Obituaries BENJAMIN RYNEVICH Benjamin “Ben” J. Rynevich, of Longview, Wash., formerly of Luzerne, died April 15, 1991, at home. Born March 12, 1919, he was the son of the late Frank and Alice , Galashefski Rynevich. He was an Army veteran of World War Il. After his discharge from the Army, he made his home in Longview, Wash. Surviving are his wife, the former Lucille Dipola; sons, Stanley, Longview; Joseph, Sreshom, Ore.; Leonard Rynevich, Olympia, Wash.; daughters, Yolanda Dietel, Longview; Pam Osborne, San Di- ego, Calif.; brothers, Pete and Joseph, both of Luzerne; sisters, Alice Dorosky, Shavertown; Stella Killeen, Luzerne; Helen Leonard, Richardson, Texas; Jennie Mooney, Belvidere, NJ; Florence Mucha, Swoyersville; five grandchildren;. Memorial services were held in Longview. LEONA KACHMAR Leona M. Kachmar, of Brown Street, Larksville, died May 5, 1991. A lifelong resident of Larksville, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Velgus. She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Ehurch, Kingston. 4h She was preceded in death by a 1, John, in 1969. Surviving are her husband, Andrew Sr.,; son, Andrew Jr., Larksville; sisters, Helen Pleshak, Detroit, Mich.; Anna Arabinick, Shavertown; two grandchildren. Interment was in the parish cemetery, Edwardsville. MARY ALLUNIS Mary Allunis of Main Street, Luzerne Died May 5, 1991. Born in Luzerne, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna Hein Paraschak. Mrs. Allunis was a member of St. Ann's Church, Luzerne. Shewas preceded indeath by her husband, Albert Allunis, Feb. 23, 1990. Surviving are her son, Albert Regal, Phoneix, Ariz.; daughters, Marion Kelly, Virginia Beach; PMlricia Zaverack, Plymouth Twp.; siS¥er, Patricia, NJ; brothers, Jo- seph, Wilkes-Barre; Michael, Lake Silkworth; Walter, Lake Wallenpaupack; Peter and John both of Luzerne. six grandchildren. Interment was in Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Dallas. MILFORD LANGDON Milford J. Langdon, 43, of vant's Mobile Home Park, Leh- , died May 8, 1991, at Wilkes- Batre General Hospital after a lengthy illness. orn in Wilkes-Barre, he was igeon of the late Milford J. and Mal garet Casey Langdon Sr. He was a graduate of G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre. He had re- sided in Lehman for the past 18 years. Prior to retiring for health reasons, he was employed at Payne Printery, Dallas. Hewas a member of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. Surviving are his wife, the former Rita Niezgoda; daughters, Margarita and Roseanne, both at home; sister, Cecelia Hoyt, Kunkle. Interment was in St. Mary's eter: Hanover Township. ALPHONSE NOVACKOWSKI Alphonse F. Novackowski, of Eno Street, Kingston, died May 10, 1991, at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston. Born in Edwardsville, he was the son of the late Stanley and Stella Janmczewski Nowakowski. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was former employed by the Hilsher Paper Box Co. of Kingston. He was a member of St. Hedwig's Church, Kingston. “Xie was preceded in death by a sat, John in 1964. He is survived by his wife, the former Agnes Domanski; sons, Alphonso, Trucksville; Joseph, Kingston; five grandchildren; brothers, Theodore Novak, King- ston; Joseph Nowakowski, Cen- termoreland; sisters, Sr. Mary Jacqueline with the Bernadine Order, Reading; Mary Nowakowski and Celia Sally Ponganis, both of Centermoreland; Frances Chukinas, Pringle; Irene Scholl, Edwardsville. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Bn Ce Are your Automobile and Homeowners SCT ES Ceo Mg] o] 3 ls ADAM RENSA Adam H. Rensa, of Saint Clair Street, Wilkes-Barre, died May 8, 1991, at home. A lifelong resident of Wilkes- Barre, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Popella Rensa. He was a 1934 graduate of Cough- lin High School. He also bowled in the Automotive Leaguie and played semi-pro baseball in Pittsville, Mass. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Young Men Institute; and American Legion Post 741, Miners Mills. He was self-employed as a television repairman, retiring eight years ago. Surviving are his wife, the former Eva Merowsky; daughters, Mary Alyce Rensa, Owings Mills, Md.; Mrs. Barbara Degman and Carol Lynn Rensa, both of Wilkes-Barre; son, David, Wilkes-Barre; sisters, Mrs. Katherine Tierney, Sweet Valley; Mrs. Ann Mosley, Wilkes- Barre; Mrs. Regina Rogaski, Al- hambra, Calif.; brother, Joseph Rensaw, Vestal, NY; two grand- children. Interment was in Holy Resur- rection Russian Orthodox Cem- etery, Plains. ELMORE POGAR Elmore Pogar, Glenside, died May 8, 1991, in Abington Hospital, Abington. He was born in Noxen, July 30, 1910, son of the late Anthony and J osephine Boyer Pogar. A gradu- ate of Mansfield State College, Mr. Pogar received his master’s degree from Cornell University and also attrended Temple and Pennsylva- nia Universities. He was principal of Noxen High School and served more than 25 yers as director of pupil services for the Abington School District. Mr. Pogar was past president of Pennsylvania State Retired Teachers Associaton and the National Association of Pupil Personnel Administrators. He was a member of National Educa- tion Association and Pennsylvania State Education Association; and a life member of Pi Gamma Mu Fraternity. He was preceded in death by brother, Floyd. Surviving are his wife, the former Vivian Lutes; daughter, Mrs. Roy Belding, Glenside; three grand- children. Interment was in Orcutt Cem- etery, Noxen. JUDITH SOKOLAS Judith A. Sokolas, 35, of Parrish St.,” ‘Wilkes Barre, died May 6, 1991, in Mercy Hospital, Wilkes- Barre, after an illness. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of Russ and Clara Waters Robbins, of Pittston. Prior to her illness, she was employed by Quality Care Nursing as a home health aide, and was previously employed at the Citizens’ Voice newspaper. She was a member of the Salvation Army Citadel. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy, in 1978; brother, Charles, in 1985. Surviving in addition to her par- ents, are her husband, Charles R.; daughter, Helena, at home; son, Charles Jr., at home; brother, Robert Dallas; sisters, Ruth Robbins, Harding; Gail Holdrodge, Exeter and Lori Rezykowski, Dal- las. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Carverton. BELTONE MAKES Fa CALLS Have your hearing tested at home —FREE. May is Better Hearing Month, and there's never been a better time to find out if you're hearing everything you should be. Big now your Beltone dispenser’s special Home Care ; Division is offering FREE at-home hearing évaluations. 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Surviving are sons, Chester, East Greenville; Walter, Dallas; daughter, Alice Solinsky, Trucksville with whom he resided; brothers, George and Felix and sister Jean Tarnow, all of San Di- ego, Calif; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. FRANK BELENSKI Frank A. Belenski, 74, of North Thomas Ave., Kingston, died May 5, 1991, at the Veterans Adminis- tration Medical Center, Plains Township, after an illness. Born in Swoyersville, Feb. 20, 1917, he was the son of the late . Adam and Catherine Paculkowski Belenski. He had been employed as a miner for cpal companies in Wyoming Valley. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He served in the Army for 26 years, retiring in 1970 from Fort Hood, Texas. After retiring, he resided in Kingston. He was a member of American Legion Post 395 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 283. He was preceded in death by brothers, John and Joseph. Surviving are his wife, the former Hilma Lohfink; sons, Thomas, Dallas, Tex.; daughter, Rosemarie Mullally, Kingston; four grand- children; brothers, Stanley, Levit- town; Walter, Bethlehem; Tony, Iselin, NJ; Felix, Paterson, NJ; Adam, Jr., Harveys Lake; Alex, San Antonio, Tex.; sisters, Ann Petrofski, Kingston; Mary Sivic, Wilkes-Barre. Interment was in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. HARRY WILLIAMS SR Harry T. Williams Sr., 91, of Harveys Lake, dies May 11, 1991, in the Lakeside Nursing Home, Harveys Lake, after an illness. Born in Larksville, April 13, 1990, he was the son of the late Thomas and Carrie Williams. He was a lifelong Wyoming Valley resident. He was outside foreman at the Pine Ridge Colliery of the Hudson Coal Co. for many years. He was a charter member of the Union Sunday School, Larksville. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Kingston and a member of Kingston Lodge, 395, F.&A.M. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Florence E. Picton, May 5, 1990. Surviving are a son, Harry T., Jr., Harveys Lake; daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Shoop, Akron, Ohio; sev- eral grandchildren; and great- grandchildren. Interment was in Cedar Crest Cemetery, Trucksville. etter hey all Can oo ary, Ing MARGARET GAREY Margaret A. Garey, 83, of East Timonium Road, Timonium, Md., died May 10, 1991 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital shortly after ad- mission. Born in Waterbury, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Mary Ann Kitchen Rosengant. Shewas a 1925 gradu- ate of Wilkes-Barre High School and later graduated from Wilkes- Barre Business College. Prior to moving to Maryland seven years ago, she was a resident of Harveys Lake for 30 years. She was a guest of the Meadows Nursing Center for the past two weeks. She was also a member of the Alderson United Methodist Church, Harveys Lake and was a charter member oftheHarveys Lake Women's Service Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A., in 1981. Surviving are sons, Richard J., Phoenix, Md.; Peter A., Timonium; four grandchildren. Interment was in Kitchen Cem- etery, Harveys Lake. JAMES WAGNER James Robert Wagner, 70, of Ross Township, RR 2, Shickshinny, died May 8, 1991, at Berwick Hospital. ~ Born July 8, 1920, in Ross Township, he was the son of the late James M. and Esther Shaw Wagner. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Bloomingdale United Method- ist Church. He was employed for many years by the Huntington Dairy and Dallas Farm Dairy, later working at Standard Coach, Nanticoke. He and his wife, the former Mariam Farver, celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary in De- cember 1990. Surviving in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Mrs. Terry Benescoter, Bradley, W.Va.; son, Robert, Lawrenceville; three grandchildren; brothers, Glenn, Charlotte, N.C.; Donald, Wilmington, Del.; Melre. Huntingdon Mills. Interment was in Bloomingdale Cemetery. FRANCIS SCRANTA Francis M. Scranta, of RR Tunkhannock died May 11, 199 at the Robert Packer Hospital Andrew and Elizabeth Tudawa Scranta. He was an Army veteran. He was employed by the Chamber- lain Ammunition Plant until 1985. He was self employed as a beef farmer in Thurston Hollow. He was amember or the Church of Nativi 7 Blessed Virgin Mary. He was preceded in death by : 2 sister, Sophie Podlaski. Surviving are his wifeof41 years, the former Evelyn Giberson; sons, Francis Jr., Bernard C. an Stephen, all of Tunkhannock; daughters, Mrs. Josephine Sands and Mrs. Carol Ann Conmstock, both of Tunkhannock; Mrs. Agne Harris, Dallas; brothers, Andrew and Theodore both of Tunkhan nock; 10 grandchildren; three ste granddaughters; several hal stepbrothers and sisters. Interment was in Sunny Side Cemetery, Tunkhannock. County candidates meet the public By CHARLOTM. DENMON Staff Writer Eight of the 17 judicial candi- ‘dates running for judge of the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas appeared at the Candidates Night sponsored by the Back Mountain Citizens Council and the Dallas Post May 8. Four candi- dates for Luzerne County Com- missioner were also present and took their turns speaking to the audience. Vice president of the Citizens Council Will Conyngham acted as moderator and first called on the judicial candidates to make intro- ductory remarks. Hugh Mundy, Jim Geddes, Jo- seph Giovannini, William Keller, Diane Katlic, Enid Harris, Edward Geist and Ann Lokuta each in turn listed his or her qualifications for the office. Conyngham then called on the county commissioner candidates giving each five minutes torespond toa general question then he would ask them questions collected from the audience. Jim McCarthy, Democrat, first spoke on the question presented by Conyngham, “What will you do in providing needs concerning the local municipalities?” “Planning is an important issue and I don't see planning for ev- eryone here as I did in Maryland. In order to employ someone with the necessary technical knowledge, Luzerne County has to pay those people more money. The county has to stop dragging its feet,” McCarthy said. Candidate Joseph ‘Red’ Jones stated that in order to address the issues that are the concerns of the people, commissioner must be a full-time position. Jones said he would like to form a caucus of three commissioners, the county's representatives and the senatoras well as have good communication in all areas of the county. Evelyn Albert spoke on leader- ship and her concern for needs of the county. She said she would ‘Reunion breakfast set for May 19: The membership and Nurture Committee of the Trucksville United Methodist Church will sponsor a “Reunion Breakfast” in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, May 19, at 8 a.m. All members are invited to attend to greet new friends, meet old friends and then stay for the informal Chapel Serv- work in open and county forums when needed. Like Jones, she s she would approach reform in environment which is threatene by the diminution of wetlands, waste management, open space, and do something about waste reduction, re-use of products, re- cycling and other problems. Edmund Sieminski stated h was originally from Scranton and was appalled at the mismanage- ment and lack of leadership in Luzerne County. He spoke about his experience in the mili and state legislature, and his time Business Development program. He contended Luzerne County = needs leadership and he and his running mate Albert could provide ra that leadership. the Fellowship Hall that morning. A full breakfast will be served fo a $2.00 donation. Tickets are avail able from any member of Membership Committee or at, he Church Office. Reservations: are: enecessary oy May 16. : AUTOMOBILES AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE 1979 CORVETTE, ps, pb. pw, auto, T-top. All numbers match. 30,000 miles, $10,900. Call 675-1503 af- ter 5. 16-4-P 4-P 1989 CHEVY BERETTA GTU red, V6, auto., loaded, exc. cond. $9400 negotiable. 288-4159. 16-4-P ‘79 THUNDERBIRD, runs excellent, no rust, new paint job. Elec. doors, windows etc. ps/pb., $550. 675-2661 after 6 p.m. 16-4-P 19-4-P 1988 CHEVY CAVALIER, maroon 4-dr. am/fm cassette, like new, $5,500. 675-3509. 16-4-P DOUBLE DOUBLE Country Boy Doubles your down payment up to $1,000 (for a total of $2,000) and Doubles your trade-in up to $3,000 (for a total of $6,000) on selected vehicles 1984 DODGE OMNI, very good cond. Only 36,000 miles. $1,950. 639-2929.17- 1984 PONTIAC BONNEV- ILLE, high mileage, newtires, radiator. Good work car, runs well. $1,000 or best offer. 675-8243. 19-4-P '86 AUDI, 4000 S, wine red, low miles, auto., a/c, AM-FM stereo, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond. 288-2361 or 826-6545. '87 JEEP WRANGLER LOREDO, 6 cyl., auto., exc. cond. Black beauty must see, $8500 firm. 735-3578. 19-4- 696-1523. 15-5-P THREE 3 FT. 696-2695. 15-5-P CANDELABRA 7869. 17-4-P 35 GAL. AQUARI wooden stand, heater, filter, many accessories. Great buy! $125 for everying! Are you crazy about fish? 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