Sunday, January 20, 2013 THE DALLAS POST PAGE 5 HAPPY TIME SINGERS VISIT GREENBRIAR The Happy Time Singers presented a holiday program for Greenbriar residents. The singing group visits local nursing homes each month and leads singing sessions which the residents always enjoy. From left, first row, Leona Huntz, Charlotte Marchakitis, Irene Meren, Eddie Marie Bozetta, pianist. Second row, Betty Watkins, Marilyn Sorchick, Betty Doherty, Peggy Kleban, Clarence J. Michael, Diana Marsh and Nikki La Venda Celebrating with custom Nativity St. Frances X. Cabrini Parish celebrated the Christmas season with a custom created and deco- rated Nativity at the church, 585 Mount Olivet Road. Father Vincent Dang is pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Parish and also ministers to the local Viet- namese Community. The Nativity is specially de- signed each year by members of the Vietnamese community. Fa- ther Dang celebrates a Vietname- se Mass once a month at 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month at St. Frances. The Vietnamese Community will celebrate Vietnamese New Year, the Year of the snake on with aMass at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the Franklin Township Fire Hall. A reception will immediately follow the Mass. Celebrating the Christmas season at St. Frances X. Cabrini Parish are, from left, Phuc Le, Hanh Le, Loc Le and Father Vincent Dang. SENIOR CENTER MENU Senior Citizens Centers sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Lu- zerne and Wyoming Coun- ties offer hot noon meals Monday through Friday to people 60 years of age or ol- der. Donations from partic- ipants are gratefully accept- ed and needed in order to expand this program. The following is the me- nu for the week of Jan. 21: MONDAY: Center closed for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday TUESDAY: Meatloaf, gra- vy, mashed potatoes, dilled carrots, whole wheat din- ner roll, cherry crisp, mar- garine, milk and coffee. WEDNESDAY: Lemon pepper fish, broccoli/cauli- flower au gratin, roasted red skin potatoes, whole wheat dinner roll, ketchup, tartar sauce, ambrosia, margarine, milk and coffee. THURSDAY: Polish Fes- tival special lunch - Kielba- sa, haluski, beets, cabbage soup, dinner roll, rice pud- ding, margarine, milk and coffee. FRIDAY: Swedish meat- balls, sugar snap peas, but- tered noodles, rye bread, warm spiced pears, marga- rine, milk and coffee. OBITUARIES COREY -Dr. Peter John, 83, of - as, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at the VNA Hospice Unit of St. Luke’s Village in Wilkes- Barre. He was born in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 5, 1929, and was a grad- uate of GAR High School. He re- ceived his bachelor of science degree from Wilkes College and a medical degree from Hahne- mann Medical College. He com- pleted his internship at Chester County Hospital, Westchester. He completed his surgical resi- dency at Lankeanau Hospital and Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, from 1959 to 1963. He was certified by the Amer- ican Board of Surgery and was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Gastroenterology. He was a lieutenant in the medical corps U.S. Naval Re- serve, with active duty from 1956 to 1958. He spent his career at Wilkes- Barre General Hospital. He was chairman of the Department of Surgery from 1975 to 1985. In 1980, he was the president of the medical staff at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He published “The Use of Li- brium in Surgical Patients” in the PA Medical Journal in Au- gust 1962. He performed the first pacemaker insertion and the first femoral popliteal bypass surgical procedure in the Wyom- ing Valley. He was instrumental in the es- tablishment of one of the first intensive care units in the Wyoming Valley. He was the founder and administrator of the Surgical Specialists of Wyoming malley. He retired in 1991. DP: was a member of St. An- thony/St. George Church, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Ann Matzoni Corey, Dal- las; children, Terri Gorman, La- flin; Jackie Chovanes, Macungie; Joseph, Harveys Lake; Stephanie Corey-Marks, Redwood City, Calif.; 11 grandchildren. Memorial donations to the United Methodist Homes Resi- dent Support Fund, 50 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Maronite CUPINSKI - Marcella