Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Mid-June 2023

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He’s back: former PMREMS paramedic returns as COO Pocono Mountain Regional Emergency Medical Services has proudly announced that its successful completion of a nationwide search for the nonprofit’s new Chief Operating Officer welcomes the return of Austin Schrader of Moscow, effective June 12.

Austin brings over 20 years experience in the Emergency Medical Services field, including a short time early in his career with PMREMS as a Paramedic.

During his career, Schrader has held various leadership roles in both

ground and helicopter EMS operations, an executive business development role for a national helicopter EMS provider, as well as Director of Clinical Outreach for a local hospital network where he focused on innovative ways for administration to collaborate with EMS providers.

Logan Evans, chair of the PMREMS board of directors, comments, “It was important to the Board of Directors that the new COO understand the unique See PMREMS, page 4

Pocono Raceway hosted the Mud Girl Run June 3 and 4 . Over 13,000 women participated in a 5k muddy obstacle course. Seventeen stations were either dirty, fun, or for strength and agility. Turn to page 2 for the whole story. JP: Lori R. Cooper

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Mud Run turns Pocono Raceway into dirty scene for female empowerment This annual event is geared towards empowerment of women. Sponsors have raised over $300,000 for breast cancer research since 2017, when a team member was diagnosed with the disease.

The “Aveng-hers” (note the spelling) were a team of workers from a New York facility for disabled adults, ranging in age from 13-64 years old. Team member

the mountain of mud” and “pushing my cousin in the mud.”

Arianna Vitti, 11, and Lilihana Freswick, also 11, of Albrightsville.

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by Lori R. Cooper A 5k muddy obstacle course that was created at Pocono Raceway on June 3 and 4 provided a challenge for the over 13,000 girls and women who participated — and a lot of fun, too.

Seventeen stations were either dirty, fun, or a test of strength and agility. The first obstacle was the mud crawl, where participants began their mud journey climbing under ropes in the mud.

Other obstacles included a big slide, balance beam, cargo pyramid and cargo wall.

Anika Mohamed and Anyeli Espino from New Jersey

Brittani Steiger, who was celebrating her 35th birthday, shared, “It’s fun, dirty…the best bonding and submerging in mud.”

A common theme throughout the day was one of fun and support. As Lauren Auchter, 35, crossed the finished line with her friend Michele Hipp, 42, she expressed the great feeling of “conquering everything together.”

A changing/rinsing station was available and much needed. All participants got a Mud Girl tattoo, bag, water bottle, headgear and a medal at the finish line.

They posed for photos with an “I conquered Mud Run” background and clearly enjoyed the fun day getting down and dirty.

Kae’leigh Logan, 13, with cousin Jaliyah Ortiz, 14, from Allentown.

Trudy Unger, 64, has been in remission from breast cancer for two months after being diagnosed in 2021. She noted the feeling of solidarity and support of everyone participating.

Cousins 13 year-old Kae’leigh and 14 year-old Jaliyah Ortiz from Allentown said the best part was “climbing up and down

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From the Statehouse

PA Game Commission says leave young wildlife alone

By State Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) Whether in their backyards or high on a mountain, it is almost certain Pennsylvania residents will encounter young wildlife during this time of year.

While some young animals might appear to be abandoned, it is likely their mothers are watching over them from somewhere nearby. That’s why the Pennsylvania Game Commission is urging people who encounter young wildlife, including deer,

birds, raccoons or other animals, to simply leave them alone.

Contact can be harmful to both people and wildlife.

Wild animals can lose their natural fear of humans, making it difficult, even impossible, for them to ever again live normally in the wild. And anytime wildlife is handled, there’s always a risk people could contract diseases or parasites such as fleas, ticks and lice.

Only wildlife rehabilitators, who are licensed by the Game Commission, are permitted to care for injured

or orphaned wildlife for the purposes of eventual release back into the wild.

