2 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, July 26, 1989 Rl, N] Obituaries THOMAS ATKINSON Thomas (Tommy) J. Atkinson Jr., 34, of Valley View Park, Dallas, died July 24, 1989. Born in Wilmington, Del., Feb. 18, 1955, he was the son of Tho- mas J. Atkinson Sr. and the late Lanna M. Jones Atkinson, who died Aug. 16, 1988. Mr. Atkinson attended Hanover High School. ‘He was employed for the past three years at Yester- Days Restaurant, Trucksville. ‘He was a member of the Trucksville Free Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his fa- ther, are sisters, Sharon Lee Cleaver, Shickshinny; Peggy Ann Raitter, Kingston; Lanna May Drake, Moyock, N.C.; Rena Marie Hummel, Berwick. Interment will be in Denison ~ Cemetery, Swoyersville. Friends may call Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Trucksville Free Methodist Church, P.O. Box 8, Trucksville. RUSSELL FRANTZ Russell W. Frantz, 92, of Hick- ory Hill Farm, Dallas, died July 18, 1989 at his home. Born in Luzerne, he was the son of the late Sherman P. and Rosa Wilson Frantz. Educated in Luzerne schools and Wyoming Seminary, he also attended Penn State University and the Wharton School of the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania. One of the area's original Ford dealers, Mr. Frantz was the owner of Motor Twins Inc. from 1926 until his retirement in 1966. He was a member of the Westmoreland Club and of the Wyoming Valley Automobile Deal- ers Association. Mr. Frantz was a past president of the Pennsylva- nia Automobile Association. He was the director emeritus of the First Eastern Bank. He also be- longed to the York Rite Free Ma- sonry and to the Dieu Le Veut Commandery. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Florence Danks in 1983. Surviving are a son, Charles S., Chase; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions, if de- sired, may be sent to the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. SHELDON MOSIER Sheldon Weatherby Mosier of 415 Seabee Avenue, Naples, Fla., died July 15, 1989 after a long illness. Born in Wilkes-Barre January 12, 1908 he was the son of Melvin and Bessie Smith Mosier, Sr. * He graduated from Penn State University in 1932. He began his teaching career in East Berlin and taught vocational-agricultural subjects in Laceyville, Meshoppen and Dallas. Mr. Mosier also farmed and had an interest in the Forty Fort Dairy Bar. He retired in 1970. He resided in Wilkes-Barre and Dallas before moving to Naples, where he built several houses. He was active in Rotary and in the North Naples Civic Associa- tion. He volunteered with the Naples Hospital Auxiliary and held many different positions in his local Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, the for- mer Hilda Ruggles; children, Mari- lyn Yale, Naples; Allan, New York; ~ Clark, Delaware and Dale, Texas; seven grandchildren. A memorial service was held Friday, July 28 in the North Naples Methodist Church. 1 Tir SALLASCPosT 309-415 Plaza Dallas, PA 675-5211 PROBLEM WITH A STORY? It is the policy of The Dallas Post to correct all errors of fact and to clarify any misunderstanding cre- ated by articles. Question should | be directed to the News Desk at 675-5211. HAVE A NEWS TIP? Monday through Friday 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 Classified Deadline- Mon. 5 p.m. SUBSCRIPTION RATES 35¢ on newsstands every Wed- nesday; carrier delivery, 35¢ per week. By mail: in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties, PA, $14 per year; Elsewhere in PA, NY, and NJ, $16 per year; All other areas, $18 per year. Published every Wednes- day by Bartsen Media, Inc., P.O. Box 366, Dallas Pa 18612. Entered atthe post office in Dallas, PA 18612 as second class matter. (USPS 147- 720) POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Dallas Post, P.O. Box 366, Dallas, PA 18612. DONALD HAINS Donald C. Hains of RD 3, Dallas, died July 23, 1989 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Born in Tunkhannock, May 10, 1954, he was the son of the late Donald and Dextrina Prevost Hains. | He was employed by the Coun- try Club of Scranton at the golf course in maintenance. He was active in many local golf tournaments. He was a graduate of Tunkhan- nock High School, Class of 1972. He was an U.S. Air Force vet- eran. Surviving are his wife, the for- mer Julia E. Swepston; daughter, Dexie, at home; brother, Robert, Tunkhannock; sisters, Mrs. Donna Dickinson, Clarks Summit; Mrs. Charlotte Meade, Dallas; several nieces and nephews. Interment was in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock. KENNETH HOOVER Kenneth E. Hoover, 59, of Point Breeze, Harveys Lake, died July 22, 1989 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after being stricken with a heart attack at Irem Temple Coun- try Club, Dallas, while playing a round of golf. