Obituaries by LocationSteven A. Black
(January 19, 1949 - November 14, 2017)
U.S. Veteran
Steven A. Black, age 68, passed away November 14, 2017, at Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton, PA.
He was born in Chambersburg, the son of the late Catherine and Wayne Black.
Steven is survived by his wife of 38 years; Jacquelyn; daughter, Danielle Black-Park;, son, Aaron Black and wife Traci; and twin granddaughters, Catherine and Clarissa Park. His sister, Ginger Zimmerman and husband George also survive him, along with many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; as well as dozens of children, friends of his daughter and son; who called him “dad” or “pops”. His in-laws, Abram and Gwendolyn Diehl, Frances Horton-Ratliff, Samuel Horton and wife Sandra, Christine Gossert, and Abram Diehl and wife Lisa, also survive him. He was pre-deceased by his brothers-in-law, Wallace Gossert and Arthur Ratliff..
Steven was employed by the United States Government for many years. He worked at Letterkenny Army Depot, New Cumberland Army depot and Picatinny Arsenal. After retirement, he worked part-time at the Home Depot in Stroudsburg, PA.
He served with the Air Force from 1968 to 1972. He loved to tell stories of the "Mountaintop in Alaska" and "painting trees" in Mississippi; also of the tragic loss of his beloved purple Mustang on a bridge in New Jersey while stationed there.
Steven Graduated from Penn State University in 1979 with a degree in Rehabilitation. Anyone who knows Steve was aware of his psychological banter and his profound love and knowledge of American history.
He belonged to Sports car clubs of America and loved driving in his younger years.
Steven was a God loving individual and sang with the choirs of every church he attended, Chambersburg, Saylorsburg, and East Stroudsburg United Methodist Churches. He also loved playing his guitar and doing so for all of these choirs. He was a Band parent, baseball umpire, and served as an aide for the many activities of his children. He loved his family immensely. His granddaughters were the light of his life. His daughter was his "Deedle dee" and his son was the amazing "A" the boy who could run though he never thought he would.
He admired and detested his children's many hobbies; the art work and writing that left paint, ink and paper messes everywhere; and the driving and mechanical ability that left too many cars in the yard, left a greasy mess in the garage with tools everywhere and lost his ever beloved electrical tape. No matter what, he was proud of his children's abilities and supported their efforts.
There will be no funeral at this time. Instead, we ask you to plan a wondrous family dinner with your family, as we will be doing. Family dinner and time together meant the world to Steve. In his honor say a prayer before your meal; and during dinner laugh talk and make many happy family memories. Some of our meals were so full of talking and laughter; it would take a long time to eat. Steve would want you to make your time here on earth joyous with many memories. You never know when those memories will cease.
Contributions may be made to Frontotemporal Deterioration support or Alzheimer’s research.
Daniel Janiec
(August 7, 1947 - November 13, 2017)
Daniel Janiec, 70, of Stroud Township, died Monday, November 13, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus in Bartonsville. He was the husband of Rosemary (Smolinski) Janiec.
Born on August 7, 1947 in Passaic, NJ, he was a son of the late Anthony Sr. and Lottie (Dziuba) Janiec and has lived in Monroe County for the past 34 years, moving from Wallington, NJ.
He worked for the U.S. Postal Service and retired in 2009 as a supervisor in Dover, NJ after 27 years of service.
Daniel was an avid bowler and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
In addition to his wife, surviving are a daughter, Melissa Reed and husband Matthew of West Chester; three grandsons, Jackson, Carter, and Andrew Reed; three brothers, Ronald Janeic and wife Nancy of Dingmans Ferry, Anthony "Buddy" Janiec, Jr. and wife Mary Jo of Wallington, NJ, and Richard Janiec of Wallington, NJ.
A celebration of life will begin at 2:00PM on Saturday, November 18, at Hillside Social & Athletic Club, 26 1st Street, Wallington, NJ. Cremation was private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial remembrances be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 .
Warren G. Edinger
(November 29, 1920 - November 15, 2017)
U.S. Veteran
Warren G. Edinger, 96, formerly of East Stroudsburg, died Wednesday afternoon, November 15, 2017, at Pleasant Valley Manor in HamiltonTownship where he was a resident. He was the husband of the late Anna M. (Camall) Edinger who died January 25, 2013.
