Obituaries

Death of Simon Williams
      Simon Williams, of near town line, died on Tuesday [February 28, 1893] of general debihy (sic), age 75 years. His wife has been dead for some years, but he is survived by four grown up sons. Mr. Williams father, Matthias Williams, was one of the old settlers of Huntington Valley.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre PA, Thursday, March 2, 1893, Page 7.
Submitted by Arthur Williams

Death Roll -- Herman Dinklocker
     Herman Dinklocker, aged 66 years, one of West Hazleton's most esteemed residents, died at 10:30 o'clock last night [January 26, 1928] at the Hazleton State Hospital of complications following an operation which he underwent on his admission to the institution yesterday morning.
     Mr. Dinklocker was born in Jersey City, and came to West Hazleton at the age of sixteen.  He has been in employ of John J. Moran as a bottler for the past thirty-six years, and lived at 217 East Green Street, in the borough.
     The deceased was a member of St Paul's Reformed church, of West Hazleton.
     Surviving him are his wife, Elizabeth, and the following children:  Roland, at home; Foster, a student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy; Mrs. J. B. Walbridge, of Essington, Pa; Mrs Frederick Breisch, Tamaqua; Miss Mae Dinklocker, of New York; Herbert of West Hazleton, and Wilbur, Harry and Calvin, of this city.
     Two brothers, Harry and Christ, of Shenandoah; one sister, Mrs. Robert Airy, of Philadelphia; a step-sister, Mrs. Jacob Moyer, of Saratoga Lake, NY and one stepbrother, Samuel Weller, of Philadelphia, also survive.
     Funeral arrangements have not as yet been completed.
[Notes: Herman probably moved to PA at age of 6 (1868/9) vice 16 since family is shown in Hazleton in the 1870 census.
Published in The Standard-Sentinel, Hazelton PA, Friday morning, January 27, 1928.
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Death of Mrs. Dinklocker
     Mrs. Mary Magdeleun Dinklocker, an aged and respected lady of McAdoo, departed this life at 3 o'clock yesterday morning [November 16, 1896] after a severe siege of illness. Deceased had been ill for some time with dropsy and on account of her advanced age it was feared that she could not survive.  She was aged 76 years, 3 months and 3 days, and is survived by a family of four sons and two daughters. The funeral will take place from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Airey, of McAdoo, at 1 o'clock on Saturday.  Services in the Reformed church at McAdoo, by Rev. Buck.  Interment in Vine street cemetery, Hazleton.
Published in The Hazleton Daily Standard, Hazelton PA, , Friday, 17 November 1896.
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Robert J. Airey
     Robert J. Airey, twin brother of Elmer Airey, of this city, died at the Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, Thursday [June 5, 1930], at 3:35 pm. He was seized with a stroke one week ago and was taken to the hospital last Monday, bronchial pneumonia having developed. His twin brother was at his bedside when he passed away. Mr. Airey was well known and had a host of friends in the city. For 28 years he had been employed at the Brill car works in Philadelphia. He was a member of Council No. 59, O. of I.A., Hazleton, and Camp 481, P.O.S. of A., Philadelphia. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon.
Published in The Plain Speaker, Hazelton PA, Saturday, June 7, 1930.
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Mrs. Elizabeth Dinklocker
     Mrs. Elizabeth Dinklocker, 87, of 217 East Green Street, West Hazleton, died this morning [October 11, 1951] at 6:10 at the home.  She was in good health until three months ago when she was suddenly stricken ill.
     Born July 15, 1864, she was a native of Hazleton, but had resided in West Hazleton the past 60 years.  She was a member of St. Paul's Reformed church, West Hazleton, the Ladies Aid Society of that church and a life member of the Daughters of Liberty.
     Her husband, Herman Dinklocker, preceded her in death 25 years ago.
     Children surviving are:  Harry Dinklocker, of Kulpmont; Calvin, of Pine Grove; Herbert, of West Hazleton; Wilbur, of this city; Rollin, of Philadelphia; Mrs. John Walbridge, of Drexel Hill; Margaret Dinklocker, of Philadelphia; and Mrs. Mary Lamb at home.  There are 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
     The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence with Rev. Franklin J. Heckman officiating.  Interment will be at the Vine Street Cemetery.
     Friends may call Friday evening.
Published in The Plain Speaker, Hazelton PA, Thursday, 11 October 1951.
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Harry Dinklocker
     Harry Dinklocker, 922 Spruce Street, Kulpmont, died Monday [February 29, 1960] at the home of his son, Eugene Dinklocker, 1221 West Independence street, Shamokin.
     Born in West Hazleton, January 11, 1886, he was a son of the late Herman and Elizabeth (Shade) Dinklocker.
     Prior to his retirement he was employed as a fireman for the PP&L.
     His wife, the former Ethel Menig preceded him in death.
     Surviving are these sons and daughters: Ronald, Lincoln, Neb.; Mrs. Norman Israel, Waterbury, Conn.; Eugene, Shamokin; Mrs. Anthony Parenteau and Harry, Jr., Waterbury, Conn.
     Also surviving are these sisters and brothers:  Calvin, Pine Grove; Margaret, Rollin and Mrs. Stella Walbridge, Philadelphia; Herbert, Wilbur and Mrs. Mary Lamb, Hazleton.
     The funeral will be held today at 11 am from the Farrow funeral home, Shamokin.  Rev. Milton Wildermut, pastor of the Kulpmont Methodist Church will conduct the services.  Interment will be in the Vine Street cemetery, this city.
Published in The Hazleton Standard-Speaker, Hazelton PA, Thursday, March 3, 1960).
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H. Dinklocker Dies Sunday
     Herbert F. Dinklocker, 62, 10 North Broad Street, West Hazleton, died at his home yesterday afternoon [June 11, 1961] of a heart attack.  Years ago he operated a hardware store in West Hazleton, and for the past year and a half he was employed as a maintenance man at the YWCA.
     He was born in West Hazleton, son of the late Harmon [sic] and Elizabeth Schade Dinklocker, and lived in West Hazleton his entire life.  He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, West Hazleton, charter member of the Hazleton Lions Club, member of the Hazleton Elks Lodge, and one of the original members of the West Hazleton Improvement club.  At one time he served as a school director in he borough.
     Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Williams Dinklocker; two daughters, Marilyn, wife of Dr. James Hodge, Akron, O., and Nancy, wife of Louis Hill, Adelphia, Md; two grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters:  Mrs. Mary Lamb, West Hazleton; Mrs. John B. Walbridge, Drexel Hill; Calvin Dinklocker, Pine Grove; Margaret Dinklocker, Philadelphia; Wilbur Dinklocker, Hazleton; and Rollin Dinklocker, Jenkintown.
     Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Published in The Standard Sentinel Hazelton PA, Monday, June 12, 1961.
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Foster C. Dinklocker
     Foster Charles Dinklocker, aged 27 years, died at the White Haven sanitarium on Saturday [October 17, 1936].  He had been a patient at the institution for some time.
     He was born in West Hazleton and made his home with his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Dinklocker, 217 East Green street, West Hazleton.
     He was a graduate of the West Hazleton grade schools and Hazleton High School, class of 1927.  He was graduated from the Philadelphia School of Pharmacy and Science, class of 1930.  He was a member of the Alumni Association of that school, and the Phi Delta Chi Fraternity.
     Mr. Dinklocker was a member of St. Paul's Reformed Church, West Hazleton and the Fellowship Bible Class of the Church School of that congregation.
     Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Dinklocker and the following brothers and sisters:  Margaret and Rollin, at home; Wilbur Dinklocker, Hazleton; Mrs. J. B. Walbruedge, Drexel Hill, Pa; Mrs. Elmer Lamb, Kansas City, Mo; Harry Dinklocker, Kulpmont; Calvin Dinklocker, Pine Grove, and Herbert Dinklocker, West Hazleton.
     The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m., with services at the home, followed by interment in the Vine street cemetery.
     Allentown and Tamaqua papers please copy.
Published in The Hazleton Standard Sentinel, Hazelton PA, Monday, 19 October 1936.
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Mary E. Dinklocker
      Mrs. Mary E. Dinklocker, 79, of 1633 W. Norwegian St, died Saturday [February 12, at Pottsville Hospital.
     Mrs. Dinklocker was born Jan 22, 1898 in Hazleton, daughter of the late Isaac and Alice F. Taylor.  She had been a licensed practical nurse before retiring.  She was a member of United Presbyterian Church.
     Surviving are five children, Raymond G., at home; Calvin Jr., Manville, NJ; Gladys, wife of Eal Adams, Langhorne; Mrs. Marjorie Lefler, Somerset, Ky; Howard, Pottsville; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Allison Taylor, Berwick; Mrs. Dorothy Kibler, Hazleton.
     Services will be held Tuesday from the Lord Funeral Home with the Rev. Elmer J. Davis, her pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park.
Published in The Pottsville Republican, Pottsville PA, Monday 14 February 1977.
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Mrs. Herbert Dinklocker
    Mrs. Herbert Dinklocker, former West Hazleton resident, died Friday [July 11,1975] at 6 p.m. at the Terrace View Nursing Home, Millersburg, Ohio, following a long illness.
    The former Elizabeth Williams, she was born in West Hazleton, Dec., 4, 1898, the daughter of the late Thomas A.  and Mary Ellen Daniels Williams, and resided at 10 N. Broad St, West Hazleton, prior to moving to Ohio in 1961.
    Her husband, who at one time owned a hardware store in West Hazleton, and was a West Hazleton school director, died June 11, 1961.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James (Marilyn) Hodge, Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. Louis (Nancy) Hill, Hyattsville, Md.  Five grandchildren also survive.
    The funeral will be held from the Krapf and Hughes Funeral Home, this city, Wednesday, at the convenience of the family, and will be private.  The Rev. Richard D. Abernathy, St Paul's United Church of Christ, will officiate, and interment will be in Mountain View cemetery.  There will be no viewing, and contributions may be made to favorite charities.
Published in the Hazleton Standard Speaker, Hazleton PA, Monday, July 14, 1975
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Thomas A. Williams
     Thomas A. Williams, aged 78 years, leading member of the Elks and well known in the Hazleton region as a paving contractor, was found dead in bed yesterday [August 28, 1935] at his home at 10 North Broad street, West Hazleton. A heart attack caused his death in his sleep. Mr. Williams, although not in the best of health the past two years, was in fair condition and was around as usual.  Meeting so many old friends at the Elks convention Monday and Tuesday is thought to have unconsciously caused a strain that brought on the end.  Mr. Williams was the oldest member of the first class of Elks who were initiated 44 years ago after the lodge was instituted and in membership record stood sixth in Hazleton Lodge No. 200, ranking first after the first five who survive of the group who organized the branch in Hazleton. He was born in Wales and came to America 56 years ago, locating at Freeland and later coming to Hazleton. He built up a big business as a contractor, specializing in paving and sidewalk work. He was a member of the Men's League of the First Presbyterian church, the Men's League Bible Class of that congregation and held membership in the Methodist church for many years. He is survived by his wife and five children; Mrs. Herbert Dinklocker of West Hazleton; Paul Williams of Hazleton; Chester Williams of Philadelphia; Winfield Williams of Parkersburg, W. Va., and Foster Williams of Akron, Ohio, together with seven grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the home. Interment will be made in the Vine street cemetery.
Published in the Hazleton Plain Speaker, Thursday, August 29, 1935
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Mrs. Mary E. Williams
     Mrs. Mary Ellen Williams, 82, widow of the late Thomas A. Williams, a local paving contractor, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Herbert Dinklocker, of 10 North Broad Street, West Hazleton, Saturday evening at 8:20 o'clock.  She had been ill for the past six weeks.  Mrs. Williams was the last surviving member of the family of the late Rev. and Mrs. Daniel Daniels, of Welshville, Susquehanna Co., and had lived in West Hazleton approximately fifty years.
    Surviving are five children:  Mrs. Dinklocker, with whom she was residing; Paul Williams, of this city; Chester, of Lansdale; Winfield, of Parkersburg, West Virginia; and Foster, of McConnellsville, O.  Seven grandchildren also survive.  She was preceded in death by her husband five years ago.
    The funeral services will be private, and will be from the late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with services in charge of Rev. Frederick B. Crane, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, of this city, and interment will be in the Vine Street Cemetery.
Published in a Hazleton Newspaper in May 1940, name and exact date unknown
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Rev. Daniel Daniels
    Hazleton, Dec 22 -- While visiting at the residence of T. A. Williams, of West Hazleton, Rev. Daniel Daniels, of Dundaff, Susquehanna county, died today [December 23, 1895].  He was 80 years old.  Death was due to heart failure.
    Mr. Daniels had been pastor of the Dundaff Welsh congregational church for the past forty-two years.
Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Monday, December 23, 1895, Page 9
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

D. Winfield Williams
    D. Winfield Williams, Parkersburg, West Virginia, formerly of this city, died there, according to word received here this morning.
    Born in West Hazleton, he was a son of the late Thomas A. and Mary Ellen Williams.  He was formerly employed in the accounting department of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company and the main office of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company, this city.  He located in Parkersburg 18 years ago and was employed by the Ames Baldwin Shovel Works.
    Two years ago he was hit by an automobile while crossing the street and never fully recovered from the accident.
    Well known as "Pete," he was a veteran of World War I, a member of Masonic Lodge, F. & A. M, of Wyoming; the Parkersburg American Legion, and the Elks Lodge.
    He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Jones, R. N. , a graduate of the Hazleton State Hospital, a former Lansford resident; a sister, Elizabeth, wife of Herbert F. Dinklocker, West Hazleton; two brothers, Foster, with the U.S. Government Engineers at Pasco, Washington; and Paul E. Williams, wholesale flour and feed dealer in this city.
    Funeral arrangements are incomplete.  The services will be held in Parkersburg, and interment will take place in this city, at the convenience of the family from ? funeral home.
Note:  Date of death per research of Sharon Davis is January 23, 1957.  Newspaper publication data is not known.
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Obit -- D. W. Williams 
    Daniel W. (Pete) Williams, 64, of 211 1/2 8th Street, died Wednesday at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
    Born at Hazleton, PA, Jan 3, 1893, the son of Thomas and Mary Daniels Williams, he was an accountant with the O. Ames Co. here and had lived in Parkersburg (WV) for the past 26 years.  Prior to moving here he was connected with the Wyoming Shovel Co. at Wyoming, PA.
    He was a veteran of World War I; a member of the First Presbyterian Church; Elks Lodge No 198; American Legion Post No. 15 and Masonic lodge of Wyoming.
    Survivors include his wife, Mrs Helen Jones Williams; two brothers, Paul E. Williams, Hazleton, PA, and Foster Williams of Pasco, Wash; and one sister, Mrs Herbert Dinklocker, of Hazleton.
    Funeral services will be held at the Ogdin Funeral Home at 8 pm Friday with Rev William M. Ferry officiating.  Burial will be in the Vine Street cemetery, Hazleton, PA, on Monday.  The Elks lodge will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 pm today at the Ogdin Funeral Home.
Same person as above; newspaper/date unknown.
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Thomas Foster Williams
    Thomas Foster Williams, 506 Pacific Avenue, North Cape May, NJ died Saturday at Cape May.
    He left this community to join the U.S. Army during World War I and continued to serve the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a military man and later a civilian employee until his retirement three years ago.
    A son of the late Thomas and Mary Williams, he was born in West Hazleton on July 16, 1896.
    He attended the local schools and was a graduate of Lehigh University, Bethlehem.
    He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Azalea Lodge, F. and A.M., this city; Lehigh Consistory, Allentown; and the Charleston, West Virginia, Shrine.
    Surviving are his wife, Cornie; a sister, Mrs. Herbert F. Dinkelocker, Akron, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.  A brother Paul E. Williams, Hazleton, died six months ago.
    The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 PM from the Donald Gibson Funeral Home, Broomall, PA, with interment in Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King of Prussia.
Newspaper publication unknown; date:  Friday, February 24, 1967
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

L. Chester Williams
    L. Chester Williams, 54, of Lansdale, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Williams, of West Hazleton, died at 1 o'clock yesterday [November 7, 1952] at the Elm Terrace Hospital, Lansdale, following a month's illness of complications.
    Mr. Williams was graduated from Hazle Township High school, and left here 25 years ago to locate in Lansdale, where he was employed by the Sylvania Tube Co.  He was married to the former Olive Matthews [sic] of this city.
    Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mary Ellen, a student nurse at the Sellersville Hospital, and Ruth, at home, a sister Mrs. Herbert Dinklocker of West Hazleton; and the following brothers:  S. Winfield Williams of Parkersburg, West Va., Paul E. Williams of this city; and T. Foster Williams of Portland, Oregon.
    The funeral will be held at Lansdale on Monday.
Published in the Hazleton Standard Speaker, Saturday, November 8, 1952
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Death of John Schade
    Another of the pioneer residents of this city was removed by death yesterday in the person of John Schade, West Broad street.  Deceased was born in Germany and came to this country many years ago, locating in this city, where he has resided constantly.  Deceased was stricken with illness several months ago, but despite the medical attendance he grew gradually worse until yesterday when death relieved him of his suffering.  He is survived by a wife and two children.
Published in the Hazleton Standard Speaker, Friday, July 2, 1897
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Laid to Rest
    All that was mortal of the late John Schade was laid to rest in Vine Street Cemetery yesterday afternoon.  The funeral took place from his late residence, West Broad Street, and was largely attended.  Rev. Schlenker [of Christ Lutheran Church in Hazleton] conducted services, paying a deserved tribute to the memory of the deceased.
Published in the Hazleton Daily Standard, Monday, July 5, 1987
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Elizabeth Schade (Mrs. John Schade)
Died--
Schade -- At Hazleton, Friday, March 23rd, Elizabeth, relict of John Schade, aged 84 years, 9 months and 13 days.  Funeral Monday at 2 pm.  Services at the residence of her son Henry Diehl, 182 South Church Street.  Interment in Vine Street Cemetery.  Bachman Bros., funeral directors.
Published in the Hazleton Sentinel, Saturday, March 24, 1906
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Christ Lutheran Church Death Records:
679  Mar 26, 1906 (burial) Elizabeth Schade; age 84 years, 9 months, 13 days; died March 23, 1906; cause of death: paralysis
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Death Roll -- Henry Diehl
    Henry Diehl of 214 West Beech Street, died last evening at the State Hospital from complications following an operation performed there.  He was a well-known resident of this section.  His wife preceded him in death two years ago last month.
    He is survived by the following children:  Mrs. Elizabeth Ruch, Mrs. Arthur Miller, Mrs. John Fink, of this city, Herman of Allentown and William of this city.
    The funeral will be held Monday with services at the home of his daughter Mrs. Arthur Miller, 214 West Beech Street.  Interment will be in the Vine Street Cemetery.
Published in the Hazleton Standard Sentinel, Friday, January 26, 1923
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Adam Diehl's Sudden Death
    Adam Diehl, aged 27 years, employed at the Cranberry colliery, died suddenly while on his way home from work last night.  Accompanied by Frank Simms, a fellow employee, he started for this city after quitting time.  When the switches below Cranberry were reached Diehl said he felt tired and he sat down for a rest.  Diehl became deathly pale and then Simms realizing that something was wrong summoned other workmen, who carried the man to a house.  Before they had proceeded 10 feet Diehl expired.  Death was caused by heart trouble.  The remains were taken to the home of the deceased on South Church street in the company ambulance.
    Mr. Diehl was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diehl.  Six years ago he was married to Miss Lottie Diehl, of Weatherly, who, with two small children, George and Helena, survives.  Besides his parents the following sisters and brothers survive:  Harman, Frederick, William, Lizzie, Mrs. Arthur Miller and Mrs. John Fink.  Mr. Diehl was a well liked young man and had an extensive acquaintance.  He was a member of Shawnee Council, No. 34, J.O.U.A.M., and Local 1434, United Mine Workers, of Cranberry, both of which will attend the funeral at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.
Published in the Hazleton Plain Speaker, Saturday, February 22, 1902
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Deaths
Diehl -- At Hazleton, Friday, Feb. 21, Adam H. Diehl, aged 26 years, 9 months and 6 days.  Funeral Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Services at the family residence, No. 190 South Church Street.  Interment in Vine Street Cemetery.  J. F. Reinhart, funeral director.
Hazleton Plain Speaker, Saturday, February 22, 1902
Submitted by Sharon Davis (LegmDavis@aol.com)

Mrs. Arthur Miller [Mary E. Diehl]
Mrs. Arthur Miller  [Mary E. Diehl], aged 54 of 140 Carleton avenue, Hazleton Heights, died at 11:45 am Saturday [December 14, 1935] after a prolonged illness. She resided in this city practically all her life and was a member of Christ Lutheran church. Surviving her are her husband and the following children: Mrs. Harry Long, of Quakertown; Harry Miller of Rochester, N.Y.; Frederick, Carl, William and Kenneth Miller, all of Hazleton. Two brothers, William Diehl, of 23 East Spruce street, this city, and Herman Diehl, of Allentown, also survive. The funeral will be held at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the home of her brother, William Diehl where services will also be held. Interment will be made in the Vine street cemetery.
Published in a Hazleton Newspaper, Monday, December 16, 1935
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Mrs. Dinklocker Dead
    Mrs. Elizabeth Dinklocker, relict of Henry Dinklocker, died at her home on East Broad street, at 2 o'clock yesterday morning.  Mrs. Dinklocker was ill only two weeks, and was fully prepared to meet her end.
    Mrs. Dinklocker was a native of Germany and came to Hazleton when quite young.  She was a sister of Mr. Peter Dershuck and the mother of Henry and Christina Dinklocker, of this city, and two married daughters in Philadelphia.  The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon.
Hazleton Daily Standard, Thursday, 12 May 1892
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Henry Dinkelocker
    Henry Dinkelocker of Neiffer died on Saturday aged 73 years.
    He is survived by two sons and two daughters.
    The funeral was held on Wednesday at Hazleton.  Interment in Hazleton Cemetery.  Funeral Director Charles J. Franks, of Trappe, had charge.
Published in The Schwenksville Item, Schwenksville PA, Thursday, April 15, 1937, Page 1
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Jacob Dinkelacher
    Jacob Dinkelacher, of 182 South Pine Street, who would have observed his 74th birthday on November 18, next, died at the mercy Hospital, in Wilkes-Barre, at 6:30 o'clock Saturday evening.  He had been a patient at the hospital since undergoing an operation last Tuesday.
    His wife preceded him in death ten years ago.  He was a member of the Odd Fellows' Lodge of Drums.
    Surviving are one son, Edward, with whom he made his home, and the following brothers and sister:  George Dinkelacher, of Drums; William Dinkelacher, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Anna Sauders, of this city.  Eleven grandchildren also survive.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Bachman Funeral Parlor, on West Broad Street, with Rev. Fred Haffner, of Freeland, officiating.  Interment will be made in St. John's cemetery, at St. Johns.
Published in the Hazleton Standard-Speaker, Monday, October 19, 1936
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John Adam Ganzhorn
     The residents of this city were some what surprised on Saturday morning when the news spread over the city that John Adam Ganzhorn had been found drowned in the Bunten Bock reservoir.  A number at first did not credit the report, but upon investigation found it to be true.  He was discovered at half past five o’clock by Wm. Hill and a young man name Mumaw, who happened to pass the reservoir.  They found the body in the water, but his head and arms were lying on the bank, and all around him there were finger marks, indicating that the man had struggled hard to get out.  Superintendent Walk and Coroner Gorman were at once notified.  Upon the Coroner’s arrival there he decided not to hold an inquest, as there was no doubt about his death.  The impression prevailed at first that he had committed suicide, but there is no evidence to warrant the assertion.  He may have wandered there and accidentally fell in, or to sleep on the bank, no one knows.  The last seen of him alive was at midnight at the Wyoming street depot.  He was then slightly under the influence of liquor.  This coupled with the fact that he was slightly demented, dispels the thought of suicide.  The only things found upon his person were an old pen knife and a few pennies.  The deceased was known to almost every man, woman and child, and years ago was a prosperous carpet weaver.  The only person that survives him is a wife, but he had not been living with her for some time past.

GANZHORN - At Hazleton, July 8th John Adam Ganzhorn, aged 44 years.  Funeral from the residence of P.J. Boyle, South Wyoming street, today at 9:30 o’clock.  Interment in Vine street cemetery.  P.J. Boyle, funeral director.
Published in a Hazleton Newspaper, Monday, July 10, 1893
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Aloysius Ruddy, Jr.
    Aloysius, 11 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius Ruddy, formerly of this city died yesterday at the family home in Kearney, N. J.  Undertaker M. F. Kelly will bring the remains today to the home of Mrs. Ruddy's father, Adolph Ell, 90 Hill Street, from where the funeral will be held.  Besides his parents the child is survived by one sister Patricia.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 16, 1933, Page 21
Submitted by Claire Moran

Former City Resident Dies in New Jersey (Mrs. Anna Moran Ruddy)
    Mrs. Anna Ruddy, former resident of the East End section and widow of the late P. J. Ruddy, who was employed on the Delaware and Hudson Railroad, died at her home in Kearney, N.J., on Saturday afternoon at five.
    Surviving are her two sons and two daughters, Leo, Mary, and Nora of Kearny, N.J., and Aloysius of Trenton, and two brothers, Michael Moran, of this city, and Thomas Moran, of Plains.
    The body was removed to the undertaking parlors of M. F. Kelly, Plains, from where the funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning at nine with a requiem high mass in Sacred Heart R. C. Church, Plains.  Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, September 21, 1936, Page 11

MRS. ANNA L. RUDDY
    Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Ruddy were held yesterday morning at Kelly Funeral Home, Plains, with high requiem mass in Sacred Heart Church by Rev. John P. Walsh, celebrant, Rev. Frankd McHugh, deacon, and Rev. J. J. Mulholland, sub-deacon.
    Bearers were Patrick and Frank Moran, John and Edward Walsh, John and James Brady.  Benediction was pronounced by Rev. Father Walsh in St. Mary's Cemetery. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, September 23, 1936, Page 15
Submitted by Claire Moran

Death Claims Veteran Train Conductor (Patrick J. Ruddy)
    P. J. Ruddy, veteran conductor of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad, died yesterday morning at his home, 315 New Hancock Street, following a week's illness of complications.
    Mr. Ruddy was born in East end, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ruddy.  He moved to Hudson and then to Plains Township and entered the employ of the D & H. at the Hudson roundhouse.  Deceased served in various capacities and remained at the Hudson yards until fifteen years ago when he was promoted to conductor and for the last ten years had been in passenger service between this city and Oneonta.  Mr. Ruddy was a great lover of homelike and was devoted to his family.  He was held in high regard by a wide circle of acquaintances, was a member of Holy Savior Church, East End, and was active in the affairs of the parish.  He was also affiliated with Order of Railway Conductors.
    Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Anne Moran of Hudson, and four children, Leo, train agent of American Express Company at Buffalo; Aloysius of the Henry German Baking Company, and Misses Mary and Nora at home;  also a brother, Michael A. Ruddy, brakemen on the Delaware & Hudson, and three sisters, Julia, wife of M. F. Kelly, undertaker of Plains, Jennie, wife of Michael Ward, D. & H. engineer of Miners Mills, and Miss Elizabeth Ruddy of Miners Mills, teacher in the city schools. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, September 18, 1928, Page 13

Funeral of Patrick J. Ruddy
    The funeral of Patrick J. Ruddy was held from the family home, 315 New Hancock street, yesterday morning, with a largely attended solemn high mass of requiem in Holy Savior church, East End.  Rev. John J. McCabe was the celebrant of the mass with Rev. William McAndrew as deacon, and Rev. William Walsh as sub-deacon.  Rev. T. A. Monahan was seated in the sanctuary during the mass.  The honorary pall bearers were members of the Veterans' association of the D. & H. railroad.  Seely Titus, Fred Hawkey, John Whitesell, William Thatcher, Milan Shiffer and Martin Walsh.  The flower carriers were nephews of deceased:  M. F. Clune, Frank Kelly, Edward Ward, Joseph Grady, Patrick Moran and Frank Moran.  Interment was in the family plot in St. Mary's cemetery at Hanover where Rev. Fathers McCabe and Monahan gave the final benediction at the grave. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, September 21, 1928, Page 32
Submitted by Claire Moran

Dies at Age 79 (Mrs. Mary E. Boyle)
     Mrs. Mary E. Boyle, 79, of 330 New Hancock St., died Saturday [May 21, 1977] at 11:30 p.m. in Mercy Hospital.
     The former Mary McLaughlin, she was born Sept. 4, 1897, and was a life resident of Wilkes-Barre and a graduate of St. Mary’s High School.  She was a member of Holy Saviour Church.  Her husband, James J. died in 1967.
     Surviving are a brother, John J. McLaughlin, Wilkes-Barre; sister, Mrs. Michael McDermott, Wikes-Barre.
     Funeral will be Tuesday at 11:30 from McLaughlin Funeral Home, 142 S. Washington St., with Mass of Christian Burial at noon in Holy Saviour Church.  Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.  Friends may call Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 with Christian wake service at 7:30 p.m.
Published in the Times-Leader, Evening News, Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, May 23, 1977, Page 10
Submitted by Claire Moran

Deaths (Mrs. Margaret Moran Walsh)
WALSH--At Hudson, Jan. 21, 1909, of heart trouble, Mrs. John Walsh, aged 48 years.
FUNERALS
The funeral of Mrs. John Walsh will take place on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.  A mass of requiem will be celebrated in Sacred Heart church and the interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains.  She was a member of Ladies' Auxiliary, A. O. H. No. 3 of this city.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, 22 January 1909, Page 20
Submitted by Claire Moran

Funeral of Mrs. Mary (sic) Walsh
Mrs. Mary (sic) Walsh was buried on Saturday morning from her late home at Hudson.  A high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. P. J. Coligan in Sacred Heart Church of Plains and interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery.  The pallbearers were Joseph Walsh, Michael Hopkins, Thomas Lavelle, Richard Lavelle, and James Grady.  The follower carriers were Otto Binker and Thomas Padden. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, 25 January, 1909, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran

James J. Boyle Dies at Home
     James J. Boyle, 330 New Hancock Street, died suddenly yesterday at 5 p.m. at his home following a heart attack.
     Born in the East End section, he was a lifelong resident.  Before his retirement in 1964, he was a trainman on the Delaware and Hudson Railroad.  Mr. Boyle was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Lodge 544; Holy Saviour Church, and its Holy Name Society.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Mary McLaughlin; brothers and sisters, Mrs. James Halloran, Mrs. Joseph Dugan, and Bernard J., all of Wilkes-Barre; Raymond J. Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Nora Wittich, Irvington, N.J.
     Funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 from the funeral home, 185 Kidder Street, with a requiem mass at 9:30 in Holy Saviour Church.  Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.  Friends may call Saturday night 7 to 10 and Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, May 5, 1967, Page 5
Submitted by Claire Moran

Richard Lavelle
    Richard Lavelle, formerly of Miners Mills and a veteran employe at Delaware Colliery of Hudson Coal Company, died at 3:30 yesterday afternoon [February 22, 1938] at his home, 423 North Washington Street.  He was a member of St. John's Church and its Holy Name Society.  Pneumonia was the cause of death.
    Surviving are his wife, the former Ida Shiffer of Miners Mills, and these children, Mrs. Michael Reilly of Wilkes-Barre; Oliver of Plains, and Robert, Walter, Ida, and Francis, all at home, a sister, Mrs. Catherine Lawler of this city, and four brothers, Patrick of Chicago, John and Thomas of Colorado, and Walter of Los Angeles.  He also leaves to grandchildren, Dolores Reilly and Richard Lavelle.
    The funeral will be held Friday morning t 9 with a requiem mass at 9:30 in St. John's Church.  Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery at Plains. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, February 23, 1938, Page 21
Submitted by Claire Moran

