Obituaries
Late Head of White Haven Sanitarium Passes Away in Philadelphia
Dr. Alexander Armstrong of White Haven, prominent tuberculosis specialist and former superintendent of White Haven sanitarium, died on Wednesday morning [April 6, 1932] at 4:45 in Pennsylvania hospital, Philadelphia. Dr. Armstrong had been in failing health for some time and several months ago submitted to an operation. Hopes were held for his recovery but he began to fail several days ago dying early Wednesday. He was born in Trenton, N.J., November 20, 1873, the son of the late Hugh and Ann (Robinson) Armstrong, natives of Ireland. He received his preliminary education in Trenton public schools and later enrolled in University of Pennsylvania, graduating from the Medical school in 1895. He spent two years internship at Philadelphia General hospital and then took up the practice of medicine in Trenton.
In 190? Dr. Armstrong came to White Haven, when he began his work at the White Haven sanitarium, and remained in that town since, specializing in treatment of tuberculosis. He served four years as superintendent of the sanitarium and following his retirement from that post became a visiting physician and member of the board of directors. He was also visiting physician to Sunnyrest and Clair Mont sanitariums. He was president of the Board of Health at White Haven for several years, was an active member of Luzern County Medical society and Lehigh Valley Medical Association and was also affiliated with Pennsylvania State Medical association, American Medical association, National Tuberculosis association, International Tuberculosis association. He was secretary of Lehigh Valley Medical association.
Dr. Armstrong was a member of White Haven Presbyterian church and was also a member of Lodge 466, F. & A. M., Lehigh Consistory of Allentown, Irem Temple and Pennsylvania Forestry association. He was tha uthor of a number of papers on the treatment of tuberculosis including, Present Status of Therapeutic Pneumothorax in Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Heliotherapy in the Treatment of Tuberculosis, Value of Roentgen Rays and Other Rays in Tuberculosis, and many others.
Dr. Armstrong married in 1901, Louise Carhart Weir, of Trenton. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Alexander E. Armstrong, and a brother, C. Wesley Armstrong. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 from the home of his brother, 602 Brunswick avenue, Trenton. Interment will be in Riverview cemetery at Trenton.l
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 8, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. John M. Casey
Mrs. John M. Casey, 56, died at her home, 69 South Vaughan street, Kingston, yesterday morning [April 7, 1932] after a lingering illness of complications. Besides her husband she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Ruggles, and the following brothers and sisters: Milton L. Ruggles, Torrance Ruggles, Pike's Creek; Mrs. Walter Roberts, West Pittston; Miss R. Blanche Ruggles, at home; Mrs. R. L. Lamoreaux, Haddon Heights, N. J., and Walter W. Ruggles of Runneymede, N. J. The funeral will be held from the home on Saturday afternoon at 2 with Rev. Ferris D. Cornell, pastor of Forty Fort M. E. church officiating. Interment will be in Maple Grove cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 8, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Jacob Mikolaichik
Mrs. Jacob Mikolaichik, 48, of 300 Charles street, Luzerne, died yesterday morning [April 7, 1932] at Nesbitt Memorial hospital after a short illness of complications. She has lived in Luzerne for thirty years and was a member of St. Hedwig's church, Kingston. Her husband and the following children survive: Mrs. John Dicton, Kingston; Irene, Stella, Jacob, Jr., Anna, Bernard, Victor, Helen, Constantine, Jean, Thomas, and Walter, all at home; her father, Thomas Javitski, Poland; a sister, Mrs. Bernard Bugai, Luzerne and three brothers, Frank Javitski, of New Milford, Martin and Adam, both of Poland. Funeral services will be held on Sataurday morning at 9 from the home, with a requiem high mass in St. Hedwig's church. Interment will be in the church cemetery at Dallas.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 8, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. George Moore
Mrs. George Moore, 62, of Benton, died in Bloomsburg hospital, on Wednesday night [April 6, 1932] of complications. Among her survivors are a son Edward of Shickshinny and a daughter Mrs. Ralph Major of Lehman.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 8, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Edward Kusack
Edward Kusack, 11 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kusack of 16 Mooney road, Avondale, Plymouth township, died yesterday morning [April 7, 1932] of pneumonia. Surviving are the parents, three sisters, Dorothy, Margaret, and Mary, and a brother Thomas. His mother before marriage was Margaret Rowlands. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 with interment in St. Mary's cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 8, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Anna L. Lendrum
Woman Victim of Pneumonia
Mrs. Anna L. Lendrum Passes Away at Home in Kingston
Mrs. Anna L. Lendrum, of 111 North Thomas Avenue, Kingston, died yesterday afternoon [April 7, 1932] at her home after two weeks' illness of pneumonia. She was the widow of Anthony A. Lendrum and lived the greater part of her life at Askam and Warrior Run until fifteen years ago, when she moved to Wilkes-Barre. She was born at Fern Ridge, Monroe county, January 3, 1855, daughter of Florian and Martha K. Goss. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Frank Sweet, of Lee Park; James B., of Nanticoke; Alexander, of Cordoza, Alaska; Edna L., and Bruce A., at home; two sisters, Mrs. Francis Keithline, of Atchison, Kans., and Mrs. Mark Alexander, of Nanticoke; one brother, William Goss, of Binghamton; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 with interment in Hanover Green cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 8, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Julia Chickosky
Mrs. Julia Chickosky, 60, died last night [April 7, 1932] at 6:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Poplawski, 26 1/2 Myers street, Edwardsville, of complications. She is survived by the following children: John Chickosky, Bowman, N. D.; Mrs. Delia Dobrowolska, Nanticoke; Helen, Hauto, Pa.; and Mrs. Poplawski, with whom she lived; also a sister, Mrs. Michalina Olszewska, of Alden, and a brother, John Rutkowski, of Kingston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 8, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Carlo D'Angelo
The funeral of Carlo D'Angelo, father of Dr. Dominick De'Angelo (sic), of 63 South Washington street, will be held on Saturday morning [April 9, 1932] at 9 from his home, 646 Locust street, Hazleton. A requiem high mass will be celebrated in St. Mary's church, Vine street, Hazleton. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Catherine and the following children: Dr. D'Angelo, city; Margaret and Anna, at home; Mrs. Antonio Saullo, Hazleton; Mrs. John Ferdinand, Brooklyn, and Mrs. Rex Gentilesco, of West Orange, N. J.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 8, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Lillian Quigley
Mrs. Lillian Quigley died yesterday morning [April 7, 1932] at the home of her sister, Mrs. F. S. Stookey, 84 Chester street, Kingston, after a lingering illness of complications. She spent the greater part of her life on the West Side. Before her marriage she was Lillian Jones, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, and was well known and respected in the community. She lived in Boston, with her husband, the late George A. Quigley for fifteen years. Mr. Quigley died thirteen months ago. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Stookey, with whom she lived; a brother, William Jones, of California; also five nieces and four nephews. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 from the home. Rev. John Hall Griffith of Plymouth will officiate and interment will be in Mt. Greenwood cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 8, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Andrew Lisnock
Andrew Lisnock, 50, of 114 Cliff street, Upper Pittston, died at 7:30 yesterday morning [April 7, 1932] in Pittston hospital after an illness of complications. He had made his home in Pittston for forty years. For years he was employed at No. 9 colliery of the Pittston Co., and was an active member of St. Michael's Greek Catholic church. Surviving Mr. Lisnock are his wife and the following children: John, Michael, Mary, Anna, Andrew, Jr., Bertha, Elizabeth, and George. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Anna Demik and Mrs. Elizabeth Kuzovich, of Pittston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 8, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Samuel Langley, Jr.
Samuel, Jr., 7 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Langley, died last night [April 7, 1932] at the family home, 168 East Church street, Nanticoke, following four days' illness of pneumonia. His parents and one sister, Mildred, survive.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 8, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Lawrence Walker
Lawrence Walker, 31, of 31 North Empire street, died yesterday afternoon [April 7, 1932] at 12:10 in Mercy hospital following a year's illness of complications. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 8, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Herman, Jr.
John, 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Herman, Sr., of 27 Chestnut street, Hanover Green, died on Wednesday night [April 6, 1932] at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Tryba, 131 Main road, Hanover Green, after two weeks' illness of pneumonia. Besides his parents, a sister, Dorothy, survives.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 8, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John J. Favini
Bullet Wound Fatal to Holdup Victim
John J. Favini, 52, 419 Church street, Jessup, one of the best known Italian residents of Lackawanna county, died yesterday morning [April 8, 1932] at 3 at Mid-Valley hospital of a bullet wound in the abdomen suffered on the night of March 24 when he was shot during a holdup in the garage in the rear of his home. Favini, owner of several small theatres in the Jessup section, was held up after returning home and robbed of $26. Questioned at the hospital by State police Favini was unable to definitely say whether two or thre men held him up. Favini told police one of the bandits, without warning, began firing.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, April 9, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
F. C. Mosier, Attorney, Dies
Practiced Law for More Than 50 Years, 32nd Degree Mason
Attorney Franklin C. Mosier, one of Greater Pittston's best known residents and a practioner at Luzerne county bar for upwards of fifty-eight years, died on Saturday night [April 9, 1932] at his home, 216 Wyoming avenue, West Pittston, following an illness of pneumonia. Although not enjoying good health for several years he was able to be about until ten days ago when he contracted a cold. This developed into pneumonia and hastened his death. Attorney Mosier was born in Hughestown borough, August 8, 1846, on his father's farm and was the son of the late Daniel Demmick and Elizabeth Ward Mosier. He enlisted in the summer of 1862, at the age of 15, in the 109th Pa. Vols. commanded by Gen. John F. Reynolds, and served to the end of the war. Later he became a student in Wyoming seminary and after his graduation he entered Ann Arbor, Mich., School of Law.
Deceased was admitted to the Luzerne county bar on February 26, 1874, and conducted his law practice in the upper end of the county until his retirement four years ago. On March 4, 1891, he was married to Lydia Ellen Stark, of Wyoming, who died on October 28, 1925. Their only child, Ruth, died on Dec. 16, 1901. He was active in the business life of the community. Several years ago he donated a large tract of land at Vosburg, Wyoming county, to Pittston Y. M. C. A. for a summer camp. Since then it has been known as Camp Mosier in honor of the deceased. It is a splendid health and recreational centre and stands out eminently as a monument to the ideals of its donor.
Attorney Mosier was a member of Wyoming Methodist Episcopal church, St. John's Lodge, No. 233, F. and A. M., Pittston chapter, R. A. M., Wyoming Valley Commandery, Knights Templar, Irem Temple of Shrine, and of U. S. Grant Post, G. A. R. Wilkes-Barre. He is survived by the following nieces: Mrs. William Snowdon of West Pittston; Mrs. Helen Field Mosier Mason, Germantown, Pa.,; Miss Elizabeth Ward Mason, West Pittston; Mrs. George Stark Graham, Minneapolis, Minn., and one nephew, Edgar Newell Stark of West Pittston. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 with services in charge of Rev. Joshua Brundle, of Wilkes-Barre, former pastor of Wyoming M. E. church. Burial will be in Hollenback cemetery, Wilkes-Barre.
