32 Commercial St. Suite 3 PO Box 186, Honesdale, PA 18431
JUSTIN WHITFIELD ESPOSITO MCCLAIN
Enlisting in the US Navy in July 2013 upon graduation from Wallenpaupack High School, Petty Officer 2nd Class, Rank AS2 (AW) as a Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician. He did 2 tours onboard the USS Makin Island, 3 years in Italy. Justin returned to US soil being stationed in San Diego.
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Corner of Cliff St. and Willow Avenue
EUGENE MEHRTENS
Also known as Gene, he was enlisted Navy and ranked as an ABU2 during WWII and Korean War. Gene was a part of the flight deck crew while in the service. He was stationed on the USS Charger, USS Princeton (CV-37), and the USS Saipan (CVL-48) as well as NAS Quonset Point Naval air station. Moving to Wayne County in the 1990s with his family was very active in his church, St Paul’s Lutheran in Hawley. He enjoyed being part of his children’s activities at Wallenpaupack. After getting out of the service he worked as a service manager and mechanic for a dealership in NJ. He passed away in 2007.
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Sunrise Avenue near 177 Sunrise Avenue
PHILLIP M. MESZLER
A veteran of the U.S. Army. Philip entered the army at the age of 22. He was a member of the Army Quarter Master Corps and attained the rank of Private First Class. Serving in WWI was stationed in France where he drove trucks. Philip was honorably discharged in May of 1919. Upon his discharge, he returned to Wayne County where he was a lifelong resident. He built, owned, and operated Bernadette Lodge in Beach Lake.
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Sunrise Avenue in front of Pet Central
PAUL MIKULAK SR.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy. Paul served during WWII and was a Navy Seabee. He operated heavy equipment. His home port was in California. After completion of his Navy career, he returned home to Wayne County where he was a Chef.
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On 9th St and Central Park
DANIEL MILLER
Major Daniel "Dan" Miller served with the United States Air Force and PA Army Reserve National Guard. Dan had a long history of service from 1977-78 with USAF and 1981-2001 PA ARNG. Receiving Army Achievement Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon for Rifle and Pistol, Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Overseas, Armed Forces Reserve Military, National Defense Service, plus multiple training and officer certifications. During his stint in the AF, he was an aerospace ground equipment mechanic in Alaska. He started as an enlisted soldier in the PA Army National Guard, becoming an officer in 1984 with continued advancement to the position of Major. As an officer, Major Miller commanded 3 units within the 109th Infantry, 1st Battalion (Honesdale to Headquarters Co. in Harrisburg.) A story that brought a smile to Dan's face was during a live-fire training exercise. Dan was riding on the side of a Huey, strapped in and standing on the running board. As they made their final approach to the firing range, they were greeted with a BIG surprise! Alongside the Huey came an A10 Warthog that proceeded to fire its Gatling gun and obliterate the target. Dan would say how you could not hear the A10 coming over the noise of the Huey but every fiber in his body felt the pressure from the gun being fired. He would have liked to be riding in the A10 while it made its attack run. Dan lived in Wayne County for 39 years where he had a career in managerial positions in manufacturing. He was an avid supporter of several local organizations such as Boy Scout Troop #1, Habitat for Humanity, and Masonic Lodge #218. Daniel passed away in June 2019 after a 12-year “fight” with colon cancer. He was proud, strong, and valiant.
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445 Terrace St.
floyd e. miller
U.S. Army PFC "Pinky" Miller was stationed at Fort Meade during the Korean Conflict 1950-1952. Trained as a mechanic. Pinky was a lifelong resident of Wayne Co. living in the Welcome Lake area. Pinky returned home to work at Farview State Hospital, Waymart, PA as a guard and supervisor.
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441 Terrace St
DAVID CarLTON MITCHELL
A veteran of the U.S. Navy. David served during the Vietnam era in the submarine service and attained the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class. He had several duty stations including New London, Connecticut stateside, and foreign ports in Rota, Spain, and Holy Lock, Scotland. David earned and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Polaris Deterrent Patrol Pin, and Submarine Dolphins (Qualified Submarines). He is a lifelong resident of Wayne County and returned after he completed military service. David worked as a Land Surveyor and also worked for the Wayne Conservation District.
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423 Terrace St
JOHN OTTO MITCHELL
A veteran of the U.S. Navy. After the service, he moved to Alaska and managed a convenience store.
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437 Terrace
rOGER F. MITCHELL
A veteran of the U.S. Army. Roger served during the Vietnam era entering the Army in September of 1962. He worked as a mechanic working on trucks, jeeps, and backup motors. He attained the rank of SP4. His duty station was Fort Lewis, Washington. After his military service in September of 1965, he worked as a carpenter and also worked in a paper mill while in Washington state.
