Obituaries

Philip Paul Dente Ii

Philip Paul Dente II, 79, of Canadensis, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. Born in Exeter he was the son of the late Philip “Fritz” and Josephine (Pepe) Dente. Philip was the husband of the late Patricia (Phillips) Dente. He was the owner and operator of The Village View and was a former supervisor of Barrett Township. Phil was an avid Eagles fan (Go Birds!), a devoted father and grandfather, and cartoonist who loved golfing, card games, spending time with his family, and spoiling his grandkids and greatgrandkids, not necessarily in that order. He adored Willie Nelson (Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys), loved to play the guitar and, in his younger years, the drums. He made the best Grampy dogs and silver dollar pancakes and is and will be missed infinitely by his family and friends.

Philip will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Kenneth Dente and wife Maleana, Philip Paul Dente, III, Thomas Dente, Ryan Locher and his wife Angela; daughter, Heather Schratt and husband Shane; sisters, Anne Marie Mancini and Doretta Burgess and husband Brian; companion, Veronica Moran; grandchildren, Ashley, Denver, Lily, Ryan, Amanda Lee, Savannah, Logan, Braedon and Damien; and six great grandchildren. Philip is preceded in death by his grandson, Philip Paul Dente, IV.

A memorial service took place January 27, in the Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Monroe County Hospice House, 412 E Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Rene John Ponce

Rene John Ponce, 98, of Pocono Lake, passed away in his home on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Born in New York, New York he was the son of the late Salvatore and Francis (Zarate) Ponce.

Rene was the husband of the late Cornelia (Scarano) Ponce. He owned an egg delivery business for many years, then later worked as a surveyor technician for Edwards and Kelcey. Rene was an active member of St. Maximilian Kolbe of Pocono Pines where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the choir. He was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.

Rene will be lovingly remembered by his son, Bradford Ponce and his wife Jeanette; daughters, Yvonne Hermann, and Diane Dugan and her husband Brent; FIVE grandchildren and many beloved nieces, nephews and great grandchildren. Rene is preceded in death by his sisters Angie and Olga.

Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco was in charge of arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial took place January 30 in St Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Pocono Pines. Interment followed at Pocono Lake Cemetery.