Karen H. Graepel Derrick Bair, 77, of East Stroudsburg, passed away peacefully into the hands of God on Friday, November 25, 2022. Born in Staten Island, New York, on April 3, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Hans and Gladys (Behler) Graepel.  She lived in the Poconos for over 70 years. She is survived by her 3 children; Emmitt Derrick; Angelica LaBar and her husband, Ron; Michelle Nauman and her husband, David; 12 grandchildren: Tim, Michael, Barbara, Tracy, Andrew, Alison,...

Cecilio Lebron, 86, of East Stroudsburg, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the devoted husband of Luisa Lebron. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Felix and Juana Lebron. Cecilio moved to East Stroudsburg in 2003 and worked as a laborer in the garment industry.  He was a caring and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.  He will be missed by all who were blessed to know him. There...

   James "Jim" E. Fairbanks III, 57 of East Stroudsburg, Pa. passed away on Tuesday Nov. 22, 2022. He was the loving husband of Teresa (Nitti) Fairbanks with whom he has celebrated 27 years of marriage. Born in Queens, New York he was the son of James E. and Irena (Vileniskis) Fairbanks II.   Jim was a resident of the E. Stroudsburg area for the past 22 years and prior to that he resided in the Staten Island and Queens, New York areas. Jim graduated from the Turner...

Daniel “Danny” John Venuto was born to Louis and Susan Venuto in Staten Island, New York on February 23, 1990 and passed on November 21, 2022, in Baltimore, Maryland. Danny spent his entire childhood making his friends and family laugh. He was a player on his high school football team and loved the sport itself. If you knew Danny, you knew the love of his life was the Kansas City chiefs. Danny loved his jobs in the casino, where he met some life-long friends and mentored many...

Todd R. Doleiden, 60, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Sunday November 20, 2022. He was the loving husband of Marlisa E. (Smith) Doleiden with whom he had celebrated 37 years of marriage. Born in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Patricia (Walton) Doleiden of Stroudsburg and the late Francis E. Doleiden Jr.    Todd was a lifelong resident of the Stroudsburg/East Stroudsburg areas. He was a self-employed electrician for several years and later worked for the former...

       Ronald S. King 78 of East Stroudsburg, Pa. passed away at his home on Sunday Nov. 20, 2022. He was the loving husband of Sally (Somodi) King for the past 33 years. Born in Canada he was the son of Joseph and Laura (Campbell) King.  Ronald was a resident of the E. Stroudsburg area for the past 25 years. He was employed as truck driver for many years and he was of the catholic faith.    Private cremation services were provided by the Joseph J. Pula...

  Donna M. Welge 59 pf Tobyhanna, Pa. passed away on Saturday Nov. 19, 2022. She was the widower of Stephen D. Wedge. Born in Yonkers, New York she was the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Shesler) Fridenberger. Donna was a resident of the Tobyhanna area for the past 26 years and prior to that she resided in the Yonkers, N.Y. area. She was of the catholic faith.    She is survived by her children: Joyce Wedge of Tobyhanna, Pa., Gary D. Welge of Yonkers, N.Y. and Stephen D....

Linda Marie Purdy Klinger of East Stroudsburg, PA, passed away on November 11, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 19, 1951, in Paterson, NJ. Linda was retired. She enjoyed reading novels and spending time with her family and friends and was known for cooking her Spanish rice and empanadas for everyone. She Loved to SHOP!! Linda had a heart of gold and would do anything she could to help anyone, often putting the needs of...

Valarie Bouey Thomas, 69, of Bushkill, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital – Monroe in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania.  She was the loving wife of the late Ernest Thomas with whom she shared 29 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2019. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late John and Lizzie (Brown) Bouey. Valarie worked for the New York Department of Mental Hygiene for 35 years caring for mentally disabled adults.  A true...

  Dora Villagomez 64 of Manville, New Jersey passed away on Monday Nov. 7, 2022. Born in Quito, Ecuador she worked in the commercial cleaning industry for many years. She was of the catholic faith. She is survived by a daughter Lesly de la Nube Villagomez of Ecuador and her very close friends Roberson Murillo and Isela Fonseca.  Private cremation services were provided by the Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home Inc. 23 N. 9th. St. Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360. Burial of her ashes will be in...