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of William and Emma Munson Hoover of Port St. Lucie, Florida. He had been a resident of Harveys Lake since 1972. A graduate of Hanover High School, he was employed as a temperature control specialist for Keystone Control Corporation. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict, serving in Alaska; and was JUDITH McFARLAND Judith McFarland, 90, formerly of Shavertown, Kingston Township died July 12, 1989 in Alameda, Calif., where she has resided since 1982. Mrs. McFarland was a member of the Shavertown United Method- ist Church. She is survived by by two daugh- ters, Nellie Caldwell of Tavaris, Fla. and Belle Bauerly, Alameda, Calf.; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Interment was in Iowa. WANDA VOSH Wanda (Wos) Vosh, of Clearview Avenue, Trucksville, died July 24, 1989 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Larksville, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Agatha Ksionzek Wos. She resided in Kingston for many years and was a graduate of King- ston High School, Class of 1940. Miss Vosh was formerly em- ployed by the Liberty Throwing Company, Kingston. She was a member of St. Hedwig’s Church, Kingston. Surviving are sisters, Mrs. Lil- lian Marshall, with whom she re- sided; Mrs. Helen Materewicz, Kingston; Mrs. Jean Calora, Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Josephine Materewicz, Glen Lyon; several nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Mount Ol- ivet Cemetery, Carverton. a member the Trinity United Pres- byterian Church, Dallas; Lodge 61 F&AM, Wilkes-Barre; Chapter and Commandery, Wilkes-Barre; Irem Temple, Wilkes-Barre; and Irem Golf Association. Surviving besides his parents, are his wife, Jean Hoover (Smith); sons, Kenneth J. Hoover, Dallas; James a. Hoover, Centermoreland; three grandchildren; brothers, William Hoover, Wilkes-Barre; Russell Hoover, Trucksville; sis- ters, Betty Skovronsky, Tunkhan- nock; Katherine Hoats, Bound Brook, N.J. Interment was in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton. DALE ZIMMERMAN Dale K. Zimmerman, Jr., 72, of Lakeway Manor, Dallas, died July 19, 1989 in the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston, following an illness. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Dail and Mary Warner Zimmerman. He was a graduate of Kingston High School and resided for most of his life in the Back Mountain area. Mr. Zimmerman was employed as a truck driver for 38 years by the Stegmaier Brewing Company and for eight years by the Gibbons Brewing Company until his retire- ment in 1983. Mr. Zimmerman was a member of the Wyoming Valley Classic Bowling League and a member and co-founder of the Back Moun- tain Church Bowling League. Mr. Zimmerman was inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame in 1984 He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Shavertown. Surviving are his wife, Bertha, sons, David, Shavertown, King- ston Township; Donald, Beaumont; Arthur, Lake Ariel; Carl, Deltona, Fla.; sister, Mrs. Florence Z. Carts, Coudersport; eight grandchildren; two great- grandchildren. E Interment was in Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Dallas. Memorial contributions, if de- sired may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 196 N. Main St., Shavertown. Passing lane on Route 415 eliminated Dallas Township Police Depart- ment announced Monday that PennDOT has made the center lane on Route 415 from 42nd Street, Dallas Township to the traffic light in Shavertown, a left turn lane only. There is no longer a passing lane in the center of Route 415 which is marked by a solid yellow line. Over the weekend, motorists were warned by police but in the future violators will receive a regu- lar fine plus the additional $30 approved by the state. mE PUBLIC KEYCO WAREHOUSE OUTLETS Org THE