The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, March 25, 1992 Obituaries HELEN BARROW Helen Smith Barrow, 59, of Troy, NY, died Mar. 17, 1992, at home, after a lengthy illness. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Harry A. and Ethel Nicholson Smith. Surviving are her husband, Dudley C.; daughter, Nancy, Brun- swick, NY; sons, David C., Burling- ton, Vt.; brothers, Dr. Harry A., Dallas; Robert H. Smith, Alexan- dria, Va.; sister, Barbara S. Boll- man, Greenwich, Conn.; several nieces and nephews. Interment, Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township. WILLIAM BEDFORD SR. William J. Bedford Sr., 62, of RR 1, Hunlcok Creek, died Mar. 19, 1992 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital following a lengthy ill- + ness. Born at Harveys Lake, he was the son of Mae DeRemer Bedford, Perkasie and the late George Bedford Sr. A sister, Gerry Landis, “a preceded him in death. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, the former Irene Kosakowski; daughter, Sh- eree Grey, Hunlock Creek; sons, William Jr., Delran, NJ; Dennis, Tunkhannock; Douglas and Tho- mas, Hunlock Creek; 10 grand- children; sister, Dolores Birch, Frenchtown, NJ; brothers, George Jr., Dublin, Pa.; Daniel, Kingston. Private memorial services were held at the Community Bible Church, Sweet Valley. REESE DAVIS SR. Reese Hunter Davis Sr. of Hut- Qe... St., Wilkes-Barre, died Mar. 20, 1992, at Summit Health Care Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late John B. and Charlotte Lewis Davis. Surviving are sons, Reese H. Jr., Charlotte, NC; Lee E., Wallingford; severn grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Walter, Shavertown; Bruce, ~ Wilkes-Barre; sisters, Linda Mul- laney, Bloomfield, NJ; Betty Dowey, | ungoen, NY; Dorothy Cos- grove, Dallas; Shirley Jones, Ash- a ley; Ann Kosicki, Plymouth. Interment, Mt. Greenwood . Cemetery, Shavertown. ‘@RALPH FERRARO Ralph M. Ferraro, of Exeter, died Mar. 20, 1992, at HCA Commu- nity Hospital, New Port Richie, Fla. Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Michael and Rose Cod- ero Ferraro. Surviving are his wife, the for- mer Anna Chasko; sons, Ralph Jr., Nanticoke; Salvatore P., Dal- las; daughter, Mrs. Bernard Par- son, Exeter; four grandchildren; brothers, Sam, Buffalo, NY; Mike, New York City; sisters, Rose ~Mangione, Pittston; Mary Aqulina, . @ Buffalo, Ny. Interment, West Pittston, Ceme- tery. EMILY LAUX Emily K. Laux, South Main St., Wilkes-Barre, died Mar. 22, 1992 at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick, In 1983. Surviving are a stepson, Rich- ard F., Dallas; sister, Marion Klein, Alexandria, Va. Interment, Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township. AGNES HOMICK Agnes Homick, Cleveland St., Hudson, died Mar. 19, 1992 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Chelowsky Conyach. Surviving are her husband, John T.; son, Gabriel, Hudson; daugh- ter, Elizabeth Podehl, Dallas; brothers, Michael, Wilkes-Barre; Nicholas, Fairfield, Conn.; sisters, Olga, Santa Rosa, Calif.; Marie Carcione, Lakeworth, Fla.; Ann Finan, Chicago; Tina Stocks, Long Island, NY; three grandchildren. Interment, Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas. JACOB ISAACS Jacob G. Isaacs, 85, of New- berry Estate, Dallas, and Aven- tura, Fla., died Mar. 18, 1992 at Miami Heart Hospital, where he had been a patient. He was the owner of Barre Beauty Supply until retiring in 1967. Surviving are his wife, the for- mer Marion Schiowitz; sons, B. William, Kingston; David, Mill City, Calif.; Norman, Sherman Oaks, Calif.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Interment, Temple Israel Ceme- tery, Swoyersville. JOSEPH KWAK Joseph A. Kwak, 59, of Longdale Avenue, Shavertown, Kingston Township, died Mar. 17, 1992, at Wilkies-Barre General Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Alexander and Mary Check Kwak. He attended Wilkes-Barre city schools and was a graduate of Coughlin High School. He attended Pennsylvania State Police Academy at Hershey, graduating in 1961. He was a Pennsylvania State Trooper for 30 years, retiring in 1990 while serv- ing at Troop P, Wyoming. He attended King's College, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice. He was a Navy veteran, serving on the USS McGowan. He later transferred to the Naval Reserve. He served with the Army Reserve's 322nd MP Detatchment, Criminal Investigation Division, Hanover Township, with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Ill. He was a vet- eran of Operation Desert Storm, serving with the Criminal Investi- gation