Sunday, August 5, 2007 OBITUARIES THE POST PAGES REGINA WALDORF Earned master’s degree at Notre Dame Regina M. Waldorf, 72, of Dallas, died Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was a graduate of Dallas High School, College Misericordia and Notre Dame University with a master’s de- gree in music. Before retiring, she was a teacher in the Wilkes-Barre Schon) District. Prior to that, she was a teacher in Jackson Heights, Y. She was the organist at Firwood United Methodist Church. She was a member of St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown, had served with the Sisters of Mercy, was a volunteer at John Heinz, Wilkes-Barre; a Home Instead caregiver and a piano teacher. Surviving are a son, R. John Waldorf, Dallas; a daughter, Joy Ann Kennedy, Dallas; two grandchildren; sisters, Lois Siepmann, Long Is- land, N.Y.; and Maureen Yankoski, Dallas. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society. PRINCE OF PEACE MEMBERS VOLUNTEER AT SOUP KITCHEN Members of the Outreach Committee of Prince of Peace Church Dallas and friends spent Saturday, July 7, as volunteers at the Wilkes-Barre St. Vincent DePaul Kitchen. They prepared items for a meal, served and cleaned up after the noon meal. Shown in the front row is Josh, a soup kitchen volunteer. From left, second row, Lois Hartman, Lisa Kasarda, Dee Cory. Third row, Dan Plashinski, Mary Jillson Stout, The Reverend Mary Lou Divis, Denise Gilbert, Renee Blasi, Jadi Willison, Jenn and Sandy Sheehan.. GATE OF HEAVEN VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL HELD * Children who attended Vacation Bible School at Gate of Heav- en Church enjoyed a week of learning about how much Jesus loves them and all the children of the world. The program, direct- ed by Sonya Cesarini, Religious Education Coordinator, was available to pre-school through eighth grade students. Some of the participants are, from left, first row, Melanie Selner, James Frederick, Grace Aiello, Christina Cikowski, Kaitlynne Patla, Mor- gan Patla and Brendan Frederick. Secondnd row: Hailey Sobo- cinski, Andrew Grabowski, Megan O'Brien, Catechist; Sara Kopc- zynski, Catechist; Emily Malak, Catechist; Rachel Malak, Tabby Grabowski and Liam Frederick. Third row: Amanda O'Brien, Cat- echist; Megan Grabowski, Catechist and Eric Yurko, Catechist. Fourthth row: Rita Good, Music Director; Missy Malak, Arts & Crafts Director; and Quinn Crispell. DARLING & SONS’ FARMS & GREENHOUSES “Growing Quality Is A Family Business Since 1930” [SETAC R010 BE ds CR © Aap s To IRS VAN YA DR RAN BLO 1 YVAN DO), VA od 24 [®) DISS HOME GROWN - Sweet Corn, Squash, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Pickles, Cabbage, Dill, Peppers, Home Grown Peaches, Cauliflower & Broccoli McCutcheon’s Can Goods Garden Mums, Perennials Mon-Fri 9-5 « Sat 9-4 Sun 9-2 LEROY SMITH Was veteran of Korean War Leroy J. Smith, 75, of Dallas Township, passed away Satur- day, July 28, 2007 at home. Born in Larksville on March 19, 1932, he was a lifetime resi- dent of Dallas and enlisted into the military directly from school. He served during the Korean War as a Sergeant Reg- ular Army with Company K 180th Infantry regiment and was honorably discharged on July 16, 1954. During his enlistment, he re- ceived many distinguished awards, including the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star, United Nations Service Medal and Combat Infantry National Defense Service Med- al. His most honorable awards are the Purple Heart and the Silver Star. He was a lifetime member of the Korean War Veterans of the Wyoming Valley. Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Beverly E. Smith; his children, James, Killeen, Tex- as; Michael D., Dallas; Beverly C, Ithaca, N.Y.; Timothy M. Sr., Hunlock Creek; Bethanne M. DeAngelo, Dallas; Georgia Si- mon, Plymouth; and William D., Wilkes-Barre; sisters, Coral Superak, New Jersey; Evelyn Lewis, Freehold, N.J.; Betty Ann Spencer and sister-in-law Elda Smith, Hunlock Creek; brothers, Edwin, New Jersey; and Arthur; 21 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. THERESA ANN SWIDA Worked for URS Theresa Ann Marie Swida, 69, of Tunkhannock, passed away Friday, July 27, 2007 in Tunkhannock. She was born in Wilkes- Barre and later moved to Tunk- hannock. Theresa worked for numerous years at United Re- habilitation Services, Tunk- hannock. Surviving are a daughter, Debbie Macri, and her dear housemates for the past 11 years, Gayle, Becky, David, Vir- ginia and Bobby. LEOPOLD WODASKI Former resident of Harveys Lake Leopold Wodaski , 87, of Ma- dison, N.J., formerly of Har- veys Lake and Mount Pocono, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was employed by the U.S. govern- ment as a maintenance fore- man for the U.S. Air Force prior to his retirement. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, the former Helen Sasko; daughter, Gloria Cracovia, of Madison, N.J.; one grandson; sister, Harriet Muzyka; broth- er, Carl. Joan Grace Christianson, a native of Dallas, died on July 11, 2007. She celebrated her 70th birthday on May 26, 2007. After graduating from Dallas High School, she lived in New Jersey for many years before moving to New York in 1979. She was employed for many years and recently worked at The Bida Home for JOAN CHRISTIANSON Recently celebrated 70th birthday Adults in Oxford, N.Y. Surviving are her children, Alan Greco, Joyce Moore, Tammy Russell, Donald Greco; nine grand- children; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Gladys, Inez and Joyce; brothers, Stanley, Phillip, Todd and Glenn; nieces and nephews; and her dear friend, Nettie. ELEANOR KRASHKEVICH Center, Dallas. Antiques Committee. Surviving are her son, David G., of Dallas. S.P.CA. Founding member of Cousteau Society Eleanor E. Krashkevich, 88, of Dallas, died on Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at the Meadows Nursing Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was a graduate of the Wilkes-Barre schools. She was a founding member of the Cousteau Society, a member of Greenpeace, and a supporter of the A.S.P.C.A. She was a former cub pack den mother and served on the Back Mountain Library Memorial donations to the Luzerne County WILLIAM JAMES Owned James’ Nursery & Garden Center William David James, more fondly known as “Dave” or “Jamesie” to his family and friends, died on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. A resident of Centermoreland for more than 40 years, he was born in Larksville, spending his early years there, then moving to Kingston, where he later graduated from Kingston High School in 1962. After grad- uating, he founded James’ Nursery & Gar- den Center, which he successfully ran for many years. He also worked side-by-side CHARLES WERKHEISER Owned Charley’s Tree Service day, July 29, 2007, at his home. and Legend bands. Wilkes-Barre. Edwardsville; and one grandson. Charles Werkheiser , 53, of Sweet Valley, died Sun- Born in Kingston, he was the owner of Charley’s Tree Service and was associated with Redeye, Revival He attended Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Surviving are sons, Dale C. and Mark, of Edwards- ville; Carl, Wildwood, N.J.; daughter, Margy Werk- heiser, Edwardsville; brothers, Donald, Shavertown; Daniel, Hartford, Conn.; sister, Lynn Muchler Stash, with his wife in her business of Old Mill Crafts. 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