PAGE 4 THE DALL AS POST Sunday, March 25, 2012 OBITUARIES BAKAYSA - Michael Jr., of Dal- las, died Monday, March 12, 2012, in the Hospice Unit, Geis- inger South Wilkes-Barre. He was born in Taylor and was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from July 1943 to March 1946, having served in World War II and in Okinawa. He received Pacific Theater Ribbon, one Star, Amer- ican Theater Ribbon and Victory Medal. Prior to his retirement, he worked in the construction in- dustry. He was a member of the VEW, American Legion, Civilian Con- struction Corps and of Construc- tion Local 168. Surviving are his son, Michael III; brothers, John, Taylor; and Andrew, Florida; a niece and a great-granddaughter. Memorial donations to the True Friends Animal Welfare Center, Routes 706 and 29, Mon- trose, PA 18801. BARBER - James, 50, of Sweet Valley, formerly of Albrightsville, died Friday, March 9, 2012, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Med- ical Center, Plains Township, fol- lowing a long illness. He was born December 31, 1961, in Kansas City, Mo. Surviving are his wife, Susan Barber, whom he married three months prior to being stricken by Whipples Disease; his ex-wife, Maryann Barber; a son, Jon; step- daughter, Melissa Mitchell; sis- ters, Alice Logan and Gayla Gon- zales. Memorial donations by con- tacting Zorcong@earthlink.net. BUTLER - Charles Edward, formerly of Shavertown and re- cently a resident of Punta Gorda, Fla., died on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Tidewell Hospice. He had a long career in food service. He served in the naval subma- rine service on board USS Becu- na (SS-319) in the Pacific and Asiatic theaters. He was a member of the Sub- marine Veterans, American Le- gion as well as a life member of the Elks. He served as president of the Northeastern Restaurant Association and was recognized numerous times by the ARC for his various contributions. Surviving are his wife, Martha; his children, Krys, Matt, Jay and Courtney; 10 grandchildren; sib- lings, Sally Davis, Susan O’Brien, Mildred Pierre and Milton James Butler. Memorial donations to Tide- well Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. CHELLIS - Mary Chellis, 91, of Keelersburg Road, Tunkhan- nock, died on Monday, March 12, 2012, in Baltimore, Md. She was employed for many years at Rowker Manufacturing Company. She spent time in her youth working at a war manufac- turing factory during World War II. She was a member of the Church of the Nativity BVM in Tunkhannock, and St. Alphonsus Rodriguez in Woodstock, Md. She received an award for voting 50 years in a row. Surviving are her sons, Char- les, of Baltimore, Md.; James; Esther, of Tunkhannock; siblings five grandchildren; two great- grandsons. GRITMAN -Paul J., 72, of Dal- las, died Wednesday, March 14, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia following a brief illness. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, October 2, 1939, and was a gradu- ate of Coughlin High School, class of 1957, where he ran track. He was later inducted into the North East Regional Sports Hall of Fame, where he was honored for his outstanding achievement in track and field. He was a graduate of King’s College and earned his Master of Science Degree from The Univer- sity of Scranton. He began his professional career at Retreat State Hospital in Hunlock Creek, where he worked for several years before taking a position at United Rehabilitation Services in Wilkes-Barre. In 1986, he became assistant superintendent of Clarks Sum- mit State Hospital in Clarks Sum- mit. He was later selected and served as the superintendent of Danville State Hospital, in Dan- ville, from where he retired in 2004. He continued working season- ally at H&R Block and also worked part-time for many years in his family’s business, Grotto Pizza. He was a longtime member of the Wyoming Valley AIDS Coun- cil and Children’s Service Center Adoption Board. He also served as former Advisory Board chair of Luzerne/Wyoming County MH/MR, as well as vice chair of the board of Step by Step Inc., Wilkes-Barre. He was currently serving as treasurer of The Arc of Luzerne County. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, the former Jane Pulieri; daughter, Kimberly Teufel, Royersford; sons, Paul, Exeter; and Matthew, Wilkes-Barre; four grandchildren; a sister, Carole O’Malia, Calabasas, California; and four nieces. Memorial donations to Step by Step Foundation, Cross Valley Commons, 744 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. STOLARICK - Dr. George Alan, 59, of Dallas, died Friday, March 16, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, was a graduate of Dallas High School and College Misericordia, and also of The Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. He had operated his podiatry practice in Dallas for the past sev- eral years. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, George M. Dallas Masonic Lodge #531 and Irem Temple Shriners. Surviving are his father, Ge- orge Stolarick; his wife, Sharon Branco, Dallas; son, Richard Branco, Charlotte, N.C.; daugh- ter, Jennifer Freeden; one grand- son; brothers, Gary, Dallas; Eric, Franklin Township; Kent, Dallas; sisters, Marie Frey, Shickshinny; Pauline Bump, Franklin Town- ship; nieces and nephews. SUSANIN - Andre G., 78, of Wynnewood and Harveys Lake, died on March 9, 2012. He was born September 12, 1933 in Palmerton and received his B.S. Degree from Yale Univer- sity. He began his career in the water treatment division of Rohm & Haas and later founded The Susanin Equipment Compa- ny, selling and distributing indus- trial water treatment equipment. He was a longtime member of The Church of the Redeemer in Bryn Mawr. He was a volunteer driver for Wheels of Wellness and a builder for Habitat for Human- ity. 