ge I-A Sunday, March 11, 2012 THE DALLAS POST PAGE 7 OBITUARIES BENSCOTER - Dagmar Elise, , of Sweet Valley Road, Hun- lock Creek, passed away March 1, 2012, in Geisinger Wyoming Val- ley Medical Center, Plains Town- ship. She was born January 6, 1939, in Ansbach, Germany, a daughter of the late Heinrich Johann Mehr- inger and the late Christine Ba- bette Geim Mehringer. She at- tended Roaring Brook Baptist Church, Hunlock Creek. She was preceded in death by brothers, Hans, Rudi and Jurgen. Surviving are her husband, Ha- rold Willard Benscoter; children, Nancy Ann Lutz, William Shilan- skis, Elise and Floyd McRoy, Thomas and Esther Shilanskis, Rosemarie Hines, Louis and Car- ol Shilanskis, Teresa and Ed Cil- vik, Jason and Joanne Benscoter; stepchildren, Estella and Brian Naugle; Mark and Janet Bensco- ter, Willard Benscoter, Lionel Benscoter; 21 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister Hilde Erickson, West Virginia. DOLL - Paul Jerry, 78, died at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia after a brief illness. He was born on February 2, 1934, in Reading, son of the late Lewis Elwood and Wilhelmina Marble Doll, and step-mother, Jean Doll, of Monroe Township. Paul graduated from Kingston High School, Kingston, in 1953, after which he received an associ- ate degree in drafting and design technology fromPenn State Uni- versity, Lehman. Paul served in the U.S. Army as a track vehicle and tank mechanic and was hon- orably discharged in 1962. He lived in Evans Falls on the family farm for most of his adult e. He was a dairy farmer and gger, and also worked at the Procter & Gamble plant in Me- hoopany as a security guard until he became ill in January. He was a regular attendee at the Evans Falls Methodist Church, and was involved with many of their activities. He en- joyed reading history books and taking trips to historical sites, at- tending family reunions, farm shows and fairs. He especially en- joyed being with family and friends. He was a kind soul with a generous heart. He is survived by a brother, El- ood Charles Doll, of Newark Del.; sisters, Roberta Davis and husband Charles, of Windham Township, Bradford County; Pa- tricia Campbell and husband For- rest, of West Grove; aunt, Do- rothy Hall, and husband Ira Da- vid, of Monroe Township, with whom he resided; several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made in Paul Doll's Memory to Martha Lloyd Community Ser- vices, Attn: Admissions, 66 Lloyd Lane, Troy, PA 16947, or to the donor’s favorite charity. ENNIS - John, 81, of Philadel- phia, died on February 28, 2012, surrounded by his family at home. Born October 26, 1930, in Ne- wark, N.J., he attended Providen-. ce College and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Seton Hall Univer- sity. He received master’s de- grees from Rutgers University and the University of Notre Dame. John did doctoral study at Notre Dame and the National University of Ireland. In 1964, he became a professor Little Miracles of English at King’s College, where he served two terms as chair of the department and taught until his retirement in 1999. He founded the Writing Center at King’s, and was a founding member of the North- eastern Pennsylvania Writing Council. He and his wife of 39 years, Joanne, raised two sons, Eoin and Connor, in Dallas, where they were respected members of the community. John’s kind nature, quiet intelligence and wry sense of humor were enjoyed by friends from the Back Mountain to Ire- land. He first visited Ireland as a college student, a copy of James Joyce’s “Ulysses” in his hand, and he returned to the country again and again, making new friends and introducing his wife and sons to the place he loved so much. Upon retirement, he and Joanne moved to Philadelphia, where John taught English as a Second Language on a volunteer basis. He is survived by wife; his sons; his daughter-in-law, Lau- ren; and his grandson, Sam; along with numerous extended family members. Donations can also be made to the Friends of Saint Malachy or the King’s College Faculty Schol- arship program. A teacher to the end, John do- nated his body to medical re- search. EVANISH - Robert M., 68, of Shavertown, died Friday, March 2, 2012, at home. He is survived by his devoted wife of five years, the former Ro- semary T. Pietrzyk. Born in Nanticoke, on August 2, 1943, son of the late John and Irene Fetch Evanish, he was a 1963 graduate of Nanticoke High School. Prior to his retirement, Bob worked for PP&L for many years. He was a parishioner of St. Ge- orge’s Orthodox Church, Taylor. Bob lived life to the fullest, enjoy- ing riding on his motorcycle, drag racing and collecting cars. His family brought him much joy and his memory will live on in their hearts for many years to come. His first wife, the former Carol Deminski, died April 21, 1996. Also surviving are three daugh- ters, Kelly Spudis and husband, Frank, Shavertown; Karen Evan- ish, Mount Laurel, N.J.; Heather Wingert and husband, Aaron, Harrisburg; three stepchildren, Kerri Englert and husband, Tor- ry, Avis; Kelli Techmanski and husband, Jason, Kingston; Rob Hermanofski, Mechanicsburg; four grandchildren, Connor and Stephanie Spudis, Brendin Tech- manski and Victoria Phillips; two brothers, Jack Evanish and wife, Carol, Pennsbury; Ronald Evan- ish and wife, Caroline, Pooles- ville, Md.; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to Medical Oncology As- sociation, Prescription Fund, 382 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704. KAMARUNAS - Loretta A., 72, of Beaumont, passed away Satur- day, February 25, 2012 surround- ed by her family at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Cen- ter, Dallas. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Loretta was the daughter of the late Den- ton and Ann Updyke. She was a graduate of Dallas Area High School, class of 1957. Loretta was employed for 27 years as a bookkeeper for L.L. Ri- chardson Dodge, Dallas. _RIVERSIDE She enjoyed knitting and cro- cheting. She loved to cook, clean and spend time with her family and friends, especially Wendy and Tyler. Preceding her in death, in addi- tiort to her parents, were hus- band, Anthony Kamarunas; sis- ter Charlotte Jones; best friend and former husband, John S. Monka Sr. Surviving are daughter, Cindy Jerzak and husband, Chris, Dal- las; son, John S. Monka Jr, Trucksville; stepdaughter, An- drea Nunn and husband, Gary, Columbus, Ohio; stepson, Antho- ny Kamarunas Jr., Swoyersville; grandchildren, Greg Jerzak, Co- lin Stonerook, Julia Stonerook, Johnathon Nunn, Theresa Kama- runas, Amanda Kamarunas; three great-grandchildren; sister Catherine Trudgen and husband, George; brother, Dan Updyke, and wife, Lori; brother-in-law, Larry Jones; numerous nieces and nephews. Loretta’s family wishes to thank Dr. Patrick Kilduff, the staff of Meadows Nursing and Re- habilitation Center, especially the third floor nurses and aides, and the staff of the Hospice of the Sacred Heart for the exceptional care and compassion they all pro- vided. Also, a special thanks to longtime friend, Ruth Federici, for always being there. Memorial donations, if desir- ed, may be made to the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Cen- ter, 55 W. Center Hill Rd, Dallas, PA 18612 or to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. MARIANO - Grace C., 93, ares- ident of Mercy Center, Dallas, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. She was born August 10, 1918, in South Waverly, Pa., the daugh- ter of Joseph and Mary Bruno Ya- nuzzi. She graduated from the com- munity schools. Grace worked at Deisroth’s Department Store as a buyer in the children’s depart- ment and women’s dresses, after many years as a stay-at-home mom. She lived most of her adult life in Hazleton with her late hus- band, Nicholas, and her two sons, Frank and Joseph. She was a devout and practic- ing Roman Catholic her entire life. She was an accomplished Den Mother, and active as a Little League mother. She was a proud grandmother of six, and an even prouder great-grandmother of PALL | NEW: Orer 30 School Dates Schedule ec ALL SCHOOLS from Qam—4pm . Include Video, Lunch, Workbook & Free Golf aster the Class! OUR 27" YEAR! at The Inn at Pocono Manor 570-839-7110 Para HE CTL Ril three. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Nicho- las, of Hazleton; brothers, Mi- chael and Joseph Yanuzzi; and sisters, Mary (Babe) and Tina Ya- nuzzi. She is survived by her son Frank and his wife, Linda, of Swoyersville; son Joseph and his wife, Colleen, of Kingston; grand- children, Matthew and his wife, Emily, of Los Angeles, Calif; Nathan and his wife, Angela, of Orlando, Fla.; Lucas, State Col- lege; Nora, Kingston; Sophia, Philadelphia; and Ben of King- ston. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Maya and Milia of Los Angeles, and Nicho- las of Orlando Fla.; two sisters, Vera and Josephine of South Wa- verly and two brothers, Angelo and Ralph, also of South Waverly, in addition to numerous neph- ews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, all of whom were a part of Grace's life and her cele- brations. Memorial gifts may be made to theAlzheimer’s Association, 57 North Franklin Street, Wilkes- Barre, PA 18701. PEALER - Thomas G., 45, of West Wyoming, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012. He was born in West Wyoming, son of Beverly Cheskewicz Pealer of West Wyoming and the late Thomas Pealer. He was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School and Luzerne Community College, and was employed by the Dallas School District. He was a member of St. Monica’s Parish, West Wyoming. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He had been a huge Oakland Raiders fan since childhood. He cherished his three daughters, who were the light of his life. He became a friend to whoever crossed in his path. Tom had many dear friends who will sadly miss his company, conversation and whimsical sense of humor. He was very ac- tive in his family life and very proud to be a husband and father. He is survived by his wife, the former Melissa Martin; daugh- ters, Lydia, Sara and Gwynall, at home; sister, Michelle Welenc, and her husband, Patrick; neph- ew, Tyler, Florida; paternal grandmother, Muriel Pealer; un- cle, Robert Pealer; aunt, Susan Pealer; mother-in-law, Patricia Martin; sister-in-law, Renee Mar- tin; many aunts, uncles and cou- sins. Guaranteed Lowest Price «Large selection of national name brands. ; and Women From Dur : a, Both Past and resent, Who Have , Protected and Defended Our Freedom From left, Ted Wilson, Frontier Communications; Wayne Devine, Frontier Communications; and Don Berlew, project chairman. Heroes deadline March Jl The deadline to submit spon- sorship forms for the 2012 Dallas Lions Hometown Hero Project is Saturday, March 31. The project was designed to be a one-year event, but there have been numerous requests for par- ticipation in the project for one more year. The project will once againbe a tribute to those men and women from the Back Mountain that have or are presently serving our country in any branch of the mil- itary. The banner would include a picture of the service man or woman in uniform, branch of ser- vice and era of service. Because the photo will be enlarged to 27 inches x 20 inches, the quality of the picture on the banner may be affected. The banners will be placed in Dallas Borough and will be done at random and will hang from Me- morial Day through Veterans Day. At the conclusion of the program the banners will be given to their family members. The sponsorship for each ban- ner is $200. Family members and loved ones of service men and women may purchase a banner themselves or obtain sponsorship by a local business. Should a family wish to pur- chase a banner, the family name will appear on the bottom of the banner. Businesses who wish to sponsor a banner could have their name at the bottom of the banner. Any and all proceeds realized from this project will be donated to the 1st Lieutenant Michael J. Cleary Foundation which helps returning veterans in a variety of ways, including rehabilitation, working with handicapped veter- ans and helping with families of fallen veterans. 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