Note: Obituary included a picture.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
William Morgan
William Morgan, 16, died on Saturday afternoon [April 9, 1932] at 1 at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Morgan, 152 South Sherman street, of pneumonia. "Buddy" Morgan, as he was known to scores of friends, was a junior at G. A. R. high school, where he took an active part in basketball and other sports. He was a member of First Welsh Presbyterian church. Besides his parents he is survived by the following sisters and brothers: Ruth, Esther, Mildred, Catherine, David, and Mary. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. Services will be in charge of Rev. W. Owen Williams and Rev. John B. Craven. Interment will be in Oaklawn cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Edward Adanchik Evans
Edward Adanchick Evans, 14, 745 North Washington street, died late last night [April 10, 1932] at General hospital of meningitis. He is survived by his mother and the following brothers and sisters: Genevieve, Lottie, Mary, and Joseph. The funeral will be held on Wednesay morning with services at Holy Cross Polish National church at 9:30. Interment will be in the church cemetery, Georgetown.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Sarah Evans
Mrs. Sarah Evans, widow of David G. Evans, died at the home of her son, David C. Evans, 239 Ashley street, Plymouth, on Saturday afternoon [April 9, 1932] at 5 of pneumonia. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. William Dunston, Leesburgh, Fla.; Mrs. Richard Duckworth, William, John, Thomas, David, and Arthur Evans of Plymouth, and Joseph Evans of Detroit. Several sisters in England also survive. The funeral will be held at the home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 with brief services in St. Peter's Episcopal church. Rev. John Hall Griffith will officiate and interment will be in Shawnee cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Sister M. Adelaide
Sister M. Adelaide, of Immaculate Heart of Mary, who is well known in Wyoming Valley, died Friday [April 8, 1932] in St. Rose's Convent, Carbondale, after an illness of complications. Sister Adelaide taught in St. John's school, Pittston, for twenty years and endeared herself to her students, many of whom are outstanding in the life of the valley today. Her funeral will be held this morning with interment in St. Catherine's cemetery at Moscow.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Alice Campbell
Alice Campbell, 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Campbell of 418 North Washington street, died yesterday morning [April 10, 1932] at 3 in Mercy hospital following an operation for appendicitis. The girl was a member of freshman class at St. Mary's high school. Her father is ticket agent at the Laurel Line station here. Besides her father she is survived by her mother, the former Alice Clinton; three brothers and a sister, John, Stanley, Donald and Rita. The funeral will be held from the home on Tuesday morning with a solemn high mass of requiem in St. John's church. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Stephen Sasko
Stephen Sasko, 28, of 408 Beade street, Plymouth, died in Mercy hospital of complications on Saturday night [April 9, 1932]. A brother, Michael, died on January 14. Deceased was a member of St. Stephen's Slovak church and St. Stephen's society. Surviving are his mother, three brothers, John, Andrew, and George, and a sister Anna. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in St. Stephen's church at 9:30 Interment will be in the church cemetery, Lehman.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Alex Rohon
Alex Rohon of 116 East Union street, Nanticoke, died of complications on Saturday morning [April 9, 1932]. He was born in Nanticoke and lived there all his life. He was a member of St. Stanislaus' church. Besides his wife, he is survived by the following children: Leon, Henrietta, Kazmiera, and Lois, also his mother, Mrs. Joseph Rohon, and the following brothers and sisters: Clement, Zigmund, Mrs. J. Kanjorski, and Stacia Rohon.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mary Hopkins
Mary Hopkins died on Saturdaty morning [April 9, 1932] at the home of her niece, Mrs. John Morris, 33 Welch street, Sebastopol, of complications. Miss Hopkins ahd lived in Tremont, Schuylkill county, until a year ago. She was a member of St. John's church and Belssed Virgin sodality. A sister, Mrs. M. J. McGlynn of Philadelphia, survives. The funeral will be held from the Morris home tomorrow morning at 8:30. a requiem mass will be sung at 9 in St. John's church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Martin Walsh
Funeral of Martin Walsh will be at 9:30 tomorrow morning from his home, 131 Market street, Pittston. After a requiem mass in St. John's church, burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Walsh died Saturday morning [April 9, 1932] after several weeks illness of complications. He was a member of St. John's church and Holy Name society. He leaves one sister, Mary, and one niece, Genevieve Walsh, of New York.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mary Graboski
Several days after he admission to Unity Holspital, Brooklyn, for medical treatment, Mary Graboski, only daughter of Mrs. Dominick Graboski of 33 Mill ____ ______, Pittston, died on Friday night [April 8, 1932]. Funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9. Requiem mass will be sung at 9:30 in St. Casimir's church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She had lived in Pittston all her life and was a member of St. Casimir's church and Blessed Virgin sodality. Her mother and the following brothers survive: Edward, Charles, Dominick, John, Anthony, and Albert.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Lukach
The funeral of John Lukach will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his home, 62 Brookside street. Interment will be in City cemetery. Mr. Lukach, aged 46, died at his home on Saturday morning [April 9, 1932] of complications. His wife is his only survivor.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Caroline Swank
Mrs. Caroline Swank of West Falls died on Friday night [April 8, 1932] at the home of Louis Evitts in Scranton. Mrs. Swank died suddenly, having been seized with a heart attack shortly after eating supper at the Evitts residence. Mrs. Swank was the widow of John Swank, who died a number of years ago. She is survived by a stepson and stepdaughter, George and Nettie, of Philadelphia. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2:30 with services in Union chapel at West Falls. Interment will be in Roberts' cemetery at Falls.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Grace Mohan
Grace Mohan died yesterday morning [April 10, 1932] at 7:30 at the home of Peter McHugh, 88 Madison street., following an illness of pneumonia. She was born in this city and was a member of St. John's church. She was a niece of Patrick Mohan of Hanover township who was buried on Saturday and is survived by one sister, Helen. The body has been removed to William A. Lehman's funeral parlors, 689 Hazle street, where the body may be viewed tonight from 6 to 10 and tomorrow from 3 to 10 p.m. The funeral will be held from Lehman's on Wednesday morning with a solemn high mass of requiem in St. John's church at 9:30. Interment will be in St. Francis' cemetery at Nanticoke.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Frank A. Battle
Mrs. Frank A. Battle, widow of Attorney Frank A. Battle of Pittston, former register of wills in Luzerne county, died on Friday [April 8, 1932] at the home of her sister, Mrs. Dominick Weir, 827 Hickory street, Scranton, of complications. She is survived by two daughters, Catherine and Eleanor Battle; a sister, Mrs. Weir, with whom she lived, and two brothers, James and Thomas Devine. The funeral will be held this morning from the Weir residence with a requiem high mass in Church of the Nativity, Scranton. Interment will be in St. John's cemetery, Pittston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Victoria Travinski
Mrs. Victoria Travinski died last night [April 10, 1932] at the family home, 32 McDonald street, Larksville. She is survived by her husband, Peter and the following children: Sophia, Joseph, Mitchell, Edward, Stanley, and the following sisters and brother, Mrs. Stanley Bujas, Passaic, N. J.; Caroline Rysz, Poland, and Lawrence Rysz, Poland. The funeral will be held from the family home on Thursday morning at 9. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. John's church, Larksville, at 9:30. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
George Hussock
George Hussock, aged 72, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, died at Retreat late Friday night. He had been at the institution since 1927. Relatives or friends are asked to communicate with Dr. P. W. Greene, superintendent.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Nelson Habblett
John Nelson Habblet, aged 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Job Habblet, died last night [April 10, 1932] at th 11:45 at the family home, 43 Miner street, city, after an illness of pneumonia. He is survived by his parents and an aunt, Bessie Fairbairn. The funeral will be held at the family home on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. William C. B. Hickman will officiate. Interment will be in Oaklawn cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Carl Zarsky
Leg Amputation Fails to Save Miner's Life
Injuries suffered on Friday when he was caught in a rock fall in Buttonwood mine, Glen Alden Coal Co., caused the death in General hospital on Saturday [April 9, 1932] of Carl Zarsky, 49, of 38 North Meade street. On Friday night physicians amputated his right leg in an effort to save his life. He leaves a wife and these children: Mrs. Charles Novak, Mrs. Vincent Sitko, and Mrs. Stanley Czbek of this city; Walter, Helen, Sophia, John, and Edith at home. Funeral services will be held from his home on Tuesday morning at 9.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Lucy G. Hawk, Teacher, Dies
Prominent Church Worker of West Pittston Heart Attack Victim
Stricken suddenly with a heart attack, after she had spent Friday night visiting friends, Miss Lucy G., Hawk, of 322 Parke street, West Pittston, prominent church worker of that town,died on Saturday morning [April 9, 1932]. Her funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Rev. F. F. Cretser, pastor of Luzerne Avenue Baptist church will officiate. Burial will be in West Pittston cemetery. Miss Hawk, who had not been in good health for some time, was able to be about and her death was a shock to her many friends. Born and reared in West Pittston, she was beloved by her wide circle of friends. Her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hawk, were among the early settlers of the town.
Deceased graduated from West Pittston High School and Bloomsburg State Teachers college and for many years was a teacher in the public schools of West Pittston. She was a member of Luzerne Avenue Baptist church and had always manifested a lively interest in affairs of the congregation. At the time of her demise she was secretary-treasurer, clerk and church organist, and had been head of the primary department of the Sunday school. Surviving Miss Hawk are her mother and the following brothers and sisters: Stanley G. Hawk and Hilda Hawk, of West Pittston; Mabel V. Hawk, of Monneson; Frank Hawk, of Trucksville, and Earl Hawk, of Brooklyn N.Y.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Rev. H. Daniels Dies In Hospital
Funeral services for Rev. Harry Daniels, Ph. D., pastor of Shickshinny M. E. church, will be held in the church on Tuesday night at 7. Rev. Allen Schew will officiate. On Wednesday the body will be taken to Strassburg Menonite church where additional services will be held. Interment will be in Strassburg cemetery. Rev. Mr. Daniels, 57, died early Saturday morning [April 9, 1932] in Berwick hospital following several months' illnes of complications. He was preceded in death by a day by his close friend, Justice of the Peace L. T. Seward.
He was born at Granite Falls, N. C., on December 13, 1875. After attending public schools there he as graduated from Dickenson college with an A. B. degree. Later he entered Milton college, at Baltimore, where he received his Ph. D. and M. A. degrees. He had been a minister for more than thirty years during which time he had been a member of Philadephia and Central Pennsylvania Conferences. He came to Shickshinny two years ago from Mechanicsburg where he had served for five years.
Rev. Mr. Daniels was widely known for his fraternal and welfare activities. He was a member of Eureka Lodge 302, F. & A. M.; Samuel C. Perkins Royal Arch Chapter, 209, Mechanicsburg; was past commander of Gettysburg Commandery, 79, Knights Templar; member of Zemio Temple, Shrine and was past chaplain of the State P. O. S. of A. Surviving are his wife, formerly Mary Rohrer of Strassburg; two daughters, Gladys Daniels, at home and Mrs. George W. Hauck, Mechanicsburg; a grandson, Richard Hauck of Mechanicsburg, and several brothers and sisters.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Maria L. Ross, Aged 86, Dies
Was Widow of Dr. Ross, One of Founders of General Hospital
Mrs. Maria Lockhart Ross, 86, died Sunday morning [April 10, 1932] at her home, 610 Wyoming avenue, Kingston, of general debility following an attack of grip two weeks ago. She was the widow of Dr. Isaac Edgar Ross, one of the older well known physicians of Wilkes-Barre and one of the founders of General hospital. Dr. Ross died thirty years ago. Mrs. Ross was the daughter of James and Susan (Santee) Lockhart, descendants of Scotch and French Hugenot ancestry and pioneers in this county. After he marriage to Dr. Ross she lived in Wilkes-Barre and Kingston. Two daughters survive, Helen and Mary Lockhart Ross; also three nieces, Mrs. E. A. Glenn of Berwick, Mrs. H. B. Wilcox of Kingston, and Mrs. John W. Shiffer of Glen Ridge, N. J. Funeral services will be held at the home, 610 Wyoming avenue, on Tuesday afternoon at 3. Services and interment in Forty Fort cemetery will be private.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Conaboy Dies Suddenly
Was Wire Chief at Moosic Exchange, Bell Telephone Co.
John Conaboy died suddenly on Saturday morning [April 9, 1932] at his home, 109 Spring street, Moosic, following a stroke. Mr. Conaboy had gone about his duties as wire chief at the Moosic exchange of Bell Telephone Co. on Friday and seemed in good health. He was a native of Minooka, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Conaboy and for fifteen years had been a resident of Moosic. He had been employed by Bell Telephone Co. for twenty-five years and for several years had been wire chif at Moosic exchange. He was a member of St. Mary's church, Avoca, and Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife, the former Tessie Butler of Moosic, and three children: Jack, Willard, and Margaret; also his parents, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. James Hoover, Minooka; Mrs. Carl Haeffner, Scranton; Mrs. James Craig and Michael, Minooka, and James of Scranton. Funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9 with a requiem high mass in St. Mary's church, Avoca, at 9:30. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Harry Nestlerode
Child Suffers Skull Fracture
Sunday School Boy Breaks Away From Sister and darts Into Street
A fractured skull that cuased his death last night [April 10, 1932] at 7:30 in Pittston hospital was suffered by Harry Nestlerode, Jr., 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nestlerode, 12 Washington street, West Pittston, when he is said to have darted into the path of an automobile operated by David Walter Evans of 148 East Taylor street, Taylor, yesterday morning. Chief of Police John J. Stutz of West Pittston last night announced that Evans would be taken before one of the Luzerne county judges today to furnish bail for his appearance in court on an involuntary manslaughter charge.
The victim and his sister were going to Sunday school session at Luzerne Avenue Baptist church. Several automobiles were passing at Exeter avenue and Parke street and the small boy, it is reported, freed himself of his sister's grasp and darted into the street. Evans notice the running child and swerved his car and applied the brakes but the fender hit the child and hurled him to the pave with force. An injury to his head back of the left ear was observed and at Pittston hospital surgeons said the accident victim had suffered a fractured skull. An X-Ray was taken. In addition to his parents the child is survived by sisters Lois and Helen and brothers William and Dale.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, April 11, 1932, Page 20.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Peter Masonis Dies
Peter Masonis, aged 57, died last night [April 14, 1932] at the family home, 40 Ryman street, Luzerne, following several weeks' illness. He was a resident of Luzerne for thirty years and was a member of St. Mary's church, Kingston. Surviving are his wife and these children: Joseph, Edwardsville, Andrew, Luzerne, and Walter, Anthony, Charles, Daniel, Mary, William, Veronica, and John, at home and two sisters, Mary of Lithuania and Mrs. George Zdanavage, Luzerne.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, April 15, 1932, Page 40.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Thomas A. Kelly Dies of Pneumonia
Thomas A. Kelly, a life long resident of Duryea, died of pneumonia last night [April 18, 1932] at 8 at home of his sister, Mrs. William McFadden, 400 Myer street, Duryea. He had been ill for several days. He was born in Duryea, son of Thomas and Ellen Sheerin Kelly. His father died ten years ago. Surviving are his mother, three brothers, Michael, Anthony, and Robert, and one sister, Mrs. William McFadden. He was a member of Sacred Heart church and of Holy Name society. Funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in Sacred Heart church. Interment in St. John's cemetery at Duryea.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, April 19, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Reilly
Former Larksville Man Dies Of Crash Injuries
John Reilly, 28, formerly of Larksville, died in Misericordia hospital, Philadelphia, yesterday afternoon [April 18, 1932] of injuries suffered on Saturday night at 58th and Chestnut streets when his car was overturned when hit by another automobile. He suffered a possible skull francture, concussion of the brain and a fractured collarbone. Son of Mrs. Catherine Reilly of 25 East Broadway, Larksville, he was Philadelphia manager of Solid Carbonic Co. He lived in Philadelphia for about five years and made his home at Hotel Normandie. He was a member of St. Vincent's church, Plymouth, Holy Name society, and Father Matthew society. Beside his mother he leaves four brothers, Eugene, James, and Peter at home, and Joseph of Buffalo, and four sisters, Mrs. John Dougherty of Pittsburgh, Helen, Elizabeth and Catherine, at home. Two of his brothers, James and Eugene went to Philadelphia when they learned of the accident and were at his bedside when he died. The body will be returned to his mother's home this morning by C.A. Fitzpatrick of Plymouth.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, April 19, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Fedock
Injuries In Fall Causes Man's Death
Injuries suffered as the result of a fall down a flight of stairs, proved fatal to John Fedock, aged 40, of 145 Pine street, Nanticoke at the Nanticoke hospital late Tuesday night {April 19, 1932]. He was born in Austria and resided in this section for the past twenty-two years where he enjoyed the acquaintance of a wide circle of friends and the respect of all who knew him. He was a member of the Holy Transfiguration Greek Catholic church, Nanticoke, Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Michael, Russell, and John, also a brother Andrew of Europe.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, April 21, 1932, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
James Lobbardozzi
Pittston Miner Killed in Premature Blast
Caught in a premature blast, James Lobbardozzi, 33, of 113 Pine street, Pittston, was killed yesterday in Hoyt shaft, Ewen colliery, Pittston Coal Co. He leaves a wife and two sons, Carmel and Frank; his mother and several brothers and sisters in Italy. The body was taken to home of his father-in-law, Carmel Pennica, 116 East Railroad street, Pittston, from where the fuenral will be held on Saturday at 9. A high mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church with interment in St. John's cemetery, Pittston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, April 21, 1932, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Stanley Semanski
Recover Remains Of Former Hudson Miner
The remains of Stanley Semanski, 36, formerly of Hudson, one of the three men killed in a mine accident at Williamstown on Thursday [April 21, 1932] was recovered yesterday. Mr. Semanski left Hudson more than two years ago for Tower City where he was employed in the mines of Susquehanna Collieries Co. at Williamstown. According to other mine workers, a blast of air swept down the shaft on Thursday, catching the three men in its path forcing them and a small mine car 150 feet down a tunnel where they were buried beneath tons of coal and timber. Mr. Semanski is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Semanski of Miner road, Parsons and several brothers and sisters.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, April 23, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Death Claims Robert Wetzel
Member of First Reformed Church and Musicians' Union
Robert Wetzel, 57, died yesterday afternoon [April 22, 1932] at 2:15 at the family home, 21 Bedford street, Forty Fort, after an illness of complications. Mr. Wetzel was born in Weatherly. He was a member of First Reformed church and Muscians' Unionl Surviving are his wife, formerly Cora Schnell of Weatherly and the following children: Raymond of Los Angeles, Wilbur, Lee Park; Mrs. Chester Wilcox, Lee Park, and Edith and Dorothy at home, also eight grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Jacob Whitner of Bethlehem, and two brothers, Asa Wetzel of Bethlehem and Albert of Redwood, N. Y. Funeral services will be held at the home on Monday night. Interment will be at Weatherly.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, April 23, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Nellie Watson
Mrs. Nellie Watson, 63, of 717 Kressler court, Scranton, died in Mercy hospital, there, on Thursday night [April 21, 1932]. She was the widow of Conrad Watson, who died last October. The couple formerly lived in Duryea. Surviving are a son, Arthur Watson of Oil City; her mother, Mrs. E. Gilfeather of Allentown; six sisters, Mrs. Alice Koch, Mrs. Morris Lloyd, and Mrs. Charles Crandall, all of Allentown; Mrs. Haight of Los Angeles, Mrs. R. D. Jones of Newton, N. J.; Mrs. G. N. Teets of New York and a brother, Harry Gilfeather, of Elmira, N. Y. The funeral will be held on Monday morning with a requiem high mass in St. Peter's Cathedral at 9:30. Interment will be in West Pittston cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, April 23, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Anna Vozarik
Following her husband in death by less than a week, Mrs. Anna Vozarik, of 389 Carver street, Plymouth, died last night [April 22, 1932] at 5:30 in Mercy hospital after a week's illness of pneumonia. Her husband, Andrew, died at the home last Saturday [April 16, 1932] of complications. Mrs. Vozarik was a member of St. Stephen's church, Plymouth. Surviving are three children: John, Farrel, Pa.; Mrs. Stephen Kyaynak, Plymouth, and Ethel, at home; also a brother, John Dvorak, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Miko and Mrs. Kuzma.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, April 23, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. John Lotito
Mrs. John Lotito, 39, of Alter street, Hazleton, died yesterday morning at Hazleton State hospital following an operation. Surviving are a husband and the following children: Anthony, Joseph, John, and Charles. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Interment will be at Hazleton.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, April 23, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Victor Bonomo
Victor, 4 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bonomo, died yesterday afternoon [April 22, 1932] at the family home, 313 North River street, of complications. He is survived by his parents, two brothers and one sister: Joseph, Anthony, and Yolanda. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 with interment in Slovak cemetery at Dallas.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, April 23, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Grace Ogozaly
The death of Mrs. Grace Ogosaly, 29, of 187 Main street, Luzerne, occurred in General hospital yesterday morning [April 22, 1932] after a lingering illness of complications. Her husband, Adam Ogozaly, survives.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, April 23, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Genevieve Hart
Mrs. Genevieve Hart, 34, of 136 Valley street, Exeter, died last night [April 22, 1932] in Pittston hospital, following an operation. Since the operation her condition had been regarded as serious and her death was not unexpected. Deceased was born in Exeter, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McNeil, prominent residents of that town. He was a member of St. Cecelia's church and Altar and Rosary society. Besides her parents she is survived by her husband, John, and the following children: Katherine, Thomas, James, and Francis; also the following brothers and sister: Prof. Thomas McNeil, principal of Schooley avenue school; James, Mary, and John of Exeter.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, April 23, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Lauri Flack
The funeral of Lauri Flack will be held this morning at 10 from Wendell Richards' funeral home, 70 South Grant street. Interment will be in City cemetery. Mr. Flack died on Wednesday night [April 20, 1932] at his home, 33 North Sherman street of heart trouble. He is survived by one brother, Enio.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, April 23, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Zigmund Wench
Zigmund Wench, 23, of 1 Shrader street, Larksville, died yesterday morning in General hospital of complications. He formerly resided in Larksville and was admitted to the hospital on April 8.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, April 23, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Miss Mary A. Walsh Dies
Miss Mary A. Walsh died last night [April 26, 1932] at 11 at her home, 72 South Main street, Pittston, following three weeks' illness. She was born in Pittston eighty years ago, the daughter of James and Bridget Conway Walsh. She was a graduate of Chestnut Hill college, Philadelphia. surviving are a sister-in-law, Mrs. Anna T. Walsh, 59 Church street, Pittston, and these nieces and nephews: Mrs. Helen Walsh Conlon, Angela M. Walsh, John K. Walsh, and Richard F. Walsh. The body has been removed to the residence of Mrs. Anna T. Walsh, from where the funeral will be held.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 27, 1932, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. E. J. Richardson Dies
Mrs. Emma J. Richardson, aged 73, died last night [April 26, 1932] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Griffin, 23 Knox street, Lee Park, after two months illness. She was a lifelong resident of this city and was a member of Bethel A. M. E. church. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Griffen and five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, April 27, 1932, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Killian Dies
John Killian, aged 39, of 1174 Main street, Port Griffith, died last night [April 29, 1932] at 9:20 in Pittston hospital following an operation. He had been employed for many years as shipper at Ewen colliery, Pittston Co. He was a member of St. John's church, Pittston, Holy Name and St. Aloysius societies, Y. M. I., and Jenkins township Hose Co. Surviving are his wife, formerly Mary McDonald of Avoca, and the following children, John, Marion, Donald, Clarica; his mother, Mrs. Jane Killian, and the following brothers and sisters, Michael, Frank, Joseph, Catherine, Mrs. John Delaney.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, April 30, 1932, Page 32.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. John Swinburne Dies
Mrs. John Swinburne, one of the oldest and best known residents of the city, died last night [May 5, 1932] at the family home, 121 Park avenue, after two weeks' illness of general debility. Had she lived until July 23, she would have been 93. She was born in Ashley, daughter of Michael Smith and Margaret Elwell Smith, pioneer residents. Mrs. Swinburne was a member of St. Mary's church, Altar and Rosary society. Surviving are the following children: Peter S., an employee of Hazard Manufacturing Co.,; Michael J., employee of government printing office at Washington; Mrs. Philip J. McKernon, city; and grandchildren, Mrs. Marie Rogers, organist at St. Nicholas church; Sister Rita Claire, St. Joseph order, Buffalo; Sister Nolasco, St. Joseph's order, Buffalo; Sister Catherine Osp, Dominican Order, Winchester Academy, Tenn.; William A. Swinburne, who will be ordained at Peoria parish, Illinois, in June; Joseph P. Swinburne of Washington, D. C., also three great grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, May 6, 1932, Page 32.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Birk
Child Playing In Yard Is Fatally Burned
John Birk, 2 1/2, of 234 Parrish street, died in Mercy hospital yesterday afternoon [May 6, 1932] at 4:30 of face, hands, and body burns suffered when his clothes were ignited by a fire in the rear yard. In attempting to extinguish the flames his mother, Mrs. George Birk, suffered hand burns and had to be treated by a physician. The boy leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Birk and following brothers and sisters: Marion, Kathleen, George, and Raymond, and his grandfather, John Behm. The boy's mother before marriage was Miss Agnes Behmn. Funeral will be held on Monday afternoon with interment in St. Mary's cemetery at Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, May 7, 1932, Page 28
