Sunday, August 22, 2010 THE "DALLAS “POST PAGE 7 CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK PHOTOS/ FOR THE DALLAS POST Thelma Leach and Berdene Perillo, of Hunlock Creek, and Paul Taylor, of Sweet Valley, look over the class rosters during a reunion of Lake-Noxen School alumni. LN classmates gather marked 50 years since graduation on Aug. 13 at the Bay Room Ms of the Class of 1960 of Lake-Noxen High School of Grotto Pizza, Harveys Lake where they enjoyed appetiz- ers, dinner and dessert. The party featured a commemorative DVD, a memorabilia exhibit and a memory book. Continuing their trip down memory lane, classmates attended the Lake-Noxen Alumni Picnic at the Harveys Lake Beach Club on Aug. 14. The celebration ended with brunch at Irem Temple Country Club. ABOVE: Deceased classmates are remembered by Richard Borsink. AT LEFT: Tanya Christ mans the welcome table at the Harveys Lake Beach Club for the ninth reunion of Lake-Noxen School alumni. CHURCH BRIEFS @p trip to Lancaster planned The Orange United Methodist Church in Dallas is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster on Septem- ber 18. The bus leaves the church at 8 a.m. sharp and will visit the Rockville outlets, the Sight and Sound Theater to see “Joseph” and Good ‘N Plenty for dinner. Price for the trip is $99 for adults, $71 for teens ages 13 to 18 and $49 for children ages 3 to 12. To reserve a seat or for more information, call Jenn at 855- 9693. “Touch of Christ’ comes to TUMC Trucksville United Methodist Church will host a “Touch of Christ” concert at the 8:30 a.m. today, Aug. 22. Gary and Gena McMyne are “A Touch of Christ.” This husband and wife duo ministers at wor- ship services, retreats, confer- ences, revivals and outdoor meetings in and around the New York state and northern Penn- sylvania area. For further information, call the church office at 696-3897 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mon- day through Friday. Support group offered A support group for those who are grieving will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Route 118, Dallas. The group is facilitated by the Rev. P.S. Pfeffer, Diakon Hospice Saint John. Registration is appreciated as space is limited. For more in- office of Diakon Hospice Saint John at 1-877-438-3511. Youth Group sponsors parking lot dance The Maple Grove United Methodist Church Spinners Youth Group is sponsoring “Dan- cin’ A Lot” from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, in the bigger parking lot of the church, 5880 Main Rd, Sweet Valley. Christian music will be provid- ed by DJ Mama Bull Moose. Donation is $1 or a can or box of non-perishable food for the Nox- en Food Pantry. Call the church at 477-5216 for directions. Chicken barbeque set A chicken barbeque dinner will be held from 4:30 t06:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27, at the Noxen United Methodist Church, Route 29, Noxen. everything. Seating and take- outs are available. LIUM Church plans outdoor service The Lehman-Idetown United Methodist Churchwill hold its annual outdoor worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29, at Frances Slocum State Park, Pavilion 2. The service will be followed by a covered dish luncheon. The annual Sunday School bike parade will also be held at this time and will kick off the start of Sunday School which will begin on Sunday, Sept. 12. Bus trip planned The Women’s Association of the First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre is sponsoring a bus trip to see “Plaza Suite” at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Hampton, N.Y., on Monday, Oct. Cost of dinner and the show is $85 per person. A deposit of $45 can be made payable to the Wom- en’s Association of the First Pres- byterian Church of Wilkes-Barre and mailed to June Stevens, 37 Hildebrandt Rd., Dallas, PA 18612. The balance is due by Sept. 1. For more information, call 674-2331. Golf tournament slated Our Lady of Victory Church, Harveys Lake, is holding a golf tournament on Friday, Sept. 10, at Mill Race Golf course in Ben- ton. Fee of $80 per person includes greens fees, motor cart, open bar cocktail hour, lunch, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, beer, soda and prizes, including a $5,000 cash prize. Hole sponsors are $50, $100 and $200. Raffle tickets for theme baskets are also for sale. For more information, call Pastor and Mrs. Madeira Madeiras celebrate 41 years Pastor Dennis and Lucille Madeira, of Dallas, will cele- brate their 47th wedding an- niversary on Aug. 24. They were married in 1963 at New Bethel Union Church in Albany Township, PA by Pastor Paul Spohn. Mrs. Madeira is the daugh- ter of the late Frank and Vir- ginia (Petruccelli) Fuhrman. Pastor Madeira is the son of Catherine Madeira, who, at 96 years of age, is the ol- dest living permanent resi- dent of Kutztown, and the late Robert Madeira. Celebrating the day with the Madeiras will be their children and spouses, Mi- chael and Lisa of State Col- lege, Timothy and Heather, David and Melanie, Denise and Michael Warner, all of Dallas. They also have 16 grand- children, Michael, Emily, Alexandra, and Jonathan; Laura, Rachel, and Elizabeth; Hannah, David James (D.J.), Michaela, Anthony, Nicholas, and Lindsey; Cathryn, Brooke and Caroline. The Madeiras have had three full-time pastoral minis- tries in 38 years: Waynesboro Christian Church in Waynes- boro, Westmoor Church of Christ in Kingston and New Life Community Church in Dallas. Presently, they serve in a ministry called Maximize and 10 a.m. worship services formation or to register, call the Ticket price of $8 includes 11. Mike and Merry Ann at 639-5426 Life. OBITUARIES Business College. ic Community of Northeast High School and Johnson Techni- 23 years. sisters, Sheila Talcott and Kathy She was employed by the Laza- Wilkes-Barre, 666 N. Main St., cal Institute. Surviving are his wife of 35 Talcott, both