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339 Terrace St
SHELDON CHARLES MITCHELL
- A veteran of the U.S. Army. Between the Army Reserves and the Army, Sheldon proudly served during the Global War on Terrorism totaling 28 years. He was with the Army Engineers and he was a carpentry and masonry specialist. He attained the rank of Sergeant First Class. Sheldon was stationed at various duty stations from Fort Drum, New York to Schofield Barricks, Hawaii to Grafenwoehr, Germany, and several in between. He earned and was awarded many medals and ribbons which include Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star. Sheldon was also awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal with 3 Campaign Stars, Overseas Service Ribbon, Component Overseas Training Ribbon, and the NATO Medal. Sheldon retired from the Army in October of 2020.
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Corner of Ray St & Terrace St
ARTHUR "ARKIE" MOLLER
A veteran of the U.S. Army. Arkie entered the Army in 1955 during the Cold War. He was with the Military Police (MP) and stationed in Germany. He achieved the rank of SP3. On completion, of his military service, he worked as a Lineman for the NY State Electric and Gas Company. He currently resides at Bethany Village in Wayne County.
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Corner of 12th St & Church St
HELEN MUNDY
A veteran of the U.S. Army. Helen was a military nurse during the Korean Conflict and attained the rank of Lieutenant. She was stationed at Walter Reed Army Hospital. After her time in the service, Helen was a stay-at-home Mom.
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Sunrise Avenue by G.W. Kinsman's
robert j. mundy
A veteran of the U.S. Army. Bob served in WWII as a medic. He was stationed in Luxembourg, Germany. He was awarded a Bronze Star. A lifelong resident of Wayne County, Bob returned here after his military service and operated a car dealership.
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Sunrise Avenue by G.W. Kinsman's
john m. murray
A veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and Air Force Reserve. John served in WWll. He was an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor and attained the rank of Lt. Col. John was stationed in England. He earned and was awarded the European Theater of Operations Medal with 6 bronze battle stars and 6 Overseas Service Bars. After the war, he returned to Wayne County where he was born and raised. John helped run his family business, the well-known Murray Company.
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Corner of 7th St & Church St
RICHARD W. MURTHA
A veteran of the U.S. Army. Dick was an Army Medic during the Korean Conflict. He attained the rank of Medical Technician 5th Grade. Dick was a long-time resident of Honesdale.
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223 Terrace St
PATRICK J. NEWCOMB
A/2C (P) the United States Air Force, better known as "Poppy Rock '' to those who knew and loved him. Served in Guam-Philippines as an Air Force Radio Repairman I after completing a course at the USAF Technical School on Dec. 06, 1955. He worked with the Hercules Propeller Airplane that flew directly into tropical cyclones to gain information and measurements from inside the storm. Patrick was honorably discharged and returned home to have a career as a Wallpaper Hanger and Painter.
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On Terrace St by Wayne Inn
CLARENCE A. NOBLE
A veteran of the U.S. Army. He served in WWI. Clarence was a member of the 25th Balloon Company stationed in France and attained the rank of Private. His duties comprised going up in balloon-carrying conveyances to do surveillance over the French countryside at night. He enlisted in the Army in December 1917 and returned home in June 1919. When WWI ended in November of 1918 he was able to witness the signing of the Armistice and was always very proud to have been there. Clarence voluntarily extended his service as part of the American Expeditionary Forces and his family still has a letter from General John J. Pershing thanking him for extending his service. He was the receptor of the Victory Medal and the United States Forces Medal. Clarence returned to the family farm in Calkins. In 1922 he married Lucille Hopkins and together they raised five children, a son, and four daughters. Clarence was a proud veteran and was a 50-year member of the Major David McKelvey Peterson Post, American Legion in Honesdale, and the National Association of the American Balloon Corps Veterans.
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Corner of 9th St and Church St at Park Hotel & Apartments
CLYDE OLVER
A veteran of the US Army. Clyde served during WWII, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. As a member of the 34th Infantry Division, Clyde engaged in battles in North Africa and Italy. During the first Battle of Monte Cassino, he was wounded attempting to retrieve other injured soldiers. Clyde was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. After the war, Clyde became a Special Agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. After retiring from the FBI, he became a Private Investigator.
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Near Brown St on Willow Avenue
floyd t. olver
A veteran of the US Army. Clyde served during WWII, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. As a member of the 34th Infantry Division, Clyde engaged in battles in North Africa and Italy. During the first Battle of Monte Cassino, he was wounded attempting to retrieve other injured soldiers. Clyde was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. After the war, Clyde became a Special Agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. After retiring from the FBI, he became a Private Investigator.
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Near Gulf station on Willow Avenue
