Obituaries by LocationRalph Lopez, Sr.
(June 8, 1929 - December 25, 2015)
Ralph Lopez, Sr., 86, of Pocono Summit, died Friday morning, December 25, 2015, at Whitestone Care Center in Stroud Township. He was the husband of Josephine (Santos) Lopez.
Born on June 8, 1929 in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late Leonides and Alejandrina (Orosco) Lopez.
He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II.
In addition to his wife, surviving are a son, Ralph Lopez, Jr. and his fiance, Cookie Sanchez of Pocono Summit; a daughter, Elaine Connors of Red Bluff, CA; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and a sister, Eileen Gilbert of New York, NY.
Viewing will begin at 1:00PM followed by the funeral service at 2:00PM on Tuesday, December 29, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Entombment will follow at Mountainview Mausoleum at Prospect Cemetery in East Stroudsburg.
Keith A. Jones
(June 10, 1961 - December 16, 2015)
Keith A. Jones, 54, of Stroudsburg, died Wednesday morning, December 16, 2015.
Born on June 10, 1961 in East Stroudsburg, he was a son of the late Willard and Marian (Dickison) Jones and was a lifetime resident of Monroe County.
He was a graduate of Stroudsburg High School and a 1983 graduate of East Stroudsburg University where he earned a B.S. in Journalism and a second degree in English. Most recently, Keith worked in collections for the Bushkill Group and was a former part-time sports writer for the Pocono Record.
Keith was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Stroudsburg where he sang in the choir, was a lay reader and Elder, and served as Clerk of Session.
Surviving are a brother, Kerry M. Jones of East Stroudsburg; two nephews, Jason and Ronald Jones; and two aunts, Beatrice Heller and June Dickison. He was preceded in death by a brother, Craig W. Jones on July 22, 2001.
Viewing will begin at 1:00PM followed by the funeral service at 2:00PM on Sunday, December 20, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Rev. Dr. Stuart Thomas Wilson will officiate. Private cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 579 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
Shirley M. Christman
(July 29, 1923 - December 14, 2015)
Shirley M. Christman, 92, of Stroud Township, died Monday morning, December 14, 2015, at Grace Park in Stroudsburg. She was the widow of Robert L. Christman, who died February 24, 2015.
Born on July 29, 1923 in Stroudsburg, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Bertha (Rustine) James and a lifetime resident of Monroe County. She graduated a member of the National Honor Society from Stroudsburg High School, when it was in what was more recently known as the Ramsey Elementary School. Along with her husband, she formed and operated Shadowbrook Swim Club, Stroudsburg Sports Camp, Shadowbrook Apartments and Big Wheel roller skating rink in Stroud Township. The Big Wheel roller skating rink, owned by her daughter Bonnie Coffin-Esposito, and Shadowbrook Apartments, owned by her grandson Robert L. Christman, II, continue in operation.
Shirley was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Stroudsburg and a former member of the Soroptimist Club. She, with her husband, donated land to the Seventh Day Adventist Church and were instrumental in the formation of the Stroudsburg Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was an avid bird watcher all her life and enjoyed playing tennis into her late seventies.
Surviving are a daughter, Bonnie Coffin-Esposito of East Stroudsburg; her brother, Donald James of Prescott Valley, Arizona; eight grandchildren: Jason Zac Christman, Cindy Christian, Janelle Krehely, Ginger Olver, Jodi Warner, Bobby Coffin, Gary L. Christman, Jr., and Robert L. Christman, II; fourteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Gary L. Christman.
Viewing will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2015, followed by funeral service at 2 p.m. at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Private cremation will take place following the service.
Andrew J. Todd
(January 31, 1995 - December 12, 2015)
Andrew Joseph Todd passed away on December 12, 2015.
Andrew was a kind-hearted, funny, happy, respectful, loving son, uncle, brother and nephew.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Mike and Rose Harman; his father, Scott James Todd and his girlfriend Judy; brother, Zacharie Todd; sister, Nichole Todd; step-brothers, Nicolaus Harman, Michael Harman, Marc Harman, Mitchell Harman and Nash Harman; step-sister, Natalie Harman; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be forever in our hearts.
