Obituaries

Richard L. Delp, 78, of Cresco, passed away in his home on Tuesday, September 25, 2024. Born in Brookville, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Dora (Stormer) Delp. Richard was the beloved husband of Lillian (Lucas) Delp. Richard was the caretaker of Brown's Lake for over 30 years. He also worked for Barrett Township. Richard had a lifelong passion for hunting, fishing and playing golf.

Robert J. Crowl, 53, of Stroudsburg, died Sept. 21 in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He was married to Maureen (Olker) Crowl for 30 years in February. He was the controller, treasurer and secretary for Buck Hill Falls Co. and previously he worked for J.L. Cohen & Co. and John J. Riley & Co.

Joanne Marie Campbell, 55, of Canadensis passed away in her home on Monday, July 29, 2024. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Janette Goodwin. Joanne was a loving mother who saw the good in everyone no matter what and was a loyal friend.

Carl F. Klaus, 84, of Mountainhome, PA announced his "Last call for alcohol" on July 5, 2024.

Born in Dickson City, PA in 1939, he was the son of Frank and Helen (Kriger) Klaus. A graduate of Dickson City High school, Carl enlisted in the Army in 1959 (assigned to the Signal Corps), spending most of his active duty in Paris, France.

For over 55 years, Carl absolutely loved working in the Pocono hospitality industry as a bartender. He began his career in 1962, working for several years at beautiful Mt Airy Lodge.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bolock Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. - Cresco on Jun. 26, 2024.

Constance Marie (Gerringer) Planer, 87, of Mountainhome, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono.

Born in Danville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Della (Haas) Gerringer. Constance is the beloved wife of William Hubert Planer with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. A woman of faith and family, Constance found fulfillment serving her church community in various ways over the years. Constance worked as a lunch lady for the Pocono Mountain School District, volunteered at Barrett Paradise Friendly Library, and spent the bulk of her career as a medical assistant. To her family and friends, she will be remembered as a steadfast parent, trusted confidant, and all-around lovely person to be with.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bolock Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. - Cresco on Jun. 11, 2024.

Lawrence "Jim" Nauman, 72, of Cresco, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital Bartonsville. He was the loving husband of Carol (Laskey) Nauman. Jim loved all things heavy equipment and his true passion was operating machinery, truly "work" that he loved. He was a past member of the Forrest Fire Crew #34. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting.

Barbara J. Harduby, 68, of Mozzete Road, Skytop, died Wednesday evening in Kindred Hospital Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. She was the wife of John Harduby, celebrating 35 years of marriage. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Nathan F. Jr. and Mollie A. (Jones) Goodhile. Barbara worked in the dining room of Skytop Lodge Resort until retirement.

John R. Keiper, 62, of Swiftwater, died Sept. 27 in the Cleveland (Ohio) Clinic. He was married to Mary (Houser) Keiper for 41 years. He was a pipefitter for the Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Plumbers Union Local 524, Scranton, for more than 37 years before retiring last year. He also taught for the union apprentice program in Scranton. Born in Pocono Lake, he was a son of the late LeRoy and Helen (Stout) Keiper. He was a member of Pocono Community Church, Pocono Summit. He was a member of Pocono Masonic Lodge 780, Cresco, and the Rajah Shriners, Reading. Survivors: Wife; sons, John L. of Narragansett, R.I., David S. of Swiftwater; daughter, Victoria A. Macleod of Macungie; brothers, Jake of Swiftwater, Raymond and James, both of Pocono Lake; sisters, Mabel Franks of Tobyhanna, Jane Fisk of Cresco, Pat Carson and Mary Hamill, both of Pocono Lake; three grandsons; nieces, nephews. Services: memorial, 1 p.m. Saturday, Reeders United Methodist Church. Arrangements, William H. Clark Funeral Home, Stroudsburg.

Raymond F. "PeeWee" Serfass, 82, of Cresco, passed away on Monday, May 27, at home with his family by his side.

Hilda L. Bender, 94, of Canadensis, died March 8 in Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. She was the wife of the late Stanley G. Bender. She was a bookkeeper for Starkey Farms, Long Pond, Monroe County. She and her husband also co-owned and operated the former Bender’s Diner, Mountainhome, Monroe County. Born in Sterling, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Simon and Clara (Lesher) Lee. She was a member of the Moravian Church of Canadensis. She was a member of the Harvesters Senior Citizens Club. Survivors: Son, William C. of Canadensis; daughter, Joyce R. Powell of Mountainhome; brother, Paul of Hamlin, Pa.; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main St., Stroudsburg. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Contributions: To the church.

Mary Moran, 85, of Barrett Twp., passed away early Monday morning, May 20, 2024, while under hospice care in her home. She was the widow of Mark F. Moran, with whom she shared 32 years of marriage at the time of his death on July 23, 2000.

Born on Jan. 28, 1939, in Crawcrook, England, she was the daughter of the late Francis C. and Rachel (Towland) Babe. Mary was a teacher first in England and then taught at the Pleasant Valley School District until her retirement in 1996.

She was a longtime active member of the former St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church in Canadensis where she served as organist, cantor and sang in the choir. Since the closing of St. Bernadette's Church she has been a member of Most Holy Trinity Parish. She was also active with the National Education Association and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; and sang with the Pocono Mountain Community Chorus of Churches for many years.

PHILADELPHIA, New York (WWNY) - Shirley A. Evans, 88, formerly of Philadelphia, NY, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident since February of 2023.

She was born on August 15, 1935 in Mountainhome, PA, daughter of Harry E. and Blanche E. (Haney) Evans.   She graduated from Pocono Mountain High School.