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Ernest Vaughan Obituary
AGE: 76 • East Stroudsburg, PA
Ernest (Sonny) F. Vaughan, 76, of E. Stroudsburg died on Monday, Aug. 6, 2102 in the Pocono Medical Center, E. Stroudsburg. He was the loving husband of Eileen B. (O'Neill) Vaughan with whom he had celebrated 37 years of marriage. Born in Long Branch, N.J. he was the son of Evelyn (Bailey) Vaughan and Ernest A. Vaughan of Umatilla, Fl. Sonny was a graduate of the Middletown High School class of 1954 where he was a multiple sport all state athlete. He then entered the army and served during the Korean Conflict. Sonny then attended Syracuse University where he received his B.S. degree and was a member of the 1959 National Championship Football team. Sonny while residing in the Highlands, New Jersey area was a teacher for 13 years, then worked in the construction business and later in the Hotel & Restaurant business. In 1981 he along with his wife Eileen moved to the E. Stroudsburg area where they purchased the Mountain Vista Campgrounds and ran them until the present time. Sonny was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Craig Meadows and while residing in the New Jersey area he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and was a volunteer fireman for many years.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by 4 sons, Jason Vaughan and Joah Vaughan both of E. Stroudsburg, Ernie Vaughan and his wife Hope of Atlantic Highlands, N.J. and Kirk Vaughan and his wife Darlene of Little Egg Harbor, N.J. and a daughter, Sherry Shirley of Toms River, N.J.; 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; a sister, Lilian Shirley and her husband Jim of Umatilla, Fl. and close friend, Mary Turley of E. Stroudsburg. Sonny enjoyed boating, snowmobiling and spending time with his family and friends and also loved his dogs, his coonhound and boxier.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 at 11:30am from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1039 Craigs Meadow Rd., E. Stroudsburg, Pa.18301. Memorial donations or flowers can be sent to the church. The Pula & Bensing Funeral Home, 23 N. 9th. St., Stroudsburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Vaughan
August 10, 2012
Dear Ernie and Family,
We am so sorry about the loss of your beloved father. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies,
Sincerely,
Laurie and Carl Gentry
Christy Brown- Mara
August 8, 2012
Eileen, Ernie, Sherry, Kirk, Jason & Joab. I'm sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
lew brown
August 7, 2012
eileen,ernie,kirk,sherry,jason and joab,this is such sad news ,sonny was a great guy,boss and friend to me growing up ,you are all in my thoughts and prayers ,he will be missed
Barbara Repetski
August 7, 2012
Eileen, Jason, and Joab,
Craig and I want to say that we are here for you if you need us. Sonny was a kind and giving man who always made us feel welcome and a pert of the family when we were with him. He will be missed.
Lou & Kathy Ostermiller
August 7, 2012
Dear Kirk, Ernie & Sherry, Our deepest condolences to all of you. you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Edward Dooley Jr
August 7, 2012
My condolences to the Vaughan family. It was a pleasure knowing Sonny and the Family growing up and I have fond memories of playing the pinball and amusements in what we called "The back room" in their place by the bridge. RIP Sonny, you will be missed!!!
August 7, 2012
Dear Eileen, Jason and Jobe,
We are very sorry for your loss of Sonny, your dear husband, and Father. He was a good man, and will be missed by many. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Much Love,
Dot, Rose and Pat McCloskey
Tom Dooley
August 7, 2012
My condolences to Sonny's family. Growing up in Highlnads I spent alot of time at his family's Vaughan Grill on Rt 36.Many loose coins from my paper route went into the pinball machines there. I remember Sonny best from the time he was a life guard at the Highlands Bridge Beach and his son Ernie was always running and playing at the beach.I think he was playing football at Syracuse at the time and I thought he was a giant because he was so big. He was a great guy! Prayers are extended to his entire family at this difficult time.
Best regards,
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