The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, February 11, 2022

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February 11-24, 2022

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Tunkhannock Supervisors reaffirm height decision

by Lori R. Cooper

MUSIC IS FOR EVERYONE, as these Clear Run students demonstrated to the Pocono Mountain School Board.

Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors meeting was held on February 9, with a full house. The first item on the agenda was reaffirming the height ordinance adopted in January, pending Monroe County’s Planning Commission meeting in March.

Permit Manager will be available free of charge to resi-

contract. Although residents can bring their recycling to a container in the community, it fills quickly and is not a permanent solution.

The township is awaiting insurance to repair a traffic signal box that was hit and broken.

The Nature Conservancy asked for a letter of support for a grant they are requesting.

See TUNKHANNOCK TWP, page 4

Development concerns in Tobyhanna Township

Student achievements highlighted for PMSB

by Ruth Isenberg

by Pat Albano

Representatives from the Marine Corps League Toys To open the Pocono Mounfor Tots program were on tain School Board meeting on hand to receive a check from February 2, Superintendent the school district in the Dr. Elizabeth Robison noted amount of $6,128. Toys for an important statistic—“The Tots provided toys for over Cyber Program reached a 2,000 children during the milestone from an original 8 holiday season. The Marine students to current enrollment Corps League representatives of 1000.” Her report also dispresented plaques to the cussed the East High School district and thanked them for Science Olympiad Team which their continued support. recently participated in three Faculty from the Clear Run events, scoring in the top tier, Elementary Center Music Prothe Cardinals girls swim team gram along with K-2 students conducted an in-person prewhich continues to break sentation of “Music is for Evschool records, and the West High School Cheerleaders rally eryone.” After an outstanding for children in the community.

See PMSB, page 2

dents. This is a web based program that will issue permits in the township. Also available online is TextMyGov, which offers 24/7 alerts, assistance and road updates. Residents can opt in for texts by going to the app.

Residents of Indian Mountain Lake expressed concern about the lack of recycling pick up in the community as of January 1 due to a new trash

Mount Pocono Mayor Randy Altemose swears in Norman Delano, who was appointed to the council seat created by the resignation of Fran O’Boyle in December. Find the story on page 7.

JP: Pat Albano

Concerns about development were expressed during the February 7 Tobyhanna Township Supervisors meetings, ranging from opposition to a proposed warehouse on Route 940 behind the Blakeslee Community Center, as well as a cell tower proposed for Third Street in Lake Naomi, Pocono Pines. Residents spoke opposing both projects.

The warehouse proposal has come before the planning commission to an area zoned industrial/commercial. A 40’ tall structure has been proposed.

Regarding the potential cell

tower, nothing has been submitted to the township to date. An advertisement in the Pocono Record sought comment on the proposal.

Supervisors authorized solicitor Harry Coleman to represent the township at a Zoning Hearing Board hearing on 339 Sullivan Trail. The property owner was successful in appealing the township’s ruling, and the matter was remanded back to the Zoning Hearing Board.

The board received a draft of the new Fire Ordinance for study prior to final adoption.

Representatives of Pennsylvania Glacial Till, LLC made a presentation on a proposed See TOBYHANNA TWP, page 8

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PMSB

Continued from page 1 performance each of the students was awarded a x. CREC staff also presented video and virtual presentations about playing instruments, and singing during the Pandemic.

Parental concerns continue to center on the spread of the omicron variant and whether it is safe for children to be in class. Dr. Kathleen Smith, executive director for human resources, addressed parents’ concerns. “Masks continue to be recommended but it is up to the parents on whether to mask. Children who return to school after testing positive must wear a mask for five days or quarantine for 10 days at home. The infectious period is not when students return but 1 or 2 days before symptoms present themselves. By the time we are aware the student has tested positive already 4-5 days have passed.” Smith concluded by asking parents to be vigilant in observing children for COVID signs.

Chief financial officer and board secretary Joe Collazo gave an update on the budget, discussing a county-wide decline in revenues as well as cyber/charter tuition increases due to enrollment. “Costs have increased because more students are in cyber programs which allows fewer funds for brick-and-mortar institutions.” When school director Rusty Johnson asked, “What is the current budget for cyber/ charter for 2021-22?” Collazo responded, “$12.7 million.”

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PMSB begins budget process for this year

by Pat Albano

dent audit will look at the end of year 2021 and that we are within 1% of actual projections The Pocono Mountain which is particularly good.

School Board held a regular There is a huge increase in meeting on January 19, at the social programs, and we are Swiftwater Campus. under budget in others. There Chief financial officer and may be a slow-down in capital board secretary Joe Colazzo expenditures and capital projgave a detailed report on the ects.” budget. February 16 is the In her report, deadline to adopt a prelimiSuperintendent Dr. Elizabeth nary budget and June 30 the Robison praised all Board date established for the final members as a “vital part of budget. Colazzo noted factors the School Board team.” She impacting the budget include acknowledged the toll and cost increases necessitated by supply chain issues, fuel price challenges the pandemic has placed upon everyone and delivery delays and insurthanked all for their efforts ance costs. “The breakdown and volunteer hours each of revenue sources reflects has given. She continued, more activity this year given the stimulus funds and grants “Pocono East recently set awarded by the federal govern- records in swimming events ment. These grants are for cer- and one 6th grade class was tain projects and do not cover recognized for their efforts in STEM.” The acronym operational costs,” he noted.

STEM stands for Science, He then switched to exTechnology Engineering penditures and discussed the and Math and represents an employee pension contribuinterdisciplinary approach to tion rates—past present and future reflecting a 2% increase student learning that creates through 2030. He highlighted curiosity problem solving and design. STEM continues a notable increase in tuition for Charter and Cyber Schools. to grow and explores manufacturing careers and Colazzo added, “an indepen-

activities designed with 3-printers.

Dan Murgia, supervisor for maintenance, reported that water samples are submitted periodically and that they are awaiting results. He points out that maintenance continues to disinfect classrooms daily and the district had an aggregate 557 work orders during the previous month.

Students gave reports centering on discussions of graduation and their prom. Student government announced a recent fundraiser netting $1,500 to fight pediatric cancer and that another fundraising event is planned for April 22-23.