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Step into Spring at Prince of Peace © Prince of Peace Episcopal Church of Dallas will hold the second annual Step into Spring Fashion Show from 1to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 14 at the Irem Temple Country Club. The show will feature light fare and the latest in spring and summer attire for ladies, chil- dren and men. Fashions will be provided by area retailers, in- cluding Humphreys, Buka, Dress Barn, Shooze, Snooty Fox, Tallulah and Yuki’s. The event will also include a themed basket raffle. Tickets are $20 for adults and free for children 12 years of age and under. Advance reservations are required and will be accept- ed through April 1 by calling the church office at 675-1723. Planning the second annual Prince of Peace Episcopal Church Step into Spring Fashion Show are, from left, Reverend John C. Major, Prince of Peace rector; Jean Carson, event chairperson; Mary Jillson-Stout, Sandy Hunt, Beverly Cushner and Mary Ann Hopkins. CHURCH BRIEFS AGAPE to perform at St. Paul's AGAPE (Dave Scherer) will perform at 7 p.m. today, March 25 at St. Paul’s Luth- eran Church, 474 Yalick Road, Dallas. AGAPE has inspired youth from Brooklyn to Bosnia with his relational ministry “Hip Hop Outreach.” Combining rapping, dancing, storytelling and his fluency in Spanish, AGAPE connects with his listeners in a way that they really “get it.” Tickets are $7 each and are available at the door. BMHA sponsors Easter egg hunt Back Mountain Harvest Assembly will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. on March 31 at the Rock Rec Center on Carverton Road, Trucksville. There will be games, toys and a special call 570-696-1128 or visitbm- ha.org. Drama Troup plans program The Back Mountain Drama Troup will present “Erin Dushore, a Story of Redemp- tion” at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31 at Back Mountain Harvest Assembly, Carverton Road, Trucksville. In the play, scenes of street life, drug use and bar scenes give depth and meaning to just how wonderful the gift of Redemption really is. The event is free. Taize services planned at St. Peter's St. Peter’s Church, Tunk- hannock, will offer soup sup- pers and Taize services on Wednesdays during Lent through April 4. Supper is at 6 p.m., followed by a service at 6:30 p.m. Model Seder planned A Model Seder with Jhan Moskowitz will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4 at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 54339 Main Rd. A free will offering will be accepted. For more informa- tion, call 477-2320. Easter concert set An Easter choir concert entitled “I Will Rise” will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 6 and 7 at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Rd. Refreshments will be of- fered following the concert. For information, call 477- 2320. Breakfast at HUMC The Huntsville United Methodist Church, 2355 Huntsville Rd., Shavertown, will host a breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 14. Adult tickets are $7 while children and senior citizens eat free. Breakfast includes Event will benefit Diane Nevel Lake-Lehman High School juniors Donald Nevel and Kayla Martin will hold a bene- fit for Diane Nevel from 6:30 to 11 p.m. on March 30 at the Idetown Fire Hall, 138 Rte. 415, Dallas. All proceeds will be depos- ited in a bank account to help defer the cost of Diane Ne- vel’s chemotherapy treat- ments not covered by insur- ance. Diane Nevel was diag- nosed with Hodgkins Lym- phoma cancer. The event will feature drawings, food, beverages and music provided by the band, “Jerry’s Finger.” Cost is $20 per adult and $35 per couple. Anyone wish- ing to make a monetary dona- tion may do so at any Luzerne grand prize for one lucky For more information, call scrambled eggs, sausage, National Bank in the account winner. Registration begins at = St. Peter’s Church at 836- home fries, pancakes, toast named Diane Nevel Benefit 9 am. For more information 2233. oc sus Leew-and a beverage. Fund. gran andchildren: one sister, Mar- KI-Ralph E. 80, % ‘Upon returnin ni g to Nanticoke, Surviving are his wife of 36 guerite Kelley, of Newtown Square; brothers, Edward, of Des Moines, Iowa; John, of Philadel- phia; Francis, of Palmerton; and Roger, of Newtown Square; niec- es and nephews. Memorial donations to Hab- itat for Humanity, 533 Foundry Rd., W. Norriton, PA 19403. of Sweet March 16, 2012, at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. He was born October 24, 1931, in Nanticoke, attended Nanti- - coke High School and enlisted in the Army in 1948, serving in Ko- rea, where he was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart in 1950. Valley, died Friday, he was employed as a printer in a box factory. He later became a member of the LB.EW. Local 1319 and worked locally and out of state until his retirement in 1993. 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