Denna Perfetti, 82 of Forks Twp., PA died Thursday, April 21, 2022 at home. Born October 24, 1939 in East Stroudsburg, PA she was a daughter of the late Denton and Fern (Andress) Fredrick. She was a graduate of East Stroudsburg High School and East Stroudsburg University. She taught biology, anatomy and physiology at the E. Stroudsburg High School for more than 30 years before retiring. Denna loved taking statistics for the High School Women’s Basketball team and following retirement she enjoyed tutoring students.
She is survived by her son David R. Perfetti (Janet Eardley) of Forks Twp., PA; sisters: Dawn Kohl and Deborah Nauman and 2 granddaughters: Emily and Elizabeth. Her husband Robert D. Perfetti died earlier.
A Memorial Service will be held 1 PM Thursday (April 28) at the Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church, 915 N. 5th St., Stroudsburg, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to East Stroudsburg High School South Athletics Dept. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Lori Safin
April 27, 2022 at 11:08 am
RIP Donna. It was a pleasure getting to know you.
Georgina Repsher
April 27, 2022 at 5:36 pm
Don and I were very sorry to hear about Denna’s passing. She was such a sweet lady so kind to everyone. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We are very sorry for your loss. Georgina and Don Repsher
Mick Perfetti
April 28, 2022 at 1:10 pm
I’m so sorry to learn of Aunt Denna’s passing. She will always be remembered fondly..
charles shively
April 28, 2022 at 4:28 pm
Ms Perfetti was one of my favorite teachers in High School. She inspired me to become a teacher and I am now finishing my 25th year as a college Professor of Marketing. She even let me teach the Senior Biology class once when I challenged her “how hard could teaching be”. It was a truly teachable moment. She was never easy on us, but always fair. It was a life well lived.
Sue and Russ Marsh
April 28, 2022 at 9:45 pm
So sorry to hear of Denna’s passing. She genuinely cared about our kids when they were in school and she will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to the family during this difficult time.
Scott Zukowski
May 10, 2022 at 12:10 pm
Echo, Charles Shively’s sentiments…she was never easy, but fair. Mrs. Perfetti had a quiet energy teaching…she wouldn’t give you the answer, but help you objectively to the answer. She’d have been a teacher I’d have loved seeing again at a ESHS South Reunion.