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ARVET M. WILLIAMS, 60, of Academy Street, Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. ANNA V. KURLANSKI, 88, of Plains Township, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October12, 2011, surrounded by her family. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains Township. JAMES KEATING, of Larkin Street, Larksville, died Thursday, October 13, 2011, in the WilkesBarre General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Mamary-Durkin Funeral Services, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. EMIL G. KATONA, formerly of Elm Street, Kingston, died Thursday morning, October 13, 2011, at Tiffany Court, Kingston. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. MARIA D. CITTI, 88, of DelRay Beach, Fla., died Wednesday, October 12, 2011, in Florida. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., she lived in the New York area most of her life. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who taught her family the meaning of life and love. She was preceded in death by parents, Pasquale and Anna DeMare; and brother, Gregory. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, John; daughter, Carol Cooke, and husband Anthony, Mahwah, N.J.; son, John Citti MD, and wife Theresa, Kingston; grandchildren, Michael Cooke, Lauren Anton, Giovanna Citti and Angela Citti; and several greatgrandchildren. Funeral arrangements are by the VanEmburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, 109 Darlington Ave., Ramsey, N.J. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in Fernridge Cemetery Monday morning. LEONARD J. BLIHAR, 97, of William Street, Sheatown, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Funeral arrangements are pending at Grontkowski Funeral Home P.C., 51 W. Green St., Nanticoke. JOSEPH J. ELGONITIS, 81, of Seneca Drive, Nanticoke, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, October 13, 2011, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke. MARILYN SAIDMAN, died after a long illness Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at the Masonic Home of New Jersey, Burlington, N.J. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Abraham and Lillian Levine Kaplan and the wife of the late Marvin Saidman. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Jack) Weinberg of Cherry Hill, N.J., and Debra (Mitchell) Egber of Severna Park, Md., and Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; and her son, Howard (Amy) Saidman of Mohnton. She was the devoted grandmother of Merrick Egber and Michael, Sara and Alexa Saidman. Mrs. Saidman is also survived by her sister, Helene (Irving) Kaufer of Laflin Borough and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at noon Sunday in the Rosenberg Funeral Chapel, 348 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, followed by interment at Ashe Emes Cemetery, Plains Township.
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Anna Sokola
Marie Nardone Stallone
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October 13, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011, in the presence of her loving family. Her husband of 61 years was the late Peter Henry Sokola. Anna was born March 20, 1919, in Denbo. She was a daughter of the late John and Anna Condo Stasik. She attended the Plains Public School System. Anna was employed by Leslie Fay and then as a manager for F & H Manufacturing Co., Pringle, until her retirement in 1981. She was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Anna was a faithful member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She surrounded her whole life with unconditional love and kindness. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Felson and infant Veronica; her brothers, John (Jayo), Michael (Mitzi), Andrew and Joseph; and her brother-in-law Michael Felson. Anna is survived by her daughters, Dolores Tressa and husband Ernie, Nancy Pieck and husband Michael; her grandchildren, Sharon Tressa DeSimone and husband Michael, Brian Tressa and wife Jennifer, David Tressa, Michael Pieck and wife Heather, and their daughters, Alexa and Kaia; Holly Pieck Crawford and husband Douglas, and their children, Nathaniel, Simon, and soon to be born, a baby girl; Keith Pieck and wife Denise, and their children, Cole and Brooke; and
Abigail Pieck Kresge and husband Michael, and their son. Casey Peter, and a forthcoming child. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Mary Stasik, Louise Stasik, Emily Stasik and Theresa Sokola; as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday from the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains Township, with Requiem Services at 10 a.m. in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral, with her pastor, Archpriest Joseph Martin, officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cemetery, Plains Township. Family and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today. A Parastas Service will be held at 7 p.m. Ann’s family would like to thank her caregivers, especially from VNA and the Area Agency on Aging. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral, 591 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705.
Barbara E. Lumia October 8, 2011 E. Lumia, 31, affectionB arbara ately known as “Little Barbara,”
formerly from Nanticoke, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 8, 2011, in West Philadelphia. Barbara was born September 3, 1980, in Wilkes-Barre, and was a true miracle from birth. She was a daughter of Barbara Ellen Lumia of Nanticoke. She attended Nanticoke Area schools. As a child she enjoyed performing with the “Make Someone Happy Group,” which entertained in local retirement centers, parades and was highlighted on the local WVIA station. After surviving spinal meningitis at two weeks of age, we knew she was a true gift from God. We thank him for honoring us with her presence even if it was just for a short time. Barbara had the most beautiful brown eyes and a heart to match. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. She will never be forgotten. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Alfred and Gertrude Salvagno of Nanticoke. In addition to her mother, Barbara Lumia, she is survived by husband Christopher Nogic; son, Devon Lumia Nogic, and daughter, Hailey, of Alden (near Philadelphia); sister, Christine (Henderson) Partash, and husband Wayne; nephews, Kole, Sean and Connor, Suffolk, Va.; brother, Mark Michael
Henderson, and wife Lori, niece Nicole and nephew Mark Jr., Edwardsville; sister, Trish Lumia-Matthews, and husband David, nieces Lauren Lumia and Morgan Matthews, Nanticoke; aunt Patricia Salvagno and husband Edward, Nanticoke; uncle Alfred Michael Salvagno, West Nanticoke; uncle David Hospodor, Dickson City; aunt Michelle Hospodor, Jermyn; cousins, David Hospodor Jr. and Heather Romamchick; as well as a numerous extended family. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday from the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke, with the Rev. Barry Lohman officiating. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Nanticoke cemetery, Nanticoke. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations, if desired, to help with the burial expenses.
