PAGE 4 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, February 7, 2010 OBITUARIES ANDREWS - Franklin (Frank), 82, formerly of Forty Fort, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 at Wesley Village. Born in Shavertown on May 19, 1927, he attended GAR High School. During his career, he was man- ager of several parking lots and also worked for Peoples National Bank and Evans-King Floral. Surviving are his wife, Estelle; daughter, Estelle B. Andrews Dietz; sister, Fay Pulak, of Wil- mington, Del.; several nieces and nephews. CRISPELL - Helen Wancho, 94, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. Born and raised in Swoyers- ville, she worked many years as a presser at various laundries in the area, the last being Mary Ma- cintosh in Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are nieces and neph- ews and two brothers-in-law. ECKHART - Harold L., 87, of Washington Street, Berwick, for- merly of Kenmore, N.Y. died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at his home. Born Dec. 14, 1922, in Sweet Valley, he was a graduate of Shickshinny High School, Class of 1941. He went on to work at the Berwick AC&F, then served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, later holding a career as a lab technician for Ashland Oil Re- finery in Buffalo, New York, until his retirement in 1982. Outside of work, he held mem- berships with St. Nicholas Ukrai- nian Catholic Church of Buffalo, with which he belonged for 31 years, as well as St. John the Bap- tist, of Kenmore, where he partic- ipated for 27 years and, more re- cently, with SS. Cyril and Metho- dius Ukrainian Catholic Church, Berwick. He was also a member of the . League of Ukrainian Catholics, Niagra Frontier, Joseph Hriczko VFW Post 6245, the Western New York Ashland Retirees Club and the American Ukrainian Se- nior Citizen Club. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, the former Catherine Pa- sak; nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to SS. Cy- ril and Methodius Church, 700 "Warren St., Berwick, PA. HOROSHKO - John Adam, 69, of Dallas, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. Born July 20, 1940 in Hanover Township, he was a graduate of Hanover High School, Class of 1958. He attended Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, Va. He was in the U.S. Coast Guard, serving as an Electrician Mate Third Class during the time of the Viet- nam War. He was vice president of sales for Scranton Label Inc., Clark Summit, for 25 years. He held several memberships, including SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Ca- tholic Church, Plymouth; the Ma- sonic Order Plymouth Lodge 332, the Irem Temple Country Club and the Northeastern Penn- sylvania Coast Guard Veterans Association. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Leslie Milne Horoshko, Dallas; son, Scott A., of Macun- gie; three grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Guzo and Dolores Ryb- icki, both of Elmwood Park, N.J.; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Corporate Packages Available Call For Details Memorial donations to St. Jo- seph’s Center, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18505. HOSLE - Frederick A., 82, of Dallas, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Staff Sergeant in both World War II and the Korean War. A former resident of New York City, he lived in Dallas since 1963. He was a co-owner of J&H Food Brokers, Kingston. During his re- tirement, he enjoyed his associ- ation with his son’s business, Hoss Garden Hut, Dallas. He was a member of Gate of Heaven Church and its Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, the former Julia Kon- dracky; sons, Ronald, Chester Springs; and Jeffrey, Harveys Lake; a daughter, Wendy Komski, Chesterfield, Va.; three grand- children; sister, Marie Breck, East Brunswick, N.J.; nieces and nephews. KANYUCK - Anna, 89, of the Meadows Manor, Dallas, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she re- sided in Nanticoke most of her life and had lived in Dallas for the past 10 years. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are her sons, Wil- liam, New York City, N.Y.; and Ri- chard, Salt Lake City, Utah; nu- merous nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to Shep- herd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. MIECZKOWSKI - Barbara Al- veretta, of Kingston, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at Jefferson Hospi- tal in Philadelphia. Born on May 11, 1947 in King- ston, she was a graduate of Dallas High School and King’s College on May 19, 1990. She was employed by The Times Leader. Surviving are her sister, Susan Rafach. MYERS - Robert H., 87, of Sweet Valley, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at his home. Born on Nov. 17, 1922 in Haw- thorn, he worked in the coal mines of western Pennsylvania after graduating from high school. He later served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1950, he began a career with the Pennsylvania State Game Commission, retiring as supervi- sor of the Northeast Division in 1982. He was a member of the Com- munity Bible Church of Sweet Valley. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, the former Betty Jean Plyl- er; sons, John R., of Ashburn, Va.; Robert D., of Lake Silkworth; daughter, Carolyn S. Kraintz, of Lexington, S.C.; eight grandchil- dren; and six great-grandchil- dren. Memorial donations to the Sweet Valley Ambulance Associ- ation, P.O. Box 207, Sweet Valley, PA 18656. SHIRK - Ruth Audrey, 94, of Kingston, formerly of Milton, Le- wisburg and Dallas, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at Ma- nor Care, Kingston. Born on Aug. 9, 1915 in North- SELENA Gd ECAR A OE (= Dallas Dallas Shopping Center 675-3004 umberland., she was a gradu- ate of Northumberland High School and worked as an exec- utive secretary at the former Philco/Ford, Watsontown, Pa. She was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church, Lewisburg. Surviving are a son, Neal R., of New Cumberland; daughter, Judith A. Miller, of West Pitt- ston; brother, Malcolm E. Han- non, of Arlington, Va.; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grand- children. WADAS - Frank E., 87, of Shavertown, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at the Hospice Community Care, Inpatient Unit, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Fremont, Mich. on Aug. 25, 1922, he graduated from Muskegon High School, Michigan, and the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1951, he founded the Hear- ing Aid Center in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, which he owned and operated until retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Sha- vertown United Methodist Church, the George M. Dallas Lodge 531 F&AM, the Cald- well Consistory, Bloomsburg and was a Shriner at the Irem Temple. He also was a member of the Harveys Lake Yacht Club, where he served as historian and race committee chairman, and of the Toastmasters Club, Dallas. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, the former Dorothy King; children, Frank E., of Tunkhannock; David A., of Moosic; Brian J., of Harrisburg; Patricia A. Snyder, of Shaver- town; and Wendy L. Morris, of Dallas; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. WAGNER - Hilda Higgins, 87, formerly of Harveys Lake, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at Lakeside Nursing Center. Born April 24, 1922 in King- ston, she was a graduate of Noxen High School. Surviving are her sons, The- odore, of Dallas; and Lewis, of Harveys Lake; daughter, Galil, of Hughesville; 13 grandchil- dren; and 18 great-grandchil- dren. WISNIESKI - Steffie, 82, of Carverton, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at her home. Born on March 23, 1927 in Swoyersville, she attended the former Holy Trinity Grade School, Swoyersville, and Swoyersville High School. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the garment industry. She was a member of Holy Name/Saint Mary’s Par- ish Community, Swoyersville, where she served as an Ex- traordinary Minister of the Eu- charist and as an acolyte at fu- nerals. She was a member of the Swoyersville Senior Citizens Club and also held member- ship in the International La- dies Garment Workers Union. She was involved with the Re- tired Seniors Volunteer Pro- gram (R.S.V.P.), Wilkes-Barre, through which she served as an usher at the FM. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 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This effort employs a workforce nationally of 1.4 million temporary employ- ees and uses some of the most sophisticated technical and op- erational tools available to count every man, woman and child once and in the right place. A job fair offering part-time temporary positions for census takers was held recently at Back Mountain Bowl in Dallas. The jobs offer pay ranges from $11.25 to $14.25 per hour, flexible hours, paid training and CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK PHOTOS/ FOR THE DALLAS POST Michael Gurnari, left, and Robin Zacharias, of Harveys Lake, listen to Roy Evans explain the details ° of applying for a job as a census taker. A pick-up truck with a portable sign is part of a movable job fair for the 2010 Census Department. A fair was held last Saturday at Back Mountain Bowl in Dallas. the ability to work close to home. Applicants for these positions, who must be U.S. citizens ages 18 or older who have passed a background check, are required to take and pass a test. More information, including a practice test, is available at www.2010censusjobs.gov or by calling 1-966-861-2010. : Census results determine the distribution of more than $400 billion in federal funds and are the basis of Congressional repre- sentation. dette Moore, of River Edge, N.J.; four grandchildren; brothers, Raymond Yoschak, of South San Francisco, Calif.; and Frank Yoschak, of Rock- lin, Calif; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-neph- ews. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Associ- ation, P.O. Box 15120, Chica- go, IL 60693. YEUST - Carmen L., 66, of Dallas, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Puerto Rico, she was a former resident of Wal- lingford, Conn., and had resid- ed in Dallas since 1990. She was a member of the Shavertown United Metho- dist Church. Surviving are her mother, Anna Lydia Annes, of Walling- ford, Conn.; husband, Dwayne P. Yeust; son, Milton Santiago, Rocky Hill, Conn.; daughters, Veronica Santiago, New Bri- tain, Conn.; and Angelique Santiago, Waterbury, Conn.; five grandchildren; one great- grandson; brother, Thomas Vega, Chino Hills, Calif.; two nephews. Dream Week at Misericordia Misericordia University will * honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Feb. 15-20 in a celebration called “Dream Week.” The programs are open free to the public and will be held in the Dudrick and Muth rooms 216-217 of Insalaco Hall, unless other- wise noted. The workshop “Building Your Neighborhood” at 7 p.m. on Mon- day, Feb. 15, is an interactive exer- cise that will focus on the nu- ances of racism and classism. There will also be a student art exhibit showing students’ repre- sentations of Dr. King’s dream on Feb. 15. The art will be on display in the Catherine Evans McGo- wan Room of the Mary Kintz Be- vevino Library. The campus community will come together from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, to discuss Ma- hatma Gandhi's methods of spreading awareness without vio- lence. The Life of Che Guevara and his attempts at creating a unified South America will be the center of discussion from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17. ill {LI bh WE SPECIALIZE IN KITCHENS AND BARS ANSTETT’S k eS Wil 12 EAST CAREY STREET, PLAINS, PA * 570-825-7530 N j The Multicultural Club will discuss the Mirabal Sisters and their fight for equal rights for women in the Dominican Repub- lic under the dictatorship of Ra- fael Trujillo from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. The film, “In the Time of Butterflies,” which focuses on the sisters and their fight for justice, will be shown. 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