The Dallas Post NEWS Sunday, March 20, 2005 @PBITUARIES REVEREND EMORY | WEEKS For 27 years, pastor at Tunkhannock Baptist Church The Rev. C. Emory Weeks of Tunkhannock was promoted to glory on March 13, 2005, at his residence in Tunkhannock. He was born in Augusta, Ga., on April 2, 1933, son of the late Emory C. and Mary (Galucci) Weeks. He was a 1951 graduate of Troy High School, Troy, N.Y., and a graduate of the Tennessee Temple Bible College, Chattanooga, Tenn., and Tacoca Falls Bible College in Tacoca, Ga. He was ordained a Baptist Minister in 1960. He served as Pastor at the First Baptist Church in Warrensburg, Y., from 1960 to 1963, The ®- Lake First Baptist urch, Indian Lake, N.Y., from 1963 to 1965. From 1965 to 1972, he served as Pastor of the 6th Avenue Baptist Church in Troy, N.Y. In April of 1972, he became Pastor of the Tunkhannock Baptist Church until his retirement in 1999. After his retirement in 1999, he served the Pulpit of several local Baptist Churches. He was a member of several local Pastor Fellowship Associations. He was an avid gardener and a great cook. He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Weeks. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Ann Bass Weeks; son and daughter-in-law Phillip T. and Teri Weeks of Fleetville; daughters and sons-in-law Marianne E. and John D’Allaird of Eagle Bridge, N.Y.; Lori and Roy King of Tunkhannock; sis- ter Rosemary Filkins of Schenectady, N.Y.; grandchil- & Melodee Meckwood, etville, Sonny Weeks of Newton Ransom; Jonathan and Jeffrey King of Tunkhannock; a great-granddaughter, Madeline Meckwood. Interment, Sand Bank Cemetery, Greenfield Township, Lackawanna County. Memorial contributions can be made to the Mehoopany Baptist Church Deacons Fund, RR#1 Box 138, Mehoopany, PA 18629. He's finally home. @[TCHES Continued from Page 4 sional athletes,” says Wilkes- Barre/Scranton Red Barons Manager Gene Lamont, “but for young people who are still growing it is important to fol- low the recommended pitch guidelines.” Major League pitcher Andy Ashby agrees. “Don’t allow the excitement of the competition allow you to overuse young pitchers,” he says. The proper amount of rest between pitching games is also important. A general rule of thumb for young people between the ages of 8 and 12 is that any outing of approximate- ly 20 pitches requires at least one day rest; an outing of 30 to 40 pitches requires two days of rest; 40 pitches requires three days; and 50 pitches requires four days. We've all witnessed the major @-:. pitcher who doesn’t want to come out of a ball game, insisting that he still has something left in his arm. That same dedication is evident in our young people. While it’s great to win the game, it’s more important to compete safely. Dr. Daniel Feldmann is an orthopaedic surgeon at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. EARL PUTERBAUGH Had long career in automobile industry Earl Puterbaugh, 81, a resi- dent of [Eaton Hills, Tunkhannock, passed away on March 12, 2005, at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. He was born on November 23, 1923, in Luzerne. He was the son of the late Earl and Mary (Petri) Puterbaugh, Sr. Before he retired, he worked for David Ertley, Inc., for 37 years, retiring in 1988, after serving as general service man- ager and director of Motorworld Training Center. While working at Ertley Motorworld, he starred in a movie for General Motors Oldsmobile Divison. He was president of Ford Motor Co. Parts and Service Club for ten years, winning several service awards, allowing he and his wife to travel to Puerto Rico, Mexico City, Bahama Island, Florida, etc. He was a guest of Mercedes Benz Germany for two weeks. He served in the U.S. Navy Air Corps, flying in Torpedo Bombers operating from an air- craft carrier in the Pacific Ocean in World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 283, Kingston, Moose Lodge No. 1276, Tunkhannock. He is survived by his wife, the former Charlotte Dumble; two stepsons, Robert G. Long and his wife, Gail; and Rodger P. Long, all of Meshoppen; and daughter-in-law, Beth Long of Tunkhannock; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Chaney of Trucksville; Mrs. Geri Youngblood of Rahway, New Jersey; two brothers, John Puterbaugh of Forty Fort; Arthur Puterbaugh of Mt. Zion; grandchildren, Tracey, Troy, Jesse, and Ricky. He was preceded in death by stepson, Richard J. Long. A memorial service celebrat- ing his life will be held Saturday, April 2, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., ‘Tunkhannock. Services will be conducted by Pastor Tony Odgen, Pastor of Tunkhannock Baptist Church. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Tyler Memorial Hospital, Rt. 6, West, Tunkhannock, PA, 18657. ROBERT DICKINSON Was head of Power Engineering Robert G. Dickinson, 88, of Dallas died March 12, 2005 at his home. Born in West Pittston, June 14, 1916, he was the son of the late Perry and Jessie (Buckworth) Dickinson. He was a graduate of West Pittston High School and earned a bachelor of science degree as a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University. Mr. Dickinson was employed as a mechanical engineer and had formerly served as the president of Power Engineering Corporation. He was a charter member of the Dallas Area Municipal Authority as a representative of Dallas Borough. He was an avid golfer, a member of the Irem Temple and a member of the Wilkes-Barre Rotary. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Mitchell and by a brother, Walter Dickinson. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, the former Louise Davey; nieces and nephews. RALPH CALVERT SANDS Lifetime farmer who raised “cows and kids” Ralph Calvert Sands, 86, of Tunkhannock, died March 12, 2005, at Beverly Healthcare in Tunkhannock. He was born on April 13, 1918. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris Squier Sands; five children, Gerald Sands of Nicholson; Ronald Sands of Scranton; Bonnie Sands Fleming of Charlotte, North Carolina; Leroy Sands of Tunkhannock; Walter Sands of Greensboro, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Lisa Sands of Kingston; Shane Sands of Hazleton; Chrissie Fleming Hughes of Charlotte; David Sands of Wyalusing; Carlton Fleming, Jr. of Durham, North Carolina; Ronald Sands, Jr. of Pittsburgh; Edward Gerald Kubilus of Scranton; Krystal Sands of Scranton; Justine Dassow Sands of Greensboro; one great-grandson, Damian Frazier of Kingston; one sister, Betty Sands Brown of Tunkhannock; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sons, Delmar Leroy Sands and Donald Arthur Sands; brothers, Emerson Sands, Harold Sands; and one sister, Beatrice Sands Shelley. He was the son of Shirley Calvert Sands and Stanley W. Sands. He spent his entire life working at the family dairy farm in Tunkhannock. He used to say he raised cows and kids. He joined the US. Army on February 17, 1941, and was sta- tioned in Virginia Beach, Virginia; Fayetteville, North Carolina; and Indiantown, Pennsylvania. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Doris, hunting and fish- ing. His favorite pastimes were sitting in his deer stand with his friends and teaching his grandchildren to hunt. He was a World War II history buff and an avid reader. He used to read the encyclopedia from cover to cover. Contributions may be made to the Eaton Baptist Church. ANGELA PASTERNAK Was a dental assistant Angela Lee Pasternak, 28, of Dallas, died March 13 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, November 29, 1976, she was the daughter of Theresa (Brown) Andrews and the late John S. Pasternak. Angela had attended Nanticoke and Tunkhannock schools. She had been employed as a dental assistant for a local dental office. She was preceded in death by her father, John S. Pasternak Jr.; maternal grand- mother, Dorothy V. Brown; paternal grandfather, John Pasternak Sr.; and uncle, George H. Brown. Surviving are her mother, Theresa Andrews, Dallas; step- father, Donald Andrews, West Nanticoke; son, Michael, Dallas; maternal grandfather, Irving Brown, Dallas; paternal grandmother, Jenny Pasternak, Edwardsville; two step-broth- ers; one step-sister; aunts; uncles, and cousins. Deadline for submitted news is Wednesday at noon. 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Born in Wilkes-Barre, September 9, 1920, he was the son of the late Griffith Garfield and Mary Ellen (Craft) Griffith. He was a 1938 graduate of Kingston High School. Mr. Griffith had served in the United States Navy Intelligence Department during WWII in the South Pacific. He was employed with the United States Postal Service, serving as the first post- master of the Shavertown post office. He also worked at the Trucksville post office and the Wilkes-Barre post office, from where he retired. Following his retirement from the postal serv- ice, he was employed by the United Penn Bank and the CA Leighton Co. Real Estate. Mr. Griffith was a member of the Shavertown United Methodist Church, where he served as a former trustee and as superintendent of the Sunday school. He was also a member of the St. David Society, was devoted to his fam- ily and had a deep sense of serv- ice to his church. Richard loved camping and gardening. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, the former Dorothy Loveland; sons, Richard John Griffith, Jr., and his wife, Joan, of Montrose; Rev. Roger E. Griffith and his wife, Judith, of Wysox; Robert A. Griffith and his wife, Karen, of Hallstead; daughter, Barbara Griffith Roberts and her husband, Allan, of Dallas; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Interment. Mt. Greenwood Cemetery, Trucksville. Memorial donations may be made to the Shavertown United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown, Pa., 18708. FRANCES SCHACK Member of Mehoopany Baptist Church Mrs. Frances Smith Schack, 88, a resident of Beverly Healthcare Nursing Home, Tunkhannock, died March 10, 2005 at the nursing home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil D. Schack, who died in 1984. Born in Montdale, on March 28, 1916, the daughter of the late Ray and Bernice Vail Smith, she graduated from Blakely High School. She was a member of the Mehoopany Baptist Church. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Linn Brown, Tunkhannock; Linda and Don Clark, Tunkhannock; Carol and Paul Miller, Lake Winola; son and daughter-in- law, David and Kathy Schack, Brainerd, MN; grandsons, Dennis and Katina Brown, Tunkhannock; Terry Clark, Denton, TX; Brian and Christy Miller, West Chester, OH; Keith Miller, Goshen, OH; Kurt and Laura Schack, Brainerd, MN; ~and grand- daughter, Dana Schack, Rochester, MN. She had eight great-grandchildren, Cody, Bryce and Sage Brown; Marissa, Alyssa, Caitlin and Haley Miller; Jourdyn Schack; and her brother Ray Smith, Montdale. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Wasley and Lillian Smith. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, who will be dearly missed and who was loved by all that knew her. She loved her church and was an exemplary Christian witness. She was known for her self- lessness, generosity, caring, and helpfulness. Interment, Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock. Memorial contributions may be made to Mehoopany Baptist Church or the donor’s favorite charity. Need extra copies of this week’s Post? They are on sale at local newsstands through Saturday VIOLA ROSSMAN Active in her church, and with Girl Scouts Viola H. Rossman, age 98, of Royersford, formerly of Troxell Switch Road, Lake Twp., died March 14, 2005, at the Montgomery Co. Geriatrics & Rehabilitation Center, Royersford. Mrs. Rossman was born in Ashley, June 27, 1906, and was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Minnie (Kitchen) Hoover. She was a member of the Outlet Free Methodist Church, Harveys Lake, where she served as youth director for many years, and was a member of its Missionary Society. She was also a member of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. She served as a Girl Scout leader for more than 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Rossman; a daughter, Mrs. Leland (Daris) Honeywell; brothers Willard Hoover and Harry Hoover; a sister, Loretta Pascoe. Surviving are grandchildren Lee Honeywell and his wife, Debbie, Lansdale; Robin Honeywell, Royersford; great- grandchildren Dana Frey, Marietta; Karla Honeywell, Lansdale; Lara Honeywell, Lansdale; son-in-law Leland Honeywell, Port St. Lucie, FL; and niece, Nancy Cilvik, Lake Twp. Interment, Cemetery, Dallas. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be sent to the Outlet Free Methodist Church, Lehman-Outlet Road, Dallas, PA 18612. Wardan 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 Consolidate your debt. “Annual Percentage Rate (APR) accurate as of date of publication with automatic payment from a First Federal Bank checking account may range from prime minus 50% to prime plus 1.50% and is based on a review of your credit application and an 80% LTV. Other rates and terms available for up to 80% LTV. Aminimum APR of 4.00% applies. 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