Charles E. Ortiz, 65, of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the Veteran Hospital in Wilkes Barre, PA. He was the loving husband of Elaine (Maldonado) Ortiz with whom he celebrated 36 years of marriage in June. Born in Queens, New York, he was the son of Carlos and Blanca (Medina) Ortiz. Charles attended the University of Pennsylvania as a freshman, after which he joined the United States Coast Guard. He served there for six years, reaching the rank of...

Michele Frontera, 62, of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Stroudsburg. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of the late Gennaro “Jerry” and Marie (Sisia) Frontera. Michele was quiet and kept to herself but still had many cherished friends.  She enjoyed trying her luck at the casinos.  An avid Mets fan, she wouldn’t miss watching a game and root for her team. Michelle is survived by her sister: Francine Archery and her...

     Oliver T. Tookes, 74, of Albrightsville, Pa. passed away on Monday Sept. 25, 2023, at his home. Born in Shreveport. Louisiana he was the son of Willie and Minnie Tookes. Oliver was a resident of the Albrightsville area for the past 18 years and prior to that he resided in the Staten Island, New York area. He was employed as the head gardener for the Port Authority for the state of New Jersey and New York for many years until his retirement. He was a Vietnam War...

   Keith E. Toomey 73 of Bangor, Pa. passed away on Saturday Sept. 23, 2023. Born in Camp Hill, Pa., he was the son of John and Joyce (Painter) Toomey. He was residing in the Bangor area for the past 6 years and prior to that of Coxsackie, New York for 20 years and prior to that of Maine.   He was employed as a Public Relations Representative for the Berkshire Hathaway Company for many years, and he earlier worked as an anchorman in Maine for several years.   He is...

Nereida Luz Perez, 84, of East Stroudsburg, died peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.  Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of Maria (Beato) Betances of Morningside, New York and the late Dioncio Betances. Nereida was a devout Catholic and was always happy to attend multiple masses on a Sunday and during the week in order to allow her family members to share in her faith.  She was very active at St. Teresa of...

Sunshine Millicent Stewart-Santiago, 73, of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at her residence.  Born in Bronx, New York, she was a daughter of the late James and Muriel (Fullwood) Stewart. Sunshine worked as an accountant for the New York State Liquor Control Board.  She enjoyed online shopping and collecting different things. She is survived by her cousin, Jacqueline Scott and several dear friends. There will be no services at this time.  Private...

    John W. Clark 59 of Dingmans Ferry, Pa. passed away on Tuesday Sept. 5, 2023. Born in Sussex, New Jersey, he was the son of William and Judith (Terwilliger) Clark. He was residing in the Dingmans Ferry area for the past 3 years and prior to that he resided in the Salem, New York area.   John worked as a truck driver in his earlier years.    He is survived by his children: Jacqulyn Kilkeeney husband Chris of E. Stroudsburg, Pa., John M. Clark wife April and...

Jerzy Roginski 75 of East Stroudsburg, Pa. passed away on Monday Sept. 4, 2023. He was the husband of Elzbieta (Sruba) Roginska with whom he had celebrated 54 years of marriage. He was residing in the East Stroudsburg area for the past several years and he was of the catholic faith. He was employed as a metal welder in Poland for many years.   In addition to his wife, he is survived by 3 sons: Robert, Pawel and Jakub Roginski, grandchildren: Franciszek, Michael, Sebastian and Paulina,...

Margie Mille Coughlin, 55, of Blakeslee, formerly from Bangor, Pennsylvania, died Monday, September 4, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Noel Coughin with whom she shared 24 years until his passing two months prior. Born in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Betty (Miller) Riccio. Margie attended Bangor High School where she played field hockey.  In her short life, she was able to travel and work in many different areas.  Margie attended...

Bernardino “Bernie” da Silva Mattos, 81, of Stroudsburg, Pa. passed away on Sunday September 3, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted, loving husband of Maria (Lourdes) Mattos with whom he had celebrated 53 years of marriage. Born in Pardilho, Portugal he was the son of the late Antonio and Maria (Lourdes) Mattos. Bernie was a resident of the Stroudsburg area for the past 30 years, and prior to that, resided in the North Arlington, NJ area after...