FUNERALS ADAMS-EVANS – Jule, memorial services 11 a.m. Oct. 22. Friends may call at 10:30 a.m. at the Nebo Baptist Church, 75 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. AZAIN – Mary, funeral 9 a.m. Saturday from the Mamary-Durkin Funeral Services, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Family Church, Sugar Notch. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. today. BROJAKOWSKI – Phyllis, Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Oct. 22, in St. Mary’s Church, Nanticoke. Friends may call at the church at 9:30 a.m. prior to Mass. BURKE – Joseph, visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. today at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. CAPRISTO – Mary Lou, funeral 9 a.m. today from the MamaryDurkin Funeral Services, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Church. DRISCOLL – Lorraine, funeral 9:30 a.m. Saturday from the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Therese’s Church, Pioneer Avenue and Davis Street, Shavertown. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. FARLEY – Virginia, funeral 11 a.m. Saturday from The Shavertown United Methodist Church. KELLY – Donald, memorial service 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Nulton Funeral Home Inc., SR 309, Beaumont. LOHMAN – June, funeral 11 a.m. today from the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 E. Green St., Nanticoke. Friends may call today 9 a.m. until time of service. MACMILLAN – Marie, services 11 a.m. today in the Nulton Funeral Home Inc., SR 309, Beaumont. Friends may call 9:30 to 11 a.m. today.
MADAY – Leonard, Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Oct. 22, in the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, 420 Main Road, Hanover Township. Friends may call at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. MASLAR – Isabelle, funeral 9:30 a.m. Saturday from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 672 Memorial Hwy., Dallas. Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Carverton. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. MEAD – Sherman Sr., memorial service 11 a.m. today in the Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage St., Pittston. Friends may call at the church 10 to 11 a.m. PEKAROFSKI – Michael, funeral 9:30 a.m. Saturday from DavisDinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke. Services at 10 a.m. in St. John Lutheran Church, 231 State St., Nanticoke. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. WARD – Henry, memorial service 11:30 a.m. Oct. 22, at First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Family will receive friends 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the church. WEISS – Doris, funeral 9 a.m. Saturday from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Parish, 316 Parrish St., WilkesBarre. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. WHITE – William, funeral 10 a.m. today from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre.
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following an illness. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joseph J. Stallone. Born in Old Forge, a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret DePalma Nardone, she was a 1953 graduate of Old Forge High School. Marie was a devoted homemaker and a lifelong parishioner of Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge. A wonderful and caring grandmother, Marie adored her grandchildren beyond words. She took great pleasure in cooking and enjoyed playing bingo and taking trips to the casino. A heartfelt acknowledgement is offered to Dr. Salvatore Scialla and his nurse, Cynthia, for their genuine concern for Marie. The family also desires to express gratitude to Hospice of the Sacred Heart for the dignified care extended to Marie prior to her passing. Also surviving are two daughters, Donna Stallone Addesa and husband Michael, Old Forge, and Francine Stallone Sherman and husband Mark G., Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; a brother, Joseph Nardone, Old Forge; five grandchildren, Arianne and Dana Marie Addesa, Mark Sherman Jr., and twins, Nicholas and Na-
talie Sherman; as well as nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Assumption Church at Prince of Peace Parish, West Grace and Lawrence Streets, Old Forge. The family requests that those planning to attend kindly proceed directly to the church. Entombment will follow in Denison Cemetery Mausoleum, Swoyersville. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the Victor M. Ferri Funeral Home, 522 Fallon St., Old Forge. To leave an online condolence visit www.ferrifuneralhome.com.
Nancy B. Shepulski October 12, 2011 ancy B. Shepulski, of Whites Ferry Road, Falls, died WednesN day evening, October12, 2011, in the
Community Medical Center in Scranton. She was born in WilkesBarre on July 27, 1950, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth McGinley Dunbar. Nancy was a graduate of Meyers High School, class of 1968, and a member of St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church, Lake Winola. In 1988, she founded the Hickory Dickory Dock Day Care Center in Tunkhannock. She enjoyed her family and friends, and her love for children carried over to the loving care that was shown at her day care center. Nancy also enjoyed traveling and casino day trips. She was preceded in death by a brother, John Dunbar Jr. Surviving are her husband of 38 years, John Shepulski; son, Jay, and wife Jennifer, of Lake Hopatcong, N.J.; daughter, Jill, and husband Kevin Dobrinski, of South Abington Township; sisters, Elizabeth Boyle of Mountain Top and Amy Jo Brustholum of Connecticut; grandchildren, Parker and Karson Dobrinski, and Drew and Ryan Shepulski; as well as nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be held at11a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church, Lake Winola. Interment will be held in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Family and friends are requested to go directly to the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Mary’s of the Lake, PO Box 1, Lake Winola, PA 18625. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com.
