2 Dallas Post Dallas, PA June, 27, 2001 OBITUARIES Phyllis Krehely Laraine Yarnell Martha Illingworth Parker Michael Matthews Bessie Thorne Seamstress for the Rifkin Co., Member of Shavertown United ~~ Member of Back Mountain Memo- Member of Born in Lake Township Hanover Township Methodist Church rial Library Auxiliary St. Therese’s Church Phyllis C. Krehely, 82, of West Main Street, Leola, died Tues- day, June 19, 2001 at her daughter's home. Born Nov. 21, 1918, in Edwardsville, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Giza) Kush. She attended the Larksville Area schools. She was a seamstress for the Rifkin Co., Hanover Township, retiring in 1972. She was a member of Holy Name-St. Mary's Parish Community Church, Shoemaker Street, Swoyersville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph P.; twin brothers, Bronislaus and Stephen; brothers, Edward, An- drew Joseph, Adolph and Henry Edmund Kush. Surviving are her daughter, Joan Meyers, Leo- la, with whom she resided; sons, Robert T., Califon, N.J.; and Joseph P., Strasburg; five grand- children; sisters, Stella Pollick, Swoyersville;, and Genevieve Anastasia Keefe, Pringle; broth- ers, John Kush, Swoyersville; and Joseph Kush, Dallas; nieces and nephews. Albert Shirko Served on Board of Directors for Exeter Little League Albert T. Shirko, 89, of the Meadows Nursing Center, Dal- las, and formerly of the Mid- towne Apartments, East Sixth Street, Wyoming, died Friday, June 15, 2001 in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Ex- eter, he was the son of the late John and Emma Lipka Shirko. He was a graduate of Exeter High School, class of 1929. He resided in Exeter most of his life before moving to Wyoming in 1985. He played semi-professional baseball in the Wyoming Valley and Scran- ton areas during the 1930s. He was instrumental in the forming of the Exeter Little League, where he served on the Board of Directors and was an umpire for several years. He was also one of the original founders of the Emanon Country Club. He was employed by Suburban Propane, Pittston, and was a member of St, Joseph's: Church, Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Agnes Simko, Anna No- vack and Emily Benish. Surviv- ing are his wife of 65 years, the former Anna Ondek; sister, Theresa Durkin, Emmaus; and several nieces and nephews. Laraine (Taylor) Yarnell, 71, of the Trucksville section of Kingston Township, formerly of Swoyersville, died Thursday, June 21, 2001 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born Dec. 7, 1929, in Forty Fort, she was a daughter of the late William and Agnes (Lyons) Walton. She worked for Valley Plastics, Forty Fort, before retiring. She was a member of Shavertown United Methodist Church. She was pre- ceded in death by her first hus- band, Everett Taylor; second husband, Ralph Yarnell; son, Barry; brother, William Walton; and sisters, Murscelcq Master- pool and Lillian May. Surviving are her sons, Everett Taylor, Luzerne; and Ernest Tay- lor, Shavertown, Kingston Town- ship; daughter, Patricia Taylor Toloczko, Edwardsville; step- daughters, Gail Zocolla and Lin- da Burdett, both of Wilkes- Barre; 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; brother, Theodore Walton, Harding, Ex- eter Township; sisters, Thelma Devens, Pringle; Agnes Kocher, Beaumont; and Clara Kittle, Red Rock; nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- tions may be made to Shaver- town United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shaver- town, 18708. Edward Thorpe U.S. Army veteran of World War 11 Edward C. Thorpe, 78, of Dal- las, died Monday, June 18 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospi- tal. Born May 3, 1923, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Edward and Esther (Bidwell) Thorpe. He attended GAR Memorial High School. He was formerly a truck driver for the Greater Buffalo Press and later for Acme Markets, before retiring. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Teamsters Local 401, Wilkes-Barre. He was pre- ceded in death by his sister, Ruth Jones. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, the former June A. Stivers; son; Edward C., Jr., Schenectady, N.Y.; daugh- ter, June Carsman, Dallas; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Donaldson, New Britain, Conn.; and Patricia Walch, Wilkes-Barre; nieces and Man's best friend — along with a host of other everyday “pleasures” —can be rough on your clothing. That's where we come in. We do all the cleaning and pressing on our premises, paying special attention to tough stains like mud and food. Giveusatry. You'll like the way your garments come back looking like new... ready for another enthusiastic greeting. 