2 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, October 24, 1990 Obituaries Police report MARGUERITE E. FLAMISH Marguerite E. Flamish, 71, of 83 James St., Shavertown, died Oct. 20, 1990, in Leader Nursing ~ Facility West, Kingston, after an illness. Born in Ashley, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Hilda Aton Gdovin. Mrs. Flamish had been a resident of Shavertown for the past year, and had previ- ously resided in Lehighton for many years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William (Shirley) Garber, Shaver- town; sister, Mrs. Anna Dungey, Miramar, Fla.; brothers, George Gdovin, Wilkes-Barre and Rich- ard Gdovin, Shavertown; two ~ grandchildren. Private graveside service was held in Albert Cemetery, Moun- taintop, at the convenience of the family. MILDRED E. GREGUS Mrs. Mildred (Milly) E. Gregus, 45, of RD 2, Lake Silkworth, died Oct. 16, 1990, at the family home. Born Oct. 26, 1945, in Breslau, Hanover Township, a daughter of the lateWilliam and Anna Monting- ney, she was a graduate of Ha- ~ nover High School. Mrs. Gregus: moved to Lake Silkworth in 1971 and was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silk- ~ worth. Surviving are her husband, Ronald; children: William Kohl, Langhorne; Mrs. Karen Hamilton, Washington, D.C.; two grandchil- dren; brother, William, Wapwal- lopen; sisters, Mrs. Theresa Novrath, Nanticoke; Mrs. Mary- ann Krainik, Beaver Falls; nieces and nephews. Interment was in the parish cemetery, Lake Silkworth. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA, Fox Hill Road, Plains Township. CAROLA HERRING Carola I. Herring, 90, of Sweet Valley Mobile Home Village, Sweet Valley, died Oct. 16, 1990, at her home. Born in Bloomingdale, Dec. 17, 1899, she was the daughter of the late Oliver S. and Susie Hontz Sutliff. Mrs. Herring resided in Huntington Mills, for 34 years, imoving to Sweet Valley 18 years ‘ago. She was a graduate of Wyo- ‘ming Seminary, class of 1919, and was a member of the Sweet Valley ‘Community Bible Church, Sweet Valley. Mrs. Herring taught piano and organ lessons to more than 500 students over a period of 73 years. She also played piano and organ at various churches in the area throughout most of herlife. She and her husband, Albert, cele- brated their 42nd anniversary in December, 1989. Surviving in addition to her husband is a son, James O. Gra- ham, Binghamton, N.Y., and one granddaughter. Interment was in Bloomingdale Cemetery, Bloomingdale. HARRIET E. THOMPSON Harriet E. Thompson, 92, of Country Club Road, Dallas, died Oct. 16, 1990, at her home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was a resident of Dallas the past46 years. She was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary and prior to retiring, she was employed as a floor supervisor by Natona Mills, Dallas. She was a member of the Dallas United Meth- odist Church. Her husband, Nelson, died in 1966. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Cora Wicht, with whom she re- sided. Interment was in Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas. z HELEN HURLEY Mrs. Helen J. Hurley, 100, West Hollenback Ave., Wilkes-Barre, died Oct. 18, 1990, at the General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. She had previously been a guest at Leader West Nursing Home, Kingston. Born in Wilkes-Barrre, she was a daughter of the late John and Nellie Erickson Johnson, and at- tended the city schools. Mrs. Hurley had operated a custom dress shop in the Brooks Building, South Franklin Street, for several years. She was later associated wtih Macy's Department Store, New York City, for 37 years, retiring in 1957 and returning to Wilkes-Barre. She was the oldest living mem- ber of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, Wilkes-Barre and had been active with the Hannah's and with the Helping Hand Society of the Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thoms Hurley; son, Thomas W. Hurley; sisters, Lillian Parsonage; Esther Boyer; Florence Chadrach Davis; brother, Harry J. Robb. Surviving are a son, Claude F. Hurley, Wilkes-Barre, with whom she resided; brother, Edward Ri- botski, Shavertown; three grand- children; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Interment was in Hollenback Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre. Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke’s UCC Church, North Main St. at E. Hollenback Ave., Wilkes-Barre, 18705. DENNIS OSMAN Dennis A. Osman, 16, of Follies Road, Jackson Township, died Oct. 18, 1990, in Dennison Twp., Luzerne County. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of Ahmet and Bonnie Giberson Osman, Jackson Township. A former resident of Wilkes- Barre, he lived in Jackson Town- ship since July. Mr. Osman was a former mem- ber of the Heights Packers Mini- Football program and played foot- ball his freshman year at GAR High School. He is a former stuent at GAR High School and was a member of the junior class at Lake-Lehman High School. Surviving in addition to his parents are a sister, Layla, and brother, Shaun, both at home; maternal grandparents, Franklin and Joan Giberson, Wilkes-Barre; paternal grandparents, Necib and Hatij Osman, Turkey. Interment was in Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton. JOSEPH TERRITO Joseph Territo, Sperling St., West Wyoming, died Oct. 19, 1990, in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, King- ston, where he was a patient for the past three weeks. Born in Swoyersville, he was the son of the late Lorenzo and Josephine Palmentera Territo. He resided in West Wyoming for the past 65 years, working in the mines, and later owned and oper- ated the Wyoming Fuel Service Co., West Wyoming. He was also employed the last several years for the Delta Oil Service Co., Exeter, and Santarelli Vibrate Block, West Wyoming. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Territo was a member of the Wyoming VFW Post 396, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Wyo- ming Aries, 1965. Surviving are his wife, the for- mer Ruth Davies; daughters, Mrs. Joanne Miller, Exeter; Mrs. Jo- sephine Rosengant, West Pittston; sons, Joseph Jr. and Leonard, at home; Lorenzoll, Exeter; 11 grand- children; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Leonard Territo, Noxen; Thomas Territo, Luzerne. Interment was in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton. MARIE JONES Marie Nagle Jones, co-founder and president of Plastic Arts-Signs Inc., Wilkes-Barre, died Oct. 186, 1990, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was a resident of Staub Road, Trucksville. Born in Plains, March 30, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Marie Monahan Armbruster. She was educated in the Holy Savior parochial school system and was a 1943 graduate of St. Nicholas Parochial High School. She attended Wilkes-Barre Business College. She was a co-founder and presi- dent of Plastic Arts-Signs Inc. for 28 years. She was a member of St. Therese's Catholic Church, Shav- ertown. She also held member- ships in the Wilkes-Barre Cham- ber of Commerce, the National Electric Sign Association and the National Federation of Independ- ent Businesses. She and her husband, Joseph, celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary on April 1, 1990, She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elmer C. Nagle, onJune 3, 1962; daughter, Judith Ann Nagle; brother, Cpl. William Armbruster, in 1950; sister, Lou- ise Armbruster, on Dec. 1., 1985. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are children Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Lorah, Trucksville; Bruce W. Nagle, Dallas; Marie Nagle, Wyoming; Robert Nagle, at home; Shari Jones, Wilkes-Barre; nine grandchildren; brother, Fred Armbruster, Wilkes-Barre; sisters, Mrs. Claire Rutcosky, Cherry Hill, N.J.; Mrs. Eileen Spagnola, Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre; sev- eral nieces and nephews. Interment was in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Memorial contributions, if de- sired, may be made to the Wilkes- Barre General Hospital Health Foundation, Thomas P. Saxton Pavilion, 468 Northampton St., Edwardsville, 18704. EILEEN B. MARTH Mrs. Eileen B. Marth, 82, of Sweet Valley, died Oct. 15, 1990, in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital where she was a patient two days. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she lived in Shavertown many years before moving to Sweet Valley two years ago. Mrs. Marth was a graduate of Englewood High Schooland School of Nursing, both of Englewood, N.J, and ‘prior to retiring ‘was self- employed as a private duty nurse. “She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Shavertown and its Dorcas Society and church choir. She was an Army veteran of World War II, having served with the Nurse Corps. Her husband, Arther E., died in 1961. Surviving are a son, Donald E., Sweet Valley, with whom she re- sided; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. Interment was in Hanover Green Cemetery, Hanover Township. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 196 N. Main St., Shaver- town, 18708. JEANNE YURKON Jeanne Yurkon, 238 Orchard St., Exeter, died Oct. 16, 1990 at the home of her son, Charles Yurkon, Shavertown. She was born in Pittston, a daughterof the late Stephen and Carmelitta Clisham Matt. Mrs. Yurkon was a member of St. Cecilia's Church, Exeter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 1974. Surviving in addition to her son are two grandchildren; brothers, Stephen and Robert Matt, both of Pittston; Richard Matt, Dupont. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Welcome to Harveys Lake - Shop at DiVeronica's Cereal $1.99/Box None Higher Drakes Cakes 4/ $1.00 Tasty Kake Cakes 4/$1.00 Candy Bars for Halloween Canned Goods 29€ ea. JEAN LANGDON Jean C. Langdon, 64, of Barr Lane, Lee Park, died Oct. 22, 1990, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Plymouth, she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Cora Pritchard Murray. She re- sided for most of her life in Wilkes- Barre. She attended Meyers High School. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Wilkes- Barre. She was employed for many years as an insurance underwriter with the former Joseph Schneider Insurance Agency, Wilkes-Barre. She and her husband, William G., celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on Sept. 11, 1990. Surviving in addition to her husband, are sisters, Mrs. Walter (Claire) Griffith, East Stroudsburg; Mrs. Gerald (Barbara) Bogdan, Tunkhannock; brother, John Murray, Dallas; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wed- nesday at 2 p.m. from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, Park Ave- nue and South Street, Wilkes-Barre with the Rev. Craig A. Lantz, of St. John’s Lutheran Church, officiat- ing. Interment will be in Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas. Memorial denations, if desired, may be made to the Elks National Foundation, Elks Lodge Number 109, 25W. South St. , Wilkes-Barre, 18702. FLORENCE WORTH Florence H. Worth, 73, of Har- veys Lake, died Oct. 21, 1990, at Carpenter Care Center, Tunkhan- 'nock. Born at Harveys Lake, Jan. 7, 1917, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Lula Kocher .Hausch. She resided at Harveys Lake all her life. She was a 1934 graduate of Laketon High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in education from College Misericor- dia, Dallas, in 1938. She taught, geography, history and social stud- ies at Laketon, Lake Noxen and the Lake-Lehman School Districts from 1938 until retiring in 1974. She was also the coach of the girl's basketball team at Laketon and Lake Noxen, with many champion- ship seasons. She was a member of the Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, Harveys Lake, and was a Sunday School teacher and a member of the Women’s Mission- ary Society. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lyman; sister, Mildred A. Garinger. Surviving are her husband, William W.; son, James William, Cherryville, N.C.; sister, Adelaide Kline, Harveys Lake; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thurs- day, 11 a.m. from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, corner of Rtes. 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with the Rev. L.D. Reed, pastor of the Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, officiating. Interment will be in Kocher Cemetery, Ruggles. Friends may call Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, RR 2, Harveys Lake, 18618. Advertisers: Would you like to reach nearly 10,000 Back Mountain households with one ad? Call us to find out how. The Dallas Post 675-5211 Betty McDonald OWNER = NUMBER 9 SHOP DALLAS BOROUGH HIT-RUN ACCIDENT AT COMMONWEALTH Patrolman James J. Drury was dispatched to a hit and run acci- dent where he found Maryann Stchur, Wilkes-Barre, who said her1985 Honda was parked legally in a parking space in the Common- wealth Parking lot. She said she parked her car at 6:30 a.m. and did not leave the building until 5 p.m. when she found that an un- identified