Peckville in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John "Papa Bear" Henzes

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 26, 2022

1. John "Papa Bear" Henzes Marker

Inscription.

Esteemed Educator, Coach, and Mentor
From 1936 - 1969

His ideals and influence live on
in the students and families
of
Blakely High School

Forever Respected and Remembered

With appreciation to the Papa Bear Club
and his family and friends who
made this statue possible.

Dedicated: May 20, 2007

Erected 2007 by Papa Bear Club, Family and Friends.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 2007.

Location. 41° 28.742′ N, 75° 34.98′ W. Marker is in Peckville, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is on Main Street east of Gravity Street, on the right when traveling east. Monument is near the parking lot entrance north of the John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium and east of Valley View Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Main Street, Peckville PA 18452, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Viet Nam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Blakely Borough WWII Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Gino J. Merli

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(within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); O & W (approx. half a mile away); Fountain of the Immigrants (approx. 0.6 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peckville.

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John "Papa Bear" Henzes Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 26, 2022

2. John "Papa Bear" Henzes Monument

Stadium in distance

John "Papa Bear" Henzes image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 26, 2022

3. John "Papa Bear" Henzes

John F Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 26, 2022

4. John F Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 26, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.