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Sunday, January 27, 2013
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Breakfast buffet planned at HUMC
A breakfast buffet will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Huntsville United Methodist Church, 2355 Huntsville Road, Shavertown. Breakfast includes eggs, home fries, pancakes, sausage, toast, juice, coffee and tea. Cost is $7 for adults while children and senior citizens eat free.
Pancake Supper set
A Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Noxen United Methodist Church, Route 29. For a donation of $6, participants will receive pancakes (plain or buckwheat), fruit toppings, sausage or ham, scrambled eggs, applesauce and dessert, plus juice, coffee or tea.
Ash Wednesday services scheduled
Rev. Kathleen Jamhoury, interim pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 105 Irem Road, Dallas, has announced that the church will hold an Ash Wednesday Service at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13. The imposition of ashes and the Lords Supper will be observed.
Meditation during Lent at St. Peter’s
St. Peter’s Church, 3832 SR 6 East, Tunkhannock, will offer quiet music and meditation Wednesdays during
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Lent, Feb. 20 through March 27, as a way of opening the “thin place” between God and people. A soup supper will precede the service. Supper begins at 6:30 p.m. and the services begin at 7 p.m. For more information, call St. Peter’s at 836-2233 or Reverend Lou at 878-4670.
Spaghetti dinner
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A spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Huntsville United Methodist Church, 2355 Huntsville Road, Shavertown. Take-outs will be available from 3 to 6 p.m. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, dinner roll and beverage. Cost is $7.50 for adults and $4.50 for children age 6 and under. To pre-order tickets, call 477-3748.
Campaign looks for meaning of life Cross Creek Community Church, 370 Carverton Road, Trucksville, will begin a church-wide campaign, “What On Earth Am I Here For?” written by Rick Warren, author of the No. 1 all-time best-selling hardback book, “The Purpose Driven Life.” All across America and around the world, thousands of churches will start a campaign, answering three of life’s most important questions: the question of existence, “Why am I alive?, the question of significance, “Does my life
matter?” and the question of purpose, “What on earth am I here for?” Cross Creek Community Church will begin its campaign on Sunday, Feb. 3 during both Sunday morning services at 9 and 10:45 a.m. This six-week campaign will continue each Sunday morning and include over 40 life groups that meet at various times and locations throughout the week. For more information, contact Laura Sarnak at 6960399.
Grief support sessions at TUMC Grief support sessions are available at the Trucksville United Methodist Church, 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville for anyone who has lost a loved one. Whether the loss is recent, a few months ago or even years, members of the community are invited to share in the discussion or just listen. Brenda Birdsall, who has town, died on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2012. He was born in Hazleton on Nov. 27, 1943 and graduated from Berwick High School, class of 1961. He worked for 48 years at Certainteed in Mountain Top and was a member of the UAW Local 365. He was a member of St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown. Surviving are his wife, the former Patricia Bednarek, to whom he was married for nearly 50 years; sons, Michael, of Rochester, N.Y.; John, of Dallas; daughter, Andrea Michalek, of Dresher; five grandchildren. Memorial donations to the Back Mountain Food Pantry, 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville, PA 18708.
BALOGA - Emily R., 95, formerly of Dallas, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Ideal Nursing Center, Endicott, N.Y. She was born in Wilkes-Barre and attended Coughlin High School. She had worked in the garment industry in Dallas before her retirement. She was associated with the Blind Association in WilkesBarre for many years and also the Arts Club in Wilkes-Barre and Dallas. She was a member of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas, before moving to Endicott. Surviving are daughters, Mary Ann Gulius, Florida; Christine Blight, Vestal, N.Y.; three grandsons; seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and a niece. JENKINS - Eva Mae, 98, of DalMemorial donations to the Blind Association, 1825 Wyom- las and formerly of Edwardsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, in ing Ave., Exeter, PA 18643. the Presbyterian Hospital, CharCARTER - Charlotte G., 98, lotte, N.C. He was born on Dec. 10, 1914, formerly of Kingston and Dallas, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in the was educated in the EdwardsManor Care Health Services, of ville public school system and was a graduate of Edwardsville Kingston. She was born in Wilkes-Barre High School, class of 1933. She and was a graduate of Wyoming was employed by the local garSeminary and Drexel University, ment industry of Wyoming Valwhere she received her bache- ley. She was a member of the lor’s degree in Business AdminisLarksville United Methodist tration. She was a member of the Church and a trustee of the Trucksville United Methodist church for many years. She was a Church for more than 50 years. former member of the Sunday For many years, she was a volun- school class, as well as the Nesteer at Nesbitt Hospital and a bitt Auxiliary and the Social Club member of the Nesbitt Hospital of the Meadows. Surviving are her daughter, Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Eastern Star Chapter Lorelle Krueger, Charlotte, N.C., with whom she resided; a grand390 of Reading. Surviving are her children, Vir- son, three great-granddaughters, ginia Carter Seal, Royersford; Ju- nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions to the dith Cohen, Sacramento, Calif.; four grandchildren, five great- Larksville United Methodist grandchildren, nieces and neph- Church, 147 Wilson St., Larksville, PA. ews. CORTSEN - Genevieve A., of the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. She was born in Pittston, was a graduate of the former St. John’s High School, Pittston, and the former Smith School of Practical Nursing. She was a member of Gate of Heaven Roman Catholic Church, Machell Avenue, Dallas, and the Mercy Center Auxiliary, also in Dallas. Surviving are a nephew, a niece, several grandnieces, grandnephews, six great-grandnephews and a great-grandniece.