Submitted by Claire Moran
Ada C. Jones Passes Away
Salvation Army Captain Dies in Hospital at Providence
Word was recieved yesterday of the death of Captain Ada C. Jones, 27, Salvation Army worker, which occurred yesterday morning [May 11, 1932] in Rhode Island State Hospital at Providence, of complications resulting from an operation which she underwent three weeks ago. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin D. Jones of 143 Page street, Kingston. Miss Jones was a native of Wilkes-Barre and her childhood days were spent here. She attended the city schools until the family moved to Kingston sixteen years ago. She was a pupil in Kingston high school when she became actively interested in Salvation Army work. For the past year or more she had been stationed at Providence. She is survived by her parents; a brother, Robert of Newark, N. J.; a sister, Mrs. Arlie Benchoff, of Albany, N. Y.; a step-brother, William B. and two step sisters, Mrs. Harry Roskey of Newark, and Miss Jane Evans of Kingston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 12
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Thelma E. Keller
Word was received in West Pittston yesterday of the death of Mrs. Thelma E. Keller, a former resident of that place, which occurred last Wednesday [May 4 1932] at her home, Douglas, Arizona. Funeral was held last Saturday with burial in Calvary cemetery, Douglas. Deceased had many friends in West Pittston having resided there until six years ago when she went to the west. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Jesse Sherwood; two sons, Eugene and Winfield, and one brother, Daniel of Douglas, and a brother, Clayton Sherwood, of New Jersey.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 12
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Catherine Gorka
Mrs. Catherine Gorka, 69, mother of Alderman Gorka, of Nanticoke, died yesterday morning [May 11, 1932] at 4:30 o'clock at Nanticoke State hospital. Deceased was a member of Holy Trinity church. Her husband, a former Nanticoke City police officer, died several years ago. Children surviving are Mrs. Paul Chepolis, Nanticoke; Sister Anne Stanislaus, Philadelphia; Mrs. Ambrose Coyle, West Nanticoke; Mrs. Bolish Chepolis, Mrs. Stanley Grabowski, Leon and Vincent, all of Nanticoke. The remains were taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul Chepolis, 48 West Green street, Nanticoke.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 12
Submitted by Claire Moran
Lottie Garrison
Lottie Garrison, 45, of Chinchilla, a former resident of Wanamie, died on Tuesday night [May 10, 1932]. She was born in Newport township. Surviving are one brother and sister, A. A. Garrison, Nanticoke and Mrs. Clem Marsh, of Chinchilla. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at 2 from her late home in Chinchilla.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 12
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Lylie Rundle
Mrs. Lylie Rundle, 60, died early last night [May 11, 1932] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Tait, 61 Courtright avenue, after an illness of complications. Mrs. Rundle was born in Dunmore but had spent most of life in Parsons. She was an active member of Parsons P. M. church and was affiliated with Parsons chapter, American War Mothers, and Forty Fort Council, Sons and Daughters of Liberty. Surviving are these children: John, at home; William, Parsons; Mrs. Joseph Tait, Wilkes-Barre; Emily and Guy, of Parsons; also these sisters and brothers: Mrs. George Winlack, Steubenville, O.; Mrs. John Adams, Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Harry Adams, Plymouth; John Smith, Plains, and James Smith of Forty Fort. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2. Rev. George Powys of Tamaqua will officiate and interment will be in Denison cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 12
Submitted by Claire Moran
Andrew Kukis
Andrew Kukis, 49, died yesterday afternoon [May 11, 1932] at his home, 261 Zerbey avenue, Kingston, of complications. Mr. Kikus was a prominent member of St. Hedwig's church and served as secretary of a number of fraternal organizations. He is survived by his wife and these children: Mrs. Batory, Stella, Lucy, Zigmund, Anthony, and Edward, all at home, and Joseph of New York. Two grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held on Monday morning with a requiem high mass in St. Hedwig's church.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 12
Submitted by Claire Moran
Paul Stoner
Paul, 17 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stoner, died at the home, 292 Chapel street, Swoyerville, yesterday afternoon [May 11, 1932] of pneumonia. Besides his parents a sister Betty survives.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 12
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Thomas
John Thomas died in Denver Colo., on May 9 [1932]. He was a brother of Morris L. Thomas, of 211 Hanover street, Warrior Run.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 12
Submitted by Claire Moran
Steven Perlak
Steven Perlak, 38, of 175 Lidy's road, Dupont, died yesterday [May 11, 1932] at White Haven. He was a member of Sacred Heart church. Surviving are a wife and four children: Valerie, Likadya, Stanley, and Amelia. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 9.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 12
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Williams Dies After Long Illness
John Williams died yesterday morning [May 11, 1932] at his home, 21 Arlington avenue, Wyoming, after a long illness of complications. He was a member of Troy council, Jr. O. U. A. M., Odd Fellows, Shalimar Sanctorium and Shalimar Patrol of Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are a wife and these children: Edgar, Danville; John, Philadelphia; Leonard, Brooklyn; Mrs. Thomas Morrow, Leroy and Gertrude, Wyoming; also these brothers and sisters, Boyd, Batavia, N. Y.; Harry, New Brighton; J. Y. Williams, Washington, D. C.; Margaret, St. Petersburg, Fla. and Robert of Kingston. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. George G. Summerson, pastor of Wyoming M. E. church will officiate and interment will be in West Pittston cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 12
Submitted by Claire Moran
Sister Ignatius Called by Death [formerly Miss Elizabeth White]
Superior of Carbondale Convent is Victim of Pneumonia
A victim of pneumonia Sister M. Ignatius, superior of the convent of St. Rose, died yesterday morning [May 11, 1932] at the convent, Upper Salem avenue, Carbondale. In the world Mother Ignatius was Miss Elizabeth White and was born at Williamsport, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William White. She entered the order of the Immaculate Heart at St. Rose convent, where she died, in February 1883, then the novitiate of the order. She was professed at the same convent two years later in 1885. Practically all of her religious life was spent in Scranton and Carbondale, being the superior of St. Rose for eight years. She taught in St. John's convent school, South Scranton; St. Paul's, Green Ridge, and for a number of years before coming to Carbondale had been an instructor at Marywood College, Scranton. Mother Ignatius was a woman of great learning and held several degrees, and in her death the order loses one of its most valuable members. Mother Ignatius is survived by one sister, Miss Mary White of Scranton, a niece, Mrs. William Golden, and a nephew, James Thompson, both of Scranton. The funeral will take place Saturday morning with a solemn rquiem mass in St. Rose Church at 10. Interment will be in the sisters' plot in Our Mother of Sorrows cemetery, Carbondale.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 12
Submitted by Claire Moran
Joseph Shoblock
Joseph Shoblock, who died in General hospital on Tuesday night [May 10, 1932] will be buried on Friday afternoon from the home of his brother, John Shoblock, 63 Payne street, Kingston. Interment will be in Larksville cemetery. Mrs. Shoblock is survived by his father, Stephen and the following brothers and sisters: John, at home; Veronica, of New York; Rose of Newark; Mrs. A. Ridzeski, of Kingston and Mrs. A. Pictrowicz of Hazleton.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 12
Submitted by Claire Moran
James J. Hill, 80, Caretaker, Dies
The death of James J. Hill, 80, occurred yesterday morning [May 11, 1932] at his home 13 Academy street, of general debility. He was born in England coming to this country forty-seven years ago and residing in Wilkes-Barre since. On his arrival here he became a coachman for William Lord Conyngham estate and for several years had been a caretaker of the estate. Mr. Hill was a member of First M. E. church, Men's Bible class, and John Knox commandery, Knights of Malta. He is survived only by his wife. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2:30 with interment in Trucksville cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 28
Submitted by Claire Moran
Zigmund Cerach
Burns Cause Death of Exeter Man in Hospital
Burns suffered on May 4 when his clothes caught fire while lighting the kitchen stove caused death in Pittston hospital last night [May 11, 1932] at 6:15 of Zigmund Cerach, 33, of 171 Lincoln street Exeter. Cerach's wife, Mary, suffered hand and body burns at the same time. Besides his wife several children survive.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 28
Submitted by Claire Moran
Herbert Picton Dies
Herbert Picton, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Picton of Steuben street, East Orange, N. J., residents of Shawnee avenue, Plymouth, until last September, died in the Presbyterian hospital, Newark, yesterday morning [May 11, 1932] of complications following an appendicitis operation performed about a week ago. The young man is survived by his parents, a brother Robert and a sister Jean. The body will be be brought today by Donald Frederick of Plymouth to the home of the boy's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watkins, 33 Jeannette street, Plymouth, where funeral services will be held at a time to be announced. Interment will be in Trucksville cemtery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, May 12, 1932, Page 28
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. William Davis Dies
Mrs. William Davis, 58, sister of David Powell of Hillside street, Plymouth, died on Thursday afternoon [May 12, 1932] at her home, 10 East Vine street, Hazleton, of complications. Beside her brother she is survived by several children, Barbara, at home; Kathryn, of Philadelphia; Gideon of Pittsburgh, and Paul at State College.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, May 14, 1932, Page 28
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Andrew Sabol Dies
Mrs. Andrew J. Sabol, Sr., 60, of 330 East Broadway, Larksville, died Thursday [May 12, 1932] in Nesbitt Memorial hospital of complications following an operation. She was one of the oldest Slovak residents of Larksville, where she was born and reared. She was a member of St. Stephen's church. Surviving are her husband and children, Mrs. Andrew Hritz, Mrs. Susan Begosh, Mrs. John Kulina, Mrs. John Kulina, Mrs. John Sabadish, Andrew, of Virginia; Stephen, of this city, and Joseph, of Brodericks; Mary at home; fourteen grandchildren and a sister in Europe. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem at 9:30 in St. Stephen's church. Interment will be in the church cemetery, Lehman.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, May 14, 1932, Page 28
Submitted by Claire Moran
P. J. O'Brien Dies In West
Former Local Resident Fatally Stricken in Chicago
Patrick J. O'Brien, 51, former resident of this city, died in Chicago on Monday, [May 16, 1932] according to word received yesterday by local relstives. He was stricken while at work and died before medical aid could be summoned. Mr. O'Brien was a former employee of Sheldon Axle Works and moved to Chicago about four years ago. While a resident of this city he was a member of Holy Saviour church and Wilkes-Barre Nest of Owls. Surviving are his wife and the following brothers and sisters: Matthew, Michael, both of Mahanoy City; Mary, Mrs. G. D. Landmesser, and Mrs. Thomas Hansbury, all of this city. The body will arrive today at noon and will be taken to the home of Mrs. Landmesser, 297 New Hancock street, from where the funeral will be held.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, May 18, 1932, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran
Florence L. McHale, Kingston Nurse, Dies
The death of Florence L. McHale occurred yesterday afternoon [May 17, 1932] at her home, 236 Chestnut street, Kingston, after several month's illness of complications. Miss McHale was one of the best known trained nurses in Wyoming valley. She was born at Kingston, a daughter of the late Patrick J. and Mary Keating McHale. She was graduated from Wyoming seminary and Mercy Hospital Nurses Training school. She was a member of St. Ignatius church, Kingston. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Thomas, Buffalo; Mark, John, and William, New York, and Elizabeth, also a trained nurse, at home. A niece, Mary E. Oulette, of Detroit, also survives.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, May 18, 1932, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran
Grace Insalaco
Grace Insalaco, 19, daughter of Mrs. Carmella Insalaco, of 29 East Oak street, Pittston, died yesterday afternoon [May 17, 1932] at 3:15 following an illness of complications. She was a member of the sophomore class of Pittston high school. Miss Insalaco was born in Pittston and attended classes in the Sophomore class until stricken ill several weeks ago. She was a member of St. Rocco's church and Blessed Virgin Sodality. Besides her mother she leaves two brothers Matthew and Leo, and a sister Jennie at home. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 9. A requiem mass will be sung in St. Rocco's church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, May 18, 1932, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran
Carl Brader
Carl Brader, 20, of Roaring Brook was killed on Monday afternoon [May 16, 1932] when struck in the face by a prop. Brader, with two other men, was loading a truck on a lumber tract of A. B. Bonham, near Roaring Brook. The prop rebounded when it was thrown on the truck. The young man is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brader; a brother, Paul, and a sister, Mrs. John Herring, all of Roaring Brook; his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Whitesell; also a cousin, Dr. A. B. Whitesell, of Forty Fort.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, May 18, 1932, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran
Death Claims J. V. James
Expert Mining Man Passes Away on Heights After Long Illness
James V. James, 73, expert mining man, father of Councilman David W. Thomas, director of deparment streets and public improvements, and Morgan W. Thomas, chief clerk in the street department, died yesterday [May 17, 1932] of complications at his home, 60 South Grant street. Mr. James had been bedfast since December 1, 1931 but his condidion did not become serious until several days ago. He had resided on the Heights for more than fifty years and was held in highest esteem by his associates and friends. He was closely identified with the mining industry and was considered an expert in the fighting of mine fires. About forty years ago he was called West Virginia to help direct fighting of the famous Pocohontas mine fire which developed following an explosion in which 250 men lost their lives.
Because of his health Mr. James was compelled to leave the mining industry and for several years prior to his recent illness he was employed as a court house janitor. Mrs. James was a brother of the late John E. James, prominent builder and rock contractor of this city. His wife died about seven years ago. He leaves the following children: Morgan W. Thomas, David W. Thomas, Daniel A. James, Plumber, and John A. James, secretary of the J. B. Carr Biscuit Co. The funeral will be held from the home on Friday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. W. Owen Williams will officiate and interment will be in Hollenback cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, May 18, 1932, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran
Genevieve Mark
Complications caused the death of Genevieve Mark, 8, daughter of Mrs. Caroline Mark, 50 Tedrick street, Cork Lane, in Pittston hospital yeasterday morning [May 17, 1932] at 7:15. The child is survived by her mother and the following brothers and sisters: Ann, Pauline, Julia, Grace, Charles, Guidon, William, Musto, Alphonso, Dominick, and Joseph. Her father, Joseph Mark, was killed in a mine accident at Butler colliery two years ago. The funeral will be held Friday morning with a requiem mass in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, May 18, 1932, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Frank Joyce
Mrs. Frank Joyce, 37, died yesterday morning [May 17, 1932] at 5 in Taylor hospital, after a week's illness. Mrs. Joyce was born in Avoca, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gilroy and had resided there all her life. Besides her parents she is survived by a husband, three children, Frank, Joseph, Jackie, and four brothers, John, Joseph, Martin, and Edward, and two sisters, Renna and Margaret, both teachers in Duryea schools. The funeral will be held from the home of her parents, 1218 South street, Avoca, on Friday morning at 9. A high miss of requiem will be celebrated in St. Mary's church, Avoca, at 9:30. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Avoca.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, May 18, 1932, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Victoria Kransky
Mrs. Victoria Kransky died of complications at her home, 113 Centre avenue, Plymouth, yesterday morning [May 17, 1932] following a week's illness. She was a resident of Plymouth for thirty-five years and was a member of St. Mary's Nativity church and its societies. Surviving are her children, Walter, Mrs. Stanley Zaborsky, Catherine, Mrs. Carl Kemmerer of Plymouth, and Mrs. Dennis L. Ward of Philadelphia; a brother, John Zurinski, Peoria, Ill.; a sister, Catherine Zurniski, of Detroit, and five grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, May 18, 1932, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Lucy McCoy
Mrs. Lucy Saxe McCoy of Falls, died at 1 yesterday [May 17, 1932] in Mercy hospital, Wilkes-Barre, following an illness of complications. Mrs. McCoy had resided at Falls for many years. Her only survivor is her husband, John.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, May 18, 1932, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran
James J. Burke
James J. Burke, 65, died early yesterday morning [May 17, 1932] at his home, 2 Brown street, of complications following a heart attack which he suffered on Monday night at 10. He was the father of John Burke, city detective. He had been a resident of this city for thirty-six years and was a member of St. Patrick's church. Surviving are his wife and these children: John, Wilkes-Barre; James, New York; Eugene, Walter, Francis, Charles, Lila, and Eunice, all at home; Mrs. Thomas Riley and Mrs. George M. Klein, of Wilkes-Barre. The funeral will be held from the home on Friday morning at 9:30. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated in Patrick's church and interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, May 18, 1932, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran
Alex Kravitz
Missing Man's Body Found In Reservoir
The remains of Alex Kravits, 37, of 130 Phillips street, Hanover section of Nanticoke, missing from his home eight days, were found yesterday afternoon [May 20, 1932] by two boys, floating in a deserted reservoir in the mountains behind West Nanticoke. Authorities voice the opinion that Kravitz was accidently drowned as he had been fishing and a fishing line was found entwined about his legs. Deputy Corner Drew Harter of Nanticoke investigated. Kravits is survived by his father, Michael Kravitz, three brothers, Edward, Stanley, and Bernard. He was a member of Holy Trinity church, Nanticoke. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the funeral parlors of Tubbs and Harter, Nanticoke.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, May 21, 1932, Page 32
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Frank L. Chapin Dies
Mrs. Frank L. Chapin, aged 59, formerly of Pond Hill, died last night [May 19, 1932] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Darius Baer, of Shickshinny. Her husband preceded her in death two months ago. She is survived by these sons and daughters, Archie Chapin of Shickshinny, Fletcher Chapin of Wilkes-Barre; Frank Chapin, Jr., of Pond Hill; Mrs. Milton Hoyt, of Benton; Mrs. Darius Baer, of Shickshinny; and Mrs. Harry Bogart of Stillwater. Other survivors are her mother, Mrs. Esther Sutliff, of Shickshinny; sisters, Mrs. Eva Chapin, of Forty Fort, Mrs. David Franklin, of Shickshinny and brothers, Howard Sutliff of Noxin and Floyd of Shickshinny.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, May 23, 1932, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Elizabeth Dinan
Forty Fort Woman's Body Found In River
The body of Mrs. Elizabeth Dinan, 50, of 1626 Wyoming avenue, Forty Fort, was found yesterday [May 27, 1932] morning floating in shallow water near the edge of the Susquehanna river at Exeter by two fishermen. Identification was made possible by a card in Mrs. Dinan's pocket bearing the names , Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Farrington 1626 Wyoming avenue, Forty Fort, with whom she resided. Before marriage Mrs. Dinan was Miss Elizabeth McCarthy of Forty Fort. She was a member of Holy Name church, Swoyerville, and the L. C. B. A. of Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are a brother, Joseph Tobias, and three sisters, Anna, Margaret, and Teresa Tobias. The funeral will be held from the home of her uncle, M. J. Farrington, 1626 Wyoming avenue, Forty Fort, where she resided, on Monday morning at 9. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated in Holy Name church and interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, May 28, 1932, Page 28
Submitted by Claire Moran
William W. Jones
William W. Jones, aged 70, of 110 West Shawnee avenue, Plymouth, died last night [May 29,1932] at 11:30 at his home. He was a member of Pilgrim Congregational church, Plymouth, and Knights of Malta. surviving are his wife, Mary E. Jones, and daughters, Anna, Mrs. William Pritchard, and Laure E. Jones, one sister, Mrs. Charles Craz, Luzerne, and a brother David of Oregon.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, May 30, 1932, Page 20
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Ella Kocher, 87, Is Claimed by Death
Mrs. Ella Kocher, 87, died at the family home at Ruggles yesterday afternoon [June 1, 1932]. She is survived by two sons, Jeff D. and Corey of Ruggles and two daughters, Mrs. Anna Kraft and Mrs. Arthur Kocher of Alderson; also fifteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon with services in Ruggles M. E. church at 2. Interment will be in Kocher cemetery at Ruggles.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, June 2, 1932, 1932, Page 22
Submitted by Claire Moran
George Wachincki Dies
George Wachincki of 81 Kelly lane, Larksville, died last night [June 3, 1932] in Nesbitt Memorial hospital. He is survived by his wife Mary, children, George, Joseph, Anna, Victoria, and John, home; and brother and sisters, John, New York; Hendryka Rak, Rochester; Anna Fritz, Poland.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday June 4, 1932, Page 24
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Mary Gallagher Dies
Mrs. Mary O'Donnell Gallagher, died last night [June 7, 1932] at 10 at the family home, 104 North Meade street, after four months' illness. She was the widow of John J. Gallagher who died two years ago. She was a member of St. Mary's church and Altar and Rosary society. Surviving are three daughters, Mary and Nan, at home; Frances, a registered nurse in New York; three grandchildren, William, Mary and Agnes Hines; a brother, William O'Donnell and a sister Mrs. Margaret Rodgers in Ireland.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, June 8, 1932, Page 22
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Rose Hastings Is Taken By Death
Mrs. Rose Hastings died on Wednesday morning [June 8, 1932] at the family home, 329 Matson avenue, Parsons. She was the widow of Michael Hastings. She was born in Scranton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fehlinger, and came to this city at the age of four. Mrs. Hastings was a member of St. Dominick's church, Parsons, and Altar and Rosary society. Surviving are a brother, Charles, of Easton, and children, Joseph, North Wilkes-Barre; Michael, Helen and Rosella, a teacher in Parsons scholols, all at home. The funeral will be held from the home on Saturday morning at 9:30. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Dominick's church, Parsons. Interment will be in the family plot in St. Mary's cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, June 9, 1932, Page 22
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Ella H. Roth Dies
Mrs. Ella Hummel Roth, aged 73, died last night [June 21, 1932] at 10 at the family home, 109 Grove street, after two months' illness. Mrs. Roth was a member of Grove Street Evangelical church. Surviving are a daughter, Leona M., home; three sons, John L. Hanover Green; Joseph H. of West Grove; W. Stewart, of Philadelphia; also two sisters, Mrs. Minerva Ruch, West Nanticoke, and Mrs. Mary Thompson, Shickshinny, and four brothers, John, Edward and George Hummel, all of Espy, and Frank Hummel of Bloomsburg.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, June 22, 1932, Page 22
Submitted by Claire Moran
James Brown
West Pittston Man Is Found Dead In Home
James Brown, 54, well known West Pittston resident, was found dead at his home, 391 Wyoming avenue, West Pittston, early yesterday [June 29, 1932]. Deputy Corner William Snowden of Pittston viewed the body and turned it over to Undertaker S. B. Martin. Mr. Brown is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Brown. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30. Interment will be in West Pittston cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, June 30, 1932, Page 28
Submitted by Claire Moran
Frances Marjorie Hoffman
Death Index: Hoffman--At Oneonta, N. Y., July 9, 1932, Frances Marjorie Hoffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman, of pneumonia. Mrs. Hoffman was formerly Mis Marjorie Rowe of this city. The funeral will be from the home of Mrs. Rowe, grandmother of the child, 279 Madison street, Wednesday morning at 9. A high mass of requiem will be offered at St. John's the Evangelist church at 9:30. Rev. Father McHugh will be celebrant. Interment in Hollenback cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, July 11, 1932, Page 18.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Betty Jane Tasker
The glorious sun will shine and the white mantle of snow will cover a newly made little mound in Mt. Greenwood cemetery and in that little mound rests the remains of the little 8 year old darling Betty Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Tasker of Miners Mills who was laid to rest last Wednesday afternoon [February 3, 1932]. In the death of this little girl the heartbroken family has lost a bright and lovable child and her little friends a lovable playmate and chum. Little Betty Jane had been ailing but a few days and despite the best of medical aid and constant care, the Grim Reaper reached out his cold hand and called her to that Beautiful land on high where there is no sorrow and tears, where she will wait the coming of loved ones whose hearts are crushed and broken by her death. The funeral was largely attended after which her remains were taken to the last resting place to await the great day to clasp hands again with all the loved ones who are left behind. (Contributed article)
Note: Date of death: Tuesday, February 2, 1932
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 9, 1932, Page 3.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Paul Cronin
Death Index: Cronin--In Sheatown, August 20, 1932, Paul Cronin, five months, son of Patrick Cronin, 185 Robert street, Sheatown, of pneumonia. His mother died four months ago. Besides his father he leaves three brothers: James, William and Patrick, and a sister Ann Marie. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 1:30 with services by Rev. J. J. O'Donnell, pastor of St. Francis' church, Nanticoke. Interment will be in church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, August 22, 1932, Page 20.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Julius Kotula
Death Index: Kotula--At Dupont, August 26, 1932, Julius Kotula, three months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kotula, 325 Chestnut street, Dupont, died yesterday morning at 9 of nephritis. He is survived by his parents and the following brothers and sisters, Matilda, Theodore, Frank, Joseph, and Edward Jr. The funeral will be held on Monday morning with services at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, August 27, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Charles Andrezewski
Death Index: Andrezewski--At Edwardsville, August 28, 1932, Charles Andrezewski, 3 weeks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andrezewski, 46 Russell street, Edwardsville. Surviving are the parents and brother and sisters, Joseph, Ala., Blanche and Josephine. Funeral will be this afternoon at 2 with services in St. Hedwig's church, Kingston. Interment in St. Ignatius cemetery, Pringle.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, August 29, 1932, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Charles Howell Dies
Charles Howell, 30, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Howell, 41 Third avenue, Kingston, died last night [August 23, 1932] at 10:30 at his home, 26 East South street, city. He was a member of Masonic lodge, Kingston, and Kingston Presbyterian church. Besides his parents he is survived by his wife, two daugthers, Mary and Ruth, a son, Charles, two sisters, Mrs. Newberry, and Harriet, Kingston, and two brothers, Roger and Henry of this city.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday August 24, 1932, Page 20.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Nicholas Vukin
Luzerne Man's Body Is Found
Pedestrian Makes Discovery Near Wild Cat Falls
Nicholas Vukin, 64, of 73 Oliver street, Luzerne, was found dead near Wild Cat falls, near Luzerne, yesterday afternoon [August 24, 1932]. His body was discovered by a man walking along Wilkes-Barre Railway Corp. tracks. He notified Luzerne police and Chief Thomas Ford and Sergeant Gordon James investigated. They notified Dr. Philip E. Hertz, deputy corner. Dr. Hertz said the man had been dead about two days. Two bottles, one empty and the other filled with carbolic acid were found near the body.
