A., Hawaii
1927 - 2024
EAST BANGOR
Frank "Barney" Stenlake, Jr., 97, of East Bangor, PA, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Walden III, Senior Living Community in Wind Gap.
Frank was born in East Bangor, PA on July 13, 1927, a son of the late Frank Stenlake, Sr. and Mary (Miller) Stenlake.
He was the widower of Marlene S. (Beers) Stenlake, who passed away in 1996.
Barney was a 1945 graduate of Bangor High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines Corp. in WW II. Barney was employed as a millwright with Carpenters Union Local 600, Bethlehem, PA, for over 50 years, until retiring in 1989. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, hunting, and fishing.
Barney was a member of East Bangor United Methodist Church in East Bangor, PA. He was also a life member and past Commander of the former E.H. Evans American Legion Post 378 in Bangor, a past President of the Yellow Jackets Drum Corp., a past Chairman of the East Bangor Municipal Authority, a member of the East Bangor Cemetery Board, and a member of the Bangor Elks Lodge 1106.
Barney is survived by a daughter, Lisa Kiefer, wife of Robert, two sons, Brian Stenlake, husband of Rosemary, and Glenn Stenlake, husband of Lynn, nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters Dorothy Holland, and Mary Jewell, and two brothers Paul and Earl Stenlake.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, November 12th at Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 4 Lillian Lane, "Village of Johnsonville", Bangor, PA. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10 to 11 AM on Tuesday, November 12th at the funeral home. The burial will be held at East Bangor Cemetery, East Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Bangor Cemetery, 4 Lillian Lane, Bangor, PA 18013.
TO: The Entire Stenlake Family, Another from the "Greatest Generation" and a World War II Marine has gone, let us all remember the fond memories that he gave to us; while we enjoyed his company. Sergeant Major (E-9) Larry E. & Mrs. Sheila M. (LaBar) Williams, USA/ Retired BHAS Class of "1968"
Sergeant Major (E-9) Larry E. Williams, US Army/ Retired
November 12, 2024 | School
So sorry to hear the passing of Barney! Thoughts and prayers go out to his family! Many Fond memories of our drum corp years. God Bless, Lorraine Casagrande
Lorraine casagrande
November 08, 2024 | Friend
Glen, Brian and families, So sorry to hear of your dads passing. He was a very well liked man. I remember him from growing up in East Bangor and going to school and graduating with Brian and also being friends later in life with Glen and Lynn. Our deepest sympathy and prayers goes out to the entire family! God Bless you all! He will be missed and remembered by many!
John and Sandy (Slutter) Frable
November 08, 2024 | Friend
To Brian, Glen, Lisa and family, We are sorry to hear of Barney's passing. My memories of him are a gracious man, a giver to community, someone easy to talk to. It is our hope that many good memories will serve to help you through this time of mourning.
Jedd and Debbie Dietz
November 08, 2024
Dear Brian, Glenn, Lisa and Families, A long, well-lived life is over, but Barney will be with you all always. Your love for him and your memories of him will keep him with you. My sincere condolences. Fondly, Sherry (Price/Lewis) Stecker
Sherry (Price/Lewis) Stecker
November 08, 2024
A marine from the greatest generation has passed away today. Frank, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow war veteran. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
November 08, 2024 | Friend
My most sincere sympathy to Rosemary and Brian.
Jeff
November 07, 2024 | School
Semper FI Marine.
A Vietnam Marine
November 07, 2024
Frank, Thank You for Your service to our country. God Bless You! God be with your family! Sincerely, A Grateful American
Grateful
November 07, 2024
