PAGE 4 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, April 15, 2012 DORCAS SOCIETY PLANS RUMMAGE SALE The ladies Dorcas Society of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 474 Yalick Road, Dallas, will sponsor a Rummage and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 4 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. Bag Day hours will be from 1 a.m. to1p.m. Dorcas officers are, from left, Colette Weaver, vice-president; Kristy Bellezza, secretary; Helen Carey, treasurer; and Chris Bellezza, pres- ident. CHURCH BRIEFS Roast beef dinner A roast beef dinner and bake sale will be held from 4:30 p.m. until sold out on Saturday, April 21 at the Dymond Hollow United Methodist Church. Takeouts will be available from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.50 for adults, $4 for children between the ages of 5 and 12 and free for children under 5 years of age. For information, call Rev. Drew Cottle at 3334354. Youth group plans meals, bake sale The “Soldiers of Christ” youth group of the Centermoreland United Methodist Church will serve breakfast and lunch made to order from 7:30 a.m. on Elec- tion Day, April 24 in the base- ment of the church. A chicken and biscuits dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. or until sold out. A bake sale will also be held on Election Day at the Northmore- land Township Fire Hall. Proceeds from both events benefit youth group activities and missions. TUMC plans annual flea market Trucksville United Methodist Church will hold its annual flea market from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27 and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 28 in the educational building, 40 Knob Hill Road. Featured departments are furniture, books and music, col- lectables, clothing, garden items, holiday decorations, children’s items and housewares such as china, glass, linens, cookware and small appliances. There will also be a jewelry and accessories table. Proceeds will help support the church’s mission projects. For more information, call the church office at 696-3897. HUMC plans yard sale The Huntsville United Metho- dist Church, 2355 Huntsville Road, Shavertown, needs vendors for a Community Yard Sale scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday April 28. Cost is $10 for reserved space. FUNDRAISERS BENEFITS YOUTH GROUP’ TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS i" Members of the Senior High Youth Group of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Dallas met recently to make chocolate-covered pretzels. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefited the group's trip fund for the National ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans in July. From left, first row, are Maggie Michael, Michelle Thompson, Josh Weaver, Clara Grube and Marissa Miller. Second row, Brenden Ehret, Scott Bean, Frank Henry and James Duffy. Call Kris at 477-3748 to reserve your spot today. Barbeque set at TUMC Trucksville United Methodist Church annualspring barbeque will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5 at the education building, 40 Knob Hill Road. Takeouts will be available from 4:30 p.m. Tickets, at $8 for adults and $4 for children, half a chicken and all the fixings, homemade desserts and beverages. To reserve tickets, call the church office at 696-3897. Dorcas Society plans sale The ladies Dorcas Society of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 474 Yalick Road, Dallas, will sponsor a rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 4 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 at the church. Bag Day hours will be from 11 am. tolpm. GOH announces SUmmer camp The Gate of Heaven Summ Music Camp for students ag 9-15 will be held from 9:30 a.nT* noon July 23-27. To register, call 675-2121 by July 15. OBITUARIES BALOGA - Dr. Joseph M., 47, of Laguna Hills, Calif. and for- merly of Shavertown, died unex- pectedly Saturday, March 31, 2012, at his home. He was born May 7, 1964, in Kingston and grew up in Swoyersville and Shavertown. As a youth, he was a member of Boy Scout Troop 233 and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated with hon- ors from Dallas Senior High School and was active in the dra- ma curriculum, including play- ing the lead role in the school drama “Harvey.” He was an active member of St. Therese’s Church, Shaver- town, where he was an altar serv- er and lector. Diagnosed with Type I dia- betes at the age of 7, he dedi- cated his life to helping fellow diabetics with their disease. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Microbiology from Penn State University. He re- ceived his Doctorate in Medicine in 1990 from The Ohio State Uni- versity College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in 1993 at Univer- sity of Rochester Medical Center and was Board Certified in Inter- nal Medicine as well as Endocri- nology and Metabolism. He completed his fellowship at The University of California, San Die- go, and The San Diego Veterans Medical Center, contributing to important early research on in- sulin resistance. He remained in California as a practicing physician in Santa Cruz and South Orange County. He specialized in Type I and Type II diabetes and treatment of growth hormone deficiencies at South Orange County Endo- crinology. He was listed in the US News and World Reports ranking as a national expert in his field. Surviving are his brothers, John, Rochester, N.Y.; Stephen, Harrisburg; Thomas, Goshen, N.Y.; David, Dallas; sister, Alice Connor, York; nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces and cousins, his dear friend, Kenneth R. Wells, Laguna Hills, Calif. Memorial donations to the American Diabetes Association or San Diego House Rabbit So- ciety, P.O. Box 261553, San Die- go, CA 92196. CRAGLE - Harry Edward, 95, from Old Tavern Road, Hunlock Creek, died on Monday, April 2, 2012, at the Community Care Hospice in Wilkes-Barre. He was born September 20, 1916, in Hunlock Township and graduated from Harter High School in West Nanticoke. A World War II veteran, he drove truck for M&G Convoy for 43 years and drove four million miles without an accident. He was “Driver of the Year,” never having an accident nationwide and received the Driver of the Year Award from his company. He was a member of the Irem Temple, Dallas, and Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg and also the Masonic Lodge 541 in Nanti- coke for over 60 years. He was a Hunlock Township supervisor for 18 years. He belonged to the Teamsters Union, was a member of the Oakdale United Methodist Church, Oakdale, and was also a board member. He was a mem- ber of the Oakdale Cemetery and a captain of the firing squad for 40 years on Memorial Day. Surviving are a daughter, Lin- da Archavage, with whom he lived and was his caretaker; daughter, Rebecca Jane Thomp- son; son, Lowell E.; six grand- children; one step-grandson; sev- en great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial donations to the Oakdale United Methodist Church, c/o Vicki Benscoter, P.O. Box 101, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621; Hospice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Ave., King- ston, PA 18704; Allied Services Home Health, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. FIELDING - Janet L., 91, of Noxen, died Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Hospice Community Care inpatient unit at Geisinger South, Wilkes-Barre. She was born January 21, 1921, in Noxen and graduated at the age of 16 from Noxen High School in 1937. Surviving are sons, Jack Lee, of Noxen; Ronald Fielding, of Egg Harbor, N.J; daughters, Sandy Lee, of Noxen; Bobbie Collins, of Annapolis, Md.; and Judy Eoff, of Richmond, Va.; 12 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. Memorial donations to Hos- pice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. JACKSON - Maurqueen 76, of Sorbertown Hill, Hunlock Creek, died Friday, April 6, 2012, in Hos- pice Community Care, Wilkes- Barre. : She was born December 9, 1935, in Plymouth and attended Hunlock Creek United Metho- dist Church. She was employed over 20 years at the former Jer- ry’s Market, Hunlock Creek, and many years at Walmart. Surviving are her husband, Ri- chard Jackson Jr.; daughter, Deb- orah Hintz, Hunlock Creek; son, Richard, Galloway, N.J.; three grandchildren. JOHNSTON - Carol M., of Kingston Township, died Tues- day, April 3, 2012. Surviving are her children, At- torney Ralph J. Jr.; Dr. Judith, AUD; James and Thomas. Memorial donations to St Jo- seph’s Center, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509. MANNING - Marian L., 83, of Tunkhannock, died Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock. She was born in Forkston and was formerly employed as a teacher’s aide in the Mehoopany Elementary School. She was a member of the Biblical Baptist Church, Meshoppen and was a graduate of Mehoopany High School. Surviving are her daughter, Donna Archer, of Factoryville; two sons, Kevin, of Tunkhan- nock; and Roger, of Suffolk, Va.; a stepbrother, Wes Page, of Cali- fornia; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial donations to either the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Asso- ciation. SCHOONOVER - Frank A., of Centermoreland, died Wednes- day, April 4, 2012, at his resi- dence. He was born on May 4, 1947, was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was employed by PennDOT for 22 years until his retirement. Surviving are his sons, Frank, of Centermoreland; Brian, of Centermoreland; and Michag of Minersville; brother, Te The Colony, Texas; sisters, tha Zimbardi, of North Wales; Shelia Dickenson, of Scranton; his longtime companion, Geral- dine Dzanis, of Miners Mills; and five grandchildren. Geisinger-Dallas Dallas, PA 18612 114 Lt. Michael Cleary Drive For every stage in life, choose Geisinger Women’s Health in Dallas. Certified nurse midwife Shelley Faris is welcoming new patients in Dallas. From prenatal care and annual gynecological exams to menopause counseling and treatment of osteoporosis, Shelley Faris cares for you with the skill and compassion you deserve, Backed by a full range of Geisinger specialists in high risk pregnancy, urinary incontinence and cancer. All right here in Dallas. Now that's peace of mind. To schedule an appointment, please call 800.275.6401. REDEFINING BOUNDARIES® EISINGER © Geisinger Health System
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