Mr. Vukin had been out of work about three years and had been ailing two years. Recently, according to members of his family, he had been melancholy. He left his home last Thursday with the intention of going to Lopez and members of his family, not hearing from him, had decided that he had gone to that place. He had resided at Luzerne for more than thirty years and was well known in the borough. His wife died seven years ago. Mr. Vukin's only survivor is a cousin, Frank Vukin, of 73 Oliver street, Luzerne. The funeral will be held on Friday morning with interment in St. Ignatius church, Pringle.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday August 25, 1932, Page 20.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Albert Brostowski
Injuries Fatal To Blast Victim
Funeral of Dupont Mine Worker Hurt in Plains Colliery Monday
Albert Brostowski, 26, of 401 McLean street, Dupont, better known as George Miller, died yesterday morning [August 25, 1932] in Mercy hospital, where he was admitted on Wednesday afternoon of injuries suffered in a premature blast at Plains colliery, Conlon Coal Co. He leaves his widow, the former Amella Ascani of Cork Lane, and children Irene, Rose, Mary, and Angeline; also parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brostowski and sisters and brothers Anthony, Joseph, Henry, Mary, Edna, at home, and Rose of New York. His funeral will be held on Monday morning.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, August 26, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
William Ruthaford
Blast Victim Dies
William Ruthaford, 22, of 25 Vine street, Plymouth, died last night [August 25, 1932] at 7 in Mercy hospital from burns received on the night of Thursday, August 18, in an explosion of gas at the Lance No. 11 colliery of Glen Anden [Alden] Coal Co. where he was employed as a motor runner. He was a member of St. Vincent's church. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna O'Donnell, and two sisters, Margaret and Anna.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, August 26, 1932, Page 32
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Mary Brown
Death Claims Former Pittston Young Woman
Mrs. Mary Brown, daughter of Thomas Fitzimmons, died early yesterday morning [August 29, 1932] at Hamburg after an illness. Besides her father she is survived by her husband, Willis of Wyoming, and two children, Joseph and Marie. Funeral announcement will be made later.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, August 30, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Andrew Scalia
Maltby Miner Killed by Fall of Rock
Andrew Scalia, 54, of 37 Noyes street, Maltby [Swoyerville], was instantly killed on Saturday afternoon [September 10, 1932] in a fall of rock at Maltby colliery, Lehigh Valley Coal Co. He had been a resident of Maltby twenty-five years. Surviving are his wife and these children: Peter, Joseph, Sadie, James, Lena and Angela; also two brothers, Joseph Paternoster, Luzerne, and Ross Paternoster, Newark, N. J., and a sister in Italy. The funeral will be held from the home on Tuesday afternoon at 2. Interment will be in the Italian Independent cemetery, Wyoming.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, September 12, 1932, Page 18.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Bridget Miski Dies
Mrs. Bridget Miski died last night [October 20, 1932] at her home, 870 Shoemaker avenue, West Wyoming, after a short illness. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Jennie Sienkwicz, Philadelphia; Mrs. Stella Solonger, Pittston; Phyllis Stinchak, Anthony Miski, and Walter Miski, all at home.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, October 21, 1932, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Verna Grussell
Girl To Be Buried From Fiance's Home
The body of Verna Grussell, 21, of 323 Barnes street, Plymouth, who died after drinking lysol on Thursday night [October 20, 1932] was removed last night to the home of her fiance, Benjamin Bukowski, 23, of 150 Orchard street. The girl's mother, Mrs. Helen Grussell (Grazulis) who was visiting daughters in Sanford, N. J., at the time of the tragedy, returned home last night at 6, nearly overcome with grief. The funeral will be held from the Bukowski residence.
A note alleged to have been sent to Bukowski was revealed by authorities. It read: "I couldn't face all those wedding congratulations. Forgive me, Mr. Hyde. Don't forget I want a white dress and white flowers. Your beloved fool, "Verna."
Bukowski was unable to explain the hidden meaning of the note. Authorities hold that the girl drank lysol following a lover's quarrel several nights previously. The couple had obtained a marriage license. No definite plans had been made fo the wedding. The note was sent by Miss Grussell to her fiance by a young neighbor, Stella Pratasiewicz, 14. The dead girl's last request for a white gown will be granted. Surviving are her mother and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Morris of Neward and Mrs. George Damon of Asbury Park.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, October 22, 1932, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Dorothy McKeel
Plymouth Child Dies
Dorothy McKeel, aged 16 months, of 122 New Road, Curry Hill, Plymouth, died of pneumonia yesterday morning [October 26, 1932] at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McKeel. She is survived by her parents and the folllowing brothers and sisters: Wayne, Ruth, and Iris. Funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1. Rev. W. F. Paul will officiate. Interment will be in Hedley Grove cemetery, Broadway.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, October 27, 1932, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
George Brookus Dies
George Brookus, 48, of 20 Fall street, Ashley, died last night [October 13, 1932] in Moses Taylor hospital, Scranton, after a week's illness. Mrs. Brookus was a member of SS Peter & Paul Lithuanian church, Sugar Notch, and Lithuanian Alliance of America. Surviving are his mother, a sister, Anna, and a brother, John, all of Lithuania, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Yanurkaslunes, 284 Pringle street, Kingston. The funeral will be held from the home of his sister at Pringle on Monday morning at 8:30. Services will be held at the home and in St. Mary's Lithuanian church, Kingston. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, October 14, 1932, Pae 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
William Layaou Dies At Home Of Sister
William Layaou, a resident of Luzerne for many years, died in Nanticoke yesterday morning [October 12, 1931] at the home of his sister, Mrs. Salina Kane, of complications. He is survived by his wife, Esther; his children, Mrs. Maude Rowlands of Edwardsville, Mrs. Catherine Edwards of Kingston, Mrs. Mary Craig of Fernbrook, Earl H. Layaou of Seabright N.J., Mrs. Florence Carl of Albany, N. Y. and Alfred at home; and his brother and sisters, John of Taylor, Mrs. Kane of Nanticoke, Frank of Luzerne, Charles of Trucksville, Mrs. Margaret Youngblood of Shavertown, Mrs. Tessie Stover of Philadelphia and Rose of Detroit, Mich.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, October 13, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Isabelle E. Ridgeway Dies at Forty Fort
Isabelle E. Ridgeway, 77, died yesterday afternoon [October 14, 1931] at 5:50 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Rich, 1280 Murray street, Forty Fort, after a lingering illness. She was born in Scranton and had resided at Forty Fort for four years. She was a member of St. Luke's church, Scranton, Daughters of Veterans, Belle V. Clark Camp, 6, and Woman's Relief Corps, No. 50, Scranton. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Bull, Scranton, Mrs. James Rich, Forty Fort, a son, William T. Ridgeway, Scranton, a sister, Mrs. E. T. Corby, Scranton and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at the home of Mrs. Rich on Saturday morning at 11. Rev. Robert P. Kreidler will officiate, assisted by Rev. George L. Grambs, Clifton, N.J. Interment will be in Glen Dyberry cemetery, Honesdale.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, October 15, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gupko
Dies of Paralysis
After three weeks' illness of infantile paralysis, the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gupko, East Liberty street, Ashley, died last night [October 14, 1931] at the family home. Several brothers and sisters survive. Private funeral services will be held this afternoon. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, October 15, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Death Takes Jacob Brown
Jacob Brown, 73, lifelong resident of the East End section, died last night ]October 15, 1931] at 11:05 at the family home, 132 Scott Street, following six months illness. He was a member of St. Nicholas church and was affiliated with the Holy Name society. For many years he was employed as a steamfitter for Peter Forve of this city. Surviving are his wife, Mary Forve Brown, and the following children: Carl and Hilda at home; Mrs. Robert Binker, Oscar and Jacob of Parsons, and Frederick of this city; also ten grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, October 16, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Wesley D. Morton Dies
Wesley D. Morton, 64, resident of Fernbrook, died last night [October 15, 1931] at the family home, after an illness. He is survived by his wife, daughter, Mrs. Charles Reigie, Fernbrook, and brothers Judson of Berwick and William of Valley Washington. The funeral will be held from the home on Monday afternoon at 2. Interment will be in Trucksville cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, October 16, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Frank Cooper Dies
Frank Cooper, 21, died at the family home, 246 Buttonwood alley, Larksville, on Saturday night [October 24, 1931] following a week's illness of pneumonia. He was a member of the Polish National Catholic church. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Joseph Cooper and his brothers and sisters, Mrs. John Stolar of Kingston; John of Detroit; Stanley Cooper and Mrs. Stanley Celmer of Larksville; Lillian, Walter and Leon, at home. His father was buried a year ago. The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem in Polish National Catholic church at 9:30. Burial will be in the church cemetery, West Nanticoke.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, October 26, 1931, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John and Katherine Paduska
Stricken After Wife Dies Of Heart Attack
A heart attack last night [October 27, 1931] caused the death of John Paduska of Georgetown just as a similar attack caused the death of his wife on Friday morning [October 23, 1931]. Mr. Paduska, 70, worked all day yesterday and upon returning to his home at 29 Willow street, Georgetown, last evening went to the bathroom to wash up. When he did not reappear after about an hour his daughter, Mrs. Helen Puzack, who came here from Passaic to attend the funeral of her mother, went to the bathroom and found her father dead. She summoned Chief of Police John Rice of Georgetown. Deputy Coronor Leagus investigated the death. On Friday morning [October 23, 1931] shortly after she had seen her husband off to work, Mrs. [Catherine] Paduska was stricken with a fatal heart attack while seated in a neighbor's home. She was buried on Monday morning. Surviving Mr. Paduska are a son Nicholas and his daughter. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 9. A requiem high mass will be held in SS. Peter and Paul's church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Nanticoke lodge, 265, Z. N. P. will attend.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, October 28, 1931, Page 32.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Pneumonia Fatal To Mrs. Bridget Kearns
Mrs. Bridget Kearns of 49 Chapel street, Upper Pittston, died last evening [October 28, 1931] at 7:45 after an illness of pneumonia. She was a life long resident of the upper end of the county, a member of St. Mary's church and Altar and Rosary societies. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. James O'Rrouke, Mrs. Winifred Lynch, Mrs. Patrick Hennigan, Mrs. Hessel Melvin, Jerry and John at home. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 9 at the family home. A requiem mass will be sung in St. Mary's church at 9:30 by Rev. George J. Dixon. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, October 29, 1931, Page 32.
