5 The Dallas Post NEWS Sunday, December 5, 2004 @°BITUARIES + | LOTTE DOWLER MARTIN -year member of the Eastern Star t Charlotte Dowler Martin, of ~ Spavertown, daughter of the A 14 e James A. Martin, supervis- "ilg principal of Kingston “ Township and Dallas Area chools, and the late Charlotte owen Martin, passed away on : November 30, 2004, at age 84. : people who met her were | soon aware that, though short in stature, she was large in determination and accomplish- ent. tI Charlotte graduated from ICollege Misericordia in 1942, with a bachelor’s of science degree in nutrition. Her work- ing career was devoted to supervision of food service in @:." and hotels. She was esident of the Dietetic | Association of New Jersey. She continued membership in the American Dietetic Association where she was recognized for over 50 years of service. While working in New Jersey, Charlotte sang with the Hickory Tree Sweet Adelines. She was there, also, an active member of the Eastern Star, ris- ing to Worthy Matron of her chapter. She was there involved with the Daughters of the Nile, where she became Queen of the Hassan Temple. She faithfully attended annual sessions of the Daughters of the Nile through- ‘out North America. Her last ‘participation was in Fort Worth, Texas, in the summer of ©2003. Because of her maternal “background, Charlotte was “active in Welsh affairs. She was a life member of the National “‘Welsh-American Foundation and served as president of the asking Ridge Welsh Society. After retiring, Charlotte “returned to her family in ‘Shavertown. She became active in the Wyoming Valley Chapter of Sweet Adelines, the Eastern _ Star | in Dallas and the _ Shavertown United Methodist ’ Churth. Her last Eastern Star activity was as president of the ~ Past’ Matrons/Past Patrons “ Asscriation of Wyoming Valley. . Just o weeks ago, Charlotte © was given a Fifty Year “Golden “Star” pin by Dallas Chapter 396, Order of the Eastern Star. Up until the end of 2003, she served as secretary of the Ruth Circle at her church. Because of Fhe effects of two strokes, she ad to record the meetings and “then type the minutes on a “computer. Through April of “2004, she served her church by O-arranging for “greeters” at serv- Uikes. Charlotte is survived by her brother, James A. Martin, III, and his wife, Marilyn; her niere, Lynn Martin Beard and her husband, Kevin, and Andrea and Marshall, their chil- dren; her niece, Charlotte Mattin Gomez, and her hus- bani, Oscar, all of whom live in Dalas, Texas; and a number of cowsins. Interment, Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas Township. In view of Charlotte's love of “anc devotion to her church and long-standing physical limita- tions, the family suggests that sh¢ be remembered by dona- tions to the Shavertown United ‘Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown, PA 8708, for improvements to ssist Church usage by the handicapped. DONALD CHAMBERLAIN Trustee of Dallas United Methodist Church Donald “Duck” Chamberlain, 75, of Elizabeth Street, Dallas, passed away November 26, 2004 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Shavertown, he was a son of the late Karl and Cleora (Brong) Chamberlain, He attended the Kingston Township schools. Before retir- ing, he was employed by Dallas borough on the Road Department. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict, having served with the Air Force. He was a member of the Dallas United Methodist Church and currently serving as a trustee, the Daddow Isaacs American Legion Post 672, Dallas. He was preceded in death by a sister Karlene Carey; brothers Larry, Kenneth, and Robert Chamberlain; daughter-in-law Carolyn Chamberlain. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, the former May Evans; sons Donald C., home; Kenneth L., Shavertown; daughter Amy Thomas and her husband, Brian, Pittston; three grandchil- dren. Interment, Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dallas United Methodist Church, 4 Parsonage St., Dallas, PA 18612. Wyoming MILDRED WRIGHT Age 98, graduate of Lehman High School Mildred M. Wright, 98, of Chase Road, Jackson Township, passed away November 18, 2004 in the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Meeker, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Almara C. Shaver, Meeker. She was a graduate of Lehman High School and Wilkes Barre Business College. She resided in Chase for the last 40 years. Mrs. Wright worked for Aetna Life Insurance Co. and also was a dental assistant for Dr. William Meyers. She was a member of the Huntsville United Methodist Church and its United Methodist Women, and the Jackson Township Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Willard J.; sisters, Vera Gordon, Ruth King, Jennie Steltz; brother, Walter, Meeker. Surviving are sons, Dale M., Chase; Willard J., Jr., Dallas; eight grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren. Interment, Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton. Memorial contributions may be made to Huntsville United Methodist Church, c/o Shirley Nicely, 9 Warren Drive, Dallas, PA 18612. DAVID EDWARDS Teacher and coach David T. “Dyy” Edwards, 77, of Oak Drive, Lehman Township, passed away November 23, 2004 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Kingston, he was a son of the late David T. and Margaret (Roberts) Edwards. He was a graduate of Kingston High School, Bloomsburg State Teachers College and received his Master’s Degree from George Washington University. Before retiring, he was a his- tory and driver-education teacher at Northwestern High School, Prince Georges County, Maryland, where he also was an assistant wrestling and football coach. He was a US. Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard an oiler. He was a member of Westmoor Church of Christ, Kingston; the Moose; the Elks; American Legion Post 136, Greenbelt, Md.; and the U.S. Trotting Association. Surviving is his brother, Daniel R., with whom he resided. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Shavertown. Memorial contributions may be made to Westmoor Church of Christ, 57 S. Goodwin Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. ELMER EVANS Charter member of Franklin Twp. Fire Dept. Elmer R. Evans, 87, of Orange, died November 24, 2004 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Vernon, he was a son of the late James Russell and Mabel Moyer Evans. Mr. Evans attended the Beaumont schools. For most of his life he resided in the village of Orange. He was employed by Diamond Manufacturing Co. He was a member of the Orange United Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee and a Sunday school teacher. Mr. Evans was also a member of the Mountain Grange for many years. Mr. Evans was a charter member of the ' Franklin Twp. Fire Department, where he was the past treasurer. Preceding him in death were his brothers, Harold and George; and sister Grace Neil. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, the former Lillian Bell; brother, Lewis Evans, Sweet Valley; several nieces and nephews. Interment, Marsh cemetery, Centermoreland. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA, 524 East Main Street (Fox Hill Road), Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702 and the Orange United Methodist Church C/O Rev. Jackson Cox, 1633 West 8th Street, Wyoming, Pa. 18644. DORIS SHERWOOD Active in her church and with women’s clubs Doris W. Sherwood of Nicholson died at her home November 24, 2004. She was born in North Eaton, Wyoming County, on Aug. 30, 1905, a daughter of the late Lewis Hugh and Mary (Avery) Williams. Her educa- tion started in a one-room schoolhouse in North Eaton until eighth grade, when she began driving a horse and buggy to attend school in Tunkhannock, where she grad- uated from high school in 1923. She was a 1925 graduate of the West Chester Normal School and after graduation she and her husband, Walter A. Sherwood, moved to Nicholson. She was an active member of the Eaton Baptist Church and later of the United Methodist Church of Nicholson, where she taught Sunday school. She was a member of the Official Board, the WSCS, and served as leader of the Methodist Youth Group. She was a member of the Nicholson Women’s Club and the Pennsylvania Federation of Women’s Clubs, where she served as state treas- urer, also chairing the Conservation Committee. Mrs. Sherwood was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and