Obituaries

Peter Ciavarella
Death Index: Ciavarella--In Municipal Hospital, January 24, 1932, Peter, twenty-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ciavarella, of pneumonia. In addition to his parents he is survived by brothers and sisters, Venus, Carolina, Rachel, Mary, Benjamin, Frank, Emma, and Rose.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, January 25, 1932.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Joseph Derkach
Death Index: Derkach--At Warrior Run, January 29, 1932, Joseph Derkach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Derkach, 412 Slope street, diphteria. Parents, three brothers and one sister survive. Funeral this morning in Nanticoke Greek Catholic church. Church cemetery.
[Note: No Age Listed.]
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 30, 1931, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Margaret Fell Collin
Margaret Fell Collin died on December 19 [1931] at her home, 524 West Water street, Elmira, after a long illness. She was a sister of the late Mrs. William B. Dow of Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are her husband, Judge Frederick Collin; two nieces, Mrs. W. A. H. Thorp of Bloomfield, N. J., and Miss Margery Dow of Elmira; three grand nieces, Misses Julia P., Mary Fell, and Eugenia D. Dow, all of Elmira. The funeral was held on December 22 from the home. Rev. W. H. Benham officiated and interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Fridey, January 1, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Constanty Sincavicius
The funeral of Konstanty Sincavicius will be held on Saturday morning at 9 from his home, 15 Rogers street, Ashley. A requiem high mass will be celebrated in SS. Peter and Paul's church, Sugar Notch, and interment will be in the church cemetery, Sugar Notch. Mr. Sincavicius, 39, died on Wednesday night [December 30, 1931] in the Nanticoke State hospital of complications. He is survived by a brother, Peter, with whom he made his home, and two sisters, Mrs. William Maizuvienze of Massachusetts, and Antonia Sincavicius, of Lithuania.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Fridey, January 1, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran

John B. Horn, Long City Dairyman, Dies
John Brinsler Horn, who has been in the milk business in Wilkes-Barre for the last twenty-five years, died last night at his home 280 South Main street. He succumbed to an illness from which he had suffered for about two years. Mr. Horn was proprietor of the Horn Dairy Co., and was well known throughtout the city. He leaves his wife, Rose, and brothers including Richard Horn of Wilkes-Barre police department.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, January 7, 1932, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Barbara Kaiser Dies
Mrs. Barbara Kaiser, 63, died last night [January 11, 1932] at 11 at the family home, 541 Carey avenue, following several weeks' illness. Mrs. Kaiser was a native of Czecho-Slovakia and came to this country about forty years ago. Surviving are two children, Barbara and Nicholas, also a sister, Mrs. Anna Marusak, of Czecho-Slovakia.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, January 12, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Pittston Child Dies (Rose Bell)
