5 The Dallas Post NEWS Sunday, January 9, 2005 @BITUARIES Remember When T We've been digging through our pile of old photos, and thought it would be fun to share some of BARBARA O'DONNELL VON JUNIOR MCGEE JACK M. GUILIANI them with you. Space allowing, we’ll publish a scene from the Back Mountains past each week on ie this page. Sometimes we’ll be able to tell you about the event and the people in the frame, and An artist inspired Lived in Dallas US. Army veteran sometimes we'll be clueless. That's when you can help — if you know names and details, please get § by Van Gogh them to us and we'll do our best to fill in the blanks for our readers. E-mail is the best communica- Barbara E. O'Donnell, 61, of Dallas, passed away December 31, 2004 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born and raised in Swoyersville, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas A. Cavuto, Sr. and the late Barbara Yurko Cavuto. Barbara was a 1961 graduate of the for- mer Swoyersville High School and also graduated from Empire Beauty School. A for- mer beautician, floral designer and weaver, Barbara owned and operated the Courthouse Square Towers Newsstand. Barbara’s true passion was her love of art that inspired many. She was a talented artist who, ugh her artwork, instilled and happiness in all that new her. Twenty of her pieces were recently on display at a Meet-The-Artist event held at the Beer Deli in Forty Fort. Barbara's favorite art piece was her Sunflower, which, to her, paid homage to her idol, Vincent Van Gogh. In her own words, “To me, a sunflower is a sense of hope.” Barbara was a member of St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown, and a member of the Wyoming Valley Art League. She had won several awards for her works and many of her art pieces can be found on Artprintcollection.com. In addition to her love for art, she also enjoyed working in her garden and spending time with her cats, Boo Boo, Omar, and Isaac. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tina O’Donnell. @ are her daugh- d a brother, Nicholas M. @®- Jr., West Wyoming; 2005, , Barbara A. Ostaszewski, Swoyersville; Diane L. O'Donnell, Swoyersville; and Kathy R. Kief, Ellsworth, Maine; sons, Richard O’Donnell, Shavertown; and Brian A. O’Donnell, Dallas; grandchildren, Michael Perrella; Nathan O’Donnell; Grace O’Donnell; Jessica Kief; Lauren Kief; and an expected granddaughter, VeganLynn O’Donnell; 'sis- ters, Dolores C. Gobbler, Dallas; and Christine D. Cotton, Ellsworth, Maine; aughters-in-law, Susie O’Donnell and Jennifer Noon; sons-in-law, William Ostaszewski and Robert Kief; several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s memory to. the American Cancer Society, 71 N. Franklin Street, Kirby Health Center, Room No. 110, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 or Wyoming Valley Art League, 239 Schuyler Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704. ANNA SOLINSKY Donated handmade lap robes to VA Hospital Anna Solinsky, 91, of Tunkhannock, formerly of Lake Carey, died January 2, at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, after a brief ill- s. She was a widow of J. Solinsky, who died Nov. 20, 1974. She was born in Wilkes- Barre on Feb. 21, 1913, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary O’Hara Meehan and was a graduate of Coughlin High School, class of 1931. She retired from Allied-Bendix Corp., south Montrose, where she was employed for over 30 years, retiring in 1975. She was a member of the Church of the Nativity B.V.M,, Tunkhannock, and was a member of the Lake Carey Cottagers Association. She also was a member of St. John’s Senior Citizens, Wilkes- Barre, and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. She is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Joseph of Wilkes- Barre; a sister-in-law, Alice Terrasavage of Wilkes-Barre; several nieces and nephews. She loved to quilt and cro- @: and has donated hun- e 1 ds of lap robes to the VA Hospital. Interment, Pieta Cemetery, Tunkhannock. od A Tunkhannock; Von Junior McGee, 47, of Dallas, died suddenly January 2, 2005 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born in Charlotte, N.C., he was a son of the late Lee and Midge (Davis) McGee. Junior graduated from Spartanburg High School. He was employed by Valley Crest Nursing Facility and was a partner in ABF Lawncare. Prior to mov- ing to the area he was employed at Davey Tree Service, Charlotte, N.C. Surviving are his wife of 21 years, the former Helen A Tregan; sons Andrew and Frankie, both at home; brother and sister-in-law Dan and Doris Shellingburg, Charlotte, N.C.; brother-in-law, Frank Tregan; brother and sister-in- law, Jim