Carmen J. McTernan, 80, of Saylorsburg, passed away peacefully at the St. Luke’s Hospice House in Bethlehem Friday morning June 21 after suffering a stroke on June 3. She was born in San Juan Puerto Rico on June 1, 1939. Carmen went on to graduate from the University of Puerto Rico, and then worked as a Legal secretary to Judge Tilen in the Superior Court until her marriage to Michael P. McTernan in 1962. The couple and their children moved back to the states in 1976. Having raised her three children, Carmen then worked at Pine Brook Bible Conference serving as Administrative Secretary to seven directors from 1982-2002 when she retired. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Michael “Mac” McTernan: son; Michael K. McTernan and wife Tracy of Minisink Hills: daughters; Brenda Lewis and husband Keith of Saylorsburg, Jennifer Joyce and husband Kevin of Woodale: 6 granddaughters, 2 grandsons and 2 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will take place on Saturday July 13, 2019 at 1:00PM followed by a luncheon. Family and friends please gather at Berean Bible Fellowship Church 1028 Tara View Dr. Stroudsburg PA prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the church in Carmen’s honor.
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