6 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA ~ Wednesday, May 29, 1991 Obituaries WILFRED IDE Wilfred A. Ide, 80, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., formerly of Loyalville, died May 15, 1991, at the Sierra Vista Care Center, where he had been a guest for the past four months. Born in Sweet Valley, Oct. 17, 1910, he was the son of the late Silas and Dora Albertson Ide. Prior to moving to Arizona in 1990, he ‘resided. in Loyalville. He was a graduate of Kingston High School and the University of Michigan. He was associated with his father in the orchliard business and was also employed as a machinist and a tool and dye maker. He was a lifelong member of the Loyalville United Methodist Church and served on the board of direc- tors of the church and the Chest- nut Grove Cemetery Association, Loyalville. He also served as a school director of the Lake-Noxen and Lake-Lehmah school districts. He was a charter member of the Harveys Lake Lions Club and was honored by the club for 40 years of outstanding service in 1990, He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, ‘the former Bessie Dykstra; sons, Richard, Sonoita, Ariz.; Warren d., New York City; daughter, Jeanette D'Agostino, San Jose, Calif.; brother, Gilbert, Idetown; sisters, Margaret Bonta, Phonix, Md.; Elthera Glassford, Hot Springs, Ark.; 10 grandchildren; five great- grandchildren. Memorial services will be con- ducted at a time to be announced. Memorial donations if desired, maybe made to the Loyalville United Methodist Church, RR 3, Box 102, Hunlock Creek, 18621. THOMAS E. BAKER Thomas E. Baker, Main Road, Hanover Green section of Hanover Township, died May 22, 1991 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the township and was the son of the late Thomas and Helen Herman Baker. Prior to retirement he was em- ployed by Giant Markets bakery in Scranton and the Grand Union bakery in Wilkes-Barre: He was a World War II U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a mem- ber of VFW Post 5267, Hanover . Township. He was also a member of the Hanover Township Goodwill Hose Co. No. 1 and the Hanover Township ambulance unit. He was a member of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood section of Hanover Township. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, in 1979. Survivingare a son, Dr. Thomas E. Baker Jr., of Dallas; a grand- daughter; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Fela, Endicott, NY; Mrs. Frances Millo,’ Korn Krest, Hanover Twp., and Mrs. Elizabeth Zipper and Mrs. Helen Kollar, Hanover Green; several nieces and nephews. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. BETTY LAWLEY Betty Lawley, of RR 7, Shavertown died May 22, 1991, at home after an illness. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Wil- liam and Blanche Seel. She had resided in Wyoming for manyyears, moving to Shavertown in 1960. She was a graduate of Gettysburg College, receiving a bachelor’s de- gree. She was a substitute teacher for Wyoming Area High School for many years, later working as s salesperson for the Goeringer Real Estate Co., Wilkes-Barre. She was a charter member of the Wyoming Valley Duplicate Bridge Club. Surviving are her husband, Charles F.; son, Dr. Charles B., Shavertown; two grandchildren. Interment was in Oddfellow Cemetery, Tamaqua. | Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Hospice St. John, 6645 Carey Ave., Wilkes- Barre, 18702. ALBERTA WILLIAMS Alberta Williams of Lindberg Street, Swoyersville, died May 26, 1991, at home. Born in Luzerne, she lived most of her life in Swoyersville. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Nancy Jane Wallace. She at- tended Swoyersville schools. She was a member of Stella Presbyte- rian Church, Forty Fort. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, February 1988; daughter, Shirley Mae Milulka, in 1965; grandson, Ed- ward Williams in 1984. Surviving are sons, Edward, Shavertown; Raymond, Swoyersville; daughter, Betty Kocher, Swoyersville; sister, Edith Thomas, Swoyersville; five grand- children; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday from the Joseph L. Wroblewski Funeral Home, 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, with the Rev. James Cara, of the Stella Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. DORIS WHIPPLE Doris H. Whipple, 58, of West Chestnut St., Wilkes-Barre, died May 23, 1991, after a heartattack. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Nov. 17, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Esther Eckenstien Whipple. She had been employed as a supervisor in the accounting offices of Bell Telephone Co. of Pennsylvnaia. She was a former member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are Edward McManaman, with whom she re- sided; sister, Mrs. Margaret Cronauer, Kingston; brother, Howard, Harveys Lake; several nieces and nephews. Interment was in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton. GERTRUDE CALHOUN Gertrude M. Calhoun, 91, for- merly of Pine View Farms, Moun- taintop, died May 24, 1991, at the Smith Nursing Home, Wright Township. Born in Franklin, NY, May 13, 1900, she was the daughter of the late Floyd B. and Nora Dalameter Smith. She attended Oneonta Nor- mal School, Oneonta, NY. She had been employed as a school teacher in NewYork State. She had resided inLuzerne County for over 40 years, first living in Dallas, then residing in Mountaintop, since 1956. She was a member of the Mountaintop ‘Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A., Oct. 8, 1976. Surviving are her son, Thomas, Hilton Head Island, S.C.; daugh- ter, Elizabeth Zufelt, Rough and Ready, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Interment was in Ouleout Cemetery, Franklin, NY. LEWIS LaBAR Lewis R. “Luke” LaBar, 81, of Huntsville Road, Dallas, died May 25, 1991, in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, shortly after admission. Born in Wyoming, he was the son of the late Timothy and Laura Hoyt LaBar. He attended Dallas Borough schools and resided in Exeter for 30 years before moving to Dallas in 1965. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a mechanic by the Wilkes-Barre Transit Co. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel MacHenry LaBar, in 1984. Surviving are a son, Jack R., Nashville, Tenn; daughters, Jane Anne Bender, Elmira, NY; Betty Simmons, Exeter; Audrey Getz,. Harveys Lake; brothers, Donald and Clarence “Caddie”, both of Dallas; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Interment was in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton. CARL MUESSIG Carl G. Muessig, 77, of Sorber Mountain Road, Loyalville, died May 22, 1991, at home after a lengthy illness. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Knorr Muessig. He at- tended St. Nicholas School. He had resided in Lake Township for the past 21 years. Before retiring, he was employed as a welder of the Foster Wheeler Corp., Mountaintop. He was a member of: OurLady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth. Survivingare his wife, the former Elata Whiting; daughters, Carol Carmadella, Kansas City, Kans.; Barbara MacLauchlin, Newporrt News, Va.; Debbie Cooper, Dallas; brothers, Leo, Wilkes-Barre; An- thony, Dallas; six grandchildren. Interment was in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Shavertown. Jaycees nite at the tracks set for June 8 The Back Mountain Jaycees will be sponsoring a Nite at the Races on Saturday, June 8, 1991 at the Luzerne Fire Hall, 66 Tener Street. Doors open at 7 p.m. with post time beginning at 7:30 p.m. Ad- mission price is $3 per person which includes food and beverage. Individuals and businesses can also sponsor a horse for $10. Anyone interested in purchas- ing an admission ticket or spon- soring a horse can contact any Back Mountain Jaycee member or by calling 675-1397. All proceeds will benefit future Back Mountain Jaycees projects. The Back Mountain Jaycees are a community oriented leadership training organization open to men and women from 21 to 40 years of age. Flag waver Wayne Matthew Brace, 4, was one of the younger members of the audience at the Dallas Memorial Day observance May 28. He was accompanied by his "Poppa," great-grandfather Leonard Harvey. (Post Photo/ Ron Bartizek) Wr CARA \W, £% HEALTHCARE REDEFINED ik, | medical resources you make ~~ possible today. Become one of General's 1991 Guardians. its fulfillment. 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