Many Attend Rites for Richard Lavelle
    The funeral of Richard Lavelle, engineer at Delaware Colliery of Hudson Coal Company for many years, was held yesterday morning from the home, 423 North Washington Street, and was largely attended. 
    Brief services at the home were followed by a solemn requiem mass at St. John's Church, North Main Street.  Officials were Rev. Joseph W. Padden, celebrant; Rev. William P. McAndrew, deacon, and Rev. F. P. McHugh, sub-deacon.  Rev. Francis A. Kane of Miners Mills was seated in the sanctuary. 
    Edward Shovlin sang "Jesus I Come" and "Mother at Thy Feet I'm Kneeling" during the mass.
    Bearers were Matthew Elliott, Joseph Lavix, Charles Davis, Martin Brennan, Thomas McManus and William Shintz.  Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains, where Rev. Father Padden pronounced benediction.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, February 26, 1938, Page 23 
Submitted by Claire Moran

Local Master Painter Dies (George Landmesser)
George W. Landmesser Was Engaged in Business for 52 Years
    George W. Landmesser, 75, for 52 years a painting contractor, died at 2 yesterday afternoon [December 11, 1936] at his home 237 New Hancock Street after a two weeks' illness.
    Mr. Landmesser was born in Ashley on February 22, 1861, and for 27 years was a resident of East End section.  Interested in church, he was a member of Christ Evangelical Church, and was one of the members of the first church council.  Mr. Landmesser was a member of Loyal Order of Moose and Master Painters' Association. 
    Surviving are these children:  George D. Landmesser and Augustus C. Landmesser, Kingston, of Record composing room staff; Clarence, Wilmington; Rowland W. and Mable I. Landmesser, at home; Mrs. George Cooke, Bethlehem; Mrs. Ashbel Jones, Wyoming, sister, Mrs. Catherine Greene, Glendale, Cal. and brother Louis of Omaha.  He is also survived by 19 grandchildren.  Two of the grandchildren, George and Robert Landmesser are employed by the Record as printers. 
    Funeral will be held Monday afternoon.  Interment will be in Hollenback Cemetery. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, December 12, 1936, Page 18
Submitted by Claire Moran

Claire Parry - Nov. 15, 2000
    Claire (Rogan) Parry, 84, of McKinney, Texas, died Nov. 15.
    Born Feb. 15, 1916, in Kingston, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Clara (Smith) Rogan. She attended Kingston Borough schools and was a 1934 graduate of Kingston High School.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; brothers, Leo and Robert; and sisters, Catherine Moran and Mary Roarty.
    Surviving are her children, Stephen, McKinney; Fred, Jr., Charlotte, N.C.; and David, San Antonio, Texas; 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Speece, Kingston; and several nieces and nephews.
    The funeral was held Nov. 16 from St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church, Plano, Texas. Arrangements were by the Ben F. Brown Memorial Funeral Home, Irving, Texas. Burial was in Restland Cemetery, Dallas, Texas.
Published in The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, November 22, 2000
Submitted by Claire Moran

Frederick H. Parry
    Frederick H. Parry, 73, of 2821 Linden Lea, Irving, Tex., died Sunday morning [July 10, 1988] in Memorial Hospital, Dallas,Tex.
    A native of Kingston, he was the son of the late Frederick H. and Mary Dale Parry.  He was a graduate of Kingston High School Class of 1932.  He was employed by International Harvester upon graduation and retired as an accountant in 1976 after 42 years of employment. 
    Surviving are his wife, the former Claire Rogan, formerly of Kingston; sons, Stephen, Garland, Tex.; Frederick H. III, Charleston, S.C.; David, San Antonio, Tex.; 13 grandchildren; brother Dale, Trucksville; sister, Eleanor Held, Washington, D.C.
    Funeral services will be Tuesday from the Ben F. Brown Funeral Home, Irving, Tx., with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Luke's Catholic Church, Irving.
Published in the Citizens' Voice, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, July 12, 1988, Page 22
Submitted by Claire Moran

Charles Radzvin
    Charles Radzvin, 51, of Mill Street, Pittston, died yesterday morning [April 25, 1933] following a protracted illness.  Mr. Radzvin had been ill at his home for several weeks and for some time his condition was considered serious.  However, his death was not expected and it was a shock to his many friends.
    He was born in Lithuania on June 24, 1882.  When at 8 years of age came to this country with his parents and settled in the Pittston section where he has since resided.  For a number of years he was employed about the mines but was engaged at times as an agent for the Singer Sewing Machine Company and Prudential Life Insurance Company. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mother of Mary, Mt. St. Mary's Convent, Detroit, Mich; his mother, Mrs. Frank Novocazky; one brother,  Stanley of Boston and a step brother Michael Baril of Detroit, Mich.
    The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 9.  After a requiem mass in St. Casimir's Church at 9:30 burial will be help in the parish cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, April 26, 1933

Funeral
    Many friends and relatives paid their final respects to the memory of Charles Radzvin whose funeral was held yesterday morning [April 28, 1933] from the home on Mill Street, Pittston.  Rev. Victor A. Simkonis was celebrant of a reqium mass in St. Casimir's Church.  Burial was in the parish cemetery.
    Bearers were Peter Nedwesky, Thompson Samley, Carl Baker, Leo Sheporaitis, George Nometka, and Peter Senesky.  Flowers were carried by Bernard Walingavage, Walter Potsavage, Joseph Baumister and Joseph Early.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, April 29, 1933
Submitted by Megan Andrewski

Sister Mary Davidica Pomichter (Mary Pomichter)
    Sister Mary Davidica, 89, of the Bernadine Sisters, Third Order of St. Francis, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, at St. Joseph Villa, Mount Alvernia, where she had resided since May 28, 2009.
    She was born in Hudson, Plains Township, daughter of the late John and Marcia Michalski Pomichter.
    She entered the Bernadine Order on Sept. 4, 1935, and was in her 71st year of religious life. She served her ministry as a teacher and librarian within the parochial school systems in Pennsylvania, Michigan and California. At one time, she had been principal at the former Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre.
    Her funeral was held Jan. 24 with a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Mount Alvernia. Interment was in the Bernadine Franciscan Sisters Cemetery, Mount Alvernia.  Arrangements were by Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home, Reading.
Published in the Citizens' Voice, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Thomas Bohan Dies in Brooklyn (Eliza Green Bohan)
    Mrs. Thomas Bohan, the former Eliza Green, whose early life was spent in Pittston, died Tuesday night [March 15, 1938] at her home, 1914 E. 13th St., Brooklyn, according to word received yesterday by relatives.  The funeral will be held Friday morning with burial at Brooklyn.
    She visited in Pittston in January and was in usual good health. Several days ago she contracted a cold that developed into pneumonia.
    Deceased was born on Pine St., Pittston, and the early years of her life were spent in that city. She moved to Brooklyn 35 years ago. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Glenn, and a niece of the late Dr. T. Durkin, one of the earliest physicians to settle in this region. Her husband is also a member of a Pioneer Pittston family, being a brother of Cormac Bohan, Pittston, and Michael Bohan, Wyoming. Mr. and Mrs. Bohan were married at St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, in January, 1887, and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary a year ago.
    Surviving are her husband and 10 children, John, Thomas, Jr., New York police lieutenant.; Attorney Edward Bohan, Mrs. Robert Eaton, Walter, Clement, Mrs. Josephine Donovan, Sylvester, Frank, also a New York policeman, and Catherine, all of Brooklyn and a sister, Mrs. Agnes Glenn, Philadelphia.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, March 17, 1938, Page 21
Submitted by Claire Moran

James Jopling
    PITTSTON, Dec. 29 -- James Jopling, one of Inkerman's old time residents, died yesterday morning [December 28, 1906] at the family home, following an illness of pneumonia.  He was 78 years old.  Mr. Jopling was a native of England and when 20 years old, moved to America.  Eight years later, about fifty years ago, he settled in Inkerman, where he made his permanent home.  He was a much respected citizen, and his death is widely and sincerely regretted.
    The following children survive him:  George Joping and Mrs. Thomas Walker, of Inkerman; James Jopling, Jr. and Mrs. William Rooke, of Peckville; Mrs. W.A. Reid, of Scranton; Mrs. J.R. Studley, of Wilkes-Barre.  Three brothers are among the survivors, of whom one, Henry Jopling, Sr., resides in Inkerman.  
    The funeral is to be held Monday afternoon [December 31, 1906] with services in Inkerman chapel at 2 o'clock, and interment in Pittston Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, December 29, 1906.
Submitted by Jane Merrill Puckett, Source 23

Henry Jopling Sr.
    The funeral of the late Mr. Henry Jopling, Sr., of Inkerman, was held Sunday afternoon [July 27, 1913] from the family home.  Services were conducted by Rev. R.A. Rinker, pastor of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church.  During the services, David Campbell sang "Lead Kindly Light" and "Christian's Good Night."  
    At-the-grave services were conducted by the St. John's Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 233.  The following members of the lodge acted as pall bearers:  James Ryan, T.F. Weeks, James MacDonald, C.H. Foster, Joseph Frederick, and William Smiles.  Interment was made in the Pittston Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, July 30, 1913
Submitted by Jane Merrill Puckett, Souce 23

Mrs. Dinah Jopling
Following a stroke of paralysis, Mrs. Dina Jopling, a former resident of Yatesville, died at her home, 354 North Washington Street, Sunday evening [December 11, 1921].  The following sons survive:  George and Charles, of Moosic; and Wilfred, of this city; also fifteen grandchildren.  Her only daughter, Mrs. P.R. Wilson, of Jersey City, N.J., was buried about two months ago.  The funeral will be held from the family home, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Services will be conducted by Rev. W.O. Williams, and interment will be in Pittston Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Monday, December 12, 1921

Funeral
The funeral of Mrs. Dina Jopling was held from the family home, 354 North Washington Street, this afternoon [December 14, 1921].  Services were conducted at the residence by Rev. W.O. Williams, pastor of the First Welsh Presbyterian Church and many friends attended.  Interment was in Pittston Cemetery.
Published in the  Wilkes-Barre Times, Wednesday, December 14, 1921
Submitted by Jane Merrill Puckett, Source 23

Death of Mrs. Ellen Gallagher
    Mrs. Ellen Gallagher, whose serious illness was made known a few days ago in the Record, died last evening [July 15, 1908] at 6:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Fitzpatrick, at the store and dwelling, corner of Parrish and Loomis streets, this city.
    Mrs. Gallagher had been afflicted for some time past with stomach trouble, which during the past few weeks of her illness developed seriously in her recovery was declared by her physicians to be hopeless.
    Mrs. Gallagher's only surviving sisters, Mrs. Charles Breslin, of Canyon,N. J., remained with her during the greater part of her illness.
    The deceased had resided in Plains during the greater part of her life and as an evidence of the esteem in which she was held in that community are many friends in Plains, Miners Mills and Parsons, as well as the neighbors in the vicinity of Parrish Street, have daily made anxious inquiries for her, whom they have always cherished as a neighbor so dearly. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John Fitzpatrick.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, July 16, 1908, Page 11
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Bridget Gallagher Dead
Mrs. Bridget Gallagher, a well-known resident of the city, died at the Mercy Hospital yesterday afternoon [July 15, 1908] after eight weeks' illness of a complication of diseases. Deceased had resided in the city the greater part of her life and was respected by all who knew her. She is survived by the following children: John and Peter, at home, Mrs. John McNelis of Scranton, and James of New York. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 from the residence, 11 Tannery St.  A mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church and interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, July 16, 1908, Page 6
Submitted by Claire Moran

KILLED ON THE RAIL (John Marinko)
THE REMAINS OF JOHN MARINKO FOUND ON D., L. & W. TRACKS
    John Marinko, who resided in Exeter Borough in the vicinity of Forest Castle Brewery, met a tragic death yesterday morning [July 15, 1908], his body having been found lying alongside the tracks of the D., L. & W. R. R. below the West Pittston station on Luzerne Avenue.
    About five o'clock yesterday morning a freight train bound for Scranton was proceeding along the track, when the enginemen noticed something unusual on the track. The train was stopped and an inspection made, with the result that the dead body of a man was found. One side of the man's head was crushed, and the indications were that death had come instantly. The authorities were notified and the body was identified as that of Marinko.
    The exact manner in which he met his death is unknown. So far as known nobody witnessed the accident. It is said that he had been visiting friends at Maltby on Tuesday evening and that on his way home he attended the dance at Sturmerville. That was the last seen of him alive. It is supposed that he was on his way home, passing along the Bloomsburg division tracks as a shortcut to the upper end of the borough. He was run down by a Lackawanna train during the early hours of the morning. There was a rumor that the man had met with foul play, but the fact that $20 was found in his pockets would seem to indicate that he had not been set on by robbers.
    The deceased was a married man about 33 years of age. He was a native of Poland and he had been a resident of this country for the past seventeen years. His wife and three children survive. He had been employed as a driver for the Forest Castle Brewery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, July 16, 1908, Page 16
Submitted by Claire Moran

Death of Mrs. George E. Gill
    Mrs. George E. Gill and esteemed a woman of Pittston died at an early hour yesterday morning [October 22, 1918] at the Pittston Hospital after an illness of several weeks. Her condition becoming so alarming that it was deemed best to have an operation, from which she did not rally and she died peacefully with members of her family at her bedside. Deceased was a native of Ayershire, Scotland, her parents being Thomas and Elizabeth Dobie. At the time of her death she was 49 years of age. Coming to Pittston 30 years ago she had made her home here since that time. In 1894 she was united in marriage to her present husband who with the following children survive her: Margaret, Sarah, Elizabeth and Martha. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: John, of Dunmore; Mrs. Mary Burns, of West Pittston; Charles, of Duryea; Thomas, of Pittston; George, of Avoca; Jean, of Dunmore; and Alexander, of Detroit.
    Mrs. Gill was an active member of the Broad Street Methodist Protestant Church and her death has occasioned much sorrow in the circle she moved about. She had a companionable nature and was ever ready to help those who needed assistance.
    The funeral services will be conducted privately at the home, 226 Butler St., Thursday afternoon at three o'clock. Rev.S. J. Dorlan will officiate. Interment in Pittston cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, October 23, 1918, Page 18
Submitted by Claire Moran

Frank Donahoe Dead
Following a weeks' illness of bronchial pneumonia Frank Donahue (sic) passed away yesterday afternoon [October 22, 1918] at three o'clock at the family home 222 Mill St. Deceased was 25 years old and was born and reared in this city. He contracted a severe cold a week ago and pneumonia developed. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. John's R. C. Church. He is survived by his wife and five children, Mary, Rita, Grace, Francis and Dorothy; also by his mother, Mrs. James Newcomb; a sister, Miss Mae Donahue (sic), and a stepsister, Miss Helen Newcomb.
Note:  Donohue/Donahue/Donahoe are variations of the spelling of this name.  Frank Donahoe seemed to use Donahoe.  The obituary mixes the spelling.  This is transcribed just as it was published.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, October 23, 1918, Page 18
Submitted by Claire Moran

Death of Mrs. P. J. McLaughlin
Mrs. P. J. McLaughlin, wife of the well known Valley engineer and who before her marriage, Miss Elizabeth Plunkett of Hazle street, died last evening [October 28, 1904] at her home 330 North Hancock street of a complication of diseases.  Mrs. McLaughlin had been complaining for some time but was not compelled to take to her bed until a few days ago.  She was a member of the L. C. B. A. of Holy Savior parish and was a most estimable woman and her untimely death is deeply regretted.  Besides her husband she is survived by three children:  Bessie, aged 11, Mamie, aged 8, and John, aged 4.  She is also survived by her mother and father Mr. and Mrs. John Plunkett of Hazle street, and by the following brother and sisters, Julia, Michael, Garrett, Mrs. Michael Barrett, Katie and Charles. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, October 29, 1904, Page 7

