Obituaries

Adam Jay Schips

Adam Jay Schips, 59, of Long Pond, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Born in Bronx, New York, he was the son of Al and Dorothy (Strauss) Schips. Adam was a talented chef for many years. He possessed a heart of gold and was always willing to help his loved ones. Above all, Adam loved the Grateful Dead. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, Al and Dorothy, Adam will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Diane Schips; grandchildren, Madison Schips and Zoey Fields; niece, Leora Richard and loved ones, April Latham and Brian Latham. Adam was preceded in death by his daughter, Erica Schips. A memorial service took place January 23 in the Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco.

ELLIS R. SMITH

Ellis R. Smith, 90, of Kunkletown, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Slate Belt Nursing Home.

He was the loving husband of the late Betty Jane (Weiss) Smith, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.

Born in Kunkletown, he was the son of the late John and Mary (George) Smith.

Ellis worked for Lehigh Hanson Cement Plant as an equipment operator most of his life. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He wl be deeply missed by his loving family and many friends.

Ellis is survived by his son, Chris Smith and wife Sharon; a daughter, Nancy Frantz; grandchildren, Ernest Frantz, Sherry Frantz, Holly and Travis Lowe, and Jonathan and Kimberly Smith; and great-grandchildren, Jaxon Lowe, Damien Frantz, Reagan and Kennedy Smith; and many other relatives and friends.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Cremation will take place in H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg. www.kresge funeralhome.com

Pablo Ortiz

Pablo Ortiz, 80, of Tobyhanna, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Pablo and Lillian (Burgos) Ortiz. Pablo was the beloved husband of the late Virgen (Santos) Ortiz. He worked as a foreman for a manufacturing company for many years. Above all, Pablo was a hard working family man.

Pablo will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Miguel Ortiz and his wife Jaqueline, and Israel Ortiz; daughter, Virgen C. Ortiz and Gloria Paez; sisters, Betty and Julie; grandchildren, Carlos, Christina, Louis, Miguel, Jonathan, Christian, Stefan, Maiquel, Gabriel, Raquel, Celinez and Yandel; as well as, many beloved nieces, nephews and greatgrandchildren. Pablo is preceded in death by his sons, Jose Angel Ortiz and Louis Angel Ortiz and grandson, Nickolaz.

A prayer service took place January 23, in the Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco.

Kyre Dante Nero

Kyre Dante Nero, 31 of Pocono Summit, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Kenny and Keisha (Spencer) Nero. Kyre and his family moved to the Poconos in 2003 for a better life. Kyre graduated in 2010 from Pocono West High School. Kyre was well known for his love of music and smooth moves on the dance floor. No event was finished until Kyre hit the floor. His energy was nothing short of radiant and that radiance was the defining characteristic for Kyre amongst his family and friends. It was a radiance that didn’t overpower a room, but rather one that always brought inclusivity and laughter to everyone in it.

For all the love and joy Kyre brought to those around him, he was not without struggles of his own. He went through a plethora of ups and downs in navigating his diabetes, but he fought through every single one of them with his head held high. In fact, most times, you would never even know he wasn’t feeling well. There were many days Kyre fought through his illness while at the same time loving his friends and family through good and bad times. It was as if his hardships were diminished in his times of loving on others.

Kyre, although physically absent, is very much alive in the genuine memories everyone who met him holds on to. In addition to his mother, Keisha and father Kenny, Kyre will be lovingly missed by his grandparents, Melvin Davender and his wife Mary; James Mandley, Sr. and his wife Annette; and Rosalyn Joseph; brother, Kenny Nero, Jr.; sister, Kayla Nero; maternal aunt Tamara Davender. maternal uncles Eric Spencer and his wife Theresa, James “JJ” Mandley, Jr. and his wife Denise, Desmond “DJ”, and Dewitt “Dee” Mandley and his wife Clara, Antwain Davendar, and Christopher Handberry; paternal uncles Jeremy Alexander, Glendford Young, Jeffrey Cottoy, Derwin Stoodard, Osborne, Leslie, Maxwell, Cameron, and Keon; paternal aunts Barbara, Susan Myers, Mauricia, Ruan, Camille, Nordica, Sophia, Alana and Aaliya; great-aunts Lynette Long, Bonita Long, M Annette Mandley-Turner, Lydia Simmons; greatuncle Walter (Boojack) Davis; best friends Sakoya FrancisWilliams and Zahra Josie. He will also be dearly missed by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A memorial service was held February 4, at the Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco.