Obituaries Connected to Luzerne County


Martha L. Baker
Mrs. Martha L. Baker, aged 65, died yesterday morning [January 6, 1930] at the home, 977 South Main street, Lee Park, following an illness of complications. Mrs. Baker is survived by her husband, William, and children, Mrs. Anna Mozier, and Christian Plotts; also three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Evans, Mrs. LaRasey Smith, and Mrs. D. Parrish, city [Wilkes-Barre, PA]. The funeral will be held from the home of Mrs. L. Harris, 23 Luzerne Avenue, Lee Park on Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will be at Ceasetown.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, January 7, 1930, Page 28
Submitted by Claire Moran

Margaret Kelly Barrett
Mrs. James Barrett, 78, who gave a son and two daughters to the service of the Roman Catholic church, died yesterday morning [March 20, 1932] at 6:30 at her home, 40 East Main street, Miners Mills after several months illness. Mrs. Barrett was born in Miners Mills daughter of Patrick and Mary Kelly, who settled there in the early '40's. Five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Barrett observed their golden wedding anniversary. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament church. She was an aunt of the late Monsignor Frank McHugh of Newark, a native of Miners Mills who died two years ago. Surviving besides her husband are the following children: Mrs. Frank A. McCarthy, Miners Mills; Catherine and Dorothy, at home; Rev. E. E. Barrett, Newark; Mrs. Austin Fitzgerald, New York City; Sister M. Jerome, College Misericordia, Dallas, and Sister M. Marguerite, stationed at St. Vincent's church, Plymouth; a brother, Michael Kelly, and five grandchildren, Frank McCarthy, Jr., Mary McCarthy, Margaret McCarthy, Mary Delourdes Fitzgerald and Austin Fitzgerald, Jr.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Mrs. James Barrett, from 40 East Main Street, Miners Mills, this morning [March 23, 1932] at 10 with solemn high mass in Blessed Sacrament Church at 10:30. St. Mary's Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 23, 1932, Page 24.
Both articles submitted by Claire Moran

Bernard Burke
Bernard Burke of Miner's Mills died yesterday afternoon [January 11, 1899] at his home of asthma. He was 49 years of age and his wife and five children survive him, also the following brothers: John, James and Michael, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Kenny. Funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 13, 1899, Page 5
Submitted by Claire Moran

Elizabeth Kelley Burke
MINER'S MILLS: About 5 o'clock last evening [January 11, 1912] occurred the death of Mrs. Bernard Burke, a highly esteemed resident of this place after a lingering illness. Mrs. Burke was born and raised in Miner's Mills and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kelley. She was a member of the L.C.B.A. of Parsons and is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Mary McHugh, Mrs. James Barrett, John and Michael Kelley, also the following children, Mary, Lizzie, Bridget, Gussie, Margaret and Bernard. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30, with a requiem high mass in St. Dominic's Church, Parsons, and interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery Plains.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, January 12, 1912, Page 17
Note: The spelling of Kelley varies on different sources for this family. It is often reported as Kelly.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Mary Caffrey
Mrs. Mary Caffrey, 70, of 240 South Main Street, Preston, died at 8:10 yesterday morning [December 16, 1936] after a week's illness of heart trouble. One of the oldest residents of Preston, Mrs. Caffrey was born in that town, daughter of late Michael J. and Catherine Bradshaw O'Hara. Her husband Anthony died 25 years ago. Mrs. Caffrey was a member of St. Charles Church, Sugar Notch, and Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are these children: Mrs. M. C. Murray, city; Mrs. Loretta C. Gilligan, at home; Michael J. Caffrey, Ashley, Harold A., at home; Mrs. M. A. Carey, Ashley; Louis P., Philadelphia; Mrs. Leo A. Kelley, Kingston, and Mrs. John Coyle, Ashley. Surviving also are 15 grandchildren. Funeral will be held at 9 Saturday morning with requiem mass in St. Charles' Church at 9:30. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, December 17, 1936, Page 13
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Maria Ciliberta
Mrs. Maria Ciliberto, well known Yatesville resident, died suddenly yesterday morning [December 16, 1936] at 5 at the home, Lincoln Street. Born in Italy, Mrs. Cilierto came to America as a young woman and had resided in Yatesville many years. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Anthonio, Old Forge; Mrs. Thomas Molinari, John, Mrs. Paul Cattusso and Dominick, Pittston; Peter and Mrs. Catherine Lucas, Philadelphia, also two brothers, John Serratore, South America, and Gregorio, Italy.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, December 17, 1936, Page 13
Submitted by Claire Moran

Fred R. Colley, Jr.
Fred R. Colley, Jr., 15, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Colley, 192 Carey avenue, passed away suddenly yesterday morning [March20, 1932] at 8:30 at Mercy hospital after a short illness of complications. The boy had many friends and much sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. Colley was expressed. The boy was a first year student at Elmer L. Meyers high school and was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Sunday school. He is survived only by his parents. His father is the well known city druggist. Funeral services will probably be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2. Rev. William Herbert Sugden will officiate.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Winifred Cowley
Miss Winifred Cowley, former Pittston resident, died yesterday morning [December 13, 1936] at 9:30 at the home of Mrs. Margaret Rose, 26 Hillard Street, city. The remains have been taken to the home of her nephew, Prof. John Howley, 250 William Street, Pittston, for the funeral Wednesday morning. Deceased had resided in Pittston many years. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, this city. Several nieces and nephews survive.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 14, 1936, Page 13
 
Funeral of Miss Winifred Cowley was held at 8 yesterday morning [December 16, 1936] from home of her nephew, Prof. John Howley, 250 William Street, Pittston, with solemn requiem mass in St. John's Church by Rev. H. T. Kennedy, celebrant; Rev G. Rafferty, deacon, and Rev. E. J. Melley sub-deacon. Bearers were Joseph and Edward Crane, Earl Keating, John Mangan, and John A. Hines. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Pittston, where Rev. Father Kennedy pronounced benediction.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, December 17, 1936, Page 13.
Both articles submitted by Claire Moran

Mary Coyle
Mrs. Mary Coyle died early Saturday morning [March 19, 1932] at her home, 89 Jones Street, after a week's illness. She was the widow of Owen Coyle and formerly lived in Freeland for twelve years. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's church and was a member of Altar and Rosary. Surviving are these children: Patrick Coyle, at home; Ann Coyle, chief nurse at the Veterans' hospital, Northport, L.I.; James Coyle, Jersey City; Leonard Coyle, Columbus, S.C.; Mrs. Fannie Considine, Mahanoy City; Eugene Coyle, New York City, and William Coyle, city; two sisters, Mrs. Bridget Coyle, city, and Mrs. Hugh Barr, of Londonderry, Ireland; also sixteen grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Monday morning at 9 frm the home with a requiem high mass at St. Patrick's church at 9:30. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Frank E. Decker
Frank E. Decker, well known painter and paper hanger of 6 West Union Street, city, died yesterday morning [February 10, 1930] at 5 o'clock at his home. Deceased resided in this city for twenty-five years. He was affiliated with First M.E. church, Wyoming Lodge, 39, I.O.O.F., and Painters' and Decorators Union. Surviving are his wife and two children, Frank, Jr., and daughter, Frances; also two brothers, William and Benjamin.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 11, 1930, Page 24
Submitted by Claire Moran

Elizabeth Metzger Eder
Mrs. Elizabeth Eder, 68, former resident of Wilkes-Barre, died at 7 yesterday morning [December 13, 1936] at her home in Williamsport. Mrs. Eder was born on Northampton Street, daughter of late Charles V. and Anna F. Metzger. She had been a resident of Williamsport 30 years. Surviving are four daughters, Marjoire, Buell, Elizabeth and Louise, Williamsport; brother Carl, Narbeth, and a sister-in-law Mrs. Emma Betzer, South River Street. Funeral will be Tuesday with interment at Williamsport.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 14, 1936, Page 13
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Max Dewey
Word has been received in Tunkhannock from Max Dewey of Blackstone, Va., of the death of his wife from pneumonia. A daughter, 16, and a son, 12, also survive. Mr. Dewey came to Tunkhannock less than two weeks ago for the funeral of his father, Ward Dewey of Harriston Street.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 14, 1936, Page 13
Submitted by Claire Moran

Laura A. French
The death of Mrs. Laura A. French, 82, well known resident of Wyoming Valley, occurred at her home, 1399 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, yesterday afternoon [February 28, 1933] at 2 following an illness. Mrs. French was born in Bethlehem but came to Wilkes-Barre when a young woman. For the past 40 years she had resided in Forty Fort. She was one of the oldest members of First Presbyterian Church, city. Surviving are two children, Charles R. French and Miss Ester W. French at home.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 1, 1933, Page 21.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Charles Geist
DEATH OF CHARLES GEIST Charles Geist, formerly of Wanamie, died at his home in Lime Ridge, Sunday, November 14, at 10 o'clock, of kidney trouble. Funeral services will be held from his home Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Interment at Lime Ridge. He was a member of Encampment 867, I.O.O.F. of Wanamie, and Jr. O.U.A.M., No. 549, of Wanamie.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, November 17, 1915, Page 20.
Submitted by Claire Moran

John F. Grady (d. 1933)
John F. Grady, one of the best known and esteemed residents of Plains Township, died yesterday afternoon [February 28, 1933] at 4:30 at the family home, 12 New Street, Hudson. Mr. Grady was born in Hawley and came to the Hudson section when a boy. For more than 50 years Mr. Grady was a valued employee of the Hudson Coal Company and the Mill Creek Coal Company. He began as a slate picker in the old Mill Creek breaker. For 25 years he was employed as stationary engineer at the Delaware Colliery. Mr. Grady was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Plains, and Holy Name Society. For several years he served as recording secretary of the Stationary Engineers. Besides his wife he leaves three sons: John of Miners Mills; Joseph of Hudson, and James, at home also a brother, Michael and a sister, Mrs. Mary Mitchell, both of Hudson, and five grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wednesday, March 1, 1933, Page 21.
Notes: Date of Death: February 28, 1933; Wife's name was Katherine (Kate) Moran Grady. Surviving son James is actually his grandson, child of his daughter Margaret and her husband Frank Colbert. Both parents died when he was a baby and he was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Grady.

John T. Grady (sic) was buried yesterday morning following services at his home, 12 New Street, Hudson, and a requiem high mass in Sacred Heart Church, Plains, which were largely attended. Rev. William Higgins celebrated the mass. Bearers were Thomas Hopkins, William Rowlands, Thomas Rowlands, Patrick Grimes, Thomas McManus, and Peter Grimes. Interment was in the church cemetery where Rev. J. J. Mulholland pronounces benediction.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wikes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 4, 1933, Page 10.
Both articles and notes submitted by Claire Moran

John F. Grady (d. 1975)
John F. Grady of 208 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, died Thursday morning [April 10, 1975] at his h ome following a brief illness. Born in Hudson, he resided for the past 54 years in Wilkes-Barre. He and his wife celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in January. Mr. Grady was formerly employed by Lehigh Valley Coal Company as a surveyor, and worked for Prudential Life Insurance Company, retiring in 1952. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and past president of its Holy Name Society. Mr. Grady was a veteran of World War I and a charter member of American Legion Post 741. Surviving are his widow, the former Gussie Burke; children, Mrs. John McNamara, Pittston; John, Fairview, Ill.; Joseph, Berwyn; brother, James, Wilkes-Barre; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral will be Saturday at 10 from Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 S. Main St., Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment, Sacret Heart Cemetery, Plains. Friends may call Friday 2 to 4, 7 to 9. Rosary at 8.
Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Thursday, April 10, 1975, Page 28.
Note: Surviving brother James is actually John Grady's nephew. He was the son of John's sister Margaret who died when he (James) was about 3. James was raised by John and Margaret's parents, John and Kate Grady. Article and notes submitted by Claire Moran

Gussie Burke Grady
Mrs. John Grady: Mrs. John Grady, 82, of 208 E. Main St., died Monday morning [February 9, 1976] in Mercy Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, December 31, 1893, the former Gussie Burke, she formerly taught school in Miners Mills. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Wilkes-Barre, and was past president of its Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John McNamara, Pittston, sons, John, Glenview, Ill.; Joseph, Berwyn, sister, Miss Bridget Burke, at home; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral will be Wednesday at 9:30 from Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 S. Main St., Plains, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery Plains. Friends may call Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Rosary will be recited Tuesday night.
Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 10, 1976, Page 8
Note: Other records have indicated a birthdate of 12/30/1892. Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Mary James
Mrs. Mary James, 89, one of the oldest residents of Heights section, died at 5:30 last night [December 13, 1936] at her home, 74 Custer Street. Born in Dowlais, South Wales, she came here with her husband, late J. L. James, 55 years ago and had been a resident of the Heights since. Mrs. James was a member of First Welsh Presbyterian Church. Only survivor is a son, Henry, employed with Pennslvania Power and Light Company.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 14, 1936, Page 13
Submitted by Claire Moran

Elvie Dilley Lewis
Mrs. Elvie Dilley Lewis, 65, of 437 North Maple Avenue, Kingston, died yesterday morning [February 28, 1933] in General Hospital after undergoing an operation two weeks ago. She had been a bookkeeper for Eastern Pennsylvania Supply Company 27 years. Mrs. Lewis was born in Washington, D. C. but had lived the greater part of her life in this city. The last ten years she had been making her home with her sister, Mrs. F. A. Sterling, 437 North Maple Avenue, Kingston. Surviving are four sisters: Mrs. F. A. Sterling, Kingston; Mrs. Ora Custer, Washington; Mrs. Arnold Holmes, Zanesville, and Mrs. R. H. Raudenbush of Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held at the home on Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Normal W. Clemens, paster of Kingston M. E. Church will officiate and interment will be in Hanover Green Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 1, 1933, Page 21.
Submitted by Claire Moran