There was also discussion on a new pilot program “Eye to Eye” along with a short

video presentation—Eye toEye mentors special needs kids, involves brainstorming and creativity and centers on all academic levels. Board member Ronnie Byrd commended both the group for an outstanding job and inquired about the Eye-to-Eye shirts worn by each presenter.

Robison noted several policies as a first reading not requiring a vote. Subjects included bikes, student complaints, controlled substances, using dogs to search school property and upcoming class trips.

Board member Anna Lopez questioned the use of obscene language and board president Marian Pyzik said this item can be sent back for review at committee.

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Jack Rader announces re-election bid in 176th House District Putting Aside Partisan Politics to Put People First State Representative Jack Rader has announced that he will be running for re-election in the 176th House District.

“Throughout my public service, I’ve put aside partisan politics to put people first,” Rader said. “Now more than ever we must work together to restore common sense and find bipartisan solutions to the challenges we face.”

Rader has successfully passed laws in Harrisburg to expand economic opportunity

lation to compliment a bipartisan package of laws continue to fight for what will for Monroe County businesshe supported to fight the improve our communities and es, secured millions of dollars opioid/heroin epidemic reject the harsh partisanship in grants to fund local infra• A bill to move liquor and radical policies that only structure and public safety licenses out of counties hurt our economy, our families improvements, and voted for with too many to those and our children.” record education funding for who need more – expandAs our Representative in Monroe County schools to ing the number available help children as well as control Harrisburg, Rader has a simto businesses in Monroe property taxes. He’s done it by ple goal: do what’s right for County, particularly in our the people he serves. That’s working across the aisle and important tourism induswhy he’s used his increased focusing on local priorities. try He’s running for re-election seniority to pass successful • Stopping massive incomeinitiatives including: because he knows our local and-sales tax increase • Record education fundcommunities need strong proposals that offer no offrepresentation now as we fully ing for Monroe County setting property tax relief recover from the global panschools that helps keep to protect taxpayers and demic that impacted the entire property taxes in check homeowners nation. while improving quality of • Historic public pension “After the last couple years, education for our children reform to save taxpayers we need to focus on real prior- • A School Safety Grant probillions of dollars ities that help working famigram to help improve stuWhile fighting for local reslies here at home and across dent safety in our schools idents in Harrisburg, Rader Pennsylvania,” Rader said. “I’ll • Drug treatment legisalso maintains strong con-

stituent services at home.

He and his staff have helped thousands of residents address their issues with state government, in the process helping families, charities, small businesses and more.

“Listening to residents, visiting local businesses, meeting with folks whenever possible, holding events with constituents – it’s simply the best way to ‘represent’ people and their interests in Harrisburg,” Rader said. “That’s why it’s my #1 priority and always will be.”

Rader is a successful local businessman, a lifelong resident of the community, and a husband, father and grandfather. He lives in Jackson Township with his wife, Susan.

Together they are the proud parents of four children and seven grandchildren.

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Tunkhannock Twp Continued from page 1

A proposed conditional use application was filed by Route 115 Associates on January 27.

The township will have 60 days to conduct a conditional use hearing. The Planning Commission accepted the application on February 9 and a hearing date will be set in March.

An application for the proposed subdivision of Joker Road was also accepted by the planning commission.

Emily Daly has been appointed to the Planning Commission.

The Clymer Library has a new librarian, Mary Erm. One of three fundraisers was just completed. Mountaintop Lodge provided potpies to sell with the library getting $2

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Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department reported 154 calls last month. The township is over 50 hours for the month, and 67 year to date. The department announced that they are looking to hire new recruits.

During public comments residents of Indian Mountain Lake asked if the board could do anything to help with recycling pickup in the community. The response is that a permanent solution is needed.

A resident asked about the Economic Development Committee and it was noted that there was not enough participation from township residents. When asked how to start this committee back up the supervisors advised to put in a request to the board.

Ellen Lott, a member of the Planning Commission, followed up from the last meeting about concerns that protected lands do not bring in taxes.

She noted that the values of protected lands include they “clean your air, water and there is no need to put up an infrastructure. Studies have shown protected lands improve the quality of life in communities.”

The next regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held on March 9, at 7 p.m.

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Supervisors change height limit in January

by Lori R. Cooper The Tunkhannock Board of Supervisors meeting was held on January 13 at the Tunkhannock Township Fire Company to allow ample space for residents to discuss the pending zoning ordinance change regarding building height limits.

Some members of the community were for the proposed height increase while others spoke up against it. Ultimately the Board voted in favor of increasing the height limit in C2 (commercial, office and retail) buildings from 35 feet to 60 feet.

The TextMyGov application will soon be up and running.

This will allow the Township to alert the community to any emergencies and township

news. Other information, such as how to get building permits, will be available through this application.

A proposed Tunkhannock Township Fire Company request for $100,000 to fix a tanker and $100,000 to upgrade radio equipment as required was discussed. As this money ties into COVID relief, the township is awaiting word from the federal government to move forward.

The County Waste Authority will be looking into options for recycling in Indian Mountain Lake. The contract with the County Waste Authority and IML began January 1 with no recycling plan, which is required in Monroe County.

An opening for a constable was announced. Anyone inter-

Tunk Planners accept warehouse appplication

by Ruth Isenberg Tunkhannock Township Planning Commission accepted two applications during their February 9 meeting.

The first was an application for conditional use from Rt. 115 Associates for a warehouse facility. The second was a proposed subdivision at I80/Route 115.

The meeting opened with township supervisor Fran DiPiano, shown at right, explaining why he believes business development is needed in the township to prevent having to raise taxes.

Planning commission members had questions, both about the applications and about the process it should follow. Solicitor Harry Coleman explained that the Commission has a certain amount of time to investigate applications and make recommendations to the board of supervisors.

The supervisors must then hold a hearing on the application, and they are then the final decision makers.

Commission members requested access to any hearings or meetings applicants have with state agencies.

ested should contact Monroe County Board of Elections.

Residents of Tunkhannock Township are encouraged to go to the township’s website and Facebook page for continuing updates on what is happening in the Township.

Community Clothing Closet to open at Pocono Lake UMC

Pocono Lake United Methodist Church is pleased to announce our new ministry to the community; the Community Clothing Closet which will be open on Tuesday, March 1, 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.

Our Clothing Closet is free to all individuals who are experiencing a season of need. We will stock a variety of children, teen and adult sized “gently used” clothing as well as shoes, boots, coats and accessories.

We are excited about this ministry and hope the clothing closet will serve our community well. Please come by and visit and shop if you are experiencing a need.

The Community Clothing Closet will be open the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. and the third Sunday of the month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

You can learn more about our church on our website, www.poconolakeumc.org or visit us on facebook.

Pocono Lake United Methodist Church is located at 1188 Route 940 in Pocono Lake between Pocono Pines and Blakeslee. For more information, call the church 570-6462650.

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Changing Long Pond into an Industrial Complex EDITOR’S NOTE: The Journal was unable to attend the January Tunkhannock Township Supervisors’ meeting, and based its report on the previous page from interviewing township officials.

The following press release recaps that meeting from the standpoint of the newly formed Tunkhannock Township Residents Committe.

provided sketch plans for four warehouses in the township, one just south of Routes 115 & 903; the other three warehouses are being proposed along Route 115 opposite the Dixon Miller Recreation Area.

DePiano pointed out that the township has a lot of protected land that does not provide tax revenue. He said one warehouse would provide an estimated $50,000 in tax revenue yearly, and that Tunkhannock Tunkhannock Township Township supervisors have Supervisors made one small not raised local taxes in years. change via a zoning amendIn November, the township’s ment but expect to see big Zoning Hearing Board unanresults in the form of up to imously denied the request four 60′ tall warehouses and from one of the warehouse potentially a manufacturing developers for a height varifacility on commercially (C2) ance to enable them to build zoned lands in Long Pond. a 58′ warehouse. The minutes Approximately 30 residents indicate the primary reason attended a Public Hearing on January 13, most to protest the given for the increased height was to make the project more supervisors’ proposed ordieconomically beneficial to the nance amendment that will allow commercial buildings in developer.

In December, after the Zonthe C2 zone to be 60′ tall rathing Hearing Board rejected er than the current 35′ limit. the height variance, Township The Supervisors also received 37 letters and emails from res- supervisors DePiano, George Ewald and Steve Malaico idents opposed to the change. overruled the Board’s recomBoard Chairman Fran mendation and proposed an DePiano stated that the amendment to raise the C2 proposed change will make building height limit to 60′. the area more attractive to All residents who spoke commercial businesses. Two at the Public Hearing were warehouse developers have

against the proposed height change. Most were particularly worried about adding to the truck traffic on Routes 903 and 115, the township’s main thoroughfares. Residents of Brier Crest, located just off of the intersection, showed concern for the estimated 250 trucks per day, every day, 24 hours a day, from just one warehouse addition. Their only access point, directly on Route 903, has already become more hazardous with the opening of the turnpike interchange, and additional trucks would only add to their risk.

Another resident reminded the Supervisors that the Township’s Volunteer Fire Company does not have a ladder truck to handle emergencies at 60′ buildings. Others pointed out that they moved to the Long Pond area for its beauty, wildlife and natural lands.

A woman who grew up in Long Pond and recently returned to raise her children urged the supervisors not to raise the height limit, a move that would attract warehouses and other businesses that are inconsistent with the township’s rural nature.

Several residents pointed out a connection between the Routes 115 & 903 warehouse to Pocono Raceway, which is located down the road. The Township Supervisors stated that the project was not affiliated with the Raceway, howev-

er late in the meeting, Raceway CEO Nick Igdalsky spoke via Zoom, saying that the land being sold for the warehouse was owned by a shell corporation of the Raceway.

After listening to nearly 75 minutes of township residents’ urging them to not raise the height ceiling for C2 businesses, the supervisors closed the Public Hearing and unanimously voted to approve

the ordinance, changing the permitted height in C2 zones to 60′. This will affect all C2zoned land in Tunkhannock Township, of which Pocono Raceway owns more than 1,000 acres.

For More Information contact Tunkhannock Township Residents Committee by email TTRC570@gmail.com; or call 570-243-1763.

From the Statehouse

2021 property tax and rent rebate applications available

by State Rep. Jack Rader Forms for the Property Tax/ Rent Rebate Program are now available for eligible Pennsylvanians to begin claiming rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2021. Remember – you do not need to pay anyone for assistance to apply for the rebates. Help is available from my district offices in Effort and Blakeslee at no charge.

The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social

Security income is excluded.

The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for certain qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975. The Revenue Department automatically calculates supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners.

The deadline to apply for a rebate is June 30. Rebates will be distributed beginning July 1, as required by law. Additional information, as well as claim forms, is available on the Department of Revenue website, www.revenue.pa.gov.

In addition, property owners are reminded that the Pocono Mountain and Pleasant Valley school districts are once again offering rebates to residents on property taxes paid in 2021.

Property owners in Pocono Mountain can learn more about its rebate program at www.pmsd.org/pmsd, on the “Business Office” page.

This year, the Pleasant Valley School District is expanding its rebate program. Learn more at www.pvbears.org, on the “Business Office” page.

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Friday Lenten Dinners are back at St. Max Parish with take-out format

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For many years, St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish Social Concerns Committee has held three dinners during the Lenten season; proceeds have helped to fund their many outreach endeavors. The committee is actively involved in programs benefiting both the parish and the surrounding community.

They have served the community at large by supporting the following agencies with their gifts of time, talent and treasure: Family Promise of Monroe County, Shepherd’s Maternity House, Pregnancy Resource Center of the Poconos, Nurse Family Partnership, Women’s Resources of Monroe County, Meals on Wheels, and the Top of the Mountain Ecumenical Council Food Pantry. The Committee also has provided holiday gifts for parish families in need and have hosted in the parish hall several free Community dinners each year; these dinners warmly welcomed all who gather to share fellowship and a delicious meal.

While the pandemic made it necessary to suspend all parish dinners for the past two years,

the SC Committee has decided to try a different format for their sole fundraiser this year. In our effort to keep patrons and staff safe during the pandemic, we regret that we cannot offer our usual multichoice, multi-course buffets of the past at this time. It is our sincere hope that meals can return to their former extensive format in the near future.

This will be a drive-thru event—no need to leave your car. Pick up time is from 4–6:30 p.m. For each Friday event, your take-out meal will include one entrée selection, salad, bread, and a homemade dessert. You will have a choice between two different entrées at every Take-out Dinner; the entrée options will change for each week. (For our first dinner on March 4, you may select Stuffed Shells OR Vegetable Penne for your entrée.)

