a Sunday, June 29, 2008 THE DALLAS POST PAGE 3 OBITUARIES . BIDDING - Lorraine E., Vine ‘Street, Plymouth, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008 in ‘Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes- Barre. Born in Kingston, she was a graduate of Harveys Lake High @ She was employed at CA, Mountain Top, and Les- lie Fay until her retirement. ‘She was a member of Elm Hill ‘Hose Co. 3 Women’s Auxiliary ‘and the First Christian Church, ‘Plymouth. Surviving are her husband, ‘Samuel; sons, Nicholas Bid- ‘ding, Kingston; Michael and Patrick Bidding, Plymouth; daughters, Randee Reisser, ‘Wilkes-Barre; and Christine ‘Roan, Larksville; nine grand- children; four great-grandchil- dren. Memorial donations to St Jude’s Hospital, 120°S. Franklin ‘St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, or Spe- cial Olympics Luzerne County, P.O. Box 1832, Shavertown, PA 18708. HILDEBRAND - Elizabeth Anne, 19, of Golf Course Road, Hunlock Creek, died Wednes- day, June 18, 2008 in Stillwater, er, Nancy True, Texas; a niece and a nephew; aunts, uncles and cousins. KING - Verna S., formerly of Louisville, Ky., died Friday, June 20, 2008 at her home in Shaver- town. Born March 12, 1925 i in Louis- ville, she graduated from the Louisville Girls High School and attended college. During the 1940s, she worked at Reynolds Metals. After raising her family, she worked as a bookkeeper at Belknap Elementary and Ather- ton High Schools. Surviving are her daughters, Deborah Jo Stern and Linda Tir- pak, both of Shavertown; seven grandchildren; one great-grand- child; sisters, Ella Mae Wildt, Vir- ginia Hurst and Juanita Silliman, all of Louisville; several. nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to the Louisville Zoo, P.O. Box 37250, Louisville, KY 40233. PLACE - Wilson, 95, of Place Road, Tunkhannock Township, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at home. Born December 4, 1912 in East Lemon, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II Factorville, PA 18419. SWIRE - Ronald L., 44, of Do- rothy, N.J., formerly of Loyalville, died Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Laurel Springs, N.C. Born in Wilkes-Barre on March 21,1964, he graduated from Lake- Lehman High School in 1982 where he wrestled, lettered in track and field and served as drum major for the high school band for four years. He attended Bloomsburg University, Luzerne County Community College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from King’s College in 1987. He was employed as a senior security investigator for the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, N.J., for the last 21 years. Surviving are his mother, Mari- lyn Traver Neifert, of Loyalville; sons, Ian Robert and Cody Lee, at home, and their mother, Melissa; brother, Jack I. Swire, of Mit. Lau- rel, N.J., a niece, a nephew and aunts. TRUMBOWER - James D., 78, of Bonham Road, Hunlock Creek, died Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Easton on August 7, 1929, he graduated from Ply- Rebecca Grey cited for 30 years service Rebecca Grey was recently recognized for 50 years of dedi- cated teaching in the Sunday School at Trucksville United Methodist Church (1935- 1985). She also taught for 16 years (1969-1985) at the Trucksville Nursery School. Many friends and family members, including her four daughters, gathered last month for the unveiling of an apple marker that was placed in her honor on the church’s Tree of Life. Vi Gommer (representing the church) and Linda Weisen- berger (former TNS Director) spoke of Grey’s boundless pa- tience, her wonderful grace and her unwavering love of God. Ned Bessmer, a former stu- dent, thanked Grey for her guidance, not only in his life but in the lives of countless other children and families, both within the church and throughout the local communi- ty. Bill Long announced that gifts given to the Campaign SUBMITTED PHOTO Ned Bessmer, right, honors Rebecca Grey, seated on left, by singing a hymn. Grey was recently recognized for 50 years of dedicated teaching in the Sunday School at Trucksville United Methodist Church (1935-1985). She also taught for 16 years (1969-1985) at the Trucksville Nursery School. Fund in Grey’s honor have ex- ceeded $3600. This included pennies from the church school where children gave 50 cents each, one for each year Grey taught. craft fair, there will be booths CHURCH BRIEFS Chicken Barbeque ober 22, in fter his stint in the service, he the y during the Korean War. Kunkle church The Trustees of the Trucks. Plants, jewelry and “odds and i Wilkes-Barre, she was a gradu- did construction work and hada He graduated from Wesleyan slates activities Se : ! ends” items. as well as a basket ate of Northwest Area High hand in helpingtobuild the Char- University. Prior to retiring, he : ‘ ville United Methodist Church silent aucti ih j School and completed two min Paper Products plant now was a teacher and administrator Kunkle United Methodist will hold a “Take-Out Only” Aft on riainment will years at Bloomsburg Universi- known as Procter & Gamble-Me- for the Springfield Delco School | Church, Route 309, Dallas, will Chicken BBQ from 4:30 to 7 fietnoon ente ent ty. She was a member of the hoopany. Healsoservedasarural District in Delaware County. sponsor a flea market, home- p.m. on Friday, July 18. Orders begin at 2:30 p.m. and will 1 ‘Oakdale United Methodist mail carrier on the old RD 4 Surviving are his wife, Do- made ice-cream with straw- may be picked up at the Dick- include Kate & Friends, 8 | | ‘Church, Hunlock Creek. Tunkhannock route. rothy, with whom he celebrated | berries, bake sale and refresh- son Educational Facility on Christian ventriloquist group, i] Surviving are her parents, Surviving are a step-daughter, 50 years of marriage; son, Britt, ments from 9 am. to 3 p.m.on ' Church Road. and the barbershop quartet b Harold and Janice (Barchik) Margaret Curtis; two step-grand- Bear Creek; daughters, Julie July 5. Tickets are $8 for adults and “Three Friends and a Bari- i Hildebrand; brothers, Zackery, children; two step great-grand- Casey, Towanda; Jennette Dris- For reservations at $10 a $4 for children, and must be tone.” A children’s activities Sunbury; Christopher, Cincin- children. coll, Newark, Del.; sister, Diane | space, call 675-2610. ordered in advance. Call the booth will provide games and \ ®-: Ohio; maternal grandpar- Memorial donations to East Mankin, Broomall; six grandchil- church office at 696-3897 from Simple crafts for young chil- i “vents, Frank and Lois Barchik, Lemon United Methodist dren; one great-granddaughter; 9 am. to 3 p.m. Monday dren. A local antiques expert | | Cambra; paternal grandmoth- Church, 1174 Avery Station Rd., nieces and nephews. Meat Loaf through Friday reserve tickets. Will offer free appraisals from 4 1 Dinner slated to 5 p.m. A Baked Meat Loaf Dinner. : . . . and Bake Sale will be held from St. Paul's sets summer : Lehman-Idetown UM Church will hold Vacation Bible School | &50t630pm on Saturday. celebration Grief Support | July 12, at the Loyalville United St. Paul's Evangelical Luth- Group meets The Lehman-Idetown United Lake camping weekend. 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