  • Reese Lewis, Jr.
    Reese Lewis, Jr., 8, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reese Lewis, 138 South Bennett Street Kingston, yesterday afternoon [March 20, 1932] at 5:30 after an illness of pneumonia. The youngster was a student in the second grade of Church street school, Kingston and of Wyoming Avenue Christian Sunday school. Besides his parents a brother and sister, Winifred and William survive. The funeral will be held from the home on Tuesday afternoon at 2. Interment will be in Forty Fort Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Joseph Maday
    Joseph Maday, 47, of 100 Prospect Hill, Alden Station, died at 12:50 Saturday afternoon [December 12, 1936]. Surviving are his widow Lucy, daughter Sophia, son, Joseph, Jr., at home; step-children Mitchell, Sheatown; Zigmund, Wanda, and Kazimir Cytacki at home. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. August Purat, and these brothers and sisters: John, Wanamie; Mrs. Marcell Wengzyn and Mrs. James Malec, Alden; Mrs. Catherine O'Donnell, Honey Pot.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 14, 1936, Page 13
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    John McAdara
    John McAdara, 42, of 771 Metcalf street, Georgetown, died on Saturday morning [March 19, 1932] in Wyoming Valley Homeopathic hospital, following an operation for appendicitis. His wife died three weeks ago and Mr. McAdara was stricken ill on the morning of the funeral and was unable to attend the services. He was born in Scotland and had lived in Wyoming Valley for twenty years. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Joseph Snee, Catherine, John, George, Margaret, James, and Blanche; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McAdara, Sr., and the following brothers and sisters: Patrick, James, Edward, Mrs. John Sweeney, and Mrs. Peter Williams, all of this city, and Mrs. Patrick Johnson of Australia.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Vincent McHale
    Vincent McHale, for 20 years airbrake inspector at Coxton Yards of Lehigh Valley Railroad and former Pittston resident, died at 2:30 Saturday morning [December 12, 1936] at his home, Seventh Street, Wyoming. Mr. McHale was born in Pittston, son of late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McHale. He was a member of Wyoming Post, American Legion, and St. Cecilia's Church, Wyoming. Surviving are his widow, former Thelma Daley, of Wyoming; son Charles, and these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Harry Kenny, Kingston; Mrs. Mark Coyne, Pittston; Mrs. Nellie Bannister, Ohio; Francis, Joseph, and Gerald, Pittston; Harry, Philadelphia; Mrs. Clara Dougherty and Miss Adelade Scott, Pittston. Funeral will be held Tuesday morning with requiem high mass in St. Cecilia's Church. Interment will be in Carverton Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 14, 1936, Page 13
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Charles Nauman
    Mrs. Charles Nauman, 93, died at 11:30 Saturday night [December 12, 1936] at home of Mrs. George Stanton, 217 Exeter Avenue, West Pittston. Mrs. Nauman was one of the oldest residents of the borough. Surviving are these nephews and nieces: Charles Hart, Orange, N.J.; Forest Simms, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Mrs. John Hahn, Rochester, N. Y.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 14, 1936, Page 13
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Bridget Finn O'Brien
    DIES WHILE ON VISIT
    Mrs. Frank O'Brien, aged 54, of Mahanoy City, died suddenly late Monday night [November 15, 1915], at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Landmesser, 237 New Hancock Street , of opoplexy. Mrs. O'Brien came to this city four weeks ago to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. O'Donnell, of Plains. Monday night Mrs. O'Donnell [sic] and her daughter had been calling on several friends in the East End section. Shortly after reaching home, Mrs. O'Brien was stricken with apoplexy and died ten minutes later, before medical aid could be summoned. Before marriage she was Miss Bridget Finn of Miners Mills. Besides her daughter of this city, she is survived by her husband and the following children: Matthew, Patrick, Frank, Michael, and Margaret of Mahanoy City, and Miss Mamie O'Brien of this city. She is also survived by three brothers, Patrick, Michael, and James Finn, of Pittsburg. Undertaker M. J. McLaughlin shipped the remains to her home at Mahanoy City yesterday from where the funeral will be held Thursday morning. A requiem high mass will be celebrated in St. Stanitus Church at that place by Rev. Father McEnrue. Interment in the family plot in St. Stanitus Cemetery at that place. Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, November 17, 1915, Page 5.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Henrietta Olsen
    Mrs. Henrietta Olsen, 80, died yesterday [December 13, 1926] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Worth, 243 South Sherman Street. Born in Norway, she came to this country when a young girl and spent practically her whole life in the East End Section. She was one of the oldest members of Christ Lutheran Church. Surviving are these sons and daughters: Herman, Fred, and Martin, city; Mrs. Margaret Staley, Jersey City; Mrs. Ray Snyder, Huntington Mills, and Mrs. Thomas Worth. Surviving also are eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 14, 1936, Page 13
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Joseph Pirozek
    Joseph Pirozek, Jr., died yesterday afternoon [January 20, 1930] in Mercy Hospital, death being caused by complications. He is survived by his father, Joseph Pirozek, of 16 Barnes Street, Ashley, and a brother and four sisters. The funeral will be held on Thursday morning from the late home at 9 with high mass of requiem in Holy Family church, Sugar Notch, at 9:30. Interment will be in Holy Family cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, January 21, 1930, Page 24
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Myron Pituch
    Myron Pituch, 11 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pituch, 553 Nanticoke Street, Breslau, died yesterday afternoon [December 16, 1936] at 12:05 in the home. Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother Michael, Jr., and a sister Mildred.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, December 17, 1936, Page 13
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mary Kelly Rogan
    Mrs. Mary Rogan, esteemed resident of the Miners Mills section, died Saturday morning [August 21, 1937] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John J. Kelly, Pringle Street, Kingston. Mrs. Rogan was born in County Mayo, Ireland, in 1854, and came to this country in 1873, settling in Scranton. Later she moved to Miners Mills where she was a devout member of Blessed Sacrament Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. She was also affiliated with the L.C.B.A. Surviving are six children, Mrs. B. [Mc]Donough, Mrs. M. J. O'Brien, John Rogan, Miss Sarah Rogan, E. J. Rogan, and Mrs. Kelly. She also leaves 50 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. The body was removed to the home of her daughter, Mrs. O'Brien, 46 East Main Street, Miners Mills. The funeral will be held from O'Brien home, 46 East Main Street, Miners Mills Tuesday morning at 9 with a requiem mas at 9:30 in Blessed Sarament Church. Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, August 23, 1937

    Largely attended funeral services were held yesterday morning [August 24, 1937] for Mrs. Mary Rogan at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. J. O'Brien, 46 East Main Street, Miners Mills. Brief services at the home were followed by a solemn requirem mass in Blessed Sacraent Church. Officiating were Rev. J. J. O'Neill, celebrant; Rev. J. J. Mulholland, deacon, and Rev. M. F. Sweeney, sub-deacon. Bearers, all grandsons of Mrs. Rogan, were Leo Rogan, A. F. McDonough, John Kelly, William Rogan, M. O'Brien, and Edward Rogan. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, August 25, 1937
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Patrick Rogan
    Patrick J. Rogan, aged 36, died at his home, 329 Chestnut street, Kingston, yesterday afternoon [December 3, 1918] at 3 o'clock of pneumonia. He was employed as a locomotive engineer by the D. L. & W. Railroad and will be missed by his fellow workers, with whom he was popular, due to his genial disposition. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Engineers and of St. Ignatius Church. He is survived by his wife and six children, Katherine, Mary, Leo, Robert, Clara, and Margaret. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Rogan, and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Frank McDonough, Mrs. M. J. O'Brien, Mrs. J. J. Kelly, Sarah, John and Bernard, all of Miner's Mills, and Edward, in France. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home with interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery at Plains.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, December 4, 1918, Page 7
    Notes: Address was 405 Chestnut St. Kingston; Wife's name was Clara Smith Rogan
    Submitted by Claire Moran.

    Bowman Sorber
    Bowman Sorber, 54, of R.D. 2, Shickshinny, died Saturday night [December 12, 1936] at 8:30 in Nanticoke State Hospital, where he was a patient since December 10.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 14, 1936, Page 13
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    William Wyant
    William Wyant, 68, died yesterday afternoon [March 20, 1932] at 4 at the home of his son, James, at Noxen, of complications. Surviving are two sons, James and Arthur, both of Noxen. The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 11 from the home of James Wyant. Interment will be in Beaumont cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    John Zawatski
    John Zawatski, aged 73, a former well known and esteemed resident of Sugar Notch, died on Sunday afternoon [March 30, 1930] at the family home, 343 Pierce street, Kingston of complications. Mr. Zawatski was a prominent business man of Sugar Notch for many years where he was widely known and regarded. Deceased was one of the organizers of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Sugar Notch. Surviving are his wife, Josephine, and the following children: Rev. E. A. Zawatski, of Eynon, Pa,; Dr. John J. Zawatski, a dentist of this city; Francis Lola, pharmacist of Philadelphia; Mrs. A. J. Drier and Mrs. John Emanski, city; Mrs. Frank Plava, Kingston; Mrs. Andrew Mras, Detroit; a brother, Peter of Rutter avenue, Kingston, and one sister, Mrs. William Wisniewski, of this city and eleven grandchildren. The funeral will be held from Holy Family Church, Sugar Notch, with interment in church cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 31, 1930, Page 24
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Frank Colbert
    Hudson News: Frank Colbert, formerly of New York City, died on Monday morning [September 2, 1912] after a short illness of pneumonia at the home of this father-in-law, John Grady of New street. He is survived by one child, James, his wife, formerly Miss Margaret Grady, having died two years ago. The following brothers and one sister survive: Patrick, Edward, and John of New York City, and Mrs. John Gillin of Boston, Mass. The funeral will be held [from] the home of Mrs. Grady on New street on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. A requiem mass will be held in Sacred Heart Church and interment in Plains Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, September 4, 1912, Page 17
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Margaret Grady Colbert
    Hudson Woman Dead: At 11 o'clock last night [August 26, 1910] occurred the death of Mrs. Frank Colbert, aged about 22, of Hudson, after a short illness of pneumonia. Besides her husband and one child, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Grady, of New street, at whose home the death took place, also by the following brothers and sisters: John, Joseph, Anna and Loretta. The funeral will be held on Monday morning at 9 o’clock with services at Sacred Heart Church. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, August 27, 1910, Page 23
    Hudson Funeral: The funeral of Mrs. Mary (sic) Colbert took place yesterday morning [August 29, 1910] from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Grady of New street, Hudson. A high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Father Jordan and interment was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. The pall bearers were Edward and JohnWalsh, JohnBinker, Thomas Padden, Joseph Walsh, and Michael Hopkins. The flowers which were numerous were carried by William Walsh, William Burke, William Nolan, and Anthony Dougherty.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, August 30, 1910, Page 12
    Both articles submitted by Claire Moran

    Bridget Howley Crane
    Mrs. Bridget Crane Dies at Cork Lane: Mrs. Bridget Crane, respected resident of the Cork Lane Section of Pittston Township, died yesterday morning [April 27, 1942] at her home, 39 Norman Street, that section, after an illness. She was the mother of Joseph Crane, former supervisor of Pittston Township, and past president of Friendly sons of St. Patrick of greater Pittston. Funeral will be Thursday at 9 with mass at 9:30 at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Crane had lived in Cork Lane section of Pittston Township for more than 60 years and was respected and admired by a wide circle of friends. She was born in Ireland but had lived in Pittston Township since coming to America with her parents. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and its Altar and Rosary Society and auxiliary of Friendly sons Society. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Michael Connors, Pittston Township; Edward P., Pittston, and Joseph P., at the family home; a sister, Sister M. Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Order, Philadelphia.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, April 28, 1942, Page 4
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Catherine Jackson
    Heart Failure Caused Death: Mrs. Catherine Jackson, aged 38, of 15 Moyallen street, died suddenly yesterday afternoon [August 26, 1910] at 3:30 o'clock at her late home. Death was due to heart failure. Deceased is survived by her husband, James Jackson, the well known colored blacksmith of South Wilkes-Barre, and by two sons, Ronald and Thaddeus, and one daughter Ardena.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, August 27, 1910, Page 23
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Stella Crane
    Stella Crane, Project Supervisor, Is Dead: Miss Stella Crane, lifelong resident of the Cork Lane section of Pittston Township and supervisor of the sewing project in that township for the past several years, died yesterday morning [January 28, 1940] at her home, 39 Norman Street, that township, after several days illness. Funeral will be Wednesday at 9 with mass at 9:30 at St. John the Evangelist Church and burial in the parish cemetery. Miss Crane was born in the Cork Lane section of Pittston Township, a daughter of Mrs. Bea Crane and the late Harry Crane, early residents of that section, and she had lived in the township through her life. During her long residence there she acquired numerous friends and her death is widely mourned. She was a member of St. John's church and its Blessed Virgin Sodality. She is survived by her mother, a sister, Mrs. Michael Connors, Pittston Township; two brothers, Edward, Pittston; Joseph, Pittston Township Supervisor, at home and a niece, Rosemary Connors who lives at the Crane family home.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, January 29, 1940, Page 8

    Funeral of Miss Stella Crane was held yesterday morning [January 31, 1940] from the home 39 Norman Street, Cork Lane, Pittston Township, with numerous friends in attendance. Mass was celebrated at 9:30 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, by Rev. E. J. Melley, assisted by Rev. George Casey, Freeland, as deacon and Rev. Joseph L. Barry as sub deacon. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Bearers were John Casey, Edward Howley, James Howley, Joseph Crane, Edward Spohrer, and Thomas Connors. Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 1, 1940, Page 9
    Both articles submitted by Claire Moran

