Obituaries
Pittston Township Native Served in Immaculate Heart Order
Sister M. Regina Marie, Pittston native and a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Order stationed at St. Mary’s Convent, Avoca, died Saturday morning [January 18, 1936] after a brief illness. Sister Regina Marie was stricken with a heart attack while preparing for classes at St. Mary’s Parochial School last Wednesday morning and her condition had been serious since.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 with a mass of requiem at 9:30 at St. Mary’s Church, Avoca. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Pittston.
Sister Regina Marie, before entering the order 13 years ago, was Miss Mary Crane, daughter of Mrs. Bridget Crane and the late Henry Crane, pioneer residents of Pittston Township. She was born in Pittston Township and spent her entire life in that section. After graduation from St. John’s High School and Marywood College, she entered the Immaculate Heart Order and for the past nine years had been stationed at Avoca.
Surviving are her mother, two sisters, Stella Crane, Mrs. Michael Connors, Pittston, and two brothers, Joseph and Edward Crane, also of that city. Also an aunt, Sister M. Carmen (sic) [Carmel], stationed at Transfiguration Convent, Philadelphia, and a cousin, Sister M. Magdalen, a member of the Immaculate Heart Order, New York.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, January 20, 1936, Page 9.
Many Attend Nun’s Funeral
Priests and Laymen Gather to Pay Respects to Sister Regina
The funeral of Sister M. Regina Marie, the former Miss Mary Crane, Norman Street, Pittston Township, was held yesterday morning from St. Mary’s Convent, Avoca, where she had served as a member of the Immaculate Heart Order for the past nine years, and was attended by numerous friends, visiting priests , and nuns.
A solemn requiem mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church by Rev. Henry P. Burke, assisted by Rev. Dr. Edmund Langan as deacon, Rev. Joseph McGowan, Scranton, as sub-deacon; Rev. M. J. Quinn as master of ceremonies; Rev. Edward Nolan, Hazleton and Rev. Francis Kane, Mount Pocono as acolytes, and Rev. Joseph Nallin as censer bearer.
Mass responses were sung by the Sisters’ choir of Marywood College, Scranton, and pupils of St. Mary’s School attended in a body. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery, Pittston, where final benediction was pronounced by Rev. Henry P. Burke.
Seated in the Sanctuary: Monsignor P. J. Boland, Pittston; Rev. G. A. Jeffrey, Waymart; Rev. J. J. Featherstone, Dickson City; Rev. P. J. Gaffikin, Scranton; Rev. Leo Craig, Scranton; Rev. Arthur McAndrew, Pittston; Rev. C. C. Cummings, Wilkes-Barre; Rev. P. J. Durkan, Wilkes-Barre; Rev. F. Costello, Jermyn; Rev. A. R. Mulligan, Wilkes-Barre; Rev. E. J. Melley, Pittston; Rev. A. G. Rafferty, Pittston; Rev. H. T. Kennedy, Pittston; Rev. J. P. McAndrew, Minooka; Rev. J. A. Griffin, Marywood College; Rev. Eugene O’Boyle, Old Forge; Rev. James O’Hara, Dallas, and Rev. J. J. Gough, Pittston.
Bearers were Joseph, Edward, and James Howley, George Fleming, Earl Evans and Frank Moran, all relatives.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 22, 1936, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
The Death of P. H. Loftus
There was universal regret throughout the city on Tuesday [August 24, 1913] when it was announced that Patrick H. Loftus, a clerk of Select Council, had died at his home on Broad street. Mr. Loftus was in his 40th year and possessed many friends, both politically and socially. Deceased suffered from a complication of diseases but during his long illness was patient and had great Christian fortitude. He was born in Pittston and spent his whole life in this locality. In 1910 he was elected clerk of Select Council. Shortly after that time his health failed him, but council re-elected him.
Deceased received a commercial education in the Scranton Business College and afterwwards secured a clerical position at Coxton, but owing to ill health he was obliged to relinquish it. His wife survives; also two brothers, Alderman Thomas Loftus and Ex-Chief Joseph Loftus.
Published in the Sunday Independent, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Sunday, August 29, 1913, Page 16.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Died at Parsons (Patrick Harrison)
Former Resident of Murray Hill Dies at Home of Daughter.
Patrick Harrison, aged 61 years, died last night [August 28, 1913] at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Cusick, Wood street Parsons. Death was due to stomach trouble and followed a long illness. Besides the daughter, one son, James Harrison, of Florida, survives. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning with a high mass at St. Dominic's Church, Parsons. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery at Hanover.
Published in the Sunday Independent, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Sunday, August 29, 1913, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Solomon D. Stroh Falls Dead on Street
While on his way to work yesterday morning [September 12, 1913] death overtook Solomon D. Stroh a respectable citizen of Pittston, and before medical aid could reach him, he passed away. He left his home, 113 Luzerne avenue, accompanied by his son about 6:30 o'clock and apparently seemed in his usual health, but when he reached the corner of the First National Bank he collapsed. He was taken to the city hall where he was pronounced dead by Drs. Underwood and Hilbert. Had Mr. Stroh lived until the 24 of this month he would have been 61 years. His native home was Danville, his parents being John and Mary (Vankirk) Stroh. They both passed away when he was quite young and he lived with relatives in New Jersey and also with other relatives in Northumberland.
He came to Pittston and at the age of 18 years he learned the blacksmith trade with his uncle William Stroh. This trade he followed all his life and at the time of his death was employed by the Hillside Coal and Iron Co. He was an expert workman and a man of excellent character, and his death caused sincere sorrow among a legion of friends in the community.
In 1882, Mr. Stroh embarked in business for himself in Sweet Valley. His marriage took place in Pittston in 1884 to Mis Mary Morgan whose parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Morgan were pioneer residents of this place. In 1885, Mr. Stroh returned to Pittston and purchased the blacksmith shop from William Stroh on William street, which he continued until the fire destroyed the shop and stock at a loss of $7,000. He afterwards opened a shop on Morgan street where he continued until 1900 when he retired from business. Later he accepted a position with S. B. Bennett at the Fernwood breaker and where Mr. Bennett sold out to the Hillside Co. Mr. Stroh continued to work for that company until the time of his death. Deceased of late did not enjoy good health but was able to be about. He was idle for a long time but resumed work several weeks ago. It is claimed that death was due to heart failure.
Simon (sic) Stroh was one of the charter members of the Y. M. C. A. in Pittston and one of the first to join the Eagle Hose Co. Early in his life he professed his faith in Christ by becoming a communicant of the Methodist Church. He later joined the Presbyterian Church with his wife.
Mr. Stroh served as special policeman in the city of Pittston for 20 years. In 1900 he was elected a member of the school board of Pittston city on which he served faithfully for four years.
Mrs. Stroh passed to her reward in 1913. Their union was blessed with six children, all of whom are living. Mr. Stroh was a man who loved his home above all things and his family came first in his aspirations.
Up to the time of Mrs. Stroh's death the family resided at the old Morgan homestead, on North Main street. Two months before her death Mrs. Stroh sold the residence to the Greek Catholic Church.
Mr. Stroh is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Fred Bennetto, Bethlehem, Pa.; Mrs. Arthur Luce at home; Mrs. LeRoy Kennedy, Panama; Mrs. Robert McArt, West Pittston; Morgan and Gertrude, at home; also by two brothers and two sisters, John, James, Mrs. Anna Morgan, and Mrs. Charles Rheinhardt, all of Northumberland County; also 11 grandchildren.
The funeral will be held from the family home, 113 Luzerne avenue, Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. R. A. Rinker of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church, will officiate and interment will be in Pittston Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, September 13, 1918, Page 16, Pittston News Section.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Boy Instantly Killed (John Busg or Bush)
John Busg, Aged 13 Years, Run Down by D., L. & W. Train
While on his way home for his noonday meal, John Busg, aged 13 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Busg of 204 Cherry Street, was run over by a train on the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad and instantly killed [September 12, 1918]. He was crossing the railroad tracks at a point about 150 feel from the Stephenson street crossing when a northbound freight train came along and ran him down. His head was terribly crushed and both legs were broken. The body was removed to the family home.
Note: Funeral notice spelled the name as John Bush.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, September 13, 1918, Page 16, Pittston News Section.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Edward L. Hockenberry
Deceased Name: HOCKENBERRY -- Edward L.
83, of Pompano Beach, died Thursday, April 22, 1993. A 20 year resident moving here from Kingston, PA. Before retirement, he was an accountant with the Wallace - Murray Corporation in Scranton, PA. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Pompano Beach, Kingston Masonic Lodge (NU)395 of Wyoming, PA. Keystone Consistory Scottish Rite of Scranton, PA, Irem Shrine Temple of Wilkes-Barre, PA. Mr. Hockenberry was past president and chief of Irem Temple Provost Guard Unit and he was appointed Ambassador of Irem Temple. Also a member of the Gold Coast Shrine Club of Deerfield Beach active in both Mutineers and the Nomads of which he was a past president, and the High Square Club. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth of Pompano Beach; daughter, Nola Umlauf of Richboro, PA; sons, Lee Hockenberry of Trucksville, PA. Cornelius P. Dominick of Locust Grove, VA and Norman L. Dominick of Phoenixville, PA; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday (today) At Kraeer Funeral Home Downtown Pompano Chapel where a Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 PM followed by a funeral service at 7:20 PM. Interment will be in Forty Fort, PA. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to t he Shrine Crippled Childrens Hospitals and Burn Centers. Funeral arrangements by KRAEER FUNERAL HOME, 200 N. Federal Highway,, Pompano Beach, FL 33062. 305-941-4111
Published in all editions of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL, April 25, 1993, Page 6b.
Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy
Lyle Merithew
Deceased Name: LYLE MERITHEW
Lyle W. Merithew, 81, of Dallas, passed away Friday, Feb.1, 2008, in the Hospice Care of the VNA at Heritage House, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in West Wyoming, he was a son of the late Lyle L. Merithew and the late Grace Merithew Cook. He attended the West Wyoming area schools and furthered his education during his military service. He served his country in the U.S. Navy as a seaman first class in the Pacific and American Theaters during World War II.
He was employed by the former Owens-Illinois, Pittston Township, for many years as a chrome plater.
He was a longtime member of, and past master of, Wyoming Lodge 468, Wyoming; Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg; and the Irem Temple AANOMS, Dallas. He was also a member of the Shavertown United Methodist Church, Shavertown.
He is survived by his wife, LaBerta (Shultz) Merithew, Dallas; sons, Robert Merithew and wife Nancy, Shavertown; David Merithew and wife Marion, Carverton; Richard Merithew, Larksville; and Donald Merithew, St. Petersburg, Fla.; five grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Gay, Stroudsburg; stepmother, Lillian Merithew, Wyoming; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, 140 North Main St., Shavertown.
Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Pikes Creek.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, 140 N. Main St., Shavertown.
A Masonic service will be conducted by members of Wyoming Lodge 468, at 4 p.m. Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Wyoming Lodge 468, 821 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming, PA 18640.
Published in The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Sunday, February 3, 2008.
Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy
Forrest Fulton Shultz
Obit: Forrest Shultz, 56, former resident of Wilkes Barre, died yesterday morning [April 5, 1933] in the Blind Mens Home, Philadelphia following a stroke.
Mr Shultz lived on Lockhart street until a few years ago when he moved to Loyalville with his family. Following an illness he became blind and for the past two years he had been in the blinds men's home.
Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Fannie Skillman; Children Theodore, South Carolina; Audrey and Irene New York City; Monroe and George of Dallas; Harry and Eleanor of Loyalville a Brother B.B. Shultz of Dallas; a sister, Mrs Ralph Ferrell of Brooklyn; and a half brother French Jones of Philadelphia.
The funeral will be held from the Davis Wright funeral home, Tarsdale Avenue, Tacony, Philadelphia on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, April 6, 1933.
Submitted by Peg Shultz
Mrs. Elizabeth Bartleson
Mrs. Elizabeth Bartleson
Mrs. Elizabeth Bartleson, a resident of Warrior Run the last 40 years, died on Saturday afternoon [December 22, 1935] at 2 at the home of her son, William Bartleson, 509 Front Street, Warrior Run, of complications. Her son, Merle, a manager of prize fighters, died several months ago.
She is survived by the following children: Harry, George and William Bartleson; also six grandchildren.
The funeral will be held from the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Merle Bartleson, 311 Hanover Street, Warrior Run, tomorrow afternoon at 2. Rev. Richard Owen will officiate and interment will be in Hanover Green Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, December 23, 1935, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Boxing Manager Dies After Fall (Merle Bartleson)
Merle Bartleson succumbs to Injuries
Merle Bartleson, 43, well known in boxing circles as a trainer and manager of amateur and pro fighters, died Saturday afternoon [June 29, 1935] at his home, 311 Hanover Street, Warrior Run, of injuries received in a fall down a flight of stairs last week.
Mr. Bartleson was a resident of Wilkes-Barre for 35 years and was employed by the Glen Alden Coal Company at Auchinclose Colliery. He was a veteran of Foreign Wars, having served for 18 months at Camp Humphries, Va. He was a member of the American Legion Post 176, Warrior Run.
Survivors are his wife and these children: Betty, Merle, and William; also a stepdaughter, Mary Kane, R.N., employed at Nanticoke State Hospital. His mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Bartleson; three brothers, Harry, George, and William, all of Warrior Run, also survive.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 (EST). Rev. Richard Owens will officiate and interment will be n Hanover Green Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, July 1, 1935,
Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
J. G. Pugh Sr., chairman of Swoyersville Council
James G. Pugh Sr., 236 Simpson St., Swoyersville, died Tuesday afternoon [May 24, 1988] in General Hospital.
Born in Swoyersville, son of the late Lewis and Josephine Brennan Pugh, he was a life resident of Swoyersville. Mr. Pugh was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Church, Swoyersville; Knights of Columbus Assumpta Council 3987 of Luzerne. He had been serving his third term as chairman of Swoyersville Council. He owned and operated Jamie's Snack Bar, Forty Fort, since 1975.
Surviving are his wife, the former Vivian Amato; sons, Lewis, Forty Fort; James Jr., Swoyersville; Michael, Anthony, and David, all at home; brother, John, South Miami, Florida; sisters, Miss May Pugh and Mrs. Josephine Rydzewski, both of Germantown, Maryland; one grandchild.
Funeral will be held Friday at 9 from Recupero Funeral Home, 406 Susquehanna Ave., West Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in Holy Name of Jesus Church, Swoyersville. Interment will be in Italian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming. Friends may call Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Published in the Citizens Voice, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, May 25, 1988, Page 25.
Submitted by Claire Moran
James G. Pugh
James G. Pugh, 44 Green St., Edwardsville, died Friday morning [May 1, 1987] in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient the past week.
Born in Edwardsville, March 20, 1918, a son of the late John and Jennie Griffith Pugh, he was a graduate of Edwardsville High School, Bloomsburg State Teachers College and earned his master's degree in education from Bucknell. Mr. Pugh formerly taught in the Edwardsville School District and was a principal in the Sunbury schools of the Shikellamy School District. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post 283, Kingston, and American Legion, Edwardsville. He was a member of Bethesda Congregational Church, Edwardsville, where he formerly served as a deacon. He was a member of Franklin Hose Co., No. 2, Edwardsville.
Surviving are brothers, Louis, at home; John, Bridgeport, Conn.; nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held Monday at 2 from the Jones Funeral Home, 34 Church St., Edwardsville, with Rev. Robert Francis officiating. Interment in Forty Fort Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Published in the Citizens Voice, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, May 2, 1987, Page 17.
Submitted by Claire Moran
William H. Harris
William H. Harris, 70, esteemed resident of Alderson, died in Nesbitt Memorial hospital on Monday evening [May 11, 1931] after a lingering illness of complications. He was born at Carverton but had resided at Alderson for fifty years.
Surviving is a son, William L. Harris of Alderson, four brothers, Charles of Miners Mills, Harry, John and Edgar, all of Dallas, and a sister, Mrs. Edward Fisk of Dallas.
The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1 from Nulton's funeral parlors at Beaumont. Additional services will be held in Kunkle M.E. church at 2 and interment will be at Warden cemetery, Dallas.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, May 13, 1931, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Ellen Howley
Mrs. Ellen Howley, a lifelong resident of greater Pittston and widow of Patrick Howley, died yesterday morning at the family home, 15 Searle Street, Pittston, following a week’s illness of pneumonia.
Mrs. Howley was the former Ellen Kirby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kirby, early residents of the Browntown section of Pittston Township. She was born in Browntown and resided there until her marriage to Mr. Howley, when the family home was established in Pittston. She was a member of St. John’s Church and the Altar and Rosary Society.
The following children survive: James, Edward, Winifred, a teacher in Pittston City Schools, at home and Mrs. Robert McHugh, of Clarks Summit.
The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 with a mass of requiem at St. John’s Church at 9:30. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Note: Mrs. Howley’s youngest child, Helen, also survived her. Mrs. Robert McHugh is Mary Howley McHugh.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, December 26, 1935, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Brakeman Lawler Killed (William Lawler)
He was Making a Coupling on the D. & H. Railroad
While William Lawler, a D. & H. brakeman, was making a coupling at Baltimore slope yesterday morning, he slipped and fell under the wheels. Both legs were broken, one of his hands was cut off and his back was hurt. He lived only a few hours after the accident. Mr. Lawler was married about fifteen months ago to Miss Kate Lavelle and they had one child. They lived at Mill Creek, but recently removed to Miner’s Mills. He was 28 years of age. His brothers surviving are Patrick, a brakeman on a D. & H. Freight; Michael and Dennis, and sisters, Mrs. James Ward, Mrs. Corneilus McMonigal, Alice, and Anna.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, February 1, 1896, Page 1.
Submitted by Claire Moran
William Pugh
William (Buff) Pugh, 15 Hoffman Street, Plains, died last night [August 23, 1966] at 10 in General Hospital where he had been a patient three weeks.
He was born at Summit Hill. Surviving are brothers, Leo, Plains; George, West Orange, N.J.; Stanley, Newark, N.J.; sisters, Mrs. Helen Lawrence, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Margaret Kaye, Benton.
Funeral will be held from the funeral home, 20 South Main Street, Plains, where friends may call tonight 7 to 10 and thereafter 2 to 4 and 7 to 10.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, August 24, 1966, Page 3.
Funeral notice:
PUGH - William, 15 Hoffman Street, Plains Township, from the funeral home, 20 South Main Street, Plains, Friday morning 9. Requiem Mass 9:30 Sacred Heart Church, Parish cemetery. Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 10.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, August 25, 1966
Submitted by Claire Moran
Alderman Goeringer Dead
A WELL KNOWN RESIDENT PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME IN NORTH WILKES-BARRE
Ferdinand Goeringer, alderman of the First ward, died last night [April 22, 1900] at 8:30 at his home, 49 Maple street. The deceased had been in poor health for some time, though he was able to be about and look after his business until a few weeks ago.
Deceased was born in Germany 62 years ago and resided in this city twenty-six years. Previous to coming here he resided in Scranton, where he was married. His life was an industrious one and his qualities those of the good citizen and father. He was in the employ of the Lehigh Valley Coal Co. for twenty years and five years ago he was chosen alderman of the First ward. He was re-elected at the February election. He is survived by his wife and eleven children, all residents of this city. They are: August, Mrs. William Shield, Frederick, councilman from the first district; John, Mrs. Nelson Honeywell, Mrs. William Severn, Mrs. James Severn, Lissie, Nellie, Conrad, and Josie.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, April 23, 1900
Submitted by Alana Thevenet
Mrs. Louisa Goeringer Dies
Widow of Alderman From First Ward Survived by Eighty-Eight
Eighty-eight survivors are left to mourn the death of Mrs. Louisa Goeringer, 81, mother of a prominent family, and a resident of the northern section of the city for fifty-five years.
Mrs. Goeringer died of general debility at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Miles, 60 Kulp street, last night [February 5, 1931] at 9.
The aged woman had been in failing health for several years but her condition did not become serious until three weeks ago. She was the wife of the late Ferdinand Goeringer, who was alderman of First ward of the city for a long period. He held that office when he died in 1900.
Mrs. Goeringer was a member of St. Luke's Reformed Church and for years prior to her illness was active in church circles.
A descendant of old German stock, Mrs. Goeringer was a typical home loving person. She was a devoted mother and, though her family interests came first, she was a loving neighbor and was a great influence when sickness occurred in her community.
Mrs. Goeringer's survivors include nine children; forty-two grand children; thirty-three great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren, a sister and a brother.
The surviving children are: August Goeringer, Fred Goeringer, Sr., former city controller and former city councilman and now prominent painting contractor; Conrad F. Goeringer, president of C.F. Goeringer Construction Co., and active in numerous business enterprises; Mrs. Nelson Honeywell of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. William Severns, Mrs. James Severns, Mrs. Joseph Banks, wife of Joseph Banks the contractor; Mrs. Thomas Taylor and Mrs. Robert Miles.
Her surviving sister is Mrs. Mary Schneider and the surviving brother is Frank Fehlinger, both of this city. Among the grandchildren are Fred Goeringer, tax collector of State, county, and poor taxes in Wilkes-Barre city, and Harry F. Goeringer, realtor, banker and business man of this city. A son, John Goeringer, died in 1910 and a daughter, Mrs. William Schiel, died in 1929.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 6, 1931.
Submitted by Alana Thevenet
William L. Richards
Obit: William L. Richards, aged 84, of 219 Andover street, died on Saturday afternoon [October 26, 1929]in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, after an illness of complications. Deceased was born in Wales and came to this city when a young man. He had been employed as a stationary engineer at Empire colliery, Lehigh & Wilkes-Barre Coal company.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. John Johnson, Jr., a sister, Mrs. Daniel Morgan or Shamokin, and two brothers, Reese and Charles of Taylor. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the residence by Rev. Gomer Evans. Interment will be in Hanover Green cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, on October 28, 1929, Page 15.
Submitted by Alana Thevenet
Mrs. Emma Fralick
Mrs. Emma Fralick of Carl street, Kingston, for many years a resident of Luzerne and a devout member of Bennett Presbyterian church, died at her home on Saturday morning [August 30, 1930] after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband Guy and her mother, Mrs. Sarah McCormick of Millersburg, a sister, Mrs. Luther Brink of Millersburg, one son Guy, Jr., and a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Munster. The funeral will be held from the family home tomorrow afternoon at 2 with interment in Trucksville cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, September 1, 1930, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
George Chipones
George Chipones, a well known businessman of Hanover township, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home, 707 Hazle street, city, following an illness of complications. Deceased is survived by his wife and two children, Edward and Ruth.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, September 1, 1930, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Walter Anderson
Mrs. Walter Anderson, aged 61, died at noon yesterday [August 31, 1930] at her home, 1303 Main street, Avoca, after a brief illness. Mrs. Anderson attended the marriage of her son, Richard, last Wednesday and shortly afterward was stricken with paralysis. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Campbell, early settlers of Moosic. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Langcliffe Presbyterian church of Avoca and was active in the missionary society. She is survived by one son, Richard, at home, a daughter, Mrs. J. F. Kreitz, of Philadelphia; a brother, Richard Campbell, and a sister Mrs. Harry George, of Moosic. Four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Elinor and Walter Kreitz, and Agnes G. Edwards of Philadelphia also survive. The funeral will be held from the late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. A. D. Behrends officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, September 1, 1930, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Patrick Pancratius Mangan
Obit: PATRICK P. MANGAN, 48 Poplar Street, Kingston, former newspaperman and educator, died early yesterday morning [March 22, 1938] of complications following a foot infection. He had been in failing health for several years. Mr. Mangan was born in Plains 62 years ago [February 4, 1875], son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mangan and was graduated from Plains and Wilkes-Barre high schools and Stroudsburg State Normal School. For several years he taught school in Plains and Plymouth Township but gave up teaching to enter the newspaper field. His first work was as correspondent and reporter for the Wilkes-Barre Record about 30 years ago. A terse but effective style of writing, remarkable energy and faithfulness to a trust and to his paper combined to make him outstanding in a day when Northeastern Pennsylvania had many newspapermen of distinction. Mr. Mangan was promoted to city editor, which post he held until failing health necessitated outdoor employment. Following many years of newspaper work, Mr. Mangan became publicity director for the Anthracite Bureau of Information in the Philadelphia offices. Later years he was employed at one of the collieries of Glen Alden Coal Company. Mr. Mangan was an ardent baseball fan and was personally acquainted with a number of big league players of his day. He was a member of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, and Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Adeline Whelan of Rochester, N.Y.; three sons, John Mangan, a teacher in Kingston High School; Paul Mangan, of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C.; and Arthur Mangan, statistician for the State Employment Bureau at Hazleton; a brother, Michael J. Mangan of Waymart, and a sister, Mrs. J.F. McKeon [née Bridget Mangan] of New Haven, Conn. The funeral will be held Friday morning with a requiem mass in St. Ignatius Church. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Twp.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 23, 1938.
Submitted by Paul D. Mangan
Death of Lehman Woman (Mrs. Emma Louise Searfoss)
Mrs. Emma Louise Searfoss, aged 60, died at 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning [November 5, 1920] at her home at Lehman, following an illness of complications. Mrs. Searfoss, wife of Francis, was born in Wyoming County, March 8, 1860. Besides her husband she is survived by two children, Edward Raymond and Florence E. Searfoss. The funeral will be held from her home Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery at Dallas. Members of a Sunday school class of young men, of which Mrs. Searfoss was the teacher, will act as pall bearers, honorary carriers and floral bearers.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, November 6, 1920, Page 32.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Death of Miner's Mills Man (John Kenney)
John Kenney, a popular man of Miner's Mills, died at his home on North Hudson avenue yesterday morning [November 5, 1920] at 5 o'clock of pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Ellen Pendergast, of Cincinnati, Ohio. The funeral will be held from his home Monday morning at 9 o'clock. A high mass of requiem in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Miner's Mills and interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, November 6, 1920, Page 32.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Woodrow B. Evans
Many Mourn W. B. Evans
Seven Fliers in Flower Ceremony at Fern Knoll Burial Park
Fellow members of Wyoming Valley Flying Club dropped flowers from seven circling planes yesterday afternoon upon the grave of Woodrow B. Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Evans of 326 Madison Street, who was electrocuted in Dorrance Colliery last Thursday [August 8, 1935].
The flower ceremony held by the fliers in Fern Knoll Burial Park followed services at the home in charge of Rev. Thomas G. Swales of Derr Memorial M. E. Church and Rev. Howard Harrison of Plains M. E. Church.
Pilots of the seven planes were Elmer T. Jones, Anthony C. Janerich, Fred W. "Slim" Soule, Harold G. Shoemaker, all of Forty Fort; K. Russell Smith of Wyoming, William Klisch of Harvey's Lake and Lawrence R. Spencer of Kingston.
Bearers were members of Dorrance Local, U. M. W. of A. Flower carriers were members of his Sunday School Class at Derr Memorial Church.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Clinton Greenwald
Mrs. Clinton Greenwald of 217 Poplar Street, Wilkes-Barre, died on July 28 [1935] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Carlson, New York City after several weeks illness of complications. Before marriage Mrs. Greenwald was Miss Emma Smith of Georgia.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Amos Coolbaugh, 83, Dies at Forty Fort
Amos Coolbaugh, 83, Lockville, died Sunday night [August 11, 1935] while visiting his son, Perry Coolbaugh, 48 West Pettebone Street, Forty Fort. The body was removed to the family home at Lockville from where the funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 (EST) with burial in Lockville Cemetery.
