 10:00AM followed by a prayer service at noon on Monday, June 20, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Cremation was private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association, and/or the American Cancer Society.
Marion Zablotsky
(February 14, 1925 - June 13, 2016)
Marion Zablotsky, 91, of Liverpool, New York, and formally of Stroudsburg passed away at her home on June 13, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 14, 1925 in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Pollick) Holod. She graduated from Olyphant High School and Lackawanna Business School with honors. She worked as a secretary in the insurance business and retired from Lloyd Manter State Farm Insurance Agency in Stroudsburg.
Marion and her husband Walter were founding members of Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Church in Stroudsburg. For the past eight years she was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Auburn, New York.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Walter, of 63 years, infant son Walter Zablotsky Jr. and sister Mildred Vasilenko. Marion is survived by three children, Karen Schoonover (Gregory), Peter Zablotsky (Elizabeth Massin), and Diane Zablotsky (Michael Kennedy) ; six grandchildren, Kristen Powers (Josh), Lorissa Schoonover (Matthew Hanford), James Kennedy, Daniel Kennedy, Nicolas Zablotsky, and Philippe Zablotsky; two great grandchildren Brodie and Lizabethe; and nieces and nephews.
There will be a viewing from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday June 16, with a service at 6pm, at the Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Church, 1501 Trinity Court, Stroudsburg. The funeral service will begin at 10 am Friday June 17 at the church with the Rev. Nicholas J. Solak III and the Rev. Stephen Mack officiating. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Olyphant.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial remembrances be made to Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Church, 1501 Trinity Cove, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 81 Cottage Street, Auburn NY 13021, or Nativity of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, 1700 Mineral Springs Road, Charlotte NC 28262.
June F. Possinger
(June 11, 1927 - February 24, 2016)
June F. Possinger died on Feb. 24, 2016 in Decatur, IL. She would have been 89 this year. It was her wish that her remains be placed with those of her husband Milton in Prospect Cemetery; near where she grew up. A memorial service will be held at 3 PM Saturday, June 11 (her birthday), at East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, 87 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, PA. Final interment will take place Monday, June 13, at 9 AM, for close family and any who wish to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Wilkes-Barre Office, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
June was born on June 11, 1927 in Pen Argyl, PA; the eldest of seven children born to Elizabeth (nee Blake) and Frank Foote, Sr. She spent much of her childhood in the Normal Hill area of East Stroudsburg, often looking after her younger siblings. Although expected to finish school at the 8th grade, June convinced her parents to allow her to pay her own expenses and complete high school. June graduated from East Stroudsburg High School (now J.M. Hill Elementary) in 1945.
By that time, June had met her future husband, Milton R. Possinger. They marriage
on Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve), 1946. June worked as a switchboard operator until her first son was born, later working as a secretary when he went off to school. With the birth of a second son, June again became a stay-at-home Mom. June returned to work as a secretary for Stroudsburg High School and its business office, secretary and court stenographer at the Monroe County Courthouse, and finally as a bookkeeper in a local physician's office.
However, June's skills were not limited to the workplace. As wife and mother, she kept-house fastidiously, cooked and baked, caring for the needs of her husband and family in every way possible. Beyond that, June found time to express her individual talents: knitting, crocheting, and ceramics; producing beautiful, useful and decorative items that are still treasured. Square dancing was also something June and Milton shared, enjoyed and indulged in together.
When they retired, June and Milton moved to Florida, where they lived for nearly twenty years, until his death in 2010. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at that time, June came to live with her elder son and his wife in Decatur, IL.
June was preceded in death by her husband Milton, brothers Frankie and Jimmy, and a sister Barbara. She is survived by sisters Alma Brands and Ann Forte (husband Bud) and a brother Robert (wife Betty), sons Gregory (wife Billie) and Jeffrey, a granddaughter Jennifer, and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her, especially those who cared for her in her last years.
Robert Kolb
(August 8, 1947 - May 8, 2016)
U.S. Veteran
Robert Kolb, 68 of Stroudsburg, PA entered the gates of heaven welcomed by his beloved son, Matthew Kolb on May 8, 2016.
Bob was born in Bethlehem, PA to the late Albert and Jeanette Kolb.
He was the loving husband and best friend to Debbie Kolb. They were looking forward to celebrating 44 years of marriage this June. They enjoyed fixing their farm house together. They loved taking walks at Big Pocono followed by coffee on the bench enjoying God’s beauty.
He is survived by his daughter Sarah and her husband, Shawn Phillips and his son Andrew and his wife Jamie who deeply loved him. He was adored by his grandchildren Luke and Mary Phillips. He is also survived by his treasured goddaughter, Heather Beers.
Bob is also survived by his dear sister, Linda Doyle and her children, Michael, Erin and Patrick, and many nieces and nephews.
Bob graduated from Easton High School in 1965. He served in the United States Army from 1967-1970. He attended Keystone Jr. College and Moravian College.
Bob was a Purchasing Agent working at Penn Bangor Inc., Cooper Power Industries, Weiler Brush Company and East Stroudsburg University.
After retiring, Bob volunteered as a driver for the American Cancer Society, caring deeply for those he took to treatments. He was a long time member of Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church. He enjoyed Church Softball, Weekly Fellowship Breakfast at the Diner and the Mission Trip to South Dakota.
Bob loved hiking, canoeing and camping – the more remote the better. He especially loved visiting Bobby Reeder in the Grand Tetons, having close encounters with Buffalo in Yellowstone, hiking with the Boyer’s in the Big Sky state of Montana and celebrating his birthday with mountain goats in Colorado. He loved working in his garden and taking walks with his dog, Lilly.
Bob was a treasured friend to so many people. He had a gift of always making them smile and laugh.
He was able to give others hope through his Gift of Life donation.
Calling hours will be from 12 – 2pm, followed by a Memorial Service at 2pm Saturday, May 14, at Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church, 419 Bossardsville Road, Stroudsburg, PA with Pastor Scott Smith officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Matthew Kolb Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o ESSA 744 W. Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA or Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church. Please remember Bob and make someone SMILE!
Joanna M. Felton
(October 4, 1950 - May 10, 2016)
Joann M. Felton, 65, of Bushkill, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg. She was the widow of Alfred Felton who died in 1992.
Born on October 4, 1950 in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Theresa Beniot.
She is survived by two children, Christopher Felton and Kelly Lowe and her husband Paul all of Bushkill; and a grandson, Sean Beyrouthy of Bushkill.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00PM Friday, May 13, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg with Rev. Gregory A. Reichlen officiating. Cremation was private.
