Barbara Ann Sassaman

Barbara Ann Sassaman, 45, of East Stroudsburg, passed away unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, Nov. 17, joining her mother, Maryann (Dioniso) Banka, and her granddaughter, Kyra Shea Miller. She is survived by her husband, David A. Sassaman.

Born June 14, 1964, in Hillside, N.J., she was a daughter of Anthony Banka Sr. and the late Maryann (Dioniso) Banka. She was a graduate of East Stroudsburg High School class of 1982, and worked as a medical implant assembler for St. Jude Medical Center in Hackettstown, N.J. Barbara was a member and served as the secretary of the Pocono Heights Lake Committee. She was a former Avon representative and enjoyed various crafts and scrapbooking.

Surviving are her father and husband; four children, Michelle Hale, Steven R. Hale, Matthew A. Hale and Peter J. Hale; two stepchildren, Brian D. Sassaman and Greg D. Sassaman; grandchildren, Angela M. Hale and Kayla A. Hale; daughters-in-law, Keturah Sassaman and Samantha Stofanak; son-in-law, Paul Miller; mother-in-law, Dorothy Sassaman; and a brother, Anthony Banka Jr.

As per her request, cremation will be held at the H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg, and there will be no public services.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Pocono Heights Property Owners Club, P.O. Box 520, Marshalls Creek, PA 18335.


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