Mr. Coolbaugh followed farming most of his life and was highly respected by a wide circle of friends in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Besides his wife, Mr. Coolbaugh is survived by five sons, Howard of West Wyoming, Philip, Carl, and Arthur, all of Lockville, and Perry Coolbaugh of Forty Fort.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Wanda Rivers
Mrs. Wanda Rivers, 28, died yesterday afternoon [August 12, 1935] at her home, 223 1/2 Hanover Street, Warrior Run. She is survived by her husband Stanley, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sutrynowicz of Nanticoke, a brother Zenon of California and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Bukowski of Hunlock Gardens and Mrs. Regina Wojciechowski of Nanticoke. The funeral probably will be held on Friday morning with a high mass of requiem in Holy Family Church, Sugar Notch. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Henry C. Wolfe
Henry C. Wolfe, 69, 26 Williow Street, died yesterday afternoon [Augusts 12, 1935] at his home at 4:25, after four years' illness.
He was a member of Jr. O. U. A. M., and was a former Plymouth police chief, having held that office for 22 years.
Surviving are his wife and the following children: James, at home; Mrs. Earl Benscotter, Muhlenburg; Thamen, Lynwood; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 (DST) from the home with further services in Franklin Street P. M. Church, Rev. Mr. Paul officiating. Interment will be in Shawnee Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Ethel Henning
Mrs. Ethel Henning, wife of E. W. Henning of Jamestown, N.Y., and sister of Mrs. Samuel A. Boyd of Murray Street, Forty Fort, died yesterday morning [August 12, 1935] at General Hospital, Williamsport, where she submitted to an operation two weeks ago.
Besides her husband she is survived by a brother, Richard Fisher of Denver, and three sisters, Mrs. Peter Ver Meulen of South Dakota, Mrs. Bess Hartung of Williamsport, and Mrs. Boyd of Forty Fort.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Otto Frank Hill
Funeral services for Otto Frank Hill, who died at Hazleton State Hospital on Sunday, [August 11, 1935] will be held at the Grebey Funeral Home, Hazleton, Wednesday afternoon at 2 with burial in Vine Street Cemetery.
Mr. Hill was president of the class of 1929 Hazleton High School and since graduation had been engaged in the maintenance department of Pennsylvania Power and LIght Company. Several years ago he organized the Otto Hill's orchestra. He was a member of Grace Reformed Church, Hazleton Eagles and Lafayette Council Order of Independent Americans.
Surviving are his wife and three children, Albert, John, and Jean; his mother, Mrs. Anna Hill, and a sister Gertrude Hill of Hazleton.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Joseph Lazur
General of Joseph Lazur, 49, who died Sunday [August 11, 1935] following a two years' illness of complications, will be held Wednesday morning at 9 from the late home, 145 Loomis Street, Nanticoke. A requiem mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph's Slovak Church at 9:30 and interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Deceased was born in Czechoslovakia and resided in Nanticoke for 33 years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Slovak Church, P.S.R. and G. Catholic Union, and Slovak Catholic Sokols.
Surviving are his wife, Anna, and children, Andrew of Nanticoke; John of Swoyerville; Mrs. Martin Tkach of Nanticoke; George, Christine, Mary, Michael, Steve, and Alice at home; brothers, John in Czechoslovakia; Steve in Canada; George and Andrew of Nanticoke; sisters, Mary Skurka of Hazleton; Mrs. Helen Kovalick of Shepton; Mrs. Susan Hornak of Hazleton; and Mrs. Anna Yuscak in Czechoslovakia.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Benton T. Jayne
The funeral of Benton T. Jayne, 74, active in Lackawanna County politics for many years, will take place Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from the home, 832 Green Ridge Street, Scranton. Interment will be in Dunmore Cemetery. He passed away on Sunday [August 11, 1935] after a lingering illness.
Mr. Jayne was born at North Mehoopany and had been a resident of Scranton for more than 50 years. He served 20 years as a school director, was registration commissioner under four governors and from 1903 to 1906 was director of public works. For the last 15 years he had been employed by the Third National Bank and Trust Company of Scranton.