car backing into the parking space alongside hers struck the left fender of the Honda. Investigation is continuing. SCHOOL BUS GRAZES UPS TRUCK Patrolman James J. Drury was called to the scene of an accident on Church Street where a Dallas school bus driven by Tammy Mae Concert of Harveys Lake, driving the bus south on Church Street with students in the bus struck the right side of a UPS truck legally parked facing north in a parking area alongside Church Street, breaking and knocking off the truck's side view mirror. Concert told police she thought she was far enough away from the truck but after she struck the mirror she said she contacted the bus base at the school and she was told to continue on with dropping off of school students. Johnd. Rytell, 3rd, Wilkes-Barre said he told the operator of the bus to pull over and thought she was but then she went on. Police were notified and Concert was returned to the scene of the accident. ITEMS STOLEN FROM HOME Officer Dennis Dobinick was dispatched to the home of Thelma Price, 97 Elizabeth St., Dallas, where Price reported the theft of household items, jewelry and cash. Price gave the officer a name of a person she suspected and the investigation is continuing. ROCK THROWN THROUGH CAR WINDOW Dallas Borough police are in- vestigating a case of vandalism reported by a Kellie A. Davis, who while traveling south on Route 415 had a rock thrown through the windshield of her 1988 Oldsmo- bile in the vicinity of the Pizza Hut. Davis said she turned her car around and saw three juveniles running into the woods. Patrol- man James J. Drury caught the juveniles, notified their parents, and restitution was made to the victim. DALLAS TOWNSHIP THEFT AT SPORTING GOODS STORE Dallas Township police investi- gated a theft, Oct. 16, at Back Mountain Sporting Goods Store, where someone entered with a key and took an undetermined num- ber of baseball and footall trading cards, the value not yet known. Investigation is continuing. VANDALISM AT TWO SEPARATE LOCATIONS Dallas Township police were dispatched to Country Club Apart- ments and also to 2 Crestview Drive, Dallas, where investigation revealed cases of criminal mischief that occured between Oct. 13 and Oct. 14. Three cars at the Country Club Apartments were damaged and hood and trunk emblems removed from them. Damage was also done to the car at Crestviejgs Drive, Shrine Acres and hood an?’ trunk emblems removed. Investi- gation is continuing. KINGSTON TOWNSHIP CAR STRIKES POLE Aron W. Lupinsky, Wyoming, Oct. 13, was traveling south on Route 309, when he told police his car started to hydroplane and he lost control and the car struck a pole at the entrance of the Texaco Station. MAN INJURED IN ONE CAR ACCIDENT Patrolman Michael Moravec was dispatched to an accident at Dug Hill and Bunker Hill Roads where he found George Siegel, Trucksville, trapped in his 1973 Buick and passerbys trying to give first aid to Siegel through the car window. The ambulance, rescue unit, Medic Unit and fire department we dispatched to the scene and NY } rescue unit personnel extricated Siegel who was admitted to Wilkes- Barre General Hospital. Investigation revealed that Siegel was traveling south on Dug Road at a high rate of speed and failed to negotiate a left curve in the road at the intersection of Bunker Hill Road and continued straight through the curve and struck a large tree head-on then came to rest over a small embankment. DUI ARREST Kingston Township Patrolman Robert Weiss arrested Scott H. Chopick, 8 Knob Hill, Trucksville 4 for driving under the influence an criminal mischief, Oct. 17, 10:4 p.m., in the area of Back Mountain Shopping Center. - Te DALLAS PosT 309-415 Plaza, Dallas, PA 18612 675-5211 al 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 created by articles. Questions should be directed to the News Desk HAVE A NEWS TIP? Monday through Friday 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. CALL THE EDITORS: The Dallas Post welcomes news tips, letters to the editor, feature ideas, and comments on the accuracy, fairness or adequacy of news coverage. 5p.m. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEPT. Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00. Classified Deadline - Mon. matter. (USPS 147-720) SUBSCRIPTION RATES 35¢ on newstands every Wednesday. 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