For those who find wildlife truly in need of assistance, a listing of licensed wildlife rehabilitators can be found on the Pennsylvania Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators website at www.pawr.com.

If you are unable to identify a wildlife rehabilitator in your area, contact the Game Commission by phone at 1-833-PGC-WILD or 1-833-PGC-HUNT.

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Continued from page 1 qualities, processes and dynamics not only of PMR, but also EMS as a whole. We are confident that Austin will lead the organization to a new level of success. His energy and experience make him a great fit and we know he will inspire others to work towards common goals.”

In addition to his clinical experience as a paramedic, Schrader holds a current Pennsylvania PHRN certification and has been credentialed as a Certified Medical Transport Executive through the Association of Air Medical Services. He has also been nationally

recognized by the American Ambulance Association, earning a spot on their “40 EMS Leaders under 40” list in 2020.

As COO, Schrader will report to PMREMS board of directors and will be responsible for carrying out the vision and policies of the board. Austin will focus on coordinating and guiding the efforts of his leadership team, setting a standard for transparency and communication dedicated to moving the organization forward in meeting the challenges of today and in the future.

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Women’s Expo set by Madden, Probst State Reps. Maureen Madden and Tarah Probst invite area women to discover all of the opportunities that are available to them and their families from local organizations at their upcoming Women’s Expo.

The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

June 24 at the Stroudsburg High School Cafeteria, 1100 W. Main St., Stroudsburg.

No RSVP is required to attend.

“I am excited to join with my new House colleague Tarah Probst in offering this year’s Women’s Expo. It has been remarkably successful in the past and I am sure this year’s edition will continue to provide valuable insight and material for all

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who attend,” said Madden, D-Monroe.

“We will have information on programs that can help everyone in Monroe and Pike counties, and it will be a wonderful opportunity for people to learn so much in one location,” said Probst, D-Monroe/Pike.

In addition to information from more than 40 organizations offering health programs, children and youth services, housing, financial expertise, nutrition, exercise, beauty and more, attendees will have access to a mobile mammography bus, Narcan giveaways, wildlife exhibit, a program on owning a small business and health screenings.

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Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Mobile Veterans Outreach Van. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.

Pocono Environmental Education Center.

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Seth’s Sightings As I finish this column this week, there is a smoky haze in the air around the Pocono Plateau. The haze is thick enough to dull the bright sun. Red Flag warnings are out regarding the threat of brush fires, and the weather looks dry for days to come.

Our local firefighters will likely be busy keeping us safe.

Families of high school and college grads are invited to send photos for our upcoming graduation pages.

Last weekend, we drove to Philadelphia ahead of my medical day on Monday, and

stayed at a friends’ home.

Another long-lost friend, found again, was in from the west coast to see his family, so we got together for dinner — two couples sitting in an outdoor space literally on the street (with a wall between us and traffic). It was a good meal, and fun to reconnect.

Sleeping over was nice, and we got a good start — CT scan first then a surgeon visit. Things are stable, showing no growth — good news. Ruth and I celebrated with our Philly host with a mid-afternoon lunch before

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I volunteered for a shift at the Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast in Mount Pocono.

This was a good time, and an amazing number of people turned out to help, including congressman Matt Cartwright, who did a shift

FLY-IN, DRIVE-IN: Rotarians and friends erving breakfast at the event.

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I went directly from the Fly-In, Drive In to a fun afternoon at Pocono Raceway’s Air Show — a “wow” of an event. It was good to see it well-attended.

It was fun to be at the Raceway that day in the sunshine.

On Memorial Day, Ruth and I attended parades and ceremonies…remembering and honoring.

The mountain laurel are starting to bloom. It’s also time for Lady Slippers (Ruth calls them Duck Flowers), and we have sighted a nice stand of these rare beauties.

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Sightings

Continued from page 6 Around our property, I’m our ‘sheep laurel’ bush is fine bloom along with a robust flowering of our mock orange. The purple rhododendron is finishing its bloom, while some of our planted flowers are beginning to peek out including some lilies.

