Sunday, March 14, 2010 "THE DALLAS POST PAGE 9 Diversity Institute holds annual dinner | The Diversity Institute at Misericordia University re- cently held its 19th annual Friends of the Diversity Insti- tute dinner at the Pauly Fried- rlene Insalaco Hall on cam- é Art Gallery in Sandy and pus. The Diversity Institute at Misericordia University was established in 1991 to pro- mote multicultural under- standing and to work toward the elimination of all forms of unjust discrimination. The in- stitute is an educational re- source center that works col- laboratively with community members to promote and em- brace diversity. . The Diversity Institute, un- der the direction of Linda Trompetter, Ph.D., also man- ages the Luzerne County Di- versity Commission and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Diversity Education Consorti- um at Misericordia Universi- ty. This year’s dinner and re- ception included the exhibit, “La Tinta Grita — The Ink Shouts: The Art of Social Re- sistance in Oaxaca, Mexico” which highlighted the color- ful art and intrigue of Mexico. Diversity Institute advisory board members include Dr. George A. Agbango, Joyce Avila, Dr. Mamoun Bader, Ar- thur Breese, Dr. James Calde- nie Congleton, Ronald Fel- é Stephanie Chester, Dr. : n, Alex Fried, Lesa Gelb, Esq., Rodrigo Gereda, Ho- ward Grossman, Peggy Jones, Linda Kohut, Kawel Laubach, Dr. Tata Mbugua, Dr. Jeff Namey, Karla Poter, Dr. Paul Reinert, Alex Rogers, Linda Ross, Dr. Midori Yamanouci- Rynn, Theresa Tyler-Smith, Sister Miriam F. Stadulis, RSM, and Dr. Wagiha Taylor. For more information about the Diversity Institute at Mi- Above: Linda Trompetter, Ph.D., director of the Diversi- ty Institute at Misericordia University, poses for a pic- ture with Jesse Wade, on piano, and Arthur Breese, at the 19th annual Friends of the Diversity Institute dinner that was recently held on the Back Mountain campus. Middle left: Friends of the Diversity Institute, from left, Sister Bernedette Duross, RSM, special assistant to the president for Mercy integra- tion at Misericordia Uni- versity; Father. Tom O'Hara, King's College; Rabbi Roger Lerner and Father Fidel Tico- na, pose for a picture at the 19th annual dinner at Miser- icordia University. Bottom left: Participating in the annual Friends of the Diversity Institute dinner are, from left, Denise, Dol- phus and Tashara Teart and Chris Sheperis. INSURANCE CEO SPEAKS TO Lauren Smith, CEO of the Nationwide Smith Insurance Group in Shavertown, was the main speaker at a recent meet- ing of the Dallas Kiwanis held at Metro restaurant in Dallas. Smoke spoke of the eight ways a person can succeed in busi- ness and stay in business. His man focus was on professional- ism, credibility and solutions for client and customers. Above, Smith, left, accepts a certificate of appreciation from Dallas Kiwanis Vice-President Brian Porasky. FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS a RECEIVE AWARD The Board of Directors of the Back Mountain Food Pantry is pleased to announce that pantry volunteers have received an award of excellence from CEO and the Weinberg Food Bank for accurate and timely record keeping. This function is vital to the efficient and effective operation of the pantry to ensure that the needs are met of those who rely on the pantry for help to feed their families. From left, seated, are Anna Skrosky, associate manager; Joe Hardisky, chairman of the board of directors. Standing, Mark Stull, former pantry manager. sericordia University, call 674-6217. OBITUARIES AMBRUTIS - Agnes Do- mthy, 92, of Tunkhannock, cied Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, a Golden Living Center in Tunkhannock after a brief ill- ness. Her daughter, Mary Eliza- beth (Beth) Bluhm, died on Monday, March 1, 2010. Agnes was born Jan. 8, P18, in Wilkes-Barre. She was a member the church of Nativity BVM in Tunkhan- nock and a 1935 graduate of sxnkhannock High School. lignes was primarily a homemaker who loved tak- ing care of her family. While her children were growing up, she worked weekends at Shadowbrook and she also spent several years immedi- tely after high school work- ng in New York City. Agnes served as an advisor to the ARC of Wyoming County and was a board member of the Wyoming County Board of Assistance. She was also a member