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Paula Meckes Obituary

Paula Kay Meckes, age 71 of Jackson Township, Stroudsburg, PA passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her home. Paula was the loving wife of Randy H. Meckes. They celebrated their 54th Wedding Anniversary on June 5th. She was born in East Stroudsburg, PA on December 28, 1953, daughter of the late Paul and Glenda (Frailey) Miller. Paula had worked as in housekeeping for Heath Village Retirement Community in Hackettstown, NJ for 19 years until retiring in 2019. We have been blessed with the presence of Paula in our lives. She will be deeply missed by her husband: Randy H. Meckes of Stroudsburg, PA, her daughters: Wendy Ebert and spouse Ernest of Stroudsburg, PA, Karen Christener and spouse Edwin of Pocono Summit, PA and Beth Arenz and spouse Timothy of Henryville, PA. She was the loving grandmother to: Scott (Heather), Michael (Debra), Corina, Edwin, Kaitlyn (Evan), Justina, Daniel, Natasha, Kayla, Cody, Tyler and Drew, a great grandmother to: Skylar, Brantley, Hayley, Leo, Jason, Aiden, Luna, Hunter, Hayden, Chase, Tanner, Cerebella, Maisie and Scarlett and a great granddaughter: Lilly Sue on the way, due in September. Paula is also survived by a brother: Randy Kenneth Miller and spouse Elizabeth of Stafford, MO. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Interment is private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made In Loving Memory of Paula Kay Meckes to: AWSOM (Animal Welfare Society of Monroe), P. O. Box 13, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA is entrusted with her arrangements. www.gowerfuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Paula, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jul. 4, 2025.

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July 9, 2025

So sorry to hear about Paula! My thoughts and prayers are with you and family through the difficult days ahead! Linda Shoemaker

Joseph and Beverly Yedinak

July 6, 2025

Our deepest Sympathy Beth and Tim and Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Paula rest in peace.

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