Command at the Pentagon. He was a member of St. Ther- ese's Church, Shavertown; Wilkes- Barre Council 302 Knights of Co- lumbus; and Bishop Hafey Assem- bly Fourth Degree, Wilkes-Barre. He was also a member of Fraternal Order of Police, Frank Albert Memorial Lodge 43, Wilkes-Barre; National Lodge of Fraternal Order of Police, the Retired State Police Association of Pennsylvania; the Slovak Catholic Sokol Association, Wilkes-Barre; Brookside American Legion Post 837, Wilkes-Barre; the North End Slovak Citizen's Club, Wilkes-Barre; the Carpatho-Rus- sian Citizen's Club, Hudson; and the American Association of Re- tired Persons. Surviving are his wife, the for- mer Elizabeth Mickewicz; sisters, Ann Kwak, Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. William Blazes, Smithsburg, Md.; brother Edward, Shavertown; sev- eral nieces and nephews; one grand-nephew. Interment, Sacred Heart Ceme- tery, Dallas. MARY KANIA Mary Kania, formerly of Plainsville, died Mar. 17, 1992, at Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daugher of the late Stephen and Anna Sefcek Soltis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel and daugh- ter, Sophia. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Marie Heysek, Barnegat, NJ; Mrs. Florence Scutt, Dallas; Mrs. Betty Stanski, Iselim, NJ; 11 grandchil- dren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. HOWARD KLEIN Howard Klein, 65 of Orchard East Newberry Estate, Dallas, died Mar. 17, 1992, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital where he had been a patient. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Mrs. Anna Newman Klein and the late Ben Klein. He was a graduate of Wyoming Semi- nary and attended Wilkes College. He was owner of Klein Auto Parts, Wilkes-Barre, and its branches in various area commu- nities. : He was a member of the govern- ing board of Wilkes-Barre Vo-Techj School, Temple Isarael, B'nai B'rith Lodge, Jewish Community Center and Masonic Organizations. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and past president of Fox Hill Country Club. Surviving in addition to his mother, are his wife, the former Sylvia Hoder; sons, Robert L., Boston, Mass.; Alan, Mill Valley, Calif; daugher, Pamela, at home; sister, Mrs. Norman Weiss, King- ston. Interment, Temple Israel Ceme- tery, Swoyersville. BASIL STEELE Basil V. Steele, 83, of RR 1, Sweet Valley, Mooretown, died Mar. 18, 1992, at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston, after being stricken ill at home. Alifelong resident of Mooretown, he was the son of the late John S. and Fallie Keller Steele. He was a graduate of Kingston Township High School and attended Temple University for two years and then graduated from Bloomsburg State Teachers College, receiving a teach- ing degree. He taught in one room schools in Ross Township and then elementary classes for Lake- Lehman School District, retiring in 1970. He owned and operated Steele’s Restaurant, Route 118, Mooretown, for 42 years, retiring last December. He was a member of Maple Grove United Methodist Church, Pikes Creek. He was also a member of Otsenigo Lodge 435, F&AM, Bing- hamton, NY; and the Ancient Ac- cepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Bloomsburg. He and his wife, the former Ethel Blaine, celebrated their 61st wed- ding anniversary last September. Surviving in addition to his wife, are a daugher, Mrs. Joy Wickard, Mooretown; son, John A., Brun- swick, Ga.; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Interment, Lateer Cemetery, Mooretown. HARRY POST JR. Harry E. Post, Jr., 64 of North Thomas St., Wilkes-Barre was pronounced dead Mar. 22, 1992 in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, King- ston, due to an auto accident in Kingston Township. Born in Trucksville, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Rose Boote Post Sr. He was a graduate of Kingston Township High School and attended computer schools in Texas and New Jersey. He was a Navy veteran and a member of Church of Christ Unit- ing, Kingston. Survivign are his wife, the for- mer Helen Jane Gray; sons, Frank H., Lewisville, NC; Robert E., at home; John E., Holland, Bucks County; sister, Jane Morse, Ramah, Colo. ; Interment, will be in Mount Greenwood Cemetery, Shavertown. EARL PHILLIPS Earl W. Phillips, 71, of Machell Ave., Dallas, died Mar. 22, 1992 at Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Mey- ers, Fla., after an apparent heart attack. He was born in Scranton, the son of the late David and Rose Harris Phillips. He was a graduate of Scranton High School and at- tended William & Mary