Carol Counterman

Carol Lynn (Van Why) Counterman, 77, of Bartonsville, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, following the death of her beloved husband of over 58 years, Samuel P. Counterman (April 3, 2022). Carol was born in East Stroudsburg, PA on July 23, 1944, daughter to Marion (Decker Van Why Coco) Brooks and Earl Van Why.

With the exception of several years of her childhood spent in the desert southwest, living with the Navajo on a reservation in Monument Valley, AZ, Carol was a lifelong resident of the area. In addition to being a caregiver to several local residents, over the years she was employed at various regional hotels to include Pocono Manor/Carriage House and the old Hill Motor Lodge (Train Coach Restaurant), as well as by a few private residents. She enjoyed gardening, yard sales, reading, traveling to NY, going to shows at Sight and Sound in Lancaster, and being a mom and wife.

In addition to her husband, Carol was preceded in death by siblings Rocco Coco, Christopher Coco and Laurel (VanWhy) Morris-Lucas, as well as several half-siblings she had come to know later in life.

Carol is survived by her four children: Penelope (Penny) (David Emanuel) Henryville, PA, Samuel P. Jr. (Sam) (Jennifer Sworen) Chocowinity, NC, Terri ((John) Michael Radziewski) Annandale, VA, and Scott, Bartonsville, PA; 5 grandchildren: Joe, Matt, Nate, Dylan & John Michael, 3 great grandchildren: Jensen, Avery & Emile; and many nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by sister Patricia (Van Why) Good of East Stroudsburg, brothers, Franklin Coco of Saylorsburg, Charles (Rick) Coco of East Stroudsburg, Lorenzo Coco, Sr. of Scotrun, Jonathan Berman of Stroudsburg, and a half-sibling she met later in life.

At this time there are no plans for a public service. Details for a celebration of life will be provided at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lantermanallenfh.com for the Counterman family.