The Obituary Section

Jose Rodriguez

, Pennsylvania

Jose M. Rodriguez aka Magician Joseph Raven of Stroudsburg Pennsylvania passed away Monday August 17 2026 at his home. Born on March 23 1955 in Bayamon Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Jose and Graciella Claudio. Jose is survived by his children Lourdes Missun and her husband Alexander Turey Rodriguez Mariel Rodriguez and his exwifes daughter Angelique Horowitz grandson Jacob Missun ex wife and dear friend Stacy Rodriguez former wives Jacqueline Rodriguez and Janice and many dear friends. Jose started his career as a Community Service Officer with the NYC Police Department then pivoted to becoming a NYC Corrections Officer at Rikers Island for 20 years prior to retirement. He was accountable for the care custody control and supervision of detainees and staff at the Adolescent Reception and Detention Center. He was very proud of his perfect attendance award for 5 years. Jose received an Associates Degree…

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Henry Scheaffel

, Pennsylvania

Henry Michael Scheaffel passed away peacefully at home in the presence of loving friends and family members on August 19 2026. He was 96 years young. Born to Frederick and Mary Koheler Scheaffel he was predeceased by his siblings Frederick Scheaffel Jr. and Lucy LaForte his wife MaryAnn DAgostino in 2014 and sadly by his only son Henry Skip Scheaffel in 1978. A dedicated member of The National Guard he would reminisce about his duties as a tank operator and mechanic and about the times his unit would travel over the Brooklyn Bridge to New York City by tank. He started his working career as a jeweler in his uncles business but then spent decades as a Tool and Die Maker in NY and NJ. He moved his family to New Jersey in the late 1950s and raised his family of 6 children in Clifton NJ. He loved gatherings with…

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