Submitted by Claire Moran
John Korea, 56, Dies Suddenly in Duryea
John Korea, 56, died suddenly last night [October 30, 1931] at 6:15 at his home 420 Columbia street, Duryea, of a heart attack. He was stricken ill about 6 and died before medical aid could reach him. Deputy Corner George A. Bushko viewed the body. Deceased was born in Poland and had resided in Duryea for thirty years. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak church of Pittston. Surviving are his wife and three children, Mrs. George Mesko of Duryea, Mrs. Joh Eastman of Scranton, and George of Duryea. Also a stepbrother, John of Lansing, Mich. The funeral will be held on Monday morning at 9 with a solemn high mass in Sacred Heart Slovak church, Duryea. Rev. J. J. Bednarcik will officiate. Interment will be in St. John's Slovak cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, October 31, 1931, Page 32.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Willit Ekins [Willard Ekins]
Fall From Chair Is Fatal To Child
A broken neck said to have been suffered when he fell from a chair caused the death in General hospital yesterday [November 1, 1931] of Willit Ekins, 1, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ekins of 17 John street. In addition to his parents the boy leaves a brother. Funeral will be held on Tuesday with interment in Denison cemetery.
Note: Funeral notice published November 3, 1931, listed the boy's name as Willard S. Ekins.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, November 2, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Thomas H. O'Neill
Death Takes Former Sheriff of Bronx
Thomas H. O'Neill, aged 72, father of Mrs. Edward T. Klett, of Virginia Terrace, Forty Fort, and former sheriff of Bronx County, N.Y. died suddenly last night [November 13, 1933] at 7:30 following a heart attack at his home 2577 Poplar Street, Bronx. He was born in Hamaroneck, N.Y., but had spent most of his life in the Bronx. Mrs. O'Neill was the oldest Democratic leader in New York City. In recent years he had been under sheriff in the Bronx, after serving a term there as sheriff. Surviving are his wife, two sons, James H. O'Neill and Dr. Bernard T. O'Neill, of the Bronx, and four daughters: Mrs. Klett, of Forty Fort, and Margaret, Marion and Ann, of the Bronx.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Frank B. Brown
Frank B. Brown, 27, died yesterday afternoon [November 13, 1933] at his home, 287 New Hancock Street, after several weeks' illness of complications. He was a lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre. Mr. Brown was a member of St. Nicholas's Church and its various societies. Surviving are five sisters, Mary and Esther, at home; Mrs. William Metzgar, Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Edgar Reese, Bloomfield, N. J., and Mrs. Joseph Harrison, Larksville, and three brothers, Carl, Plymouth; George, Wilkes-Barre, and Louis, Bloomfield, N.J. The funeral will be held from the home on Thursday morning at 8:30 with a requiem high mass in St. Nicholas's Church at 9:30. Burial will be in the church cemetery at Shavertown.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Julianna Bauer
Julianna Bauer, 67, died yesterday [November 13, 1933] at her home, 37 Ralph Street, after several weeks' illness of complications. Miss Bauer was a life long resident of Wilkes-Barre. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Deceased was born in this city, the daughter of the late Martin Bauer, an early German settler of Wilkes-Barre. She is survived by three brothers, John Bauer, Buffalo; Samuel, at home, and Wesley, Wilkes-Barre, and one sister, Emily, at home. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon with services at the home at 2:30. Rev. J. S. Savacool, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in City Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Miss Margaret Burke
Margaret Burke died on Sunday [November 12, 1933] at the home of her brother-in-law, Luke Burns, 1358 Capouse Avenue, Scranton. She is a sister of Joseph Burke of Kingston. She was a member of St. Paul's Church, Scranton, and its Altar and Rosary Society. She leaves another brother, William F. Burke, New York City, and four nephews and two nieces. The funeral will be held from the Burns residence this morning with a high mass of requiem in St. Paul's Church, Scranton. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Olyphant.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Edward L. Swan
Edward L. Swan, 76, a resident of Harvey's Lake for 35 years, died yesterday morning [November 13, 1933] at his home after several weeks' illness of complications. For years he conducted a hardware store and boat livery at the lake and was widely known in that section. The body was removed to the Kniffen Funeral Home, South Main Street. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon with services at 2:30 in Idetown Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Idetown Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Anna Tier
Mrs. Anna Tier, 60, died on Sunday [November 12. 1933] at her home, 104 Muir Avenue, Hazleton, following a stroke. The funeral will be held this morning at 8:45 with a high mass of requiem at 9 in St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Michael Tier, and the following children: Metro, Nicholas, Mrs. Allen Rudolph, Anthony, and Mary.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
William Tucker
William Tucker, 38, died on Friday [November 10, 1933] at his home near Rocky Glen. He is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Sabina Brown of Duryea, and three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Stull, Mrs. Eliza Moore, and Mrs. Sarah Bothick, and three brothers, John, Arthur, and George Tucker of Moosic. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the home of his brother, Arthur Tucker of Moosic. Burial was in Marcy Cemetery, Duryea.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. George Kopec
The funeral of Mrs. George Kopec will be held this morning at 9 o'clock from the family home, 608 York Avenue, Avoca, with services in Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish Church, Dupont. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kopec was the former Mary Salzyk, sister of the late Rev. Andrew Salzyk. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish Catholic Church, Dupont, and was affililated with the various societies of the church. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children, Jacob, Helen, Joseph, John, and Edward; also a sister, Mrs. Peter Lefczyk of Avoca, and her mother Mrs. Jadwiga Salzyk.
NOTE: Per the death index published November 13, 1933, Mrs. Kopec was 39 yrs. old and died on November 11, 1933, in Dupont.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Wojciech Rutkowski
Wojciech Rutkowski, 74, a former resident of Kingston, died yesterday [November 13, 1933] at his home at Lake Como, Wayne County. Surviving are his wife and three children, Mrs. ?ose Morgan, Brinley and Anthony, all of Kingston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Mildred Evans
Mrs. Mildred Evans died y esterday afternoon [November 13, 1933] in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after several weeks' illness of complications. Surviving are her husband, Roslyn Evans, and four children. The body was removed to the family home, 40 Girard Avenue, Plymouth.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Henry Isaac
Henry Isaac, 77, died yesterday [November 13, 1933] at his home, 27 East Walnut Street, Plymouth, after an illness of nine months. He ws born in Wales, but spent the greater part of his life in Plymouth. Mr. Isaac was a former employee of the Vulcan Iron Works. He was an honorary deacon of Plymouth Welsh Baptist Church and a member of the Odd Fellows and Plymouth Foresters. Surviving are his wife and three daughters, Mrs. T. L. Thomas of Plymouth, Mrs. William A. Rhodes of Trucksville, and Mrs. C. L. Thomas of Philadelphia. He also leaves nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon with services at the home at 2 o'clock followed by services in Plymouth Welsh Baptist Church. Burial will be in Shawnee Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Mary Golden
Mrs. Mary Golden, 66, of 791 Main Street, Sugar Notch, died last night [November 13, 1933] at 6:55 of complications. She was a resident of Sugar Notch since childhood and was a member of St. Charles Church. Surviving are the following children: Isabelle and Jane at home, Mrs. Stanley Kravitz of Nanticoke, and Mrs. Samuel Stashak of Askam; also these brothers and sisters, Mrs. Thomas Judge of Pittston, Mrs. Patrick Cooney of New York City, William Burke of New York City, Edward Burke of Sugar Notch, James Burke of Sugar Notch, and Joseph Burke of Bath N.Y.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Miss Kate Donohue
Miss Kate Donohue of this city died last night [November 13, 1933] at 8:30 in Mercy Hospital following an illness. Miss Donohue made her home for the last several years at the Lady of Victory House on South Washington Street. She was born in Carmarthan, South Wales, and came to this country with her parents in her girlhood days. She resided in this community since. Miss Donohue was a woman of kindly disposition and possessed many spendid traits of character for which she was highly regarded by a wide circle of friends. Surviving are the follwing half-sisters and brother, Mrs. E. Morgan, and Mrs. C. R. Mitchell, Kingston, and Mrs. C. H. Weaver and James Morgan of this city.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Joseph P. Bennett
Mrs. Joseph P. Bennett of Westfield, N.J., formerly of West Pittston, died yesterday morning [November 13, 1933] in Margaret Hague Hospital, that town [Westfield, N.J.] following three weeks illness. Mrs. Bennett, who before marriage was Miss Mary G. Ellis, had resided in West Pittston until 10 years ago. She was the daughter of Harry and the late Mrs. Ellis. Prior to making her residence in Westfield, she had resided on Fourth Street, West Pittston, and was a member of West Pittston M. E. Church. Besides her father she is survived by the following children: Thomas, Dorothy, Jack, Eleanor, Joseph, and Donald; also one brother William of West Pittston. Her body will be brought to Pittston tomorrow and at 10:30 services will be conducted in Snowdon's Funerl Chapel. Rev. T. Ashton Rich, pastor of West Pittston M. E. Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Pittston Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Mary Rader
Mrs. Mary Rader, widoow of Henry Rader, died yesterday afternoon [November 13, 1933] at 2 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank G. Davenport of 43 Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston, following an illness of complications which developed from an injury to her hip which she suffered 13 weeks ago while visiting her twin sister, Mrs. L. A. Couche of Eldred, N.Y. Mrs. Rader's condition was not regarded serious at first but she contracted complications a week ago and since then her recovery had not been expected. Mrs. Rader, who was the mother of Mrs. Cora Davenport, chairman of the Luzerne County Mothers Fund, was born in Eldred [N.Y.] over 80 years ago. Since childhood, however, she had resided in the Pittstons and was well known and respected there. Her husband died on May 4, 1914 and since then she made her home with Mrs. Davenport. She was a member of Broad Street M. E. Church, Pittston, and had been active in church welfare work during her younger years. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: Benjamin B. Rader and John L. Rader of Pittston; Harry Rader and Mrs. Frank G. Davenport of West Pittston; also her twin sister, Mrs. L. A. Couche of Eldred, N.Y.; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. E. A. Martin, pastor of Broad Street M. E. Church, Pittsotn. Interment will be in Pittston Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, Page 23.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Benjamin O. Roberts
West Pittston Woman Dies
Mrs. Benjamin O. Roberts, 70, died yesterday afternoon [November 12, 1931] at her home, 202 Lacoe street, West Pittston, following six weeks' illness. She was born at Altoona and had resided at West Pittston twenty-seven years. She was a member of M. E. church and celebrated her golden wedding anniversary in 1930. Surviving are her husband, sister, Mrs. George Riley, of Mauch Chunk; brother, William Lawrence, Ashley. Funeral services will be held at the home on Monday afternoon at 2:30. Interment will be in West Pittston cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday November 13, 1931, Page 36.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Byron Clink Dead
Byron Clink, 53, died at 8:30 last night [November 19, 1931] at the home of his niece, Mrs. Bert Walker, 327 1/2 Franklin street, West Pittston, following five days' lillness of pneumonia. Deceased was born at Rushville, Susquehanna county, and for ten years had resided at West Pittston. He was employed at Glen Alden machine shops at West Pittston, and was a member of Luzerne Avenue Baptist church and Baracca class, West Pittston. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mary Schooley with whom he resided; Mrs. Hattie Hendricks, Nichols, N. Y. and one brother, Henry of Towanda. The funeral will be held from the home of his niece, Mrs. Walker, on Monday afternoon at 2. Services will be held by Rev. F. H. Cretzer, assisted by Capt. Paul Seiler of Pittston Salvation Army. Interment will be in West Pittston cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday November 20, 1931, Page 32.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Josephine Yenalavatch
Luzerne Woman Dies
Mrs. Josephine Yenalavatch, 37, of 23 Morriseytown, Luzerne, died this morning [November 20, 1931] at 1:30 in Mercy hospital following a lingering illness of complications. She is survived by the following children: Andrew, Genevieve, Nellie, Irene, Anna, Eleanor, John, and Leo. Her husband died in January.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday November 20, 1931, Page 32.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. James Keeley
Former Resident Dies After Auto Accident
Word was received here last night of the death of Mrs. James Keeley, 45, of Chicago, yesterday [November 23, 1931] of injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Mrs. Keeley was the former Miss Minnie Mulhern of this city. Surviving are her husband, three sons, Harry, Bernard, and Arnold, two sisters, Mrs. J. Thornton, and Mrs. Frank Castle, Chicago; and two brothers, Michael and John Mulhern of Wilkes-Barre.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 24, 1931, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Delia Snyder
Son Finds Mother's Body In Silver Lake
Despondent because of ill health, Mrs. Delia Snyder, 48, of Nay Aug, Scranton, yesterday [November 23, 1931] ended her life by drowning in Silver Lake. Mrs. Snyder's body was found by her son, William, 22, with whom she had resided. Police stated that her son found a note from her stating: "Bill, you will find me in Silver Lake."
