Obituaries

DR. DAVID M. SMITH

Dr. David M. Smith, of Princeton, New Jersey passed away on December 31, 2022. Born at home in Fort Valley, Georgia on January 4, 1940, Dr. Smith was predeceased by his mother, Rubye Crews Smith, his father, James Hoke Smith, and his younger brother, Jere Crews Smith.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Marge Lang Smith, his daughters, Cindy Smith Wilson and her husband Chip Wilson, Kathy Smith, and Amy Smith Rogers and her husband Cal Rogers. He was proud of and loved all his grandchildren: Sam and Nick Wilson, Tess Turbeville, and Calvin and Story Rogers. He was extremely close with his two nephews, Jere Crews Smith, Jr. and Brian David Smith and their families. He will be missed by his extended family members, friends, and colleagues in both Pocono Lake Preserve and the Princeton community.

David attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and received his medical doctorate from the Emory University Medical School in 1965. He did his surgery residence at Roosevelt Hospital in New York and was then commissioned as a Lieutenant in the United States

Navy from 1967 to 1969. He proudly served his country as a battleship surgeon, treating wounded U.S. Marines in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1969, and received a Bronze Star for his bravery and valor.

Upon his return, Dr. Smith began his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, from 1969 to 1972. After completing his residency and getting board certified, Dr. Smith and his wife, Marge, moved to Princeton, New Jersey. There he co-founded Orthopaedic Associates of Princeton and practiced orthopaedic surgery in Princeton until his retirement in 2004. He was instrumental as a leader by establishing Sports Medicine of Princeton and the Neck and Back Institute of Princeton.

In addition to being a skillful doctor with a wonderful bedside manner, David was an accomplished: pilot, author, speaker, medical expert witness, citrus grower, keeper of bees, athlete, tennis player, runner, fly fisherman, outdoorsman, avid reader, music lover, angel investor and entrepreneur. David was a man who could light up the room with his humor, his booming voice and laugh, and his storytelling. He was respected and loved. David made a difference in countless people’s lives as a father, husband, uncle, grandfather, colleague, doctor, mentor, and friend.

“Dr. Dave” will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, the family would like people to contribute to a scholarship or memorial fund of their choice.

MONSIGNOR ARTHUR J. KASCHENBACH

Monsignor Arthur J. Kaschenbach, Pastor Emeritus of St. Mary of the Mount, Mt. Pocono, died on the 3rd day of January, 2023.

Monsignor Kaschenbach, the only child of the late Arthur Henry Kaschenbach and Kathleen Marie (Phillips) Kaschenbach, was born in Wilkes Barre, on October 18, 1926. He received his early education at St. Mary’s Elementary and St. Mary’s High School in Wilkes Barre. Monsignor entered St. Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland and completed his studies for the priesthood at St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore, Maryland. He received a Licentiate of Sacred Theology in June of 1951. Monsignor Kaschenbach was ordained to the priesthood on May 19, 1951 by Most Reverend William Joseph Hafey, D.D., late Bishop of Scranton.

Monsignor Kaschenbach served as assistant pastor at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton from 1951 to 1968 when he was appointed administrator of St. Patrick, White Haven. In 1973, Monsignor was assigned his first pastorate at St. Ann, Tobyhanna where he served until 1977. Monsignor was assigned his second pastorate at St. Mary of the Mount, Mount Pocono in 1977 where he remained until his retirement and appointment as Pastor Emeritus in 2006.

Monsignor Kaschenbach resided in the Hazleton area for most of his retirement and was of great ministerial assistance to the parishes in this area. He was also a gracious host and cook in the rectories where he lived.

Monsignor Kaschenbach was named a prelate of honor by Pope Saint John Paul II on November 2, 1978 and given the title Monsignor.

In addition to his parochial duties, Monsignor also served as director of the League of the Sacred Heart from 1955 until 1991; Region V Chairman: “Follow Christ”; Office of Religious Education Regional Director; and Dean of Monroe County.

Father celebrated the 60th Anniversary of his Ordination in 2011 with a Pontifical Mass Celebrated by Most Reverend Joseph F. Martino, D.D., Hist. E.D., bishop Emeritus of Scranton. A Pontifical Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, on January 7, at Most Holy Trinity Parish, Cresco, with. interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Wilkes Barre. All funeral arrangements are being handled by Bolock Funeral Home, Cresco.

LORRAINE M. EASTMAN

Lorraine M. Eastman, 87, of Effort, passed away Saturday, December 31, in St. Luke’s Hospital - Monroe Campus. She was the loving wife of Michael Eastman. They celebrated 48 wonderful years of marriage together before his passing in 2004. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Christian Beyer and the late Francis (Hoeffler) Beyer.

Lorraine was a loving homemaker for most of her life. She was an avid artist, enjoyed crafts, and loved shopping. She always enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Most of all, she was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all her friends and family.

She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Miedreich and her husband John; two sons, Cliff Eastman and his wife Lisa, and Chris Eastman and his wife Heather; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Eastman, a grandchild, Suzanne Eastman, a brother, Christian Beyer, and a daughter-in-law, Marrianne Eastman.

A funeral service was held January 5 from Kresge Funeral Home, Brodheadsville, with Rev. David Felker officiating. Burial followed in Hillside Cemetery, Effort.

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