Eas / Hilda Simmers, 2 TheDallasPost Dallas, PA Wednesday, March 15, 1989 Obituaries EDWARD JAMES KANARR Word was received recently that | Edward James Kanarr, 38, Opa Locka, Florida, died in Miami. Born in Swoyersville, Oct. 12, 1950 he was the son of Mrs. Lydia Bartleson, Dallas and Edward F. Kanaar, Washington, D.C. He graduated Meyers High School in 1968 and spent four years in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a paramedic with Brow- ard County, Florida. He received 1 Life Saving Commendation from the Coast Guard and 2 from Brow- ard Emergency Medical Services. Surviving are his wife, the for- mer Melanie Hodges; three daugh- ters, Jaimi, Shawna and Erin; brothers, Gary Kanaar, U.S. Army, Germany; James Kanaar Trucksville; Jackie Serafin, Wilkes- ‘Barre; Tina Shonk, Swoyersville; Debbie Spade, Minnesota, Lori and Terri Bartleson, Dallas; several nieces and nephews. SISTER PHILIP MARIE SMITH Sister Philip Marie Smith, R.S.M., died Mar. 9, 1989 in the Mercy Center, Dallas. Born May 8, 1910 in Harris- burg, Anna Genevieve was the daughter of the late Samuel Jo- seph and Mary Christina Hare Smith. After graduating Harrisburg Catholic High School, she entered the Sisters of Mercy on Sept. 8, 1927 where she made her vows on Aug. 16, 1930. She received her B.S. in Secre- tarial Science from College Miseri- cordia. For the next 46 years, she taught in the Harrisburg Diocese. Sister retired to Mercy Center, Dallas in 1986. Surviving are sisters, Mrs. Mildred Beaver, Camp Hill; Mrs. Harrisburg; a brother, Samuel Smith Sr., Camp Hill. Interment was in Resurrection Cemetery, Harrisburg. THOMAS F. LYALL, JR. Thomas F. Lyall, Jr., 71, of Val- ~ ley View Park, Dallas, died Mar. 7, 1989 in General Hospital following an illness. Born in Georgetown section of Wilkes-Barre Township, he was the son of the late Thomas F., Sr., and Sarah Lally Lyall. He was a life resident of Wyoming Valley. He worked as an electrician for Inter- national Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Locak 1319, Wilkes- Barre. He was a veteran of the Navy serving in World War 2 and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of American Legion Post 559, Plains Township, and Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. ~ He was preceded in death by sisters, Edith Roche and Elizabeth Stanton. Survivors include his wife, the former Mary M. Dooley of Dallas; sons, Thomas F., 3rd, Wilkes- Barre; Eugene J., Harrisburg; daughter, Marian Robbins, Dal- las; seven grandchildren and sev- eral nieces and nephews. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Curtis Media Corporation offers a one year part-time position el to a community minded individual or nonprofit group to serve as Project Director for the new DALLAS COMMUNITY HISTORY to be published by Curtis Media Corporation. If you have an interest in this position, please call toll-free for more information: 1-800-798-4567 Carol Wokosin, Publications Director weekdays 10-4 Information on the duties of the Project Director will be sent upon request. STELLA HANIUK Stella Haniuk, of Pinetree Lane, New City, New York, died Mar. 11, 1989, in the Nyack Hospital, Nyack, N.Y. Bornand raised in Harveys Lake, she moved to New York more than 45 years ago. She was the daugh- ter of the late Michael and Mary Halowich. Mrs. Haniuk was a graduate of the Lake School in Harveys Lake and was a member of the Church of St. Augustine, New City, N.Y. She was preceded in death by a brother, Frank, who died in 1987. Surviving are her husband, Jacob (Jack Sr.); a son, Jack Jr., Port Jervis, N.Y.; Michael, Brewster, N.Y.; brothers, Michael, Wisconsin; Stephen, Ohio; Joseph and George both of Harveys Lake; sisters, Anna Kasko, Lehman; Helen Jacobs, Shavertown; five grandchildren. Interment was in Kocher Ceme- tery," Noxen. JOHN O'TOOLE John (Terry) O'Toole, 76, of East Street. Hebron, Conn., died Feb. 8, 1989 in the Windham Community Hospital in Connecticut. Born in Pittsburgh,May 25, 1912, he resided there