College. He served as an Army captain during World War II and the Korean War. He was active with the 109th Field Artillery, Pennsylvania Army Na- tional Guard, for 20 years. He was a stock broker with J.H. Brooks & Co., Wilkes-Barre and then served as an investment offi- cer and senior vice president with United Penn Bank for numerous years. Most recently, he has served as an investment officer with Penn Security Bank, Scranton. He was a member of First Pres- byterian Church, Wilkes-Barre, and served as its clerk of session for 10 years, also serving as an elder and trustee. He was also a member. and past president of Dallas Rotary Club, having the honor of receiving the Paul Harris Fellowship Award from Rotary International. He served as direc- tor and past president of the Dal- las School Board for six years and was past president of the board of directors at Oak Lawn Cemetery. He had also served on the board of the former Sutton Men’'sHome, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, the former Olive Kay; daughter, Mrs. Alexander (Sharon) EwingJr., Swathmore; son, Earl W. Jr, Middle Haddam, Conn.; five grand- children. Memorial services willbe 11 a.m. Saturday in First Presbyterian Church, South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, with the Rev. Robert Zanicky, pastor and the Rev. Dr.Jule Ayers officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial donations, fi desired, may be made to Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, 128612; to First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Fran- klin St., Wilkes-Barre, 18701 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Save Time * Trouble « Money with a subscription to The Dallas Post C. MERYL WAGNER C. Meryl Wagner, 71, of Mead- ows Nursing Center, Dallas, died Mar. 20, 1992 at the center. Born in Hemlock Township, she was the daughter of the late Rodell and Mabel Hunter Kocher. She resided in Jackson Township for most of her life before moving to Meadows Nursing Center in 1989. She was a member of the Huntsville Christian Church and its organizations. She was also a member of the Jackson Township Fire Co. Women's Auxiliary; the Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors; the Dallas Senior Citizen's Center and Lady Troby Rebeckah Lodge 514, Lehman; where she served as Past Noble Grand. She was also the Jackson Town- ship Judge of Elections for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy; sons, Robert and Keith; daughter, Beverly Wagner. SAMUEL PAPE Samuel A. Pape, 83, of Country Club Apartments, Dallas, died Mar. 13, 1992 at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Pape. He resided in Plains before moving to Dallas, where he resided for 39 years. He was a a graduate of Plains High School. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, Harveys Lake. He was last employed by the Armour Meat Co., Wilkes-Barre, as a sales- Surviving are sons, Gerald Norfolk, Va.; Tim, Harveys La Lynn, Dallas; Rich, Montclair, 1 Don, Pompton Lakes, NJ; Kev Plymouth; daughters, Elaine Zu Dallas; Bonnie Bowdoin, Dubl Ga.; Glenda Akers, Houston, Te Michelle DePaul, Aston; Che Land, York; brothers, Glen, Bi hamton, NY; Eugene and Dz both of Kunkle; Kenneth, Muhle berg; Arden, Mooretown; siste Audrey Stogoski, Trucksville; Da Smith, Harveys Lake; Delo: Kocher, Exeter; 21 grandchi two great-grandchildren; s nieces and nephews. Interment Kocher Ceme Ruggles. Memorial contributions may sent to the Meadows Nursi Center, 55 W. Center Hill Roz Dallas 18612 or to the Hun Christian Church, RR 4, Bo Dallas, 18612. man for 37 years. He was preceded in dea brothers, Francis and Frank; ter, Rose. i Surviving are his wife, the fi f mer Bernadine Barton; siste Mrs. Mary Manca, Utica, NY Pape and Mrs. Emma Greb, bo of Lansdale; Mrs. Edith Caste line, Michigan; several niece al nephews. Interment, St. Mary's Cem Hanover Township. CATCH IT NOW! ar mus MIDWAY SHOPPING CENTER 717-287-8090 WYOMNG AVE., WYOMING PA 18644 WHO IS ELIGIBLE? dwellings. Department RURAL HOMEOWNERS DID YOU KNOW THAT THE AVERAGE HOMEOWNER PAYS 25% MORE THAN THEIR URBAN NEIGHBOR? We are able to offer considerable savings over your present coverage due to a new SUBURBAN HOMEOWNERS POLICY. The premium for a typical $100,000 home would be $161.00 a year. Owners of one or two family residential 2. Properties located within five miles of a Fire CALL US TODAY FOR A NO OBLIGATION QUOTE! 717-825-6891 / 800-242-1337 275 Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18702 Matthew J. Alferio, CPCU, CLU, Pres. 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