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.

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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,

for strength and agility. Turn to page 2 for the whole story. JP: Lori R. Cooper

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.”

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.”

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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.

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

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.

Sydney Fensje, Jenna Heck & Samatha Espinosa from New Jersey celebrate.

Anika Mohamed and Anyeli Espino from New Jersey

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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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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

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.

Government-related participants include:

• Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug and Alcohol Commission.

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• Eastern Monroe Public Library.

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• 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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returning to the Poconos just in time for me to cover an evening supervisors meeting. My birthday was in late May, and we chose to celebrate on the weekend with a trip to a favorite Greek restaurant, Yanni’s Taverna in Bethlehem. It was a wonderful, wonderful meal from start to finish. We discovered Yanni’s on our trips to the PA Shakespeare Festival. A bonus of this trip was that we could also take a trip to the Allentown Farmer’s Market to pick up some Mediterranean and Polish foods, along with fresh-baked bread.

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

making pancakes. I helped with some clean-up.

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.

See SIGHTINGS, page 7

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

JP: Seth Isenberg

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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. They did this twice as we ate. Our lunch the next day had us walking from our

parking space through a flow of Drexel students. The restaurant was on a street where all the opposite buildings are fraternities.

Looking ahead here and

around the Plateau, we are planning to attend an opening performance of Henry IV Part 2 at the PA Shakespeare Festival at DeSales U. near Allentown,

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

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

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.

Susan Roth with one of her paintings in the Kettle Creek gallery.

One of Sue Gettlin’s photographs, which is also displayed as a papercut.

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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. For more information, please contact Ellen Phraner, 570-352-2472 or ellen.

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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The Monroe Coumty Garden Club is a member of District II/III of the

Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania, and the profits will be used to fund scholarships for high school

students who wish to pursue continuing education in the field of gardening and conservation.

Programs set for Hickory Run State Park

Registration is not required. For more information, call 570-4032006 or visit http://events. dcnr.pa.gov

Sat., June 17— Reptiles Hickory Run State Park Amphitheater, 7 p.m., 1.5 hr. Join the Carbon County Environmental Education Center staff to take a close look at reptiles of Pennsylvania. This program will include live animals. In the event of rain, this program

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Amphitheater, 9 a.m., 1.5 hr. Join the Carbon County

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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 safety seats. These statistics cover only

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which other law enforcement agencies responded.

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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.

reported, and charges filed in both.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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CHARLENE TORO

Charlene Toro, formerly of Wilkes-Barre and Blakeskee, passed away on May 3, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late William and Monica Kok Leco. She was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1974, and received her nursing degree from Wilkes-Barre Career and Technical Center, working in long term care facilities for her career.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Michael Toro, children, Christopher (Beth) Grzezdzinski of Kingston, Rebecca (Corey) Koons of Edwardsville, and Charlie (Megan Hughes) Grzezdzinski of Wilkes-Barre; stepchildren

Michael, Matthew and Rebecca; brothers Bill and Gary Leco; and several nieces and nephews. Her grandchildren Caleigh, Gavin, Sophia, Chase and Bayley were the center of her world and brought her pure happiness.

A memorial service will be conducted on June 10 at Noon from the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top with a luncheon to follow at The Bank in Ashley. Please join us to celebrate Charlene’s life and share good memories.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Visit www.DesiderioFuneralHome.com for additional information.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish

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Mass at 4 p.m. Sundays - Mass at 8 a,m, and 10:30 a,m,

Daily Mass - 9:15 a,m, Monday - Friday

DESIREE CASARES

Desiree Calista (Costanzo) Casares, 62, of Mount Pocono passed away suddenly on Monday, June 5, 2023 at her home in Mount Pocono. Born in Paradise Valley, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Shirley A. (Stuart) Costanzo. She was the beloved wife of the late Luis Casares. Desiree attended high school in West Germany. Desiree’s love was unlike any other’s. It was shown through her dedication to her children, family, friends, church, and community. Notorious for her big hugs and her bright smile, she brought joy and comfort to everybody she encountered. Her generosity and ability to lend a helping hand were unmatched. Some knew her as a photographer, others remember her as a Sunday school teacher, and many will cherish her as the mom who threw the best pool parties, but one thing is certain, everyone who knew Desiree will remember her by her beautiful heart and tenacious spirit.