On our Philadelphia weekend, sightings were the beautiful variety of people there. In Philly, dinner was in the University City area, and we watched as two young ladies pulled a rolling laundry bin of belongings past us along the sidewalk.

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before the 11th when it closes. Next up by the PSF is the musical In The Heights, from the 14th to July 11.

This weekend, I have a graduation to cover, and both of us will be volunteering at a booth at the Weatherly Hill Climb in the afternoons.

Coming up is the PA Great Tastes of PA wine festival at Split Rock June 17 and 18.

It’s a major festival, right here in Lake Harmony. It will be fun. Then on Sunday afternoon, the 18th, at 2 p.m., Ruth and I will host a FREE performance of A Midsummers Night’s Dream at Big Boulder Ski Area. If you can come, bring a lawn chair. We’ll be supporting

local emergency services, and the PA Shakespeare Festival’s youth program.

In sports — the Calder Cup will feature the AHL’s oldest team, the Bears of Hershey, versus its newest, the Firebirds of Palm Springs. Also on a sports note, after all the badmouthing between sides, the rival ‘professional’ golf organizations will merge.

Emotions led to some unkind words over these few months so there will be some feud burying to be done.

And one more weather note, I am hoping we do get enough rain soon as I am hoping for a good local strawberry season.

Good health to you all.

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Sisters-in-law explore family tress with art, now on display at Kettle Creek The Gallery at Kettle Creek this month is featuring two new local artists for the month of June — Sue Gettlin and Susan Roth. Their exhibit entitled “Family Trees” features papercut artwork by Susan Feely Gettlin and watercolors, pastels and oils by Susan Gettlin Roth.

The work of both artists focuses on Family Trees and how they grow and intertwine. Check out the exhibit at the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8

Susan Roth with one of her paintings in the Kettle Creek gallery. a.m.-4:30 p.m. and some Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through June 30.

The women are sisters-

in-law and neighbors. Their show features photography, papercuts, watercolors, pastels, and oils.

Roth explains, “Family trees have been the focus of my attention: how they grow, intertwine, and, at times, suffer blight. I tend to my ancestral family trees and the trees on my property in Pocono Pines, where I live and paint with my colleague, neighbor, and sister-in-law, Sue Gettlin.

“Buying a home in the Poconos in 2022 provided me land, lakes, woods, and mountains to make mine by painting them; and then, to be known by showing and offering my paintings for sale.

My place here is both new and renewing as I first came to the area as a camp counselor more than 60 years ago and am back again doing arts and crafts, finding joy.

“Literature was my first love. Meter, rhyme, figures of speech, and syntax move me. Sentence length has

One of Sue Gettlin’s photographs, which is also displayed as a papercut. meaning. As a psychologist, I listen to what is said and what is not said. In making art, I also respond to patterns; background and foreground; line and color; positive and negative space; soft and hard edges.

“The progenitors of my art, my analytical father, a Certified Public Accountant,

and my hysterical, colorful mother, provide the bases of my work and life. I integrate these parts of me using line, color, form, space, shadow, depth and value.

In this exhibit, I explored and expressed these basic elements in watercolor, oil, and pastel.”

On Saturday, June 24, at 11 a.m., Sue Gettlin will demonstrate her papercuts with photos and explains the history of the process. This family-friendly event for all ages is free of charge, but registration is required by calling 570-629-3061.

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Tour local gardens with Monroe County Garden Club The Monroe County Garden Club will present its popular Garden Tour of local beautiful gardens on Saturday, June 24, from 10-4.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at Stonewall Garden Center, Route 447 Canadensis; Ross & Ross Nursery, 5801 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco; and The Potting Shed, 931 Ann St., Stroudsburg.

Tickets may be purchased the day of the tour at Bryant Park, Stroudsburg. Tickets cost $5 for Club members, $10 for the general public.