Surviving are his wife and two children, Mrs. Andrew B. Muir of Scranton and Lawrence C. Jayne of Los Angeles; two brothers, Addison of Elmira and Benjamin of Washington and a sister, Mrs. Nellie R. Smith of TTunkhannock. He also leaves one grandson, Benton T. Jayne, Jr.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Marion Alice Mills
Marion Alice Mills, 79, died on Sunday at her home, Pond Creek, near White Haven, where she was a lifelong resident. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 (EST) with burial in Laurel Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, and three children, Gertrude Stolp, Charles Mills, Jr. and Harold Mills, at home; two stepsons, William Neusser of Alden and Ludwig Neusser of Bethlehem.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Annie Vincent
Mrs. Annie Vincent of 8 Maple Avenue, West Wyoming, died at her home yesterday morning [August 12, 1935] at 5:45 after eight weeks' illness of complications. She is survived by her husband, Frank Vincent, and two brothers, Conrad and Jacob Timms of Brooklyn, N.Y. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 (DST) from Scureman's Funeral Parlors, 296 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. Interment will be in Wyoming Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Robert B. Covert
Mrs. Robert Bowman Covert, 28, of 24 West Luzerne Avenue, Larksville, died Sunday night [August 11, 1935] at 9 in General Hospital. Born in Nanticoke, she lived Larksville 17 years and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church there. She was admitted to the hospital on May 5.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her father, Frank Bowman, three brothers, Charles of Larksville, William of Courtdale Terrace, Harry at home and a sister, Myrtle Bowman at home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 (DST) at her home with Rev. Richard Davey, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Courtdale, officiating. Interment will be in Denison Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mary Lavendoskie
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Lavendoskie, 32, who died Sunday [August 11, 1935] at her home, 134 Henry Street, Plains, will take place Wednesday morning at 10 with a requiem mass at 10:30 in SS Peter and Paul Church. Interment in church cemetery at Plains.
Mrs. Lavendoskie had been employed as a janitress at Luzerne County Court House.
Surviving are two brothers, Stanley Wasmanski of Hudson and John Wasmanski, Plains Township Commissioner, and two sisters, Mrs. Antoinette Szafran and Mrs. Nora Haleski. Her husband Frank, died five years ago.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Margaret Morgan
Mrs. Margaret Morgan, 63, died at 4:45 yesterday afternoon [August 12, 1935] at the home of her son, Harry, 87 Short Street, Edwardsville, of complications, after an illness of three years. Mrs. Morgan was born in Jackson, Ohio. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harriet Pritchard, Edwardsville, two sons, Harry, Edwardsville and William, Kingston She is also surved by one sister, Mrs. Alonzo Jones, Kingston and one brother, William, Binghamton. The funeral arrangements were incomplete last night.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Gwen Powell
Mrs. Gwen Powell, highly respected resident of Nanticoke for the last 55 years and the widow of the late John Powell, 177 East Ridge Street, Nanticoke, died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elvira Powell Clifford, Trucksville, of complications. The body has been removed to her late home in Nanticoke from where the funeral will be held.
Mrs. Powell was a member of Nebo Baptist Church. She was well known in her community and was highly esteemed.
Surviving are two sons, Richard at home; and Gwilliam of Berwick; four daughters, Mrs. Albert M. Clifford of Trucksville; Mrs. Harry Bond and Mrs. Thomas Cheaney of Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Joseph Elmy of Lee Park; also 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mary Ellen Davis
Mary Ellen Davis, 19, of 80 Mechanic's Lane, Plymouth, died yesterday [August 12, 1935] of complications in Mercy Hospital. Miss Davis was a popular member of the younger set, being a senior at Plymouth High School. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis, a brother, Thomas, and the following sisters, Dora, Mrs. Rena Sitkowski, and Laura. Also her grandmother, Mrs. Dora Young.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday August 13, 1935, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Mrs. Anna Pugh
Mrs. Anna Pugh, 59 of Gaylord Avenue, Plymouth, died at 10:45 Saturday night [February 8, 1936] at her home followinhg a lingering illness. Mrs. Pugh was an active member of Pilgrim Congregational Church.
She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Pugh, Mrs. Frank Dymond, and Thomas Pugh; two sisters, Edit Lewis and Mrs. Joseph Eynon and a brother, Thomas Lewis of Pittston.
Funeral will take place at 2 Tuesday at the home, with service at 2:30 i Pilgrim Congreational Church. Rev. James G. Evans of Pilgrim Church and Rev. H. W. Griffith of Gaylord Avenue Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Shawnee Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 10, 1936, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
Walter Karpinski
Walter Karpinski, 46, of 14 Everhard Street, Buttonwood, died Saturday afternoon [February 8, 1936] at 1 in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Besides his widow, he is survived by four children, Rose, Walter, Joseph and Sophia. Funeral plans have been made for 9 Tuesday morning, with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, West Nanticoke.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 10, 1936, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran
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