Funeral of Mrs. McLaughlin
The funeral of Mrs. P. J. McLaughlin took place yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock from her home on North Hancock street.  There was high mass of requiem at Holy Savior Church at 11 o'clock, at which Rev. Father Bonn officiated, and Rev. Father Burke was subdeacon.  An unusually large number of people were in attendance, may of whom were from out of town.  There were many beautiful floral tributes, among them a design from the husband and children, basket of roses from brothers and sisters of the deceased, carnations from Mr. and Mrs. John Kneadler, white and yellow roses from Miss Sarah Lenahan; chrysanthemums from Mrs. John Mackin, Mr. and Mrs. Bress, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brennan, Mary and Lizzie Reynolds; bouquet of roses from Mrs. E. J. Jennings; white carnations, Mrs. Martin McLaughlin and family.  The flower bearers were Frank Lambert, Hugh Corbett, Joseph Horton, and Thomas Mackin, and the pall bearers were Garrett Monahan, William Plunkett, Owen Flynn, James Murray, Thomas Kearney, and Owen Murray.  The remains were laid to rest in Hanover Cemetery.
Note:  Elizabeth Plunkett McLaughlin was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, November 1, 1904, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran


Mrs. Corbett Dies at East End
Mrs. Luke Corbett, a well-known and highly respected resident of East End, died at the family home, 31 Maxwell St. yesterday afternoon [October 24, 1918] at 5:30 o'clock after a week's illness of heart trouble. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Hugh, with the U. S. Army in France; John, of Metuchen, N. J.; Luke, Jr., Stanley, Martin, Ruth, Irene and Margaret; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin McLaughlin, and the following brothers and sisters also survive: Patrick, Matthew, a sergeant of the city police force; Sergt.. John at Camp Lee, Va.; Bridget, Margaret and Nellie McLaughlin, and Mrs. E. J. Jennings of this city.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, October 25, 1918, Page 12

Funeral Notices:
The funeral of Mrs. Luke Corbett will be held from the family home, 31 Maxwell Street, East End, this afternoon [October 26, 1918] at 2.  Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery at Hanover. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, October 26, 1918, Page 24
Submitted by Claire Moran

John J. McLaughlin
    John J. McLaughlin, 58, of 137 Park Ave., died yesterday morning [September 9, 1946] at 4:30 in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital following an illness of six years.
    Mr. McLaughlin retired in 1940 after 30 years service as a conductor on Central Railroad of New Jersey. He was a member of St. Mary's Church and a charter member of Ashley Post 673, American Legion having served in World War I.
    He was the youngest of 10 children born to the late Martin and Bridget Kearny McLaughlin of Wilkes-Barre.
    Surviving are his wife, the former Nancy Brown; a daughter, Nancy, employed by Bell Telephone Company, and two sisters, Nell and Bridget McLaughlin.
    Funeral will be held Thursday at 9 from the M. J. McLaughlin Funeral Home, 142 S. Washington St. A requiem mass will be offered at 9:30 in St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception and interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, September 10, 1946, Page 11

John J. McLaughlin
    Funeral of John J.McLaughlin of 137 Park Ave. was held yesterday morning [ September 12, 1946] at 9 from the McLaughlin Funeral Home, 142 S. Washington St. Rev. William Pakutka was celebrant of the requiem mass at 9:30 in St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception and Rev. Francis A. Kane pronounced benediction at St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
    Ashley Post 673, American Legion, conducted military services at the graveside. J. C. Chesterfield commanded a detail composed of Irwin Miller, Daniel Gallagher, Louis Williams, Louis Kuna, M. Rowlands, and Edward Gavelick, firing squad; George Barteck and John Wyda, buglers.  Charles McGreevey was chaplain. 
    Bearers were Luke, Stanley, and Martin Corbett, Daniel Gilroy, Edward Jennings, and Patrick Loftus.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania, Friday, September 13, 1946, page 15
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mercy Hospital Nurse Succumbs -- Nancy McLaughlin on Staff 37 years
    Mrs. Nancy Brown McLaughlin, RN, of 233 Fairview Park, Mountain Top, passed away at 4 Wednesday afternoon [May 27, 1953]  in Mercy Hospital where she had been a patient 10 days.  She had been ill of cancer for some time.
    Mrs. McLaughlin had been in the Mercy Hospital nursing staff 37 years.  A native of Pittston, she was graduated in 1916 from Mercy Hospital Training School and had been on the staff there since. 
    She was a member of St. Catherine's Church, Mountain Top; Mercy Hospital Alumnae Association and the Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.  Her husband, John J. McLaughlin, died in 1946.
    Her only survivor is a daughter, Mrs. Patrick F. Loftus, Mountain Top. 
    The funeral will be held Saturday [May 30, 1953] at 9 from the funeral home, 141 Park Avenue with a requiem mass at 9:30 in St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception.  Interment will be in the parish cemetery, Hanover Township.  Friends may call daily 2 to 4 and 7 to 10.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, May 28, 1953, Page 24

Mrs. Nancy McLaughlin
    The funeral of Mrs. Nancy Brown McLaughlin of 233 Fairview Park, Mountain Top, was held Saturday from the funeral home, 141 Park Avenue, city.  Rev. Remigius Fleishell, OFM, was celebrant of the mass of requiem in St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception.
    Burial was in the parish cemetery, Hanover Township.  Pallbearers were Luke, Martin, and Stanley Corbett, Joseph and John Loftus, and Walter Connor.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, June 1, 1953, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mary M. McLaughlin
    The death of Mrs. Mary Moran McLaughlin, wife of Patrick J. McLaughlin, well known Lehigh Valley Railroad engineer, died on Saturday morning [August 19, 1933] at her home, 330 New Hancock Street, East End, following an illness of complications.
    Born in Hudson, Mrs. McLaughlin was the daughter of Michael and Mary Moran, early settlers of the East End section of the city.  She was a communicant of Holy Savior Church and was affiliated with Altar and Rosary Society of the church, L. C. B. A. and the Brotherhood Auxiliary.
    Besides her husband she is survived by three children, Mrs. Michael McDermott of Kingston, Mary and John, at home; a sister, Mrs. Anna Ruddy of Kearney, N. J.; two brothers, Michael F. Moran of Wilkes-Barre and Thomas Moran of Plains.  She also leaves several nephews and nieces.
    The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9 with a solemn high mass of requiem in Holy Savior Church.  Burial will be in the family plot in St. Mary's Cemetery at Hanover.
Note:  Mary Moran McLaughlin's children were her stepchildren.  Their mother, Elizabeth Plunkett McLaughlin, first wife of Patrick J. McLaughlin, died in 1904. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, August 21, 1933, Page 17

Mrs. Patrick McLaughlin
    The funeral of Mrs. Patrick McLaughlin was held yesterday morning [August 22, 1933] from the family home, 330 New Hancock Street, with scores of friends and relatives paying final tribute to her memory.  The floral offerings were numerous.
    Brief services at the residence were followed by a high mass of requiem in Holy Savior Church, East End.  Officers of the mass were Rev. John J. McCabe, celebrant; Rev. Charles Murray, Montrose,  deacon, and Rev. William McAndrew, sub-deacon.
    Bearers, all nephews of deceased, were John Grady, Joseph Grady, Edward Walsh, Leo Ruddy, Frank Moran, and Attorney Patrick Moran.  Burial was in the family plot in St. Mary's Cemetery, where benediction was pronounced by Rev. Father McCabe. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, August 23, 1933, Page 19
Submitted by Claire Moran

Margaret McLaughlin
    Miss Margaret M. McLaughlin died at 7:05 yesterday morning [September 30, 1942] at her home, 441 Hazle, city, of complications following an operation 10 weeks ago.
    The funeral will be held from the home Saturday morning [October 3, 1942] at 9 with a requiem mass at 9:30 in St. Patrick's Church.  Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover.
    Miss McLaughlin was the daughter of the late Martin McLaughlin and Bridget Kearney McLaughlin, early settlers of this city. For the past 15 years she had been employed a s telephone operator for the Glen Alden Coal Company.  She was a member of St. Patrick's Church and its Altar and Rosary Society.
    Surviving are two sisters, Miss Nellie V. McLaughlin and Miss Bridget McLaughlin, both at home and a brother, John J. McLaughlin of this city.  She was a sister of the late Matthew McLaughlin, well known local police sergeant.
    Funeral arrangements by M. J. McLaughlin.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, October 1, 1942, Page 11

Margaret McLaughlin
    Many friends and relatives attended the funeral of Miss Margaret M. McLaughlin Saturday morning [October 3, 1942].  There were services at the home, 441 Hazle Street, city, followed by a requiem mass in St. Patrick's Church with Rev. Charles Murray, her cousin, as celebrant.  Assisting at the mass were Rev. Joseph M. Lawler, deacon, and Rev. Martin Roche, sub-deacon.  Rev. Thomas Hearn was seated in the sanctuary.  Mrs. Ann Boyes was organist and Bernard Mooney was soloist.
    Casket bearers, all nephews, were:  Thomas and John McLaughlin, Martin and Stanley Corbett, Walter Connor, Girard Finn, Roy West, and Edward Jennings.
    Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover, with benediction by Rev. Martin Roche, Rev. Charles Murray and Rev. Thomas Horan.  Arrangements by M. J. McLaughlin. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, October 5, 1942, Page 8
Submitted by Claire Moran

Miss McLaughlin of Hazle Avenue (Nellie V. McLaughlin)
    Miss Nellie V. McLaughlin, of 441 Hazle avenue, died at the family home yesterday afternoon [March 6, 1954] at 12:40 following a short illness.  Her sister, Bridget A. McLaughlin, preceded her in death last May.
    The daughter of the late Martin and Bridget Kearney McLaughlin, she was a member of St. Patrick's Church and lived her entire life in the Rolling Mill Section.  She was employed as a telephone operator by Glen Alden Coal Co.
    She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
    The funeral will be held from the McHugh funeral home, 435 Hazle avenue.  Friends may call 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.
Published in the Sunday Independent, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania,  Sunday, March 7, 1954, Page 10

Nellie V. McLaughlin
    The funeral of Miss Nellie V. McLaughlin, Glen Alden Coal Company telephone operator, of 441 Hazle Avenue, was held yesterday morning [March 9, 1954] from the funeral home, 435 Hazle Avenue.
    Rev. Maurice Hughes was celebrant of the solemn high mass of requiem in St. Patrick's Church.  Assisting were Rev. Hugh McGroarty, dean, and Rev. James Sheridan, sub-deacon.  Mrs. Jean McAndrew was organist and Mrs. Ann Harrity, soloist.
    Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Pallbearers were Stanley Corbett, Edward Jennings, John and Thomas McLaughlin, Patrick Loftus, Luke and Martin Corbett and William Brennan.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, March 10, 1954, Page 6
Transcribed by Claire Moran

James Ducey Dies of Influenza
James Ducey, aged 27, died this morning [October 26, 1918] at 1:45 o'clock of pneumonia following an attack of influenza at his residence at 48 Darling street.  He was employed by the Wilkes-Barre Lace Mills.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna White Ducey, also his mother, Mrs. Anna Ducey and brother, Edward, now with the A. E. F.  The funeral will be announced later. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, October 26, 1918, Page 24
Submitted by Claire Moran

PATRICK DONOHUE DEAD
Yesterday morning [January 30, 1912] at 8 o'clock occurred the death of Patrick Donohue, aged about 70 years, following a several months' illness of complications.  Deceased came from County Longford, Ireland, in 1865, locating in Georgetown, and in 1908 moved to 65 North Main street, this place [Ashley, Pennsylvania] where he has since resided.  He is survived by his wife and the following children:  E. J. Donohue, a contractor, residing in Hanover Township; James B. and Mary Donohue of New York City; Thomas Donohue of Georgetown; Mrs. C. W. Beers of Dorranceton; John A., Francis P. and Nellie Donohue, at home; also a brother Thomas Donohue of Ireland.  He was well known and highly respected. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, January 31, 1912,  Page 17, Ashley News Section

PATRICK DONOHUE BURIED
The funeral of Patrick Donohue was held form his home on Main street yesterday [February 1, 1912]  morning at 9:30.  A high mass of requiem was celebrated in St. Leo's Church by Rev. Father Hussie at 10:30.  A large number of relatives and friends were present.  The following were pall bearers:  John Connelly, Anthony Gorham, John Hopkins, John Duffy, Andrew Daley, and Cornelius Mack.  Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery at Hanover. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, February 2, 1912, Page 17
Transcribed by Claire Moran

MRS. MARY KAIRUKSTIS
    Mrs. Mary (Kapochius) Kairukstis of 435 South Main Street, Sebastopol, Jenkins Township, died yesterday morning [August 19, 1934] at Detroit, Mich., where she was visiting her daughters.
    Deceased was born in Lithuania and came to this country at an early age.  She resided in Sebastopol since and was a member of St. Casimir's Church and the various church societies.
    Surviving are the following children:  Mrs. Agnes Barchulis, Mrs. Anna Peterson, and Miss Helen Kairukstis of Detroit; Joseph of Plymouth; Mrs. Margaret Palermo, Hazleton, Mrs. Benjamin Agurkas, Pittston, Simon, Sebastopol, Frank, New York City; Leo and Lillian at home.  The body will be brought here for burial.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, August 20, 1934, Page 4

Funeral Announcements
Mrs. Mary Kairukstis, from 435 South Main Street, Pittston, this morning [August 23, 1934] at 9.  Requiem mass at 9:30 in St. Casimir's Church, Pittston, Church Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, August 23, 1934, Page 20.
Transcribed by Claire Moran

MRS. ELLEN MORAN
    Mrs. Ellen Moran, widow of Dominick Moran of Duryea, died at 12:15 yesterday afternoon [April 12, 1934] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Philip McCall of 29 Elm Street, West Pittston, after an illness of complications.  Mrs. Moran was taken ill four weeks ago and for several days her condition had been serious.
    Born and reared in the Browntown section of Pittston Township, she was Miss Ellen Callahan, daughter of the late Michael and Bridget Callahan, before marriage.  She had spent the greater part of her life in Duryea.  Last September she established her  home with her daughter, Mrs. McCall.
    A woman of gentle disposition and sterling character, Mrs. Moran was beloved by all who knew her.   She was a faithful communicant of Immaculate Conception Church.  Surviving are the following children:  William of Wyoming, James of Exeter, Michael of Falls, Walter of West Pittston, Bert of Wyoming, Mrs. Frank McHale of Pittston and Mrs. Philip McCall of West Pittston; also one sister, Mrs. Frank Hannon and two brothers, Michael and Owen Callahan of Avoca. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Friday, April 13, 1934, Page 17

Funerals
Mrs. Ellen Moran, from home of daughter, Mrs. Philip McCall, 29 Elm Street, West Pittston, this morning at 9.  Solemn high mass at 9:30 in Immaculate Conception Church.  St. Mary's Cemetery, Avoca.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Monday, April 16, 1934, Page 26
Transcribed by Claire Moran

Martin Howley Dies in Pittston Township
    Martin Howley respected Pittston Township resident, died yesterday morning [October 4, 1939] at the home of his sister, Mrs. Bridget Crane, 39 Norman Street, that section after an illness.
    Funeral will be Saturday morning at 9 with mass at 9:30 at St. John the Evangelist Church.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
    Mrs. Howley was one of the widely known residents of Pittston Township and was prominent in the political life of that township for many years.  He was a friend and supporter of the late Judge John M. Garman and was the man to place Judge Garman's name in nomination at the Democratic convention when the latter became district attorney of Luzerne County.  For many years, Mr. Howley and a namesake, Martin Howley were in business at 39 South Main Street, Pittston and for 35 years he was employed by D. and H. Railroad Company  He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and the Holy Name Society.
    Surviving are two sisters:  Mrs. Bridget Crane with whom he lived and Sister Mary Carmel of the Sister Servants of the Immaculate Hear of Mary stationed at Transfiguration Convent, Philadelphia.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, October 5, 1939, Page 10