    Frank J. Gottermeier
    Frank J. Gottermeier, President and general manager of the Lehigh Beef Co., died on Wednesday [March 27, 1930] at his home at Blytheburn following an illness of complications. Mrs. Gottermeier resided in the Rolling Mill Hill section for many years and was widely known and esteemed. Deceased had resided at Blytheburn for the past two years. He was a member of Wilkes-Barre Council 302 Knights of Columbus; Loyal Order of Moose, and Woodmen of America. Mr. Gottermeier was a devout member of St. Catherine's Church, Mountain Top. Surviving are his wife, a son, Franklin, a brother, Andrew J. Gottermeier, of Rochester, and two sisters, Mrs. Christina Houck and Miss Mary Gottermeier. The funeral will be held from the home on Monday morning at 9. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Catherine Church, Mountain Top, at 10.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 28, 1930, Page 36
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Agnes Donahoe
    Agnes Donahoe, a well know young woman of Upper Pittston, passed away yesterday afternoon [Novemger 8, 1914] at her home on North Main Street at 2:30 o'clock. Deceased had been ill for several days and her death was not unexpected. She was a young woman of beautiful character and her passing away caused much sorrow among her friends. She was a member of the Blessed Virgin Sodality of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, also the L.C. B. A. of Kingston. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Jennie Donahoe; one brother James Donahoe, and a sister, Miss Anna Donahoe.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, 9 November 1914, Page 18
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Jennie Scheleski
    Jennie Scheleski, 4 years old, of Sturmerville, passed away in Pittston Hospital Saturday night [Novemer 7, 1914], death being from burns that she received earlier in the evening. The child was playing around a bon fire of burning leaves when her clothing ignited. Her mother ran to save her and she was also burned about the hands. The child was hurried to the hospital, but her condition was critical and she expired later in the night.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, November 9, 1914, Page 18
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Jennie (Jane) Martin Donahoe
    Burns to Woman Prove Fatal: A pall of sorrow hangs over Upper Pittston, where Mrs. Jennie Donahoe was so well known, owing to her death as the result of burns she received the day before when her clothes ignited from a small fire in the garden that she started in cleaning up. She was 50 years old and lived at 151 Cornelia street. Mrs. Donahoe buried her husband seven years ago. She was cleaning in the rear of the home and burning the refuse, when her clothes caught fire. The neighbors came to her rescue and extinguished the flames and she was sent to the Pittston Hspital. Wheile her cndition was serious, it was not thought it would prove fatal, but during the night a sudden change for the worst (sic) set in and the end came yesterday afternoon [June 22, 1917] at 1 o'clock. Two children survive her. The funeral will take place Monday morning with a requiem mass in St. Mary's Church and interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Upper Pittston.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, June 23, 1917, Page 26 Pittston Section.
    Note: Jennie was called Jane when she was younger. Her husband's name was Thomas. Her daughter Agnes died in 1914. Her surviving children were James and Anna.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Thomas Donahoe
    Another Victim of Pneumonia: After a few weeks illness of pneumonia Thomas Donahoe, a well known citizen of Upper Pittston, died Tuesday night [March 29, 1910]. He lived all his life in Pittston, being born here. He was popularly and well known. His wife and the following children survive at the family home, 151 Cornelia street: Agnes, James and Anna. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. George Quigley of Kingston, Mrs. Catherine Smith of Kingston, James and Joseph Donahue of Kingston, John Donahue of Pittston, Mrs. Matthew Gill of Allegheny, Mrs. James McCaffry (sic) [McCafferty]. of New York City. The time of the funeral has not het been announced.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 31, 1910, Pittston Section
    Note: Spelling variations common even among immediate family members (Donahue/Donahoe). Thomas's wife was Jennie (Jane) Martin Donahoe. Contrary to the article, he was born in Cherry Township near Dushore in Sullivan County PA. He came to the Pittston Area with his parents and siblings in the early 1870's. He was buried in St. Mary's cemetery, Upper Pittston, PA.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Joseph M. Donahue
    Joseph M. Donahue Succumbs to Injuries Received in Jitney Accident. Joseph M. Donahue, proprietor of the Moose Head Hotel, Kingston, died yesterday morning [May 23, 1916] at Mercy Hospital. He was thrown from a jitney he was riding in, when it collided with another automobile near the ball park Saturday afternoon. Although the other occupants were uninjured, Mr. Donahue was badly smashed up and was immediately hurried to the hospital. When he reached there, it was found that he had received a fractured leg, a fractured shoulder blade and internal inuries. Complications developed which resulted in is death yesterday. Besides his wife, four children, Gerald, Charles, Thomas, and Mary, together with several brothers and sisters, James, of the Kingston House; John, of Pittston, Mrs. J. P. Smith, and Mrs. George Quigley, of Kingston, Mrs. James McSloskey (sic) [McCafferity] of New York, and Mrs. Mathew Gill, of Pittsburg, survive him. The funeral will be held from his former home, Friday morning, at 9 o'clock. A high mass of requiem will be held at St. Igantius Church, Kingston, at 9:30. Interment will be in St. Ignatius Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, May 24, 1916, Page 5
    Note: Joseph's wife was Winifred Walsh Donahue.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    James Grady
    Sunday morning [May 30, 1909] at 7:20 o'clock occurred the death of James Grady, one of Hudson's most popular young men, after a short illness of heart trouble. Although being confined to his room for several weeks, he death, while expected, is a severe shock to his numerous friends. Had he lived until Monday he would have attained his twenty-first birthday. In the death of the deceased the town has lost one of its most promising young men. He was one of the promoters of the Eagle Hose Co. and largely through his efforts they have acquired their present standing. Besides his parents he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Frank J. Colbert, John, Anna, Joseph, and Loretta. Funeral on Wednesday morning with a solemn requiem mass in Sacred Heart Church, Plains. at 9:30. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, May 31, 1909, Page 5
    Note: James' parents were John and Catherine (Kate) Moran Grady
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    James F. Grady
    James F. Grady, 66, of rear 535 N. Franklin St., died Saturday morning [April 17, 1976] in Raritan Valley Hospital, Greenbrook, N.J. Born in Plains Township, July 25, 1909, Mr. Grady formerly was employed 25 years a a crane operator by Harris Steel Company, South Plainfield, N.J., retiring in 1972 when he returned to Wilks-Barre. He was a membr of St. John's Church. His wife, the former Rita Cartwright, died in November, 1974. Surviving are a son, James C., Piscataway, N.J.; three grandchildren. Funeral will be Tuesday at 9 from McLaughlin Funeral Home, 142 S. Washington St., with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. John's Church. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 with Christian wake service at 8 p.m.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 19, 1976, Page 8.
    Note: James F. Grady was a son of Frank and Margaret Grady Colbert who both died before he was about 3. He was raised by his grandparents, John and Catherine (Kate) Moran Grady and assumed their name. His namesake was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady who died just before James was born in 1909.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Sadie A. Decker
    Sadie A. Decker, 67, of 309 Parrish St. died Sunday afternoon [April 18, 1976] at 4:30 in Wyoming Valley Hospital. Born April 23, 1908, in Hardin, Lebanon, she came to America in 1920, settling in Nanticoke and moving to Wilkes-Barre in 1927. She was a member of St. Anthony's Maronite Church. Miss Decker formerly was employed by Atwater Throwing Company, Wilkes-Barre, and later with her sister, Alice, operated a grocery at the home address until retiring two years ago. Surviving is her sister, at home. Funeral will be Tuesday at 9 from Mamary-Durkin Funeral Home, 59 Parrish St., with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony's Church at 9:30. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Altar and Rosary Society will recite the rosary at 7:30 p.m.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 19, 1976, Page 8.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Ruth Eckrote Kling
    Mrs. Ruth Eckrote Kling, 69, of 280 Church Road, Mountainop, died Sunday [April 18, 1976] at 2 p.m. in Mercy Hospital. Born Oct. 11, 1906, in Dorrance Township, she resided at Mountaintop the last 40 years. She was a member of United Church of Chirst, Dorrance. Her husband, Henry, died Apr. 10, 1973. Surviving are a son, Kenneth, at home; daughter Mrs. Adam Myers, Mountaintop; three grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Anna Rumpilla, Nuangola, Mrs. Martha Eroh, Dorrance. Funeral will be Thursday at 1 from Yeager Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Mountaintop, with Rev. Harry W. Keppley, Jr., officiating. Interment in Dorrance Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 19, 1976, Page 8.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Albert Weiss
    Albert Weiss, 113 Gilligan St., died Saturday night [April 18, 1976] in Valley Crest where he had been a guest three years. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he formerly was employed 35 years as a driver-salesman by Pepsi Cola Company, retiring in 1968. Surviving are a son, Nicholas, Wilkes-Barre; daughters Mrs. Louise Calemba, Passaic, N.J.; Mrs. Donald Dukinas, Piscataway, N. J.; sisters Mrs. Niome Bennett, Mrs. Esther Loucks, Mrs. Mildred Brew, and Miss Thelma Weiss, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral will be Tuesday at 9 from Lisman Funeral Home, 233 W. Washington St., with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Nicholas Church at 9:30. Interment, Parish cemetery, Shavertown, Friends may call Monday 7 to 9 p.m.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 19, 1976, Page 8.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Albert J. Jaraska
    Teacher Dies: Albert J. Karaska, 19 Hemlock St., Wilkes-Barre Township, died Wednesday morning [April 9, 1975] in Mercy Hospital. A life resident of Wilkes-Barre Township, he was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and taught in Wilkes-Barre Township and Wilkes-Barre Area School Diestricts, retiring in 1971. He organized and directed the Wilkes-Barre Township Senior Citizens the last five years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church. Surviving are his widow the former Sue Barteck, a son, Gerald, Worcester, Mass.; daughters Mrs. Mary Su Richards, Endwell, N.Y.; Mrs. Judy Manganello, Toms River, N.J.; 11 grandchildren; brothers, Leo, Detroit; Theodore, Stratford , Conn.; Edward, Norwood; Raymond, Wichita, Kan.; sisters, Mrs. Stella McDaniels and Miss Helen Karaska, Wilkes-Barre Township; Mrs. Julia Barson, Detroit; Mrs. Irene Wright, Houston, Tex. Funeral will be Saturday at 9:30 from Nat Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Holy Trinity Church. Interment, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Dallas. Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9 and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 with rosary at 7:30.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, April 10, 1975, Page 28
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Gertrude Collins
    Mrs. Gertrude Collins, 53, of Salisbury, Md. died Monday [April 7, 1975] while vacationing in Dover, Fla., victim of a heart attack. The former Gertrude Byczkowski, she was a native of Glen Lyon. Surviving are her husband, James; sons, Russell and Robert Woomer, Columbus, Ga.; daughter, Mrs. Jeanne Kinty, Georgetown, Del; mother, Mrs. Julian Briza Byczkowski, New Brunswick, N. J. ; brother, Julius Byczkowski, North Brunswick, N. J.; sisters, Mrs. Veronica Shermanski, North Brunswick, N. J.; Mrs. Dorothy Ivancoe, Old Bridge, N. J.; nine grandchildren. Funeral and interment took place Wednesday in Columbus, Ga.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, April 10, 1975, Page 28
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Carl P. Donaldson
    Carl P. Donaldson, 70, of 442 S. Sherman St., died at his home Wednesday evening [April 9, 1975] at 9. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Mr. Donaldson was employed by Bell Telephone for over 40 years and was a supervisor of construction in the Sunbury and Bloomsburg area, returning to Wilkes-Barre in 1953. He retired in 1969. He was governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in Sunbury for three terms. Mr. Donaldson was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are his widow, the former Florence Makowski formerly of Ashley; children, Eugene, Bovingdon Herts, England; Mrs. Rosemary Toolan, Sunbury; Mrs. Claire Brown, Kingston; Carl P. Jr., Ann Arbor, Mich.; Louis, at home; Anthony, Sugarloaf; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Rev. Eugene Danielson (sic), Erie. Funeral will be Saturday from McLaughlin Funeral Home, 142 S. Washington Street. Friends may call friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, April 10, 1975, Page 28
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Dorothy Hudacek Breyka
    Former Plymouth Resident Succumbs: Mrs. Dorothy Hudacek Breyka of 204 Fair Oaks Ave., Horsham, died Wednesday [April 9, 1975] at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ. A former resident of Plymouth, she resided in Horsham for the past 15 years. Surviving are her husband, John; children, John Hudacek, Josephine Simonitis, and Atty. Michael J. Hudacek, Luzerne County Prothonotary, all of Plymouth; Mrs. Ann Heness, Hanover Township; Mrs. Mary Mieluch, Levittown; Mrs. Doris Kelley, Connecticut; Dr. Andrew G. Hudacek, Morristown, N.J.; 20 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. Two sons, Dr. Stephen L. Hudacek and Joseph Hudacek and their wives died in a plane crash, March 5, 1969 in Puerto Rico. Private funeral services will be in Morristown, N.J. with Mass in St. Stephen's Church, Plymouth on Saturday at 9 a.m. Interment in St. Stephen's cemetery, Lehman.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, April 10, 1975, Page 28
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Libro Fanti
    Libro Fanti, PennDOT Employee, Succumbs: Libro J. Fanti, 141 Valley St., Exeter, died Wednesday afternoon [April 9, 1975] at home. A life resident of Exeter, he was employed by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and was a member of St. Anthony's Church, Exeter. Surviving are his widow, the former Eleanor Zelinski; daughter, Mrs. Vincent Marmo, Old Forge; son Lee, Reistertown, Md.; sisters, Mrs. John Yanchowsky, Mrs. Israel Trufarelli, and Mrs. Louis Taffera, and a brother, Aldo, Raritan, N. J.; five grandchildren. Funeral will be Saturday at 9 from Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Avenue., Exeter, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Anthony's Church. Interment, Mt Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9 and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, April 10, 1975, Page 28
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Stella Koscielski Kane
    Mrs. Stella Kane, 46, Allentown, Succumbs: Mrs. Stella Koscielski Kane, 46, of 805 S. Hayes St., Allentown, formerly of Plains, died Wednesday evening [April 9, 1975] at 6 in Sacred Heart Allentown Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Plains, Mrs. Kane resided in Allentown for the past 15 years. Surviving are her husband, Bernard; children, David, Ralph, Therese, and Celeste, all at home; mother, Mrs. Veronica Koscielski, Plains; sister, Sister M. Nunciata, St. Joseph Hospital, Hazleton; brother, Francis, Plains. Funeral will be Saturday from Weir Funeral Home, Turner Street, Allentown, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas Moore Church, Allentown. Interment, Holy Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown. Friends may call Thursday and Friday, 7 to 9 p.m.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, April 10, 1975, Page 28
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Earl R. Hessler Sr.
    Earl R. Hessler Sr., 55 Warner St., Plains, died Monday morning [February 9, 1976] in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he resided in Forty Fort most of his life. Mr. Hessler was one of the former owners of Hessler Laundry, retiring 15 years ago. He was a member of Forty Fort United Methodist Church. surviving are his widow, the former Olga Marvay; children, Mrs. Janet Cranlock, Houston, Tex.; Earl R. Jr., Crofton, Md.; Edmund L., Athens; Mrs. Barbara Bomboy, Stroudsburg; sister, Mrs. Irene Davis, Wilkes-Barre; nine grandchildren. Funeral will be Wednesday at 11 from Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains, with Rev. James A. Baker, pastor of Forth Fort UM Church, officiating. Interment in Marcy Cemetery, Duryea. Friends may call Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 10, 1976, Page 8
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Charles Zapusek
    Charles Zapusek, Coal Operator, Dies: Charles Zapusek, of 846 Bennett St., Luzerne, died Monday [February 9 1976] at 5:25 a.m. in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital. Born in Austria, he came to America at an early age, settling in Luzerne where he was a member of Sacred Heart Church. He formerly was employed as a foreman by Harry E. Coal Company, Swoyersville, and later operated the Rose Hill Coal Company, Luzerne. Surviving are children, Mrs. Marie Mizenko, Garfield, N.J.; Mrs. William Petrishin and Mrs. George Petrishin, Huntington Mills; Mrs. Roman Tomsac, Register; Mrs. Ben Kazer, Clifton, N. J.; Bernard, Luzerne; Willard, Bethlehem; Joseph, Kingston; Norman, Mountaintop; 18 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren. Funeral will be Thursday at 9 from Betz Funeral Home, 568 Bennett St., Luzerne, with Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church at 9:30. Interment in Fren Knoll Burial Park, Dallas. Friends may call Tuesday 7 to 9 and Wesndsday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 8 p.m.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 10, 1976, Page 8
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    John W. Johnson
    John W. Johnson, 76, Gateway Manor, Edwardsville, died Friday morning [February 6, 1976] in Mercy Hospital. Born in New York City, he moved to Wyoming Valley about 10 years ago. He was a veteran of World War I and prior to retiring was employed by New York City Sanitation Department. Mr. Johnson was a past officer of the International Astrological Association. Funeral will be Tuesday at 1 from Kniffen Funeral Home, 465 S. Main St., with Rev. Benjamin Merchant, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, officiating. Interment in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Tuesday from noon.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 9, 1976, Page 12
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    John Feledik
    John Feledik, 89, of 338 Washington St., West Pittston died Sunday [February 8, 1976] at 4:45 p.m. in Pittston Hospital. Born May 19, 1886 in Yatesville, Schuylkill County, he was employed 21 years as caretaker at Wyoming Campgrounds, retiring in 1969. He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, West Pittston. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Mrs. Daniel Green, West Pittston; stepson, George Hankey, Pittston; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Wednesday at 11 from Strubeck Funeral Home, 211 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, with Rev. Cliffert Herring, pastor of First Congregational UC of Christ, officiating. Interment in Pittston Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 9, 1976, Page 12
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Sara Shewan Schultz (Mrs. George R. Sr.)
    Mrs. George R. Schultz, Sr., 383 Lakeside Road, Ardmore, died Saturday [February 7, 1976] in Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia. The former Sara G. Shewan, she resided in Wilkes-Barre and Forty Fort prior to moving to Ardmore. Surviving are a son, George R. Jr., Ardmore; sisters, Mrs. Hahlon F. Davis, Lansdowne; Mrs. George Everett, Haverford. Graveside services will be tuesay at 3 p.m. in the Forty Fort Cemetery.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 9, 1976, Page 12
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. P. J. Healy [Catherine Judge Healey]
    Death of Mrs. P. J. Healy: The death of Mrs. P. J. Healy occurred at an early hour on Saturday morning [[August 5, 1899] at the home of her sister, Mrs. T. J. Corcoran, on Broad Street. Her death will be sincerely regretted by a legion of friends. It was not unexpected, for the past nine months she had suffered from an illness, and although everything possible was done that her health might be restored, it seemed of no avail. She was treated at the Wilkes-Barre Hospital for several months after which beyond any hope of recovery she was taken to the home of her sister, where loving hands might minister to her during her last moments. Mrs. Healy was a daughter of the late Hon. George Judge. She was born in Cork Lane twenty-eight years ago, and her entire life had been passed in this community. She was graduated from St. John's Academy and for some time previous to her marriage she served as assistant to postmaster M. F. Corcoran of Duryea. Besides her husband, three children survive---Genevieve, Mary and Elizabeth, the latter being a babe of nine months. The following brothers and sisters of Mrs. Healy also survive: Elizabeth, wife of James Mangan, of Cork Lane; Mary, wife of mayor Thomas J. Corcoran; Margaret, wife of J. J. McDonnell of Market Street, Belinda, wife of T. J. Corcoran, of Broad Street; George Judge, of Cork Lane; Sallie, wife of P. J. Walsh, of Main street, and Miss Nellie Judge, teacher in the city schools. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, with a high mass of requiem at St. John's Church and interment in Market Street Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, August 7, 1899, Page 10
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Howard W. Holman
    H. W. Holman Death Victim: Former County Employee Succumbs at Kingston: Howard W. Holman of 376 North Maple Avenue, Kingston, former bookkeeper in Luzerne County treasurer's office, passed away yesterday morning [February 8, 1951] at his home after a year's illness. Mr. Holman was born in Hazleton and had been a resident of Kingston most of his life. He was well known in Wyoming Valley as a pianist, organist, and director of musical shows. For many years, he played in the orchestra at the old Poli Theater. He was employed as a bookeeper in the county treasurer's office until his retirement because of ill health. A member of Grace Episcopal Church, Kingston, Mr. Holman served many years as vestryman of the church. He was also a member of the Federation of Musicians. Surviving are his wife, the former Genevieve Smith of Kingston and three sons, Howard Jr., at home; Corp. Robert E. Holman, with the U. S. Marine Corps in California, and Corp. John T. Holman, with the U. S. Army in Japan. Body has been removed to the Doron-Hughes Funeral Home, 392 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, Freiends may call tonight 7 to 10.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 9, 1951, Page 8

