Stephen V. Monaghan, age 55, of Hegins, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital, Allentown, PA.

He was born on July 19, 1970 to the late James Sr. and Marie LaCrosse.

He loved to be outdoors, hunting, fishing, or throwing horseshoes.

He entered the work force at a young age, with jobs ranging from security to masonry work to manufacturing.

He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Simone (Drew) of Bonita Springs, FL, his son, William Eisele (Missy) of Valley View; three grandchildren: Courtney Eisele, Jorden Eisele, Jaxon Simone, and a grandson on the way; a great-granddaughter: Zara Klinger; three sisters: Lisa (Craig) Loranger, of Wisconsin, Lori Knopp, Mount Carmel, and Colleen (Charles) Andrews, of Fountain Springs; a brother, James Jr. (Carol), of Harrisburg; a brother in law, George Shoemaker, Hegins; nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, he is preceded in death by his spouse, Karen Shoemaker Monaghan and a brother, Joseph Monaghan.

A Celebration of Life will be held on his 56th birthday, July 19th, at Valley View Park.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc, Valley View, is honored to serve the Monaghan family. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com