thoroughly enjoyed spend- ing time with her two sons and six grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and was also an avid gardener who loved flowers. She regularly played bridge with her friends until just recently. In addition to her loving hus- band Walter A. Sherwood, who passed away in 1983, she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald L. Williams. Surviving are sons and daughter-in-laws, Dr. Arthur W. and Jennifer Sherwood, and Congressman Donald L. and Carol Sherwood, all of Tunkhannock; grandchildren, Jesse Mattimore and husband Timothy, of New York City; W. Steven Sherwood, of Towanda; Dana L. Sherwood, of Washington, D.C.; Douglas A. Sherwood, of Boston, Mass.; Robert J. Sherwood and Maria A. Sherwood, both of Tunkhannock. Interment, Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock. Those wishing can make memorial contributions to the Nicholson United Methodist Church. The Post publishes obituaries of local residents, natives or those who have a long connection to the area. Send obituaries to: Tue POST 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre PA 18711 ANNA MAE ESTUS Born in Dallas Anna Mae (Sullivan) Estus, 90, of Bradford, R.I., passed into the welcoming arms of Jesus surrounded by family on November 28, 2004, following a brief illness. Mrs. Estus, the widow of David Estus, was born in Dallas on October 22, 1914. She was the daughter of Minnie (Harris) and John Sullivan of Dallas and’ Providence, R.I. A homemaker, she enjoyed entertaining her family, cro- cheting and crossword puz- zles. For a short time after moving to the area, she was employed part-time as the housekeeper for the nurse’s residence next to the Westerly hospital that is now known as the Lucey building. Anna Mae is survived by five sons, John and his wife, King, of San Antonio, Texas; David Estus II and his wife, Joan, of Dallas; Thomas and his wife, Shirley, of Hunlock Creek; Paul Estus of Bradford; and Robert Estus of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and her two daughters, Ethel Alexander and her husband, John, of Charlestown, R.I.; and Mary Ellen Gomes and her husband, Leonard, of Westerly; one sis- ter, Dorothy Velletri of Orlando, Fla.; two brothers, Gerald Sullivan of Wilkes- Barre, Allan Sullivan of Tennessee; and many grand- children and great-grandchil- dren. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her eldest daughter, Jeanne Tuscher of Wilkes-Barre; and her grand- son, John Faillac, also of Wilkes-Barre. Interment, River Bend Cemetery, Beach St., Westerly, R.L Contributions in her name be made to St. Vincent De Paul Church, Bradford, R.I. ROBERTO CAVERLY Worked for Dallas School District Roberto (Bob) J. Caverly of Shavertown passed away November 30, 2004 at Wilkes- Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late James and Helen (Garvey) Caverly. He resided in Shavertown most of his life and was currently employed by the Dallas Area School District. He was previ- ously employed as a machinist by Pagnotti Coal Co. and Midway Tool, Plains Township. He was a Navy vet- eran of the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, the former Dolores Patrician; son, Robert Jr. of Williamsport; a brother, James, Ballston Lake, N.Y. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Dallas Elementary School. GEORGE SHAVER Had been a baker, part-time police officer George E. Shaver, 77, of Dallas, died November 30, 2004 at the Hampton House, Hanover Township. Born in Kingston, Jan. 24, 1927, he was a son of the late George and Jennie (Knecht) Shaver. He had attended Dallas schools. Mr. Shaver had been employed as a baker for the ACME Market Bakery, Wilkes- Barre. He had also served as a part time police officer for Dallas Township. He was a member of the Northmoreland Baptist Church. He was also a member of the George M. Dallas Lodge, No. 531, F&AM, Dallas, the Odd Fellows and the Bakers and Confectionery Union. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E., in August 2004; a son, George C.; grand- daughter, Dawn Marie Shaver; a sister, Erma Conklin. Surviving are sons, Thomas Shaver and his wife Betty Ann of Tunkhannock; Al Shaver and his wife Marleen of Dallas; nine grandchildren; six great-grand- children. Interment, Memorial Shrine ‘Cemetery, Carverton. Memorial donations may be made to the Northmoreland Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o pastor Howell, 49 Ripple Brook Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, or to Hospice Memorial Fund, 38 N. Main St., Pittston, PA 18643. CHARLES GRAYDON MAYER Accomplished artist Charles Graydon Mayer of Washington Park, Tunkhannock, died November 18, 2004 at his residence. He was born in Kingston, son of the late Charles and Letha Adelman Mayer. He was a graduate of Dallas High School Class of 1944 and Navy veteran of WWII serving with the Seabees. He graduat- ed from the Philadelphia College of Art in 1951. After graduation he taught school in Woodbury, NJ, Millville, PA, retiring from Kingston High School in 1969, where he taught art. He became a well known artist exhibiting his art work through Pennsylvania and Maine. He was a member of the Endless Mountains Council of the Arts and the Eatonville United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley Ellis Mayer; sons, Eric, of Lake Carey; Todd, of Tunkhannock; three grandchildren. Interment, Warden Cemetery, Dallas. Need extra copies of this week’s Post? They are on sale at local newsstands through Saturday Lions invite members |The Dallas Lions are looking . for new members. Anyone _ interested in joining the club “should contact any club mem- ber or they can contact Frank Rollman at 675-4485. SENIOR MENUS Senior Citizens Centers spon- sored by the Area Agency on aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties offers hot noon meals Monday through Friday to peo- ple 60 years of age or older. Donations from participants are gratefully accepted and needed in order to expand this pro- gram. The following is the menu for the week of Dec. 6-10. All menus include margarine, milk and coffee. The Senior Center is located at 22 Rice St., Dallas. LOCAL FRESH GUT PREMIUM & NUMBER | GRADE TREES Fraser Fir ® Douglas Fir Concolor Fir * Blue Spruce ¢ Potted Blue Spruce We have a great selection of Poinsettias, Fresh Wreaths, Cemetery Pots & Logs, Grave ' 7 : Blankets & Unusual Gifts For *#{¥ the Gardener = Gardening Is Our Business, Open 7 Days A Week t. 415 & Rt. 118 « Dallas, P (570) 674-HOSS MONDAY: Baked meatloaf, whipped potatoes, spinach with lemon, apple. TUESDAY: Pierogi with onions, hard-cooked egg, veg- etable medley, orange sherbet. WEDNESDAY: Kielbasa with sauerkraut, parsley potatoes, carrots, rice pudding. THURSDAY: Chicken scampi over pasta, tossed salad with Italian dressing, fruit cocktail. FRIDAY: Mushroom and cheese omelet, hash brown potatoes, broccoli, gelatin. = FREE YesDVD COPY : A $14.99 Value BEE. With the purchase of @ one videotape, movie film or 35mm slide ANSWERS Puzzles appear LIAJL[olA[L] 1 [Als P|[AlP[PEEDIE[B|AR Alwlo/LML|A|ID|L EBSAIC/RIEMMEIL|UID|E on page 8 p|alv]i|o|F|r{o|s|THMC|H|[L]L{W[I|L|L|S S|I|E[VIEJ@S|L|O|T|H AlL[A]I KIA|1I Rational T|R[1|E[D OlI[N|TIME[N|THRY]|![N Numbers AlR|A[BILIEJMrPIO/ERRTIAITIE um[A alrR1|TIsIT[AlB AlG|E answo/s Glo[L|F|sIM i |s|[H|T|A|REA[N|AIG[R]A[M|S Hio/Blo[k|E[NBEIN|A[VIEEER{O/M ERM L [O]A 7.413 AlLIE[NIEES I [T]|O G(wYINEREIT[C U[N|DIE|RS | |IC|E|C|U|B|/EJIT|E[R|S|E 411 113 MRBIET|I [NT AlS]|A no ol AlBlEMME|C|clEMMsS|D|/A/KIMAIN[A[T[O[L[E 210 1121715 p|a[R|k[R|ojo/MBMclo|G/E[N| TER LIE|R[O|Y N[G[O s|rRIOJME[R|I[C[H M|OJE 1 6 3 siH|e/s IM TIwOBMY|A[H|O[O|S clo/|sIlAlR|A LiL{a 1 [m[A[R] 3560614 3|2 Alc|THMR| Is AlB[a|B/AJMN]|!I[O]B|E plH|o|E|BlE[S will A[LIE[X|W|I[N|TIE|R 112 916 E[R[A IM s(T/AlL/EfT|0[A|D 4161 DIE|T THRH|OIN|E/DEIR[M|A Quiles %, - ——— Quarter — King Crossword — Answers CI|OIMIE|T TELL O|F|T A|W|A|S|H 1|D|O P|R|E R|E|U|S|E S|I|X|T|E|E|N RIE|S]|1]|S|T O|R|E|S Pl1}]E E|M|U A|WIA|IRI|E O|R|E|M PIE|N|N|E RIE|IN|E|GI|E O|IJL|C|AIN A|ll|L|E|Y S|0O|D|A R|O|A|D|S VIE|T L|O|Y AlL|S|O RIE|S]E]L]{L BIE|T|W|E|E|N PIO|E|T|S BIA|IR MIE|L I|DJEJA]|L I{N|O SIK|Y DIIINIG|Y a Over 5000 Bolts! Moda * Hoffman ¢ Thimbleberries/RJR * Clothworks * Benatex and More! Store Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-5 ¢ Thurs. 10-9 ¢ Sun. 12-5 www.quiltersquarter.co * 474-1180 1
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers