2 Dallas Post Dallas, PA February 21, 2001 OBITUARIES EDWARD SMITH Earned three Bronze Stars in Europe during WWII Edward B. Smith, 76, of Har- veys Lake, died Feb. 18, 2001 at the Lakeside Nursing Center, Harveys Lake, where was a resi- dent for the last five years. Born Sept. 23, 1924, in Noxen, ‘he was a son of the later Henry and Edith (Beahm) Smith. He at- tended Noxen School. He worked for American Asphalt Co., Jack- son Township, before retiring. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World . War II, where he earned three Bronze Stars and was a POW in the European Front. He was preceded in death by his son, Bradley. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, the former Doris Kocher, Dallas; sons, Terry, Houston; Barry, Harveys Lake; Dave McLaughlin-Smith, Gary and Joseph, all of Dallas; Thomas, Luzerne; Mark, Chester Springs; and Edward, Jr., Nanticoke; daughter, Sandra Ruger, Dallas; 15 grandchildren, two great- grandchildren; and brothers, Nolan, Harveys Lake; and Doyle, Noxen. Entombment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 1101 Hill St., Jessup, 18434. MADELINE SHERIDAN Dallas native j Madeline (Sullivan) Sheridan of LeRoy, New York, a Dallas na- tive, died February 14 at United Memorial Medical Center, Batavia, New York. She was born in Dallas April 4, 1916, the daughter of John L. and Minnie (Harris) Sullivan. She lived in Dallas, until her marriage to J. Edward Sheri- dan. She was the mother of a son Joseph, of Middletown, New Jer- sey, and four daughters; Eileen Sheridan, Thomaston, Connecti- ‘cut; Patricia Crego, Rochester, New York; Kathleen Costa and Joanne Snyder, both of Leroy, New York. She was the grand- mother of 15 and great-grand- mother of seven. She leaves her brothers, Ger- ald, Wilkes Barre; and Allen, Bartlett, Tennessee, and sisters Dorothy Velletri, Providence, Rhode Island; and Anna Mae Estus, Bradford, Rhode Island. She was pre-deceased by her husband, J. Edward Sheridan, and her sisters, Ethel Stolarick, and Helen Schultz, as well as her parents. Burial will take place in the spring in St. Francis Cemetery, LeRoy, New York. DR. ALBERT JEARL CRISPELL Noxen native, was teacher and principal for 42 years Albert Jearl Crispell, age 82, died on Friday, February 16, 2001. He lived in Levittown for the past 46 years. Born July 11, 1918 in Noxen, he was the fourth of five children of the late John and Helen Crispell. He received his Bache- lor of Science in Education de- gree from Mansfield State Teach- ers College in Mansfield, PA. He taught in Lake Township from 1937 to 1941. From 1941 to 1945, he was in the U.S. Army during World War II. Albert re- ceived his Master of Education degree from the Pennsylvania State College (now Penn State University). From 1948 to 1954, he was a classroom teacher and Principal in Hockessin, Del. and Newark, Del. He was then hired as an Elementary School Princi- pal in Bristol Township and worked there until his retirement in 1983. Albert received his Doc- torate of Education degree from the International University. He was also the Charter Presi- dent of the Optimist Club of Levittown. He was a former ac- tive member land president of the Elementary Principal's Associa- tion of Bucks County. He has been an active member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees and has served in the Bucks County Chapter. He was also a life member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. Albert was married 44 years to Rachel Marcella Crispell. He is the father of: David Crispell and his wife Emiliana of Bristol, PA., Cathy Adams and her husband Dave of Oakford, PA, Douglas Crispell and his wife M.B. of Mays Landing, NJ, Daniel Crispell and his wife Susan of Radnor, PA., and Brenda Zack and her husband Jim of Mif- flinburg, PA. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and his sister, Alma Brown, of Dallas. He was preceded in death by his brothers John and Kenneth Crispell and his sister Letha Race. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service Wednes- day at 10 a.m. at Bowman's Creek Free Methodist - Church, Rt. 309, Tunkhannock. A grave- side service will follow at 11 a.m. in Beaumont Cemetery, Beau- mont. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bowman's Creek Free Methodist Church at the above address. ; (Gteven’s Town & Country Cleaners Country Club Shopping Center © Dallas ALWAYS QUALITY DRYCLEANING Shirts Laundered * Draperies and Household Items Fine Dry Cleaning Alterations * Wedding Gown Specialist 675-0463 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Over 20 Years In Business NN) > 2 MARJORIE SZELA Retired registered nurse was born in Noxen Marjorie Dendler Szela, 78, of Newberry Estates, Dallas, died February 16, 2001 at Wilkes- Barre General Hospital. Born July 9, 1922, in Noxen, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Eva Norris Dendler. She was a graduate of Noxen High School and was a 1944 graduate of the former Geisinger Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Danville. Before retir- ing, she was a registered nurse in the private duty sector for many years. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Shavertown. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Szela Sr.; . brothers, Edward, Roy, Ernest, Floyd, David, Walter, Albert Jr., Phillip and Bernard Dendler; sis- ters, Bina Hastings and Freda Lilley. Surviving are - her sons, Thomas J., Tulsa, Okla.; John J., Jr., Thornhurst; daughters, Eva S. Szela, Idyllwild, Calif; Judith Szela, Quakertown; Re- becca Menshen, Olpe, Germany; and two grandsons. Interment will be in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton. Memorial donations may be, made to the American Heart As] sociation. | | { LARRY MORRIS West Side Tech graduate was ironworker Larry D. Morris, 44, of Sweet Valley Road, Lake Township, died February 16, 2001 as a re- sult of injuries suffered in an au- tomobile accident in the Bow- man’s Creek area of Wyoming County. Born in Kingston, he was the son of Marjorie Lewis Morris, of Sweet Valley, and the late Robert F. Morris Sr. He was educated in the Lake-Lehman schools and was a graduate of West Side Vo- cational Technical High School, Pringle. He was employed as an ironworker by the International Association of Ironworkers Local 48, Avoca. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are sons, Larry D. II and Adam D., both of Harveys Lake; brother, Robert F., Jr.,-.Sweet Valley; sisters, Nancy Morris, Sweet Valley; and Bonnie Senkus, Benton. Interment; Maple Grove Ceme- tery, Pikes Creek. Memorial donations may be made to the Sweet Valley or Nox- en ambulance associations. THOMASINA SARTIN Member of Faith Baptist Church Thomasina A. Sartin, of RR 3, Wyoming, Carverton section of Kingston Township, formerly of Wyoming, died Feb. 15, 2001 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospi- tal. Born in Wyoming, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Adeline (Manganiello) Carpenter. She was a seamstress in the gar- ment industry for 40 years, until retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church, Dallas. She was preceded in death by her brother, Carmen Carpenter; and sisters, Della Ostrowski and Genevieve Casciani. ; Surviving are her husband of 31 years, Edward N.; daughter, Rosemary Wasluck, RR 3, Wyoming; son, Angelo Ardo, Al- lentown; three grandchildren; sister, Mary Pisaneschi, Tunkhannock; nieces and nephews. Interment; Memorial Park, Carverton. Memorial donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 1026 Lower Demunds Road, Dallas, 18612. ; Shrine ROBERT HOYES WW II Army veteran Robert M. Hoyes, 82, of Perrin Avenue, Shavertown section of Kingston Township, formerly of Filbert Street, Forty Fort, died Feb. 16, 2001 at his home. Born in Peckville, he was a son of the late Robert and Pearl (Miller) Hoyes. He was a gradu- ate of Blakely High School. He worked for the F.W. Woolworth Co., Scranton for over 25 years, and previously for the Hudson Coal Co. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II, serving overseas. He was a mem- ber of the Dallas Baptist Church, Dallas, and he sang in the choir. He was preceded in death by his brother, James; and sister, Bertha Hawksley. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Gertrude (Martin) Royes; daughter, Ellyn Fortney, Falls; sons, Richard M., Dallas; Roger E., Forty Fort; and Robert J., Sinking Spring; 10 grandchil- dren, two great-grandchildren; brother, George, Forty Fort. Interment; Forty Fort Ceme- tery. Memorial donations may be made to the Dallas Baptist Church, Harveys Lake Highway, Dallas, 18612. b Just reach into our Lucky Only February 15 thru cbruary 24 "Mg list price 654-3371 HELEN PARSONS Active member of Gate of Heaven Church Helen C. (Novajoski) Parsons, 90, of Meadows Apartments, Dallas, died February 18, 2001 at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Ashley, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Spitko) Novajoski. She attended St. Boniface school. She was a domestic for the Sordoni family. She was a member of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas, and its Altar and Rosary Society, and choir. She was .a volunteer at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dal- las, and was a member of the former Meadowlarks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard; brothers, Michael, John, George and Joseph Novajoski; and sister, Mary Sickler. Surviving are her sons, Michael, Dallas; Willard Jr., Harveys Lake; Francis, Rochester, N.Y.; John, Harveys Lake; daughters, Marianne Hen- nebaul, Lilburn, Ga.; Helen Ford, Tunkhannock; Ann Gu- nari, Luzerne; brother, Andrew Novajoski, Nicholson; 18 grand- children and 22 great-grandchil- dren, Interment; St. Mary's Ceme- tery, Wilkes-Barre. ‘Memorial donations may be made to Gate of Heaven Church, Machell Avenue, Dallas, 18612. RICHARD SHALES Earned three Bronze Stars in European Theater Richard Shales, 79, of Sorber- town Road, Hunlock Creek, died Feb. 13, 2001 at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Born: April 17, 1921, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late John and Rose (Ponko) Shales. He worked at Ben Robzen and Sons, Retreat State Hospi- tal and retired in 1985 from the State Correctional Insti- tute at Dallas, Jackson Town- ship. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in Europe, and re- ceived three Bronze Stars. He was a member of the American Legion Post 350, Nanticoke, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Hanover Township, Na- tional Rifle Association and the Sylvania Lodge No. 354, Shick- shinny. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Anna, Louise and Edith Shales; and brother, Har- ry. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Genevieve (Strait) Shales; sons, Gary and Keith, 'Nanti- coke; and Wayne, Hunlock Creek; six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, nieces and nephews. PROPERTY TRANSFERS The following property trans- fers were recorded at the Luzerne County Courthouse the week of February 2-8, 2001 Peggy L. Watson to Kimberly A. Stout, Lot 34 Shrine Acres, Dallas Twp., $115,000. Lo-Meadow, Inc. to Andrew F. Logue III et ux , Condominium On The Greens, Dallas Twp, $270,000. Adella Lapinski estate to Geroge Shyner et ux, 3 parcels, Duryea Borough, $25,000. John J. /Perfettd et ux to Joseph C. Kresefsky et ux, Lot 4, Kingston Twp., $165,000. Dale P. 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