of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Altar and Rosary Socie- ty. Surviving is her husband of 64 years, Frank (Fritz) A. Am- brutis Sr., son, John Ambru- tis; sister, Bertha Stroka Ho- Ibd, all of Tunkhannock; four grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to Church of Nativity BVM, Tunkhannock, or an Alzheim- er’s association of the donor’s choice. BLUHM - Mary Elizabeth (Beth), 57, of Tunkhannock, died Monday, March 1, 2010, Tyler Memorial Hospital ter a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Her mother, Agnes Do- tothy Ambrutis, died on Sat- urday, Feb. 27, 2010. Mary was born Dec. 11, 1952, in Meshoppen. She was amember of the church of Na- tivity BVM in Tunkhannock and a 1970 graduate of Tunk- hannock High School. She attended Keystone Ju- nior College where she stud- ied banking. Beth made tional Bank, retiring as as many friends during her 30- year careét with Peoples Na- ssist- ant manager. '* -_ She was very interested in her community, serving on the borough council and the Tunk- hannock Water and Sewer Au- thority. She was an active mem- ber of the Wyoming County Diabetic Association. Among her passions were music and tap dancing, with the David Blight School, in her early years. Surviving is her husband of 40 years, Gary Allen Bluhm; son, Michael; daughter, Kellie Bluhm; brother, John Ambru- tis; five grandchildren; as well as aunts and uncles, nephews and nieces. Memorial donations to Church of Nativity BVM, Tunk- hannock, or a diabetes associ- ation of the donor’s choice. DAVIES - Robert J., 56, of Tunkhannock, formerly of Boonton, N.J., died Monday, March 1, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Peckville on Feb, 10, 1954. Bob was a gradu- ate of the Boonton High School and he completed two years of technical school. Bob was an electrician by trade. He later worked for a health care company, designing and modifying wheelchairs for special needs patients through- out the Tri-State area. He loved ballroom dancing, having won a bronze medal in competition in New York City. He also enjoyed acting in musicals at the local theaters. He moved to Tunkhannock in 1995 where he worked at the Shadowbrook Resort until he became ill. Surviving is his mother, Jeanne Driesbaugh Davies; sis- ter, Barbara Jeanne Tindall, of Boonton, N.J.; two nephews; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial donations to the Wyoming County Cancer So- ciety, P.O. Box 629, Tunkhan- nock, PA 18657. FARR - Stanley Jay, 70, died on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at Mer- cy Hospice, Scranton, after a long illness. in Mefjoo in Trucks He was born on May 19, 1939, yany. Stanléy grew up ksville and waseducated at ®Kingsten Township High School. When Stanley joined the Air Force in 1956, he traveled throughout the world with the U.S. Air Force Strategic Missile Command. After retiring from the Air Force, he was employed by the Wyoming County Corrections Department as a lieutenant. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Jean; daughter, Amanda Hudak, of Mildred, Pa.; son, Bill, of Maryland; two grand- children; a brother, Larry, of Largo, Fla.; as well as several nieces and nephews. GOODENOUGH - Alice Mae, 88, of Tunkhannock, and for- merly of Hallstead, Pa., died Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Ann’s Grover Personal Care Home. In her earlier years, Alice worked as a waitress and then became a nurse’s aid working for both Barnes-Kasson S.N.F. and the hospital. She was a member of the First Presbyter- ian Church, Hallstead, Pa. Surviving are her children, Paul and Celeste Stallman, Plains Township, and Luella Stallman, and Judy and Harry Bebb, all of Mehoopany; step- children, Lorraine Good- enough, Lorton, Va.; June Goodenough, Alexandria, Va., and Jackie Goodenough, Indi- anapolis, Ind.; as well as 17 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. MCNEILL - Erma E., 83, of Sweet Valley, and formerly of Wilkes-Barre, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Hospice Com- munity Care at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Her husband, Daniel T. McNeill, 88, also of Sweet Val- ley, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas. Together, Daniel and Erma celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in July of 2009. Erma was born on Jan. 22, 1927, in Wilkes-Barre. Erma at- tended Wilkes-Barre City schools. Prior to her retire- ment, Erma was employed by Rea, & Derrick Drug Store, Wilkes-Barre, for many years. Daniel was-born on Feb. 25, 1922, in Wilkes-Barre. He attend- ed E.L. Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre. A US. Coast Guard veteran, Daniel served his country honorably during World War II. Prior to his retirement in 1987, Daniel was employed as a steam trap tester by W.H. Nicholson & Co., Wilkes-Barre, for 38 years. Erma and Daniel were mem- bers of the Firwood United Meth- odist Church, Wilkes-Barre. Da- niel was also a member of the Boilermakers Union. Erma and Daniel shared a special bond. Erma and Daniel are survived by their daughters, Margaret Rambus, Sweet Valley; Sharon Engler, Sweet Valley; Wendy O'Donnell, Tunkhannock; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grand- children; as well as several nieces and nephews. Additionally, Daniel is sur- vived by brothers, Robert McNeill and Ronald McNeill, both of Wilkes-Barre; and sisters, Nancy Wheeler and Helen McGeever, both of Wilkes-Barre. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society , 190 Welles St., Suite 118, Forty Fort, PA 18704, or to the American Heart Association , 71 N. Fran- klin St., Suite 207, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. POPE - Geraldine M., 87, of Plains, formally of Shavertown, died Monday, March 8, 2010. She was born in Kingston and was a graduate of Dallas Town- ship High School. Geraldine was the owner/operator of Gerry’s Beauty Shop for 33 years before retiring. After retirement, she lived in Arizona and Florida and loved to travel. Upon returning to the ar- ea she was very active in the Kingston Senior Center, where she enjoyed shuffle board and other activities. Surviving are her daughter, Carol Klemish, of Plains Town- ship; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. TOUGH - Vera Grace White- sell, 91, of Lehman Township, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, in NANCY JANE MILLS DOMBROSKI March 15, 2009 passed away one year ago, March 15, 2009. I loving memory of Nancy Jane Mills Dombroski, who We were so blessed to have her as our mom. Her love will remain with us forever. Deeply missed by husband, daughters, sons, grandchil- dren, great-grandson, sisters and brothers. the Nursing Unit of Mercy Cen- ter, Dallas. She had been a resident for the past 2 ¥2 years at the Mead- ows Manor Assisted Living in Dallas, and lived the majority of her life in Lehman Township. She was born on Feb. 3, 1919, in Loyalville. She was salutator- ian of the 1936 graduating class of Lehman High School. After high school, she was employed as amaid at the Conyngham Es- tate in Lehman Township, which is now the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus. Vera was a lifelong member of the Lehman-Idetown United Methodist Church, where she was the choir director and orga- nist for many years, a member and officer of the United Metho- dist Women, the Friendship Class and taught Sunday School. She was also the Correspond- ing Secretary of the Lake-Leh- man Band Sponsors for 12 years. She was an accomplished pianist, accompanist, and taught private piano lessons to countless children and adults for many decades. Surviving is her daughter, Linda Tough Pineno, of Leh- man Township; son, Gary D. Tough, of Harrisburg; five grandchildren; two great-grand- children; and several loving nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to Leh- man-Idetown UM. Church, 1011 Mountain View Drive, Leh- man, PA 18627. WILLIAMS - Arline M. (nee Parsons), 89, of Trucksville, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Our Lady of Peace Retire- ment Home in Charlottesville, Va. Arline was born Dec. 30, 1920, in Wilkes-Barre. She mar- ried Lewis E. Williams on her 19th birthday on Dec. 30, 1939, and together she and Lew en- joyed and shared more than 70 years of marriage. She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Dallas Surviving is her husband of 70 years, Lew Williams, now re- siding at Our Lady of Peace Re- tirement Home; son, Lewis E. Williams Jr., of Charlottesville, Va.; six grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and three niec- es.
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