Desiree will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Alexandra Leigh Casares and Victoria Ashley Casares; step-daughter, Teresa Orrico-Hickman; step-son, Richard Casares; sister, Dorothy Matula and her husband Bruce; brothers, Daniel Costanzo and his wife Jayne, Dean Costanzo and his wife Marta, David Corliss and Eric Costanzo; nieces, Sarah Matula and Lauren Corliss; nephews, James Matula and Zachary Corliss; and 8 grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on June 9, at 10 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, 236 Pa-390, Cresco. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco Pa 18326, to defray funeral expenses.

Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church

ROUTE 940 • POCONO SUMMIT (Between CVS & Tractor Supply)

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DIVINE LITURGY (MASS)

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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

Mary Torrance Brant, 85 of Tobyhanna, shuffled off her mortal coil, as she had wished, peacefully at home, surrounded by those she loved on May 26, 2023.

Mary was born on Nov. 23, 1937, to Mary Ellen Warren Torrance and Dr. Calvin Clark Torrance in Albany, New York. She grew up happily as the younger sister of Sally Knowlton Torrance (Reed) and Calvin Warren Torrance. They lived primarily in Maine during WW2, while their father was stationed overseas. On his return the family settled in Jamestown, NY.

Mary graduated from Jamestown High School with honors. She received her BA in Education from Chatham College in Pittsburgh.

She married Jay Ernest Brant in 1959. Their daughter Kathleen was born at Ft. Belvoir in 1960. They moved to Michigan after his discharge.

She taught at St. Suzanne’s in Detroit (and assisted Mrs. Delaney on the school musicals) while completing her Master’s in Education at the University of Michigan.

Mary moved to Miami in 1984 and become a financial advisor and tax preparer as well as a celebrated math teacher and director of musicals at Gulliver Academy for the next 25 years.

She bought her home in Tobyhanna in 1999 to be close to her daughter and son-in-law in New York City. Mary spent many summers and holidays in Pennsylvania before retiring and moving permanently to her house atop Mount Pocono in 2014.

Mary is pre-deceased by

her parents, sister and her nephew, William Reed.

Mary is survived by (and will be sorely missed by): her daughter and son-inlaw, Kathleen Brant Jones and Jeffrey Swan Jones; her brother, Calvin Warren Torrance and Ginny; her nieces, Mary Ellen Reed Leon and Jose, and Pamela Diane Torrance; her nephews, John Reed and Barbara, Edward Reed, and Mark Charles Torrance; Kit the Cat, her friends, neighbors, aides and a myriad of students and tax clients going back 50 years.

A Celebration of Life is in the works for early fall of 2023. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the amazing organization that supported mom’s last year, body and soul, as she made the journey to her ultimate destination: Hospice of the Sacred Heart: https://www. hospicesacredheart.org/ donate

Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, was in charge of arrangements.

Julia Hay, age 95, of Saint Petersburg, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her sons on May 25, 2023.

She was born on April 5, 1928 and grew up in Tobyhanna.

She was very active throughout her life, working in her parents’ local bar until she met her true love Kenneth Hay. They both moved to Pocono Summit, and lived there most of their lives.

She and her husband worked Strickland’s

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 honeymoon resort) for many years. Julie was the social director there and because of her vibrant and magnetic personality became very loved by all the guests.

Julie had twin boys, Ralph Hay and Preston Hay. During the twins’ childhood she worked at Johnnie’s Inn in Pocono Summit as a waitress at night so she could take care of them during the day while Ken worked. After her sons went to college, Julie obtained a

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.

position at Pocono Mountain High School for the balance of her career years. There she was a guidance counselor secretary and was loved by all of the students and faculty alike.

In her retirement years, Julie moved to St. Petersburg and lived there for over 18 years. She and her husband lived at Westminster Shores. The first years of living there they lived in an interesting home the home where the movie “Cocoon” was filmed.

Julie’s husband, Ken,

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 YOUNG JR.

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.