Born on November 29, 1920 in East Stroudsburg, he was a son of the late Ralph and Lillian (Jarread) Edinger and was a lifetime resident of Monroe County.
He was a World War II Veteran having served in the United States Army.
Warren worked as a safety controller for Rock-Tenn Paper Mill until retiring in 1984.
He was a member of East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church and George N. Kemp Post 346 American Legion in East Stroudsburg.
Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Sandt and husband Donald of Hebron, MD and Penny Hilgert and husband Tommy of East Stroudsburg; four grandchildren, Matthew Sandt and wife Jennifer, Steven Sandt and wife Lindsay, Nicholas Sandt and wife Amanda, and Shannon Downes and husband Billy; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings, Ralph Edinger and Helen Possinger.
The viewing will begin at 10:00AM followed by the funeral service at 11:00AM on Tuesday, November 21, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg. The Rev. James Todd will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow at Prospect Cemetery in East Stroudsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, 83 South Courtland, EastStroudsburg, PA 18301 or Compassionate Care Hospice, 237 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
William J. Mundy
(June 5, 1936 - November 16, 2017)
U.S. Veteran
William Joseph Mundy, 81, of East Stroudsburg, died early Thursday morning, November 16, 2017, at Spring Village at Pocono where he was a resident. He was the husband of the late Ruthann (Peters) Mundy who died January 25, 2015, having just celebrated 55 years of marriage.
Born on June 5, 1936 in Newark, NJ, he was one of thirteen children of the late James and Mary (Worthman) Mundy and lived in Monroe County for over 40 years, having moved from New Jersey.
He was a Korean War veteran having served in the U.S. Army. While in the Army he won various marksmanship awards for his unit, of which he was very proud.
William was a self-employed roofing, siding and window contractor for most of his life; and also a police officer for the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and a lifetime NRA member.
Surviving are four daughters, Cheryl McMullin and husband Paul of Las Vegas, NV, Lisa Cardwell and husband David of Sciota, Audra Bushta and husband Todd of Stroudsburg, and Dawn Dell'Ergo and husband Fred of Mesa, AZ; five grandchildren, Andrew McMullin and wife Jessica of Las Vegas, NV, Jennifer McMullin and husband Andrew Ferrall of Las Vegas, NV, Emily Bushta of Stroudsburg, Eric Bushta of Stroudsburg, and Krystal Cardwell of Sciota; a great-granddaughter, Emma McMullin; two brothers, Thomas Mundy and Michael Mundy; a sister, Alice Mundy; and many nieces and nephews.
Private memorial service will take place at the convenience of the family.
The family would like to thank the staff of Spring Village at Pocono and Ascend Hospice for the special care they gave to our father in his last days.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to the Fraternal Order of Police at www.pafop.org or Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarrioproject.org
Victoria H. Kumburis
(January 11, 1942 - November 16, 2017)
Victoria Helen Kumburis, 75, of East Stroudsburg, died Thursday evening, November 16, 2017, while under hospice care surrounded by her family at home. She was the widow of George L. Kumburis.
Born on January 11, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Johannas and Juanita (Moldenhauer) Mertens and lived in Monroe County since 1984 having previously lived in North Bergen and Jersey City, NJ.
Victoria was a crossing guard for the Hudson County Police Department in New Jersey.
In her later years she was a member of the "Nifty Fifty" club. Victoria collected dolls, enjoyed baking and was an avid QVC shopper.
Surviving are three children, Vikki Solotruk of East Stroudsburg, Ellen Frederick and husband Russell of East Stroudsburg, and George Kumburis and partner Elissa of Hawley; and nine grandchildren, Joseph Rufolo, Shawn Solotruk, Russell Frederick III, Ryan Frederick, Raymond Frederick, Alec Kumburis, Brendan Kumburis, Kyra Kumburis and Kaelyn Kumburis; and two great-grandchildren. Kayla Burham and Maverick Frederick. She was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Jones; and a brother, Carl Mertens.
Visitation will begin at 1:00pm followed by a memorial service at 2:00pm on Saturday, November 25, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Cremation was private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home to help defray costs.
