Obituaries Connected to Luzerne County
Mrs. Edward Paul, 34, of Buffalo, formerly Miss Claire Hughes, of Pittston, died in Sisters of Mercy Hospital Buffalo after an operation for appendicitis on Monday night. The funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 9 from the home of her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Dennis, at 453 North Main Street. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mae McLean of Rexford, Pa,; Richard, of Springfield, Mass.; Joseph, George, and Grace of Buffalo.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Miss Nora Burke
Miss Nora Burke, 62, of 1007 Russell Street, Avoca, died on Monday [July 3, 1933] in Pittston Hospital following several weeks’ treatment. She was injured in a fall on May 17 and her condition has been serious for the last three weeks. Miss Burke was a lifelong resident of Avoca and was a member of St. Mary’s R. C. Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ryder of Avoca and Mrs. Daniel Burns of Carbondale.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Mary Monroe
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Monroe of 9 Powell Street, Plains, who died at her home Sunday night [July 2, 1933] will be held from the family home Thursday morning at 9. The funeral cortege will move to the Sacred Heart Church, Plains, were a requiem high mass will be celebrated. Interment will be in the church cemetery at Plains. The passing of Mrs. Monroe came as a shock to her many friends. The high regard and esteem with which she was held bears evidence of her find character and generous nature. Mrs. Monroe was stricken ill while sitting on her front porch and expired shortly after being taken into her home by members of her family who were with her. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Charles Hannon of Parsons, Mary and Thomas at home, and the following brothers and sisters: William Hughes, Mrs. Hugh McGroarty, Mrs. Frank Curran, M. V. Hughes, Anna and Margaret, all of Plains.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
William B. Wilson
The funeral of William B. Wilson, 76, uncle of Lloyd Wilson, secretary to Charles F. Johnson at Kis-Lynn Industrial School for Boys, will be held this afternoon at 1 from the family home, Bendertown, Columbia County. Mr. Wilson died on Monday [July 3, 1933]. His wife preceded him in death six years ago. Surviving are two sons, Dana Wilson of Shickshinny and Ernest Wilson of Bendertown.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Frances Drobinski
Frances Drobinski, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Drobinski, Hazleton, died on Monday [July 3, 1933] after several months’ illness. She was a student at D. A. Hartman High School, Hazleton. Besides her parents she is survived by several brothers and sisters.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Michael Capece
Michael Capece, a former will known resident of Freeland, died on Monday [July 3, 1933] at his home in Bethlehem following a heart attack. He was employed at Bethlehem Steel Works. While he was a resident of Freeland he was noted as a talented musician. Surviving him are his wife; his mother, Mrs. Caroline of Freeland; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Rockmaker of New York; Mary Capece of Freeland and Mrs. Joseph Valverde of Scranton and two brothers, Joseph of Sayre and Salvadore Capece of Washington, D.C.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Charles Craver
Mrs. Charles Craver, 58, died on Monday [July 3, 1933] at her home, 10 East Clay Street, West Hazleton, after two weeks’ illness. Her maiden name was Miss Rose Faust and she was the widow of the late Charles Craver, who died eight years ago. Surviving are the following children; Alvin Craver and Mrs. John Cressman of West Hazleton; Mrs. Howard Horle of Fayette, N.Y.; Mrs. James Haggerty of Hazleton; Mrs. John Sheman of Beaver Meadow, and Theodore of West Hazleton. Two brothers also survive, John and Monroe Faust, both of West Hazleton.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. James Dunn
Mrs. James Dunn, formerly Miss Margaret Kilbride of Weatherly, died on Monday [July 3, 1933] at her home at Staten Island, following several weeks’ illness. Mrs. Dunn was well known in the lower end of the county. The family moved to Staten Island several years ago and Mrs. Dunn came to Weatherly each summer for a visit.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Kebles
John Kebles, 61, died last night [July 4, 1933] at his home, 24 West Thomas Street, Miners Mills, after several weeks’ illness of complications. The funeral will be held from the family home on Friday morning at 8:30 with services in St. Mary’s Greek Catholic Church at 9. Rev. Nicholas Chopey will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery at Dallas.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Jacob Eley
Mrs. Jacob Eley, 82, of Curry Hill, Plymouth, died yesterday afternoon [July 4, 1933] following a lingering illness. Deceased was a lifelong and respected resident of Plymouth. Mr. Eley preceded his wife in death a number of years ago. Mrs. Eley is survived by the following children: Mrs. Joseph Connor of Sayre, Edward and Frank of Plymouth Township, and a number of grandchildren. The remains were taken to the home of her son Frank at 30 Bradley Street, Plymouth, from where the funeral will be held Thursday with the services in charge of Rev. William F. Paul, pastor of the Franklin Street P.M. Church. Interment will be in the Shawnee Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. E. R. Caruso
The body of Mrs. Ernest R. Caruso, who died on Sunday [July 2, 1933] at her residence, 155 Clairmont Avenue, Decatur, Ga., following an extended illness, arrived in Wilkes-Barre last night. The funeral will be held from the home of her brother, William Phillips, 356 Reynolds Street, Kingston, on Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Robert Kline, pastor of Calvary Episcopal Church will officiate. Burial will be in Denison Cemetery, Forty Fort. Mrs. Caruso was a talented musician. She was a native of Wilkes-Barre and for the last six years had lived in Decatur, where she and her husband were noted in musical circles. Surviving are her husband and two sons, Robert and Carlton; also her mother, Mrs. Eliza Phillips, Wilkes-Barre; four sisters, Mrs. E. H. Beldon, Detroit; Mrs. Edward Pursell, Decatur, Ga.; Mrs. Louis Reese, Wilkes-Barre, and Mrs. George Jones, Kingston, and a brother, William Phillips, Kingston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. N. F. Redmond Dies at Forty Fort
Mrs. N. F. Redmond, 63, a native of Ceasetown and a well known and respected resident of the West Side, died yesterday [July 4, 1933] at the family home, 110 West Pettebone Street, Forty Fort, after several weeks’ illness. Surviving are her husband and the following children: Harry Layaou, Ceastown; John Layaou, Meeker; William Layaou, Forty Fort; Mrs. Elmer Cragle, Lake Silkworth; Mrs. Reuben Gabel, Chase; Mrs. Clarence Piefer, West Nanticoke; Calvin Redmond, Swarthmore; Charles Redmond, Ceasetown; Amos Redmond, Hunlock Creek; Mrs. John Adams, Ceasetown. Twenty-one grandchildren survive. She also leaves two brothers and one sister, Hendrick Cease, Ceasetown; Calvin and John Cease, West Nanticoke, and Mrs. J. K. Van Horn, Avondale. Mrs. Redmond was a lifelong member of the Ceasetown Baptist Church.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, July 5, 1933, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Patrick H. Dempsey
The death of Patrick H. Dempsey, 50, occurred on Thursday night [July 6, 1933] at his home in Olyphant after a two month’ illness. He was a former burgess of the town and was active in political and civic affairs of the community for years. In his younger days he was a star baseball and football player.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, July 8, 1933, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Jacqueline Saltas
Jacqueline Saltas, 3, of 131 Courtright Street, Plainsville, died in General Hospital last night [July 7, 1933] at 7:10 of complications. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Saltas.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, July 8, 1933, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John McCole
John McCole, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCole of Scott Street, this city, died yesterday afternoon [July 7, 1933] at the home of his sister Mrs. Michael Navin in Scranton. Surviving are the folloiwng sisters: Mrs. Lawrence Salzer, Auburn, N.Y.; Mrs. Navin, Scranton; Mrs. Michael Kiler, Cincinnati, Ohio. The funeral will be held on Monday from the home of his sister, Mrs. Michael Navin, 1035 Richmont Avenue, Scranton.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, July 8, 1933, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Casimir Krystofik
Casimir Krystofik, 85, one of the oldest local residents of Polish extraction, died yesterday morning [July 7, 1933] at 12:30 at his home, 796 West Main Street, Plymouth, following a lingering illness. Mr. Krystofik came here from Poland 45 years ago and settled in Plymouth. For many years he worked about the mines in this section. He was a man of pleasing disposition with many friends who deeply regret his passing. Deceased was a member of St. Mary’s Nativity Church, Plymouth. Surviving are the following children: Ignatz Krystofik, Mrs. John Bala and Frank, all of Plymouth, and Mrs. John Dziekan of Swoyerville; also two brothers, Ignatz of Plymouth and Mathew of Poland; 30 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 with a requiem high mass at 9:30 in St. Mary’s Church, Plymouth. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, July 8, 1933, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Eleanor James Compton
Mrs. Eleanor James Compton, wife of James Compton, a former well known and esteemed resident of this city, died last night [July 7, 1933] at her home at Fernbrook, after a lingering illness. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Amelia James of Kingston, and two sisters, Mrs. James Lloyd of Fernbrook and Mrs. Adam Smith of John Street, Kingston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, July 8, 1933, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Elizabeth Davis
Mrs. Elizabeth E. Davis, formerly of Taylor, died last night [July 7, 1933] at 8 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Pfaff, Union Centre, N.Y. Deceased observed her eighty-fifth birthday anniversary on February 20. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Taylor, since its organization. Surviving are three sons, Evan and Edward D. Davis of Scranton, and John L. Davis of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Pfaff and Elizabeth Ace; 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Undertaker R. J. Davis of Taylor left last night to bring the body to the home of her son, Evan, 803 Eynon Street, Scranton, from where the funeral will be conducted on Monday afternoon at 2.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, July 8, 1933, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Harry Uplinger
The funeral of Harry Uplinger, 47, who died late Thursday night [July 6, 1933] will be held on Monday afternoon at 2 from the home of his brother, Charles Uplinger at St. Johns. He had been bedfast for the last six weeks. He is survived by his mother and three brothers, Charles of St. Johns; David of West Hazleton, and William of Sybertsville. Rev. T. C. Hessen pastor of St. Johns Reformed Church will officiate at his funeral services. Burial will be in the family plot in the cemetery at St. Johns.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, July 8, 1933, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Frank L. Snyder
At an early hour yesterday morning [July 7, 1933] occurred the death of Mrs. Frank L. Snyder, formerly of Wanamie, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Raymond B. Morgan, 268 East Church Street, Nanticoke, following a heart attack. Deceased had been ill for some time, but her passing came unexpectedly. She was born in Devonshire, England 67 years ago. She resided in Wanamie for more than 45 years where she enjoyed the acquaintance of a wide circle of friends. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Walter Young, Wanamie; Frank, Wilkes-Barre; Ernest, Avoca; August, Wilkes-Barre; Walter, Wilkes-Barre; Ralph of Wanamie; Alfred, Miner’s Mills; Mrs. Raymond B. Morgan, with who she resided and Pearl of Wanamie. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon at 2 from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B. Morgan, 268 East Church Street, Nanticoke. Services will be held at the home by Rev. H. R. Taxdal, vicar of St. George’s Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Nanticoke Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, July 8, 1933, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Angelina Albano
Angelina, 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Albano, died yesterday morning [July 7, 1933] at her home, 671 Monges Street, Hazleton, after a short illness of diphtheria. Surviving besides her parents are one brother, James, and five sisters, Lucy, Rose, Jennie, Theresa, and Beatrice Albano. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3:30 and will be private. Interment will be in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Hazleton.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, July 8, 1933, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Edward Riefenstahl, Lace Shipper, Dies
Death of Edward Riefenstahl, 63, occurred yesterday morning [August 2, 1933] at 9:40 at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since July 26. Mr. Riefenstahl resided at 123 Yeager Avenue, Forty Fort. He was in charge of the shipping department of Wilkes-Barre Lace Manufacturing Company. Mr. Riefnestahl was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and came to Wyoming Valley 30 years ago to take charge of the shipping department for the lace company. He had resided in Forty Fort ever since. He was a member of Wyoming Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Wilkes-Barre, and Forty Fort Methodist Episcopal Church. He leaves his wife and the following children: Edward P. Riefenstahl, Mrs. Arthur Thompson, both of Forty Fort; James of Kingston; Ethel and Howard, both at home. Funeral services will be held at the home on Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Verner S. Mumbulo will be in charge and interment will be in Fern Knoll Burial Park.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, August 3, 1933, Page 7.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Daniel Morgan
Word was received on Tuesday [August 1, 1933] by Mrs. Llewellyn Lewellyn of Plymouth, in a cablegram from Ponty Pridd, South Wales, that her mother, Mrs. Daniel Morgan, 74, had died following an illness. She is survived by eight children, three of who reside at Plymouth. They are Mrs. Llewellyn Llewellyn, Edgar and Owen Morgan.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, August 3, 1933, Page 7.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Mary Mlaker
Mrs. Mary Mlaker, 42, wife of John Mlaker, died yesterday [August 2, 1933] in Taylor Hospital, following several months’ illness of complications. She was a lifelong resident of Duryea where she was well known and highly respected. Mrs. Mlaker was a member of Sacred Heart Church of Duryea and Slovak Roman Catholic Church Union of Duryea. Surviving are her husband; four children, John, Marion, Margaret, and Edward; her mother, Mrs. Edith Gydosh, Duryea, and three brothers, John, Andrew, and George, also of Duryea. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning with a high mass of requiem in Sacred Heart Church, Duryea. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Duryea.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, August 3, 1933, Page 7.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Helen Yatsko
Miss Helen Yatsko, 16, student of Coughlin High School, died early last evening at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Yatsko, 701 North Washington Street, following an illness of three months. Taken ill before the end of the school year, the young woman completed the term but continued to grow worse until called by death. She was popular with fellow students and neighbors alike. An orphan since 2 ? years old, she was raised by her grandparents, who are her only survivors besides several aunts and uncles. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 8, with services in St. Mary’s Greek Catholic Church in charge of REv. Nicholas Chopey, pastor. Interment will be in the church cemetery at Dallas.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, August 3, 1933, Page 7.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mable A. Lewis
Death Index: Lewis - In Taylor Hospital, November 28, 1933, Mabel A., 9 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Lewis of 826 Spring Street, Moosic, of pneumonia. Besides her parents she is survived by the following sisters and brothers, Florence, Mildred, Anna, Herman, William. Fuineral from the family home Friday at 2. Interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Pittston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, November 29, 1933, Page 32.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Bernard Urban
Death Index: Urban - At Hanover Township, November 30, 1933, Bernard, five months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Urban of 115 Pine Street, Hanover Township. Besides his parents he is survived by a sister Marie.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, December 1, 1933, Page 30.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Ballas
Death Index: Death Index: Ballas - In Mercy Hospital, December 1, 1933, John Ballas, 4 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ballas, 133 Center Street, Nanticoke. Besides his parents he is survived by two sisters, Anna and Rose.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, December 1, 1933, Page 30.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Michael Lykon
Funeral Notices: Lykon - At Swoyerville, December 22, 1933, Michael Lykon, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lykon. Survivors include the partents and several brothers and systers. Burial will be made Monday afternoon in St. Nicholas’s Greek Catholic Church Cemetery, Swoyerville.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, December 23, 1933, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
George Coray
George Coray, of West Pittston, died at his home there on Friday evening [December 29, 1933]. He was one of the old settlers of the valley, and was born in Kingston in 1824 and was twice a member of the State Legislature.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, December 30, 1933, Page 26.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Anna Baldes Is Dead; Reached Age of Over 90 Years
Mrs. Anna Baldes, aged 93 years, a resident of this city for more than fifty years, died last night [April 3, 1913] at the home, corner of Lincoln and East Northampton streets, of general debility. She was ill for more than a year. She was conscious up to the time of her death and in her last moments she requested her grandson to have the funeral on Sunday afternoon, as she always prayed that she would die in time to be buried on Sunday so that her many friends could attend the services. Mrs. Baldes was born in Waden, Germany, October 15, 1819. February 9, 1844, she married Nicholas Baldes and came in this country in 1852. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Frank Henniges, of this city; by one grandson, Frank Baldes, and nine great-grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. She was a devoted member of St. Nicholas R. C. Church for a great many years. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the home. Interment in St. Nicholas' cemetery. There will be a high mass of requiem celebrated in St. Nicholas;' R. C. Church at 9 o'clock Monday morning.
Published in The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre PA,
Friday, April 4, 1913.
Submitted by Kathy Reilly (EMail: ker7131@hotmail.com)
Mrs. Henniges Dies
After a few hours illness of hemorrhage of the brain, Mrs. Margaret Henniges, aged 70, widow of Frank Henniges, wholesale liquor dealer, died at her home, 30 East Jackson street, yesterday afternoon [December 14, 1916]. She was born in Wadern, Germany, and came to this country when 9 years of age and located in this city, where she has always resided. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Baltes, of Hanover-township. Mrs. Henniges was a member of the St. Nicholas Church and was loved and respected by a wide circle of friends.
Published in The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre PA,
Friday, December 15, 1916.
Submitted by Kathy Reilly (EMail: ker7131@hotmail.com)
Auto Accident Causes Death
Frank Henniges, Former Liquor Dealer Expires At Home Here - Was Aged 76
The death of Frank Henniges, aged 76, came as a shock to his host of friends throughout the city and valley. Mr. Henniges, died yesterday afternoon [November 19, 1911] after three weeks of intense suffering due to an automobile accident. During all the time in which he was confined to his bed, he suffered the most excruciating pain and through all was silent. He was born in Noreton, Hanover County, Germany, March 11, 1837. His wife and the following children survive: Mrs. William Britt, Mrs. William Behme and Mrs. E. J. Morgan, all of this city. There are fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A brother is living in Germany. Mr. Henniges was a devout member of St. Nicholas German Catholic Church and a member of St. Nicholas, St. Joseph and St. Peter's Societies. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock with a solemn high mass of requiem at St. Nicholas German Catholic Church and interment in the Darling Street Cemetery.
Published in The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre PA,
Monday, November 20, 1911
Submitted by Kathy Reilly (EMail: ker7131@hotmail.com)
Death of Nicholas Henniges
Nicholas Henniges, of 106 Jackson street, died at his home yesterday [June 21, 1895] of Bright's disease, aged 31 years. He is survived by a wife and two children, aged 5 and 2 years. Funeral on Sunday at 3:50 p.m. and interment in German Catholic Cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Pioneer Corps, the St. Nicholas church choir and several other societies.
Published in The Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre PA, Saturday, June 22, 1895
Submitted by Kathy Reilly (EMail: ker7131@hotmail.com)
Catherine Buchkowski
Sudden illness of cerebral embolism caused the death of Mrs. Catherine Buchkowski, aged 46, of 9 East Enterprise Street, Glen Lyon, on Monday night [January 16 1933]. Her untimely demise is regretted by a large number of friends. She was born in Poland, and resided in Glen Lyon for the past twenty years where she was well known and highly respected. She was a member of St. Michael’s church. She is survived by the following children: Adam, Stephen, Bruno, Walter, Clara, Celia, and Josephine; also one sister, Mrs. Agnes Godchowski, of Brooklyn N.Y.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Hipolit Zekas
Hipolit Zekas, 67, passed away at his home, 217 Factory Street, Luzerne, yesterday morning [January 17, 1933] after several days’ illness. He had been a resident of the West Side borough for more than thirty years. Surviving are his wife; four children, Matthew, Mary and Joseph, at home; and Mrs. Dominick Idanko of Philadelphia; three grandchildren and two brothers, Frank of Lithuania, and Matthew, of Luzerne. He will be buried on Friday morning following services at the home at 8:30 and a requiem high mass in St. Ann’s church at 9. Interment will be in the church cemetery at Lehman.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Peter Boylan Jr.
Peter, Jr., 6 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Boylan, died yesterday morning at 5:30 at the family home after five days’ illness of pneumonia. His mother was formerly Miss Catherine Joseph. The funeral will be held this morning at 11. 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
Elias Jones
Elias Jones, 71, of 134 Main road, Hanover Green, died suddenly on Monday night [January 16, 1933] of a heart attack while at the home of Mrs. Ellen Woodring, 207 Bowman street, East End, where he had gone to view Mrs. Woodring’s remains. Mr. Jones was a native of South Wales but came to this country with his parents when a child. They settled in Old Forge and forty years ago Mr. Jones moved to Hanover Green. He was a member of the Welsh Congregational church, Old Forge lodge of Red Men, and Askam lodge of Odd Fellows. He leaves his wife and the following children: Mrs. Herbert Woodring, East End; Mrs. Elizabeth Michael, of New Castle; Myron of Wilkes-Barre; Raymond and William, of Hanover Green; also a step-son, Harry Morgan of Hanover Green. Funeral services will be held at the home on Thursday afternoon at 2:30. REv. H. O. Fichter, pastor of East End P.M. church will officiate and interment will be in Hanover Green Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Samuel Lecham
Mrs. Samuel Lecham, 70, died early yesterday morning [January 17, 1933] at her home, 39 Carbon lane, after a year’s illness. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Celia Zacker, and two brothers, Joseph and Simon Sheporwitz, all of Wilkes-Barre; also a sister, Mrs. Annie Ullschits, of Shenandoah. The funeral was held from the home yesterday afternoon wit services in charge of Rabbi Israel Goldman and Cantor Jehuda Briskin. Interment was in the Jewish cemetery at Plains.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Martha H. Schofield
Mrs. Martha Helen Schofield, 84, widow of George L. Schofield, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter H. Kyte, 48 North Gates street, Kingston, yesterday [January 17, 1933] at noon after two weeks’ illness. She had been a resident of Kingston for fifteen years, previously living in Harrisburg. She was a member of First Baptist church. Mrs. Schofield is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Walter H. Kyte; a son, Dr. Walter C. Schofield, 23 West South street, and two granddaughters, Katherine Kyte, at home and Mrs. Wilbur Thomas, of Kingston. Brief services will be held at the home on Thursday morning at 9:30 in charge of Rev. C. S. Reush and interment will be in Evergreen cemetery at Factoryville.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Joseph Wbowiak
Joseph Wbowiak, 50, of 78 Plymouth street, Edwardsville, died in Nesbitt Memorial hospital yesterday morning [January 17, 1933] after a two weeks’ illness of pneumonia which he contracted while attending the funeral of a sister in Passaic, N.J. He was a former resident of Parsons but for the past several years had lived in Edwardsville. He is survived by his wife, Catherine, and the following children: Edward, John, and Wanda, all of Parsons; Mrs. Frank Petelinsek, of West Dallas, Wis.; Mrs. Albert Mumford, of Plains; Annie of Plymouth; Josephine, of Edwardsville, and a step-brother, August Rembus, of Nanticoke.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
William T. Morgan
Pittston residents learned with regret yesterday of the death of William T. Morgan, of Binghamton, who formerly conducted a store in Pittston. His funeral will be held this morning with burial in Carbondale.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Berry
John Berry, 69, a resident of Plymouth sixty-four years, died Tuesday morning [January 17, 1933] at 4:30 at his home, 35 Walnut Street, of comoplications. Mr. Berry had been employed as a stationary engineer at Nottingham colliery, Glen Alden Coal Co., for fifty years, having worked continuously until two weeks ago when he was taken ill. He was born in Lenoxshire, Scotland, and came to his country at the age of 5 and with his parents settled in Plymouth. He lived on Shawnee avenue for many years. Deceased was a member of Association of Stationary Engineers and Pilgrim Congregational church. Surviving are his wife and these children: Mrs. Albert Smith, Duffy lane; Mrs. John Harry, East Shawnee Avenue; Mrs. Alfred Thomas, Plymouth, and Gilbert Berry, at home; also a brother, Thomas C. Berry, Forty Fort; and three sisters, Mrs. David Warlow, Easton; Mrs. Morgan Harrison, Wilkes-Barre, and Mrs. James Allen, New York City; also seven grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Alfred Monk
Mrs. Alfred Monk, 59, rear of 171 Vine street, Plymouth, died in the family home Tuesday morning [January 17, 1933], of complications. Mrs. Monk was born in Wilkes-Barre and had been a resident of Plymouth the past twenty-five years. She was a member of the Dana Street Evangelical church, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are her husband and these brothers and sisters; Syvilla Eicke, Ethel Eicke, and Herman Eicke, of Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Anthony Naum of Shenandoah; Mrs. Elmer Piffer of Luzerne, and Clarence Eicke, of Philadelphia. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 from the home with interment in Hanover Green cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Loretta Coyne
Word was received in Pittston yesterday of the death of Mrs. Loretta McDonald Coyne, a former resident of that place, which occurred on Monday [January 16, 1933] at her home, 4718 Utica avenue, Brooklyn N.Y. She is survived by three children, Francis and Joseph McDonald, and Mrs. Louis Stroh, of Brooklyn; two sisters, Mrs. William Keating, of Pittston, and Mrs. Ellen Kline, of California. The remains have been removed to the home of Lyman Culver, 48 Norman street, Cork Lane, from where the funeral will be held at a time to announced later.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Harry F. Bonham
Word was received her last night of the death of Harry F. Bonham which occurred at his home in Trenton, N.J., yesterday afternoon [January 17, 1933] of a heart attack. Mr. Bonham formerly resided at 20 Ransom street, Forty Fort.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John J. Cosgrove
John J. Cosgrove, a mine foreman for thirty-five years, died at his home, 706 South Main street, Old Forge, yesterday morning [January 17, 1933} after a lingering illness. He was a native of Archbald but had lived at Old Forge for many years. He served as mine foreman for Jermyn collieries later going to Pennsylvania Coal Co. and retired several years ago. He was one of the founders of St. Lawrence’s church and was a member of the Holy Name society there. He also served as a school director for eighteen years. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Mrs. Michael Cassidy, Isabelle, Lucille, Helen, Alice, Thomas, Joseph, and Leo; also one sister, Mrs. Margaret Davis, of Old Forge.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
James Bell
James Bell, 32, passed away last night [January 17, 1933] at 8:30 at his home, 9 Hughes street, Hughestown, after a long illness. Mr. Bell was born in Scotland and came to this country as a child, residing with his grandmother, Mrs. James Bell, 328 Tedrick street, Pittston, until his marriage five years ago. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. Surviving are his wife, who was formerly Miss Jule Argood of Lee Park; three children, Hugh, Marcia, and Elizabeth; his father, Hugh Bell of New York city; a sister, Mrs. James Pettigrew, of Detroit; several step-grothers and step-sisters in Scotland; his grandmother, Mrs. James Bell, and the following uncles and aunts, all of Pittston: Mrs. Walter Williams, Mrs. John Rutherford, James Bell, Mrs. Robert Lumley, and Mrs. William Curtis. The funeral will be held from the home of his grandmother.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 18, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Infant Child Dennis
Death Index: Dennis--At Jersey City, N.J., January 28, 1931, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dennis. The remains will arrive in this city [Wilkes-Barre PA] this afternoon [January 29, 1931] at 1:50. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover. Mrs. Dennis was formerly Margaret Schultz of 80 Kidder Street.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, January 29, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Stanley Govlier, Jr.
Plains Infant Dies
Stanley, Jr., five-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Govlier, 21 Lauren Street, Plains, died at the home yesterday morning [January 29, 1931] at 7 of complications. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 8:30 with services at the home and in SS. Peter and Paul’s church at 9. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, January 30, 1931, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Mary Smith
Mrs. Mary Smith, 76, of 354 Monument avenue, Wyoming, died after a lingering illness of complications at her home on Saturday morning [January 31, 1931] at 8:30. Since the death of her husband, Edward Smith, ten years ago, she has lived on Monument avenue. Surviving are three nephews, Edward Malloy of Bellefonte, John Malloy of Pittsburgh, and Bert Malloy of Tamaqua. The funeral will be held this morning at 10 with interment at Bloomsburg cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Thomas Moore
Thomas Moore, 82, revered resident of Warrior Run, died at his home, 305 Slope street, after a brief illness of complications on Saturday morning [January 31, 1931]. He was a life long resident of Warrior Run, a member of St. Charles’ Church, and the Holy Name society. Surviving are his children, Mrs. Anthony Walsh, and Thomas Moore of Sugar Notch; his sisters, Mrs. Thomas Ctinson of Warrior Run, Mrs. Frank McKee and Mrs. John Murray of this city and Mrs. Daniel Brennan of Shenandoah. Six grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. Charles’ church. Interment will be at the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Peter Azzalini
Mrs. Peter Azzalini, 22, of 215 Oliver street, Swoyerville, died at her home after several month`s; illness of complications on Saturday morning [January 31, 1931]. She is survived by her husband and a daughter Teresa, her father, John Marconi, and a brother Peter of Nanticoke. Her mother and three sisters and a brother in Italy, Cecelia, Charlotte, Norma, and Anthony. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 with burial at the Italian Independent cemetery, West Wyoming.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
George Price
George Price, 77, a former resident of this city and a patient at Retreat hospital since May, 1924, died there of complications on Saturday morning [January 31, 1931] at 9:40. Friends or relatives are asked to communicate with Dr. P. W. Greene at the hospital.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Patsko
John Patsko, 57, rear of 691 Hazle Street, died in Mercy hospital of complications on Saturday night [January 31, 1931]. He is survived by his widow and children: John of Pittsburgh, George, Andrew, Stephen, and Mary at home, two grandchildren, and his brothers and sisters; Thomas of Ashley, Andrew and Mrs. Anna Handza of this city, Mrs. Elizabeth Hricko of Johnson City NY, and Mrs. Eva Hrivnek of Luzerne. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 10 with services in St. Matthew’s Slovak Evangelical church. Burial will be in the family plot at Maple Hill cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Abe Troy
The funeral of Mrs. Abe Troy, well known and esteemed resident of this city for many years who died at her home, 246 Lincoln street, on Saturday night [January 31, 1931] after two weeks’ illness of complications, was held from the home yesterday morning at 11:30 with services in charge of Rabbi I.M. Davidson, Rev. T. Fink, and Rev. Jacob Eisenstadt of Carbondale. Pallbearers were Merle Weitzman, Samuel Fink, I. Troy, Harry Rutstein, Isaac Popky, Samuel Groh, David Aaron, and M. Jaffe. Burial was in the Jewish cemetery at Hanover. Mrs. Troy is survived by her husband and children; Morris and Benjamin of this city, Harry of New York, Mrs. S. E. Frank of Harrisburg, Mrs. A. Jaffe of this city, and eleven grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
William Shepherd
William Shepherd died yesterday morning [February 1, 1931] at his home, 37 New Street, Hudson, following an illness of complications. Mr. Shepherd would have celebrated his sixty-eighth birthday anniversary on February 4. He was a member of the official board of Plains M. E. Church. Mr. Shepherd is survived by his widow, a son, Milan, of Forty Fort; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Scott, Wyandotte, Mich.; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Alice Forsey and Mrs. Frances Van Derberg, both of Hudson. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 with brief services at the home. Services will be held in Plains M. E. Church at 3:20. Interment will be in Hollenback Cemetery. Friends may view the remains at the home until 2 p.m.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Ann Callahan
The funeral of Miss Ann Callahan, esteemed resident of Avoca who died in Taylor hospital on Friday [January 30, 1931] after a few days’ illness of complications will be held from the O’Malley funeral parlors this morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. Mary’s Church, Avoca, and burial in the church cemetery. She had no immediate survivors. Her family was among the early residents of Avoca and were noted for their hospitality.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Stanley Eddy
Stanley Eddy, 47, who was rushed to General hospital after being found unconscious in his room at 62 East Market street on Saturday night at 8, died there at 11:45 [January 31, 1931]. Cause of death was given as complications. For a number of years he had been employed as night clerk at Postal Transfer Co. office on North Main street. The funeral will be held from Scureman parlors, Wyoming, Tuesday afternoon at 2, Rev. George Summerson officiating. Burial will be at Shawnee cemetery, Plymouth. The deceased is survived by his brother Harry Eddy of Lindbergh street, Wyoming.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Miss Winifred McAndrew
Miss Winifred McAndrew of 911 Grove Street, Avoca, died yesterday morning [February 1, 1931] at 10:30 in Mercy Hospital, Scranton, following several weeks’ illness of complications. Deceased was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Avoca, and the Blessed Virgin Sodality. She is survived by the following brother and sisters: Mrs. Bridget Carden, Catherine, Avoca; Mrs. Margaret Clifford, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Anna Carden Avoca; Mrs. John Haggerty, Scranton; Patrick, Moosic; Dominick and Michael at home. The funeral will be held from the home on Wednesday morning at 9 with services in St. Mary’s Church at 9:30. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. John J. McCarthy
Mrs. John J. McCarthy, 67, died on Saturday [January 31, 1931] at noon at her home, 337 Mill Street, Avoca, following a few days’ illness of pneumonia. Her constant care of her sister, Mrs. Mary Purcell, who passed away a week ago, caused the illness that resulted in a fatal case of pneumonia. Mrs. McCarthy was a woman devoted to her family and church work. Her husband and the following children survive: John, Frances, and James of Avoca; Mrs. M. J. Scher of Philadelphia; Ann and Mary of Washington, D.C.; Alice and Marguerite at home; also one sister, Mrs. Margaret Kirby. The funeral will be held this morning at 9. A requiem mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Avoca, at 9:30. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Blodwen Pugh
Mrs. Blodwen Pugh, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Rees and wife of the late John H. Pugh, local contractor, died at her home on Third avenue, Kingston, on Saturday [January 31, 1931] after an illness of complications. Her father will be remembered by Welsh residents as Ylan Carant. Mrs. Pugh formerly conducted the Cambrian Glee club and was well known in local musical circles. She was a member of Nanticoke chapter of O.E.S. and Edwards’ Memorial church of Edwardsville. Surviving are her children, Joseph of Elmhurst, and Bonnie at home; a brother, Myrdden Rees, of Cramer, and a granddaughter. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with burial in Hanover Green cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Ellen Zirnhelt
A short illness of pneumonia resulted in the death of Mrs. Ellen Zirnhelt, 72, at her home, 258 Kidder street, on Saturday morning [January 31, 1931] shortly before 2. A resident of East End for sixty-three years, she was widely esteemed. She was a member of St. Nicholas’ church and Altar and Rosary society. Surviving are her children, Anna and Katherine at home, Mrs. William Oliver, Mrs. Peter Febish, Mrs. Herman Sipple, Mrs. Albert Gross, Mrs. Joseph Colllum, Frank and George of Milwaukee, Joseph of this city, and her brothers and sisters, Mrs. Anna Boyd of Honolulu, Mrs. Robert Campbell of Nebraska, John Knorr of California and Samuel Knorr of Nebraska. The funeral will be held from her late home this morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. Nicholas’ church at 9:30. Burial will be at the church cemetery, Shavertown.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Marie Botticelli
Mrs. Marie Botticelli, 67, died at the family home, 270 Lincoln street, after two weeks’ illness of complications on Saturday morning [January 31, 1931]. She was one of the most widely known Italian residents in the city and was a member of Holy Rosary church. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ralph De Fiore, Mrs. Felix Mastromanto, and Mrs. James De Rocko, and a brother, Angelo Scopa, of Brooklyn, N.Y. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in Holy Rosary Church at 9:30. Burial will be in the family plot at St. Mary’s cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, widow of the late John Jones, harness maker at Empire shops of Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Co., died at her home, 224 Parrish street, following a short illness on Saturday afternoon [January 31, 1931] at 1. She was born in Wales and came to this country as a girl. She was a charter member of the Welsh Congregational church and its societies. Surviving are her children, Mrs. Thomas G. Davis of Kingston, Mrs. Lydia Roberts, Mrs. John P. Jones and Mrs. Frank Kline of this city and Demaria at home; her brothers, William of Warrior Run, Tallesin of this city; Richard of Nuangola, Mose of Sugar Notch; and Edward Jones of Kingston; fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the home on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 with additional services in Second Welsh Congregational church at 2, Rev. E. S. Jenkins officiating, assisted by Rev. Glyn Williams of Plymouth. Burial will be in Hollenback Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
David Jones
David Jones, 42, of 12 Beekman street, died last night [February 1, 1931] at 6:20 at Mercy hospital following an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Jones was employed by Martz Bus Co. on the Plymouth line and was well known. He was a member of the Sons of Liberty lodge, I.O.O. F. Surviving are his widow and the following children, William, Catherine, Carl, and Elmer; his mother, Mrs. John Pimm, a sister Blodwen, and a brother Edward.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 2, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Baby Girl Warkomski
Death Index: Warkomski--In Pittston hospital, February 7, 1931, infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Clem H. Warkomski, 249 Howard street, Larksville, of complications. Mrs. Warkomski was the former Miss Catherine Leise of Larksville. Funeral this afternoon at 2 from Klizis funeral parlors, North Main street. Burial at St. John’s cemetery, Dallas.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 9, 1931, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Kingston Man Hit by Train Dies: Michael Blannard
Injuries suffered when hit by a D., L. & W. railroad train near the Pringle street crossing, Kingston, on Tuesday morning caused the death of Michael Blannard, 35, of 41 North Loveland avenue, Kingston, yesterday morning [February 18, 1931] at 5:25 in Nesbitt Memorial hospital. Deceased leaves his widow, one daughter Olga, his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Blannard, 239 Cooper street, Luzerne, and the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Mary Monigash, Pringle; Mrs. Anthony Dominick, Lackawanna, N.Y.; Joseph of Larksville, and Andrew of Edicott, N.Y. The funeral will be held from the late home on Saturday morning at 9. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Anthony’s church, Larksville at 9:30.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 19, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Aunt of Judge Fine Dies This Morning
Mrs. Bessie James Snyder, 61, an aunt of Judge John S. Fine, died at 1:30 this morning [February 14, 1931] at her home, 37 East Poplar street, West Nanticoke. Mrs. Snyder suffered from heart trouble since Thanksgiving. She is survived by a son, William H. James, and a daughter, Mrs. Ralph H. Gregory of Nanticoke; also several stepchildren; one brother, Guy Croop, and two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Fine and Mrs. H. E. Young.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, February 14, 1931, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Catherine McGuiness
Catherine McGuiness, esteemed lifelong resident of Mountain Top, died of complications at the home of her sister, Mrs. Christian Wolfkeil, rear of 485 South Franklin street, yesterday morning [March 4, 1931]. She was a member of St. Catherine's Church, Mountain Top, and its societies. Surviving are her brothers and sisters, John McGuiness of Ashley, Mrs. W. E. Palmer of Lynwood, Mrs. James O'Donnell of Brooklyn, Mrs. H. J. Conahon of Ashley, Edward McGuiness of Mountain Top, and Mrs. Christian Wofkeil of this city.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 5, 1931, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Thomas Kosakowsky
Thomas Kosakowsky, 50, died at his home, 22 Hillman street, Miners Mills, yesterday morning [March 4, 1931] after an illness of miner's asthma. He was well known in that vicinity and had many friends. Surviving are his widow and children, Anthony of Plains, Mrs. Andrew Stasko, Mrs. Anthony Yaskiewicz, Frank, Julia, Joseph, Thomas Jr., Peter, Lottie, and Chester, all at home. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. Joseph's church, Hudson, at 9:30. Interment will be at the church cemetery, Hudson.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 5, 1931, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Sarah Garrity
Mrs. Sarah Garrity, widely esteemed resident of 123 Custer street, died of complications at her home yesterday morning [March 4, 1931]. She was a member of St. Mary's church, Altar and Rosary society, L. C. B. A. and St. Terese's society. She is survived by her children, Michael, Mrs. Cornelius Boyle, John of Harvey's Lake, Mrs. Margaret Jones, Mrs. John Miller, and Mrs. Frank Martin; two sisters, Mrs. Celia Barrett of Rushville, Ind., and Mrs. Margaret Barrett of Sugar Notch; and two nephews, Francis Garrity of Englewood N.J., and James Garrity, a student at Villanova college. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. Mary's church at 9:30. Burial will be in the church cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 5, 1931, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Edward Sands
Mrs. Edward Sands, a former resident of this city, died at her home on Woodside avenue, New York, last evening [March 4, 1931] after an illness of complications. She is survived by her husband and children, Mrs. Loretta Carey of Chester, Mrs. Daniel McGlynn of this city, Mrs. Gerald Jennings, Raymond Boyle, and George Sands, all of New York. Several sisters also survive. The body will be brought her to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Daniel McGlynn, 283 Blackman street, from where the funeral will be held.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 5, 1931, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Susan Kishel
Mrs. Susan Kishel, 65, well known resident of 48 Railroad street, Georgetown, died of a heart attack yesterday morning [March 4, 1931] after preparing breakfast. She was a resident of that section for 38 years and was a member of St. Joseph's Slovak Church, city, Branch 6, P.S.L.U., and the Altar and Rosary Society. She is survived by a nephew, Jhn Minchak of Nanticoke, a niece, Mrs. Anna Lazur of Shenandoah, and a sister and two brothers in Czechoslovakia; Mrs. Mary Minchak, George and Joseph Yutka. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. Joseph's Slovak Church. Interment will be at Dallas.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 5, 1931, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Gertrude Weisberger
Mrs. Gertrude Weisberger, 31, a former resident of Kingston and Nanticoke, died in Cleveland O., on Tuesday [March 3, 1931] of injuries received in a street car accident. She is survived by a daughter Lillian 9, a son Edward 11, both of Kingston, and the following brothers and sisters: Hannah Weisberger of Kingston, Mrs. Lena Frischman of Nanticoke, Ignatz Weisberger of Nanticoke, Samuel Weisberger of Kingston, Max Weisberger of Pittston, and Edward Weisberger of Nanticoke. The body has been brought to the home of her brother Ignatz, Dewey Park, Nanticoke, from where the funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 with services in charge of Rabbi I. M. Davidson, Cantor J. Appel, and Cantor C. H. Ell of Nanticoke. Burial will be in the Jewish cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 5, 1931, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
George Delunis
George Delunis, aged 46, of 206 Battle avenue, Exeter, died last evening [March 4, 1931] following a long illness of complications. He had been ill for the last year. He was born in Lithuania and had resided in Exeter for twenty-seven years and was well known and respected there. He was a brother-in-law of Chief of Police Paul Rpple, of that town, and was a member of St. Casimir's Lithuanian Church and Branch 233, L.R.K.S.A. Besides his widow, who formerly was Miss Mary Ripple, he leaves three children, Genevieve, Mary, and Frances, and two brothers, Charles of West Illinois, and Peter of Europe. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 with a requiem mass in St. Casimir's church at 9:30. Bruial will be in St. Casimir's cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 5, 1931, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Boyd Gibson
Boyd Gibson, 79, died at his home in Benton yesterday [March 4, 1931] after a year's illness of complications. He is survived by his widow, a son Harry of Walnut street, Forty Fort, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Paul Nulton of Beaumont. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 with interment at Benton.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 5, 1931, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Cornelius Wink
Death Index: Wink--At Buttonwood, March 10, 1931, Cornelius Wink, 7 weeks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Wink, 21 Garman street, of pneumonia. Surviving, father and mother, the former Miss Frieda Kaschner, a sister Marie, and brothers Carl and Harry. Funeral this afternoon at 2:30 with interment at Hanover Green cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 12, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
George Turner, Jr.
Death Index: Turner--In Wilkes-Barre, March 11, 1931, George Turner, Jr. 2 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Turner, 299 Maffet street, of complications.
Funeral Notice: George Turner, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Turner, from home of grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Turner, 367 River Street, Midvale, this afternoon [March 13, 1931] at 2. Evergreen Cemetery. Surviving also are his sisters, Betty, Jeanne, and Dorothy, and brother Robert.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Death Index: Thursday, March 12, Page 24;
Funeral Notice: Friday, March 13, 1931, Page 32.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Beatrice Himm
Death Index: Himm--At Plains, March 17, 1931, Beatrice Himm, 5 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nimrod Himm, Ridgewood road, of pneumonia. Surviving are father and mother, formerly Miss Sarah Evans, sisters, Jean and Ruth, and brother Robert. Funeral Thursday afternoon [March 19, 1931] at 2. Mt. Greenwood cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 18, 1931, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Bernadine Zelnak
Death Index: Zelnak--At Swoyerville, March 23, 1931, Bernadine Zelnak, 5 weeks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Zelnak, 32 Filbert street, of pneumonia. Surviving are parents and brother and sisters, Josephine, Irene, Catherine, and Robert. Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 2 [March 25, 1931]. Rev. John Karnish officiating. Family plot, Holy Trinity cemetery, Swoyerville.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 24, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Theresa Malenda
Death Index: Malenda--At Exeter, March 24, 1931, Theresa Malenda, 3 weeks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Malenda, 254 West Grant street, of complications. Surviving are parents and brothers and sisters; Margaret, George, Jr., Anna, Joseph, Irene, Agnes, Verna, John, Katherine, Michael, Elizabeth, and Adam. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. St. John`s Slavish cemetery, Exeter.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 25, 1931, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Betty Yeager
Death Index: Yeager--At Boston Hill, March 26, 1931, Betty Yeager, 2 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yeager, of pneumonia. Surviving are father and mother, formerly Miss Irene Kruthers and brothers William and Robert. Funeral from home of grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Yeager, 70 Barney street, Plymouth, Saturday afternoon at 2. Edgehill cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, March 27, 1931, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Martha Biresh
Death Index: Biresh--At Swoyerville, March 26, 1931, Martha Biresh, 3 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Biresh, 284 Hughes street, of complications. Surviving are parents and sisters, Mrs. Joseph Carila, Mary, Ellen, and Margaret at home. Funeral on Saturday.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, March 27, 1931, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Joan Ashton
Death Index: Ashton--In Nanticoke, March 30, 1931, Joan Ashton, 7 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Ashton, 124 East Grand street, of complications. Surviving are parents, two brothers, William and Morville, and sister Doris. Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 2 from Davis chapel, 324 East Main street. Nanticoke cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, March 31, 1931, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Edward Yurcikonis
Death Index: Yurcikonis--At Luzerne, April 4, 1931, John Edward Yurcikonis, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Yurcikonis, of 743 North Walnut street, of complications. Surviving are parents, a sister Irene, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Urban of Luzerne. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 with services in St. Ann’s Lithuanian church. Church cemetery, Pringle.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 6, 1931, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Constance Brennan
Death Index: Brennan--At Duryea, April 5, 1931, Constance Brennan, 1 month, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Brennan, 631 Donnelly street, of complications. Surviving are parents and brothers and sisters, Irene, Marie, John, and Michael. Funeral this afternoon at 2:30. St. Joseph`s Lithuanian cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesay, April 7, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Yanina and Joseph Czuricki
Exeter Diphtheria Victim is Buried
Funeral of Yanina, five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Czuricki, 354 Lehigh street, West Exeter, was held yesterday afternoon and was private. Interment was in St. John`s Polish cemetery, Exeter. Joseph, aged 4, a brother of the deceased, was buried on Monday afternoon. He died on Sunday [March 1, 1931] of diphtheria and she died late Monday evening [March 3, 1931] of the same disease. At the present time there are seven cases of the disease in Exeter and all of the affected homes are under strict quarantine. The Czuricki girl was the third to die in a week in Exeter from diphtheria. Frank Chupka, fire truck driver, is acting as health officer until council names one.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 4, 1931, Page 32.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Sharon Veney
Death Index: Veney--In Wilkes-Barre, April 8, 1931, Sharon Veney, 4 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Veney, 82 Loomis street, of complications. Mother was formerly Miss Rosalind Paterson. Funeral Friday morning at 10:30. City Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, April 9, 1931, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. J. B. Hotchkiss Dies in Hospital
Mrs. John B. Hotchkiss, 55, of 145 South Meade street, died at 12:10 this morning [March 5, 1931] in General hospital of complications. She was admitted to the hospital on last Friday. She was formerly Genevieve A. Cavanaugh of Honesdale. Mrs. Hotchkiss is survived by her husband and the following children: Leo B., Bernard A., James J., John G., J. Earl, five grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters, Michael Cavanaugh of Honesdale; Mary Cavanaugh of Honesdale; Mrs. Elizabeth Mulhern of New York; Mrs. Nellie McGinnis and Mrs. Celia Devine of Los Angeles. Mrs. Hotchkiss was a communicant of St. Mary`s Church.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 5, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Julia Hayduk
Death Index: Hayduk--In Wilkes-Barre, April 11, 1931, Julia Hayduk, 2 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hayduk, 346 High Street, of pneumonia. Surviving are parents and brothers and sisters, John, Mary George, Michael, Helen, Anna, and Margaret. Funeral today with services in St. Mary's G.C. church. Church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 13, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Infant Son Dressell
Death Index: Dressell--At Shavertown, April 12, 1931, son, aged three weeks of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dressell, Goeringer avenue, of complications. Surviving are parents and brothers and sisters, Emerette, Mae, Viola, Luther, Obed, Ruth,and Buddy. Funeral Wednesday afternoon, Rv. G. E. Ruff officiating. Evergreen cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, April 14, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Christine Paddich
Death Index: Paddich--At Miners Mills, April 13, 1931, Christine Paddich, 4 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Paddich, 4 Kelly avenue, of complications. Surviving are parents and brothers and sisters, John George, Mary, Ann, Nicholas, Stephen. Funeral this morning at 9 with services in St. John's church, Miners Mills, Church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 15, 1931, Page 32.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Dorothy Ann Lane
Death Index: Lane--In Homeopathic hospital, April 14, 1931, Dorothy Ann Lane, 6 weeks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myra Lane, 336 Hazle street, of complications. Surviving are parents and brother and sisters, John, Mary, Elizabeth, William, Ruth, and Myra, Jr. Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2. Denison cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 15, 1931, Page 32.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Joseph Paciga
Death Index: Paciga--In Wilkes-Barre, April 19, 1931, Joseph Paciga, 3 weeks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Paciga, 698 North Washington street, of complications. Surviving are parents and brothers and sister, Andrew, Rita, John, Thomas, Jr. and William. Funeral this afternoon at 2 with services in Slovak Sacred Heart church. Church cemetery, Dallas.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 20, 1931, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Celia Jacon
Death Index: Jacon--In General hospital, April 21, 1921, Celia Jacon, 9 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jacon, 311 Dana street, Swoyerville, of complications. Surviving are mother, formerly Miss Anna Kaminsky, and father.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 22, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Baby Girl Kehoe
Death Index: Kehoe--In Wilkes-Barre, April 27, 1931, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kehoe, 18 Newport street. Parents and a brother, Eugene survive. The mother was formerly Miss Anna Farrell of Plymouth. Funeral this afternoon at 1. St. Mary's cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, April 28, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Robert John Goeringer
Death Index: Goeringer--In Wilkes-Barre, May 1, 1931, Robert John Goeringer, 11 days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Goeringer, 351 North Main street, of one day's illness of pneumonia. Surviving are parents and brothers and sisters, Christine, Eleanor, Harry Jr., Lois and Carl. Private funeral this afternoon at 2, Rev. Homer S. May, D.D., officiating. Hollenback cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, May 2, 1931, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Larksville Man Dies
Stephen Wisniewski, 61, a resident of Larksville for forty years, died at his home, 72 Howard street, yesterday afternoon [March 16, 1931] following a heart attack. He is survived by his widow, Anna, and children, Stephen Jr., John, and Anna, at home, Stanley of Scranton, Mrs. Makowski of Lee Park, Anthony of Larksville, Mary of New York, Frank of Oswego, N.Y. and two grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 17, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
West Pittston Boy Dies of Pneumonia
Andrew Clifton Barnhart, 5, son of Mrs. Russell G. Barnhart, of 509 Delaware avenue, West Pittston, died at 5 last evening [March 18, 1931] following a few days illness of pneumonia. The child was taken ill on Sunday with a cold, which developed into pneumonia. He is survived by his mother and two brothers and one sister, William, James, and Dorothy. His father died on October 7, 1929. The little boy attended Congregatoinal Sunday school, West Pittston, and Salvation Army Sunday school. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 11. Services will be conducted by Rev. Frank S. Ritter and Captain Paul Seller, of Salvation Army. Interment will be in West Pittston cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 19, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Death Strikes Twice in Home of Mrs. Barnhart (Dorothy)
For the second time in as many weeks, death has visited the home of Mrs. Russell G. Barnhart of 509 Delaware avenue, West Pittston. Yesterday [March 30, 1931] at 2:40 a.m. her only daughter, Dorothy Eleanor, aged 19 months, died in Pittston hospital after being admitted to the institution only a few hours previously. On March 18, twelve days earlier, her son, Andrew Clifton, died following an illness of pneumonia. In the death of her only daughter, coming so closely after that of her son, Mrs. Barnhart has the sympathy of the entire community. Two brothers survive the little girl, William and James. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 and will be private. Captain Paul Seiler of the Salvation Army and Rev. Frank S. Ritter of West Pittston, will conduct the services.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 31, 1931, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mine Worker Fatally Hurt (Joseph Dominick)
Brakeman Dies of Injuries Suffered When Squeezed Between Cars
Injuries suffered Saturday evening at 6 when he was squeezed between two cars while working as a brakeman at Ewen colliery, Pittston Co., caused the death in Pittston hospital last night [March 22, 1931] at 7:15 of Joseph Dominick, 23, of 17 Brown street, Browntown. Mr. Dominick was injured internally about the abdomen and chest. He was a well known young man of the Browntown section of Pittston township and news of his tragic death will be received by his many friends with sorrow. In addition to his widow Loretta, he leaves one son Frank, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dominick and the following brothers and sisters, Samuel, Charles, Angelo, Carmel, Louis, Nellie, Pauline, Rose, and Helen.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 23, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Emma Kiple Cooper
Mrs. Emma Kiple Cooper, 79, a former resident of this city, died at the home of her son, Charles J. Cooper, Jr., New Britain, Conn., yesterday [March 24, 1931]. Mrs. Cooper was born and reared in Honesdale and resided there until her marriage. She resided in this city [Wilkes-Barre PA] for many years and had many friends here. Besides her son she is survived by two granddaughters, Janet Katherine and Carol Jeanne Cooper, and a sister Miss Ella Kiple of this city. The funeral will be held from Kniffen's chapel, 465 South Main street, on Thursday afternoon at 3 with services in charge of Rev. Ebenezer Flack, pastor of Kingston Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Hollenback cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 25, 1931, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Sarah Wilkey
Word has been received here of the death yesterday [March 24, 1931] of Mrs. Sarah Wilkey, 90, a former resident of this city [Wilkes-Barre PA], at Meredith, N.H. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Abbie Miller of Hazleton.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 25, 1931, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Stephen Smollow
Stephen Smollow, 33, a resident of 67 Spruce street, Georgetown, died of complications yesterday at White Haven. He is survived by his widow, Anna, and children, Alexandra, Olga, Stephen, Jr., Dorothy and Eugenia.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 25, 1931, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Anna Renne
Mrs. Anna Renne, 78, died at her home, 121 Hughes street, Luzerne, yesterday morning [March 24, 1931] at 11 after a short illness of complications. She had resided in Luzerne for forty years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Stanley of Kingston and Mrs. Michael Precone of Luzerne, seventeen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a sister Mrs. Isabelle Cricken of this city. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 8:30 with a high mass of requiem in Scared Heart church, Luzerne, at 9. Interment will be at St. Ignatius` cemetery, Pringle.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 25, 1931, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Harry Hauser
Harry Hauser, 50, esteemed resident of 121 North Main street, died early yesterday morning [March 24, 1931] at his home following a stroke of apoplexy. He is survived by his widow, a brother Jerry and a sister Rose. Private funeral services will be held at the home this evening. The remains will be taken to New York tomorrow morning for burial.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 25, 1931, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Ferdinand Jacobs
Ferdinand Jacobs, lifelong resident of Wyoming Valley, died of acute indigestion at his home, 1139 Wyoming avenue, Forty Fort, early yesterday morning [April 9, 1931]. He was a member of St. Nicholas` church, city, and the Holy Name Society. Surviving are a son, Ferdinand C. Jacobs, two brothers, Frank and Joseph, and three sisters, Mrs. Frank Becker, Mrs. Josephine Jones, and Mrs. Amanda Miller. The body has been taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Becker, 55 Vulcan street, from where the funeral will be held on Monday morning at 8:45 with a high mass of requiem in St. Nicholas` church. Interment will be at the church cemetery, Shavertown.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 10, 1931, Page 18.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Miss Florence R. Yarrow
Miss Florence R. Yarrow, 64, died yesterday afternoon [April 9, 1931] at West Palm Beach, Fla. following a lingering illness of complications. Miss Yarrow formerly was a missionary to the Hawaiian Islands and was well known in Wilkes-Barre and vicinity, having spoken here on missionary topies on many occasions. She is survived by a sister, Mr. J. T. Matthews, of 1202 South Main street, Wilkes-Barre.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 10, 1931, Page 18.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Louis Hooper Taylor
The funeral of Louis Hooper Taylor, six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Taylor, who died at the family home, 115 Conwell street on Wednesday night [April 8, 1931] of pneumonia, will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 with services in charge of Rev. Homer Skyles May, D.D., pastor of First Reformed Church. Pall bearers will be Gartrell Hooper, Sterling Taylor, both uncles of the child, William Evans and Harry Woods. Flower carriers will be Robert Hooper and Charles Taylor, also uncles of the child. Interment will be at Fern Knoll Cemetery, Dallas.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 10, 1931, Page 18.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John O'Connor
John O'Connor, 80, former school director and prominent business man of Miner's Mills, died of complications at his home, 19 West Main street, yesterday morning [April 9, 1931]. He had lived in Miner's Mills since coming to this country from Ireland over 60 years ago. As a politician he was outstanding and although retired for the last ten years maintained an active interest in political and civic affairs. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and active in the Holy Name Society despite his age. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. John Brennan, Mrs. Edward Kelley, Mrs. Patrick McCarthy, all of Miner's Mills, and May at home. His wife died about 15 years ago. The funeral will be held on Monday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in Blessed Sacrament Church at 9:30. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 10, 1931, Page 18.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Rosa Goeckel
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Rosa Goeckel, 86, at the home of her daughter Mrs. George Link, of Brooklyn, N.Y., on April 2 [1931], after one week's illness. She has resided at the LInk home since leaving Wilkes-Barre about fifteen years ago. She was born in Germany but had lived in this country for forty years. The funeral was held on Monday with a solemn high mass of requiem celetrated in St. John's church, Brooklyn, by Rev. George Goeckel, of Scranton, and grandson of the deceased, with Rev. Father Augustine as deacon, and Ref. Father Storz, sub-deacon. Burial was in the the church cemetery where Rev. Father Goeckel gave final benediction. Relatives from this city attended the funeral.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 10, 1931, Page 18.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Cora Searfoss
Mrs. Cora Searfoss, 39, wife of William H. Sarfoss, died at the family home, 273 Poplar street, yesterday morning [April 9, 1931] after an illness of complications. A former resident of Ashley, she had resided in this city for six years. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran church. Surviving besides her husband are her children, Benjamin, Eva, Albert, Elmer, John, Pearl, Ruby, Pauline, Warren, Annetta, Cora, and Arlington, all at home; her mother, Mrs. Joseph Walters, of Palmerton; her brothers and sister, Charles Bartholamew of Lehighton, Mrs. Edgar Kern, John, and Harry, all of Palmerton. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 with services in charge of Rev. Otto Mappes, pastor of St. Peter's Luthern Church. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 10, 1931, Page 18.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Charles Latonis
Charles Latonis, 35, of 45 Coal Street, Glen Lyon, died of complications at White Haven early yesterday morning [April 14, 1931]. He was born and reared at Glen Lyon and was a member of St. Dennis' church, the Lithuanian Alliance and the Beavers. He is survived by his brothers, John, Thomas, Joseph, and William and his sisters, Mrs. Frank Beeunas of Wanamie and Mrs. Alexander Bolin of Sugar Notch. The funeral will be held from the Bolin residence, 40 Coal street, on Friday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. Dennis' church. Rev. Francis McHugh will be celebrant. Interment will be at Nanticoke cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 15, 1931, Page 19.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Helen Sieminski
Helen Sieminski, 10, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Casimer Sieminski, 80 Watkins street, Swoyerville, died at the family home yesterday afternoon [April 14, 1931] following a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Sieminski is assistant mine foreman at Woodward colliery of the Glen Alden Coal Co. Besides her parents she is survived by her brothers and sisters, Isabelle, Adam, Casimer, Jr., Evan and Irene. The funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. Mary's church, Swoyerville. Interment will be at the church cemetery, Swoyerville.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 15, 1931, Page 19.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Catherine X. Jones
Mrs. Catherine X. Jones, 87, died of complications at the home of her son at Sidney Center, N.Y. on Monday [April 13, 1931]. The remains will be brought to Parsons where funeral services will be held in the Baptist church. Interment will be at Mt. Greenwood cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 15, 1931, Page 19.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Georgeanna Smith Forsey
Mrs. Georgeanna Smith Forsey, 68, wife of Harry Forsey of White Haven, died of complications at the home of her son, Walter Forsey, 500 Carey avenue, last night [April 14, 1931] at 6:15. Mrs. Forsey was widely known and through her many kindly and charitable acts and splendid traits of character was endeared to all who knew her. Mrs. Forsey was born at Sebastapol, Pittston, on January 30, 1863, the daughter of Elihu and Isabelle (Nicholson) Smith. Her father was superintendent of the D. & H. Coal Co. for twenty-five years. At the age of five she was taken to Yatesville and some time later to Hudson where she lived until 1909. Mrs. Forsey then moved to this city where she resided for four years before moving to White Haven. She returned here in November because of illness and made her home with her son. Surviving are her husband, her son Walter, her grandaughter Isabell Forsey, her brothers and sisters, Mr. Thomas Henshell of Philadelphia, Samuel Smith of Parsons, John Smith of Parsons, Wilson Smith of Meadow Run, and an adopted brother, Charles Williams of Pittston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 15, 1931, Page 19.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Fred Good
Word has been received here by Mrs. Peter Good of 91 Lehigh street, of the sudden death by accident of Fred Good, 70, of Chicago, yesterday [April 14, 1931]. He was a former resident of this city and was the brother of the late Peter Good. He was also one of the first graduates of Wyoming seminary. Surviving are his widow and three sons, Fred, Earl, and Karl, all of Chicago.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 15, 1931, Page 19.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Ellen Rice
Mrs. Ellen Rice, 73, esteemed resident of 573 North Franklin street, died of complications in General hospital yesterday morning [April 14, 1931] at 11:30. She had been admitted on Saturday night. She was born in England. Mrs. Rice was a member of St. John's R. C. church and its societies. Surviving are her husband, John H. Rice, a son John L. Rice, local newspsperman, a granddaughter Mrs. William J. Clarke and a great granddaughter Regina Clarke, both of Jackson Heights, N.Y. and a sister Mrs. John Clinton of this city. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. John's church at 9:30. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 15, 1931, Page 19.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Waskiewicz
John Waskiewicz, 40, died of complications at his home, 33 West Ridge street, Nanticoke, yesterday afternoon [April 14, 1931]. He was born in Poland and had resided in Nanticoke for 25 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church. Surviving are his widow and children, Anna, Josephine, Frank, Stella, Joseph, Julia, and Frances.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 15, 1931, Page 19.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Justin F. Keller
Justin F. Keller, esteemed resident of Jackson township who would have celebrated his 70th birthday on Saturday, [April 18, 1931], died yesterday afternoon [April 14, 1931] at his home following a month's illness of complications. He was born at Broadway, but lived at Loyalville for many years before moving to Jackson township five years ago. He was widely known in that region. He is survived by his widow and children, Lloyd R. Keller of Muhlenburg, Mrs. Robert Mitchell and Mrs. Max R. Huttner of Kingston, Mrs. Willard Jones of Forty Fort, Mrs. Fred L. Thomas of Sayre, Mrs. C. A. Martyn of Philadelphia, Miss Althea Keller at home, and 15 grandchildren. His brother, Vincent Keller, of Mooretown, died two months ago. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 11 with interment at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 15, 1931, Page 19.
Submitted by Claire Moran
James Brogan
James Brogan, 4, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brogan of 10 Radcliff street, Pittston, died yesterday morning [April 14, 1931] at 10 after a few days' illness of pneumonia. Besides his parents he is survived by a brother, Thomas, Jr. The funeral will be held on Friday morning with services in St. Mary's Assumption Church at 9. Interment will be at the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 15, 1931, Page 19.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John F. Wolcott
John F. Wolcott, a former resident of Kingston, died of complications yesterday at his home at Navesink, N.J. He was employed as a conductor by Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. Surviving are his sisters, Mr. R. C. Hill of Kingston, Mrs. George B. Kingsley of Scranton, Mrs. Jessie McNeal of Philadelphia, and two nieces, Josephine and Harriet Ervin of Kingston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 29, 1931, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
R. V. Fitzgerald
Word was received here last night of the death of R. V. Fitzgerald, former druggist of Kingston, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Wallace A. GGannon (sic), Verona N.J., yesterday [April 28, 1931]. Mr. Fitzgerald leaves his widow, the former Miss Christina Fleischman of this city, daughter with whom he resided, a son James, also of Verona, a brother, William P. Fitzgerald of Easton, and a sister, Mrs. J. F. Eeward (sic) of Kingston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 29, 1931, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
William Jones
William Jones, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnott L. Jones of 40 Centre street, Forty Fort, died yesterday afternoon [April 28, 1931] following a short illness of complications. Besides his parents the boy is survived by his brothers and sisters, Ruth, Elizabeth, Arnott, Jr., and Louise. The funeral will probably be held on Friday.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 29, 1931, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Jacob Sweinburg
Mrs. Jacob Sweinberg, 58, widely esteemed resident of 272 Kidder street, the home where she was born and lived all her life, died in General hospital following several weeks' illness of complications on Monday night [April 27, 1931]. Mrs. Sweinberg was a member of one of the city's oldest German families and was deeply endeared to many friends who will regret her death. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church. She leaves her husband, a son Harry, and a sister, Mrs. Henry Kyttle of Kingston. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 with services in charge of Rev. Carl J. Schindler. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 29, 1931, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Frank Farrell
The funeral of Frank Farrell, 50, who died in New York City following a heart attack on Sunday [April 26, 1931], will be held from the home of his mother, Mrs. Bridget Farrell, 123 Matson avenue, Parsons, this morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. Dominick's church at 9:30. Interment will be at St. Mary's cemetery, Hanover. The deceased had lived with his mother until two months ago when he went to New York. Besides his mother he is survived by his brothers and sisters, Mrs. Frank O'Brien of Philadlephia, William Farrell of New York City, Mrs. P. A. Harrington of Kingston, Patrick and John Farrell of Parsons.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 29, 1931, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Alice Levack
Mrs. Alice Levack died of complications at her home, 205 Cedar avenue, Exeter, yesterday afternoon [April 28, 1931] She is survived by her husband, Andrew, her children, Edward, Alberta, John, Teresa, Rita, and Anna May, her mother, Mrs. Anna Brooks of Exeter, five brothers and three sisters. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 9 with high mass of requiem in St. John's Polish church, Exeter, at 9:30. Interment will be at the chruch cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 29, 1931, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Robert S. Freas
Robert S. Freas, 9, son of Clark E. Freas of West Falls and formerly of Wood street, city, who died on Monday evening [April 27, 1931] in Homeopathic hospital following a skull operation, will be buried from the home of W. G. Lindsay, 67 Lockhart street, city on Thursday afternoon at 2 with interment at Mt. Greenwood cemetery. Besides his father the boy is survived by a sister Doris and two brothers, Clark Jr. and Charles.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 29, 1931, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Ahrendts
John Ahrendts, 39, well known resident of 26 South Hancock street, died at Nesbitt Memorial hospital yesterday afternoon [April 28, 1931] following ten days' illness of pneumonia. Mr. Ahrendts was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran church and the church council. He was employed by the Penn Tobacco Co. Surviving are his widow and children, Marguerite, Edna, Luther, Hilda, and Carl, his father, Conrad Ahrendts of Lee Park, and his brothers and sisters, Adolph, Harry and Mrs. Lena Mensch of this city, Conrad of Luzerne, Mrs. Amos Mitchell of Parsons, Mrs. William Oplinger of Lee Park, Mrs. Peter Walters of Fernbrook. The funeral will be held from his late home on Friday afternoon at 2 with services in St. Mark's Lutheran church at 2:30. Rev. Carl J. Schindler, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church, will officiate. Burial will be in Hollenback cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 29, 1931, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Cornelius Boyle
Mrs. Cornelius Boyle, esteemed resident of 277 Bennett street, Luzerne, died of complications at her home last night [April 28, 1931] about 8. She was a member of St. Ignatius' church, Kingston. Surviving are children, Mrs. Frank Crossin, John, Dr. Jay Boyle, Hugh, Joseph and Mrs. Bernard Dunn and her brothers and sisters, Hugh, John, and Phillip Wettlaufer, Mrs. William Ruddy, Mrs. John Balnes, Mrs. James Ryan,and Mrs. Thomas Mulherin.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 29, 1931, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Asa Wardan
(contributed [article])The death of Mrs. Asa Wardan who died at her home on April 20, 1931, removed from Trucksville one of its most esteemed and oldest residents and also the oldest living member of Trucksville Methodist Episcopal church. She had resided at Trucksville forty-four years. She was born at Pike's Creek on November 2, 1849, the daughter of Jonah R. and Mary Ann Evans Roberts. On October 10, 1872, she was married to Asa Wardan by Rev. F. A. King. Three children blessed their union, Frances Lulu, deceased, John R. and Ella, who survive. Her husband preceded her in death three years. Besides her children two grandchildren, Mrs. Arlene Bessmer of Atlanta, Ga., and Miss Lenora C. Wardan of Trucksville survive.
Mrs. Wardan was the last member of eight children, her sister, Mrs. Wilkinson having died fifteen months ago. Mrs. Wardan lived long and industriously, helpfully and serviceably through the years, finding opportunity for the use of her ability and privileges to dispense gladness and bountiful hospitality to many with who she came in contact. As wife and mother caring for her husband and children she made the home a place of cheer and happiness and with her neighbors and friends with whom she associated there was manifested the excellency of a pleasing personality. This became possible because early in life she became a follower of Jesus Christ, joined Trucksville M. E. church nearly forth years ago, and always continued a worthy member and faithful Christian, giving her time and energy to the church.
Funeral services were held at her late home on Thursday afternoon, April 23, in charge of Rev. J. L. Thomas, former pastor, assisted by Rev. J. R. Austin, a former pastor and friend of the family. Both pastors paid a merited tribute to the life of the deceased. During the services, Miss Roxie Smith sang Face to Face. Mrs. Newhart and Miss Smith sang Waiting, and Rev. Mr. Auston read No Burdens Allowed to Pass Through, special favorites of the deceased. The following acted as pall bearers, Bruce Long, Francis McCarty, Frank Anstett, Frank Lauderbaugh, Fred Boote, and Nesbitt Sutliff. Flower carriers were J. B. Rice, William Hudson, Oliver Williams, and B. F. Merrel. Burial was in Wardan cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 29, 1931, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Stanley Styczynski
Stanley Styczynski, a resident of Swoyerville for twenty-eight years, died at his home, 37 Sidney street, yesterday morning [April 28, 1931] at 8:30 following illness of complications of several weeks. He was born in Poland and came to the borough with his parents when a boy. Immediate survivors are his wife and seven children, Frances, Mrs. Thomas Voitek, Sophia, Catherine, Mary, Stanley, Jr., and Leo; also a brother Frank, residing in Newark.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 29, 1931, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Jean Lois Witt
Jean Lois Witt, 18, the third G.A.R. high school student to die since September, will be buried from the family home, 281 Hazle street, this morning at 10 with strictly private services. Interment will be in Denison cemetery, Forty Fort. Miss Witt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Witt, was one of the most brilliant and popular students at the high school and would have been graduated in June had not a brief and fatal illness of diphtheria, which caused her death on Monday night [April 27, 1931] intervened. Miss Witt had twice been stricken with diphtheria before, the first time as a child and the second time last August.
Despite her illness of last year, she made up the school work she had missed and achieved a high scholastic standing. She was devoted to extra-curricular activities and was president of the Girls' Reserve for the past three years and was a member of the Latin club, Patrol squad, Senior Girls' Glee club, Senior Class Banquet committee and the Senior Dramatic club. She was also a member of First Baptist church and Sunday school. Touching tribute was paid to her at services in G.A.R. high school auditorium yesterday morning and hundreds of students have viewed her remains which can be seen through the windows from the front porch of the home. Besides her mother and father, who is an attache of the Recorder of Deeds office, she is survived by a brother Charles G. Witt, and a sister, Mrs. Aurora Witt Knorr.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 29, 1931, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Elmer Smith
Elmer Smith, 59, a former resident of Plains township, died at 11:30 yesterday morning [February 10, 1931, at Retreat Hospital. Relatives or friends are requested to get in touch with the superintendent of the hospital.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 11, 1931, Page 13.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Joseph Webber
Joseph Webber, 63, died at 4:40 yesterday afternoon [February 10, 1931] at Retreat Hospital. Relatives or friends are asked to communicate with the superintendent of the hlspital. Mr. Webber formerly lived in Nanticoke.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 11, 1931, Page 13.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Joseph Alsheff
Joseph Alsheff, 74, a well known resident of East End, died yesterday morning [February 10, 1931] in Homeopathic Hospital following an illness of pneumonia. A sad incident in connection with the death is the fact that his wife is critically ill of pneumonia in the same hospital. Mrs. Alsheff was employed by the Wilkes-Barre Lace Co. for many years. He was a member of St. Nicholas church. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, Frank, at home, one grandson, and two step sons, Fred of Pittstburgh and John of Wilkes-Barre. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 9 from the home, 341 New Grant street. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Nicholas church at 9:30. Place of interment will be announced later.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 11, 1931, Page 13.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Ludwiga Gostynski
Mrs. Ludwiga Gostynski, 89, resident of Pringle for thirty years, died last evening [February 10, 1931] after a month's illness of complications at the home of her son Walter, 178 Morgan street, Pringle. Besides her son, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Adomina Osmina of Ashley, twenty-five grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. A grandson, John Gostynski, of Detroit, formerly of Pringle, died at Detroit on Monday [February 9, 1931] and members of the family were preparing to go to his home when Mrs. Gostynski died. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. Hedwig's church, Kingston, at 9:30. Burial will be at St. Ignatius cemetery, Pringle.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 11, 1931, Page 13.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Maurice Kanley
The body of Maurice Kanley, former resident of this city who died Monday night [February 9, 1931] has been removed to the McLaughlin chapel, 124 South Washington street from where the funeral will be held this afternoon at 2:30 with interment at the family plot in City cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 11, 1931, Page 13.
Submitted by Claire Moran
David Jones
David Jones, a former resident of this city, died at his home in Lorraine, Ohio, on Monday afternoon [February 9, 1931] of pneumonia. He was born in this city and his father was owner of Jones Brothers Baking Co. on the Heights for many years. Surviving are his wife Harriet and daughter Davia Fay, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David L. Jones, a sister Elizabeth and two brothers Arthur and Watkins. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon with burial at Lorraine.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 11, 1931, Page 13.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Margaret Mullin Dies
Mrs. Margaret Mullin, widow of former postmaster John H. Mullin, died yesterday morning [February 13, 1931] at the family home, 67 William street [Pittston], following a short illness. Many of her friends were unaware of her illness and news of her death was a shock to them. Deceased was one of the city's best known and esteemed woman (sic). She was born here her maiden name being Miss Margaret Cosgrove. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James S. Cosgrove who were among the earliest settlers of the community. Mrs. Mullin was a devout member of St. John's church and was active in the affairs of the Altar and Rosary society and other women's organizations of the congregation. She was possessor of an amiable disposition that endeared her to all with whom she came in contact.