A., Dal- las, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in the Heights section of Wilkes-Barre and was a graduate of St. Nicholas School, Wilkes-Barre. She had worked at American Cigar and Consolidated Cigar companies and later with Encon Jaa Dallas. She was a member of | ite of Heaven Church, Dallas, since 1970. Surviving are her husband, Stanley, with whom she cele- brated 49 years of marriage; a daughter, Donna, Dallas; a son, Raymond, Plymouth; four neph- ews. Memorial donations to Gate of Heaven Church, 40 Machell Ave., Dallas, PA 18612, or the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. DeROSE - Eugenia, 95, of Dal- las, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, two days after her 95th birthday. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, Jan. 9, 1918, educated in Wilkes- Barre schools and was a gradu- ate of Coughlin High School, class of 1936. Her last place of employment was with Town and Country Fur- niture Store, Wilkes-Barre. She volunteered as a “Pink Lady” at General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, for many years and, in recent years, volunteered at the Back Mountain Library’s Slightly Read Bookstore. Surviving are her daughters, Bonnie Flynn, The Woodlands, Texas; Gail Riehl, Dallas; two grandsons; two great-grandchil- dren; a nephew. Memorial donations to Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, PA 18612 or to St. Therese’s Church, 64 Davis St., Shavertown, PA 18708. FLANAGAN - Sister Terrence, RSM, a member of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy Mid-At- lantic Community, died on Fri- day, Jan. 11, 2013, at Mercy Cen- ter, Dallas. The former Frances Mary Fla- nagan, she was born June 12, 1921, in Columbia and graduated from Columbia High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in science from Misericordia University and a master’s degree from Villanova University in sec- ondary school science. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in Dallas on Sept. 8, 1943, and professed her vows on March 12, 1946. She was assistant administra- tor at the former Mercycrest Convent in Harrisburg. She min- istered as a member of the Pro- vincial Council and regional co- ordinator of Harrisburg. Surviving are a sister, Eleanor Salzman, of Mount Joy; broth- ers, Eugene, of Columbia; Te- rence, of Camp Hill; the Sisters of Mercy of the Mid-Atlantic Community; nieces and neph- ews. Memorial donations to Mercy Center, PO Box 370, Dallas, PA 18612. GRASSO - Angelo J., 79, of the Carverton Heights section of Kingston Township died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at Tho- mas Jefferson University Hospi- tal, Philadelphia. He was born on Feb. 5, 1933, in Forty Fort, raised in Forty Fort and was a graduate of the former Forty Fort High School where he served as class presi- dent during his sophomore year and was a four-year varsity wres- tler. Following high school, he fur- thered his education at Penn State University, where, in 1955, he acquired his bachelor of sci- ence degree in business psychol- ogy. While at Penn State, he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fra- ternity, Alpha Chapter, and served as the fraternity’s treasur- er. After college, he served two years in the U.S. Navy and six years in the Navy Reserves. Dur- ing his time of service, he was stationed in Newport, R.I. and served aboard the U.S.S. Daly Destroyer. Upon his honorable discharge in 1957, he had at- tained the rank of 2nd class pet- ty officer yeoman. Upon leaving the service, he entered the family business, United Pants Co. Inc., with fac- tories in Swoyersville and Ply- mouth, where he held the posi- tions of human resources direc- tor, production manager and president until the company’s closing in 1986. He also taught courses in busi- ness management at Wilkes Uni- versity and was later employed as general plant manager by State Manufacturing Co., New Philadelphia. Most recently, he was employed by Clearbrook Treatment Centers, where he served as director of materials. He was a member of Saint Francis X. Cabrini Church, Carv- erton Heights. He also participa- ted in many civic organizations, including the Hanover Township Lions Club, the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce and the West Side Jaycees, where he served as past president. He was also a past member of the