There will be a memorial visitation and service for family and friends from 6:00 to 8:00PM on Friday, December 18, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg.
Memorial donations may be made to Clark’s Funeral Home or Mike & Rose Harman.
Arlington "Arlie" E. Storm
(March 14, 1921 - December 5, 2015)
U.S. Veteran
Arlington “Arlie” Storm, 94, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather left this Earth on December 5, 2015 while in the VNA Hospice House to join the love of his life, his sweet “Sue” (Harpul) Storm in their eternal resting place with the Lord. His Sue passed away on December 28, 2004 just 4 days after they celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary.
Born on March 14, 1921 in Stroudsburg, he was the son of the late Elmer and Alberta (Baltz) Storm. He lived his entire life in Monroe County except for when he served his country.
A veteran of WW II having served in the U.S. Army in Germany, Belgium and France and recipient of three Bronze stars.
Arlie was a charter member of the Eagles Aerie # 1106. He was also a member of St. Luke’s Church in Stroudsburg for well over 60 years. Arlie was a very hard worker, working two jobs while his children were young. His main job was at Patterson Kelley, now known as Harsco where he retired from in 1985 after 39 years. But he also worked at Tamiment in his younger years after coming home from Patterson Kelly and then later he worked for Detrick’s Vending to help support his family.
In his younger years Arlie loved to square dance and polka and always loved watching his polkas and ballroom dancing on Saturday night on channel 23. Another favorite show of his was Dancing with the Stars. He also loved to bowl and had been in many bowling leagues together with Sue when Colonial Lanes had existed. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Arlie could always be found puttering around in his many flower gardens or talking to all his neighbors. He was the unofficial “governor” of the neighborhood. He loved to be outside and get a tan. He also enjoyed watching the many birds that came to his feeders that he religiously kept full every day until he was a little too weak to reach up and fill them, but the birds still came around anyway.
He was very handy and creative and could often be found in his shop building one thing or another. After retirement he decided to become a crafter with his daughter, Marlene at local craft shows for many years making all sorts of unique items and fun tricks.
Arlie is survived by his daughter Marlene Pawlikowski and her husband Tom of East Stroudsburg, Marlene was his caretaker for over 30 years, his daughter Sonja Crabtree of Stroudsburg, his son Glenn Storm and his companion Margaret Allison of Manahawkin, N.J., grandsons Matthew Pawlikowski, Stroudsburg, his wife Jessie Scott, East Stroudsburg and Bradley Pawlikowski, his significant other Ryan Pollock, Mount Laurel, N.J. Michelle Fennimore, Bangor, Pa, Mandy Gleason and her husband Jamie, Albany, N.Y. Great grandchildren Aubree Pawlikowski, Ashley & Steven Fennimore and several nieces. Besides his parents and wife he was predeceased by a sister Charlotte Young, two nephews Kirk and Bobby Young and son-in-law Steve Crabtree.
Viewing will be from 6:00 to 8:00PM, Thursday, December 10, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg and from 9:30 to 10:30AM on Friday, December 11, at St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church, 818 Main Street, Stroudsburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30AM Friday at the church with Rev. Carmen Perry as celebrant. Burial will follow at Stroudsburg Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to VNA Hospice of Monroe County, 502 VNA Road., East Stroudsburg, Pa 18301.
Willliam H. Williams
(July 28, 1944 - November 26, 2015)
William H. Williams, 71, of Stroudsburg, died early Thursday morning, November 26, 2015 at Golden Living Center in East Stroudsburg, where he was a resident since August.
Born on July 28, 1944 in Newport News, VA, he was the son of the late William Henry Sr. and Nannie (McCargo) Williams.
Bill was an accomplished actor and entertainer in New York City and in shows at the Shawnee Playhouse. After relocating to the Poconos, Bill enjoyed the camaraderie with his fellow co-workers at the Landmark Cafe in East Stroudsburg and the Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap.
Surviving are four children, William D. Williams of Gaithersburg, Maryland; Tristan Smalls of Philadelphia, PA; Alice Villalta of Mt. Vernon, New York; and James W. Williams of New Jersey; two grandchildren, two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews.
Cremation was private and there will be a memorial service in Brooklyn, New York.