Rose Bell, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bell, 4 Teasdale street, Pittston, died last night [January 22, 1932] at 9:40 in Pittston hospital, following an operation for apendicitis. Surviving are her parents and the following brothers and sisters: Benjamin, Anthony, John, Peter, Nicholas, Michael, Philip, Joseph, Angeline, and Mary. The funeral will be held on Monday morning at 9. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mount Carmel church at 9:30. Interment will be in St. John's cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 23, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Michael A. Ruddy Dead
Michael A. Ruddy died at his home, 337 North Washington street, on Saturday night at 11:30 of complications. Deceased is survived by his wife and four stepchildren, Mrs. George W. Hall, Mrs. Anna W. Hall, Carl W. Gruver, and Ralph E. Gruver, also three sisters, Mrs. M. A. Ward, Mrs. Julia Kelly and Miss Lizzie Ruddy. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning with a high mass of requiem in St. John's church, North Main street at 9:30. Deceased was a well known trainman on D. & H. Railroad for many years.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, January 25, 1932, Page 22.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Swoyerville Child Is Killed By Automobile (Joseph Piazza)
Joseph Piazza, 7, was instantly killed yesterday afternoon [January 7, 1932] when run over by an automobile in front of his home, 326 Main street Swoyerville. The dirver, Louis E. Phillips, of Roosevelt street, Edwardsville, was arrested by Dan Kirby, new chief of police at Swoyerville. Deputy corner R. M. Frederick of Forty Fort investigated the case and turned the body over to Undertaker Charles Betz of Luzerne. The child is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sando Piazza, two brothers, Jerome and Sando, and a sister Alfonzia.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, January 8, 1932, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Death of John Kreidler
John Kreidler, 71, of 327 Slocum street, Forty Fort, died in Nesbitt Memorial hospital, Kingston, yesterday morning [January 26, 1931] of a stroke. Mr. Kreidler, who was employed by the Howells Mining Drill Co. of Plymouth, was stricken while walking on Slocum street yesterday morning at 6, and was rushed to the hospital where he died several hours later. A daughter, Mrs. Edna Hermitt, with who he lived, survives.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 27, 1932, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Agnes F. McCrossin Dies
Agnes F. McCrossin, 19, died at the family home, 88 South Grant street, last night [January 26, 1932] at 7:30, following several months' illness of complications. She was a graduate of G.A.R. high school class of 1930. She was a member of St. Mary's church and Blessed Virgin Sodality. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Anna McCrossin; a brother, Charles, at home, and a sister, Mary, of Brooklyn.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, January 27, 1932, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Miner Killed in Rock Fall (Edward Strzalka and Adam Gonshor)
Another Dies of Injuries Suffered When Squeezed Between Cars
One mine worker was killed yesterday and another died of injuries suffered several days ago. Edward Strazalka, 23, of Enterprise street, Glen Lyon, an employee of Susquehanna Collieries Co., was instantly killed yesterday afternoon [January 28, 1932] at 4 when he was caught in a fall of rock. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Strzalka and brothers and sisters, Frank, Mrs. Bruno Zilolzak, Joseph, and Clement.