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KNECHT - Gerald David, 66, of Trojan Road, Hunlock Creek, died on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at home. He was born May 26, 1946, in Wilkes-Barre and was employed as a welder by Air Products and Chemicals until his retirement. Surviving are the mother of his four children, Deborah Knecht; his children, Sheila Nicoletti, with whom he resided; Kelly, Exeter; Sherry, West Wyoming; Walter, Wyoming; five grandchildren and a niece.
LONG - Elizabeth M. “Betty” (Klinger), 85, of Benton, died on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at BonDENT - Jack L., 69, of Shaver- ham Nursing Center, where she
many years of experience in grief counseling and hospice care, leads the group in the newly-renovated “Quiet Room” (opposite rooms 4/5) in the Educational Building. Group meetings are planned for 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is Feb. 20. For more information, call the church office at 696-3897. had been a resident since Nov. 16. She was born May 9, 1927, in Sugarloaf Township. She owned Betty’s Fabric in Broadway, was a friendly face at the former Long’s Hardware in Sweet Valley and Shickshinny. She was also known for baking those famous “Betty’s Pies” for the Pine Cone Restaurant in Shickshinny. She was an active volunteer at Bonham Nursing Center and also ather church, Benton Christian Church. Surviving are her children, Richard H., Shavertown; Bonnie S. Evans, Sweet Valley; Eric D., Mechanicsburg; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a sister, Barbara White, Louisville, Ohio. Memorial donations to the Benton Christian Church, P.O. Box 264, Benton, PA 17814. MAY - Marion Louise, 77, of Dallas, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. She was born in Lake Township on June 5, 1935, and was a member of the Outlet Bible Tabernacle, Lehman. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Ralph R. May Sr.; sons, Ralph (Rick) Jr., of Sweet Valley; Eugene, of Dallas; and Alan, of Nanticoke; daughters, Valerie, of Back Mountain; and Helen Davis, of Dallas; two grandchildren; a brother, Pete London, of Harveys Lake; sisters, Ethel Bielecki, of Harveys Lake; and Flora Milbrodt, of Stanfield, Ore. McGOVERN – Emma L., 88, of Ruggles (Lake Township), died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at the Lakeside Nursing Center, Dallas. McGUIRE - Carl A., 78, of Kingston Township, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at his home. He was born in Moosic and attended Moosic High School. He was employed for 35 years and retired from the Chamberlain Corp., Scranton. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, the former Josephine Krispin; Kingston Township; daughters, Laura O’Malley, Centermoreland; Melinda, East Dallas; Carol, Dallas; Marianne Karalunas, East Dallas; two grandchildren; brother, Donald, Moosic; aunts, nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to Medical Oncology Associates Prescription Assistance Fund, 382 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704 or to St. Frances Cabrini Church, 585 Mt. Olivet Road, Wyoming,
The Altar and Rosary Society of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas, held installation of officers on Monday, Jan. 14. The Rev. Daniel A. Toomey led the installation ceremony with prayer and blessings for the officers and members. From left, are Marianne Cogan, corresponding secretary; Sharon Lumbis, first vice president; Karla Haydam, second vice president; Rev. Toomey, Renee Benedetti, president; Angie Murray, treasurer; and Mary Beth O’Konski, secretary.