Board of Trustees of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. Surviving are three daughters, Susan Whorley, of Virginia; Con- nie Doyle, of Mountain Top; and Molly Shane, of Philadelphia; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; a sister, Louise Stozenski; nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to Tho- mas Jefferson University Hospi- tal Liver or Kidney Transplant Programs, 111 S. 11th St., Phila- delphia, PA 19107. LAMOREUX - Elizabeth K., 89, of Dallas, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Wilkes-Barre Gener- al Hospital. She was born in Kingston, was a graduate of Larksville High School and Wyoming Seminary Dean School of Business. She was an administrator with the Dallas School District and a member of Shavertown United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughter, Gail Kashulon, Raleigh, N.C.; son, William, Harveys Lake; two grandsons; brother, Claude Kell- er, Vienna, Va.; nieces and neph- ews. Memorial contributions to the Shavertown United Methodist Church, North Pioneer Avenue, Shavertown, PA 18708. LASKY - Hope E., 83, of Dal- las, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at her home. She was born in Berwick and Rensbiitation Assocstes, PC Kevin M. Bano MPT ac. Pinnacle Rehabilitation Associates Kevin M. Barno, MPT ¢ K. Bridget Barno, PT Sharon Marranca, MPT * Hal Glatz, MPT * Maria Hall, PTA 520 Third Avenue ® Kingston DIO R(O1U0 5 V\" 0 (A OWN 20H 5 020 HB Ys WE CAN HELP! Our expert hands-on treatment will improve your mobility, increase your strength and decrease your pain. was a graduate of Kingston High School and the Nesbitt Memo- rial Hospital School of Nursing. A registered nurse, she began her career with the Visiting Nurse Association. She worked at the former Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston, and the for- mer Retreat State Hospital, Hun- lock Creek. She returned to the Visiting Nurse Association, where she remained until her re- tirement. Former residences include Philadelphia, Kingston and Ed- wardsville. She lived in the Oak Hill Development, Dallas, for the past 10 years. She was a member of Church of Christ Uniting, Kingston. Surviving are her husband, Thomas S. Lasky, Dallas, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage on Jan. 3, 2013; sons, Jeffrey S., Mountain Top; Mark D., Dallas; daughter, Lisa L., Dal- las; sister, Carol Hoeschle, Meyerstown; brother, Loren Samsel Jr., Ocala, Fla.; nieces and nephews. ¥ MATHERS - Gary R., 70, of Trucksville, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at Hospice Community Care, Inpatient Unit, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. He was born on June 3, 1942, in Kingston, raised in Trucks- ville, attended the former Gate of Heaven School, Dallas, and the former Westmoreland High School, Trucksville. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving for four years during peacetime. During his time with the Air Force, he was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Good Conduct Medal. Upon his honorable discharge, he had attained the rank of Air- man 3rd Class. After discharge from the Air Force, he went on to further his education at Millersville Univer- sity, where he earned his bache- lor’s degree in industrial arts. Later, he attended The Universi- ty of Scranton, where he earned his master’s degree in guidance. He started his teaching career at Tunkhannock Middle School, where he was employed for 10 years as an industrial arts in- structor. He also served as a football coach there for some time. After leaving Tunkhan- nock Middle School, he was em- ployed for 22 years as an indus- trial arts instructor for Dallas High School, retiring in 2002. Throughout his teaching years, he continued to serve his country as an Army Reservist Most Insurances Accepted. Most Insurances Do NOT Require A Referral CALL 714-6460 TODAY! www.pinnaclerehabilitation.net with the 322nd M.P. Det. (CI) in Ashley. Within the detachment, he served as special agent/crim- inal investigator and was as- signed as the operations officer. In 1991, he was called back to active duty during Operation Desert Storm, serving with the US. Army. In 2001, he retired from the 322nd Criminal Investi- gation Detachment, having at- tained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. He served on the Dallas School Board