You will receive your list of gardens and addresses at Bryant Street Park, Stroudsburg.

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Rummage sale set in Thornhurst A rummage sale will be held at Thornhurst Methodist Church, located at 342 Old River Road in Thornhurst on June 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Food and baked goods will be available for sale.

For information, contact Barbara Hudson at 570-6436605.

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Police Beat Pennsylvania State Police investigated 651 vehicle crashes resulting in four fatalities and 142 injuries during the four-day Memorial Day travel period May 26-29. Alcohol was a factor in 59 of the non-fatal crashes.

Troopers made 547 arrests for driving under the influence and issued 31,128 total traffic citations to include 1,318 individuals for not wearing seat belts and 224 tickets to people for failing to secure children in

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At 9:48 p.m. on 5-21, PA State Police–Fern Ridge troopers tried to make a traffic stop on a motorcyclist speeding along Route 115 in the Effort area. The driver failed to yield and the pursuit terminated after a mile. PSP is seeking a black motorcycle and its driver. Contact them at PSP-F HQ by calling 570 646-2271.

PSP also lists a 26 y/o applicant for a firearm who applied at a local gun store, and was denied on failing a background check. Criminal charges were filed on 6-5.

Tractor Supply in Brodheadsville was charged with false alarms — nine of them since October, most recently just before 1 a.m. on 5-18.

The Dunkin’ Donuts location on Route 115 was cited for having 12 false alarms since last May, most recent on 6-2.

A pair of domestics were

reported, and charges filed in both.

Stealin’ A 90 y/o from Jackson Twp. completed a transaction for a solid gold French Franc, but on receipt of the item, is concerned the item is not the same value as the cash she paid. She has contacted PSP on 6-3, and they have opened an investigation.

A Warner Dr., Kunkletown man was selling his (blue) ’22 Suzuki GSXS motorcycle and came home to find it gone, 5-31, 6 p.m.

The Pocono Plateau is not HIGH enough for some PSP-F, on patrol on Interstate 80 east, attempted a traffic stop on a speeding BMW 430I at 1:49 a.m. on 5-27. Instead, it sped up.

Police followed, watching as the car went as fast as 140 mph. The pursuit ended in Stroudsburg. The driver, a See POLICE BEAT, page 11

House fire benefit at McDonald’s On Tuesday, June 20, 20% of all sales at the Lake Harmony McDonald’s between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. will go to support employee Michael Gozlan, who recently lost everything in a house fire.

Free theater performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Big Boulder Sunday, June 18th, at 2 p.m., the PA Shakespeare Festival will present a FREE performance of William Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy A Midsummers Night’s Dream, at Big Boulder Ski Area in Lake Harmony. The play will be outdoors in front of the main lodge at Big Boulder. There is lawn seating (bring a blanket), or better, bring a lawn chair.

In the event of rain, the performance will be inside the lodge.

The event is free.

Donations collected will be supporting local emergency services, and the PA Shakespeare Festival’s youth program.

More arts programs will be part of the summer of 2023 as part of a new Lake Harmony Arts initiative. For information, call 570 2150204 x1 and leave a message for a call back, or e-mail to journalseth@pa.metrocast. net

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in Tobyhanna Twp. He was unhurt. The deer was killed.

The Prius was towed.

PSP is looking for a white Jeep with recent crash damage for an incident off Old Stage Road just before Route 903 in Albrightsville where a vehicle went off the road and crashed into a fence on 5-22, and then drove away.

Reports include a couple of rear-enders on Route 209 in Brodheadsville.

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23 y/o from Pocono Lake, had drugs in his car, and is suspected to be under the influence of drugs. He faces fleeing and eluding, drugs/ DUI, and over 80 summary traffic violations.

At 12:24 a.m. on 5-26, PSP-F made a traffic stop on a vehicle with an expired registration, and found a possible drugged driver, along with drugs and paraphernalia. He was taken to the Monroe County DUI Center and submitted to a blood draw. Charges are pending the results.