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, November 24, 1931, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Frank P. Cosper
Aged Pittston Printer Dies
Frank P. Cosper, 79, Had Conducted Business Up to 3 Weeks Ago
Frank P. Cosper, 79, who for fifty years had been engaged in the printing business at Pittston, died last night [November 30, 1931] at 7 at the family home, 518 Wyoming avenue, West Pittston. He hade been ill six months but had been kept to his home only three weeks. Born in Millville, Columbia county, in 1852, Mr. Cosper was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Cosper. When a young man he moved to West Pittston and had since been engaged in the printing business. Of late years his shop was located in the Redington building on Spring street. Despite his advanced years, Mr. Cosper had been unusually active and had attended to his large business up to three weeks ago. He was a member of West Pittston Methodist Episcopal church. Surviving are four children, Lucy, at home; Mrs. H. R. Kelley, of Kingston; Harold J. Cosper, of Easton, and Pauline, at home.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, December 1, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Alice Urbanas
Bank Teller's Wife Dies At Hospital
Mrs. Alice Urbanas, 24, of 205 Lynwood avenue, Lynwood, died yesterday [November 30, 1931] at Homeopathic hospital after an operation for appendicitis. She was stricken on Saturday. She was the wife of Anthony Urbanas, a teller at Plymouth National bank. Mrs. Urbanas was a former resident of Plymouth and a native of Luzerne. She was a member of St. Casimir's Lithuanian church at Plymouth, and active in church societies and organizations. Besides her husband, her mother, Mrs. Marcella Nezavich of Luzerne and the following sisters and brothers survive: Anna, Stella, Marcella, Agnes, Adella, Florence, John and Matthew. The body has been removed to the home of her mother at Factory street, Luzerne, where the funeral will be held.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, December 1, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Patrick F. Condon
Mrs. Patrick F. Condon died at her home, 627 Fallon street, Old Forge, on Sunday [November 29, 1931] after a lingering illness. She had been a resident of the borough for thiry years and was affiliated with the L.C.B.A. of St. Lawrence's church. Surviving are her husband, two sons, Francis and Robert, three brothers, William, Patrick and Joseph Fallon, and one sister, Vera Fallon. The funeral will be held from the home on Wednesday morning with a requiem high mass in St. Lawrence's church at 9:30. Rev. Eugene H. O'Boyle will be celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery, Minooka.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, December 1, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Edward Laughlin
Edward Laughlin, 46, well known in Plymouth mining circles, died of complications at his home, 24, Coal street Plymouth, yesterday [November 30, 1931] after several weeks' illness. Born at Dover, N.J., Mr. Laughlin lived in Plymouth for many years. He was a member of St. Vincent's church and its Holy Name society. He leaves his wife, a son James, a daughter Helen, four brothers, Daniel of Plymouth, John of Kingston, Matthew and Thomas of New York and a sister, Mrs. Anna Cavanaugh, of San Antonio, Tex.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, December 1, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Thomas Guzik
Thomas Guzik, 49, of R.D. 2 Wapwallopen, died on Sunday night [November 29, 1931] at Nanticoke State hospital after an illness of complications. He was a member of St. Mary's church of Dorrance Corners. Besides his wife he is survived by these children: Joseph, John, Peter, Stanley, Sophia, Anna, also by sisters, Mrs. John Dudrick, Mrs. Caroline Dytel, and Mrs. Joseph Waclawski, all of Nanticoke.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, December 1, 1931, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Nile Bolson
Boy Taken To Hospital Dies; Autopsy Today
A post mortem will be performed today to determine the cause of death of Nile Bolson, 9, of Tunkhannock, who passed away in an automobile late yesterday afternoon December 3, 1931] while being taken from his Tunkhannock home to General hospital. Opinion was expressed tha thte boy was a victim of infantile paralysis. He had been ill at his Tunkhannock home for six weeks and yesterday afternoon his condition became percarious. He was dead when admitted to the hospital yesterday afternoon at 4:30. The boy was taken to the institution by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bolson. Since there are other children at home, the father signed the necessary papers to permit an autopsy.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, December 4, 1931, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Bernice De'Angela and Anny Pastina
2 Deaths In Exeter Prompts Health Check
Health Department are checking on all cases of illness. Bernice D'Angela, aged 2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emilo D'Angela of 82 First street [Exeter], died of diphtheria. She is survived by her parents and the following brothers and sisters: Mary, Yolanda, Sarah, Bettina, and Nicholas. Funeral will be this afternoon and will be private. [Died December 4, 1931]
Anny Pastina, 17 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pastina, 1187 Wyoming avenue, [Exeter], died at 3 of the same disease. She leaves her parents and two brothers, Elmer and Joseph. The funeral this afternoon will be private. Burial will be in St. John's Slovak cemetery. [Died December 4, 1931]
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, December 5, 1931, Page 36.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Dorothy Keating Dead
Mrs. Dorothy Ryan Keating of 14 Custer street, died last night [December 4, 1931] at 7 in Mercy hospital of complications, following several weeks' illness. Mrs. Keating was a former resident of Nanticoke and was a member of St. Mary's church and church societies. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Neil Conway, Sugar Notch, Mrs. James Harrity, with whom she resided; Mrs. George Feldman, Forty Fort; William, city; Edward McMannaman, San Francisco, Mrs. Orville Walker, Seneca, Missouri.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, December 5, 1931, Page 36.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Dominick Greco
Pittston Man Killed At Party
Police Hold Host, Seek Others Who Fled Via Windows
Dominick Greco, 48, of Jenkins alley, Pittston, father of nine children, was fatally shot through the head at 1 a.m. at a party held at the home of Michael Biscotto, 40, of 94 LaGrange street, Pittston. Following the shooting Pittston police placed under arrest Michael Biscotto, 40, for questioning.
Police were rounding up ten Pittston men who are said to have attended the party at which Greco was shot. Biscotto informed Seargeant John Conners and Patrolmen Patrick Walsh, Paul Kane, and Michael Dructor that he was in the kitchen of his home preparing food for his guests when he heard the shot fired. Biscotto stated that he entered the dining room and saw Greco lying in a pool of blood. He said that his guests left immediately, most of them by windows. Mrs. Biscotto, who is the mother of seven children, and her eldest son, Sam, 18, were awakened by the shot. Sam immediately notified Pittston police headquarters. Police called Deputy Corner C. F. Burne.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 7, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Norman Barton Allegar
Death Takes Aged Kingston Resident
Norman Barton Allegar, 85, of 40 Sharpe street, Kingston, died last night [December 21, 1931] at 9 at the family home. Deceased was a member of the Dorranceton M. E. Church and the Men's Bible class of the chruch. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. George Kanarr, Luzerne; Mrs. Barton E. Ransom, Kingston; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Faust, Berwick, Mrs. Hilda Ritchie, Bendertown. The funeral will be held at the home on Thursday afternoon at 1 and will be private. Rev. James Benninger, pastor of Dorranceton M. E. church will officiate. Burial will be in Shickshinny cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, December 22, 1931, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Walter Bunch, Well Known Musician, Dies
Walter Bunch, 31, died last night [December 23, 1931] at the home of his mother, Mrs. Alice Bunch, 58 Davis place, following an illness of complications. Deceased was a prominent musician and brother of John Bunch, courthouse tipstaff. Surviving are his mother, and the following brothers and sisters: John, city; Charles, Lucy, Lola, New York; Fannie, Philadelphia, and Mrs. Elma Young. Funeral services will be held at Kniffen's funeral chapel, South Main street, Saturday afternoon at 2:30.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, December 24, 1931, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran
James W. Wharton
Kingston Miner Dies In Hospital
James W. Wharton, 39, of 718 Wyoming avenue, Kingston, died in Mercy hospital yesterday afternoon December 30, 1931] of injurries suffered on December 23 when caught in a rock fall in Maxwell No. 90 mine, Glen Alden Coal Co. Mr. Wharton lived in Kingston for twenty years. Body was ttaken to the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Wharton, 339 Bennett street Luzerne, from where funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 8:30. High mass of requiem in Sacred Heart church, Luzerne. The man leaves his wife and the following children: James, John, Catherine, Frank, William, Donald, Thomas, George, and Jean; his mother, Mrs. Mary Wharton; a sister, Mrs. Thomas McCreery, of Luzerne and three brothers, Leon of Ithaca, Gerald and John of Luzerne.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, December 31, 1931, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Raymond Williams Dies
The funeral of Raymond Williams, 22, will be held from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Williams, West Broad Street, Nescopeck, this afternoon at 2:30. Rev. C. D. Pewterbaugh, pastor of Evangelical Church, will officiate and interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Nescopeck. Mr. Williams died in Nanticoke State Hospital on Monday afternoon [December 28, 1931] at 2 of burns received while working for an oil company laying pipe lines in the lower end of the county.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, December 31, 1931, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Joseph Gardner Dies
Joseph Gardner, 66, of 323 Franklin street, West Pittston, died suddenly Tuesday night [December 29, 1931] at his home. A heart attack is attributed as the cause of death. His wife is his only survivor. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 11 with serices at the home in charge of Rev. A. E. Koch, rector of Trinity Episcopal church. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, December 31, 1931, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran
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