The cost of each dinner is $10.

Order forms will be available after Masses, in the Parish Office during Office Hours, and on the Parish Website. Complete the order form and seal it in an envelope along with cash or a check made payable to

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St. Maximilian Kolbe. (Please write “Lenten dinner” on the memo line.) Drop the envelope in the offering basket, leave it in the parish office or hand it to a committee member. Members will be available after all Masses on February 20 and 27 (the last day to reserve your meal).

Please help us plan by pre-ordering & pre-paying for your meal(s). If you are unable to pre-order, stop by and we

will fill your order while supplies last. If we cancel a meal, your payment will be returned.

If you fail to pick up your meal(s), your pre-payment will be considered a donation to the committee.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish is located at 5112 Pocono Crest Road, near the intersection of Routes 940 and 423. For more information, call 570-6466424 or visit www.stmaxkolbe poconos.org.

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Delano appointed to Mount Pocono council

by Pat Albano Norman Delano was appointed to the vacant council seat on Mount Pocono Borough council on February 1, and sworn in by Mayor Altemose. Council then approved Delano’s resignation letter from the Municipal Authority and Struckle’s resignation letter from the Safety Committee.

Council held both a public hearing meeting on the budget and a regular meeting at the Borough Hall. The public hearing was for consideration of the 2022 revised budget.

Council president Don Struckle stated, “It was a tough decision. We reopened the budget and looking at the numbers we must be realistic in goals given the increase in utilities.” Struckle added, “Residents asked for more police, and we have added 20 hours to the budget.”

Also mentioned was the downtown crosswalk which Struckle stated “is important for residents and people who visit the Township.” He concluded “it is unfair to residents if we are in the hole at the end

of the year.”

With no public comment, the budget hearing adjourned, and the regular session began.

Of three bids submitted for the borough website, council voted unanimously to award the bid to Proud City. Mayor Randy Altemose stated,” The current website is not secure, and errors have not been corrected. It needs to be more interactive and user friendly.”

Several board members asked for additional time to review the proposals on the appointment of a security company to install intrusion alarm, fire alarm and surveillance system.

Stacy Turrell was named to the Parks and Recreation Board, and Mackenzie and Barbara Wilson to the Pocono Mountain Public Library.

Polygon’s estimate was $64,300 to clean and scan borough documents. Council members Claudette Williams and Lori Noonan questioned the amount. Noonan made a motion to accept Polygon, subject to the estimate.

There was discussion on purchasing an interactive zoning map from MapLink Pro for

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$6,500 with Altemose indicating MapLink provides satellite and street views. Council member Ann Marie Harris asked, “Are people really going to use this?” and borough manager Josh Walker answered, “It is another tool, gives a professional look and to developers, there is potential.” This was tabled pending further review.

Also tabled was Banner Resolution No 1 of 2022 for Big Brother/Big Sister.

On the reappointment of Campbell Durrant, PC as labor attorney [union negotiations] Struckle said, “I kept that meeting brief given costs for one-hour at $225.” This passed unanimously.

Reports: Struckle attended a two-day boot camp for new mayors and council members which he said taught “how to run meetings, make motions and most important—networking.

It was a great course and I want to congratulate Norman Delano on his appointment to the Board. We will have a good year, and we will disagree at times, but I want no egos and we will do what’s right for residents.”

Walker reported on trash liens. Between 2009-2014 the township collected $22,000.

Harris asked how much was collected recently and Walker answered “$2,928 last year, $2,912 the previous year and I budgeted $3,000.”

Bills since January 11 totaling $114,426.70 were preented for payment. Struckle asked why the borough is behind on bills, to which the response was, “because of the open budget.” The motion passed unanimously to pay bills.

Zoning Officer Alexis Wilkinson gave an update via conference call on municipal liens on 32 Brunswick, and a STR Conditional Use Hearing.

Struckle asked if residents are being sent notice to shovel sidewalks. He stressed “Safety comes first and let’s take care of small problems, so they do not become big ones.”

Public comment centered on input from Safety Committee chair Jodi Bohdal on snow removal and people falling on the ground. She also discussed Del Mar Road saying “Something needs to be done to fix the road.”

Joseph Young asked council to consider the problems of Short Term Rentals and loud music and parties near his home. “Parked cars are blocking access to my mailbox and there is vandalism. After 25 years as a resident I want

to move. I have approached Council several times over the last two years but now with a new council that appears more civilized I am hopeful.”

Council member Claudette Williams mentioned Black History Month. She told the history of the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the Six-Triple Eight, comprised of 855 Black women who in 1945 were sent to Europe to sort 3 years’ backlogged Allied mail — 17 million pieces worth — to improve morale. 26 year-old Major Charity Adams headed the group. She was the first African American woman to become an officer in the Women’s Army Corps.

Great shows are coming The Pocono Mountains Music Festival’s 2022 lineup has something for every taste and style. Jazz, classical, Broadway, our own Pocono Pops! Orchestra, and many others will share the stage, performing in venues in and around Buck Hill, Skytop, and Stroudsburg, July 21 - 30.

The Festival’s dedication to bringing comprehensive Performing Arts education to students continues with this year’s Performing Arts Camp Experience. Rising 9th graders through graduated 12th graders are invited to participate in the two-week Camp Experience and learn from industry professionals, July 18-29.

Don’t miss out on the great performers and performances coming to the Poconos. Check out our website: www.poconofest.org for updates and be the first to reserve your tickets.

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Seth’s Sightings

by Seth Isenberg

highlight videos.

Ruth and I will find a place to watch the Super Bowl, even though neither of Ruth and I spent most of the past us has a team to cheer for. week isolating due to having had a positive COVID test. Both of us I warched highlights of the UConn did come down with some sort of Lady Huskies win over higher ranked U of Tennessee. What a three-pointer symptoms, and as I write this, both show by their super-freshman Fuld! of us have recovered except for being The Huskies are getting healthier, tired. There was plenty of work for and so getting hot again as a team. At us to keep us busy, so time passed near full strength, the Ladies may be quickly.

Because of the warming weather, ice good and ready at the start of March removal has been a regular bit of work Madness, starting with the Big East tournament. at the office and at home. The warm With books, I continue with a Jim rain ahead of last week’s ice storm gave Butcher, Peace Talks, about wizard me time to get big chunks of ice away Harry Dresden and his family and from our sidewalks, along with ice friends, in Chicago. I have also started frozen on the roadway at both spots. reading Raising Steam by Terry I am hoping for some easy winter temperatures and some extra sunshine Pratchett. A friend gave me a trove of through the end of the month, with the paperback westerns, so I’ll start one or two of them next. same into March, as I am limited on Valentines’ weekend is a reminder of shoveling for a while.

Ruth and my anniversary. We plan a Being restricted due to having quiet celebration.

COVID meant we couldn’t go see To readers, thank you for the get well any of the home hockey games. As wishes and cards. They brighten my subscribers to AHL-TV, we were day. able to bring the games up on the internet — so on our computer we watched our guys overtime win, win and then tie before losing in OT last week. The Penguins earned 5 points from those games, and more importantly, seemed to be finding more offense. The team has moved up from the bottom of the division and is now pursuing 5th place.

The WBS Penguins have home games Friday versus Belleville, next Saturday, the 19th, versus Springfield, and then Wednesday the 23rd verus Lehigh Valley, all of which we’ll likely watch on AHL-TV. In between, they go on the road for two games in Charlotte.

This batch of games will test our newly productive team against some good teams.

I added to my hockey watching by seeing the U.S. women’s hockey team at the Olympics, via a replay video. NBC has not made it easy for me to watch more of the contests or competitions of this Olympics, but I continue to look for ways, or at least

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change of the use of their property at 291 Caughbaugh Road. A special exception or a rezoning of the 400 acre property would be required to allow utilizing part of the property as a trucking facility. The parcel is presently zoned for heavy industrial use.

A proposal has been received from the Monroe County Fire Chiefs Association regarding new radio through the Council of Governments. Costs would be shared 1/3 each by the county, the township and the fire companies.

The total cost of $147,058 for Pocono Summit Fire Company was judged to be correct, but the total of cost of $175,619 for Blakeslee fire station was not; the fire company had requested 40 radios, which would come to a total of $314,939. Township secretary Crystal Butler is the township’s representative to the committee.

Bills of $303,864.59 were approved for payment.

In response to a question from Wendy Ney Manley, supervisors reported they were close to presenting a draft on Short Term Rentals to the public on the township website, prior to scheduling a public hearing.

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10 A.M. PERSONAL PROPERTY consists of: Household Goods, Artwork, Antiques, etc. Personal Property Auctioneer: Robert Reinhardt AU5161L 570-856-4666 TERMS: CASH DIRECTIONS: From Stroudsburg, PA take Route 611 North right onto Chipperfield Drive right onto Heritage Drive right onto Keystone Drive.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Rare opportunity to BUY an affordable 3 Bedroom Home in a nice Country Area near Town. Must be SOLD to Settle Estate.

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Real Estate Auction PUBLIC AUCTION REAL ESTATE ON THE PREMISES 29 REEDERS STREET BOROUGH OF MT. POCONO, MONROE COUNTY, PA 18344 11 A.M. SATURDAY MARCH 12, 2022 RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE REAL ESTATE consists of an Affordable Older Home. First floor has Living Room, Kitchen, Large Dining Room and Full Bath. Second Floor has 2 Bedrooms and Third Floor has Master Bedroom Suite with Master Bath. Home has Oil Hot Air Heat and Garage, Swimming Pool in Back Yard. Needs a little work but an Affordable Home for Folks of Modest Means or Investor.

TERMS: $10,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK (payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow) at sale. Balance at settlement within 30 days. No Back Taxes, No Buyer’s Premium.

INSPECTIONS: SAT. FEBRUARY 26 10 - 12 NOON MON. MARCH 7 12 - 2 P.M. DIRECTIONS: From Stroudsburg take Route 611 to Mt. Pocono left onto Fairview Ave. Then left onto Reeders Street and bear right.

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Police Beat by Seth Isenberg 1-18, 8:21 a.m., a Sierra View couple, 61 and 62, had a physical fight. PA State Police – Fern Ridge was called, arriving to find the man had driven off.

PSP located the car and made a stop, finding the man was under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested and take to the Monroe County jail on harassment and simple assault charges, with other charges possible.

PSP-F made a traffic stop on a van being driven on Route 115, and found the driver to be under the influence of drugs.

A consensual search found multiple controlled substances. Troopers arrested him for drug possession, and took him to the Monroe County DUI center for tests and processing. 1-21.

A 29 y/o Allentown woman is charged with harassment by communications for sending unwanted texts at ‘inconvenient hours’ to three members of an Indian Mountain Lakes family. Another report is of a cyber harassment incident of a Sierra View 13 y/o into which PSP is continuing an investigation.

An 18 y/o man was arrested for holding his girlfriend, also 18, by the throat during a dispute just after 5 p.m. on 1-16.

He is charged with strangulation, simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct.

PSP-F. 1-15, PSP-F dispatched to a

Reeders home when a 32 y/o man arrived in violation of a protection from abuse order.

Police arrested him.

There were also several vandalism reports in Chestnuthill and Jackson Townships.

2-5. 2:27 p.m., a Jackson Twp. homeowner was reported after he left his beagle out in the cold, the area surrounded by ice and the outside temperature at 17°. The owner agreed to move the dog to an area better suited for the weather, and also received a dog law violation ticket. PSP cited a dog owner from Chestnuthill Twp. whose dog was seen running loose on 2-6.

2-4, PSP-F was called for a missing Child First Services 16 y/o male who had left the Albrightsville home without permission.

2-2, a 40 y/o man was drunk within Indian Mountain Lakes, and could not find his way home. He was knocking on doors just before 11 p.m. and PSP was called. He was cited for public drunkenness, and taken home.

As always, there were several DUI reports, mostly drugs.

Keeping the rubber side down

A 31 y/o Kunkletown woman driving Silver Spring Road on 1-16 when there was snow on the road lost control of her ’06 Malibu and hit an embankment. That caused her car

to spin before doing a complete rollover before landing upright. She was not hurt.

PSP-Lehighton ticketed her for driving at an unsafe speed for conditions.

1-24, just after 5 a.m., an Albrightsville driver lost control of his Ford Explorer on Merwinsburg Rd. The SUV came off the road and up onto a guide rail, stopping there.