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5-31, 1 p.m., a 33 y/o Wilkes-Barre area driver hit a deer with his Prius while driving Interstate 80 east

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Drainage crews are out to get ahead of future rainy weather. Be alert for these crews…keep them safe.

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CHARLENE TORO Michael, Matthew and ReCharlene Toro, formerly of becca; brothers Bill and Gary Wilkes-Barre and Blakeskee, Leco; and several nieces and passed nephews. Her grandchilaway on dren Caleigh, Gavin, Sophia, May 3, Chase and Bayley were the 2023, surcenter of her world and rounded by brought her pure happiness. the love of A memorial service will her family. be conducted on June 10 Born at Noon from the Desidein Wilrio-Lehman Funeral and kes-Barre, she was the Cremation, 436 S. Mountain daughter of the late William Blvd. Mountain Top with a and Monica Kok Leco. She luncheon to follow at The was a graduate of GAR High Bank in Ashley. Please join School, Class of 1974, and us to celebrate Charlene’s life received her nursing degree and share good memories. from Wilkes-Barre Career Visitation will be held from and Technical Center, work10 a.m. until time of service ing in long term care faciliat the funeral home. ties for her career.

Visit www.DesiderioFunerLeft to cherish her memalHome.com for additional ory is her loving husband, information.

Michael Toro, children, Christopher (Beth) Grzezdzinski of Kingston, Rebecca (Corey) Koons of Edwardsville, and Charlie (Megan A Welcoming Roman Catholic Community Hughes) Grzezdzinski of 5112 Pocono Crest Road, Pocono Pines Telephone: 570-646-6424 Fax: 570-646-1047 Wilkes-Barre; stepchildren www.stmaxkolbepoconos.org

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DESIREE CASARES Desiree will be lovingly Desiree Calista (Costanzo) remembered by her Casares, 62, of Mount daughters, Alexandra Leigh Pocono passed away Casares and Victoria Ashley suddenly on Monday, June 5, Casares; step-daughter, 2023 at her home in Mount Teresa Orrico-Hickman; Pocono. Born in Paradise step-son, Richard Casares; Valley, she was the daughter sister, Dorothy Matula and of the late Harry E. and her husband Bruce; brothers, Shirley A. (Stuart) Costanzo.

Daniel Costanzo and his wife She was the beloved wife of Jayne, Dean Costanzo and the late Luis Casares. his wife Marta, David Corliss Desiree attended high and Eric Costanzo; nieces, school in West Germany.

Sarah Matula and Lauren Desiree’s love was unlike Corliss; nephews, James any other’s. It was shown Matula and Zachary Corliss; through her dedication and 8 grandchildren. to her children, family, A Mass of Christian Burial friends, church, and will take place on June 9, at community. Notorious for 10 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity her big hugs and her bright Catholic Parish, 236 Pa-390, smile, she brought joy Cresco. In lieu of flowers and comfort to everybody contributions may be made she encountered. Her to the Bolock Funeral Home, generosity and ability to 6148 Paradise Valley Road, lend a helping hand were Cresco Pa 18326, to defray unmatched. Some knew her funeral expenses. as a photographer, others remember her as a Sunday school teacher, and many Saint Nicholas will cherish her as the mom Byzantine Catholic Church who threw the best pool ROUTE 940 • POCONO SUMMIT parties, but one thing is (Between CVS & Tractor Supply) certain, everyone who knew Very Rev. Michael Salnicky, Pastor Desiree will remember her DIVINE LITURGY (MASS) by her beautiful heart and tenacious spirit.

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JOYCE E. SMITH Joyce E. Smith, 95, of Kresgeville, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in her home.

She was the loving wife of the late Amandus F. Smith.

They had been married for 72 years before his passing in 2019.

Born in Kresgeville, she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Mary (Anthony) Smale.