October 9, 2011
aniel V. Dalzell, of Haddonfield, N.J., and Mountain Top, died peacefully after a brief illness Sunday, October 9, at home surrounded by family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Jolyne Rocereto Dalzell; loving father of David V. (Michelle), Los Angeles, Calif., and Elizabeth C., Haddonfield, N.J.; dedicated grandfather of Liesl, Haddonfield, N.J., and Hattie, Imogen and Gustave, Los Angeles, Calif. Born and reared in Pittsburgh, he was a 1957 graduate of Drexel Institute of Technology. Daniel was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha; Merchantville Masonic Lodge; Historical Society of Luzerne County; Suffolk Virginia Cultural Center; Suffolk-Nansemond Historical Society; Suffolk Sister Cities; Markeim Art Center; and Old St. Joseph’s Church, Philadelphia. He was a Drexel University co-operative student at The Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J., from 1953 to 1957 in the canned food plant. He was then appointed a corporate planning analyst in 1961 and a senior corporate planning analyst in 1967. He became manager-corporate planning in 1969, and was later assistant advertising manager-canned foods. Subsequently, he became Director of Operations for the Restaurant Division, Eastern Region, developing the Hanover Trail Steak House Restaurants. After leaving Campbell Soup, he managed operations for the Newstand Restaurants in Philadelphia. Later, he was Director of Finance at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. He then worked in the finance department at Archer & Greiner. Dan was a committed volunteer. He served on the Commission of Social Justice for the Diocese of Camden; as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Mary H. Thomas Nursery Home Inc., in Camden, N.J., where he spearheaded a capital campaign for new facilities as well as procuring grants and donations for them; and he was involved in United Way and committees at Old St. Joseph’s Church. A man of many and varied interests, he held a pilot’s license, was a lover and supporter of the arts and was a loyal friend to many. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Dalzell home in Haddonfield, N.J. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Old St. Joseph’s Church, 321 Willings Alley, Philadelphia. Interment was at St. Mary’s Cemetery, WilkesBarre. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be sent to Larc School, a non-profit special education school, serving students with disabilities, 1089 Creek Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Arrangements are by the KainMurphy Funeral Services of Haddonfield, N.J.
Molly Brobst October 12, 2011
Eugenia Balent October 10, 2011 Monday, October 10, 2011, EuO ngenia Balent, 86, passed away at
the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Plymouth on August 5, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Marcianna Novinski. She was a graduate of Hanover High School. Eugenia was a member of St. Cecilia’s Church, Exeter. Eugenia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother throughout her life. She was married to Michael Balent, Exeter, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Bernice Musto; grandson Don Redington; brothers, William, Vince, Charles and Joseph Novinski; and sisters Mary Wendt, Ann Bertholf and Helen Barcori. Eugenia is survived by her sons, Michael Balent and his wife, Lois, Exeter, and David Balent and his wife, Jane, Exeter; daughters Reginia Manganiello and her husband, Louis, Exeter, and Karen Mercincavage and her husband, Carl, Plains Township; sister Jessie O’Boyle, Hanover Township; as well as grandchildren; great-grandchil-
dren; nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the KizisLokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston. The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Monday from the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s Church, Wyoming Avenue, Exeter. Interment will be held in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the West Pittston Library, which was recently devastated by flooding.
Katherine Mary Shock October 8, 2011
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atherine Mary Shock, 50, of Scott Street in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre, died Saturday, October 8, 2011, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Born December 17, 1960, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of George L. Shock and the late Elizabeth Meehan Shock. A graduate of GAR High School, Kathy continued her education in Pittsburgh. Kathy enjoyed working for radio station 98.5 WKRZ for several years before taking a position with AAA Mid-Atlantic, where she worked in accounts receivable and auto travel for the past 21 years. Kathy loved her cats and everything about or from Ireland. Her fiancé, Ronald R. Harchar, preceded her in death on February 10, 2006.
olly Brobst, 44, of Shavertown, passed away Wednesday afterM noon, October 12, 2011, at Hospice
Community Care Inpatient Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre April 4, 1967, she was a daughter of the late Larry and Grace Ann (Sipple) Brobst. She was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School and had attended Northampton Community College. Molly had been employed as a day care and preschool teacher. She was a member of the Elk Lake Community Church. Surviving are her son, Lucas, Shavertown; sisters, Bonnie Cavanaugh and her husband, Pat, Tunkhannock; Lorena Langan and her husband, Brian, Trucksville; Maureen Morgan, Larksville; and Tammy Burke, Beaumont; and brothers, Donald Brobst and his wife, Susan, Dallas, and Larry Brobst and his wife, Karen, WilkesBarre. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the Bednarski & Thomas Funeral Home, 27 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be held in Orcutt Cemetery, Noxen. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Erwine Home Health and Hospice. More Obituaries, Page 2A
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