    Funeral Notice: Howard W. Holman of 376 North Maple Avenue, Kingston, former bookeeper in Luzerne County treasurer's office and a well known musician, was buried yesterday afternoon [February 12, 1951]. Services were conducted in Grace Episcopal Church, Kingston, by Rev. Ralph A. Weatherly. Interment was in Forty Fort Cemetery. Honorary bearers, vestrymen of Grace Church, were Fletcher C. Booker, Alfred Darte, Walter Chamberlain, John J. Sherk, John Ainsworth, and Donald McDonald. Bearers were John Vowler, Stanley Aston, John O'Hara, Frank Moran, Harry Bergen, and Harry VanLoon. Arrangements by Doron-Hughes. Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 13, 1951, Page 16
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    William Allen
    William Allen, 68, of 473 Market Street, Kingston, died yesterday morning [February 8, 1951] in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, where he was admitted Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Allen Was born in Edwardsville, the sone of the late William and Cecilia Allen, and resided most of his life in Plymouth. Surviving are his wife, the former Luella Partington of Plymouth; five children, William Wilkes-Barre Township; Mrs. Margaret Cordick and Theodore, Bound Brook, N. J.; Leonard, Altoona, and Mrs. Cecelia Nallo, Philadelphia; sister, Mrs. Jennie Christian, Roselle Park, N. J.; brother, Hiram, Lincoln Park, Mich.; 22 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral will be held Saturday at 2 from the M. S. Frederick and Sons Funeral Home, 16 East Main Street, Plymough, with Rev. Harold Hatton officiating. Interment will be in Forty Fort Cemetery. Friends may call today from to 5 and 7 to 10.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 9, 1951, Page 8
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    J. Robert Brooks
    J. Robert Brooks, 80, of Mehoopany, died yesterday [February 8, 1951] at Tyler Memorial Hospital, Meshoppen. Born October 18, 1870, in Mehoopany Township, Mr. Brooks was the son of Minor Brooks and Henrietta Robinson Brooks. He was a member of the Methodist Church and Masons Temple Lodge 248 of Tunkhannock. Surviving are his son Foster, Mehoopany; five grandchildren adn two great grandchildren. Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 from the family home with Rev. Kenneth O'Neil officiating. Interment will be in Vaughn Cemetery. Viewing Saturday night at the funeral home in Mehoopany.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 9, 1951, Page 8
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Lewis C. Carpenter
    Lewis C. Carpenter, 68, of North Mehoopany, supervisor of Mehoopany Township, died yesterday [February 8, 1951] at the home of Fred Stull, Mehoopany, where he had resided the last 20 years. Mr. Carpenter was born March 28, 1882, in Mehoopany, the son of Charles and Flora Farr Carpenter. He was a member of the Forkston-Wyndham-Mehoopany Fire Company. Surviving are a brother Cecil, Wyoming; sister, Mrs. Genevieve Hoban, Wilkes-Barre, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held saturday afternoon at 2 from a (sic) funeral home, Mehoopany, with Rev. Kenneth O'Neil officiating. Interment will be in Vaughn Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 9, 1951, Page 8
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Anna Zasimowicz
    Mrs. Anna Zasimowicz of 16 Seneca Street, Forty Fort, died yesterday afternoon [February 9, 1951] at 4:45 in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital where she was admitted January 7. Mrs. Zasimowicz was born in Poland and came to America 47 years ago. She had resided in Forty Fort the past two years and for 45 years prior to that lived on Howard Street, Larksville. She was a member of St. John's Church, Larksville, and the Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Nicholas Tomasak, Forty Fort. The funeral will be held from the home on Monday at 9 with a requiem mass at 930 in St. John's Church, Larksville. Interment will be in the parish cemetery, Dallas.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday February 10, 1951, Page 14
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Edith Mealing
    The death of Mrs. Edith Mealing of 25 Barnum Place occurred at 8:40 last night [February 9, 1951]in General Hospital following an illness of two weeks. She was 60. Mrs. Mealing was born and raised in the Rolling Mill Hill section and attended Wikes-Barre public schools. She was married in 1912 to the late Charles Mealing of Plymouth. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and the Philathea Sunday School Class. Surviving are a sister, Miss Anna Collett, South Orange, N. J. and a niece, Mrs. Beatrice D. Keating, Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1:30 at the Luther M. Kniffen Funeral Home, 465 South Main Street, with interment in Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas. Viewing Sunday afternoon and night.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday February 10, 1951, Page 14
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    John Bloss
    John Bloss, 79, died yesterday [February 9, 1951] afternoon at 12:05 at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hess, Hobbie. In failing health five (sic) years, Mr. Bloss had been bedfast the past eight (sic) years. A lifelong resident of Hobbie, Mr. Bloss had been active in farming since his boyhood. His wife, the former Carrie Crop of Shickshinny, died 32 years ago and he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Hess the past 28 years. He was a member of St. Peter's Reformed Church, Hobbie, and the Adult Bible Class. Surviving are three children, Mrs. Hess, Lyman and Marvin Bloss, all of Hobbie; a brother, Nathan Bloss, Pond Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Moyer, Hobbie, and Mrs. Eliza Kahler, Glen Lyon; also one grandchild and one great-grandchild. The funeral will be held Monday at 1:30 from the funeral home at Hobbie with Rev. Raymond Kehler of St. Peter's Church officiating Interment will be in Silver Maple Cemetery. Viewing Sunday night 7 to 9.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday February 10, 1951, Page 14
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Andrew Harchar
    Andrew Harchar, veteran of World War 1, passed away late yesterday afternoon [February 9, 1951] at his home, 777 Main Street, Edwardsville, following a short illness. Mr. Harchar was born in Wilkes-Barre. He had been employed the past seven years at Niagara Falls, N. Y., as a trainman for the Lehigh Valley Railroad. He was a member of St. Mary's Greek Rite Catholic Church, Kingston, and Andrew Lawrence Post 644, American Legion Swoyersville. Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth Hiedix of Edwardsville; two children, Michael, Niagara Falls, and Betty, at home; also a brother, Joseph, Manville, N.J. and two grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning from the home with a requiem mass in St. Mary's Church.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday February 10, 1951, Page 14
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Catherine Cowley Howley
    Catherine Howley Dies in Pittston Hospital: Mrs. Catherine Howley, 80, mother of Prof. John F. Howley, supervising principal of Pittston Township Schools and a member of the faculty of St. Thomas College, Scranton, died yesterday morning [July 30, 1933] at 2:30 in Pittston Hospital following an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. Howley was born in Minersville, Schuylkill County, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cowley, early settlers of that place. She had resided in the Cork Lane section of Pittston Township for 65 years, the family homestead being at 415 Broad Street. Her husband, Martin (sic) [John] Howley, died about 22 years ago. Throughout her long residence in the Pittston section she made hundreds of acquaintances and all regarded her as a woman of the highest type. She was much devoted to her home and family and was a devout member of St. John's R. C. Church, Pittston, and was also active in the Altar and Rosary Society and other women's organizations of the parish. She had maintained this active interest until a few weeks before her death. Surviving her are the following children: Mrs. John Fleming of Pittston; Mrs. Thomas Moran of Plains; Mrs. Joseph Nolan of Scranton; Mrs. William Evans of Pittston; Edward Howley of Pittston, and Rose, Timothy, and Prof. John F. Howley at home; also 22 grandchildren and 9 great grand-children. Mrs. Howley is also survived by one sister, Winifred Cowley of Wilkes-Barre. The funeral will be held from the famly home, 415 Broad Street, Pittston Township, on Wednesday morning at 9. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:30 in St. John's Church. Interment will be in the family plot, in St. John's Cemetery, Pittston.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, July 31, 1933, Page 11
    Note: Mrs. Howley's husband was John T. Howley. He died May 6, 1911.

    Loving tribute was paid to Mrs. Catherine Howley whose funeral was held yesterday morning [August 2, 1933] from the home, 415 Broad Street, Cork Lane [Pittston Township]. A mass of floral tributes attested to the high regard held for Mrs. Howley. A solemn requiem mass was sung in St. John's Church, Pittston. Rev. Timothy Tierney of New York City was celebrant; Rev. Dudley Tierney of Port Jervis, N.Y. was deacon and Rev. E. J. Melley of Pittston was sub-deacon. Seated in the sanctuary during the mass were Rev. Joseph L. Golden of Exeter; Rev. Thomas J. McHugh of Scranton; Rev. Father Bonaventure McHugh of Springfield, Mass., and Rev. James J. Mulholland of Plains. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery. Bearers, all grandsons, follow: George, Joseph, and Frank Fleming; Earl Evans, Joseph Howley, and Frank Moran.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, August 3, 1933, Page 7.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Edward J. Howley
    Edward J. Howley of 6 George Street, Pittston, died in Pittston Hospital yesterday afternoon [July 5, 1946] at 5:30 after an illness of three weeks. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Howley, and had been employed as a moulder by the Pittston Stove Works. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, the Holy Name Society and the Iron Moulders' Union. Surviving are a brother, James, of Pittston, and three sisters: Mrs. Robert McHugh, Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. Richard Messett (sic) Pittston, and Mrs. Harry Houston, Avoca. the body has been removed to the funeral home, 67 William Street, Pittston, for the funeral.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, July 6, 1946, Page 16

     Funeral Notice: Edward J. Howley of 6 George Street, Pittston, was buried from the funeral home, 67 William Street, Pittston, yesterday morning [July 9. 1946] at 9. Rev. John O'Brien was celebrant of a solemn requirem mass at 9:30 in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, assisted by Rev. Josph W. Breslin, deacon, and Rev. Joseph L. Barry, sub-deacon. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Bearers were Joseph Murphy, James Kirby, Frank Bubul, Edward Market, William Schultz, and George T. Wachs. Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, July 9, 1946, Page 16
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Danell Watkins
    Danell Watkins, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Watkins, of 4555 Whitaker Avenue, Philadelphia, former residents of this city, died in the Jewish Hospital, Philadelphia, June 29, following a brief illness. She is survived by her parents and the following sisters, Lois and Luretha, as well as her paternal parents (sic), Mrs. Anne Watkins Harding, and her maternal parent (sic) Mrs. Mary A. Owens. Mrs. Watkins was the former Catherine Owens. Funeral services were held from the Tuesday with the Rev. John W. Himes pastor of the Wyoming Avenue Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in Greenmount Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, July 6, 1946, Page 16
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Elizabeth Tierney Howley
    Pittston, May 19, 1906: At 3:30 o'clock this morning occurred the death of Mrs. Edward Howley at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James McAndrew, in Cork Lane. She is survived by the following children, John Patrick, Martin, Mrs. James McAndrew; Mrs. Harry Crane, and Sister Mary Carmel , of Philadelphia. The deceased was a most refined and amiable old lady and her death causes much sorrow. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock with a requiem high mass in St. John's Church and interment in St. John's cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Pittston Section, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, May 19, 1906, Page 8

     Pittston, May 22, 1906: A large concourse of relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs. Edward Howley, which took place this morning from the home of her daughter, Mrs. James McAndrew, in Pittston township. A high mass of requiem was celebrated in St. John's church at 9:30 o'clock by Rev. M. J. Manley, who also delivered the eulogy. The pall bearers were Thomas Clark, Thos. Reaney, John Howley, and Patrick Ford. Interment was made in St. John's cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Pittston Section, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, May 22, 1906, Page 3
    Submitted by Claire Moran