She had worked at Scotty’s Fashions in Kresgeville for over 45 years.

Joyce was a long-time member of Salem United Church of Christ in Gilbert and also a member of the Polk Township Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary.

She is survived by three sons, Donald Smith and his wife Phyllis of Parryville, Calvin Smith of Gilbert, and Carl Smith and his wife Anna of Palmerton; two sisters, Luella Brown of Allentown and Grace Behler of Palmerton; five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Graveside services in Gilbert Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.

The Kresge Funeral Home, Brodheadsville, is in charge of arrangements.

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MARY TORRANCE BRANT her parents, sister and her Mary Torrance Brant, 85 nephew, William Reed. of Tobyhanna, shuffled off Mary is survived by (and her mortal coil, as she had will be sorely missed by): wished, peacefully at home, her daughter and son-insurrounded by those she law, Kathleen Brant Jones loved on May 26, 2023. and Jeffrey Swan Jones; Mary was born on Nov. her brother, Calvin Warren 23, 1937, to Mary Ellen Torrance and Ginny; her Warren Torrance and Dr. nieces, Mary Ellen Reed Calvin Clark Torrance in Leon and Jose, and Pamela Albany, New York. She grew Diane Torrance; her up happily as the younger nephews, John Reed and sister of Sally Knowlton Barbara, Edward Reed, and Torrance (Reed) and Calvin Mark Charles Torrance; Warren Torrance. They lived Kit the Cat, her friends, primarily in Maine during neighbors, aides and a WW2, while their father was myriad of students and tax stationed overseas. On his clients going back 50 years. return the family settled in A Celebration of Life is Jamestown, NY. in the works for early fall Mary graduated from of 2023. In lieu of flowers, Jamestown High School with please consider a donation honors. She received her BA to the amazing organization in Education from Chatham that supported mom’s last College in Pittsburgh. year, body and soul, as she She married Jay Ernest made the journey to her Brant in 1959. Their ultimate destination: daughter Kathleen was born Hospice of the Sacred at Ft. Belvoir in 1960. They Heart: https://www. moved to Michigan after his hospicesacredheart.org/ discharge. donate She taught at St. Suzanne’s Bolock Funeral Home, in Detroit (and assisted 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Mrs. Delaney on the school Cresco, was in charge of musicals) while completing arrangements. her Master’s in Education at the University of Michigan.

Mary moved to Miami in 1984 and become a financial Julia Hay, age 95, of Saint advisor and tax preparer Petersburg, FL, passed away as well as a celebrated peacefully surrounded by her math teacher and director sons on May 25, 2023. of musicals at Gulliver She was born on April Academy for the next 25 5, 1928 and grew up in years.

Tobyhanna.

She bought her home in She was very active Tobyhanna in 1999 to be throughout her life, working close to her daughter and in her parents’ local bar son-in-law in New York City. until she met her true love Mary spent many summers Kenneth Hay. They both and holidays in Pennsylvania moved to Pocono Summit, before retiring and moving and lived there most of their permanently to her house lives. atop Mount Pocono in 2014.

She and her husband Mary is pre-deceased by worked Strickland’s

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The Rev. Ralph C. Roth, 87, died on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Phoebe Berks in Wernersville, PA where he was a resident from 2013 and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sinking Spring. He was the husband of the late Jean I. (Gibson) Roth who preceded him in death on January 7, 2013.

Born on February 11, 1936, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Ralph C. Sr. and Pauline (Strecker) Roth.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Elsie McAdoo.

Raised in Northeast Philadelphia, he attended Lincoln High School, (class of 1954).

He studied electrical engineering at Drexel University.

Called to ordained ministry in the Reformed Episcopal Church, Ralph completed a three-year Master of Divinity program with distinction in Biblical languages, after which he fulfilled four-year undergraduate program at Temple University, earning a BA in Philosophy (Suma Cum Laude), and after which time his Master of Divinity degree was conferred. He then sought ordination in the Protestant

THE REV. RALPH C. ROTH Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Philadelphia, attended The Philadelphia Divinity School where he earned a second Masters of Divinity.