of Tunkhannock, EDWARDS - Jean, 76, of Main rus Department Store of Wilkes- Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705. An architectural draftsman by years, Irene Costello Talcott, Wanda Evans, Harveys Lake; a Road, Hunlock Creek, died Satur- day, August 14, 2010, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. ga. She was born on January 5, 934, in Hunlock Creek and resid- ed there most of her life. Surviving are a daughter, Kathy Neary, Glen Lyon; sons, John and Douglas, both of Hun- lock Creek; a grandson; a sister, Elizabeth Weston, Hunlock Creek; nieces and nephews. HUGHES - Edward H. Jr, of Harveys Lake, died Sunday, Au- gust 8, 2010, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Cen- ter, Plains Township. He was born July 29, 1924, in Moosic and left high school to join the Marine Corps and serve in World War II. He served in the Pacific Campaign and was in- jured in Saipan. He earned the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon for World War II, the Presidential Unit Citation awarded to the 4th Marine Division, American Cam- paign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign with two Bronze Stars and the World War II Victory Medal. He retired from Yates Industri- es, Burlington, N.J. and moved to Harveys Lake in 1991. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; sons, Richard F. and David L.; sis- ter, Grace Guida; brothers, Kenny Tom and Stanley Becker, | @® two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to the Harveys Lake Fire Co. LUTZ - June F. Newitt, of Har- veys Lake and formerly of Wilkes- Barre, died Friday, August 13, 2010, at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dal- las. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, was a graduate of G.A.R. High School of Wilkes-Barre, class of 1949, and attended Wilkes-Barre Barre until it closed in 1980 where she was executive secreta- ry to the president and superin- tendent of the store. She later was employed by Riverside Reha- bilitation in Plains Township. She was a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxil- iary Post 967 of Harveys Lake. Surviving are her daughter, Sharon Iorio, of Harveys Lake; five grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; nieces and neph- ews. Memorial donations to the S.P.C.A of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Fox Hill Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. MCcGUIRE - Patricia Diane, 71, formerly of Luzerne, Dallas and, most recently, Riverview Ridge Personal Care Facility, died Tues- day, August 10, 2010, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Kingston on February 11, 1939, and graduated from the former Luzerne High School, Class of 1957. She fur- thered her education by attend- ing the former Wilkes-Barre Busi- ness School. Until her retirement, she was employed by Mr. B’s Fashions of Dallas. Previously, she was em- ployed as a secretary for the Jew- ish Community Center of Wilkes- Barre as well as a sales lady for Helen's Boutique of Wilkes- Barre. Prior to her most recent ap- pointments, she was employed by Accents by Sally Musto of Wyoming, had owned a clothing store in Kingston and also worked with the former Com- monwealth Telephone Company of Dallas. She was a member of the Done- gal Society of Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are her daughter, Helena A. (Hutsko) Morris, of Wilkes-Barre; two grandsons; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Memorial donations to Cathol- MITCHELL - Robert V. “Bob- by,” 57, of Benton, died Saturday, August 7, 2010, at the Wilkes- Barre General Hospital after be- ing stricken ill at his home. He was born April 26, 1953, in Nanticoke and was an operating engineer for 10 years at PPL. Lat- er, he was a corrections officer at SCI Dallas, for 22 years, retiring on July 1, 2005. He was a 1971 graduate of Northwest Area High School and then attended operating engi- neer school. He also served his country in the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the Benton V.EW. Surviving are his wife, the for- mer Paula F. Zubris, with whom he would have celebrated his 35th wedding anniversary on September 13, 2010; his mother, Leona (Gashi) Mitchell, of Fair- mount Springs; his siblings, James, of Fairmount Springs; Ro- selie Popeck, of Sweet Valley; Kenneth, of Ashley; and Debbie Sotelo, of Hunlock Creek. SABOL - Stephen G., 53, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at his home. He was born in Harding on May 12, 1957, and was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School. He was a longtime employee of Keystone Automotive in Exeter and he was a manager of Pep Boys, in Wilkes-Barre, for many years. Surviving are his son, Stephen (Seth); and daughter, Melissa, of Lake Elsinore, Calif.; a brother, Carlton, of Harding; a sister, Ro- sanne Thorek, of Centermore- land. TALCOTT - Lawrence V. “Lar- ry,” 57, of Tunkhannock, died Monday, August 16, 2010, at Geis- inger Wyoming Valley Hospital after a battle with cancer. He was born on August 14, 1953, in Dover, N.J. and was a graduate of Tunkhannock Area trade, he owned and operated his own construction company for Tunkhannock; daughter, Lori Gramberg, Tunkhannock; three Introducing Glendon Cook, MD, Family Medicine brother, Bradley, Tunkhannock; nieces and nephews. GEISINGER MEDICAL GROUP Keeping your family healthy and strong takes priority for Glendon Cook, MD, the newest member at Geisinger—Dallas. Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Cook has been caring for patients of all ages, from children to adults in the Back Mountain community for four years. Dr. Cook received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, and completed a family medicine internship and residency at Wyoming Valley Family Practice in Kingston. Now he is bringing his expertise to Geisinger in Dallas. 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