Martin Howley
    Funeral of Martin Howley was held Saturday morning from the home of his sister, Mrs. Bridget Crane, 39 Norman Street, Cork Lane, and was attended by numerous friends.
    Mass was celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church by Rev. E. J. Melley assisted by Rev. George Casey, Freeland as deacon, and Rev. Joseph L. Barry.  Burial was in the parish cemetery.
    Bearers were Peter McDonald, John Casey, James Judge, Joseph McLane, E. J. Keating, John Hopkins.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, October 9, 1939, Page 8
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Michael McKenna (Elizabeth Smith McKenna)
    Mrs. Michael McKenna of 497 North Pennsylvania Avenue, who died yesterday morning [March 13, 1957] at 12:45 at her home, will be buried Saturday morning. 
    Funeral will be held at 9:30 from the home with a requiem mass at 10 in St. John's Church.  Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
    Mrs. McKenna was the widow of Michael McKenna.  She was the former Elizabeth Smith, Newtown section, and resided in North Wilkes-Barre 45 years.  She was one of the founders of St. John the Evangelist Church.  She was also a member of the parish societies. 
    Surviving are these children:  Joseph, Sayre; Mrs. James Brawley, Wilkes-Barre; James, Buffalo; Mrs. Alice Toole, Wilkes-Barre; Frank, Niagara Falls; Major Michael G., with the Army in Germany, and John, at home, who is employed at WilkesBarre Post Office; also 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters:  Mrs. Margaret Quinn, Mrs. Catherine Callahan and Alice Smith, all of Wilkes-Barre. 
Published in The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, March 14, 1957
Submitted by Claire Moran

WILLIAM ROUTLEDGE BURIED
William Routledge was buried yesterday afternoon [December 19, 1905] at 3:30 o'clock from the home of John Conningham, of Hudson.  Rev. Albert Clegg, of the P. M. church, officiated.  The pall bearers were  John and Robert Carter; James Gibbons; William, Joseph, and Nathaniel Dixon.  Those who sang were Miss Kate Turner, Mrs. Joseph Ayers, and Mrs. Robert Pierson.  Interment was in the City cemetery. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1905
Submitted by Jane Merrill Puckett

FORMER RESIDENT DEAD
A message was received in West Pittston telling of the death of Oscar F. Gaines in Boonton, N.J.  Mr. Gaines was in this city, his former home, a month ago and seemed in rugged health.  He was 76 years old.  During his residence here, he was paymaster for the Pennsylvania Coal Co. and later had charge of the Luzerne knitting mill.  For the past twenty years, he lived away from Pittston.  His wife, who survives, was a sister of the late E. L. Elithorp.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, December 27, 1906
Submitted by Jane Merrill Puckett

MICHAEL SWIFT FOUND DEAD
The body found in Upper Pittston yesterday was last evening [December 26, 1906] supposedly identified as that of Michael Swift, of Center Street.  Swift had been more or less of a character about the city for the past few years.  He was of dissipated habits for some time.  Prior to the finding of the body, he had not been about the streets for a couple of days, and friends of his say that they did not see him in that time.  A search of the pockets revealed a half pint bottle of whiskey filled and a quarter in change.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, December 27, 1906
Submitted by Jane Merrill Puckett

Mrs. Clara Rogan Claimed by Death
    A former Kingston Resident, Mrs. Clara M. Rogan, died yesterday afternoon [July 19, 1966] in Sunnyside Nursing Home, Wilkes-Barre.
    The former Clara Smith, Mrs. Rogan was born in Wyoming and was educated in the public schools of Kingston.  She was a member of St. Ignatius Church and its societies.  She ws the widow of Patrick J. Rogan who died in 1918.
    Mrs. Rogan is survived by daughters, Mrs. Frank Moran, Mrs. Robert T. speece, both of Kingston; Mrs. Joseph Roarty, Bethesda, Md.; Mrs. Fred Parry, Irving, Tex.; sons, Leo, Cedar Grove, J. J., and Robert C., Winston-Salem, N. C.; 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Howard Holman, Washington, D.C.
    Funeral will be held from McLaughlin Funeral Home, 416 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, Friday morning at 9, followed by a Requiem Mass at 9:30 in St. Igantius Church.  Interment will be in Forty Fort Cemetery.  Friends may call tonight, 7 to 10 and Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.
Published in The Times Leader, The Evening News, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, July 20, 1966, Page 55

Mrs. Clara Rogan Is Borne To Rest
    Mrs. Clara M. Rogan, formerly of Kingston, was borne to rest this morning [July 22, 1966] from the McLaughlin Funeral Home, 416 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston.
    The Requiem Mass was celebrated in St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, by Msgr. Matthew F. Boylan.  Organist was Miss Regina Mack.  nterment was in Forty Fort Cemetery where Rev. Eugene J. Devitt pronounced benediction.
    Pallbearers were Joseph Roardy, Jr., James Rogan, Frank Moran, Jr., and Murray Speece, grandsons; Robert and John Holman, nephews.
Published in The Times Leader, The Evening News, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, July 22, 1966, Page 32
Submitted by Claire Moran

J.P. Smith Dead
Well Known Resident of Kingston Dies Suddenly
    J. P. Smith, aged 60 years, one of the best known resident of Kingston, died last evening [November 1, 1907] at 10 o’clock at his home on Market street, from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy.  About 9 o’clock yesterday morning Mr. Smith, in his usual good health, started with his team for a load of coal at the Dunn colliery on the Larksville mountain and was suddenly stricken with apoplexy just as he was about to load.  Two employees of the mines brought him home in his wagon and willing hands gently carried him to his room.  Everything was done for him that possible (sic) could be, but the shock was too severe and he died as above stated without regaining consciousness. 
    Mr. Smith was well known throughout the county and has a large number of friends who will deeply mourn his untimely demise.  He was a member of Wyoming Lodge, No. 468, F. and A. M., and for a number of years was proprietor of the Kingston Central Hotel.  At the time of his death he was in the livery business with his brother-in-law, James P. Donohoe (sic). 
    He is survived by his widow and the following children:  Mrs. P. J. Rogan, Harry J., George S., Anna Mae, and Genevieve, all living at home.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, November 2, 1907

Note:  John P. Smith had two sons with Catherine Donahue Smith, Harry and Leo.  Survivor noted as son, George S., is the only reference found to date.  It is believed that John Smith was married before while living in Allentown PA and that he had a son George who was 1 yr. old at the time of the 1870 census.  At the time, John P. Smith was known by his middle name, Phaon, to which family lore says he was strongly connected.  He was employed as a butcher. 

    Kingston, Nov. 5--The funeral of J. P. Smith took place from his late home on Market street, Kingston, at 3 p.m. yesterday [November 4, 1907].  Deceased was one of the most prominent citizens of the West Side.  He was born in Wessnersville, Bucks (sic) [Berks] county, where he learned the butcher’s trade, followed it for some time in Allentown, later went West for a few years and finally located on the West Side, where he conducted the Wyoming Hotel, also the Central Hotel on Kingston corners.  He was married in 1878 to Catherine Donahue.  He was highly honored and respected by all who knew him.  He is survived by his wife and the following children:  Mrs. P. J. Rogan, Harry J., Leo S., Anna Mae and Genevieve, all at home.  Mr. Smith was a member of the Masonic fraternity and Wyoming Lodge No. 465 conducted the burial service.  Interment was made in Forty Fort cemetery. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, November 5, 1907, Page 7, Kingston News.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Catherine Smith
    Mrs. Catherine Smith, widow of John P. Smith and a resident of Wyoming Valley for more than 60 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard W. Holman, 378 North Maple Avenue, Kingston, Saturday morning [December 2, 1939] at 3:30, following an illness of complications.
    Mrs. Smith, the daughter of the late Michael Donahue and Mary (Kelly) Donahue, was born at Dushore, Pa., August 8, 1860.  She was a member of St. Ignatius’s Parish, Kingston, for more than 35 years, and was actively affiliated with various church societies in past years.
    She is survived by a sister, Mrs. George Quigley of Pittston, a brother, James P. Donahue, Kingston, and the following children:  Mrs. Clara Rogan, Mrs. Genevieve Holman, and Leo, all of Kingston, and Harry of Northumberland, Pa.  She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
    Funeral will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard W. Holman, Tuesday morning at 9.  A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at St. Ignatius’s Church Kingston, at 9:30.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, December 4, 1939, Page 7

Funerals
Mrs. Catherine Smith
    Funeral of Mrs. Catherine Smith took place yesterday morning from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard Holman, 378 North Maple Avenue, Kingston, and was largely attended.
    Brief services at the home were followed by a solemn requiem mass in St. Ignatius Church, Kingston.  Officiating were Rev. J. J. McGuckin, celebrant; Rev. Joseph Lawler, deacon, and Rev. Joseph Padden, sub-deacon.  The floral tributes were numerous.
    Bearers were James Duffy, Joseph Roarty, Thomas Donohue, Willard Setzer, Joseph McNelis, and Edward Clark.  Interment was in Forty Fort Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, December 6, 1939, Page 11
Submitted by Claire Moran

DEATH OF MRS. FELTS OF WYOMING
    Mrs. John Felts of Wyoming, who was taken seriously ill on Thursday last, sank peacefully to rest on Sunday afternoon [March 15, 1903] aged 54 years.  She is survived by her husband and three children, Mrs. William Baker of Bardwell, Wyoming County; M. H. Gilbert of Castle Shannon, Allegheny County, and Mrs. E. C. Swarts of Lake Winola.  She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters:  Allen McGynn of Clark's Summit, Mrs. Z. B. Wagner of Plainsville, Mrs. Jennie Fravis of Susquehanna County and Mrs. Jessie Conola of Highland, New York.  The funeral will be held in the M. E. Church at 2 p.m. today [March 17, 1903], Rev. W. T. Blair officiating; interment in the Wyoming cemetery.  The deceased was a member of the M. E. Church.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, March 17, 1903, Page 10
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Catherine Fleming Dies
    Mrs. Catherine Fleming died yesterday morning [10-14-1928] at 4:45 at her late home, 47 Hillard street, East End, following an illness of general debility.  She was born in Canaan, Wayne County, daughter of James and Margaret (Regan) O'Connell.  She was educated in the schools of Waymart.  Following her marriage to the late Anthony Fleming, she came to Kingston to reside, her husband being employed on the D. L. & W. Railroad for many years.  She later moved to East End, where she resided since.  Deceased was a devout member of Holy Savior Church, the Altar and Rosary Society and was a charter member of Silver Leaf Lodge, B. of  L. F.
    Surviving are the following children, John J. and James A. of Pittston; Dr. T. F. Fleming of Exeter; George A. and Miss Nellie, Sister M. Augustua, superintendent of St. Joseph's Hospital at Carbondale; Mrs. John J. Hughes of Athens, and Mrs. John T. Lynch of this city, with whom she resided.
    The funeral will be held from the family home on Tuesday morning at 8:30.  A high mass of requiem will be celebrated in Holy Savior Church at 9.  Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery at Hanover.  Members of Silver Leaf Lodge will meet this evening at 7 to attend services. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, October 15, 1928, Page 10

Note:  The newspaper of October 15, 1928, published two different dates of death:  October 13 and October 14.  The date recorded was developed from the printed obituary.

Mrs. C. Fleming Buried
    The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Fleming was held from the family home, 47 Hillard street, East End, yesterday morning with a largely attended high mass of requiem in Holy Savior church, East End.  Rev. John J. McCabe was the celebrant of the mass, with Rev. M. S. O'Rourke of St. Rose's church, Carbondale as deacon, and Rev. William McAndrew as sub-deacon.  Rev. Frank McHugh, of Glen Lyon, was master of ceremonies, Rev. John O'Neil and Rev. J. White of St. Rose's church, Carbondale were seated in the sanctuary during the mass.  Solos were sung by Miss Mary Fleming, a granddaughter of the deceased.  The pall bearers were grandsons:  George Fleming, Frank Fleming, Joseph Fleming, George Lynch, John Lynch, Jr., and Joseph Lynch.  Interment was in the family plot in St. Mary's cemetery at Hanover, where Rev. Father McCabe, assisted by Rev. Hugh Kelly of this city and Rev. William Gislon of Pittston gave the final benediction at the grave.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, October 17, 1928, Page 10
Submitted by Claire Moran

Death of Anthony Fleming
    Anthony Fleming of 253 Bowman Street, died early yesterday morning [December 10, 1901] of paralysis of the heart.  Deceased was 60 years of age and was well known in this city.  He was of a jovial disposition and had many warm friends.  He had been ill for more than three months previous to his death.  Mr. Fleming came to this city in 1861 and had resided here ever since.  He is survived by his wife and eight children:  John of Pittston, Dr. Frank Fleming of Exeter, James and George of this city, Misses Ella, Maggie and Kate, who reside at home, also one sister, Mrs. John Glynn of Pringle Hill.  The funeral will take place tomorrow morning with requiem mass at Holy  Saviour church, East End.  Interment will be in Hanover Cemetery. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, December 11, 1901, Page 3

Funeral of Anthony Fleming
    The funeral of the late Anthony Fleming took place this morning from the residence 253 Bowman Street, and was largely attended.  The remains were taken to Holy Saviour church where a requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Reilly who also preached an appropriate funeral sermon.  There was a profusion of floral tributes among them being a pillow from the family, standing cross from employees of Wilkes-Barre Lace Mill, casket bouquet from Ladies branch 140, Fireman's Brotherhood, bouquets from Misses Katherine Fleming, Jennie Glynn and Mary Fleming.  The flower bearers were: David Mead and William Herbert.  Pall bearers:  William Garey, Michael Lyons, John Farrel, Edward Mann, Anthony McDonald, and Frank Wivel.  Undertaker McLaughlin had charge and interment was made in Hanover cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, December 12, 1901, Page 6
Submitted by Claire Moran

Death of Agnes Fleming
    Agnes, the 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Fleming, of No. 253 Bowman street, died at 3 o'clock this morning [April 10, 1900] after an illness of three months of heart trouble.  She was a very bright and interesting child, of a lovable disposition, and well liked by all that knew her.  The funeral will take place at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.  Services will be conducted at the house.  Interment will be in Hanover cemetery.  Undertaker McLaughlin will have charge.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, April 10, 1900, Page 5

Funeral of Agnes Fleming
    The funeral of Agnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Fleming of Bowman street, took place from the house at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon [April 12, 1900] and was largely attended.  There were many beautiful flowers among them a large bouquet of roses and chrysanthemums from companions Elizabeth Murphy, Jennie Murphy and Helen Manley, wreath of roses from employees at North Wilkes-Barre Lace Works, bouquet of carnations from Mary Leighton, bouquet of roses Julia Ryan, bouquet of roses and carnations Jennie Glynn, bouquet of roses Cassie Murphy, bouquet of carnations Nora Regan, and lilies from Mrs. Paul.  The pall bearers were John Bonner, William Lyons, Frank Murphy, and James Murphy.  Flower bearers Henry Allman, Frank Mullanes.  Interment was in Hanover cemetery. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, April 13, 1900, Page 8
Submitted by Claire Moran

Boy Dies of Lockjaw After Arm Fracture (Martin Gimbatz)
    Martin Gimbatz, aged 13, of 69 Cook street, Ashley, died in Mercy Hospital on Saturday [October 13, 1928] of tetanus which developed from a broken arm.
    On Labor Day, September 3, the young fell from the roof of a barn near his home.  His left arm was broken in two places.  His injury was not considered serious but after a week in the hospital lockjow symptoms were evident.  The malady developed fully during the last week.  The young man is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters.  The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning with services in Holy Family Church, Sugar Notch.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, October 15, 1928, Page 10
Submitted by Claire Moran

Death of William G. Bowden
    William G. Bowden, aged 45, died at his home, 32 Beech street, at 2:30 yesterday morning [October 14, 1928] after three weeks' illness of complications.  Surviving are a wife; the following children:  William, Jr., Russell, Norma, Doris; the following brothers and sisters:  John, of Plymouth; Philip, of Wharton, N. J.,; Mrs. Edith Phillips and Mrs. Richard Arnold, of Wilkes-Barre, and Mrs. John Jones, of Askam; also his mother, Mrs. Eva Bowden, of Wilkes-Barre.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, October 15, 1928, Page 24
Submitted by Claire Moran

Miss Lucile Harkins Dies
    Miss Lucile Harkins, an esteemed and well known resident of this city, died on Saturday afternoon [October 13, 1928] at the family home, 21 Barnum Place, following an illness of complications.  Deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. R. Thomas and Mary Harkins.  Miss Harkins was the eldest daughter of the late Daniel Harkins, pioneer florist of this section.
    The funeral will be held from her late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be private.  Services will be conducted at the residence, and interment will be in Hollenback Cemetery. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, October 15, 1928, Page 24
Submitted by Claire Moran