most of his life before moving to Dallas, where he resided for 10 years. He has resided in Hebron the past four years. Mr. O'Toole was a United States Army and Air Force veteran, serv- ing during World War II, the Ko- rean Conflict and the Vietnam Conflict. He was a supervisor for the Pennsylvania State Liquor Control Board. prior to retiring in 1974. He served as former president of the Serra Club of Wyoming Valley and was a third and fourth degree - member of the Knights of Colum- bus, #302 of Wilkes-Barre. He also served as commander of the Ameri- can Legion Post #672, Dallas. Surviving are his wife, Mildred G.; daughters, Patricia LeGrand, Coventry; Noreen Rudis, Hebron; seven grandchildren. Interment with military honors was held in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Mass. Memorial contributions if de- sired may be made to the Ameri- can Cancer Society, 243 E. Center ‘St., Manchester, Mass., 06040, or the American Heart Association, 310 Collins St., Hartford, Conn. 06105. CHARLES YAKUS Charles G. Yakus, of Doran Drive, Trucksville, died Mar. 7, 1989 in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital following an illness. Born in Luzerne, he was the son of the late Charles and Martha Mazietis Yakus. He resided in Trucksville :the past 14 years. Mr. Yakus served in the United States Marine Corps. He was formerly employed as a supervisor for a chemical company in New Jersey, retiring 20 years ago. He was a member of St. Ann's Church, Luzerne. His wife, the former Caroline Lukas, died in 1976. Surviving are sisters, Mrs. Jule Drakas, Bloomfield, N.J.; Mrs. Mary Adamchick, Mrs. Nell Lukesh, of Kingston; Mrs. Ann Baltruchits, Miss Irene Yakus, Mrs. Helen Rephas, all of Luzerne; Mrs. Florence Kamus, Swoyersville; brothers, Joseph, Bloomfield, N.J.; Frank and Raymond, Luzerne; Albert, Forty Fort; Leonard, Omaha, Neb.; several nieces and nephews. Interment was in St. Ann's Church parish cemetery, Lehman. LEON SCOFIELD Leon R. Scofield, 67, of Ridge Street, Harveys Lake, died Mar. 12, 1989 in the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston. Born Aug. 22,1921 in Littleton, N.C., he was the son of the late John W. and Claudia Reid Scof- ield. He resided most of his life in West Nanticoke and was employed as a terminal operator for Atlantic Richfield Oil Company, Barnesville, for 14 years. Upon retiring, he resided in Florida for 10 years, and at Harveys Lake for the past five years. He was a member of the Alder- son United Methodist Church. Mr. Scofield was also a member of the Mahanoy City Lodge No.357, F.& A.M.; the Caldwell Consistory. Surviving in addition to his wife, the former Rhoda Ziegler, are a son, James R. Scofield, Phoe- nixville, three grandchildren. Interment was in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. PAULINE DAVIS Pauline Davis, 82, of Maple Street, Harveys Lake, died March 9, 1989 in the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, where she had been a patient for the past six months. Born July 19, 1906, in Ruggles, she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Huldah Case Davis. She resided at Harveys Lake since 1914. She graduated from Laketon High School and the West Chester Normal School in 1926. She taught elementary classes at the Laketon School and retired from the Lake- Lehman School District in June, 1968. She was a member of the Refor- mation Lutheran Church, Harveys Lake, where she taught Sunday School and was the church organ- ist for 55 years. A member of the Pennsylvania State Retired Teach- it aap sas SPRING OPEN HOUSE March 18 & 19 at ofpl ouSe Come in to see our new Spring Fashions Also visit The Bay Window Shops next door 104 ‘E. Overbrook Rd., Shavertown, PA pei LY Tues, Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10:00-5:30; Thurs. 