THE POST PAGES 0 Sunday, July 15, 2007 OBITUARIES/CHURCH fe ‘REDEMPTION ISLAND’ COMES TO GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Missionaries share photos, video from Philippines New Life Community Church, Brace Road in Dallas, is hosting a Filipino Cultural Day on Sunday, July 15. The event starts at 10:30 a.m., as Jan and Leslie Drayer, missionaries to the Philippines share their expe- riences ministering in the Philip- pines, as well as photos and video from their work. New Life has sup- ported the Drayers in their minis- try for over a decade. Pastor Gide- on Gaitano, himself a Filipino, in- vites the public to attend and learn about the country and culture of ; the islands. rn Gia A Filipino lunch will follow the presentation, as well as demonstra- tions of games dance and customs of this South East Asian Island. One of the dances that will be dem- onstrated is the “pandanggo sa ilaw,” where the dancers balance glasses with lit candles on their heads, and the children will have an opportunity to participate in “patintero” similar to the Ameri- SUBMTITED PHOTO Grace Community Church will hold a Vacation Bible School en- titled “Redemption Island” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 16-20. Children ages 3-12 are invited to come and make new friends, rience and learn Bible stories, songs, games, crafts and oth- er activities which make Redemption Island come alive. Each day, they will explore with pirates and learn about working to- gether for God. Grace community Church is located on Route can game of tag. COURTESY PHOTO 415, North Memorial Highway (across from Chapel Lawn and Le den Castle Restaurant). Call 675-3723 to enroll your child or visit the rv special day, call New Life at 570: Preparing for Filipino Cultural Day at New Life Community Church in Dallas are, from left, church's website at www./gracechurchdallas.org Manuela Eliza Goehring, Emy Garen Shales, Manny Pons and Aracelli “Neneng” Rowe. 639-5433 or 570 -"NEW-LIFE". ALVAH JONES Served in World War II Alvah E. Jones, 85, died on Sunday, June RONALD MASITIS Served as Second Lieutenant in Marine Corps LEVI STEELE Worked as security guard EE Ronald G. Masitis, 74, of East Ridge Street, Shavertown, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 3, 2007. Born in New Philadelphia, Schuylkill County, he earned dual B.S. degrees from Baylor University; a degree in Physical Therapy from Baylor Medical School, both of Austin, Texas. He continued his formal educa- tion earning a master’s in Edu- cation and Health Administra- ® from Northeastern Univer- sity of Boston, Mass. Mr. Masitis served with the U.S. Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant. He was employed for over 31 years by the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health, the last 17 years serving as the execu- tive director of the Northeast District, Kingston. Masitis was a member of St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Shavertown, where he served as a lector; was a third- degree member and past Grand Knight of the Middletown Knights of Columbus; and was a member and supporter of the W.V.LA. Polka Club. Surviving are a son, Mark and his wife, AnneMarie, of Exeter; daughters, Michelle Masitis-Mooney, of Nashville, Tenn.; and Melissa Masitis- McNulty, of Harrisburg; one grandson; sister, Alice DiCe- sare, of Latham, N.Y.; many nieces and nephews. Levi Steele, 75, of Harveys Lake, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at his home. Born in Pringle, he was a security guard for Allied Security at Proctor & Gamble, Mehoo- pany before retiring. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean conflict Surviving are his wife of 50 years, the former Irene Rusinko; sons, Joseph M. and Robert J., both of Harveys Lake; brothers, Marshall, Florida, Earl May, Noxen,; sister, Evelyn McEl- vy, Hershey; nine grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren. 10, 2007, at the home of family in Bradenton, Fla. Born in Dallas, he grew up in the Dallas area and graduated from the Dallas High School in 1940. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He worked at and retired from Native Tex- tiles in Dallas over the years and most re- cently was a crossing guard with the Dallas School District. He was a member of the American Legion Post 672, Dallas. He was also a member of Huntsville Christian Church of Dallas. MARGARET KUPINEWICZ Margaret P. Kupinewicz, 94, of Tunkhannock, died Sunday, July 7, 2007 at her residence. She was born in Wilkes-Barre and worked as a seamstress until she retired. Surviving are her daughters, Margaret Staskiel, Worked as a seamstress mane Society. of Tunkhannock; and Elizabeth Hall, of South Au- burn; two grandsons; three granddaughters; 14 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to the Wyoming County Hu- @:: Peck, 84, of Dallas, died Saturday, June > 3007, in Riverstreet Manor. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was a graduate of Brooklyn High School and moved to this area 10 years ago. MARTHA PECK Lived in area for 10 years Surviving are sons, sons, Ray Peck, of Harveys Lake, and Bill, of New York City; daughter, Leonice “Lee” Judson, of Harveys Lake, three grandsons; several nieces and nephews. NANCY KRESGE Earned master’s degree in biology Nancy A. Kresge, 59, of Hunts- ville Road, Dallas, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2007 at her versity and received her master’s degree in biology from New York University. She was an avid tennis player Surviving are her parents, John and Dorothy Yckowski; her hus- band, Ronald A.; her sister, Mrs. home. d eof ovine: be Fran (Jean) O’Piel, Tomkinsville; Born in Clarks Summit, she 2PC 8OU€T enjoying her member- nephew. , ships at the Valley Swim & Ten- ; : graduated from Scott Township nis Chib and The Huntsville Golf Memorial donations to the High School and Penn State Uni- Cup. American Cancer Society. KENNETH WINTERS Employed as machine operator Kenneth C. Winters Jr, 52, Tunkhannock, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at Tyler Memorial pital. orn in Scranton, he lived in 1 annock since 1996 and pri- or to that lived in Brinktown for most of his life. ’ He was employed as a machine operator for the Perkins Cascade Paper Company in Pittston for 34 years. He was a man of Methodist faith. Surviving are seven sons, Ken- neth C. Winters III, of Reading; Michael R. Winters, of Falls; Wil- liam Boice Jr., of Hawaii; Todd A. Boice, Sean P. Winters, Zachary S. Winters and Mitchell L. Win- ters, all of Tunkhannock; two sis- ters, Dora Smith of Northumber- land; and Irene Feringa, of Hall- stead; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Ser? ing BLUE RIBBON DAIRY Ice Cream Now Serving Soft Serve Ice Cream Milk Shakes * Sundaes * Cones * Floats + Banana Splits On the way to Harvey's Lake * Memorial Highway by Lake Way Mini Golf & Driving Range Monday - Friday 5PM - 10PM; Saturday & Sunday 4PM - 10PM BLANCHE BAKER Was member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Blanche M. Baker, a resident of Sweet Valley, died July 3, 2007, at Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Sweet Valley, she was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth. Surviving are her daughters, Jean Laird, of St. Louis, Mo.; Pa- tricia Banashefski, of Leesburg, Fla.; Bernadine Ziomek, of Sweet Valley; and Lorraine Coleman, of Dallas; sons, John Jr. and Theo- dore, both of Sweet Valley; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grand- children. STANLEY WOJCIECHOWSKI Was employed as nurse’s aide Stanley J. Wojciechowski, 89, of Lake Silkworth, passed away, Thursday, July 5, 2007, at Geis- inger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Nanticoke, he resided at Lake Silkworth for the last 30 years. He served in the U.S. Ar- my, where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a nurse’s aide for the Lyon’s VA Hospital in Lyons, N.J. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and its Holy Name Society, Lake Silk- worth; American Legion Post 350, Nanticoke; U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for 30 years; was ‘a charter member of the Lake Silkworth Lions Club; was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus; was a for- mer member of the Luzerne County Fair Association; and was a life member of the Dis- abled American Veterans. He was honored by being named Melvin Jones Fellow by the Lions Clubs International Foundation in recognition of his commitment to serving the W CURTIS MONTZ FILM SERIES = F.M. KIRBY CENTER | FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | world community and he also sang the National Anthem for the opening of the Luzerne County Fall Fair for several years. He belonged to the Took-A- While Sportsmans Club, the Moon Lake Sportsman's Club, and the Lake Silkworth Sports- man’s Association. Surviving are his sons, David, of Dallas; Thomas, of Port Clin- ton, Ohio; four grandchildren; Memorial donations to Hospice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. resents Sumner 2007 (rn Scheie Showtimes: 1:00pm $6 * 7:30 pm $8 5-Show Ticket Series: $25 and $35 AMAZING GRACE) A quintessential historical epic, the film details 18th Wilberforce’s life-long mission to end slavery in the British Empire. 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