Death of Francis Finn
    Francis Finn, aged 56, a lifelong and esteemed resident of Sugar Notch, died yesterday afternoon [November 21, 1929]  at 1 o'clock at the home, 678 Main street, Sugar Notch, following several days' illness of complications.  Deceased was a devout member of St. Charles church, Sugar Notch.  He was affiliated with Holy Name and St. Aloysius societies of the church.  Mr. Finn was a son of the late Michael Finn and Mary Farrell Finn, early settlers of Sugar Notch.
    Surviving are the following brothers and sister:  Michael of Wanamie; Lawrence, Attorney Joseph Finn, and James Finn of Sugar Notch; Luke of Elizabeth N.J.; John of this city and Mrs. P. F. Caffrey of Sugar Notch.
    The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.  A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Charles church, Sugar Notch, at 9:30.  Interment will be in St. Charles cemetery at Sugar Notch. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, November 22, 1929, Page 40
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Theresa Greener Dies
    Mrs. Theresa R. Greener, aged 78, died yesterday morning [November 21, 1929] at 10 o'clock at the family home, 119 Hickory street, city [Wilkes-Barre], after an illness of complications.  Deceased was born in Germany and came to this country forty-two years ago, residing here since.  Deceased was a devout member of St. Nicholas Church Woman's Sodality and Sacred Heart Society.
    Surviving are three children, Mrs. George Nuss, Minnie and Theodore, all of this city, and four grandchildren.  The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.  A high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Nicholas church at 9:30.  Interment will be in Mt. Greenwood cemetery. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, November 22, 1929, Page 40
Submitted by Claire Moran

Pittston Child Dies of Burns (Mary Alice Gardner)
    Mary Alice Gardner, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gardner of 86 Chapel street, Pittston, died in Pittston hospital last night [November 22, 1929] at 6:15 of burns suffered yesterday afternoon at 1:30 when her clothes were ignited while playing with matches.  While the mother was about her duties the girl and her younger brother, Robert, went to the bathroom.  When the girl lit a match it set filre to her clothes and the child's screams brought the mother from the first floor.  The mother suffered burns to the hands attempting to extinguilsh the flames. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, November 23, 1929, Page 22
Submitted by Claire Moran


Mine Worker Fatally Hurt When Hit by Falling Timber (August Kern)
Man Hit by Timber Dies
    A fractured skull suffered yesterday morning at 11 when hit by a falling timber in Raub mine, Payne Coal Co., at Kingston, caused the death at 1 yesterday afternoon [November 22, 1929] in General hospital of August Kern, 40, a timberman, of 866 Charles street, Luzerne.  Mr. Kern leaves a wife and three children, Agnes, Robert, and Earl; also one brother, John, of Pringle, and two sisters, Mrs. Anthony Polisky of Pringle and Mrs. Joseph Glosser of Wilkes-Barre.  Funeral will be held from the home on Monday afternoon at 2.  Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, November 1929, Page 22
Submitted by Claire Moran

G. H. Leggoe, Hazleton Church Worker, Dies
     George H. Leggoe, retired merchant of Hazleton, died suddenly yesterday morning [July 29, 1932] at his home, Vine and Second streets, that city.  He was a member of St. Paul’s M. E. church, Hazleton, and was licensed as a local preacher.
     During his residence at Stockton he was a leader in the historic Methodist church, a congregation which produced many Methodist ministers and church workers.  He taught a Sunday school class for more than fifty years.  He was a member of the Odd Fellows.
     Surviving are his wife and one daughter Mrs. Ray B. Wandel of Reading.  The funeral will be held on Monday at 2:30 p.m.  Interment will be in Vine Street Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, July 30, 1932, Page 24
Submitted by Claire Moran

Luke Connors Dies In Home at Pittston
    Luke Connors, lifelong Pittston resident, died yesterday morning [January 15, 1936] at 7:30 at his home, 59 Mill Street, following a long illness.  Mr. Connors had been bedfast for several months and critically ill for a week.
    Deceased was a member of a respected Pittston family that settled in the Oregon section many years ago.  His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Luke Connors.  For a number of years he was employed as a machinist a Luzerne Knitting Mill, West Pittston, and after that at Alpine Knitting Mill, Pittston, until the latter plant suspended operations.  He was a member of St. John's Church and the Holy Name Society.
    Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Henzey and the following sons and daughters:  William, Mary, Margaret, Catherine and George.  Also the following brothers and sisters:  Mrs. Jennie Fleming, Edward, Peter, Joseph, Mrs. James J. Connors, all of Pittston and Dr. William J. Connors, Washington, D.C.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 16, 1936, Page 11

Luke M. Connors
    The funeral of Luke M. Connors was held Saturday morning [January 18, 1936] from the family home, 59 Mill Street, Pittston, and was attended by many friends.  A requiem mass was celebrated at St. John's Church by Rev. E. J. Melley.  Burial was in the parish cemetery.
    Bearers were Joseph P. Gates, Leo A. Tierney, Ma. A. McHale, Thomas O'Boyle, Thomas Loftus, and Joseph Dougherty.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 20, 1936, Page 9
Submitted by Claire Moran

John Fanning, 65, Dies at Cleveland
    John Fanning, 65, formerly of Plymouth and Kingston, died suddenly yesterday morning [May 12, 1935] at the Statler Hotel, Cleveland, where he was employed.  His wife, who died 20 years ago, was before marriage Miss Margaret McKenna of this city.
    Mr. Fanning formerly conducted a blacksmith shop at Kingston and after his wife's death moved to Cleveland.  Surviving are a daughter, Mary Fanning of Cleveland, and a brother, Michael Fanning.
    The body will arrive in this city Tuesday morning [May 14, 1935] at 8 and will be taken to the McLaughlin Funeral Home, 124 South Washington Street, from where the funeral will be held at a time to be announced.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, May 13, 1935, Page 11
Submitted by Claire Moran

Joseph Fleming Dies At Hospital
Well Known Pittston Resident Succumbs
    Joseph Fleming, well known Pittston Resident of 62 South Main Street, Pittston, died last night [January 7, 1940] at Pittston Hospital where he had been a medical patient since December 30.
    Mr. Fleming was born in the East End section of Wilkes-Barre and lived the greater part of his life in Pittston.  At one time he was manager of Austin Tavern, South Main Street, Pittston, and recently he was proprietor of  Fleming Tavern, Pittston.  He was a member of St. John the Evangelist's Church and its Holy Name Society.
    He leaves his widow, the former Miss Helen May of Scranton; a daughter, Nancy; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fleming of Pittston, and these brothers and sisters:  George of Pittston; Frank of Stroudsburg; Mary, a teacher in Dupont Borough schools; Margaret, teacher in Pittston City Schools, and Mrs. Charles Totten of Kingston. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 8, 1940, Page 42

Joseph Fleming
    Funeral of Joseph Fleming was held yesterday morning [January 11, 1940] from Donnelly's Funeral Home, Susquehanna Avenue, West Pittston, and was attended by numerous friends.
    Mass was celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church by Rev. Joseph L. Barry assisted by John J. Maher as deacon and Rev. Joseph Lorden of the Redemptorist Order as sub deacon.  Burial was in the parish cemetery.
    Bearers were Edward Howley, Joseph Crane, Charles Austin, Jr., Richard Missett, Paul Newcomb, and Cyril Quinn.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, January 12, 1940, Page 16
Submitted by Claire Moran

Harry Clay Smith Dies At Hazleton
    Harry Clay Smith, 61, who died Sunday [November 1, 1936] at his home, North Wyoming Street, Hazleton, will be buried this afternoon [November 3, 1936] in White Haven Cemetery.  Services will be conducted at the home by Rev. William Y. Gebhardt of Grace Reformed Church.
    Mr. Smith was born at White Haven and for years was foreman of Pond Creek Coal Company.  Twenty years ago he was transferred to the Harleigh Colliery of the old Harleigh Brookwood Coal Company.  He was a member of the White Haven lodges of  P. O. S. of A. and Junior Mechanics.
    Besides his wife, the former Emma Schettez, he leaves eight children, Albert, Harold, and Lloyd, all of Hazleton and Walter, Bertha, Clayton, Edith and Harry at home; a brother, Frank Smith of Kingston, and a sister, Mrs. Oscar Bittler of Allentown. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, November 3, 1936, Page 13
Submitted by Claire Moran

Richard A. "Dick" Fleming
    Richard A. "Dick" Fleming, 75, of Anchorage, died on Thursday, May 24 (sic)  [Thursday, May 27, 2004], at the VA Puget Sound Hospital after surgery for lung cancer.
    Born in Forty Fort on July 22, 1928, he was a graduate of East Stroudsburg High School and Penn State University in Pennsylvania and worked in the printing and publishing business throughout his life.
Mr. Fleming twice served with the U.S. Army in Germany during the aftermath of World War II.
    Living and working in Manhattan, N.Y. from 1963 to 1969, Mr. Fleming managed a large printing company. He traveled to Alaska in 1969, where he became co-owner of Printing Inc. After that, he then worked for The Anchorage Times until retirement. Other than a brief period abroad, he remained an Alaskan resident for the rest of his life.
Dick's lifelong love was aviation. He learned to fly at Penn State in the mid-fifties. His love of flying blossomed in Alaska, with his greatest joy being the introduction of friends to flying and aerobatics.
    Mr. Fleming loved to travel the world and lived in Spain for two years. During his travels, he made friends around the world.
    A member of AOPA, Real Alaskans, the Elks, the Chicken Club and was a Tennessee Squire.
    Mr. Fleming is survived by his son, Michael Fleming and daughter-in-law, Cheri Fleming of Pullman, Wash.; a daughter, Kathleen Fleming and partner, Don Hunter of Anchorage; his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Carol Fleming of Stroudsburg; his brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Gladys Fleming of Stroudsburg; his sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Jim Rosato of Devon; and many nephews, nieces and friends worldwide. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Noreen Fleming of Pennsylvania.
    Memorial services will be held at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, from the Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home, 23 N. Ninth Street, Stroudsburg.
Published in the Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, August 4, 2004
Submitted by Claire Moran

Francis Haughney
    Francis Haughney, of Wyndwood Drive, Wilkes-Barre, formerly of Washington Park, Tunkhannock, died Thursday [August 31, 1995] in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.  Born Aug. 21, 1928, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late John and Margaret McDonough Haughney.
    He was employed by ATT, formerly Western Electric Co., Kearney, N.J., retiring in 1975.
    He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church.
    He was preceded in death by a stepson, Lyle K. Smith Sr.; brother, John Haughney.
    He and his wife, the former Mary M. Pedley, were married 28 years.
    Surviving are a stepson, Samuel F. Roloson, Orlando, Fla.; stepdaughters, Joan M. Senior, Nescopeck; Dianne C. Remly, Boonton, N.J.; sisters, Margaret Ashoff and Marie Kelly, of Clearwater, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with the Rev. Roger Richards, pastor of the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church, officiating.  Interment will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Published in The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, September 1, 1995
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mary M. Haughney
    Mary M. Haughney died Sunday, April 8, 2007 in Berwick Hospital Center [Berwick PA]. She was 90. She was born in Scranton, Pa. on March 14, 1917, the daughter of the late Samuel and Catherine Welsh Pedley. She resided in Berwick for more than six years, and previously lived in Tunkhannock, Pa., as well as Morris County for many years.
    She worked in electronics at the former Mepco Electra in Morristown for more than 25 years.  She enjoyed cooking and traveling.
    Her two sons, Lyle K. Smith and Samuel F. Roloson, died previously.
    She will be remembered by two daughters, Joan M. Senior of Nescopeck, and Dianne C. Remly of Kunkletown, Pa.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
    Entrusted to the care of the Heller Funeral Home, Nescopeck, where services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. She will be laid to rest in Sunnyside Cemetery in Tunkhannock. Calling hours today, Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Published in the Daily Record, Morristown, New Jersey, Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Submitted by Claire Moran

Miss Nell Corbett Dies At City Home
    Miss Nell Corbett died at the home of her niece, Mrs. John Dettmore, 348 Scott Street, City, this morning [August 7, 1959] at 7:20 following an illness.
    A lifelong city resident, Miss Corbett was a daughter of the late John and Margaret Carey Corbett.  She was a member of Holy Saviour Church and the Altar and Rosary Society.  Her sister, Mrs. John McAndrew, passed away last May.
    Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
    Funeral will be held fro the McLaughlin Funeral Home, 142 South Washington Street.
Published in The Times Leader, The Evening News, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, August 7, 1959, Page 24

Funerals
Miss Nell Corbett
    The funeral of Miss Nell Corbett, 348 Scott Street, was held this morning [August 10, 1959] from the McLaughlin Funeral Home, 142 South Washington Street.
    A solemn high requiem mass was celebrated in Holy Saviour Church by  Rev. James McAuliffe.  Rev. Joseph Sammons was deacon, and Rev. Arnold Smith was sub-deacon, Miss Eileen Devaney was organist and Anthony Ruddy, soloist.
    Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township, where Rev. Father McAuliffe pronounced final benediction.
    Pallbearers were Joseph Dettmore, Joseph and John McAndrew, James and Leo Corbett, Ned Gilroy, and Robert Keeley, nephews. 
Published in The Times Leader, The Evening News, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, August 10, 1959, Page 20
Submitted by Claire Moran

John Kaminskas
    John Kaminskas, 43, a well known resident of 210 Phillips Street, Hanover, died yesterday afternoon [November 25, 1934] at Nanticoke State Hospital after several days' illness of pneumonia.  He was admitted to the hospital on Saturday.
    Surviving are his wife, Anna, and three children, Anna, Aldona, and Leo Kaminskas, all at home; three sisters, Dommicella Skatikiene, Mrs. Eva Grusdiene, and Mrs Frances Regaline, all of Holyoke, Mass.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, November 26, 1934, Page 11

Funerals
John Kaminskas, from 210 Phillips Street, Hanover, Wednesday morning at 9.  Requiem mass at 9:30 in St. Joseph's Church, Hanover, St. Casimir's Cemetery, Muhlenburg. 
Funeral Announcements from the Wilkes-Barre Record, Tuesday, November 27, 1934, Page 26
Submitted by Claire Moran

Miss Minerva Stevens
    Miss Minerva Stevens, 84, a descendant of Colonial stock, passed away Saturday morning [November 24, 1934] at her home at New Columbus Borough.  The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 with burial in New Columbus Cemetery.
    Miss Stevens was born at New Columbus, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Fellows Stevens, early settlers of the county.  She was a devout member of New Columbus Methodist Episcopal Church and for years was active in the work of the Ladies' Home Missionary Society of the church.  Surviving are six sisters-in-law and several nephews and nieces. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, November 26, 1934, Page 11

Funerals
Miss Minerva Stevens, from home at New Columbus Borough, this afternoon at 2, New Columbus Cemetery.
Funeral Announcements from the Wilkes-Barre Record, Tuesday, November 27, 1934, Page 26
Submitted by Claire Moran

Miss Julia Steed
    Miss Julia Steed, a respected West Pittston resident died at 9:30 Saturday night [November 24, 1934] at her home on Boston Avenue following a 10 days' illness of pneumonia.  Miss Steed was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Steed.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and Blessed Virgin's Sodality.
    The following sisters, Mary at home; Mrs. M. A. Kearney and Mrs. John Marshall, of Wyoming; Mrs. William Joyce of West Pittston, and a brother, John at home, survive.
    The funeral will be held Wednesday morning [November 28, 1934] at 9.  Requiem mass at Immaculate Conception Church and burial in St. John's Cemetery. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, November 26, 1934, Page 11
Submitted by Claire Moran

Frank Brannigan
    Frank Brannigan, a well known resident of Plains for many years, died Saturday morning [November 24, 1934] at the home of Mrs. Patrick O'Brien, 45 Slope Street, after several weeks' illness.  One sister, Mrs. Sarah Morris of Plains, survives.
    The funeral will be held from the O'Brien residence this morning [November 26, 1934] at 9 with a high mass of requiem at 9:30 in Sacred Hart Church.  Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery at Plains. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, November 26, 1934, Page 11
Submitted by Claire Moran

