Shirley Kaetzel's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2025 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Shirley Kaetzel

August 14, 1929 - October 3, 2025 (96 years old)

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Shirley Kaetzel's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2025 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home, Inc. & Cremation Service

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Shirley Kaetzel

August 14, 1929 - October 3, 2025 (96 years old)

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Shirley Kaetzel Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley Kaetzel of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, who passed away on October 3, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley Kaetzel or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As Shirley departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Shirley may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Shirley leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her husband Clark Kaetzel; her parents, Carl Decker and Edith Decker; and her brothers, Marshall Decker, Carl Decker and George Decker.

She is survived by: her children, Douglas Lockard (Sandy), Gary Lockard (Barbara), Dale Lockard (Diane) and Mariellen Porter (Gregg).

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Keokee Chapel Cemetery (152 Koerner Road, Cresco, PA 18326).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home, Inc. & Cremation Service



Thu

Oct 09

Graveside service

1:00 PM

Keokee Chapel Cemetery
152 Koerner Road, Cresco, PA 18326

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