Obituaries

Robert F, Reinhardt, Jr., 72, of Oldsmar, FL, formerly of Paradise Valley, PA, passed away April 8, 2024 after battling a long illness. He was the first son of Kathryn and Robert F. Reinhardt, Sr. Born in East Stroudsburg, PA, Bob grew up in Mountainhome. Young Bob was an active child who enjoyed sports, building model cars and traveling with his family. His love for sports continued with high school where Bob earned varsity letters in football, wrestling and track, graduating Pocono Mountain High School in 1969.

After graduation Bob joined the family business, J.A. Reinhardt & Co., Inc. in Mountainhome, and quickly became a master machinist. Bob grew up with the business playing in important role in the company's advances in the Aerospace Industry. He became an expert in the Reinhardt Company's products and traveled throughout the country collaborating with major companies including Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Honeywell. Bob also worked closely with aerospace companies overseas including firms in France, Belgium, Israel, Turkey and the UK. The second generation was given control of the company in the early 1990's. Bob, along with his cousin and two brothers, grew the business for the next twenty years establishing it as leader in for the aerospace industry. The Reinhardt family sold the company and it's now part of the Raytheon Corporation.

Harry "Hank" Hallam passed away peacefully and comfortably in his home in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania, surrounded by family, on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Born January 26, 1942, in Clifton Heights, PA, he was the son of Paul and Mary Glenn (Mellor) Hallam. After graduating from Upper Darby High School in 1959, Hank enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country as an intelligence courier in a then-divided Germany, where he witnessed the construction of the Berlin Wall. Upon his return to the States after an Honorable Discharge, he attended West Chester State College where not only did he receive his degree in education and his teaching certificate in biology, but where he also met his future wife Patricia (Pat), to whom he was married for just two months short of 58 years.

Hank began his teaching career at Yeadon High School in 1966, but his and Pat's fond memories of spending time in the Pocono Mountains during their summers as children, eventually led them to relocate their young family to the small town of Mountainhome in the spring of 1977.

Hank taught tenth-grade biology at East Stroudsburg High School from September to June, and mowed the greens at the Buck Hill Falls Golf course from June to September. But despite working year-round, he still somehow managed to take his family to his late sister and brother-in-law's lakeside cabin in Damariscotta, Maine, for summer vacations. While there, he enjoyed swimming, fishing, and boating with his children, and antiquing with his wife, but mostly he enjoyed indulging in at least one fresh Maine lobster every day.

Peter Paul Heitz, 72, of Cresco passed away on Sunday March 31, 2024. Born in Somerville, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Robert and Catherine (Ludvig) Heitz. Peter honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was an electrician who owned and operated his own business. Peter was an avid outdoorsman and he enjoyed working on classic cars.

Gloria A (Storm) Smith, 70 currently of Debary, Florida, formerly of Mountainhome and Stroudsburg, PA died on April 1, 2024 at AdventHealth Fish Memorial in Orange City, Fl. She was the loving wife of the late Robbie G Smith, with whom she shared 26 years of marriage.

Born in East Stroudsburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Horace W and Iola M (Banks) Storm.

Gloria worked as a machinist for J.A. Reinhardt and Company in Mountainhome, then changing careers as a bank teller for several banks in Mountainhome, and lastly settling in Domestic Relations as an Accounting Tech for Monroe County, retiring in 2016. Gloria enjoyed gardening, reading Nora Roberts, and watching the Game Show Network. She graduated from Pocono Mountain Jr/Sr High School in 1971.

Pamela Beth Miller, peacefully passed away at the age of 67 Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Hoboken, New Jersey. Originally from Mountainhome, she was the daughter of Warren Miller and the late MaryAnn (Schaarschmidt) Miller. Pamela was the great-granddaughter of Theo B. Price, the esteemed owner of B. Price Lumber Co. and a pioneer in the founding of Barrett Township. She shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband, Ira Weinberg of 37 years. Pamela's academic achievements were remarkable, graduating as the Valedictorian of Pocono Mountain High School and receiving high honors from Pennsylvania State University. Her career as a CPA in Hoboken, NJ, and New York City showcased her dedication and expertise. Martha's Vineyard held a special place in her heart, a sanctuary she cherished deeply. Pamela was also a devoted member of the United Methodist Church. The radiance and warmth Pamela brought to this world will be profoundly missed by all who were touched by her presence.