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Ernest Counterman Obituary
Born on April 14, 1936, in East Stroudsburg, he was the son of the late Ernest B. and Catherine (Gallagher) Counterman. He was a lifelong resident of Monroe county.
He was a member of the Salvation Army, East Stroudsburg.
Prior to his retirement 15 years ago, he worked as a landscaper for John Burrus Landscaping, Brodheadsville, and he previously worked at the former LaBar's Rhododendron Nursery, Stroudsburg.
He is survived by his two sons, Thomas J. Counterman and his wife, Dahlia Miller, of Snydersville, and Ernest W. Counterman of East Stroudsburg; seven grandchildren, Amanda Margretta, Crystal Margretta, Sarah Counterman, Christopher Counterman, Hayley Counterman, Cassidy Miller and Taylor Miller; and a great-grandson, James F. Elliott III. He is also survived by three sisters, Lucy Gueiss and her husband, Robert, Eleanor Counterman and Susan Weidenbaum, all of East Stroudsburg; his brother, Robert Counterman and his companion, Mary Ealey, of Tobyhanna; and nine nieces and nephews and their families.
He was predeceased by his three sisters, Shirley and Mary Ann Counterman of East Stroudsburg and Catherine "Kate" Kerprich of Mount Carmel.
There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Salvation Army, 226 Washington St., East Stroudsburg. Cremation was private in the H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg. Memorial funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Salvation Army with Captain and Mrs. Thomas Babbitt officiating. Burial of his cremated remains will immediately follow the service in the Stroudsburg Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to help with funeral costs in care of the Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home, 23 N.Ninth St., Stroudsburg PA 18360.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Counterman
Shelley McNeely ( Margetta)
August 3, 2008
To the Counterman Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sonny was a very funny man. He was a wonderful grandfather to my 3 girls...Amanda, Crystal, Sarah... They all loved him very much... Well at least he's not suffering and not in anymore pain..And he's with his loving wife, also with other family members.. He will always be in our hearts... God Bless you All...
Shelley
beverly and harvey fish
August 2, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Crystal Margretta
August 1, 2008
Pap,
I"m so sorry that you had to leave us.....I'm going to miss you soo much. But, just think now you are finally with your loved ones again... And also all your pain and suffering is all gone. You will always and forever be in my heart.... God Bless You...
I love you Pappy.....
Love your grandaughter,
Crystal Lee Margretta
Ashton and Nichole Patterson
July 31, 2008
Ernie and Amanda and the rest of the family I am sorry to hear about your loss. our prayers are with you all.
amanda margretta
July 31, 2008
pap, i miss you so much, and you will be loved and missed, you are in a better place now, you are with everyone that loves you. i will be thinking about you all the time. you will be in my heart and dreams, and it is so sad that you had to go, but now you are in no more pain, and everyone will be fine down here. so may you rip in heaven , i love you and miss you so much. i will see you again.
love your grandaughter,
amanda jo
Barbara Margretta
July 31, 2008
Ihad only met Sonny twice through Diane,she was my friend and neighbor.my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
pleasent valley manor
July 31, 2008
he will be missed.......
kathy counterman
July 31, 2008
we will never forget ya..we love n miss ya uncle sonny
kathy,allen & ryan
Richard (Dick) Van Auken
July 31, 2008
To the entire Family; Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prays are with you always. Sonny was a great friend and will be missed.
lori counterman
July 31, 2008
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
(Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!)
we will never forget you
love,
jim, lori, kandice and jimmy counterman
Shelly McCarthy
July 31, 2008
To the Counterman,Gueiss, Cleveland, Talbert Family, Miller Family,
Sorry for the loss of your Brother, Uncle, Grandfather,
He lived a long life and will be missed by all that knew him.
The McCarthyFamily
Ray & Mary Tregellas
July 31, 2008
We have not known Sonny very long but we came to love him and we will miss him. Our prayer is that God will give you comfort and strength and during these difficult days may you experience the beautiful presence of our loving God and be assured that Sonny is "Safe in the arms of Jesus".
Linda and Mick Perfetti
July 31, 2008
Booby,SusieAndLucy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.You took such good care of Sonny,but you take good care of everyone,Bless you all.
Linda Perfetti
sheila and douglas fish
July 31, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
diane stone van buskirk
July 31, 2008
sonny was a nice guy knew him from the family rest in peace sonny
--Butch--Joanne(widdoss)--Butch Jr-- --Werkheiser family
July 31, 2008
Bob & Mary and extended families.
Our sincerest sympathy in your time of loss. Take comfort in remembering all the good times.
Sincerely
Bob And Ruth Ann Counterman
July 31, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
robin wolbert
July 31, 2008
with our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow Mary & Robin Wolbert
Jessica & Bobby Young
July 31, 2008
I am so sadden for your loss. I knew the counterman's and they are nice people and my family knew them as well. I am so sorry to here about the bad news may god be with you at this time. Keep your heads up and be there for each other and stay strong for one another
sarah counterman
July 31, 2008
Pap,
I miss you and love you dearly. You went out of this world so peacefully. Just think you are in no more pain and you are finally with your wife, mom, dad, and sisters again. I will see you again. Your great grandson loves you too.
dorothy clark
July 31, 2008
sorry for your lost we will pray for your family
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