Sunday, February 18, 2007 OBITUARIES THE POST PAGES EE ~ Myron S. Baker, 90, of Tunk- hannock, passed away Tues- day, Feb. 13, 2007 at his resi- dence. He is survived by his wife, Linda Stone Baker. ' Born on Dec. 3, 1916, in Tunkhannock, he was the son of the late Harry C. and M. Mae High School, a graduate of Lackawanna College, Ameri- tan Management Association in New York and Michigan State. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serv- ing in Iwo Jima, earning meri- torious service unit plaques, in- cluding an Asiatic Pacific Cam- paign medal, two Bronze Stars and a World War II Victory After the war, he was em- MYRON S. BAKER ployed by Commonwealth Tel- ephone Company, working his way up to vice president. He left Commonwealth in 1956, and went to work for Merrill Lynch as a stock and bond bro- ker, until the flood of 1972, when he moved to Scranton and went to work for Reynolds Securities, which was then tak- en over by Dean Witter, from which he retired in 1992. He was the past president of the Dallas Rotary Club, chair- man of Lehman Horseshow for 15 years, a professional auctio- neer and a 65-year member of the Shriners. In his earlier years he was an avid skier and golfer. The love of his life was his farm, where he spent his golden years farm- ing. Past-president of Dallas Rotary Club He is survived by his son, Ga- ry Baker, and his wife, state Senator Lisa Baker, and their son, Carson Baker, of Lehman Township; step-children Lenzy Holley of Lemon; Tammi Mill- er and husband Roger Miller; grandchildren Chelsea Clark, Laurenda Sott and Harley Mill- er of Tunkhannock; Stephanie Corker and husband Dale Corker; grandson Christian Corker of Factoryville; and two cousins, Isabel Wilner of Tunk- hannock, and Robert Wilner of Media. Interment, Sunnyside Cem- etery, Tunkhannock. Memo- rial contributions may be made to the Lemon United Metho- dist Church, 6 Spencer Circle Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Kingston, she was a daughter of the late Philip T. and Estella F. (Wagner) Pascoe. She was also preceded in death by her brother David Pascoe. Lenore was a member of Shavertown United Methodist LENORE E. DYMOND Church. She enjoyed crafts, bird watching and traveling. She is survived by her hus- band of 55 years, William D. Dymond; son William, both of Orange, Pa.; sisters Phyllis Brunges, Johnson City, N.Y.; and Mrytle Hoover, Orange; brother William Franklin Pas- coe, Jacksonville, Fla.; and sev- eral nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be Enjoyed crafts, bird watching and traveling held Saturday, February 17, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Orange Unit- ed Methodist Church, 8th Street, RR 3, Dallas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- tions may be made in Lenore’s honor to an organization of the donor’s choice or Orange Unit- ed Methodist Church, c/o Ha- rold Hoover, RR 3 Box 284A, Dallas, PA 18512. MERTEN J. COOLBAUGH Navy veteran; graduate of Westmoreland H.S. Merten J. Coolbaugh, 67, of Washington Park Drive, Tunk- hannock, passed away Mon- day, Feb. 12, 2007, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Cen- er, Plains Township, after a rief illness with cancer. He now has gone home to be with the Lord. He was born March 6, 1939, in Kingston, a son of Myrle Kresge Coolbaugh, Dallas, and the late Merten G. Coolbaugh. He was retired from the U.S. WEEKENDER Navy, having served 20 years. He was a member of the Sylva- nia Lodge 354 F. &A.M., Shick- shinny, Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg; Irem Shrine, Dal- las. He was a graduate from the former Westmoreland High School. He loved hunting and NASCAR racing. He was em- ployed many years at BilLo, Tunkhannock, until the store’s closure. His mother, Myrle Cool- baugh, was one of the first vol- unteers at The Meadows in Dallas, where she is now a guest. Surviving are his mother and his wife, the former Freda Kit- tle; brother, Laing Coolbaugh, Dallas; some excellent nieces and nephews; also good friends who can remember him the last time they saw him. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meadows Auxiliary, c/o The Meadows Nursing Center, 55 West Cen- ter Hill Road, Dallas, PA 18612. NEPA'S ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SOURCE visit us online at EVERY WEEK EVERY WEDNESDAY He lH He) CTE EY 174,410 READERS STRONG "2004 SCARBOROUGH RESEARCH JAMES J. WHITE Loved to hunt and fish with his sons James J. White, 80, of Village Drive, Hunlock Creek, formerly of McLean Street, Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 in Hospice Community Care at Geisinger South Wilkes- Barre. He was born Nov. 25, 1926, in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late Thomas and Delia Martin White. He attended Meyers High School. Mr. White was a Navy veteran serving during World War II. He was formerly employ- ed as a watchmaker at Miller’s Jewelry Store in Wilkes-Barre, and was later employed at Bar- tel’s Brewery. Mr. White was a member of St. Boniface Church, Wilkes-Barre, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth. He was also a member of the St. Conrad’s Young Men’s Society. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish with his sons. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl and Elmer White; and sisters Florence Hoedl, Margaret Henry and Jean Olex. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Regina A. Herden White; daughter Linda Rogers, Harleys- ville, Pa.; sons James J. White Jr. and his wife, Ruth, Wolcott, Vt.; Thomas White and his wife, De- bra, Sweet Valley; Gerald White and his wife, Judy, Laurel Lakes, Mountain Top; Paul White and his wife, Stephanie, Lake Elmore, Vt.; Philip White and his wife, Catherine, Bear Creek; 12 grand- children, Sarah, Robin, Eric, Zack, Delia, Allie, Olivia, Seth, Gabriella and Tony White, Da- nielle and Michael Rogers; sister Dorothy Flandys, Erie, Pa.; niec- es and nephews. Interment, St. Mary’s Cemete- ry, Hanover Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. Thomas J. (Tweet) Reed, 76, of Newberry Estates, Dallas, passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 at his home. He was born in Plymouth, a son of the late William and Mary Ellen Morris Reed. He graduated from Plymouth High School, in 1948, Blooms- burg University and Bucknell Uni- versity. Mr. Reed had been employed by the Kingston School District from 1952 through 1962, as princi- pal of the Rutter Avenue School, and was also the freshman foot- THOMAS J. REED Former principal, athletic coach ball coach and the varsity basket- ball coach. In 1962, he moved to West Nyack, N.Y., and was the principal of West Nyack Elemen- tary School until retiring in 1985. He was a member of the First Welsh Baptist Church, Plymouth, where he served on the deacon board, as well as many civic orga- nizations. : In 2002, he was inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard. In addition to his wife of 51 years, the former Charlotte Stoehr, he is survived by sons Thomas J. Reed Jr., Galloway Township, N.J.; William Charles Reed, Frederick, Md.; grandchil- dren Kimberly, Linda, Jennifer, Mary Catherine, Michael and Ma- rissa; a sister, Elizabeth Trout- man, New Providence, N.J.; sever- al nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be sent to the Medical Oncology As- sociates Prescription Plan, 382 Pierce St. Kingston, PA 18704; or to First Welsh Baptist Church, 161 Girard Ave. Plymouth, PA 18651. All-you-can-eat breakfast to benefit fire company The Jonathan R. Davis Volun- teer Fire Co. will host an all-you- can-eat breakfast from 8 a.m. to NEW PEACE OF YOU CAN NOW SEE A GEISINGER CANCER SPECIALIST noon Sunday, March 4 at the Ide- age 10 and older; and $3 for chil- town fire hall on Route 415. Tick- dren ages 5-10. Proceeds from the ets are $5 for adults and children event benefit the fire company. IN TUNKHANNOCK Paula Ronjon, MD Paula Ronjon, MD, Geisinger Fox Chase hematologist/oncologist is now seeing patients at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. Bringing more specialists to your community is just one more example of Geisinger's commitment to Wyoming County. And that brings peace of mind. For more information or a referral, ask your doctor to call Tyler Memorial Hospital at 996.1218. GEISINGER FOX CHASE CANCER PARTNERSHIP Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock REDEFINING BOUNDARIES” a ee PR MIND FREE HEART HEALTHY SEMINAR LEARN WHAT LIVING HEART HEALTHY MEANS FROM A SURGEON’S POINT OF VIEW East Mountain Inn 2400 East End Blvd., Route 315 Wilkes-Barre Wednesday, February 21 * 6 pm Join Geisinger Wyoming Valley heart surgeon, Alfred Casale, MD, for a presentation on how to improve heart function and start living heart healthy. To register and for more information, please call 1.800.275.6401 and ask for “Carelink.” Visit online at www.geisinger.org GEISINGER THE PEARSALL HEART HOSPITAL - REDEFINING BOUNDARIES”
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