         John Howley
    John Howley, Sr., died Saturday night [May 6, 1911] at 11 o'clock at the family home in Cork Lane. Mr. Howley has not been in the best of health for the past year, but was able to be about until a week ago when he took to his bed. Deceased was born in Ireland and came to this country, settlling in Cork Lane where he has since resided. He was well known, and is survived by his wife and the following children: Belinda Rose, Winifred, Timothy, Edward, and John at home; Mrs. John Fleming of West Pittston; Mrs. Thomas Moran of Hudson; and Mrs. William Hunt of Pittston; also three sisters and one brother: Mrs. James McAndrew, and Mrs. Henry Crane of Cork Lane; Sister M. Carmel of Philadelphia, and Martin Howley of Cork Lane. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning with a mass of requiem in St. John's R. C. Church and interment in St. John's Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, May 8, 1911, Page 18 Pittston News Section
    Note: John Howley's wife was Catherine Cowley Howley.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Sister Mary Carmel Howley, I.H.M.
    Sister Mary Carmel, Pittston Native, Dies: Funeral of Sister Mary Carmel of Immaculate Heart Order, Pittston native, who died Tuesday night [December 14, 1954] at Villa Marie, Wernersville, was held yesterday morning from the West Chester mother house. Interment was at West Chester. Sister Mary Carmel, who was 94, had been stationed at the mother house and had been in failing health since a fall last February in which she broke her hip. She was the former Mary Howley, daughter of the late Edward and Bessie Tierney Howley of Pittston. She entered the order in May, 1884, and was professed in 1886. Sister Mary Carmel was an aunt of the late John Howley, who was superintendent of Pittston Township School District. Among the survivors are thse nieces and nephews: Sister M. Augusta, RSM, Bayside, Long Island, N.Y.; Miss Mary Moran and Mrs. Carl Balz, Wilkes-Barre; Mary, George, and Margaret Fleming, Rose and Timothy Howley, Joseph Crane, Mrs. Catherine Connors, Mrs. Joseph Tierney, Mrs. William Evans, Mrs. Richard Missitt, and James Howley, all of Pittston; Frank Moran, and Mrs. Charles Totten, Kingston, and Frank Fleming, Stroudsburg.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, December 17, 1954, Page 20
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Antoinette Bobowicz
    Antoinette Bobowicz Dies At Nanticoke: Mrs. Antoinette Bobowicz died yesterday afternoon [December 16, 1954] at 4:50 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Sokolowski, 12 West Grand Street, Nanticoke, after an illness. Deceased was born in Poland and resided in Nanticoke 60 years. She was the grandmother of Rev. Edward Sokolowski, assistant pastor of St. Cecelia's Church, Exeter, and the mother of Sister Anacleta, Bernardine Order, stationed at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hazleton. Mrs. Bobowicz was a member of St. Mary's Church, Nanticoke; Third Order of St. Francis, Purgatorial Society and Polish Women's Alliance, Group 434. Other suviving children: Frank, Leo, and Mrs. Charles Sokolowski, all of Nanticoke; Mrs. Nicholas Pratko, Alden; Mrs. John Witoslawski, Philadelphia; 17 grandchidlren, 10 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral will be held from the Drapiewski Funeral Home, 14 West Green Street, Nanticoke, Monday at 10 with a solemn high mass of requiem at 10:30 in St. Mary's Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call tonight 7 to 10 and thereafter 2 to 4 and 7 to 10.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, December 17, 1954, Page 20
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Paul J. Micklas
    Paul J. Micklas, 34, a Marine veteran of World War II, who was wounded during the Battle of Tarawa, died yesterday morning [December 16, 1954] in Pittston Hospital, where he was admitted December 14 as a medical patient. He resided at 15 Ford Street, Browntown, Pittston Township. A brother, Robert Micklas, was killed in action in June, 1945, while fighting with the Marines in the Battle for Okinawa. Mr. Micklas was born in Pittston Township, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Micklas. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, and its Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Castellani, a brother, Martin, Pittston Township; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Roman, Pittston, and Miss Lucille Micklas, Pittston Township; also his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Kathryn Heston, Pittston Township. Funeral will be held from the funeral home, 251 William Street, Pittston, Monday morning at 9 with a requiem mass at 9:30 in St. John's Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, December 17, 1954, Page 20
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Susan Hilton
    Rites Saturday for Mrs. Susan Hilton: Mrs. Susan M. Hilton, 79, formerly of Edwardsville, died Wednesday [December 15, 1954] at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Briener, 116 Grant Street, Easton. Ill for the past 11 days, she was the widow of Thomas Hilton, who died in 1950. Funeral services will be held tonight at 8 at the funeral home, Berwick Street, Easton, with further services Saturday afternoon at 2 at the Edward T. Edwards Funeral Home, 717 Main Street, Edwardsville. There will be viewing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Greenwood Cemetery. Born in Wales on June 7, 1875, Mrs. Hilton was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Scott Hill. She came to this country in 1911 and lived most of her life in Edwardsville. She moved to Easton four years ago. While in Edwardsville, she was a member of Edwards Memorial Church and the Woman's Missionary Society of the church, and the Cambrian Club of Wilkes-Barre. She was a member of Second Methodist church, Easton, and the WSCS of the church. Surviving in addition to her daughter with whom she resided, are a son, Ronald, of Johnson Cicty, N.Y.; two other daughters, Mrs. Julian F. Gunton, of Easton, and Mrs. John Comuntzis, of Canton, N.Y.; one brother, John Hill, of Kingston; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Walp, of Brown's Terrace, Easton RD 4; Mrs. William Saunders, of Ontario, Can., and Mrs. Anna Cole, of Kingston; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, December 17, 1954, Page 20
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Catherine Howley
    The funeral of Catherine Howley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Howley, of 213 1/2 Broad Street, was held yesterday morning at 9:45 and was attended by scores of friends. Rev. Joseph L. McHugh was celebrant of a requiem high mass in St. John's church at 10:15. Miss Helen Keating sang an "Ave Maria" at the offertory, and "Beautiful Land on High" at the conclusion of the services. At the end of the mass Mrs. W. H. Fanning sang, "Jesus I Come." During the mass Monsignor P. C. Winters and Rev. W. L. Cawley were seated in the sanctuary. Interment was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were Patrick and Frank Keating, Joseph and Francis Moran, and George and Frank Fleming. There were may floral tributes and classmates of deceased, pupils of the Seventh grade of St. John's school, attended the chruch services in a body. As the time for interment drew near, and while her sons, Billy and Edward, were ill, Mrs. Howley yesterday morning gave birth to a son, the tenth born to them. The sad circumstances caused by the death of the little girl and the serious illness of one of her brothers, has caused much sympathy for the bereft parents.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 29, 1930, Pittston News, Page 30
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    James J. Howley
    James J. Howley, Sr., a former well known resident of North Washington Street, this city, died on Tuesday night [June 27, 1933] at his home in Darby. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Fred Ange, Mrs. John Sweaney (sic), Mrs. Carl Staub, John, James, and Isable, all of Philadelphia. Mrs. Julia Connor of this city is a sister. The funeral will be held from the home on Saturday morning with a high mass of requiem in Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 9. The body will arrive in this city at 1:30 and taken to St. Mary's Cemtery, Hanover, for burial.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, June 30, 1933, Page 19
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Angelo Roberti
    A sudden attack which he suffered Thursday afternoon at 2 [June 29, 1933], proved fatal to Anbelo (sic) of Edith Street, Old Forge. Mr. Roberti had been aparently in good health and complained of no illness up and until the time he was stricken. His death will be learned with much grief among many friends and acquaintances. He held membership in several Italian fraternal organizations and resided in Old Forge for the past twenty-five years. Surviving are his widow, Lena; a son, Rocco; three daughters, Frances, Florence and Angeline; a brother Nicholas a a sister Mrs. Ross Carey.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, June 30, 1933, Page 19
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Lizetta Kemmerer Anstett
    Lizetta Kemmerer Anstett, 67, widow of Frank Anstett, well known building contractor, died yesterday afternoon [June 29, 1933] at her home, 336 Blackman Street, after several weeks illness of complications. She was a member of St. Boniface Church and St. Elizabeth and Purgatorial Societies. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lewis Blaum of Wilkes-Barre, and Miss Mame Anstett at home; also the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Conrad Hochreiter, Mrs. Anthony Schmidt, Henry, Jacob, Frank, Fred, William, and Peter Kemmerer. She also leaves two grandchildren.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, June 30, 1933, Page 19
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Julius Reichman
    Julius Reichman, 54, Mount Pleasant, and a brother of Joseph Reichman of 28 Carey Avenue; this city, died on Wednesday night [June 28, 1933] in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Surviving are his wife and four children. The funeral will be held to morrow with burial at Mount Pleasant.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, June 30, 1933, Page 19
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Daniel Dover
    Daniel Dover, 69, Bunker Hill, died yesterday morning [June 29, 1933] in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Surviving are his wife and three children, William of Trucksville, Mrs. Sadie Thomas of Kingston, and Albert of Trucksville. The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 3 with services in charge of Rev. S. E. Davies, pastor of Bennett Presbyterian Church, Luzerne. Burial will be in the family plot in Carverton Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, June 30, 1933, Page 19
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. William Jordan
    Mrs. William Jordan died early yesterday morning [June 29, 1933] at her home 205 South Webster Avenue, Scranton. She was stricken with a paralytic stroke on Monday night after returning from services at St. Ann's Monastery. Besides her husband she is survived three sisters, Mrs. Winifred Butler of this city, Mrs. John Kelly of Scranton, and Mr. (sic) James Murray of Ireland, and four brothers, John Murray of this city, Thomas of Scranton, and Michael and Patrick Murray of Ireland.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, June 30, 1933, Page 19
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Benjamin R. Jones
    Benjamin R. Jones, 71, of 80 Short Street, Edwardsville, died on Saturday morning [December 4, 1948] at his home following a stroke suffered two months ago. A native of Wales, he came to this country as a young man. He was a member of Odd Fellows, Order of Maccabees and Edwards Memorial Church, Edwardsville. Surviving are two daughters, Florence and Esther, both at home; brother, William Jones, Luzerne. Funeral will be held from the home Tuesday at 2 with Rev. J. C. Wetzel of Edwards Memorial Church officiating. Interment in Memorial Shrine Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 6, 1948, Page 9
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mary Ancin
    Mrs. Mary Ancin, widow of the late Stephen Ancin, died yesterday morning [December 5, 1939] at 4 at her home, 284 State Street, Larksville, after a four weeks illness. Her husband was killed in a mine accident in 1929. Deceased was a member of St. Stephen's Church and its societies. Surviving are two sons, Lawrence and John Ancin. The funeral will be held from the Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, Plymouth, Thursday morning at 9 with a requiem mass at 9:30 in St. Stephen's Church, Plymouth. Interment in the parish cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, December 6, 1939, Page 11.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Maryanna Praszkiewicz
    Mrs. Maryanna Praszkiewicz, 49, died early yesterday morning [December 5, 1939] at her home, 827 North Pennsylvania Avenue, after a short illness. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Church and its Altar and Rosary Society and the Third Order of St. Francis. Surviving are six children, Mrs. Frank Kowalski and John of this city and Helen, Walter, Stanley, and Mary, all at home. Two grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held from the home on Saturday morning at 9 with a requiem mass at 9:30 in St. Stanislaus’ Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, December 6, 1939, Page 11.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Susanna Kozdemba
    Mrs. Susanna Kozdemba died late monday night [December 4, 1939] at her home, 630 North Main Street, after several weeks illness of complications. The funeral will be held from the home on Thursday morning at 9 with a requiem mass at 9:30 in Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. She leaves her husband, Lawrence, and a daughter, Mary.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, December 6, 1939, Page 11.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Peter Lavelle (Bridget Garrahan)
    Mrs. Peter Lavelle, 18 Nicholson Street, Plains, died early yesterday morning [December 5, 1939] in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, where she had been a patient for medical treatment. Mrs. Lavelle, a lifelong resident of Plains Township, was the former Bridget Grrahan (sic). She was a member of Sacred Heart R. C. Church of Plains and its Altar and Rosary Society. Besides her husband she leaves eight children, Catherine, Mary, Anthony, Agnes, and Eugene Lavelle all at h ome, and Martin, Thomas, and Gerald Kirby all of Rochester, N.Y. A brother, Martin Garrahan, Rochester, and a sister, Mrs. Martin Foy, Plains, also survive. The funeral will be held from the home on Thursday morning at 9 with a requiem mass at 9:30 in Sacred Heart Church, Plains. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, December 6, 1939, Page 11.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Mary Miller
    Mrs. Mary Miller, 86, native of St. Clair, Pa., died yesterday morning [December 5, 1939] at her home, 35 North Hancock Street, after an illness of complications. The funeral will be held from the Klein Funeral Home, 243 South Washington Street, Thursday morning at 9 with a requiem mass at 9:30 in St. Nicholas’s Church. Interment in Denison Cemetery. Friends may view remains tonight from 7 to 10. Surviving are two sons, Frank Miller of Forth Fort and Edward Miller of Wilkes-Barre and a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Basso of this city. Her husband John Miller, died in 1935.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, December 6, 1939, Page 11.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Gus Wandell
    Mrs. James McManus, Mary Street, Ashley, has received word of the death of her sister, Mrs. Gus Wandell which occurred at her home in Allentown Saturday night [December 2, 1939]. Mrs. Wandell is survived by her husband and parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Herman of Allentown and her sister at Ashley. Funeral services will be held today [December 6] at Allentown.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, December 6, 1939, Page 11.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Michael Yeager
    Mrs. Michael Yeager, 79, died on Monday [December 4, 1939] at her home, Nescopeck R. D. 1, following a lingering illness. Surviving are her husband and seven children, Lewis Yeager and Mrs. John Herring, Berwick; John Yeager, Nuremberg; Daniel Yeager, Zenith; Mrs. Ross Herring, Nescopeck, and Raymond and Moss Yeager, both at home. Fifteen grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 10 from the Keichner Funeral Home, Berwick, Rev. W. A. Kuntzleman of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Nescopeck, officiating.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, December 6, 1939, Page 11.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Pearl Yezefski
    Mrs. Pearl Yezefski, 50, died yesterday morning [December 5, 1939] at 12:10 at her home 111 Elk Avenue, Korn Krest. Deceased was born in Nanticoke and lived in Korn KIrest for 28 years. She was a member of Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood, and Altar and Rosary Society. Her husband, Peter, died 12 years ago. These children survive: Mrs. Ramon Grapski, Pottsville; Henry, Nanticoke; Mrs. Stanley Shilko, Korn Krest; Mrs. Aloysius Fisher, Korn Krest; Joseph, Elizabeth, and Raymond at home; brothers and sisters, Mrs. John Repotski, Glen Lyon; Mrs. John Chesko, Nanticoke; William Baranski, Hanover Green; Stanley and John Baranski, Korn Krest; Mrs. Anthony Zegarski, Korn Krest; Mrs. Walter Szczecinski, Hunlock Creek; four grandsons. Funeral will be held from the home Saturday morning at 8:30. A requiem mass will be read in Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, December 6, 1939, Page 11.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Anthony Bilski
    Anthony Bilski, 65, died early yesterday morning [December 5, 1939], at his home, 39 Nicholson Street, Plains Township, after several days illness of complications. He has no immediate survivors. The body was removed to the Mikelski Funeral Home, Plains, from where the funeral will be held.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, December 6, 1939, Page 11.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Frank Kownacki
    Frank Kowancki, 62, well known and respected resident of Plains, who died on Monday night [December 4, 1939], will be buried from the family home, 129 Carey Street, Thursday morning at 9 with a requiem mass at 9:30 in SS. Peter and Paul's Church. Interment in the parish cemetery. Mr. Kownacki is survived by a wife, Catherine, and six children, Raymond S., John, Frank, Emily, and Walter Kownacki, Plains, and Mrs. Joseph Teleski, Philadelphia. Eleven grandchildren also survive. Two sisters, Mrs. Stanley Szweda and Mrs. Adam Gillis, Philadelphia, and two stepsons, Stanley Shubert, Detroit, and Joseph Shubert, Plains also survive.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, December 6, 1939, Page 11.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Joseph G. Osborne
    Joseph G. Osborne, a highly respected resident of Dorranceton, died on Saturday morning [December 3, 1904] after a short illness. He was nearly 79 years of age. He is survived by his wife and four chldren--Franklin P. and Jeanette B. of Dorranceton, Mrs. George Zinner of Wilkes-Barre, and Theron G. of Luzerne Borough. The funeral will occur at the house this afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Stephen Jay to officiate. Interment will be at Forty Fort. Deceased was one of the few remaining types of the manhood that developed in pioneer times--a manhood whose courage, integrity, and religious faith and zeal are an inspiration to those that come after. He was a son of William and Elizabeth Holden Osborne, and was born at what is now Lackawanna, Lackawanna County. He was the youngest of eight children, all of whom have passed away except William H. of Nicholson and Elizabeth Milligan of Mill City, Pa. The family was of Puritan origin. The grandfather, a physician, had emigrated from Connecticut in time to be of service to the Continental Army during the Revolution. In 1790, with his family he came into Wyoming Valley settling just across the river from Falling Spring. The father of Joseph was then a boy of 12 years.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 5, 1904, Page 18.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Jesse T. Welter
    The funeral of Jesse T. Welter, who died on Tuesday [December 13, 1904] at Luzerne Borough, will be held from the home of S. C. Bunnell at 2 o’clock on Friday afternoon and at the Methodist Church at Luzerne Borough at 2:30 o’clock. Mr. Welter was a descendant of Henry Welter, born in Germany in 1735 and who served for three years in the Revolutionary War, being a member of Sullivan’s army in its expedition against the Six Nations. Deceased was a son of Conrad Welter and (sic) was one of a family of sixteen of New Jersey, who died in 1892 at children (sic), being born August 29, 1825 at Vienna, Warren County, N. J. He was married on Aug. 23, 1846, to Jane Hoite Luzerne Borough. Ten children were born to them, of who six are living--Mrs. S. C. Bunnell and Mrs. Warren Wilson of Luzerne Borough, Mrs. Labar of Moosic, Mrs. Reese of Providence, Saron Konrad Welter of Scranton and William H. D. Welter of Larksville. In addition to these he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Joseph T. Welter of Dorranceton, Jacob W. Welter of Pittston, Isaiah B. Welter of Iowa, Mrs. W. O. Ferrell of Luzerne, Benjamin S. Welter of Avoca, John S. Welter, Abram Welter, and Theodore Welter of Stroudsburg, Pa. He is also survived by twenty-two grandchildren and thirteeenb great grandchildren.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, December 15, 1904, Page 20.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Infant McCrossin
    The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John McCrossin died at the home, 36 South Hancock Street, yesterday morning [December 16, 1904] at 2 o’clock after one week’s illness. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 1:30 and interment in Hanover Cemetery.
    Published in the Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, December 17, 1904, Page 26.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    John Puati
    John, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Puati, of Spring street, died yesterday afternoon [December 16, 1904] of convulsions. The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The interment will be in the City Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, December 17, 1904, Page 26.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    James Smith
    James, the 2 year and 4 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Smith, died at their home, 201 South Main street, yesterday morning [December 4, 1904] at 8:30 o’clock, after ten hours’ illness of membraneous croup. Deceased was a bright child and the parents have the sympathy of the community. The funeral, which will be private, will take place this afternoon at 4 o’clock. The remains will be interred at Hanover.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 5, 1904, Page 18.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Margaret Malloy
    The friends of Mrs. Margaret Malloy will be grieved to learn of her death, which occurred on Saturday evening [December 17, 1904] at 7 o’clock, at the home, 655 North Franklin street, after a brief illness of pleurisy. She was a devout member of St. Mary’s Church and had a fide (sic) of friends. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Malloy, and the following children: Mrs. Thomas Durkin, Mrs. Robert Gibbons, and John Malloy. The funeral will take place on Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock with a high mass of requiem at St. Mary’s Church. The remains will be laid to rest in the family plot at Hanover Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 19, 1904, Page 24.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    James Sweeney