Surviving her are the following children, all of whom were at her bedside when the end came yesterday: T. Frank Mullin of Philadelphia; Rev. John H. Mullin of Casper, Wyoming; Harry J. Mullin of Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. E. A. Slater and Miss Margaret Mullin at home. John H. Mullin, husband of the deceased, was on[e] of the city's most prominent residents. For years he conducted a grocery store in the Oregon section and served some time as postmaster of the city. He died in 1923. Members of the family request that friends omit flowers. The funeral will be held on Monday morning leaving the home at 9:15. A solemn requiem mass will be sung in St. John's church at 9:30. Interment will be in St. John's cemetery.
Published in the Pittston News Section of the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, February 14, 1931, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Died in Wyoming (Mrs. Mary Jones)
Local resident[s] learned yesterday with sincere sorrow of the death of Mrs. Mary Jones which occurred at the home of her daughter Mrs. Charles P. Daley, 83 East 8th street, Wyoming. Mrs. Daley (sic) [Jones], who resided in Greater Pittston for fifty-one years, died at 4:15 yesterday morning [February 13, 1931] following an illness of several years duration. Deceased was the widow of Thomas Jones who operated the Everhart farm at Coxton for fifteen years. The family resided in Wyoming for the last thirty years. She was born in Ebbw Vale, South Wales, seventy-four years ago. She leaves the following children: Mrs. James Lewis, Mrs. Charles P. Daley, Stanley and Thomas Jones of Wyoming; a brother, Joseph Amos of this city [Pittston] a sister, Mrs Harriet Weaver, of Lansford; two brothers, David and John Smos of South Wales; also twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon at 2:30. Services will be conducted by Rev. L. D. Thomas, of Plains, assisted by Rev. George F. Haines, of Wyoming. Interment will be in Carverton cemetery.
Published in the Pittston News Section of the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, February 14, 1931, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Paul Cakuky
Paul Cakuky, 68, formerly of Swoyerville, died yearly yesterday morning [February 15, 1931] at Retreat hospital. Relatives or friends are requested to communicate with the superintendent of the hospital.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
William Keiper
William Keiper, 62, a former resident of this city, died on Saturday morning [February 14, 1931] at 6 o'clock at his home in East Mauch Chunk of complications. He is survived by his widow and children, Leo of Easton, Mrs. Bernard Malarkey of Coaldale, Joseph and Mary at home, and five grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock with burial at Mauch Chunk.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. M. H. Levi
Mrs. M. H. Levi, 54, the former Miss Mildred Oppenheimer of this city, died at her home, 101 Edgerton street, Rochester, N.Y. on Saturday [February 14, 1931] after a ten days' illness. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. Oppenheimer of this city and lived here until her marriage. Her husband died nine years ago. She is survived by a daughter, Janet, and her brothers and sisters in this city, Sam and Joseph Oppenheimer, and Mrs M. Levone. The funeral will be held in Rochester with interment in the family plot there.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Ralph A. Koerber
Ralph A. Koerber, 25, born and reared in this city, died at Contagious Hospital yesterday morning, the victim of spinal meningitis. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. He is survived by his widow and child; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Koerber; his brothers, William, Edward, Albert, Fred, and John, and his sisters, Mrs. Earl Titus, and Mrs. Allen Herman. The funeral, strictly private, will be held from Doron's chapel today with services in charge of Rev. Carl Schindler. Burial will be at Mt. Greenwood Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. William Brady
Mrs. William Brady, 31, formerly Miss Amanda Aten, died at her home, 298 Barney stsreet, of heart disease yesterday afternoon [February 15, 1931]. She was a member of Baptist Tabernacle. Besides her husband she is survived by her children, William and Alice; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Aten, and two brothers, Howard, Jr., and John.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Ellen Cunningham
Mrs. Ellen Cunningham, of 23 Spruce street, Georgetown, died in Mercy hospital yesterday morning [February 15, 1931] of pneumonia. She is survived by her children, Mrs. Michael Barrett of Philadelphia, Patrick, a keeper in Luzerne county prison; Mrs. Nicholas Lyons and John and Anna at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: John Campbell of this city, Mrs. Bridget Smith of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Mrs. Hannah Heaton of Shamokin, and Mrs. Sadie McGrady of Hazleton. The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nicholas Lyons, 32 Spruce street, with a high mass of requiem in St. Joseph's church at 9:30. Interment will be at St. Mary's cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Fiorini
John Fiorini, 40, of 191 West Green street, Nanticoke, died at his home on Saturday afternoon [February 14, 1931] of complications. He had resided in Nanticoke twenty-five years. Surviving are his widow and six children.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Julius Swithers
Mrs. Julius Swithers, 76, died at her home, 419 Garfield street, Nanticoke, yesterday morning [February 15, 1931] at 10:15 of general debility. Born in Germany, she had lived in Nanticoke forty-six years. She was a member of St. Stanislaus' church. Surviving are her husband and children, John of this city, Frank of New York, Mrs. Joseph Prushinski of Nanticoke, thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Andrew Ritze
Andrew Ritze, of 300 Main street, Dupont, one of the best known residents of that town, died yesterday morning [February 15, 1931] at 7 following several weeks' illness of complications. He was one of the earliest settlers of Dupont residing there since coming from Poland twenty-five years ago. Mr. Ritze was a member of Sacred Heart Polish Church and St. Stanislaw Society thereof. He was much esteemed in the community and his death has caused much sorrow. He leaves the following children: Mrs. John Siwiec, Mrs. Joseph Poplowski, Mrs. George Wruble, Mrs. John Romanowski, Mrs. Joseph Shinsky, John, Michael, Valentine, and Frank; also two brothers and one sister, Mrs. John Zodlo, and Joseph and William Ritze of Dupont. The funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 9 from the home. At 9:30 a requiem mass will be sung in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Julia A. Roushey
Mrs. Julia A. Roushey, 72, widow of Oliver A. Roushey, died of complications at her home in Dallas on Saturday evening [February 14, 1931] at 6. She is survived by her brother, Fred C. Wentz, her step-children, Alva J. Roushey of Shavertown, P. J. Roushey of Lehman, Joseph of Noxen, William Campbell of Register, Mrs. William Moore of Huntington Mills, Mrs. John Franklin of Luzerne, and her nephews, Peter Roushey of Dallas, Lewis W. Roushey of Trucksville, and George C. Wentz of Meeker.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
James J. L. Golden
James Joseph Lynn Golden, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Golden of 101 Ninth street, Wyoming, died last night [February 15, 1931] at 9:30 after one day's illness. The boy complained of feeling ill when he arose and a doctor was summoned, but his condition grew worse. Cause of death was given as grip. The youth was a freshman at St. Cecilia's high school and was the only child. Before marriage his mother was Miss Mary Lynn of Port Griffith.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Amanda Belles
Mrs. Amanda Belles, 73, died at her home, 615 Wyoming avenue, Wyoming, after a six weeks' illness of complications on Saturday morning [February 14, 1931]. She was born at Shickshinny and lived in Kingston prior to making her home in Wyoming. She is survived by her children, Albert of Mauch Chunk; Charles, with whom she resided; Mrs. Bruce Clare of Buffalo; Wesley of Kingston; Mrs. Oscar Swan of Dallas, and Mrs. Vera Dickson of Forty Fort.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Frank Podlaski
Frank Podlaski, of 20 Mulberry street, Swoyerville, died last evening [February 15, 1931] at 6 in Mercy hospital of complications. He is survived by his widow and children, Stanley, Lillian and Edna. The funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. Mary's church Swoyerville. Interment will be at the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Anna Petro
Mrs. Anna Petro died yesterday afternoon [February 15, 1931] at her home, 13 East Main street, Miners Mills, following three weeks illness with pneumonia. She was a member of St. Mary's Greek Catholic church. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. John Kalanik, John Michael, Anna and Elizabeth, also a sister in McKeesport. The funeral will be held from the late home on Wednesday at 8:30 with solemn high mass of requiem in St. Mary's Greek Catholic church at 9. Interment in St. Mary's cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Patrick Heffernan
The body of Patrick Heffernan, who was killed in Easton on Thursday [February 12, 1931], arrived in this city over the Lehigh Valley railroad on Saturday night and taken by Undertaker Maher, to the home of Mr. Heffernan's sister, Mrs. John McGuire, 36 Flannigan street, Pringle. The funeral will be held from the McGuire home on Tuesday at 9 with solemn high mass of requiem in St. Ignatius church at 9:30. Interment in Pringle cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Stanley Rutski
Mrs. Stanley Rutski, 21, of West Wyoming, died in Nesbitt Memorial hospital on Saturday morning [February 14, 1931]. An infant son also died. Before marriage she was Miss Helen Burke of West Nanticoke. She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Burke, and her brothers and sisters, Mrs. Walter Sayre, Joseph, Catherine, Mame, and Clara, all of West Nanticoke. The funeral will be held from the home, 302 West Sixth street, Wyoming, on Tuesday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. Joseph's church, Wyoming, at 9:30. Interment will be at the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
William Kearns Dies
William Kearns, aged 42, of Frothingham street, Browntown, died Saturday evening [February 14, 1931] at 6:15 in Pittston hospital following an illness of complications. He was a member of St. John's church and Holy Name society. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9:45 from the home of his aunt, Mrs. James McHugh, Lincoln street, Browntown. A requiem mass will be sung in St. John's church at 10:15. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery.
Published in the Pittston News Section of the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 21.
Submitted by Claire Moran
World War Vet Dies (Joseph Woluf)
Pneumonia caused the death of Joseph Woluf, aged 40, a veteran of the World War, who resided at 8 Thistle street, Upper Pittston. Deceased passed away on Saturday afternoon [February 14, 1931] at 1 in Pittston hospital where he had been a patient since Friday, February 12. The funeral will be held this morning at 9. A requiem mass will be sung in Holy Rosary church at 9:30. Interment will be in Holy Rosary cemetery, Duryea.
Published in the Pittston News Section of the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 21.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Dies on Visit Here (Mrs. Mary Hunt)
While visiting her daughter, Mrs. Martin J. Kelly, 508 North Main street [Pittston], death came suddenly to Mrs. Mary Hunt of Newark, N.J., a former local resident, on Saturday morning [February 15, 1931] at 4:15. Heart trouble was the cause of death. Deceased was born here, having been the daughter of the laste Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGovern of Sebastopol. Following the death of her husband, William Hunt, eight years ago, she went to Newark to reside. Besides Mrs. Kelly she leaves then following sons and daughters: Charles A., John, Edward, Joseph, Mrs. N. Alikas and Harry of Newark; also sixteen grandchildren and the following sisters: Mrs. B. Cummings, of Avoca; Mrs. John L. Curry, of St. Clair, Pa., and Mrs. M. A. Gilroy of this city. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9. A requiem mass will be sung in St. Mary's church at 9:30. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery.
Published in the Pittston News Section of the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 21.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Martin Gardner
Saturday morning [February 14, 1931] at 3 occurred the death of Martin F. Gardner, 26, of rear 24 George street, city [Pittston], following four days illness of pneumonia. The death of the young man, who for several years was employed at the Mullin store in Oregon, has caused much sorrow. He was a member of St. John's church and the Holy Name Society. Mr. Gardner was born in Upper Pittston and was very well known in the community. He leaves his widow, formerly Miss Mary Dougherty of Chapel street, and two children, Robert and Martin; also the following brothers and sisters: James, Bernard, Benedict, Julia, Mrs. John Dessoye and Alberta, all of this city. The body has been removed to the home of this brother-in-law, Joseph Dessoye, of Benedict street, Upper Pittston. The funeral will beheld tomorrow morning at 9. A requiem mass will be sung at 9:30. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery.
Published in the Pittston News Section of the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 21.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Popular Girl Dies (Mary Catherine Brady)
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Brady of 288 South Main street [Pittston] have the sympathy of the entire community in the death of their daughter, Mary Catherine, aged 10, which occurred on Saturday evening [February 15, 1931] at 7:45 following two weeks' illness of pneumonia. The girl was popular with her companions and playmates. She was a student in the fifth grade, Roosevelt school. Her mother was formerly Miss Ceclia Hogan and conducts Ceceil's Beauty Shoppe in the Newrose building. Her father is the well known ticket agent at the Laurel Line station. Besides her parents she is survived by one brother, Teddy. The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 9. A requiem mass will be sung at 9:30 in St. John's church. Burial will be sung at 9:30 in St. John's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery at Avoca.