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Senior Citizens Centers sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties offer hot noon meals Monday through Friday to people 60 years of age or older. Donations from participants are gratefully accepted and needed in order to expand this program. The Dallas Senior Center is located in the Twin Stacks Building on Route 309. The following is the menu for the week of Jan. 28: MONDAY: Sweet and sour beef, steamed Asian vegetables, white rice, whole wheat bread, fruit and yogurt, margarine, milk and coffee. TUESDAY: Roast ham, parsley boiled potatoes, lima beans, whole wheat dinner PA 18644. MEYERS - Raymond, 100, of Tavern Road, Hunlock Creek, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at home. He was born Dec. 14, 1912, in Drums, attended the Calvary Bible Chapel and served as deacon. He was self-employed as a timberman and was employed in the construction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Shickshinny Lake. Surviving are his daughter, Dena R. Gregory, Shickshinny Lake; sons, Dale R., Ballston, N.Y.; Duane, Hunlock Creek; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Alverna Meyers and Elroe Harding. MILLER - Kenneth Stanley Sr., 59, of Monroe Township, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He was born in Wilkes-Barre on March 29, 1953, and graduated from Dallas High School in 1970. He was employed as a truck driver for Hadsall Excavating, Linde Enterprises and Pikes Creek Sand and Gravel. He was a member of the Harveys Lake Rod and Gun Club and attended the Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, Harveys Lake. Surviving are his wife, the former Doris Siglin; sons, Robert Zacharias, of Harveys Lake; Randy Zacharias, of Harveys Lake; Richard Zacharias, of Noxen; and Kenneth S. Jr., of Beaumont; daughters, Johnette Meader, of Harveys Lake; Crystal Zacharias, of Beaumont; and Traci Zacharias, of Beaumont; brothers, Robert, of Dallas; Dean, of Plymouth; and Jerry, of Plymouth; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. MURPHY - Walter Francis “Doc,” 92, of Harveys Lake, died on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2013. He was born Aug. 24, 1920, in the East End section of WilkesBarre and was a 1940 graduate of Coughlin High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942. During World War II, he was stationed in the Pacific Theater on the Gilbert Islands. He received an honorable discharge in 1945, having attained the rank of sergeant. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion.
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Following his service to his country, he worked for the Delaware & Hudson Railroad and retired with 40 years of service. He attended Holy Savior Church in East End and was most recently an active member of Our Lady of Victory Parish at Harveys Lake. Surviving are nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to the Parish of Our Lady of Victory, 16 Second St., Harveys Lake, PA 18618-3144. NEWELL - Thomas Eugene, 62, of Noxen, died Saturday, January 19, 2013, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. He was born in Harveys Lake on March 15, 1950, graduated in 1968 from Lake-Lehman High School and was a member of the Greater Pennsylvania Carpenters Union. Surviving are his daughters, Cloe and LeAnn Tinna, both of Tunkhannock; son, Tommy, of Tunkhannock; brothers, Ed, of Harveys Lake; Dick, of Vernon; and Jim, of Harveys Lake; sisters, Eleanor Eastwood, of Tunkhannock; and Joan Ely, of Beaumont; one grandchild. ORLOWSKI - Richard S. (Dick), 71, Dallas, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. He was born in Kingston, attended Kingston schools and was a member of Kingston High School graduating Class of 1959. He was a member of the Kingston High School undefeated (10-0) championship football team of 1958 and was selected to the Wyoming Valley All Scholastic Football Team of 1958. After graduation, he pursued his undergraduate education at Bucknell University. After Bucknell, he attended the University of Delaware, where he served as a research assistant and earned his master’s degree in Economics. He furthered his academic career with graduate studies at Rutgers University. Following his studies at Rutg-
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ers, he was assigned to the Office Comptroller of the Army at the Pentagon, where served in the Office of Management as a First Lieutenant. He was promoted to captain prior to his discharge from the military. After the Army, he began his professional career in education, teaching at Wilkes University for four years where he also coached the Wilkes football team. Later, he worked at Sterling Engineering and Manufacturing. He completed his professional career at InterMetro Industries where he held a position in Marketing and Sales and was influential in establishing the government sales program. He was a member of the Dallas School Board for four years and the Board of Directors of the Back Mountain Library, where he also enjoyed volunteering at the Slightly Read Bookshop. He was a member of St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown and of the Back Mountain Men’s Ecumenical weekly breakfast group. Surviving are his wife, Virginia (Ginny), to whom he was married for 48 years; his daughters, Sharon, Allentown; and Dr. Julianne, Suffolk, Va. Memorial donations to the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, PA 18612, or the Back Mountain Men’s Ecumenical Breakfast Group. TRUMBOWER - Alice E., 83, of Shavertown, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was born in Swoyersville and attended Swoyersville schools, graduating in 1947. A medical secretary, she worked for the Rural Health Corp. for 16 years and at Allied Services-Heinz Rehabilitation as a medical transcriptionist for 17 years, retiring in 2004 at the age of 74. Surviving are daughter, Elaine Turner, Shavertown; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Irene Sabol and Julie Kivinski; nieces and nephews.
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