Area Funerals Free dinner coming in August

Joyce Marie Anderson, 82, of Snydersville, passed away at home on June 8, 2023. Born on November 14, 1940 in East Stroudsburg, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Frances (Hoffman) Heller.

She graduated from Stroudsburg High School in 1958 and worked at several jobs including banquets at the Saylorsburg Inn, The Lake House in Saylorsburg and Sciota Manufacturing. Later she worked at Pleasant Valley Manor in Snydersville, the office at Whillis & Paul and Valerie Fashions in Wind Gap.

Afterwards, she owned and operated the Wonder Bar in PenArgyl for 10 years before working at Keystone Foods in Easton until 2004.

Joyce enjoyed traveling, country music, cooking, and baking zucchini breads, cookies and pumpkin rolls for many family members, neighbors and friends. She also enjoyed spending holidays, picnics and many dinners with her family members and friends as well. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Saylorsburg. Joyce will be remembered for her kindness, compassion and love she had for her family and friends.

Joyce was pre-deceased by her two ex-husbands, Frank Ventre and Rodney

Anderson, as well as her sister, Nancy (Heller) Bowen. She is survived by her sons, Michael Ventre and his long-time companion, Carole Kostner of Mansfield, Leonard Ventre and his wife, Cynthia Ventre of Saylorsburg; her daughter Rhonda Anderson, also from Snydersville. She is also survived by her two brothers, Harvey (Skip) Heller and his wife, Marie of Saylorsburg and Richard Heller and his wife Beth from New Tripoli; and her grandson, Zachary Farleigh.

A memorial service was held at the St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Saylorsburg on June 17. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 323, Saylorsburg, PA 18353.

The William H. Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Rt 209, Brodheadsville has been entrusted with arrangements. www.kresgefuneralhome. com

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Pocono

Pines cordially invites parishioners, friends and neighbors to a free Community Dinner at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 6. Sponsored by the parish’s Social Concerns Committee, the hearty meal will be served downstairs in Our Lady of the Lake Hall, which is handicap accessible. With limited seating available, reservations are required and can be made by calling 1-727-542-2280; kindly leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible. If you prefer, you may stop by the Parish Office Monday through Thursday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to reserve your place on the Sign-Up Sheet. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, August 2.

The Parish Family of St. Max is looking forward to welcoming you for friendly conversation and a delicious meal. Our dedicated volunteers will be preparing a complete dinner (salad, entrée, potato, vegetable, roll & butter, homemade dessert, and beverages), made with love and served with a smile.

Funding for all community dinners is provided by the generosity of members and friends of St. Max and from proceeds of the committee’s three annual Lenten Dinners.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish is located at 5112 Pocono Crest Road, Pocono Pines.