    James Sweeney of 199 Darling street, died yesterday [December 22, 1904] after a brief illness of pneumonia. Deceased was a highly respected citizen and was a consistent Christian and his sudden demise will cause deep sorrow. He is survived by his wife and the following children: John, Edward, William, Thomas, Gertrude and Joseph. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 9 o’clock with requiem mass in St. Mary’s Church at 10 o’clock and interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, December 23, 1904, Page 24.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    John Judge
    Mr. and Mrs. George Judge of Cork Lane [Pittston Twp.] are mourning the loss of their son John, aged 2 years and 4 months, who died yesterday morning [January 8, 1905]. The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock and interment will be in Market Street Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, January 9, 1905, Page 18.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Charles Carter
    Charles Carter died yesterday morning [January 22, 1905] about 5 o’clock at the home of his son, Thomas, Plymouth, after a short illness. Mr. Carter underwent an operation about two weeks ago and was recovering nicely from its effects when he was stricken with cramps on Friday. Deceased was a well known and respected resident of Plymouth having settled there with his son in the year 1881. He was born at Ashton, Cornwall, England, Dec. 21, 1815, and had passed his 89th birthday. He is survived by three sons and one daughter--John, Thomas, Frank and Alice; also by twenty-three grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Services will be conducted at the house and interment will be made in the Shanee Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Scranton papers please copy.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, January 23, 1905, Page 16.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Miss Mary Lee
    After a brief illness Miss Mary Lee, daughter of the late John Q. Lee of Plymouth, died at her home in Scranton yesterday [February 9, 1905]. She was 20 years of age and has resided in Scranton for the past three years. She was well known in this section and has many friends.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 10, 1905, Page 20.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Winifred Kirwan
    Mrs. Winifred Morris Kirwin died at her residence, South Washington street, at 6 o’clock last evening [February 9, 1905] of exhaustion following pneumonia. Mrs. Kirwin was the widow of the late M. F. Kirwin and was a resident of Wilkes-Barre for the last forty years. She was a woman possessed of many sterling qualities. She was a a liberal, broad minded and her charity and benevolence was one of her predominant traits--the poor she ever befriended. “Whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth.” and like so many of God’s children she, too, had her sorrows and trials, the greatest of which was the death of her dearly loved son, the late Dr. George H. Kirwin, from which blow she never wholly recovered. Everything that skill and tenderness could do failed to restore her shattered health and she died surrounded by her family. She was 76 years old and is survived by two daughters--Mother Mary Gertrude of St. Mary’s Convent, and Miss Maria C. and her grandson, George H. Kirwan.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 10, 1905, Page 20.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    James Mulhern
    James Mulhern of North Grant Street died on Saturday evening [February 11, 1905] from heart disease, after a short illness. The deceased is survived by the following brothers and sister: Green Mulhern, Sylvester Mulhern, and Anna Mulhern, and his aged mother. The funeral will take place on Tuesday morning from his late home with a high mass of requiem at St. Mary’s Church. Interment in Hanover Cemetery. Friends are kindly requested to omit flowers.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 13, 1905, Page 18.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Daniel H. Crossley (Kate Weiss)
    Death of Mrs. D. H. Crossley: Mrs. Daniel H. Crossley died at 3 o’clock on Tuesday morning [February 14, 1905] at her home in Sayre from typhoid fever, aged 30 years. Her former home was in this city, but she left here ten years ago and moved to Sayre, where her husband is an engineer on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Mrs. Crossley’s maiden name was Miss Kate Weiss. She visited in Wilkes-Barre two weeks ago last Sunday and was taken ill the following day. She is survived by her husband; also by her mother, Mrs. H. Rhodes of this city; a sister, Mrs. G. Wallace, of this city, and two brothers, Arkless Weiss of this city and William P. Weiss of Tunkhannock. The funeral will be held at her late home in Sayre this evening and the body will be brought to Wilkes-Barre on Thursday morning for interment.
    Published in the Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 15, 1905, Page 18.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Catharine Eicke
    Mrs. Catharine Eicke Dead: Mrs. Catharine Eicke, widow of the late Sydney Eicke, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. S. Stark at Plainsville on Wednesday morning [February 15, 1905] of general debility, aged 84 years. She is survived by the following children, who are all married: Mrs. W. S. Stark, Mrs. George Elston, Mrs. William McCaa, George F. and Arthur Eicke. The funeral will be held at the home of W. S. Stark, Plansville on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment in Hollenbeack Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 17, 1905, Page 16.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Michael H. Ruddy
    M. H. Ruddy of Parsons Dead: Michael H. Ruddy, for many years a prominent resident of Miner’s Mills, but of late years a resident of Parsons, died yesterday morning [February 19, 1905] at 2 o’clock at his home at the corner of Main Street and Hollenback avenue, Parsons, aged 75. He is survived by his wife and the following stepchildren: Mrs. Michael Clark and William J. Walsh, and Michael Walsh, at home. Mr. Ruddy for a great many years conducted a hotel and grocery store in Miner’s Mills and only a few years ago retired from business. The funeral will be held from the late residence on Wednesday morning at 9:30 o’clock with a requiem mass at 10 o’clock at St. Dominic’s Church, Parsons. Interment will be at Hanover.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 20, 1905, Page 16.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    John Kosloski
    KILLED AT AVOCA: Young Man Who Had Just Started Mining: John Kosloski, aged 24 years, was instantly killed by a fall of rock in the Hillside mine at Avoca on Monday evening [February 21, 1905]. He had been working night shift and on Saturday was given a place mining. He brought his brother Edward with him as laborer. Deceased had been in this country only a few years. His brother is making an effort to give the body proper burial. Deceased was a Russian Pole.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 22, 1905, Page 16.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Alice DeLong
    Alice DeLong, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy DeLong of 30 Fort Street [Forty Fort], died Sunday night [February 15, 1920] following a week’s illness of bronchial pneumonia. Besides her parents she is survived by one sister, Ruth. Owing to the illness of Mr. DeLong, who is suffering from pneumonia, the services will be private. A short service will be held at the home this evening at 7:30, Rev. G. M. Bell, pastor of Kingston Methodist Church, officiating. The remains will be removed Wednesday morning to Loyalville, where interment will be made in Loyalville Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 17, 1920, Page 20.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Jacob Poff
    Death of Mrs. Jacob Poff: Mrs. Jacob Poff, aged 40 died last evening [February 19, 1920] at her home on Curry Hill [Plymouth], following child birth. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ertz, her husband and Luther Ertz, and Mrs. William Delcher, children by a former marriage, and Evaline, Leona, Elmer, and Baby Poff. The funeral will be held Monday at a time to be announced later.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 20, 1920, Page 9
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Kate Dunn
    Death of Mrs. Dunn: Mrs. Kate Dunn of 247 North River Street, died at 2:30 yesterday [November 30, 1904] afternoon of stomach trouble, aged 46 years. She is survived by her husband and son John, and a sister Mrs. Mary Goldsmith of Chicago.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre PA, Thursday, December 1, 1904, Page 8.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Leona Tucker
    Death of Infant: Leona, aged 10 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Tucker of 26 Bruce Lane died yesterday afternoon [February 19, 1920] of pneumonia. The funeral announcement will be made later.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre PA, Friday, February 20, 1920, Page 13
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    George C. Glaser
    Driver in Bus Accident Dies: Arm Amputated and Blook Tranfused in Futile Try to Save Life: George C. Glaser, 28, of 223 Barney Street, operator of a Frank Martz interstate bus which overturned near Elbridge, N. Y., on Saturday morning and injured four of 15 passengers, died yesterday morning [August 21, 1933] at 11 in Good Shepherd Hospital at Syracuse, N. Y. Glaser’s left arm was amputated and blood transfusions were made on Saturday night in an attempt to save his life. He was a native of Columbiana, O., and came to this city about three years ago when he obtained work as a driver for the Frank Martz Company. He leaves his wife, one daughter, Ruth; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Glaser of Columbiana, Ohio, a sister Ariel and a brother, Paul, both of Columbiana. The body was shipped to Amsterdam, N. Y., the home of his wife from where the funeral will be held. Members of the family said last night that drivers for the Martz Company plan to attend the funeral in a body. The bus, bound for Rochester, left this city on Friday night. Rain had drenched southern New York State and the bus skidded, left the highway and overturned down a small embankment. Michael Lennan of Buffalo is the only passenger still in a hospital. He is at Auburn, N.Y. with a wrenched back and bruises. John Garfey of Philadelphia, Miss Mary McFadd of Philadelphia, and Frederick Hicks of Cleveland were injured in the crash.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, August 22, 1933, Page 18.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. John Y. Hutnick
    Mrs. J. Y. Hutnick Dies At Town Line: Mrs. John Y. Hutnick, 57, a well known and highly esteemed resident of Plymouth, died early yesterday morning [September 1, 1933] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Beretsky, Town Line, where she had been visiting for some time. Mrs. Hutnick had been ill for several weeks and went to Town Line in hope of regaining her health. Deceased was born in Austria and had been a resident of Plymouth for more than 40 years. She was a devout member of SS. Peter and Paul’s Greek Catholic Church, Plymouth, and was active in societies of that congregation. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Michael, Andrew, Peter, Stephen and Catherine Yaworchak, all at home, and Mrs. George Beretsy (sic) of Town Line. A sister, Mrs. John Kerl of California and three grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held from the family home, 24 Templeton Lane Plymouth, on Monday morning at 9 with high mass of requiem in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church at 9:30. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery at Hanover.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, September 2, 1933, Page 24.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Patrick J. O'Hara
    Patrick J. O’Hara, 79, a well known and esteemed resident of 100 East Park Place, Kingston, died this morning [September 26, 1933] at 1:30 at his home, following an illness. Mr. O’Hara’s only survivor is his daughter, Mrs. S. M. R. O’Hara, deputy attorney general of Pennsylvania and president of Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women. Mr. O’Hara was employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad for more than 40 years, retiring about 15 years ago.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, September 26, 1933, Page 22.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Fred G. Ash
    Former Local Man Accident Victim: Fred G. Ash, Struck by Car in Philadelphia, Dies Fred G. Ash, 47, of Philadelphia, a former resident of this city, died yesterday morning [October 6, 1933] as a result of injuries received last Sunday evening when he was struck by an automobile while crossing a street near his home. Mr. Ash left this city about twenty years ago to take up residence in Detroit, Mich. He was a World War veteran, having entered the service on July 1, 1918, within ten days of which date he was transported with the American Expeditionary Forces to France, where he was promptly placed in active war duty as a member of Company H, 337th Infantry. An electrician by vocation, the deceased was gassed during the Battle of the Argonne, while in the act of laying lines of communication. He never recovered from the effects of his war injury, which no doubt lessened his chances of recovery from the accident suffered in civil life. The deceased is survived by six brothers; William, Harry, Thomas, and James, Wilkes-Barre; Charles, Kingston; Stanley, Philadelphia; and two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Hay, Wilkes-Barre; and Mrs. Joseph H. Geis, Jr., Philadelphia. The body will be brought from Philadelphia for interment in the family plot at Oaklawn Cemetery. The funeral announcement will be made later.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, October 7, 1933, Page 30
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Oscar J. Hankey
    Oscar L. Hankey, 29, 30 Church Street, Hanover Green, was claimed by death at an early hour yesterday morning [July 24,1933]. Deceased was well known in Nantocke vicinity and enjoyed the esteem of all who knew him. He was a member of Nanticoke Moose Lodge and St. John’s Lutheran Church. He was born in Nanticoke and better known to his friends as “Dutch.” He attended the local public schools and was well known in athletic circles, having played baseball and basketball with the Nanticoke Sliders and also played basketball on Dribblers quartet. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Hankey, he is survived by his wife and two children, Donald and Lois; also the following brothers and sisters, Fred, at Hanover Green; Carl, at home; Mrs. Olga Voeste of Hanover Green, and Mrs. Clara Parsons of Detroit. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home with Rev. Dr. H. A. F. Kern, pastor of the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Nanticoke officiating. Interment will be in Nanticoke Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, July 25, 1933, Page 19.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    John D. Mallory
    John D. Mallory, 72, a former resident of Luzerne, died yesterday [July 24, 1933] at Retreat Alms Home. Friends or relatives are asked to communicate with Dr. P. W. Greene, superintendent at Retreat.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, July 25, 1933, Page 19.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Oscar Lewis
    Mrs. Oscar Lewis, 90, a life long resident of Sullivan and Columbia Counties, died on Sunday afternoon [July 23, 1933] at her home in Benton. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. A. C. Shaw of Kingston. Funeral services will be held at her home in Benton on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, July 25, 1933, Page 19.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Julia Buckshin
    The death of Mrs. Julia Buckshin occured on Sunday night [July 23, 1933] at the family home, 22 River Road, Port Griffith, following a lingering illness. She was a member of St. Michael’s Greek Catholic Church. Besides her husband, Frank, she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Anthony Callalo, Wilkes-Barre; Frank, Anna, Julia, and Helen, all at home; three brothers, Alex, Anthony and Michael Kovack, Scranton.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, July 25, 1933, Page 19.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Michael Matiskella
    The funeral of Michael Matiskella will be held this morning [July 25, 1933] at 9 from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Martha Burba, 83 South Thomas Avenue, Kingston. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Hedwig’s Church, Kingston at 9:30. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery at Dallas. Surviving are the following children, all residents of Kingston; Felix, Lottie, Peter, Victor, Matthew, and Mrs. Martha Burba. Mr. Matiskella was a resident of Kingston for 30 years.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, July 25, 1933, Page 19.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. George Davey
    West Pittston friends of Mrs. George Davey, 40, of Matamoras have learned with regret of her death which occurred Saturday [July 22, 1933]. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Hosier of West Pittston. She was a graduate of Pittston High School and for many years was employed as bookkeeper by the J. E. Patterson Lumber Company, Pittston. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Robert Edgar, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Robert Davey of Matamoras, Bernard Franklin Hosier of Lehighton, Mrs. William H. Anderson, Calvin H., Edgar R. and Leon G. Hosier of West Pittston and Mrs. Louis McFeters of Pittston. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2:30 from the home of her sister in Matamoras. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, July 25, 1933, Page 19.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Theresa Cardascia
    The funeral of Ms. Theresa Cardascia will be held this afternoon at 2:30 from the home, 15 Hilldale Avenue, Hilldale. Services will be conducted by Rev. P. T. Brocious, pastor of Plains Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. S. Scalera, pastor of Italian Presbyterian Church, this city. Burial will be in West Pittston Cemetery. Mrs. Cardascia was the widow of Felice Cardascia, a member of the Pittston police force under former Mayor William H. Gillespie, who died as a result of injuries recieved when he fell while alighting from a street car near Parsonage Street while en route to his home for dinner.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, July 25, 1933, Page 19.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Attorney John M. Carr
    Attorney J. M. Carr Dies at Hazleton: The funeral of Attorney John M. Carr, 71, who died on Sunday [July 23, 1933] at his home, 24 East Green Street, Hazleton, will be held this morning from the family residence. A high mass of requiem will be offered at 9 in St. Gabriel’s Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery at Hazleton. Deceased was one of the first pupils to attend the Mining and Mechanical Institute of Freeland. He was a son of the late Thomas and Rose Carr of Drifton. After graduating from West Chester State Normal School, he taught in Clinton Park. In 1887 he accepted a position as teacher in Wilkes-Barre public schools. Later he served as vice principal of the local high school until he was admitted to the Luzerne County Bar in April 1893. He was a member of the Hazleton Council, Knights of Columbus and for the last year was head of the Fourth Degree in the Hazleton K. of C. He was a member of Luzerne County Bar Association and St. Gabriel’s Church, Hazleton. Surviving are his wife, Mary Turnbach Carr and the following children: Thomas A., Richmond, Va.; Evelyn, teacher in Hazleton schools, Frank, Wakefield, R.I.; Winifred and Ester, Germantown; Joseph, Hazleton; Edward, Washington D.C. He also leaves five grandchildren.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, July 25, 1933, Page 19.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Agnes Machanski
    Agnes Machanski, 23, died last night [July 24, 1933] at 6:40 at her home, 9 Van Horn Street, Lynwood, following a few weeks’ illness of complications. She had been employed in a silk mill. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Machanski, and these brothers and sisters, Sophia, Edward, and Blanche. Deceased was a devout member of St. Casimir’s Lithuanian Church, Larksville, from where the funeral services will be held at a time to be announced.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, July 25, 1933, Page 19.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Martha S. Drake
    An illness of pneumonia terminated in the death of Mrs. Martha Shoemaker Drake, 70, on Sunday afternoon [July 23, 1933] at her late home, 858 South Main Street, Old Forge. Mrs. Drake was a descendant of the Shoemakers, who settled in 1654 in New Amsterdam. Five of Mrs. Drake’s ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War under George Washington. She was the daughter of Caroline C. and William R. Shoemaker of Nichols, N.Y., descendants of early settlers of Tioga County. She was married in 1885 to George Drake, whose ancestors had settled in Old Forge as early as 1804. Mrs. Drake was a charger member of Lackawanna Presbyterian Church, Old Forge, which was organized in 1890. For many years she served as president of Golden Rule Circle of that church. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Barton F. LaBar of Moosic and Caroline C. Drake of Fulton, N.Y. and two grandchildren, Rosa Drake and Barton D. LaBar. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. Jacob Markarian, former pastor of Lackawanna Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Waverly.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, July 25, 1933, Page 19.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    John F. Howley
    J. F. Howley, Educator, Dies: Pittston Township School Head was Also on Scranton U. Faculty: John F. Howley, for the past 30 years supervising principal of Pittston Township Schools, died at his home, 133 Broad Street, Pittston, yesterday morning [March 14, 1947] following two months’ illness. Mr. Howley was also on the faculty of University of Scranton. Township schools were closed yesterday in tribute to Mr. Howley and will remain closed until after his funeral. He was a son of the late John and Catherine Cowley Howley of Pittston, and was graduated from St. John’s High School and University of Scranton. He then enrolled at LaSalle College, Philadelphia, where he received his M.A. degree. He also took graduate work at New York University. He was appointed a teacher in Pittston Township in 1911 and became supervising principal in 1917. Mr. Howley served in the Navy in World War 1. He was a member of John D. Stark Post, American Legion, and Fionnen-McHugh Post, Catholic War Veterans. He was also a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, past president of its Holy Name Society, past president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and a member of the Laymen’s Retreat League, Pittston Rotary Club, and the Purple Club. He was a director of Pittston Hospital and was active in the Supervising Principals’ Association of Luzerne County. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Healey; two sisters, Rose and Mrs. William Evans, both of Pittston; two brothers, Timothy, of Pittston, and Edward of Wilkes-Barre. Sister Mary Carmel, of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Order, Philadelphia, is an aunt. A sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Moran, of Plains, died one month ago. The funeral will be held from the home Monday morning at 9:45. A requiem mass will be celebrated at 10:15 in St. John’s Church and interment will be in the parish cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday March 15, 1947, Page 15.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mary Healey Howley (Mrs. John F.)