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Mrs. Parker and her husband |, in the . moved to Kingston, Pa., late 1920's when he assumed the position of professor of Eng- lish and tennis coach at Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School in Kingston, Pa., where he taught for 43 years. She served as both a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader for many years, was active in the League of Women Voters, and was a long time member of the Church of Christ Uniting in Kingston. She was also a member of the auxiliaries of both the Meadows Nursing Center and the Back Mountain Memorial Library, both in Dallas. She was preced- ed in death by her husband in 1982; by her brother, Stanley Booth Illingworth, of Niantic, Conn.; and by her sister, Helen Illingworth Timson, of Scituate- cq, Mass. She is succeeded by her daughter, Cynthia Parker DePuy, a retired school teacher who lives in Johnstown, N.Y.; and her son, Robert, who is re- tired from a career in marketing, fundraising and organizational management. She has two grandsons, Guy and Craig DePuy, both of Virginia; and two great-grandsons. Memorial con- tributions, if desired, may be sent to Church of Christ Uniting, Kingston, 18704; or to Wyoming Seminary, Kingston; Pa., 18704. Send your news by e-mail to dalpost @epix.net Michael D. Matthews, 41, of the Shavertown section of Kingston Township, died Mon- day, June 18, 2001 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born Oct. 23, 1959, in Kingston, he was a son of Petroney (Cvilik) Matthews, Dallas, and the late Frank Matthews. He was a 1977 graduate of Bishop O'Reilly High School, Kingston, and attended Luzerne County Community Col- lege. He worked for Techneglas Inc., Pittston, and formerly for Leslie Fay. He was a member of St. Therese’s Church, Shaver- town. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, the for- mer Diane Anderson; daughter, Krystle, at home; brothers, Mark Matthews, Maryland; and David Matthews, Villanova; nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 18701. Walter Crispell Retired U.S. Air Force Walter E. Crispell, 70, of Phoenix, died Thursday, June 21, 2001 in the Veterans Admin- istration Hospital in Phoenix. Born in Mooretown, Ross Town- ship, he was the son of the late Harry M. and Bertha Kraft Crispell. He graduated from the former Laketon High School, class of 1949. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service and was employed by Frost Temp of Arizona for 19 years. He was preceded in death by his brother, Clyde Crispell; and a granddaughter. Surviving are his wife, Connie Crispell; daughters, Mary, Cathy and Connie, all of Phoenix; brothers, Vernon, Lehman; Donald, Nox- Bessie M. Thorne, 97, a resi- dent of the Mountain View Care Center, Stafford Avenue, South Scranton, for the past four years, formerly of Minooka Av- enue, Moosic, died Friday, June 22..2001 at the center. Born April 17, 1904, in Lake Town- ship, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jessie (Kim- ble) Smith. She was a graduate or Wyoming Seminary Teachers College and Bloomsburg Univer- sity. She was a practical nurse, before retiring. She was a mem- ber of the Moosic United Methodist Church, Moosic, and Moosic Arts and Crafts Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Trevor; and son, Harry Paul Braithwaite. Surviving are her daughter-in- law, Helen Braithwaite, Dyers- burg, Tenn; granddaughter, Su- san Nelson, Knoxville, Tenn.; grandson, Paul Braithwaite, Dy- ersburg; and great grandson, Zack Dycus, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Ronald Perks U.S. Army veteran ~ Ronald J. Perks, 66, of Plains Township, formerly of Wilkes- Barre, died Thursday, June 21, 2001 at his home. Born June 15, 1935, in West Pittston, he was a son of the late Charles and Marjorie (Moore) Perks. He was a graduate of West Pittston High School. He worked for Unit- ed Rehabilitation Services, Wilkes-Barre, before retiring 10 years ago. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his sister, Edna Jones; and brothers, Stanley, Howard, Charles and Earl. Surviving are his sister, Carol Jones, Trucksville, Kingston Township; Evan Challis Merchant Marine veteran of World War II Evan D. Challis, 84, of Har- veys Lake, died Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at Heritage House, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes- Barre, he was a son of the late Evan and Mary (Morgan) Chal- lis. He was a graduate of Cough 9 lin High School and Wyoming Seminary, received an appoint- ment to and attended the U.S. Naval Academy and received a bachelor of arts degree and hon- ors from Wesleyan University, Connecticut, where he was se- lected as a member of the all- state football team. He was the regional sales manager for 254) years for Seth Thomas Clock Co., Connecticut, and eastern regional ° sales manager for Gorham Silver Co., New York City, for 18 years. He was Mer- chant Marine veteran of World War II. He produced and direct- ed the Jean Goldkette Project. He was a former 50-year mem- ber of the First Welsh Presbyter- ian Church, Wilkes-Barre, mem- ber" of" First Presbyterian Church, Lodge 61 F & AM and Irem Temple, all of Wilkes- Barre, Keystone Consistory, Scranton, and the New Jersey Jazz Society. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda; sister, Marian; and brothers, William and Robert. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, the for- mer Elizabeth Newman; son, PY Donald, Wilton, Conn.; daugh- ters, Judith Parsons, Williamsport; and Suzanne Joseph, Wilkes-Barre; seven grandchildren, one great-grand- son, and several nieces and one nephew. Memorial donations may be made to the First Pres- byterian Church Restoration Fund, 97 S. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, 18702; or to the Austin Research Institute, 21874 Adams Ave., San Diego, Calif.) en; sisters, Frances Weaver and nieces and nephews. $2116. 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