HARRY ANKER - Harry Anker, of Rd Box 513, Dallas, died March 28 in Hospice St. John, Wilkes- Barre. i Born in New York City, he was the owner and proprietor of Anker Electronics, Wilkes-Barre, and a member of Temple Israel Syna- gogue, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are his wife, the former Maude Cloak, at home; son, Wil- liam Evan, at home; brother, Murray, San Diego, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Ruth Seinfeld, Brooklyn, N.Y. SISTER MARY GIOVANNI GROGAN - Sister Mary Giovanni Grogan, R.S.M., the former Mary Alice Grogan, of Mercy Center, Dallas, died March 28, at the center. She had celebrated her 101st birth- day on March 5. Born in Archbald, Sister Grogan attended Archbald Teachers College and College Misericordia. She stu- died art at Marywood College and had several paintings on exhibition. She made her final profession as a Sister of Mercy on April 17, 1930 at College Misericordia and taught in several diocesan high schools including St. Mary’s, Wilkes-Barre; St. Gabriel’s, Hazleton; St. Ann’s, Freeland; St. Vincent’s, Plymouth; Sacred Heart, Plains; Bishop McDevitt, Harrisburg; Honesdale Catholic High School and St. Aloy- sius, Great Neck, N.Y. She also served as principal of St. Aloysius School, Wilkes-Barre, and her last teacher assignment was at Catech- etical Center, Hawley. Surviving are her nieces, Sister Mary P. Felician, Mercy Hospital, Scranton; Mrs. Betty Gower, Scran- ton; Miss Amy Grogan and Miss Millie Grogan, both of Archbald; Mrs. Mary Jane Curtis, Situate, Mass.; nephews, Francis Grogan, Lock Haven; and Charles Grogan, Pittsburgh. - JAMES MARTIN - James A. Martin, 92, of 140 N. Lehigh St., Shavertown, died March 28 at his home. . Born in Glen Campbell, Pa., he was a graduate of Penn State Uni- versity and recehived his masters degree from Columbia University. He was a veteran of World War I, serving with the U.S. Army. Mr. Martin was a former teacher, principal and superintendent of schools for the former Westmore- land (Kingston Township) School, retiring in 1962. He was a member of the National and State Education Associations; the National and State Retired Teacher Associations; the Supervising Principal Association; the Alpha Zeta Fraternity; Clear- field Masonic Lodge 314; Osiris Temple, Wheeling, W.V., American Legion Post 395, Kingston, and its Last Man’s Club. Surviving are his daughter, Char- lotte D. Martin, Shavertown; son, James A. III, Dallas, Texas; grand- daughters, Charlotte A. Martin and Lynn E. Martin, both of Dallas, Texas. GEORGE DECKER - George A. Decker, of 121 Sterling Ave., Dallas, died March 29 in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston, where he had been a patient since March 18. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he attended GAR High School and was employed as a truck driver for 40 years for the Thomas C. Thomas Co., Asso- ciated Transport and Preston Trucking, retiring in 1984. He ws a member of the Teamsters Union 401 and St. Anthony’s Maronite Church, Wilkes-Barre. Heart Surviving are his brothers, Dr. James J. Decker, Crostin, Md.; Robert A. Decker, Swoyersville; sis- ters, Mrs. William Desciak, Wilkes- Barre; Mrs. George Luksh, Lee Park; Mrs. Nathan Decker, Wilkes- Barre; Mrs. William Cook, Edwardsville; Mrs. Agnes Brislin, Nanticoke; and Mrs. William Schrieber, Northumberland. ANN GREGORY - Ann Gregory, 74, of Meeker Road, Lehman, died March 29 in Wilkes-Barre Genera Hospital. Born in Edwardsville, she was a graduate of Forty Fort High School and had resided in Lehman for the past 14 years. Surviving are her husband, Kermit Gregory; daughter, Kathryn Ann Gregory, Lehman; brother, Joseph Penxa, Harveys Lake; sis- ters, Kathryn Penxa, Lehman; Irene Kuehn, Minersville. JOSEPH KOSTIK - Joseph (Wil- liam) Kostik, 18, of RD 4, Harding, died March 29 at the Highland Manor Nursing Home, Exeter, fol- lowing injuries he received in an automobile accident four months ago. He was a senior at West Side Vocational Technical School, Prin- gle, and has been employed at Penn Avenue Fashions, Exeter, and Catell’s Gas Station, Wyoming. Surviving are his parents, Joseph T. Kostik, Wyoming; and Carla Michael, Harding; stepfather, Ste- phen Michael; sisters, Dottie Ann Kostik and Dawn L. Michael, both at home. MARVIN MACMEEKIN - Marvin Alexander MacMeekin, 92, a guest at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, and a former resident of Elmcrest Drive, Dallas, died March 27, at the center. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a veteran of World War I, serving with the United States Navy. He was employed for many years by Pennsylvania State in the road department. Surviving are a sister, Miss Martha MacMeekin, Plains; and a stepson, Joseph Donohue, Califor- nia. MARGARET LIPP - Mrs. Marga- ret E. Lipp, 91, of Hilbrent Road, Rd 6, Dallas, died March 27, in Leader East Nursing Center, Kings- fon. Born in Forty Fort, she attended Forty Fort public schools and had resided in Dallas for the past 70 years. She was a member of the East Dallas United Methodist Church. Surviving are her son, Edward Van Horn, Dallas; daughter, Mrs. Mary Morrow, Glenville, West Vir- ginia; brother, Lester Evans, Dallas; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. Her first husband, Thomas Van Horn, died in 1922, and her second husband, Charles Lipp, died in 1965. CONNIE LEE MILLER - Miss Connie Lee Miller, 24, of Harris Street, Dallas, died March 26 in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kings- ton. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she attended Dallas schools and ws a graduate of West Side Technical High School Pringle. She was a member of Kunkle United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Randy; brothers, Robert, of Dallas; Ken- neth, of Centermoreland; Barry, Conroy, Texas; and Gerald, Dallas. JUNE DIMARIA - Mrs. June Joy DiMaria, 60, of Long Branch, N.J., formerly of Trucksville, died March 24, in Monmouth Medical Center, New Jersey, following a short ill- ness. She was a daughter osf the late Harry and Virginia Bunker Har- ding, formerly of Trucksville. Surviving are her husband, Frank; daughters, Mrs. Rose Ann marchase, Mrs. Michelle Bulay and Mrs. Patricia Barber, all of Long Branch, N.J.; Mrs. Jacky Holtz, West Pittston; son, Frank, Georgia; , brother, Harry C., New York; sis- ters, Mrs. Dorothy Veiker, Hughes- town; Mrs. Faith Kozick, Arizona; seven grandsons. Williames recognized Dr. Lee Williames, a Back Moun- tain resident, has been recognized nationally by the American Council on Education. He is one of 30 leaders in higher education from across the .country chosen to be Fellows of the Center for Leader- ship Development of the American Council of Education in Washington, D.C. These awards, made on the basis of a national competition, are the most prestigious awards made for the development of leadership in higher education in the country. Dr. Williames will spend the aca- demic year 1986-87 studying and working with College and University Presidents and Deans, participating in seminars on key issues in higher education across the country and carrying out various administrative roles. He will also research topics of his choice and complete a study for publication on trends in higher edu- cation. This award was made on the basis of academic credentials, past achievement in higher education, solutions which the candidates pro- posed for model problems in higher education and on personal inter- views with teams of college presi- dents and ACE staff. Dr. Williames is the Director of the Honors Program and Associate Professor of Russian History and Government at College Misericor- dia. An award winning teacher, he received the College’s Outstanding Teacher award in 1981 and was nominated by the College for the “National Professor of the Year” Award in 1982 and 1983. (Continued from page 2) duced it to schools in Luzerne. County this year. The project is called the “Heart Treasure Chest.” “We gear the program to their age level,” Abood noted. “When you deal with children from three to five years of age, obviously you can’t go into detail. But they are old enough to realize that they have a vital organ in their body that’s important to their survival. “Then when they move on up into higher grades we offer follow up courses so they can get a more comprehensive picture,”” Abood con- tinued. “We have had tremendous response so far with the teachers and children. But it also informs adults, too, because the kids are telling the parents what they have learned.” The Association does try to alert people and keep them updated by providing information and films to clubs and organizations, while also offering free blood pressure tests. In addition, it provides the latest data by guest speakers to various health professionals such as physicians, registered nurses and paramedics. Figures show that stroke and hypertension related deaths have decreased over the last ten years, but with a little care those numbers could decrease even more. Dr. Mario Cornacchione, a physi- cian at the Geisinger Family Health Center in the Dallas Shopping HAVE A SERVICE PROBLEM? Call 675-5211 Mon.-Fri. 8:30 - 5:00 Jean Brutko, circulation mgr. WANT TO ADVERTISE? DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEPT. 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Then, there are hereditary reasons, too. — JOHN HOINSKI MAN'S BEST FIEND, CALL TODAY CLASSIFIEDS 675-5211 Donate compressor Dr. Baker IS elected to office an internist, was recently elected to the office of president of the Penn- sylvania Society of Internal Medi- cine for 1985-86. PSIM represents the concerns of internists, specialists in an adult medical care, throughout Pennsyl- vania and the nation through its national organization, the American Society of Internal Medicine. Dr. Baker is a practicing cardiolo- gist with Associated Internists of Wyoming Valley in Kingston, an active staff member of the Wilkes- Barre General Hospital, and on the consulting staff of Nesbitt Hospital. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association, the Pennsyl- vania Medical Society, and the Luz- erne County Medical Society. / Donor program outlined “Organ donation is the legacy of life,” says Julia Cox, R.N., chair- person of the Pennsylvania Depart- on Organ and Tissue Donation. ‘It is the greatest gift one human being can bequeath to another.” Cox says on any given day in Pennsylvania there are more than 600 people who are eligible for organ transplantation. “There are 300 persons waiting for kidney transplants and several hundred more waiting for cornea tranplants. For patients who have lost kidney function, transplantation means freedom from three times a week kidney dialysis. For persons with damaged or diseased corneas, it means being able to see again. “There aren’t as many persons awaiting heart or liver transplants or heart and lung transplants. but when the need is there it is more urgent, because these conditions are more life threatening,’”” Cox says. Last year in Pennsylvania there were 300 kidney transplants, 100 liver transplants, 29 heart trans- plants and 654 cornea transplants. For most it means an improvement in the quality of life. For some, it is life itself. To make people more aware of the need for organ donation, Gover- nor Dick Thornburgh has desig- nated Apri 120-26 as Organ Donor Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvanians will be encouraged to fill out and carry an organ donor card. For a free pamphlet, ‘The Gift of Life,” which explains the organ donor program and contains an organ donor card, write to Organ Donor Program, Pennsylvania Department of Health, P.O. Box 90, Harrisburg, PA 17108. Or call toll- free 800-692-7254. ‘‘Anyone can become a donor by simply filling out the card and carrying it with a driver’s license or other identification in wallet or purse. It lets medical and other emergency personnel know that you are a donor and removal of the organs you designate is arranged for at th time of death,” Cox says. “PLACEMENT: *PICK-UP: dit i NOW, crypt | would like additional | eum. Mt. a mp—
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