The SUV needed a tow. There were no injuries. PSP issued a ticket for driving at an unsafe speed for conditions.

1-25, 3:47 a.m., a 21 y/o local driver in an ’02 Audi A4 was too fast on Toll Road south approaching Jonas when he lost control and went off the road into a telephone pole. The car bounced off and hit a road sign which started the car on a roll — full 180°s twice — before coming to rest back on 4 tires.

He was unhurt. The car needed to be towed. PSP sent him along with a ticket for driving

at an unsafe speed.

1-25, 5:30 p.m., an Effort driver hit a deer while northbound on Route 115 about .125 miles north of Foothill Blvd.

Minor damage and no injuries. Another deer strike was reported on 1-23 on Interstate 80 in East Side just before 1 a.m., with the ’15 Acura disabled from hitting the deer front-on. On 1-9, a 23 y/o driver on Stoney Hollow Rd. in Tunkhannock Twp. came upon a deer at 4:10 a.m., and swerved…missing the deer, hitting a utility pole and disabling his ’18 Taurus. He was unhurt.

Snow and icy conditions led to crashes including a head-on on 1-16 on Merwinsburg Road in Effort with injuries.

There were also some of the usual rear-enders in and around Brodheadsville. On 2-6 at 12:26 p.m., a driver of a Durango pickup (car #1) rear-endSee POLICE BEAT, page 11

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of this year.

A burglary was reported at a home on David Lane in Sun Valley on 1-8.

There were shoplifting reports from Kinsley’s in Brodheadsville.

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Call for Student Artists for annual exhibit

The Pocono Arts Council announces a call for student artists to participate in the 28th Annual Juried Student Exhibition 2022. The exhibition is PennDOT open to students, grades K-12, PennDOT crews are priin the four Monroe Counmarily working winter roads ty school districts, as well as maintenance. Weather permit- local private, charter, cyber, ting, a crew will be out doing or home schools and will be pothole patching on various held at Pocono Arts Council’s roads in Carbon and Monroe new location at 727 Main St., Counties. Be alert for a PennStroudsburg.

DOT crew which is due to be Drop-off of artwork is schedout on the interstate inspectuled for Tue., Feb. 15; between ing overhead signs.

1-5 p.m. at 727 Main St., and Motorists can check road the exhibition will run through conditions on more than March 1. The student artists’ Stealin’ reception and awards cere40,000 miles of PA roads at mony will take place Sat., Feb. There are several more www.511PA.com including reports of identity theft intraffic delay warnings, weather 19, 4-6 p.m. Prospectus and entry form are available online cluding an unauthorized forecasts, traffic speed inforat http://poconoarts.org/exhiunemployment claim for an mation and access to more Albrightsville woman where than 1000 traffic cameras. bitions/. money was paid out to the un511PA is also a smartphone Categories for submission include 2-D Works, 3-D Works known thief from 9-9-21 to 2-6 application by calling 5-1-1. ed the first of two cars stopped on Route 715. The struck car, car #2, hit the one in front of it, and there were injuries within. A passenger in car #2 had minor injuries, and was taken by ambulance to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono. Cars #1 and #2 were towed. The third car was able to be driven away.

There was another rear-ender between two trucks on Interstate 80 west in Tobyhanna Twp., just before 11 p.m. on 1-16, with just minor damage between the two.

(Sculpture/Non-Functional), Fine Crafts (Functional), and Photography/Videography.

Cash awards are available for Best of Show; Senior Awards (three per category); and select Junior Awards K-8 (at the discretion of the judge).

The Pocono Arts Council seeks sponsors at a level of $250+ to encourage the participation of students and underwrite prizes for the winners. Sponsorship comes with several benefits and chances to promote businesses. If you are a corporation or individual willing to sponsor this popular student show, please visit https://poconoarts.org/ sponsor/.

Studies continue to prove that the arts are an important component of every child’s education; teaching many skills and values that cannot be

found in academics alone.

Students who study the arts are well-rounded, more successful, and better equipped to enter the work force of tomorrow. The public is encouraged to support these aspiring young artists by attending the artists’ reception on Sat. Feb. 19 and visiting the Pocono Arts Council gallery Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment.

The Pocono Arts Council is a local arts service organization serving the Pocono region. The mission of the council is to build the community artistically and culturally by providing leadership, service, and education - “Culture Builds Community.” For further information, please visit www. poconoarts.org, email info@ poconoarts.org, or call 570476-4460.

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Obituaries Joseph Carl Kulick, Jr., 58, of Mount Pocono, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022.

Born in Sommerville, NJ he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Yaworski) Kulick.

Joseph was a 1981 graduate of Pocono Mountain High School. He also attended Mon-

JOSEPH CARL KULICK roe County Vo-Tech. Joseph worked in HVAC services for many years at various companies.

Joseph will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Deborah Harrison and husband Walter; uncle, Peter Kulick and wife Karen; and many be-

FREDERICK HENRY PETERSON Frederick Henry Peterson, 72, of Tobyhanna, transitioned JAMES THOMAS DOYLE into his full spirit suddenly on loved cousins.

James Thomas Doyle, Tuesday, January 25, 2022, A funeral service will take 69 years (and 358 days) of at home. His lifetime marked place at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Tobyhanna, drifted away a grand legacy of kindness, February 11, in the Bolock peacefully while surrounded generosity, and eccentric Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise by love on February 5, 2022. humor that forever will be Valley Road, Cresco, where the Son of the late Thomas and celebrated in the hearts of family will receive friends and Helen (Elo) Doyle, James was all that he touched. Moving relatives from 11 a.m. until the ‘Army brat’ born in Balboa, from Richmond Hill, NY to time of service.

Panama. Later, he too became Tobyhanna in December 1999 a proud Army veteran who he was able to live out his gave his service in the Vietnam dream by building a home War. with his family, and resided James was the beloved there until his passing. husband and eternal He was known as a protector soul-mate of Tina Marie and provider for many, but his greatest accolade was being (Imbronone) Doyle. the beloved husband of the Also left behind are his late Lillian (Ramos) Peterson cherished children, Jessica who returned to heaven on Sanches (husband Nikita) and Jennifer Bearer (husband December 3, 2004.

