Community Action Agency of Delaware County Inc.
Edward T. Coleman, a Dunmore native and a graduate of Dunmore Central Catholic High School, was recently recognized for his 50-year career anniversary. Coleman is the founding and current chief executive officer of the agency and DELCO Enterprises. This year Coleman celebrated an impressive 50 years in the Pennsylvania Community Action Agency network, including 45 years as chief executive officer of CAADC.
Coleman credited his career longevity to his humble beginnings, parental influence and Northeast Pennsylvania work ethic.
Upon graduation from Mansfield University, Coleman began his career at the Scranton Lackawanna Human Development Agency (currently ACE NEPA). He started working as part of a job training program for the Scranton-Lackawanna Human Development Agency Inc. in 1975, eventually becoming an assistant director. In April 1980, he relocated to Delaware County and boldly stepped into the position of founding chief executive officer of the agency. His tenure at CAADC has been defined by profound success and impactful achievements over the past 45 years.
Community Bank
Shane Ely, Community Bank (SUBMITTED)
Shane Ely joined the bank as branch and community development manager of the Pittston branch.
Ely will lead strategies to support branch growth and expand business opportunities, while also handling day-to-day operations and guiding staff hiring and training. He will play a key role in fostering strong, ongoing relationships with customers and community partners, delivering comprehensive personal, business and government banking products and solutions to meet the community’s financial needs and support the bank’s continued expansion throughout the region.
Before joining Community Bank, Ely worked at Peoples Security Bank, leading the branch staff and growing deposit opportunities.
Outside of the office, Ely is active in the Seniors in the Park program, creating visibility and education around fraud schemes. He resides in Scranton.
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
Mary Lynn Barletta, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton (SUBMITTED)
Mary Lynn Barletta, RN, Lehigh Valley Home Care-Hazleton, received the international DAISY Award for consistently going above and beyond for her patients. Barletta has also recently received her 30-year pin for dedicating herself to patients at Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health. A celebration in her honor was held with family and colleagues.
New York Air National Guard
Two members of the New York Air National Guard have been promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
Nicholas Flores from Shohola, Pike County, assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing, received a promotion Sept. 14 to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Kelli White from Hawley, Wayne County, assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing, received a promotion Sept. 3 to the rank of captain.
Air National Guard promotions are based on a airman’s overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential.
These promotions recognize the best-qualified airmen for a career in the New York Air National Guard.
Air National Guard Citizen Airmen who serve the state and nation are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits (from the state and federal governments), travel across the globe, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance, and contributions toward retirement programs similar to a 401(k).
St. John’s University
Jay Nathan, St. John’s University (SUBMITTED)
The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announced that Jay Nathan, Ph.D., has received a Fulbright Specialist Award to Mongolia 2025. He has been a resident of Clarks Summit for more than 35 years.
Nathan will complete a project at the National University of Mongolia that aims to exchange knowledge and establish partnerships benefiting participants, institutions and communities both in the U.S. and overseas through a variety of educational and training activities within business administration.
Nathan is a tenured full professor at St. John’s University in New York City, where he teaches international business, global supply chains, strategic management and managing for global success. He was a tenured professor at the University of Scranton, where he continued global engagement in Northeast Pennsylvania, as well. He is passionate about the Fulbright mission, and committed to academic and scholarly exchanges among countries and cultures. The Fulbright Specialist Award to Mongolia 2025 has given him a fresh insight on the challenges of landlocked countries, especially in their quest for modernization.
Wallenpaupack Area School District
Ann Monaghan, Wallenpaupack Area School District (SUBMITTED)
Ann Monaghan, administrative assistant to the principal of Wallenpaupack Area High School, is the Pennsylvania State Education Association’s Dolores McCracken Education Support Professional of the Year for the 2025-26 school year.
Prior to her current role, Monaghan served as the district’s registrar, homeless liaison and attendance officer. Her work with students experiencing homelessness inspired her to partner with school officials and community leaders to launch Hawley Forward, a safe place for students to go after school to get help with their homework, play games or enjoy time with friends.
Monaghan has served 12 years on Hawley Borough Council. She also serves her colleagues as a member of the board of trustees of the Pennsylvania School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS), a position she has held since Jan. 1, 2022.
Monaghan has served as the president of the Wallenpaupack Area Education Support Professionals, her local union, since 2009 and as president of PSEA’s Northeastern Education Support Professional Division for the past two years.