    Mrs. John F. Howley Dies in Hospital: Mrs. John F. Howley, 120 Broad Street, Pittston, died last night [October 31, 1958] at Pittston Hospital following an illness of six days. She was the widow of John F. Howley, former supervising principal of Pittston Township schools and a former faculty member of the University of Scranton. She operated the Art Craft and Gift Shop at Pittston. Born in Pittston the former Mary Healey, she was the daughter of the last Patrick and Catherine Judge Healey. She was educated at St. John the Evangelist High School and Marywood College. Prior to her marriage she taught in Pittston Township schools. She was active in civic and community affairs including chairman of Home Nursing Service of Pittston Chapter, American Red Cross; director of Pittston Chapter, Tuberculosis Accociation; member of Pittston Hospital Auxiliary; Visiting Nurse Association and Cancer Society. She also was a member of S. John the Evangelist Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are two sisters Genevieve C. Healey, member of faculty of Pittston Senior High School and Mrs. George P. Cosgrove, Cork Lane section of Pittston Township, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held from the funeral home, 18 Kennedy Street, Pittston, Tuesday morning with a mass in St. John the Evangelist Church. Interment will be in parish cemetery. Friends may call Saturday 7 1 o t10 and 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 thereafter.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, November 1, 1958, Page 16.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Patrick Howley
    Killed by Falling Into a Cave: Patrick Howley, a well known resident of Cork Lane, met with sudden death on Sunday night [January 24, 1909]. Having occasion to visit a neighbor he took a short cut and owing to the dense fog he missed his way and fell into a mine cave hole. His body lay there for some time until the members of the family instituted a search for him, when his remains were found. His skull was fractured and several bones were broken. It is supposed that the gaseous fumes from the mine hastened his death. Mr. Howley spent much of his life in Pittston and was well known. His wife survives, also the following children: James, Edward, Mary, and Winifred. The funeral will take place with a requiem mass in St. John’s Church on Wednesday morning at 10:15. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, January 26, 1909, Page 16.
    Note: Patrick Howley's wife was Ellen Kirby Howley. A daughter, Helen, was born 1 month after his death.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Thomas Gray
    Thomas Gray, who lived alone on the upper end of Broad Street, died on Sunday night [January 24, 1909] at the Pittston Private Hospital. His mother is the only surviving relative and she has been living ontside (sic) of Pittston for several years. The body was taken to Lydon & Murray’s morgue. The time of the funeral is not yet announced, as nothing definite has been decided about the funeral.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, January 26, 1909, Page 16.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Catherine Hammond Kelley (Mrs. Martin)
    Mrs. Martin Kelley died at her home on Welles avenue at 10 o'clock yesterday morning [June 4, 1909], aged 65 years. Death was due to a general breaking down of the system. For the past six months, the aged lady has been ailing and during the past week her condition was critical, and her death was expected hourly. She is a native of Ireland but has resided the greater part of her life in this country, twenty-six years of which she spent in Parsons. She is survived by her husband, Martin Kelley, a brother, Patrick Hammill, (sic) Throop; a sister, Mrs. Neeham of Butte, Mont., and the following children: Philip, Patrick, Martin and Mrs. Patrick Hannon of Parsons, Mrs. Patrick McNulty, Mrs. Anna Nolan, and Michael Kelley of Cleveland, Ohio. The funeral will be held Monday morning with a requiem high mass in St. Dominic’s Church. Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, June 5, 1909, Page 20.
    Note: Pallbearers at her funeral were: Edward and Thomas Mulgrew, John and James Kelley, John and Patrick Hammond of Throop.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    John J. Kelly
    John J. Kelly Dies; Funeral Friday: Death claimed John J. Kelly, 39 Tripp St., Forty Fort, last night [November 23, 1971] in the Veterans Hospital. Born in Parsons, son of the late John P. and Ann Hannon Kelly, he was educated in Parsons Borough schools and resided in Miners Mills and Parsons prior to moving to the West Side in 1936. He was employed 49 years by Delaware-Lackawanna and Western Railroad, retiring in 1961. He and his wife, the former Catherine Rogan, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May 1968. He was a veteran of World War 1 and a member of Holy Name Church, Swoyersville; its Holy Name Society; American Legion Post 345, Kingston, and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers. Surviving are his wife, Catherine; sons, Dr. John J. Kelly, Jr., Burlingame, Calif.; Bernard J. Edwardsville; Frank T. Virginia Beach, Va.; Robert T. Forty Fort; daughters, Mrs. John Grady, Carteret, N.J.; Mrs. Charles Blochberger, Brookville; Mrs. Leo Castle, Haddon Heights, N.J.; 29 grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Mae Stolpman, Parsons; brothers, Phillip, Parsons, and William, St. Petersburg, Fla. Funeral will be held from the High B. Hughes and Son Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forth Fort., Friday morning at 9 with a Mass at 9:30 in Holy Name Church. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Twp. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Rosary will be recited Thursday night at 8:30.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, November 24, 1971, Page 24.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Carl E. Randolph
    The death of Carl E. Randolph of Lynn, RD 1, Springville, occurred yesterday [November 23, 1971] in Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock. Born in Windber, Somerset County, August 8, 1904, he was employed by Lipton Tea Company in New Jersey, retiring in 1969 and moving to Lynn. He was a member of Lucy Furnace Chapel, Mount Union. Surviving are his wife, the former Mildred Taylor; sons, Edgar, Flemington; Daryl and Douglas, Summerville; daughter, Mrs. Rudolph Worbetz, Mrs. Shirley Yost, and Mrs. Gerald Waite, Summerville; Mrs. Rich Pierson, Picataway, N.J.; Audrey Randolph, at home; sisters, Mrs. Edward Fagan, Ossining N.Y.; Mrs. Mildred Dargen, White Plains, N.Y.; Mrs. Walter Zilinshac, Fort Lee, N.J.; Mrs. Berger Magnussen, Mount Union; brother, Charles, Danbury, Conn.; 12 grandchildren. Funeral will be from Sheldon Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, Friday at 1, Rev. Wilbur McCullough officiating. Interment will be in Lynn Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9 p.m.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, November 24, 1971, Page 24.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Lawrence Cooney
    The death of Lawrence Cooney, 64, of 32 Boyle Lane, City, occurred yesterday [November 23, 1971] in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Carbondale. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a veteran of World War 2, having served with the U. S. Navy. Prior to his retirement in 1970, he was employed by the Woodlawn Dairy Company 43 years. Mr. Cooney was a member of Holy Saviour Church, City. Surviving are his wife, the former Elsie Nieman; son Lawrence, Jr., Somerville, N.J.; daughter, Mrs. Marie Lane, Raritan, N.J.; sisters, Mrs. Loretta Gibney, Chicago; Mrs. Anna Bonner, Bear Creek Township, five grandchildren. Funeral will be from the Marley Funeral Home, 185 Kidder St., Friday at 9 with Requiem Mass at 9:30 at Holy Saviour Church. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Twp. Friends may call tonight 7 to 10 and Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, November 24, 1971, Page 24.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    William J. Luksic
    W. J. Luksic Dies; Luzerne Native: William J. Luksic, 200 North St., Harrisburg, died last night [November 23, 1971] at 6 at Harrisburg Hospital where he had been a patient two weeks. He was born at Luzerne and had resided at Harrisburg four years where he was employed as a pharmacist for People’s Drug, Inc. He was a graduate of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He was an Army veteran of World War 2. While a resident of Harrisburg, Mr. Luksic attended St. Patrick’s Cathedral. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Church, Nanticoke; Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 27 and American Legion Post 27, both of Harrisburg. Surviving are his wife, the former Helen Jezewski, formerly of West Nanticoke; brothers Michael, West Hartford, Conn., and Paul, Simsburg, Conn., and a sister, Mrs. Helen Daleb, of Wilson, Conn. Funeral will be held Friday at 8:30 from the Drapiewski Funeral Home, 14 West Green St., Nanticoke. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 9 at St. Stanislaus Church, Nanticoke, and interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call to night 7 to 10, and Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, November 24, 1971, Page 24.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Elizabeth Tompkins
    Mrs. Tompkins, W. Pittston, Dies: Death claimed Mrs. Elizabeth Tompkins, 92, of 126 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, yesterday [November 23, 1971] in her home. Born in Pittston, daughter of the late William and Hester Ann Giles, she resided in Ulster, Bradford County, and Moscow several years. She moved to West Pittston in 1952. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Louise H. Young, with whom she resided; stepson, William Tompkins, Cleveland. Funeral will be from the Howell Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston, Friday at 11 with Rev. Arthur H. Salin, pastor of First United Methodist Church, West Pittston, officiating. Interment will be in Moscow Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9 p.m.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, November 24, 1971, Page 24.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Rose Howley
    Rose Howley, Apollo Apartments, Pittston, died Sunday morning [August 19, 1973] in Pittston Hospital. A life resident of Pittston, she was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. William Evans, Pittston; brother, Edward, Kearney, N.J. Funeral will be Wednesday at 9 from the Donnelly Funeral home, 802 Susquehanna Ave., West Pittston, with a Mass of Resurrection at 9:30 in St. John’s Church. Interment, parish cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday August 20, 1973, Page 10.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Nicklas Sisco
    Nicklas Sisco, Pad 82, Bartoli West Trailer Park, Wyoming, formerly of Kingston, was pronounced dead on arrival Sunday [August 19, 1973] at Scranton State Hospital. An Autopsy was performed but details were not available. Born in Lopez, he was employed a s a watchman at the Parker Textile Company, Scranton. He was a member of St. Vladimir’s Church, Lopez. Surviving are his widow, the former Anna Obrockta of Passaic, N.J.; sisters, Mrs. Mary Kozemka, Mrs. Eve Walosin, Elmira, N.Y.; Mrs. Anna Pelat, Passaic, N.J.; Mrs. Julia Cress, Corona, N.Y.; Mrs. Helen Hulabuk, Lopez; brother, John, Erin, N.Y. Funeral will be Wednesday from the Metcalf and Shaver Funeral Home, 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Interment, parish cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday August 20, 1973, Page 10.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Dixie Allabaugh
    Mrs. Dixie Allabaugh, 27 Corbett La., died Saturday [August 18, 1973] at her home. Born in Richmond, Va., she was a resident of Wyoming Valley most of her life. Surviving are sons, Phillip Jr., Wilkes-Barre Twp.; Charles, Richard, Sunbury; Robert, U. S. Army, Wilmington, Del.; Henry, Ashley; Thomas, Redondo Beach, Calif.; daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kotzler, Westfield, N.J.; Mrs. Virginia Helfrich, Johnson City, N.Y; Mrs. Patricia Endler, Hanover Township; 28 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Funeral will be Tuesday at 10 from the Lehman Funeral Home, 689 Hazle St., with Rev. Harry A. Spangenberg, pastor, Centenary United Methodist Church, Ashley, officiating. Interment Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday August 20, 1973, Page 10.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Victoria Yanushko
    Mrs. Victoria Yanushko, 102 Grove St., Exeter, died Sunday afternoon [August 19, 1973] at her home. Born in Minsk, Russia, she came to this country in 1920. For the last several years she resided with a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Mesaris. She was a member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Church, Pittston. Surviving besides Mrs. Mesaris, are sons, Stephen, Antonichick, Exeter; Joseph Yanushko, Patterson, N.J.; daughters, Mrs. Anna Matusavage, Pittston; Mrs. Joseph Lacomis, Exeter; Mrs. Paul Hetro, Exeter, 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Funeral will be Wednesday from the Shedlock Funeral Home, 973 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. Interment, St. John’s Cemetery, Exeter. Friends may call Monday 7 to 10 and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday August 20, 1973, Page 10.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Edith E. Davies
    Mrs. Edith E. Davies, 80, of 39 Westminster St., died Sunday morning [August 19, 1973] at her home. Born in Shickshinny she was the former Edith Gay. She resided in Wilkes-Barre 40 years and was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Her husband, Gordon, died in 1964. Surviving are a brother, Rev. Kenneth Gay, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral will be from the Graham Funeral Home, 324 S. Franklin St.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday August 20, 1973, Page 10.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Stanley B. Butcher
    Stanley B. Butcher, 65, of 348 N. Main St., Plains, died Sunday morning [August 19, 1973] at 5:30 in Mercy Hospital. A life resident of Plains, he resided with a niece, Mrs. Edward Ziemba the past 10 years. Prior to his retirement in 1959 he was employed at Henry Colliery of Lehigh Valley Coal Company. He was a member of St. Peter and Paul Church Plains. Funeral will be Wednesday at 9 from the Baloga Funeral Home 592, N. Main St., with a Mass of Resurrection at 9:30 in Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Interment, parish cemetery. Friends may call Monday 7 to 9 and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday August 20, 1973, Page 10.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Walter Mathias
    Walter Mathias, 66, a guest at White Haven State School and Hospital, died Sunday [August 19, 1973] in Hazleton State Hospital. He was a native of Markleyburg. Surviving are a brother, Lee, Myersdale; sister, Mrs. Maude Butler, Chesapeake, Va., Private funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Edwin Shelling, chaplain at the White Haven School. Interment, Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. Arrangements are by George J. Yeager.
    Published in the Times Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday August 20, 1973, Page 10.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Jennie L. Albertson
    Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Jennie Letteer Albertson, 64, former resident of this county, which occurred January 9, [1933] at her home in Fairmont, Neb. Mrs. Albertson was born and raised in Fairmont Springs, PA. and moved to Nebraska about fifteen years ago. She is survived by her husband, O. A. Albertson, two daughters, Dr. Miriam Albertson of Fairmont, Neb.; Miss Mildred Albertson, in India; and one son, Dr. Leland Albertson, in Fairmont, Neb.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Frank Hrabinko
    Frank Hrabinko, 47, died at his home 516 ? North Washington street, late Monday night [January 16, 1933] after several months’ illness. He was known to many as Frank Baker and was a member of St. Mary’s Greek Catholic church. He is survived by his wife, Mary; four children, George, Mrs. John Ridilla, Mary and Betty, all at home; a sister, Mrs. Peter Look [Lock ?] of Hazleton, and a brother, George, in Czechoslovakia. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 8 from the home with a requiem high mass in St. Mary’s Greek Catholic church at 8:30. Rev. Nicholas Chopey will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery at Dallas.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Catherine Hammill
    The death of Mrs. Catherine Hammill, 72, occurred yesterday morning [January 17, 1933] at her home, 60 North Welles street, Kingston, after one week’s illness of pneumonia. She was born in Wilkes-Barre on July 1, 1861, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Keenan. She was married to James Hammill and they lived in Parsons until Hammill died eight years ago, when Mrs. Hammill moved to Kingston. She was a member of St. Mary’s church and the Altar and Rosary society. Surviving are the following children: John, of Oneonta, N.Y.; Mrs. Frank Nolan, of this city; Elizabeth, Rose and Matthew, all at home, and a sister, Mrs. P. J. Hammond, of Throop. The funeral will be held from the home on Friday morning at 9:30 with a requiem high mass in St. Ignatius Church. Interment will be in St. Mary’s cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Karl Dongovski
    The funeral of Karl Dongovski, who was found dead in Sans Souci Park on Monday [January 16, 1933] will be held from his home, East Grand street, Nanticoke, on Thursday afternoon at 1:30. Services will be held in St. John’s Lutheran church at 2 with Rev. Dr. H. A. F. Kern in charge. Interment will be in Nanticoke cemetery. Mr. Dongovski is survived by his wife, Eleanor, and three children: Mrs. Frank Woytash, William and Gustae, and also by twelve grandchildren.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Joseph Kolacz
    Joseph Kolacz, 45, Newport Center, Wanamie P.O., died at 3 Tuesday morning [January 17, 1933] of pneumonia. The remains were moved to W. J. Piazczek mortuary thence to the home of the mother-in-law, Mrs. Caroline Szydlo, 432 Beade street Plymouth. Surviving are the wife and the following children: Anna, Catherine, Caroline, Michael, and George, at home; also one sister, Mrs. Francis Kusack of Brooklyn N.Y. Funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 from the mother-in-law’s home thence to St. Mary’s church were a high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:30. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs.Katherene Kielian
    Mrs. Katherene (sic) Kielian, 48, of Parish street, Plymouth, died in the Nanticoke State Hospital Tuesday afternoon [January 17, 1933] following an illness of complications. Mrs. Kielian lived in this community since coming to this country 35 years ago and is a member of Z. N. P. branch 484 and St. Mary’s church. She is survived by her husband, George Kielian, and children Sophia, John, and Joseph of Plymouth, and Mrs. Stephen Jutzko of Wilkes-Barre; also one sister in Europe. Funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 from the home thence to St. Mary’s church where a high mass of requiem will be celebrated. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Marie Van Cortenberghe
    Mrs. Marie Van Cortenberghe, of 29 Carey avenue, died late yesterday afternoon [January 17, 1933] at Nesbitt Memorial hospital after two weeks’ illness of pneumonia. She is survived by her hsuband, Henri Van Cortenberghe, also her mother and _______ in Jersey City. The body has been removed to Doran’s funeral chapel, Wyoming avenue, Kingston, from where the funeral will be held on Friday afternoon.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Brinton Coxe
    Mrs. Brinton Coxe, 60, died at her home in Drifton on Monday night [January 16, 1933]. Her husband was the brother of the late Senator Eckley B. Coxe, well known coal operator. Mrs. Coxe was the sister of the late Mrs. Eckley B. Coze, Angel of the Hard Coal Fields, known for her philanthropies over half a century. Mrs. Brinton Coxe as before marriage Miss Maria Middleton Fisher of Jenkintown. She came from a distinguished family, her great grandfather, Arthur Middleton of South Carolina, was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and her grandfather, the late Henry Middleton, was United States ambassador to Russia. She was connected with a number of organizations and during the World War was prominent in Belgian relief work. Surviving are these children: Mrs. Imre Teuber of Vienna, Austria; Mrs. Charles Morris Young of Drifton and Radnor, and Edmond J. B. Coxe of Drifton. The body will be taken this morning to Burlington, N.J. where services will be conducted in St. Mary’s Episcopal church at 3. Interment will be Burlington cemetery.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Miss Mae Kelly
    The death of Miss Mae Kelly occurred yesterday afternoon [February 24, 1964] at her home, 200 East Main Street, Miners Mills. She was born in Miners Mills daughter of late Michael and Ellen Donnelly Kelly. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are brothers and sisters: John, at home; Mrs. Anna O’Donnell, Mrs. Edward Rogan, William, Wilkes-Barre; Joseph, Detroit; Edward, Ypsilanti, Mich. The funeral will be held from Marley Funeral Home, 85 Kidder Street, City, Thursday at 8:45 a.m., with a Requiem Mass at 9:30 in Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call tonight 7 to 10 and Wednesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.
    Published in the Times Leader, The Evening News, Tuesday Evening, February 25, 1964, Page 18.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Mrs. Catherine (Moran) Grady
    Two weeks’ illness terminated in the death of Mrs. Catherine Grady, a life long resident of the Hudson section of Plains Township, who passed to her reward yesterday morning [July 4, 1933] at 8 o’clock in the family home, 12 New Street, Hudson. Mrs. Grady was born in Boston, Mass., and came here with her parents when a child, the family settling at Hudson. She was a devout communicate of Sacred Heart R. C. Church at Plains and was active in several church societies. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Grady, who passed away on February 28 of this year. Surviving are three sons, John Grady, Jr. Miners Mills; Joseph Grady, Hudson, and James Grady at home; also by one granddaughter, Rita Gallagher, who resided with her, and four other grandchildren. She also leaves two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. P.J. McLaughlin, Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Anna Ruddy, Kearney, N.J.; Charles (sic) [Thomas] Moran, Plains, and Michael Moran, Wilkes-Barre. The funeral will be held from the home on Friday morning at 9 o’clock with a high mass of requiem in Sacred Heart Church at 9:30. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
    Note: James Grady is actually Mrs. Grady’s grandson, a son of her daughter Margaret and her husband Frank Colbert. Margaret and Frank died when James was just a baby and he was raised by his grandparents, John and Catherine Grady. John and Catherine did have a son James, who died in 1909, just shy of his 21st birthday and just a few months before their grandson James was born.
    Pall Bearers at her funeral were: Thomas Hopkins, Peter Grimes, Thomas McManus, Patrick Moran, Albert Robinson, and James McCole. Submitted by Claire Moran