Born May 17, 1949 in New Michael); his brothers by Bern, NC, he was the younglaw, Walter Imbronone and est of five born progenies to Anthony Imbronone (wife the late Augustus and Mamie Janice), 2 grandchildren, (Grantham) Peterson. He 1 great grandchild and the reunites with them and two of family’s treasured pets.

Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 his late siblings, Joyce Sally Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, and James Peterson.

A patriotic man, he served in has been entrusted with his the United States Army from arrangements.

1973 to 1977, and worked for A memorial service Verizon until retiring after 27 and motorcycle ride to years of service. celebrate his life will soon be Frederick was an instrumental announced. part of the African Spiritual AlliThe family asks that contributions be made in ance that uplifted the communiJames’ name to The Leukemia ty by creating a space for collecand Lymphoma Society. tiveness of minds and action.

P.O. Box 22324 In his last moments he was New York, NY 10087 surrounded and survived by cherished daughters Tatiana Peterson, Bianca Peterson, and son-in-law Brandon Leighton.

Other surviving relatives are two Saint Nicholas children from a previous marByzantine riage, Ayana Peterson and Kayin Catholic Church Peterson; a granddaughter; two ROUTE 940 • POCONO SUMMIT siblings, Velma Ruth Newton (Between CVS & Tractor Supply) and Edna Dogette; many nieces Very Rev. Michael Salnicky, Pastor and nephews.

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RUBY M. MAGANZA grandchildren and great Ruby M. Maganza, 85, of grandchildren. Her life verse Pocono Pines, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 was John 3:16. Most of all, she was a loving and caring at home. mother, grandmother, great She was the loving wife of grandmother, and friend. She the late Leon M. Maganza. will be deeply missed by all her They celebrated 59 years of friends and family. marriage together before his She is survived by a son, passing in 2015.

Leonard Maganza and his wife Born in Brooklyn, NY, she Deborah; four daughters, Lynn was the daughter of the late Mezzasalma and her husband Peter Mickus and the late John, Jean Mezzasalma and Ruby (Crummet) Klutch. her husband Robert, Sherrie She was a member of Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church Argot and her husband Ronnie, Patricia Demarest in Pocono Lake. and her husband Ed; 20 Ruby was a beloved homemaker and a bookkeeper grandchildren; 29 greatgrandchildren, and one on the for her husband’s business, way.

Greenpoint Truck Center, for In addition to her husband many years. and parents, she was preceded Leon and Ruby were in death by a son, Leon M. married in New Mexico. They moved to Brooklyn, NY, where Maganza Jr., and a brother, Peter Mickus. they resided for several years Services were held February before eventually retiring to 4 from the Pocono Lake Pennsylvania.

Wesleyan Church, with Rev. She was an avid reader, crocheter, and a great debater. Michael Voit officiating.

Burial was held February 7 She also enjoyed church at Indiantown Gap National hymns, black & white movies, Cemetery, Annville. and loved her Toyota Tundra.

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THE JOURNAL OF THE POCONO PLATEAU, FEBRUARY 11-24, 2022 — PAGE 15 CHRISTOPHER J. HELFERTY Christopher J. Helferty, 35, of Pocono Summit, died on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at St. Luke’s Monroe Campus.

Born Sunday, May 18, 1986, in Staten Island, New York, he was the son of James Helferty, with whom he resided, and Melinda J. (Aybar) Helferty of Florida.

Surviving are son, Christopher Helferty; daughter, Riley Helferty; brothers, Anthony Helferty and Robert Helferty; sister, Katelyn Helferty; niece, Morgan; maternal grandparents, Daphne, and Kenneth Orbes.

A Pocono Mountain Senior High School and Monroe County Vo-Tech graduate, Chris was a member of the Pocono Mountain football team. Chris was a talented mechanic, and liked to wrench. A guitarist, Chris was a doting father. Chris was a volunteer fireman with Coolbaugh Township Fire Company.

Pending arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.

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WILLIAM DUNCAN FIELDS Sheranko, and Zachary D. William Duncan Fields, Sheranko and his wife, Michala 81 of Pocono Pines, passed away surrounded by family on (Fish); great-grandchildren February 2, 2022 at Lehigh Nola and Levi Sheranko; Valley Hospital - Pocono in brother-in law, Anthony East Stroudsburg. He was the Chialastri, and sister-in law, loving husband of Virginia Rita Fields; cousins, nieces, (Harsch) Fields, with whom and nephews. In addition to he shared 58 years of marriage his parents, he was preceded in this March. death by his brother, Kenneth Born in Philadelphia, he was W. Fields; and sister, Carol Ann a son of the late William John Chialastri. and Margaret (Young) Fields.

There will be no services He attended Upper Darby or visitation. Arrangements High School. have been entrusted to Bolock A proud veteran, William Funeral Home, Cresco. served four years in the United In lieu of flowers the family States Air Force, stationed in requests that donations may Okinawa and Pakistan. His be made in memory of William many jobs included owning to the Wilson Fischer Post a gas station to overseeing a 413 of the American Legion, fleet of 3,400 vehicles for Bell 248 Old Route, 940, Pocono Telephone. After moving to the Lake, PA 18347 or to the Poconos in 1984, he worked medical fund set up for his for Pocono Lake Realty as a great-granddaughter, Nola salesperson and as a Deputy Sheranko by visiting https:// Sheriff for Monroe County for www.tmcfunding.com/funds/ 3 years and Chief Deputy for 7, medical-fund/6438/ retiring in 2002.