He was ordained to both the deaconate and the priesthood in 1965, while as Curate and Associate Pastor at St. Phillips in the Fields Episcopal Church of Oreland PA. In 1967 he was installed as Vicar and later named Rector to Trinity Episcopal Church in Mt. Pocono, serving until his retirement in 1997, after which he was named Rector Emeritus.

Upon retirement, he and his wife moved from the church parsonage in Mt. Pocono to Stroud Township where they became members of Christ Episcopal Church in Stroudsburg.

He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, scholar, teacher, counselor, spiritual leader and friend to many, whose practice was always to love; serving others skillfully, selflessly and with compassion.

Surviving are three sons, William C. and Linde Roth of Sellersville, David C. and

JULIA HAY Pocono Mountain Resort (a position at Pocono Mountain honeymoon resort) for many High School for the balance years. Julie was the social of her career years. There director there and because she was a guidance counselor of her vibrant and magnetic secretary and was loved personality became very by all of the students and loved by all the guests. faculty alike.

Julie had twin boys, In her retirement years, Ralph Hay and Preston Hay. Julie moved to St. Petersburg During the twins’ childhood and lived there for over 18 she worked at Johnnie’s years. She and her husband Inn in Pocono Summit as a lived at Westminster Shores. waitress at night so she could The first years of living there take care of them during the they lived in an interesting day while Ken worked. home — the home where the After her sons went to movie “Cocoon” was filmed. college, Julie obtained a Julie’s husband, Ken,

Susan Roth of Allentown, and James A. and Amanda Roth of Douglassville; daughter-in-law Sherry Kozero-Roth of Fogelsville; six grandchildren, Damian M. and Carmelina Roth of Royersford, Matthew K. and spouse Veronica Roth of Lansdale, Gabriel, Ian, William, and Ralla Jean; and three great-grandchildren, Leona, Sebastian, and Emelia.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 10, beginning at 1 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Mt. Pocono. The Reverend William Moyer and the Reverend Richard Moore will be presiding. Private burial will take place at New Goshenhopen U.C.C. Cemetery in East Greenville at a later date.

Directly following the service, friends and family are invited for fellowship and light refreshments in the church Parish Hall.

The family requests that memorial remembrances be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 137 Trinity Hill Road, Mt. Pocono, PA 18344. passed away several years after moving to the Shores and Julie continued to live a vibrant and active life there until her passing.

A funeral service was held at Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, on June 2. Burial took place at St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

Memories and condolences may be shared at bolockfuneralhome.com for the Hay family.

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Willie “Bill” Young Jr., affectionately known as Poppy to his grandchildren, 73, of Effort, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital Monroe Campus.

He was the husband of Laura (Smith) Young. They would have celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary in August.

Born in Waverly, LA, he was a son of the late Willie Young Sr. and the late Sophronia (Killingworth) Young.

Bill worked as a maintenance supervisor for the MTA in New York for 25 years before retiring in 2012.

Prior to that he had been employed as a painter.

Bill was a Vietnam War Navy veteran. Bill had to be busy and he was good with his hands as far as building things. He loved building speakers and collecting model trains. He also loved fishing.

He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Miguel; grandchildren Solina, Kobe and Sydney; an adopted daughter, Anissa, a daughter-in-law, Rukiat; a brother Calvin; sisters, Ruth, Shirley, Rose Marie and Wanda Jean; a

host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and his pet chipmunk, Reginald.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Waverly, a sister Carolyn, a brother, Jamie and a nephew Keith.

There are not enough words to fully express the family’s heartfelt gratitude for the sympathy, love and support you all have extended to our family during this time of loss.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date. The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209 Brodheadsville, is in charge of arrangements.