Obituaries

GEORGE B. MADIGAN

George B. Madigan, 74, of White Haven, died on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.

Born in WilkesBarre, he was the son of the late George and Beatrice Scott Madigan and was a graduate of Crestwood High School.

He worked for Mountain Top Container as an assistant plant manager prior to retirement.

He enjoyed fishing, and was involved with White Haven Presbyterian Church.

George started his fire rescue career when he was 16 years old at the Mountain Top Hose Company on their forest

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George was a past board member and EMT at the White Haven Ambulance, and served on the White Haven borough council for several years, as well as the White Haven recreation board.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Madigan.

Left to cherish his memory, is his loving wife, Ann Marie Slyconish Madigan; son Chris Madigan of White Haven; sister, Jenn Hashagen of Mountain Top, and many friends.

A private graveside funeral service will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, White Haven.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. White Haven.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in his name and honor, may be made to the Dennison Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Monica M. Stallone, 57, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, of Hazle Township, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus, following a long illness.

Born June 19, 1965 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Barbara (Ladner) Bankus.

Surviving are her husband of 37 years, Stephen A. Stallone; sons, Salvatore “Sal” Stallone and his wife Ashley, Aaron Stallone and his wife Erin, Brett Stallone and his wife Dominique; and grandchildren Mia, Emery, Beckett and Gabriella.

A 1983 graduate of Panther Valley High School, Monica attended Alliance College in Cambridge Springs, PA, before earning her Associates Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management. She worked at numerous hotels, restaurants and resorts throughout the Pocono region, including Hershey Pocono Resort, Split Rock Resort, Mountain Laurel Resort, Pocono Raceway, Hanna’s Ugly Mug and Forks Club & Bistro, rising