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Stephen Rosencrance Obituary
Stephen Rosencrance, 49, of Falls, died Thursday, April 29, 2010, in the Hospice Care of the VNA Inpatient Unit Heritage House, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Scranton, he was a son of the late Robert and Sarah Herron Rosencrance. He attended Wyoming Area schools. Stephen was a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of the Falls Lions Club and was an avid outdoorsman, loving to fish and hunt. Preceding him in death was a brother, Jeff. Surviving are his wife, the former Marion Coolbaugh; children, Sean and Adam, at home, and Kristin Long and her husband, Nicholas, Elmira, N.Y.; grandson, Trevin Long; brothers, Bob, Waymart, and Tom, Clarks Summit; sisters; Ellen Dymond, Falls; Penny Rosencrance, Falls; Debbie Doran, Clarks Summit, and Candy Rosencrance, Wyoming; as well as nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends today from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
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Brenda (Klimas) Elston & Family
May 4, 2010
We are so saddened to hear this news & our deepest sympathy is extended to the families. May God's peace sustain you & bring comfort to your hearts during this difficult time. Our deepest apologies for not being present to offer our condolences & support as we only recently learned of your loss. We hold you in our prayers and in our thoughts.
Jenny Remetta
May 3, 2010
Mare, Chrissy, Sean & Adam- I'm sorry about Uncle Steve =( And I'm sorry I missed the funeral. I wanted to go but I just recently found out today it was on Saturday. I'll always remember him && miss him alot. Love you all!
Joe and Ida Mae Wall
May 2, 2010
Marion, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, we are so sorry for your loss. We were not aware of Steve's passing until Saturday morning and did not know any of the arrangements for the viewing, we are so sorry we didn't make it. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anita St. Clair
May 2, 2010
Marion, I didn't know Stevie passed away until Saturday morning. I am so sorry we didn't make it to the viewing, we found out about it Sunday morning. Dad really wanted to be there.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Be thankful for the memories you have of him and let them help you through these hard times.
God bless you and your family.
Jay Smith and Kerry O'Brien
May 2, 2010
Mare, So sorry to hear about Stevie. We only recently heard he was sick. Our prayers are with you and your whole family. Steve was a super guy and will be greatly missed.
Larry and Rosemary Herron
May 2, 2010
We are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Amy Cooley
May 1, 2010
Mare, I am so sorry for your loss and I am so so sad to hear this news. I didnt even know Stevie was sick and my heart aches that I couldn't be there to help and lend my support in any way. I always loved him and you. I will miss his smile and his wonderful sense of humor! God bless you and your kids.
May 1, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. Will keep you all in our prayers and may your memories sustain you at this time. God Bless.
Con and Mabel Shaver Boyle
Mark Sparky,Cheese Pocceschi
May 1, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all of you.Steve was agood friend& co worker,I'll remember his great humor and pool playing.He will always remain in my thoughts.
Carl Long
May 1, 2010
Heartfelt tears of sadness for Marion and the children. We wish you all the comfort and peace that is necessary to sustain you in these moments of grief. We cannot adequately express our sadness.
May 1, 2010
we are very sorry for you and your family for your loss. May God bless all of you in your most difficult time.
Aaron and Fran Herron
alice gunton
May 1, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Arlene Kudrako/Balutis
May 1, 2010
Mair, my heart goes out to you on the loss of Steve. I know there are no words that I can say to ease your pain and the loss you are feeling. I just hope you find comfort through your children, grandchild, family and friends. Steve was a great guy and will be missed by many.
I will keep you and the entire Rosencrance family in my thoughts and prayers.
RIP Steve!
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