for eight years where he served as chairman of property. In this capacity, he was instrumental in overseeing the construction of the new Dallas High School, which opened in September 2011. Additionally, he served as chairman of the Pol- icy Committee, which is respon- sible for the revision of school policy, and served on the Joint Operating Committee, the over- seeing body of the West Side Ca- reer and Technology Center. He also was an ardent supporter of the Dallas High School wres- tling program. He was elected to the King- ston Township Board of Super- visors in 2012. He held membership with the Military Officers Association of America and the American Le- gion. He was a member of the Civil War Round Table. Surviving are his wife, Chris- tine, with whom he celebrated his 41st wedding anniversary on Aug. 21, 2012; his children, Mi- chael, at home; Nina Van Mater, of Lansdale; two granddaught- ers; brothers, William, of Littles- town; Daniel, of Trucksville; Phi- lip Mathers, of Trucksville; niec- es and nephews. Memorial donations to NAMI- PA, Wilkes-Barre Office, 100 E. Union St., Second Floor, Suite #6, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702; or to Hospice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. NOYALIS - Ronald A., 64, of Dallas, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, as a result of injuries suf- fered in a tree-cutting accident in Dallas Township. He was born in Wilkes-Barre and was a graduate of GAR High School, class of 1966. After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force, serving from 1966 to 1970. He was stationed in various regions of Southeast Asia and was awarded the Viet- nam Service Medal. Upon his return home, he at- tended Wilkes College and earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology in 1974. He worked at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, as a social worker for a few years then decided to pursue a master of arts degree in social work from Marywood College. After earning his master’s de- gree, he worked at the VA Med- ical Center in Lebanon. He transferred to the Scranton Vet- erans Center, where he worked as a readjustment counselor, eventually becoming a licensed certified social worker (LCSW) and member of the National As- sociation of Social Workers (NASW). He remained at the Scranton Center for 29 years, re- tiring in January 2007. Surviving are his wife, the for- mer Christine Zupko; son, Marc; brothers, Jack, Tucson, Ariz; Anthony, Wilkes-Barre; Michael, Williamsport; two nephews; godmother, Aldona DeMichelle; aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial donations to the Pro-Life Group at Gate of Heav- en Church, 40. Machell Ave., Dal- las, PA.18612. PENXA - Helene D., 94, of Harveys Lake, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at Hospice Community Care, Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Pembroke, N.Y,, and was a graduate of Forty Fort High School. She was a member of the Al- derson Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Jo- seph, Harveys Lake, with whom she celebrated her 75th wedding anniversary in May 2012; sons, Joseph L., Baltimore, Md., Ste- phen, Harveys Lake; daughters, Janice Hulse, Baltimore; Mary, Knoxville, Md.; six grandchil- dren; four great-grandchildren. WHISPELL - Robert Thomas, 57, of Archbald, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at the Regional Hospital of Scranton. He was born in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 9, 1955, attended Dallas High School and graduated from trucking school in the 1980s. He was employed as a driver for American Asphalt Co., Shaver- town. He retired as driver from Wesley Village in Jenkins Town- ship. Surviving are a daughter, Heather Hudak, Jessup; broth- ers, Carl, Harveys Lake; and Ri- chard, Vernon; sisters, Beverly Sowers, N.C.; Joann Newell, Tunkhannock; Edna Hoyt, Dal- las; Marie Martin, Fla.; and Ma- ry Havenstrite, Moscow; three grandchildren; cousins, nieces, nephews and canine companion, Peanut Butter. FEB 110 3,810 10,1510 17,22 to 24 DINNER & SHOW: $34, CHILDREN 12 and UNDER: $28 SHOW ONLY: $16 THE MUSIC BOX DINNER PLAYHOUSE 196 HUGHES ST, SWOYERSVILLE, PA 18704 Call 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY Visit www.musicbox.org for a complete list of shows in 2013
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