Published in the Pittston News Section of the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 16, 1931, Page 21.
Submitted by Claire Moran
James O. Parks
James O. Parks, 76, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Nuss, 111 Sharpe street, Kingston, on Saturday morning [February 25, 1931] after three years' illness of complications. He was a member of Vernon M. E. church. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Charles Nuss, four grandchildren, Mrs. Fred Risley, Charles, Louise, and Robert Nuss, all of Kingston, four great grand children and a sister, Mrs. Ira Wingers of Kingston. The funeral will be held from the Nuss residence on Tuesday afternoon at 2 with interment at Mayer's cemetery, Centremoreland.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Leo V. Hotchkiss
Leo V. Hotchkiss, 29, died of complications at his home, 145 South Meade street, yesterday morning [April 26, 1931] at 3:45. His mother, Mrs. John Hotchkiss died seven weeks ago. The young man was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad until five years ago when he retired because of poor health. Surviving is a daughter Frances, his father, John B. Hotchkiss, and his brothers, Bernard, James, John, and Earl. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. Mary's church at 9:30. Burial will be in the family plot at the church cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Charles Grey
Charles Grey, World War veteran and esteemed resident of Shavertown, died of ulcers in Philadelphia Naval hospital on Friday [April 24, 1931]. Mr. Grey served in some of the major battles of the war as a member of 12th Infantry, A. E. F. He was 14 months overseas. He was a member of Black Diamond Post, American Legion and Luzerne P.O.S. of A. Mr. Grey had lived at Shavertown almost all his life and had gone to Philadelphia for treatment only two weeks ago. He leaves his widow, his children, Elizabeth, Myrtle, James and William, his mother, Mrs. Ellen Grey, and a brother, William. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon with services in Shavertown M.E. church at 2.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Felix Pohala
Felix Pohala, 10, son of Felix Pohala, Sr., died at the family home, 139 East Sawnee (sic) [Shawnee] avenue, Plymouth, yesterday afternoon [April 26, 1931] at 3 of complications. Besides his father he is survived by two sisters, Mary and Helen, at home.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Child Buried: The funeral of Felix Pohala, Jr., was held yesterday afternoon from the family home, 139 East Shawnee avenue with services in St. Mary's church. Rev. S. A. Dreier, officiating. Numerous flowers evinced the sympathy of neighbors and friends and were carried by Miriam James, Gertrude Mundy, Camoline Ciesla, Gertrude Munday, Anna Kondsack, Josephine Nice, Betty O'Boyle, Margaret Mihuc, Rosetta Stuczkowski, Mary Pohala, and Mary Terkowski. Pallbearers were Ambrose Swinski, Edward Kondracki, Edward Pryzbyiski, Edward James, Frank Kozek and Stanley Niese. Interment was in St. Mary's new cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 29, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Ellen Harkins
Mrs. Ellen Harkins died last evening [April 26, 1931] at 7 at her home, 7 Chester street, Ashley, following several weeks' illness of complications. He was a member of St. Charles' church, Sugar Notch. Surviving are her children, Hugh, Andy, Mrs. Thomas Cusick, all of Ashley, Mrs. J. A. Carey of this city, Mrs. E. E. Kimble of Philadelphia, J. W. Harkins of Allentown, P. J. Harkins of Harrisburg, and Mrs. W. C. Mundy of Topeka, Kan.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Peter P. Dohl
Peter P. Dohl, prominent lumber dealer of Dallas and former resident of this city, died yesterday afternoon [April 26, 1931] at 2 at the family home in Dallas, of complications. Deceased had been engaged in the lumber business a number of years and was widely known through Wyoming Valley. He was a member of Kingston lodge 395, Free and Accepted Masons; Caldwell Consistory of Bloomsburg and Irem Temple. Surviving are his widow and the following brothers and sisters: Chris and Charles Dohl of Fairmont Springs; Enoch Dohl of Cambra; Mrs. Mary Rhone of Bloomsburg, and Mrs. Lydia Schuster of Meriden, Conn. The funeral will be held from the family home on Wednesday afternoon at 2 and interment will be in Forty Fort Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Magdalene Zrabouski
Mrs. Magdalene Zrabouski, 44, of 48 Welsh street, Sebastopol, died yesterday morning April 26, 1931] at 6:30 following an illness of complications. She was born in Lithuania and had resided in Sebastopol since coming to this country twenty years ago. Deceased was a member of St. Casimir's church and St. Francis, Holy Sacrament and Holy Rosary societies. Besides her husband, Matthew, she is survived by her children, Casimer, George, Elizabeth Frances and Mrs. Agnes Romakes, all at home. The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 9. Following a requiem mass in St. Casimir's church, burial will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Augusta Feist
Mrs. Augusta Feist, esteemed resident of 236 South Grant street, died last night [April 26, 1931] at 10:30 at her home following an illness of complications.
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Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Mary Dzurenta
Mrs. Mary Dzurenta, 58, died at her home, 41 Davis street, Ashley, early last evening [April 26, 1931] after a short illness of complications. She is survived by her children, Mrs. Mary Dorak of Edgewater, Col., Mrs. Michael Fritz of Ashley, Veronica, Andrew, Joseph, and Thomas at home. The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in Holy Rosary Slovak church, Ashley, at 9:30. Rev. Michael Bernat will officiate. Interment will be in at the family plot in St. Mary's cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Patrick J. McGrath
Patrick J. McGrath, 68, president of the A.O.H. for two terms and a veteran employee of the Central Railroad of New Jersey at the Ashley shops, died of complications at his home, 475 South River street, on Saturday morning [April 25, 1931]. Born at Heckscherville, Schuylkill county, on March 21, 1863, he came to this city many years ago. Mr. McGrath, an uncle of the late Congressman John L. Casey, was esteemed throughout the city. In former years he was associated with St. Aloysius' society. He leaves his widow, Mary A. McGrath, two sons, Joseph of Plains and Leonard of Philadelphia, his sisters and brother, Sister Mary of St. Julia, stationed at Notre Dame institute, Worcester, Mass., Mrs. Julia Brennan and James McGrath, both of Philadelphia. The funeral will be held from the late home this morning at 9 with a solemn high mass of requiem in St. Mary's church at 9:30. Interment will be at the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Harry S. Major
Harry S. Major, 64, an employee of Albert Lewis Lumber and Ice Co. for fifty years, died at his home, 36 Shaver avenue, Shavertown, on Saturday afternoon [April 25, 1931] following an illness of complications. Born in Jackson township, the son of John Wesley Major, a pioneer settler, he resided for many years at Harvey's Lake. For the last eighteen years he had made his home at Shavertown. Mrs. Major was widely known and admired. He attended Shavertown M. E. church. Surviving are his widow, a daughter Mrs. Rosa Williams, a grandson, Roslyn Williams, and two brothers, Luther of Shavertown and Everett C. of Chicago. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with services in charge of Rev. C. B. Henry, assisted by Rev. D. M. Corkwell. Interment will be at Lehman cemetery. Friends are asked to kindly omit flowers.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Donald Meade
Donald Meade, 18 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Meade of 97 Joseph lane, died in Contagious hospital yesterday morning [April 26, 1931] of complications following measles. Private funeral services will be held from Kniffen's chapel, 465 South Main street, this afternoon at 1 with interment in Hollenback cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Miss Harriet Davis
Miss Harriet Davis, 55, veteran war nurse with the Red Cross in France during the World war and one of the outstanding nurses of this city, died in General hospital on Saturday [April 25, 1931] following a stroke suffered the day before. She had been in poor health at her home, 24 South Washington street, for three years, but her death was unexpected. Miss Davis, the daughter of Dr. Rees Davis who died in 1895, was graduated from General hospital in 1901 and served in this city until the war broke out when she volunteered for service with the Red Cross. She was first assigned to the American Red Cross hospital No. 5 in Paris and later went with the Army of Occupation to Coblenz. When her duties were finished she returned here. She was regarded as an authority on nursing and as a woman of great courage. She was commended by the war department for her gallantry on French battle fronts. She was also a graduate of Wilkes-Barre high school and was a member of the high school and hospital alumnae association, First Presbyterian church, and various social and church societies. Surviving her are a sister, Bess Davis, and her brother, Dr. Walter Davis, both of this city. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 with interment in Hollenback cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John P. Kirk
John P. Kirk, 52, well known and esteemed resident of 326 Parrish street, died in Mercy hospital yesterday morning [April 26, 1931] following two weeks' illness of complications. Born in Paterson, N.J., he came to this city as a young boy. He had been employed by the Central Railroad of New Jersey for thirty years, the last twenty of which he was with the signal division between Scranton and Mauch Chunk. He was a member of St. Patrick's church and Holy Name society. Surviving are his widow, the former Chaterine Comer, his children, Regina and John and his sisters, Mrs. Thomas Mulhern of this city and Mrs. William Cooper of Kingston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Thomas Mulvey
Thomas Mulvey, 52, of 55 Comiskey street, died at 3 yesterday morning [April 26, 1931] in Mercy hospital. Death was caused by complications. Mrs. Mulvey is seriously ill in Mercy hospital. Mr. Mulvey is survived by his widow, one son, William; his mother, Mrs. Hannah Mulvey; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Fox and Elizabeth Mulvey and two brothers, Charles and Joseph. For thirty years Mr. Mulvey was an employee at the Ashley shops. He was a member of St. Mary's church and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Miss Mary Corgan
Miss Mary Corgan, 30, died at her home, Chestnut and Main streets, Nanticoke, on Saturday [April 25, 1931] at noon, following an illness of complications. The deceased enjoyed the esteem of a wide circle of firends. Besides her mother, Mrs. Michael Corgan, she is survived by her sister and brothers: Mrs. Richard B. Sheridan, Nanticoke; Rev. Father Corgan of Rock Lake, and Edward of Stohl, Pa. The funeral will be held from the home of her mother, this morning at 9 o'clock. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Francis church and interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Joseph Schillow
Joseph Schillow, 76, died at his home, 108 Hartford street, Ashley, yesterday afternoon [April 26, 1931] following a brief illness of complications. Deceased has been a resident of Ashley for 30 years and was well known and highly esteemed. His wife died fourteen years ago. He was a pensioned fireman of the car department, Central Railroad of New Jersey and was a member of Camp 245, P.O.S. of A. of Ashley and Prince of Peace Commandery, Knights of Malta of Wilkes-Barre. He is survived by one son, Frank J. Schillow of Scranton. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1. Services will be in charge of Rev. M. Hunter Reid, pastor of Ashley Methodist church and interment will be in Fairlawn cemetery, Dalton.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mine Victim (Chester Bialogowicz)
The funeral of Chester Bialogowicz, 25, of 700 West Main street [Plymouth], who met an untimely death Monday afternoon [April 27, 1931] at 1:30 in No. 20 tunnel of Truesdale mine, Glen Alden Coal Company, will be held tomorrow morning at 9 from the family home, thence to Polish National church were a high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:30. Interment will be in the parish cemetery at West Nanticoke. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Bialogowicz and these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mathew Cislo, of Plymouth; Albert of Hillside, N.J.; Mrs. Vincent Kennedy, Joseph Bialogowicz, John Bialogowicz, Peter Bialogowicz, and Edward Bialogowicz, all of this community [Plymouth].
Published in the Plymouth News Section of the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 29, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Miner Killed in Rock Fall (Andrew Novak)
Maxwell Colliery Mishap Victim Leaves Widow and Eight Children
Andrew Novak, aged 49, of 25 East Hartford Street, Ashley, was killed in fall of rock while at work in Maxwell Colliery, Glen Alden Coal Co., yesterday morning [April 29, 1931]. He is survived by his widow and the following children, Anna, John, Mary, Helen, George, Andrew, Jr., Catherine, and Joseph; two brothers, John in Czechoslovakia and George in Canada; also three sisters, Mary, Susan and Anna, all in Czechoslovakia. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 8:30 from the home, with services in St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church. Rev. Nicholas Chopey will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery at Dallas.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 27, 1931, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Fatal Illness (Anthony Osticco)
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Osticco, of 182 River street [Pittston], are mourning the death of their son, Anthony, aged 22 months, who died yesterday morning [April 29, 1931] following an illness of pneumonia. The child is survived by his parents, one sister, Dolores, and his grandmother, Mrs. Anthony Osticco. Funeral will probably be held on Friday afternoon.
Published in the Pittston News Section of the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, April 30, 1931, Page 25.
Submitted by Claire Moran
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