William Nilon
    William Nilon, employed for many years at the Stanton Colliery of the Glen Alden Coal Company, died early Saturday morning [November 24, 1934] in Wyoming Valley Homeopathic Hospital following several weeks illness.
    Surviving are three children, Patrick, Mary, and William; two brothers, Patrick and John, and a sister, Mary.  The funeral will be held from the home, Blackman Street, tomorrow morning [November 27, 1934] with a high mass of requiem in St. Leo's Church, Ashley.  Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery at Hanover. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, November 26, 1934, Page 11
Submitted by Claire Moran

Henry Greenhalgh
    Henry Greenhalgh, a respected resident of Avoca, died Friday night [November 23, 1934] at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jesse Moses of Grove Street that borough.  Mr. Greenhalgh was born in England but had resided in Avoca for more than 47 hears being employed about the mines in that section.
    The following sons and daughters survive:  James of Detroit, Joseph of Syracuse, Henry, John, Mrs. Jesse Moses of Avoca; and Mrs. William Harlos of Suscon.
    The funeral will be held this afternoon [November 26, 1934] at 2:30 from the home of his daughter.  Services will be in charge of Rev. James Moore. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, November 26, 1934, Page 11
Submitted by Claire Moran

Public Safety Worker Dies
Fannie C. Considine, City Hall Attache, Is Victim of Pneumonia
    Following a brief illness of pneumonia, Mrs. Fannie Coyle Considine, 41, widow of Peter J. Considine, died at 5:35 yesterday afternoon [November 25, 1934] at her home, 87 Jones Street.
    Mrs. Considine was born in the Rolling Mill Hill section of the city where she resided the greater part of her life, excepting for a brief period spent at Parsons and Miners Mills.
    Mrs. Considine was employed in the Department of Public Safety in the City of Wilkes-Barre and for many years was active in politics.  She was a devout member of St. Patrick's parish and devoted much of her time to welfare work in the city.  A woman noted for her acts of charity, she was beloved by friends and neighbors.
    Surviving are six children, Mary, Frances, Thomas, Claire, John and Ann Considine; five brothers, William Coyle of Lee Park; Eugene and Patrick Coyle at home; James Coyle of West Orange, N. J.; and Bernard Coyle of Columbia, S. C.; and two sisters, Ann Coyle of Northport, L. I.; and Mrs. Augustine Smith of Mahanoy City. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, November 26, 1934, Page 11

Funerals
Mrs. Fannie C. Considine, from 87 Jones Street, Wednesday owning at 9.  Requiem mass at 9:30 St. Patrick's Church, St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover. 
Funeral Announcements from the Wilkes-Barre Record, Tuesday, November 27, 1934, Page 26
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Michael Farrell Passes Away at Avoca
    Mrs. Michael Farrell, 600 McAlpine Street, Avoca, died at 6 Saturday morning [November 24, 1934] at the family home after a brief illness.  Mrs. Farrell had resided in Avoca during her entire life and her death is mourned by a large number of friends.  She was a member of St. Mary's R. C. Church and affiliated societies. 
    She is survived by her husband, two sons, William and Joseph, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Osborne of Buffalo, N. Y., and Mrs. John Kane of Avoca; and one brother John Doran of Avoca.
    The remains have been taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Kane, of Packer Street, from where the funeral will be held this morning [November 26, 1934] at 10.  A requiem mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's R. C. Church and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, November 26, 1934, Page 11
Submitted by Claire Moran

Anthony Foss of Sweet Valley Dies
Brother of 2 Protestant Ministers Was 81
    Anthony Foss, 82, lifelong resident of Sweet Valley and a brother of two Protestant clergymen, died at the home of his son, Frank Foss, Sweet Valley, yesterday morning [May 11, 1936] at 2:30.  He was a member of Church of Christ at Sweet Valley and took an active part in the affairs of its organizations.
    He leaves two sons, Frank, with whom he resided, and Martin of Luzerne; three brothers, Rev. James Foss of North Rush, N. Y.; Rev. Frank Foss of Carlisle and Charles Foss of Sweet Valley.
    Funeral will be held from the Frank Foss home Wednesday afternoon [May 13, 1936] at 2.  Rev. E. H. Waterstripe will officiate.  Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, May 12, 1936, Page 13
Submitted by Claire Moran

A. J. Cutler
    A. J. Cutler, 83, died at 10:30 last night  [April 27, 1936] at his home in Sweet Valley.  He is survived by his wife and three children, North Cutler and Mrs. William Carne of Sweet Valley, and Walter Gray of Buttonwood; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, April 28, 1936, Page 9

Funeral Notices
A. J. Cutler, from home at Sweet Valley, Friday afternoon [May 1, 1936] at 2, the Rev. E. J. Waterstripe of Sweet Valley Church of Christ officiating.  Hanover Green Cemetery. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, April 29, 1936, Page 26
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Leafie W. Eveland, Forty Fort, Dies at 56
    Mrs. Leafie Wilkinson Eveland, 56, a Forty Fort resident, died yesterday afternoon [May 11, 1936] at 2:30 following an illness of two years.  She was born in Sweet Valley and resided in Forty Fort most of her life.  She taught in the Forty Fort schools for 30 years and was a member of the Forty Fort M. E. Church.  She is survived by her husband Samuel of Wilkes-Barre; a brother, Francis A. Wilkinson of Forty Fort, and one sister, Mrs. Pearl Stout of Forty Fort.  The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon [May 13, 1936] at 2:30 from the Snowdon Funeral Home, North Franklin Street, city, with services private.  Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Sweet Valley.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, May 12, 1936, Page 13
Submitted by Claire Moran

Sylvester J. Lamb, Port Griffith, Dies
    Sylvester J. Lamb, 35, died at 10:30 yesterday morning [November 25, 1934] at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Anna Tigue, 1233 Main Street, Port Griffith.  Mr. Lamb was a member of St. John's R. C. Church and the Holy Name Society.
    Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Marie; his mother, Mrs. Sylvester Lamb of Miners Mills; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Kane and Mrs. James Dillon of Miners Mills and one brother, Peter of Forty Fort.
    The funeral will be held Wednesday morning [November 28, 1934].  Requiem mass at St. John's R. C. Church and interment in the parish cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, November 26, 1934, Page 11
Submitted by Claire Moran

Eugene Price
    Eugene Price, 22 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Price of 57 Short Street, Hanover Green, died yesterday morning [November 25, 1934] at 2:25 at Nanticoke State Hospital of complications
    Surviving are his parents and a sister, Madeline.
    The body may be viewed this afternoon [November 26, 1934] at the Garber Funeral Home, 330 West Main Street, Plymouth.  Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at Knoxville, Md.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, November 26, 1934, Page 11
Submitted by Claire Moran

Martin Szot
    Martin Szot died Saturday night [November 24, 1934] at his home, 53 Fairview Avenue, West Wyoming, following several weeks' illness.  Surviving are his wife and three children, Mary, Caroline, and Amelia and several nieces and nephews.
    The funeral will be held Wednesday morning [November 28, 1934] from the home with a high mass of requiem at 9:30 in St. Joseph's Church.  Burial will be in the Church cemetery at West Wyoming. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, November 26, 1934, Page 11
Submitted by Claire Moran

Catherine Reilly
    Catherine Reilly, former resident of Plymouth, died in Mercy hospital yesterday morning [November 23, 1932].  She was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday night.
    Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Margaret Reilly, two brothers, James and Eugene Reilly, all of Wood River, Ill,; and a sister Mrs. S. Taylor Johnson, of Milton, Mass.
    The body has been taken to the C. A. Fitzpatrick funeral home, 129 East Main street, Plymouth, where it will be held pending the arrival of her mother and brothers. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, November 24, 1932.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Wilkes-Barre's Oldest Resident Dead
Stephen Y. Kittle Passes Away At Home This Morning
Had Resided in This City Since 1830 and Saw the City Grow Up From a Small Borough
      Stephen Y. Kittle, one of Wilkes-Barre's oldest and best known citizens died at his home, 17 Hazel avenue, at 9:30 this morning [April 4, 1907] of general debility, aged 91 years.
  Mr. Kittle was born in Greenwich, R.I., October 18, 1816, and came to this city with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam R. Kittle, in 1830 and with exception of four years had resided here ever since. When he first came here the Wyoming Valley was but little more than a wilderness and the principal occupation in this city and vicinity was farming. He with his father secured work with the late General Ross and Mr. Kittle was often heard to remark that he had often cut hay from the spot on which the residence in which the later made his home now stands.
      As he neared manhood he was apprenticed to a cabinet maker, learning the trade in all it's branches. About 1838 he left Wilkes-Barre and went to Providence, near Scranton, where he plied his vocation for one year. He then removed to New York, where he remained for three years and then returned in this city and had lived here since 1840.
  In 1841 he began business for himself in a shop located on Academy street and in 1844 moved to his present location on South Main street, where he had conducted a planing mill business up to the present time, the mill of S.Y. Kittle being one of the land marks of the city.
      In 1877 while engaged in work about one of the machines in the mill his right hand became caught in the machinery and was so badly mangled that it was found necessary to amputate the member above the wrist. Undaunted by this catastrophe, which would have crushed any other man, Mr. Kittle set about planning a machine which would do inlaid work and succeeded beyond his most sanguine expectations. He secured a patent upon his machine and it has revolutionized that particular line of trade.
      In 1832 Mr. Kittle constructed the patterns for the first steam engine built in the Wyoming Valley. Richard S. Jones at the time apprenticed as a tinsmith, made the castings and put the parts of the engine together. In 1847 he purchased the property at the corner of South Main and Hazle streets and had a home erected according to designs drawn by himself. He had stated many times during his life that the building and material for the structure, which is still standing, cost him but $4, in actual cash. He furnished the lumber and the carpenters and other workmen took their pay out in trade. The $4 outlay was for window glass and hardware, such as locks, etc.
      He was active up to the last, and to within a few days of his death gave his personal attention to the conduct of the business. About three weeks ago he was walking from the house to the shop when he slipped on a piece of ice and fell to the walk, receiving a severe shaking up. He was able to keep up, however, and seemed to have suffered no serious injury. On Monday morning of this week while crossing the kitchen floor, he slipped and fell. He had to be assisted to his feet, and later was assisted to his bed.
      He refused to be undressed or to have a physician called until late in the afternoon. He did not complain of any pain, but from the time of the fall seemed to gradually weaken, and at the time mentioned above he passed peacefully away surrounded by the members of his family.
      Mr. Kittle was a member of Lodge 81, F. and A.M., and also a member of St. Stephen's Church. He is survived by the following children: Mary E., of this city; Mrs. Maria Behee, of this city; Mrs. Ellen J. Bennett, of Sayre; Mrs. J. Sterling Mensch, of this city; and George P., of Sayre. Twenty two grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be announced later.
Note:  Mr. Kittle's full name is Stephen Young Kittle
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, April 4, 1907
Submitted by Jay Boone

George D. Landmesser Dies;
Retired Record Typo Foreman
    George D. Landmesser, retired day foreman of the Wilkes-Barre Record composing room, died yesterday afternoon [January 20, 1955] at 12:20 at Mercy Hospital. He had undergone an operation last Thursday.
    Mr. Landmesser, a resident of 297 New Hancock St., retired from the Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company composing room November 1, 1951, after more than 50 years in the trade. He had served the Wilkes-Barre Record for 33 years. He started his trade with Robert Baur and Son, Wilkes-Barre, in November, 1898. He became a journeyman compositor in 1906 while still with the same firm. He served a year with the Nanticoke News and returned to the Baur firm until 1912. In that year he joined the Wilkes-Barre record composing room but two years later he went back to Baur and Son shop.  In September 1918 he returned to the Record composing room where he served until his retirement.
    Mr. Landmesser  was born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of George and Ida Weiss Landmesser.
    Well known through Wilkes-Barre, Mr. Landmesser was a member of Holy Savior Church and its Holy Name Society. He was an active member of Wilkes-Barre local 187, International Typographical Union.
    Surviving besides his wife, Catherine, are six sons, George, Jr., Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company printer, Wilkes-Barre; Francis, Plymouth; Joseph, Chester; William, Laurel Run; Ronald and John, Wilkes-Barre; and 18 grandchildren. Also, three brothers, Augustus, also a retired Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company printer, Wilkes-Barre; Clarence, Wilmington, Delaware; Rolland, Thornhurst; three sisters, Mrs. William Green, Bethlehem; Mrs. A. J. Jones, Forty Fort, and Mrs. George Cooke, Bethlehem.
    Funeral will be held from the family home Monday at 9 with mass 9:30 in Holy Savior Church. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call this afternoon at the family home. Arrangements by McLaughlin.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, January 21, 1955, Page 19
Submitted by Claire Moran

Final Tribute Paid to George D. Landmesser
    George D. Landmesser of 297 New Hancock Street, retired day foreman of Wilkes-Barre Record composing room, was laid to rest yesterday morning [January 24, 1955]. 
    The funeral was held from the family home, with a solemn high mass of requiem in Holy Saviour Church.  Rev. James McAuliffe was celebrant of the mass, assisted by Rev. William Donovon, deacon and Rev. William McAndrew, sub-deacon.  Miss Eileen Devaney was organist and Thomas Rushton soloist.
    Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township, where Rev. Father McAuliffe pronounced benediction.
    Pallbearers were William Fisher, Joseph Cooper, John Fahey, Charles Buhsmer and Raymond Witt, members of Wilkes-Barre Typographical Union 187, and Edward Caffrey.  Arrangements by McLaughlin. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, January 25, 1955, Page 16
Submitted by Claire Moran

James A. Mangan, Port Griffith, Dies
    James A. Mangan, 1237 Main Street, Port Griffith, died last night [ August 20, 1958] at 10:15 at his home after a lengthy illness.
    Mr. Mangan was born in Pittston Township, son of James and Elizabeth Judge Mangan.  He was athletically inclined as a young man, having played football and baseball.  Many years ago, he competed against some of the top runners of the country in a marathon race in Scranton.
    At the time of his retirement three years ago, he was a custodian at Edison School, Jenkins Township.  Previous to that he operated Mangan Transfer Company.  He was a member of St. John's Church, Pittston; Holy Name Society and Jenkins Township Hose Company.
    Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Barrett; two daughters, Mrs. George Vogel, Reading, and Margaret, at home; son Francis, Scranton; three sisters, Mrs. Matt Bilbow, Pittston; Mrs. John Martone, Orange, N.J., and Mrs. Thomas Kearns, West Pittston; also six grandchildren.  His brother John (Jacko) Mangan, died July 30. 
    Funeral will be held from the funeral home, 67 William Street, Pittston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, August 21, 1958, Page 24

Funeral Notices
MANGAN -- James A., of 1237 Main Street, Port Griffith, from funeral home, 67 William Street, Pittston, Saturday 8:30.  Requiem mass 9 St. John's Church.  Parish cemetery.  Friends may call 2 to 5 and 7 to 10.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, August 22, 1958, Page 27
Submitted by Claire Moran  

Matthew Gill, Former Rail Conductor, Dies
    Matthew Gill, Pittston native, died Tuesday night [August 30, 1938] at his home in Pittsburgh, according to word received by his only surviving sister, Mrs. Thomas Smith of 61 Church Street, Pittston.  He was a retired Pennsylvania Railroad conductor.
    Deceased was one of nine children of the late Thomas and Catherine Gill, early settlers of Milton Street, Upper Pittston.  His early life was spent in that city, but for the last 30 years, he had lived in Pittsburgh.  He was married to Jennie Donohue of Kingston, who preceded him in death.
    Surviving are two sons and one daughter, Raymond of Chicago, James and Mary Gill of Pittsburg, and his sister, Mrs. Smith. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania,Thursday, September 1, 1938, Page 20
Submitted by Claire Moran

Maria L. Gallagher Dies at East End
    Mrs. Maria L. Gallagher, a life-long and highly respected resident of the city, died last night [Feburary 22, 1935] at her home, 249 Scott Street, East End, following several weeks' illness of complications.
    Mrs. Gallagher spent her entire life in the East End section and endeared herself to her neighbors and a legion of friends because of her charity and her devotion to her family.  She manifested an interest at all times in the affairs of her community and her passing will be regretted by her many friends.
    Deceased was a devout member of Holy Savior Church of East End and of the Third Order of St. Francis of Georgetown.  For many years she was active in church affairs.  She was the widow of Owen J. Gallagher.
    Surviving are four children, Mrs. John Brislin and Timothy Gallagher of East End, and Marie and Madge Gallagher at home; two brothers, Daniel and John Corbett, and three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Fleming of Philadelphia, and Mrs. John McAndrew of Wilkes-Barre and Miss Nellie Corbett of East End.  Her brother, Luke Corbett, passed away two months ago.
    The funeral will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Brislin, 40 Hillard Street, East End, at a time to be announced.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, February 23, 1935, Page 12

Maria L. Gallagher
    Mrs. Maria L. Gallagher, a life-long and highly respected resident of the East End section, was laid at rest yesterday morning in St. Mary's Cemetery at Hanover.  The funeral was held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Brislin, 40 Hillard Street, with a large gathering of friends and relatives attending the services.
    A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated in Holy Savior Church, East End, by the Rev. William A. McAndrew, assisted by the Rev. John J. McCabe as deacon and the Rev. Frank P. McHugh as sub-deacon.  Seated in the sanctuary during the services were the Rev. James Mulholland and the Rev. Walter Hammond, O. F. M.
    The flower carriers were William McGroarty and Andrew McDonald.  The casket bearers were Leo Corbett, Patrick Mundy, Joseph Mulhern, Daniel Donnelly, Thomas Moffett, and Robert Leonard.  The Rev. Father McCabe offered the benediction at the grave.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, February 26, 1935, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Former Resident Killed
Owen J. Gallagher Meets Death at Pittsburg (sic)
    Owen J. Gallagher, a former well known resident of East End, was killed on Saturday [August 10, 1901] in a wreck on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at Pittsburg (sic) and the remains were brought to this city for interment.  Deceased while a resident of this city was a prominent St. Aloysius worker and was at one time president of the society.  He left Wilkes-Barre several years ago for Philadelphia, where he secured a position as freight conductor on the B. & O.  From there he went to the Pittsburg region, where he also held a position with the same railroad.  He is survived by his wife and several children and his age was about 45 years.
    The remains were taken to the residence of deceased's mother-in-law, Mrs. Corbett, 29 Maxwell street.
    The funeral will take place from the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. John Corbett, Maxwell street, East End at 9:30 this morning [August 12, 1901], with requiem mass in Holy Savior Church.  Mr. Gallagher was a member of the A. O. H. at Homestead and all members of that order here are invited to attend.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, August 12, 1901, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Margaret Corbett
    After a few days illness of general debility, Mrs. Margaret Corbett, aged 86, died at her home in the East End section of the city yesterday afternoon [April 5, 1920] at 4:30 o'clock.  Mrs. Corbett had been a resident of this city for more than fifty years and was a member of Holy Savior Church, also the Altar and Rosary Society of that church.
    Her husband, the late John Corbett, died thirty years ago.  The following children survive:  Luke, Daniel, John, Mrs. Maria L. Gallagher, and Mrs. John McAndrew, of this city; Mrs. Catherine Moran, of Philadelphia, and Miss Nellie, at home.  The funeral will be held from the family home Thursday morning at 9 o'clock.  A high mass of requiem will be celebrated in Holy Savior Church at 9:15 o'clock and interment in St. Mary's Cemetery at Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, April 6, 1920, Page 5
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Honora McGee
    Mrs. Honora McGee, 91, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of the Parsons section, died on Saturday morning [December 6, 1941] at her home, 953 Scott Street, after an illness of general debility.
    The funeral will be held from the home Tuesday morning at 9 with a requiem mass at 9:30 in St. Dominic's Church.  Parish cemetery.
    Mrs. McGee was born in Ireland and had been a resident of this section for 60 years.  Despite her advanced age, she was active in St. Dominic's Church affairs.
    Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Riley, at home, and a son, John, Wilkes-Barre.  Three grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive.  Arrangements by M. J. McLaughlin.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, December 8, 1941, Page 4.

Mrs. Honora McGee
    Funeral of Mrs. Honora MGee was held yesterday morning [December 9, 1941] from the family home, 953 Scott Street, Parsons section, with many friends and relatives in attendance.  A requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev. John Walsh in St. Dominic's Church.
    During the service Maria Hughes presided at the organ and Carlyle Williams was soloist.  Interment was in St. Dominic's Cemetery where Rev. Father Walsh pronounced benediction.
    Bearers were Martin Christopher, Joseph Duffy, Kenneth Riemensnyder, Jacob Opal, James McKeown, and William Kelly.  Arrangements by M. J. McLaughlin. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, December 10, 1941, Page 11
Submitted by Claire Moran

John Picton
    John Picton, 51, Flint, Mich., formerly of Plymouth, died Monday [August 23, 1937], according to word received by relatives.  A brother of the late George Picton, justice of the peace in Plymouth for many years, he left Plymouth over 30 years ago and was employed in the automobile plants in Michigan.
    Two sisters, Mrs. Evan T. Evans, Cuba, Ill., and Mrs. Sarah Davenport, Kingston, survive.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, August 26, 1937, Page 11
Submitted by Claire Moran

Alex (Elijas) Holub
Alex Holub died 14 Aug 1932 at Geisinger Memorial Hospital, Danville. He lived in Freeland, Pa five months prior to his death, but spent the last twelve years in Hazleton, Pa.  The body was taken to the home of John Andrus, 796 James St., Hazleton, Pa where the funeral will be held and a requiem high mass in St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church at 9:30 am. Interment will be made in the parish cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mary Nejeschleba Holub and children: George, Mary, John, Agnes, Albert and Edward all of Braddock, Pa. His sister Helen Holub Kokinda of Hazleton, Pa., proceeded him in death in 1918. Also two other children were born Infant Holub (1900) and Michael Holub (6 months) 25 July 1917 proceeded him in death.

(Note: The obituary had his name misspelled as Alex Holat and his tombstone as Elijas Holub). He worked in the coal mines as labor. He and his parents George Holub/Anna Andrus Holub, were from Lipova, Slovakia.
Published in a Hazleton, Pennsylvania Newspaper.
Submitted by David M. Holub

Mrs. John Fleming
    Mrs. John F. Fleming, widely respected resident of Greater Pittston, died yesterday afternoon [May 31, 1940] at her home, 49 William Street, after three days illness.
    Mrs. Fleming was born in Cork Lane, a daughter of the late John and Catherine Howley, pioneer residents, and she had lived at Pittston Township and Pittston through her life.  She had numerous friends in the Greater Pittston section.  She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and its Holy Name Society (sic).
    Surviving are two sons, George, Pittston,and Frank, Stroudsburg; four daughters, Mrs. Charles Totten, Kingston; Margaret, teacher in Pittston City Schools; Mary, teacher in Dupont Schools; Ruth at home; three brothers, John Hawley, Supervising principal of Pittston Township Schools; Edward and Timothy Howley, Pittston; four sisters , Mrs. Thomas Moran, Plains; Mrs. Joseph Nolan, Scranton, Mrs. William Evans and Rose Howley, Pittston.
    Remains have been removed to 802 Susquehanna Avenue, West Pittston, from where the funeral will be held. 
NOTE:  Mrs. Fleming was Anna Howley Fleming, a daughter of John and Catherine Cowley Howley.  Ruth, recorded here as her daughter, was actually her granddaughter, a daughter of her son George.  Her brother John is John Howley.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, June 1, 1940, Page 4

Mrs. John F. Fleming
    Funeral of Mrs. John F. Fleming, 49 William Street, Pittston, was held yesterday morning from 802 Susquehanna Avenue, West Pittston, and was attended by many friends.
    Mass was celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church by Rev. Timothy Tierney, New York, assisted by Rev. Dudley Tierney, New York, as deacon, and Rev. Thomas Monahan, Meshoppen as sub deacon, all relatives of the deceased.  Burial was in St. John's Cemetery.
    Bearers were Frank Moran, Earl and Joseph Evans, John Howley, Joseph and James Lynch, all nephews of deceased.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, June 4, 1940, Page 10
Submitted by Claire Moran

Miss Ella Fleming
    Miss Ella Fleming, 78, died in Pittston Hospital last night [December 27, 1948] at 9 following an illness.
    Deceased was born in Kingston, the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine O'Connell Fleming, but resided in Wilkes-Barre for many years, making her home at 23 (sic) Brown Street.
    She was a member of St. Patrick's Church.
    She is survived by a brother, Dr. T. F. Fleming, Exeter, and a sister, Mrs. John Hughes, Athens.
    The body was removed to the M. J. McLaughlin Funeral Home, 142 South Washington Street, from where the funeral will be held.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, December 28, 1948, Page 20

Miss Ella Fleming
    Funeral of Miss Ella Fleming, 28 (sic) Brown Street, was held yesterday from M. J. McLaughlin Funeral Home, 142 South Washington Street, followed by requiem mass at St. Patrick's Church.  Rev. Francis Toolan was celebrant; Jean McAndrew, organist, and Nancy McGrath, soloist. 
    Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.  Bearers:  Joseph and John Lynch, William Dunn, Henry Herbert, Attorney Joseph Gallagher, and Gilbert Perry.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, December 31, 1948, Page 10
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Mary Fleming Dead
    Mrs. Mary Fleming died this morning [December 9, 1909] at 2 o'clock of complications at the home of her mother, Mrs. Kate Lynch, 146 North Meade street, aged 35 years.  She is survived by her mother, husband, one child and a number of brothers and sisters.  The funeral will take place Saturday morning with a requiem high mass at St. Mary's Church and interment will be made in the Hanover cemetery.
Note:  Mary's husband was James Fleming and her daughter was Mary Fleming.  Brothers and sisters surviving according to 1910 census:  Catherine, James, Anna, Thomas, Margaret, Matthias, Martin, John, and Elizabeth.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, December 9, 1909, Page 10

Mrs. Mary Fleming Buried at Hanover
    Mrs. Mary Fleming was buried this morning [December 11, 1909] at 9:30 o'clock from the home of her mother, Mrs. Martin Lynch, Coal and Meade streets.  The attendance of friends was unusually large.  Many beautiful floral tributes were sent. Requiem high mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Church at 10 o'clock by Rev. Father Heffernan, who also delivered the benediction.  The flower bearer was Anthony Lavelle.  The pall bearers were William Ruddy, John Jennings, Harry Barrett, Michael Mellet, Edward Erin and Thomas Riley.  Interment was made in the St. Mary's Cemetery at Hanover. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, December 11, 1909, Page 17
Submitted by Claire Moran

James Carey of East End Dies after Brief Illness
    James Carey, 70 years, died yesterday afternoon shortly before 4 o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. Margaret Corbett, 39 Maxwell street, East End, following a brief illness of complications.  He was a resident of East End for over forty years.  Prior to coming to this city, he lived in New York State.  He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Corbett.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Friday, December 20, 1912, Page 3

James Carey Buried
    The funeral of James Carey was held this morning from the home of his sister, Mrs. Margaret Corbett, 39 Maxwell street.  The services were attended by a large number of friends.  A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated in Holy Savior church.  The officers of the mass were REv. J. J. Curran, celebrant; Rev. Father Boland, deacon, and Rev. Father Healey, sub-deacon.  The pall bearers were John Toole, Tim Gallagher, Edward, Leo, John, and Hugh Corbett, all grand-nephews of the deceased.  Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, December 21, 1912
Submitted by Claire Moran

James Cosgrove
    James G. Cosgrove of Pittston, died November 8, [2003] in Spring Creek Rehabilitation Center, Harrisburg.
    He was a son of the late George and Elizabeth (Healy) Cosgrove. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. He graduated from St. John's High School, Pittston. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
    Surviving are his wife, Dorothy, Harrisburg; sons, Patrick, Pittston; Michael, Lorton, Va.; daughter, Maureen Barnhart, Cumberland, R.I.; four grandchildren; brothers, Richard and John, and sister, Elizabeth Cosgrove, all of Pittston Township.
    Military funeral services will be Monday [November 17, 2003] at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
Published in The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Sunday, November 16, 2003
Submitted by Claire Moran

Loretta Fleming
    Loretta A. Fleming, of Wyoming Avenue in Exeter died Wednesday [August 18, 1999]  at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
    Born in Exeter, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Thomas F. and Catherine B. (Dougher) Fleming.
    She resided her entire life in Exeter. She was a graduate of Exeter High School and Bloomsburg University. She received her master of arts degree from Columbia University.
    Before her retirement, she was employed for 35 years by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Employment Security. She was previously employed for several years by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Assistance.
    She was a member of St. Cecelia's Church in Exeter, the parish Altar & Rosary Society, the Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees and the American Association of Retired Persons.
    She was preceded in death by her sisters, Kathryn Perry, Mary Fleming and Regina Fleming.
    Surviving are her sister, Mrs. Joseph F. Gallagher, Wyoming; nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews.
    Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday from the family home, 1240 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Cecilia's Church. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in the Carverton section of Kingston Township.   
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the family home.  Arrangements are by the Metcalfe & Shaver Funeral Home, Inc., in Wyoming.
Published in The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, August 19, 1999, Page 5A
Submitted by Claire Moran

Dr. E. J. Dougher
    Dr. E. J. Dougher of West Avoca native and former principal of Avoca High School, died Friday night [July 26, 1935] at Mercy Hospital, Midland, Mich.  Dr. Dougher left this section 30 years ago to practice his profession and has been stationed at Midland ever since.  His remains will be taken to his home, 119 Cemetery Street, West Avoca from where the funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9.  A requiem mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church at 9:30 and burier will be in the parish cemetery.
    Dr. Dougher was a member of an old and respected Avoca family, his parents, the late Michael and Mary (Murphy) Dougher, being early settlers of that section.
    Surviving are his widow and the following sisters:  Mrs. T. F. Fleming, Exeter; Mrs. Anna Evans, Kansas City, Mo., Misses Margaret, Mary, and Elizabeth Dougher, Avoca. 
Note:  This obituary can be confusing.  Dr. Dougher was buried from his former home, 119 Cemetery Street, West Avoca.  On the 1930 Census, he was living in Midland, Michigan, where he died. His wife's name was Ellen E. and she was born in Iowa.  His occupation was Physician. 
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, July 29, 1935, Page 16
Submitted by Claire Moran

George Fleming
    George Fleming of Scranton, former resident of 47 Hillard Street, died yesterday afternoon [September 18, 1946] in Scranton State Hospital.  He had been ill three weeks.
    Funeral will be held from the M. J. McLaughlin Funeral Home, 142 South Washington Street, Friday [September 20, 1946] at 10:15.  Requiem mass will be offered at 10:30 in St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception and interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
    Mr. Fleming was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Fleming of East End, and resided in this city until several years ago when he moved to Scranton.  For many years he was an employee of the old Sheldon Axle Works.  He had been a member of Holy Savior Church and its societies while an East End resident.
    Surviving are two brothers, Dr. T. F. Fleming, Exeter, and John, Pittston, and two sisters, Ellen of Wilkes-Barre, and Mrs. John Hughes, Athens, Pa.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Thursday, September 19, 1946, Page 15

George Fleming
    George Fleming of Scranton, former resident of Hillard Street, was buried yesterday morning at 10:15 from the M. J. McLaughlin Funeral Home, 142, South Washington Street.  Rev. John Casey was celebrant of a requiem mass at 10:30 in St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception.  Nancy Fraley was soloist and Mrs. Bessie Riley organist.  Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township, with benediction by Rev. John Gorman.
    Bearers were Gilbert Perry, Joseph Gallagher, Joseph, John and Anthony Love, Lynch (sic) and Robert Hughes.
Note:  I believe the bearers should read:  ...Joseph and John Lynch, Anthony Love, and Robert Hughes.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Saturday, September 21, 1946, Page 11
Submitted by Claire Moran


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