10-8; Sun. 12-4 ers Association, she was also a member of its local Luzerne-Wyo- ming County Branch, and was a member of the National Retired Teachers Association. ; A member of the Daniel C. Roberts Fire Company Auxiliary, she was an honorary member of the Harveys Lake Women's Service Club. She was preceded in death by brothers, Earl and Lester; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Davis. Surviving are nephews and a niece. Interment was in Kocher Ceme- tery, Ruggles. You Are Invited To Our Fabulous SPRING OPEN HOUSE & THE BAY WINDOW "a unique country group shop" & The Hefft House * March 18th & 19th * Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PTA plans arts and crafts show Lehman-Jackson PTA aided by Susan Roese, art instructor will host its 2nd Annual Arts & Craft show Moinday, March 20, 7 to 9 p.m., in the elementary school’s multipurpose room. There will be “hands-on booths” and six demonstration booths from the Craft Room, Dallas. The show is open to the public and students art works will be displayed throughout the building. Planning the event are seated, from left, Charity Marlett, PTA president; Jane Heffernan, crafts owner; Susan Roese; standing, Barb Swan, Denice Buckman, craft shop; Gayle Yanora, crat shop; Kathy Poplawski, PTA; Cindy Lohmann, craft shop; and Robyn Smith, PTA. (C.M. Denmon Photo) Mrs. Elizabeth Billings, 19 Grandview Avenue, Dallas, was guest of honor at a surprise birth- day party on her 75th birthday. The party was given by her son, Albert Billings, and daughter, Florence Finn. Mrs. Elizabeth Billings given a surprise party for her 75th birthday Approximately 85 friends and relatives of Mrs. Billings attended an open house reception Sunday, March 5 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.James Finn, Sedler Road, Dallas. Band sponsors plan hoagie sale The Lake-Lehman Band Spon- sors will hold their hoagie sale on Tuesday, March 21. Orders may be placed by calling 696-4436. The Lake-Lehman Band Spon- _. sors will hold their regular monthly ¥ meeting on Tuesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school. Police report DALLAS BOROUGH Two-car accident on 415 Dallas Borough Patrolman Wil- liam Norris, Jr. reported that March 11 James Hayward, Jr. of Wilkes- Barre, was driving toward Harveys Lake on Route 415 when his car stuck another that pulled out from Picketts Charge restaurant. Minnie Hontz of Shavertown was the driver of the second car. James Hayward, Michelle Hay- ward, passenger, and Mrs. Hontz were removed to the Nesbitt Me- morial Hospital by Kunkle and Kingston Township, ambulances where they were treated. Charged with supplying alcohol to minor Dallas Borough Patrolman James J. Drury charged John Joseph Ackers with selling or pro- viding alcoholic beverages to a minor and violation of the act rela- tive to furnishing liquor or brewed beverages to certain persons. Patrolman Drury alleged that Acker purchased beer at Hozy K, Main Street, Dallas, and put a six pack of beer on the seat of his car, then returned later to provide the beverage to an 18-year-old minor. Stop In And See Our 5% Easter & Spring Selections & Gift Baskets Enjoy our delicious refreshments! Joe & Mary Ellen Mooney 104 E. Overbrook Road Shavertown, PA 18708 (717) 675-4821 Cordially Invites You To The SPRING OPEN HOUSE Featuring The Recent Artwork OF MARILYN DWYER On Sunday, March 19,1989 Artist's Reception 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ouSe The Gallery at Hefft House Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 to 5:30 Thursday 10-8, Sunday 1-4 Ackers is scheduled for hearing before District Magistrate Earl * Gregory. DALLAS TOWNSHIP Runs off Overbrook Road Dallas Township Patrolman Elliot Ide reported that March 13, that Leonard Roginski, RD 3, Dal- las, was traveling west on Over- brook Road, Dallas when a car tried to cross in front of him. Rog- inski said he swerved to miss the car but lost control of his car when it hit cinders on the road. His car went off the east side of Overbrook Road, rolled down a small em- bankment and come to rest on its side. Roginski's car had to be towed from the scene. 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