Adam Gonshor, 21, of 168 Polander Hill, Alden, died in Nanticoke State hospital yesterday morning [January 28, 1932] of injuries suffered when caught between two mine cars in Alden Coal Co. mine on Tuesday night. He had been a resident of Alden his entire life and was a member of St. Stanislaus church, Alden. Surviving are his p arents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Gonshor and brothers and sisters, Mrs. Victoria Novick, Mrs. Helen Plowdick, Elizabeth, Edward, Leo, Anna, Michael, Mary, and Philip. The funeral will be held from the home on Monday morning at 9 with a requiem high mass in St. Stanislaus' church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Ernest Makowski, 28, of 149 East Main street, Glen Lyon, a miner at No. 6 Colliery of Susquehanna Coal Co. suffered injuries to the head and face and left hand and shock when squeezed by a trip of loaded coal cars in the mines yesterday afternoo [January 28, 1932] He was admitted to Nanticoke hospital following the accident. His condition was reported as good last night.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, January 29, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Henry T. Rush
Death Index: Rush--In Wilkes-Barre, February 26, 1932, Henry T., 3 days-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Rush, 137 Scott street, complications. The parents and one sister, Mary, survive. Funeral this afternoon at 2 from the home. Interment in St. Nicholas Cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, February 27, 1932, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Former School Director Dies (Jonah Roberts)
Jonah Roberts, 69, Retired Foreman of Nottingham Colliery at Plymouth
Jonah Roberts, 69, former school director of Plymouth borough and former foreman at Nottingham colliery, died of complications at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gladstone Roberts, 268 Gardner street, Plymouth, last evening [January 1, 1932] at 6:20 following firteen months' illness. He was a member of First Christian church of Plymouth. Besides his daughter, he leaves three sons, Charles of Plymouth, Carlisle of Philadelphia, and George of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Mrs. John L. Jones of Wilkes-Barre and Mrs. Katie Blower of Mountain Top and nine grandchildren. The funeral will be ehdl on Monday afternoon at 1 with services at which Rev. Edwin Wyle will officiate. Burial will be n Shawnee cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 2, 1932, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Henry Masten
Mrs. Henry Masten, 76, died at her home, 45 East Eighth street, Wyoming, last night [January 1, 1932] at 9, following a heart attack. She had been a resident of Wyoming for thirty-eight years. She is survived by two nieces. The funeral will be held at Wyoming Baptist Church Monday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. George F. Haines officiating. Interment will be in Wyoming cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 2, 1932, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. William Toolan
Mrs. William Toolan, 39, of 326 New Hancock street, died at her home last night [January 1, 1932] at 11:30 after a few days' illness. She is survived by her husband, four children, Walter, William, Jean, and Louis; two sisters, Mrs. Loretta McKeown and Mrs. J. J. Commy and a brother Frank, all of Carbondale. The body will be removed tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 to the home of her sister, Mrs. J. M. Commy at 162 Lincoln avenue, Carbondale. The funeral will be held Mnday morning at 9:30 with a solemn requiem high mass in St. Rose church. Interment will in Mother of Sorrow cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 2, 1932, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Dominick Goodrich
Dominick Goodrich, 43, of 163 Johnson street, Pittston, died in Pittston hospital on Thursday evening [December 31, 1931] of injuries he received when an automobile was struck by a Jersey Central flyer on Broad street crossing of D. &. H. Railroad in Cork Lane [Pittston Twp.] on Tuesday evening. Goodrich was seated in the rear seat with Fiorucci Proietto and the latter's brother, Joseph, as they were being taken to central city after having completed their day's work at Butler colliery. The Pittston Co. He suffered a compound fracture of the lower left leg, fracture of the right leg, and injuries to the head, face and also internal injuries. He leaves his widow and two daughters, Daisy and Anna, and three brothers and three sisters. The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon at 2. Burial in Lithuanian Independent cemetery, West Wyoming.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 2, 1932, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Leroy Yale
Leroy Yale, 15 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yale of 69 West Chestnut street, died last night [January 1, 1932] at 4 at the Contagious hospital after a few days' illness of diphtheria. He is survived by his parents, a brother Harold and two sisters, Louis (sic) and Mary Jane. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2:30 from M. J. McLaughlin's chapel, 124 South Washington street. Interment will be in Mt. Greenwood cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 2, 1932, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Harry Bates
Harry Bates, 58, of 167 West Shawnee avenue, Plymouth, died of complications yesterday [January 1, 1932] at noon following several months' illness. He lived in Plymouth for ten years, having come there from Elmer, N. J. He was a member of an official of First M. E. church of Plymouth and was affiliated with Plymouth lodge, P. O. S. ofA. and the Jr. O. U. A. M. of Elmer, N. J. During his residence in Elmer he was a director of West Jersey Camp Meeting associating. He is survived by his wife and daughter Mamie, at home; a son W. W. Bates of Detroit; a sister, Mrs. Paul Charlesworth, of Elmer, and three brothers, William Bates, Sr., of Battle Creek, Mich., John of Elmer, and Samuel of Pittman, N. J. His son, his sister and his brother William came to Plymouth when they learned of his serious illness and spent several days at his home but were unable to remain. His sister left on Tuesday. His son and brother returned to Michigan on Wednesday. The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon with services at the the home at 2 and at First M. E. church at 2:30. Rev. David MacDonald will officiate. Burial will be in Edge Hill cemetery with P. O. S. of A. rites.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 2, 1932, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Frank Schraeder, Jr.
Frank Schraeder, Jr., one month, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schraeder, Sr., State street, died yesterday [January 1, 1932] afternoon following an illness of pneumonia. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 from the home of the parents. Services will be held in St. Alalbert's church at Glen Lyon and interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 2, 1932, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran

George F. Bergold
George F. Bergold, 55, died at his home, 186 Blackman street last night [January 1, 1932] at 8:15 of complications. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, and Wilkes-Barre Aerie of Eagles. He is survived by his wife and the following children, George, Jr., Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Harry Hess and Luther at home; three sisters, Mrs. Lena Krause and Mrs. Philip Gaynor of Lee Park and Mrs. Freida Fields of Buffalo. The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon at 2. Rev. Carl Schindler will officiate. Interment in Maple Hill cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 2, 1932, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mary McNulty
Woman Found Dead In Home
Police Ascribe Passing of Mary McNulty, 45, to Natural Causes
Mary McNulty, 45, who was found dead on kitchen floor of her home, 28 North Welles street, died of natural causes. The woman had not been seen since Monday [December 28, 1931] and she is believed to have been dead several days before her body was discovered yesterday afternoon [January 1, 1932] at 2:30.

Mr. and Mrs. James Kehoe of 2 Newport street, Ashley, brother-in-law and sister of the woman, made the discovery. They told police they had attempted to communicate with the woman on the telephone since Monday but did not receive an answer. Peering through a rear window yesterday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Kehoe saw the woman lying on the floor and when they received no answer to their calls forced the door to find the woman dead.

Patrolmen Schwab and Poepperling answered the first call and later Detectives Olds and Kolis investigated. The detectives reported that the woman had evidently been ill and when she died she fell from a day bed to the kitchen floor. They said odor of gas could be detected but that no great amount of gas could have escaped since an explosion would have occurred as a kitchen gas jet was burning. Luther M. Kniffen, county corner, took charge of the body.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 2, 1932, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Joseph McManus
Man Stricken Ill Dies in City Hall
Joseph McManus of 227 North Main street, Pittston, died suddenly yesterday afternoon [January 1, 1932] in Pittston city hall where he went when he felt himself becoming ill while walking along Water street. Mr. McManus, a brother of T. (Teddy) F. McManus, former sergeant of police in Pittston, was found dead at 2:30 by Special Officer Herbert Conners. Deputy Corner C. F. Burns was notified and pronounced death due to an internal demorrhage. Mr. McManus was a member of St. John's church and the Holy Name society. He is survived by his wife and three children; Mrs. Joseph Long, Mrs. Leo Touhill and John; also a brother, T. F. McManus, and a sister, Mrs. James Toole of Pittston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 2, 1932, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran

James Dougher
James Dougher, 57, of 379 Main street, Sebastopol, died at 1:55 yesterday afternoon [January 1, 1932] in Pittston hospital, illness of pneumonia. Deceased had resided in Sebastopol many years. He was a member of St. John's church and of the Holy Name Society. Surviving him are the folowing brothers and sisters: Patrick, Delia, Mrs. Martin Cawley, Mrs. Leo Noone, Mrs. Joseph Scherer, and Mrs. Timothy McFadden.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 2, 1932, Page 6.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Thomas Sage, Luzerne, Dies
Served Fourteen Years as Street Commissioner of Borough
Thomas Sage, 73, one of the best known residents of Luzerne, died yesterday afternoon [February 16, 1932] at 1:45 at his home, 449 Charles street, Luzerne, of complications. Born in Wales, Mrs. Sage came to this country when a boy. He had been a resident of Luzerne for more than sixty years. He took an active part in borough affairs and served as street commissioner for fourteen years, relinquishing that post about two years ago. He was a member of Bennett Presbyterian church and had been a member of Walnut Lodge, I. O. O. F., Luzerne for fourty-nine years. Surviving are five children: George and William, of Luzerne; Fred, of Los Angeles; Russell and Mrs. R. M. Leyshon, of Stamford, Conn. Five grandchildren also survive.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Mary Bichan Kelley
Mrs. Mary Bichan Kelley, 85, wife of William Kelley, died last evening [February 16, 1932] at 5 at her home on the Kelley farm, Middle road, Nanticoke, following a short illness of complications. She was born in Scotland, on November 15, 1846. She came to this country sixty years ago and had lived in Nanticoke for thirty-five years. She wasa member of Nanticoke M. E. church and an active member of the Needlework guild and Nanticoke Delphian society.