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Obituaries

HERBERT LETTMODEN Herbert (Herbie) John years. They lived together in Lettmoden, 66, passed Harrisburg for a few good away at home peacefully on years before returning to DR. DIANE TABER-MILLER Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Long Pond after the awful Dr. Diane Taber-Miller, of Blakeslee; children, Kaitlin Born in Flushing NY, he was diagnosis…so long unknown, 64, of Blakeslee departed Karpinski and her husband, the son of Herbert and Frances that there was no longer any from planet earth Wednesday Steve of New Orleans, (Lynch) Lettmoden. possible cure. morning, January 5, 2022, at Louisiana, Dr. Riley Stryker He graduated from Martin He is survived by his Geisinger in Plains Twp. of Philadelphia, and Stephen Luther High School in 1973 companion Cheryl; sisters She was born in Irvington, Taber-Miller of Stroudsburg; and attended York College Elizabeth Lobo of Tucson, New Jersey, a daughter grandchildren, Robinson in Queens, NY where he Arizona; Katherine Daigle and of the late James Sr. and and Nora Karpinski; brother, was considering a career in her husband Maurice of Long Dorothy Ann (Stryker) James Taber Jr and sister, environmental science. Sadly, Pond, Pennsylvania; Margaret Taber. Diane graduated Karen Bower; several extended during his late teen years he Kaso and her husband Joseph from Hatboro-Horsham family members. was diagnosed with mental of Flushing, New York; High School and earned her A public Life Celebration illness — possibly related to and Mary Ciafrei and her Doctor of Chiropractic from two prior serious head injuries husband Chris of Long Pond, Service will be held at 4 p.m. the Pennsylvania College of he had sustained. Herbie Pennsylvania; his Godmother on Sunday, April 10, at the Straight Chiropractic. Diane became both a victim and a Dorothy Steneck of Astoria, Blakeslee Community Center lifelong warrior in the world of New York; six nephews; three was a practicing Chiropractor on Route 115 in Blakeslee. mental illness. in Blakeslee and the conieces; four great nieces; and Friends are welcome to visit founder of Sprit Adventures, Herbie was a long time one great nephew. He was from 2 to 4 p.m. prior to the LLC. resident of the Poconos, proceeded in death by both his Service. Burial at sea will be a Diane loved spending Allentown and Bethlehem, parents and nephews, O’Neil private ceremony. time with her children and most recently residing in Long Patrick Daigle and Chris David In lieu of flowers, please Ciafrei. grandchildren.

Pond. After the many years make a donation to your She is survived by her of losing him and finding him Private cremation is favorite charitable cause in husband, Mark Taber-Miller again we were so grateful to entrusted to Bolock Funeral Diane’s name. finally have him back in our Home in Cresco. A celebration JOSEPH B. BLASIOLI JR. lives in 2019. He was happy, of Herbie’s life will be Joseph B Blasioli, Jr., 73, and in love with his dear announced by the family at a missed by his three children: of Pocono Pines, passed away Lisa Puffer and her husband, Cheryl, his companion of 25 future date. peacefully in his home on Tues- Daniel of North Reading, MA; day, January 25, 2022, with his Lori Blasioli and her husband, LARUE W. HIGH wife Patricia by his side.

Mike Ambrozewicz Sr., of LaRue W. High passed away she would speak PennsylvaHe was born in Pittsfield, Shrewsbury, MA; and Lynna at Alexandria Manor on Janunia Dutch to some of the local Williams and her husband, MA on September 30, 1948 a ary 28, 2022 at age 94 of naturegulars just for fun. LaRue also Rick of Reading, MA; four ral causes. She was born to Alice volunteered in the communison to the late Joseph B. Sr. grandchildren: Madeline and B. Wilson and William Reuben and Rose (Cataldo) Blasioli. ty throughout her life, helping Joe attended Mount Caramel Jonathan Puffer; and Chase High March 21, 1927, at home with banquets at the West End and Parker Williams; sister, on the family farm in Effort. and graduated from St. JoFire company. In her younger LaRue was proceeded in seph High School class of 1966. Ginny Coppola and her husyears she also worked at the Mt. band, Jerry; brother, Steve death by her parents and He was employed at General Effort Diner, the Jonas Hotel, Blasioli; uncle to Thomas and two sisters, who sadly passed Electric as a machinist, and and the Garment Mill in Effort. repaired transformers and gen- Kristen Coppola; and Nichole shortly after birth. She was She loved working at her erators for 40 years. Joe met and Allyson Blasioli; and many a faithful follower and active farm. She always kept herself member of St. John’s Lutheran busy around the farm with nuhis wife Patty while working at great-nieces and nephews.

Church in Effort for many de- merous projects and enjoyed General Electric; they married A Mass of Christian Burial cades. LaRue enjoyed singing on October 29, 1995. took place January 28 at St. taking care of her animals. in the church choir and parMaximilian Kolbe Parish, Joe was delighted to take LaRue will be sadly missed, ticipating in church functions Pocono Pines. early retirement to fulfill but her memory will carry on In lieu of flowers, donations throughout her life. At the end in many hearts. his dream of living on a golf of every summer, she would can be made to Delaware course, playing in a variety Funeral services were held look forward to the West End Valley Golden Retriever of leagues and competing in February 5 at the Kresge Fair. She could be found work- Funeral Home, 1763 Route Rescue, 60 Vera Cruz Road, many tournaments. Joe loved ing at the church stand each Reinholds, PA 17569. walking and playing with his 209, Brodheadsville, with Rev. day of the fair, rain or shine. golden retrievers, Ruby and Private cremation is Manuel Stivers officiating.

Hannah. entrusted to Bolock Funeral LaRue worked for almost 60 In lieu of donations perform He was loved by his famHome Crematory. years at the Effort Diner before a random act of kindness. ily and friends and will be www.kresgefuneralhome.com retiring in 2001. Sometimes

LISHA E. GRUBER Lisha E. (Hodes) Gruber, 61, of Long Pond, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono.

Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Kathleen (Henning) Hodes and the late Robert Hodes. Lisha was the beloved wife of Christopher J. Morris with whom she shared over 16 years of marriage.

Lisha loved to read and spend time with her loved ones.

She truly had a caring nature and possessed a heart of gold.

In addition to her mother, Kathleen and her husband, Christopher, Lisha will be lovingly remembered by her son, Jesse Gruber; daughter, Michelle Gruber and sister, Dawn Hodes.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

ROLAND HERMAN VonNESSEN Roland Herman VonNessen, 90, of Blakeslee died Monday, February 7, 2022 at Kingston Healthcare Center in Kingston.

He was the loving husband of Jill Ann (Sincavage) VonNessen with whom he shared 19 years of marriage.

Born in Queens, New York, he was a son of the late Charles and Lillian (Kiel) VonNessen. A proud veteran, Roland served in the United States Air Force.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, John VonNessen and his wife, Mary, Deborah VonNessen, Edward VonNessen and his wife, Laureen, Ronald VonNessen and his wife, Karen, Cindy Commisso and her husband, Todd; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sue Ann Milligan.

Private interment will be held in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601.

Cremation has been entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home.