Florence Violet McElroy

Florence Violet McElroy, 99, of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania died Thursday, November 20, 2025, at her residence.  Born in Ireland, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Violet Kehoe.

Florence came to the United States in her early 20’s where she studied to become a US Citizen. She was a devoted, loving mother raising her nine children with much love and respect and giving the best hugs. Her family described her hugs as warm and inviting, like a gentle breeze. She was a hard worker and enjoyed spending time gardening, doing lawn work, and tending to her flowers. Florence loved to knit and made many cherished items for her family. She was well known in the community as she would strike conversations with many people at grocery stores and while running errands. She was a warm, kind, and loving person with the sweetest smile. Her greatest love was her family, lovingly called Grandma Jo, she was a heavenly angel who has returned home.

Florence is survived by her children: Edward McElroy; Tommy McElroy; Maureen LoCascio; John McElroy; Patrick McElroy; Eugene McElroy; Florence Amundson; Josephine McElroy; grandchildren: Eddie, Tommy, Joey, Kevin Michael, Brian, Keith, Timmy, Ryan, and Catie, Samantha and Brandon McElroy; Noel Walker; Shannon and Kerrie LoCascio; Ardell and Bruce Amundson; many great grandchildren; and beloved puppy, Allie. She was preceded in death by her son: Kevin McElroy.

There will be a visitation on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 9:00 – 10:45 AM at the Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home, Inc., 23 N 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at the Church of St. Luke, 818 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Burial will take place at Prospect Cemetery.

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