    John Hackling Dies at Noxen
    Native of Jamison City Passes Away After Long Illness: John Hackling, 56, a lifelong resident of Jamison City, died yesterday afternoon [July 4, 1933] at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Guy Fritz, at Noxen, after a lingering illness. He was admitted to Nesbitt Memorial Hospital last May and four weeks later was removed to the home of his daughter at Noxen. Mr. Hackling was born in Sweden and located in Columbia County when he was a boy. He was well known and highly esteemed by a large circle of friends for his many fine traits of character. Surviving are the following children: Lewis, Robert, John, Albert, and Paul, all of Noxen; Mrs. Guy Fritz and Dorothy of Noxen; Mrs. Harold Houseknecht of Williamsport; Mrs. Howard Peterman of Benton; also three brothers, Joseph, William and Oscar, all of Noxen, and one sister, Mrs. Irvin Dewald of Benton. He leaves 20 grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 11 from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fritz at Noxen. Services will be private with burial in the family plot in St. Gabriel’s Cemetery at Cole’s Creek.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
    Submitted by Claire Moran

    Rev. W. E. Vandermark Dies at Cambridge
    Word has been received here of the death of Rev. Wilson E. Vandermark on July 4, at Cambridge, Mass., of cerebral hemorrhage. He was a native of Wyoming Valley and an alumnus of Wyoming Seminary. Dr. Vandermark was well known throughout Wyoming Valley having preached in many of the local Methodist churches. For some time he had been connected with Boston University, Boston, Mass. Surviving him are a wife and two children, Celia and John, at home. J. Frank Smith and Miss Mame A. Smith of Wyoming are cousins.
    Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
    Submitted by Claire Moran


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