and Cassandara Tregan; mother and father-in- law, June and Andy Tregan; nieces and nephews, Chris, Sherri, Bailey, Dan and Wendy; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Interment, Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton section of Kingston Township. THOMAS GAVEK Founder of Moose Lodge Thomas Gavek, 84, of Tunkhannock, died December 31, 2004, at Mercy Hospital, Scranton. Born Feb. 5, 1920, in Beaumont, Pa., he was a son of the late Ignatius and Mary Gavek. He retired in 1984 from Precision Tools in Falls, Pa., where he worked as a tool and die maker. He was a founder of The Moose Lodge #1276, and a member of the Beaumont & Kunkle Rod & Gun Club. He was an avid hunter and fisher- man. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Kunkle Gavek; brothers Lawrence and Joseph Gavek; and sister Marcella Campbell. He is survived by two sons. and daughters-in-law Donald and Nancy Gavek, and Ronald and Sharon Gavek, brother Ignatius Gavek, Tunkhannock; brother-in-law Lyle Campbell, Dallas; sister Catherine Charney, West Wyoming; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Interment, Orcutt Cemetery, Noxen. Memorial contributions can be made to Tyler Memorial Hospital, 880 state Route 6, West Tunkhannock, PA 18667. ARTHUR “BUD” KEMMERER Graduate of Dallas Twp. High School Arthur E. “Bud” Kemmerer, 81, of Main St., Luzerne, died December 27, 2004 at his home. He was born in Wilkes- Barre on July 2, 1923. He was _the son of the late Robert and Lydia (Moyer) Kemmerer. He was a graduate of the Dallas Twp. High School. He was employed as a bus driver, truck driver, a bartender prior to his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion Post #558, Plains. He was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Sherin; a brother, Robert Kemmerer. He is survived by a sister, Mary Lee of Swoyersville; sev- eral nieces, nephews and cousins. Jack Guiliani, 77, of Trucksville, passed away December 31, 2004, at home. Born August 23, 1927, in Bronx, N.Y., he was the son of the late Jack and Selma (Clausen) Guiliani. He attend- ed New York City schools and was a U.S. Army veteran. Prior to retirement, he worked in the grocery business. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia Bellew. Surviving are his sister, Barbara Conti, with whom he resided; brother Robert and his wife, Mary, Trucksville; nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Fort Indiantown Gap at the conven- ience of the family. PETER STRITZINGER Active member of Salvation Army Peter J. Stritzinger, Jr., 93, of Trucksville, died December 30, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, New York. Born in Kingston, March 27, 1911, he was the son of the late Peter J. Stritzinger, Sr., and the late Elizabeth Ann (Jones) Stritzinger. He had attended Kingston schools. Mr. Stritzinger had been employed by Quaker Lace Company, the American Tobacco Company, and by Hess and Goldsmith. He was an active member of the Salvation Army, Wilkes-Barre, where he was a former band member as well as a member of the songsters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith D., in 1998; son, David; brothers, David, George and William; and sis- ter, Elizabeth (Betty) Bartoo. Surviving are his son, Major Peter H. Stritzinger, New City, New York; daughter, Marion Petrauskas, Kingston; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grand- children; - one great-great- grandson; numerous. nieces and nephews. . Interment, Forty Fort Cemetery, Forty Fort. HAZEL CRISPELL Native of Beaumont Hazel M. Crispell, 89, of Noxen, died December 30, 2004 in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Beaumont, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Anna (Root) Dymond. She attended Beaumont schools. Mrs. Crispell was employed at the Noxen Rural Health Clinic and Native Textiles. She was a member of the Bowmans Creek Free Methodist Church and the Womens Ministry and Bible Study Group. Preceding her in death were; sons, Melvin and Ronald; and several brothers and a sister. Surviving is her husband, of 73 years, Lester; sons, Larry, Carl ‘and: Rick, all = of Buckwheat Hollow; daugh- ters, Ruthann Crispell and Sandra Ball, both of Buckwheat Hollow; 12 grand- children; 19 great-grandchil- dren; sisters, Irene Spaulding of Johnson City, NY; Minnie Truesdale of Pinellas Park, FL. Interment, Orcutt Grove Cemetery, Noxen. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bowmans Creek Free Methodist Church, 10 State Route 309 South, Tunkhannock, PA 18657- 6319. tion method, so if you can, send info to: thepost@leader.net. Otherwise, send a fax to 675-3650, call 675-5211 or drop a note to: The Post, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre PA 18711. Ready for winter This hardy group looked as if they had conquered winter as they posed with their snow- mobile and tropihies outside Caddie LaBar's. We're pretty sure this was snapped some- time in the 1970s, but haven't a clue who they are. Do you? About that band, and the blacksmith, too We received this letter with information about the band shown in our Dec. 26 issue, and a little more about the Bulford blacksmith shop from the prior week. I am enjoying your Remember When photos. Although I wasn’t around when this band played, I did find info about it in Dan Waters’ Dallas History of 1967. “About 1875, an eight piece cornet band was organized with Fred Williams of Kingston as leader. Later this was expanded to twelve pieces, with leaders Charles H. Cooke and Fred Leonard of Tunkhannock. On July 4, 1889, in competition at Tunkhannock, the Dallas Band won a prize of $75, a lot of money then. The band was disbanded around the turn of the cen- tury.” the photo. From this info I think the picture must be of the 12-piece band, although there are only 11 in Regarding the Bulford blacksmith photo: In M. Gordon. In 1887 a full brass band was organ- ized under various leaders, one being Prof. the photo are Thelma Bulford, James Stevens, Bob Bulford (father of recently deceased Don Bulford of Dallas) and Joe Bulford, the black- smith, father of Thelma and Bob. Nancy Schimmel, State College, PA. OBITUARIES DERRY R. VALENTINE Was Wyoming County corrections officer Derry Valentine, of Tunkhannock, died January 1, 2005, at her residence. She was a daughter of Jeanne Sackette and the late Douglas Sackette. She was a corrections officer for 11 years at the Wyoming County Correctional Facility. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, David. She is survived by sons and their wives, Bobby and Ali, Paul and Donna, Michael and Debbie; daughters, Kathleen and Michelle Boyd, all of Tunkhannock; six grandchil- dren, Robert, Ashley, Ryan, Steven Victor, Vincent and Siara; stepgrandchildren, Jonathan and Destiny; sisters, Mrs. Dawn = Bender of Montrose; Mrs. Dale Bender of Florida. 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 ANDRUSKEVITCH Member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Anna Andruskevitch, age 85, of Ceasetown, died December 30, 2004, at the Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Hanover, July 22, 1919, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Hawryshko. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, who died in 1971; brothers John and Frank; and sisters Mary Petro and Marge Wojtas. She is survived by a son, Richard Hawryshko, Audubon Heights, N.J.; daughters Mary Ann Flores, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Barbara Belles, Hanover Twp., Wilkes-Barre; sister Justine Kruczka, Nanticoke; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Interment, Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Lake Silkworth. Harveys Lake Lions invite new members The Harveys Lake Lions Club is accepting applications for new members. Meetings are held twice monthly. Applications can be obtained by calling J. Peter Farrell at 639- 1235 or Jeff Smith at 696-5026. Kingston Township winter parking ordinance in effect Kingston Township Winter parking ordinance is effective through March 31, 2005. Under this ordinance, residents are prohibited from parking vehi- cles on streets between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily. Vehicles also are not per- mitted to be parked on streets during snowstorms, or for eight hours after the end of the storm. The ordinance is designed to keep streets open and clear so that snow removal measures can be effectively undertaken by the Public Works Department. Anyone with questions about the ordinance may call 696-1175. Public swimming at Dallas MS pool Dallas School District has announced the public aquatic programs for fall and winter 2004-2005 at the district nata- torium in the Dallas Middle School. Public swimming sessions are Wednesdays and Fridays, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. The pool is open to the public for lap and recreational swim- ming during those times. No one under 18 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. Proof of residence and $2 daily fee apply. SENIOR MENUS Senior Citizens Centers sponsored by the Area Agency on aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties offers hot noon meals Monday through Friday to people 60 years of age or older. Donations from par- ticipants are gratefully accept- ed and needed in order to expand this program. 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