In Loving Memory
Leeann Strunk
November 11, 1957 - March 13, 1997


Leeann died at the age of 39. She was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday March 12 with what was supposed to be the flu. On Thursday March 13 at 4:35 p.m., she passed away. Her cause of death was later found to be due to the Hantavirus. She was the first person in Pennsylvania that was known to have died from the illness. Leeann was the oldest of four girls born to Frederick and Elsie Beaver. She was born in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. She lived in the area her whole lifetime. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother, which she never got to be as her grandchildren were born after she passed away. Leeann was the type of person who saw the good in everyone. She enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. She would give you the shirt off her back and never had an unkind word towards anyone. She worked at J.A. Reinhardt & Company in Mountainhome for 16 years. She was a hard worker who took pride in her job. Some of Leeann's favorite things were seagulls, clowns, plastic canvas, planting flowers, playing cards, Jeff Gordon, camping, and going to the lake. But most of all she loved her Little Debbie snack cakes. She is survived by her mother and father, Frederick and Elsie Beaver of Stroudsburg, PA; three sisters, Lori Molyneaux of Snydersville, PA, Lisa Slashinski of East Stroudsburg, PA, and Jennifer Clark of Stroudsburg, PA; her husband, Harold Strunk Jr. of Cresco, PA; two sons, Christopher Strunk of Lansford, PA and Daryl Strunk of Cresco, PA; two daughter-in-laws, Vera Strunk of Landsford, PA and Debbie Strunk of Cresco, PA; three grandsons,Triston Strunk of Lansford, PA and Nathan and Jacob Strunk of Cresco, PA; three brother-in-laws, Teddy Molyneaux of Snydersville, Dan Slashinski of East Stroudsburg, and Will Clark of Stroudsburg, PA; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, friends and her beloved dog, Bo, who is now with her.

Leeann with her father on July 4, 1958 at seven months of age.
Leeann in her kitchen

Leeann (L) with (L-R) Jennifer, Mom, Dad, Lisa, and Lori

A Letter to My Daughter Leeann

For such a short time of your life you were mine. Out of love you were created and it's out of love I know I must let you go. I will never get to see you again. We will never get to laugh over silly things again. We will never get to celebrate holidays with you or go shopping or just talk like we used to. You will never get to see your grandchildren play or hear their voices. How sad you had to leave us so soon. I hope you know how much you were loved. Tears warm my face. And emptiness chills my heart. It just seems so unfair to be alive. How cruel everyone seems. How can they smile and carry on when you have been taken for me? Shouldn't they still be sorry? Shouldn't they still grieve? Or is it I who should move on. Have they forgotten a piece of my soul died with you? Should I laugh? Should I smile? Should I breathe? Should I live? So unfinished your life was. But how much I have learned. Through my tragic loss I gained incredible insight. How much I now appreciate each seemingly insignificant detail of life. Faith makes me strong. Hope makes me smile. I take comfort knowing one day, upon heavenly clouds, I, your mother, will hold you to my heart once again. Be strong Leeann. I miss you with all my heart.

Love, Mom

Leeann's grandsons (L-R) Triston, Nathan, and Jacob


How I would like to be remembered after I die ~

I would like to be remembered by everyone as a person with a pleasant and humorous attitude. I want people to remember me being happy and always smiling; yet serious when I need to be.
My husband should remember me as being a loving, sharing and caring wife, always being there for him when he needs me. Very often, I try to save the peace, so we didn't argue much. Whenever he would ask me for help or to do something for him, I would be there to do it.
My children should remember me as a good mother. I am always there when they need me. Most of the time, I would get them out of hot water with their father. When they need a ride to here or there, "Mom's Taxi" is always ready to go. The boys know that when they need comforting and love, that I am there for them. Also a helping hand with chores and homework. I make sure they have clean clothes and a full belly. My children constantly tell me how much they love me. When I need them, they are there with a big hug and kiss for me.
At my job, I would like to be remembered as a hard worker. I take alot of pride in my work. Also I am very responsible and careful about the jobs I do. I am alwyas there to help or teach my co-workers the things they need to know to make their job easier for them.
My family will always remember me, even if no one else does.

Written by Leeann Strunk on October 17, 1991

Leeann's final resting place at Prospect Cemetery in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. She continues to live, however, in the hearts of her family and all those who knew her.

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This memorial lovingly submitted by Leeann's sister, Lisa

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