Harriet Ann Pensyl, lifelong resident of Stroudsburg, PA, passed away at the age of 79 on September 15th, 2025. Harriet was born on November 12th, 1945, to Marie Stitzer in East Stroudsburg, PA. She retired from Walmart after being a devoted employee for 26 years. Harriet spent most of her days spending time with family which was her favorite. Besides spending time with family, she enjoyed playing pool on the VFW’s pool team. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Pensyl Jr. and her brothers Charlie Stitzer and Albert Ludwig. Harriet is survived by her 3 siblings: Marylou Counterman, Charolette Miller, and Charlie Smith; children: Edward Pensyl III and Tobi Pensyl; grandchildren: Cody Pensyl, Sammy Pensyl, Max Pensyl, Briana Pensyl; great- grandchildren: Lorelei Pensyl, Cole Pensyl, Dominic Pensyl, Alanna Pensyl, Aurora Mayoral, Gavin Bates, and Briona Bates. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A memorial will be held on Sunday October 5th at 2:00 at the East Stroudsburg VFW Post 2540.
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