Surviving are her husband and the following children: William, Lima, O.; Mrs. Robert Somerville, Philadelphia; Mrs. E. S. Higgins, Cynwyd, Frank A. Kelley, Brooklyn, and Mrs. Ben Haas of Nanticoke. Five grandchildren also survive. Funeral service will be held at the home on Friday afternoon at 1:30. Rev. Earl V. Tolley of Nanticoke M. E. church and Rev. J. G. Kane, pastor of Nanticfoke Presdbyterian church will officiate. Interment will be in Hanover Green cemetery. Friends are requested to omit flowers.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Martha Hutchinson Young
Martha Hutchinson Young, widow of Nicholas Young, died yesterday afternoon [February 16, 1932] at 3 at the family residence, 80 Walnut street, Forty Fort, after an illness of complications. Mrs. Young was the daughter of the late Robert and Jane Hutchinson, early residents of Plymouth, and had lived in Forty Fort for a number of years. She was a member of Forty Fort Presbyterian church. Surviving are four children: Barbara C. Young, teacher in Kingston public schools; Robert H., at home; Mrs. James W. Pace, Edge Hill, and Ruby, a teacher in Wilkes-Barre public schools; also four grandchildren, Martha Young Pace, Ruth Pace, Mrs. W. H. Edwards, and Dr. Leonard M. Pace. The time of the fuenral has not been set, but Rev. Joseph L. Weisley will officiate and interment will be in Forty Fort cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Helen E. Canfield Overton
Miss Helen E. Canfield Overton, of Bellefonte, died on Monday night [February 15, 1932] in Philadelphia of uremic poisoning. For many years Miss Overton was identified with Bellefonte Academy. She was ex-State regent of Pennsylvania National Society of D. A. R., and historian of National Society of Daughters of American Colonists. Miss Overton was of New England ancestry, on the paternal side from Overton, Canfield, and Willoughby lines and on the maternal side from Brickley, DeLong, and Campbell families, of Weston, Pa. Funeral services and interment will be on Friday morning at 9:30 at Bellefonte. Mrs. E. C. Drehar, city, and the Misses Crary of Shickshinny are cousins.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Mary Davis
Mrs. Mary Davis, 61, died of complications at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Jones, 105 Girard avenue, Plymouth, late Monday night [February 15, 1932] following four weeks' illness. Mrs. Davis was a practical nurse during many of her forty-five years' residence in Plymouth and was a member of Plymouth chapter, Sons and Daughters of Liberty; Elm Congregational church and the Ladies' Aid society of First Reformed church. Surviving are her children, Mrs. Mark Thomas, Mrs. Thomas Jones, Charles Davis, all of Plymouth, and Mrs. David Jenkins of Edwardsville. A brother, August Hoover of Pittston, and twelve grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. H. Neilson Spink and Rev. William C. Hickman will officiate. Burial will be in Edge Hill cemetery, West Nanticoke.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Claude Harrison
Claude Harrison, 39, of 17 Snowden street, Forty Fort, died in General hospital, yesterday morning [February 16, 1932] at 9:30, of complications. He had been a patient in the hospital since Sunday. Mr. Harrison was a member of Forty Fort M. E. church and Prospect Lodge, I. O. O. F. Surviving are his wife and one daughter, Margaret, at home; a sister, Mrs. Guy Shultz, Benton; his mother and two sisters, Mrs. E. M. Henry and Mrs. Hobart Smith of Cleveland. Funeral services will be held at the home on Friday afternoon at 2. Rev. Ferris D. Cornell will officiate. Interment will be in Bloomingdale cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

William Delaney
William Delaney, died yesterday morning [February 16, 1932] at his home, 15 Robert street, Sheatown, following an illness of complications. He was born in Alden forty-six years ago and has lived in Newport township practically all his life. He was educated in Newport schools. For several years, he was bookkeeper at the old Nanticoke Store Co. and was active in township politics. Mr. Delaney served on the board of commissioners of Newport township and formerly held a responsible position at the court house. He conducted a meat market at Nanticoke for many years and later entered the automobile business. Besides his wife, he is survived by the following children: Alice, William, Jr.,; Robert, all at home; also a brother and four sisters; Michael, Mary, Bridget, and Catherine at home; and Mrs. Elizabeth Nash of Forty Fort. He was a member of St. Francis church.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

George M. Geiselman
George M. Geiselman, 79, died yesterday morning [February 16, 1932] at his home, 266 South River street, after two years' illness of complications. Mr. Geiselman was in the grocery business on South Main street for many years. He later became engaged in the huckstering business from which he retired one year ago. He was born in Frederick county, Md., January 3, 1858, the son of the late Jacob Geiselman.

The family moved to Houston, Tex., and when he was 14 years of age they located in this city where his father opened a general store on South Main street, near the post office. His father later retired because of ill health and went west and the son continued the business until he, too was forced to relinquish it due to ill health.

He was married to Louisa Price of White Haven on August 17, 1886. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran church, Brotherhood and Men's club. Surviving are his wife, two children; Mrs. Charles Mitchell, city, and Mrs. Alfred Jackson, Philadelphia; also three grandchildren: Lawrence, Robert and Bernice Jackson. The funeral will be held from the home on Friday afternoon at 2. Rev. L. Domer Ulrich, D.D. will officiate. Interment will be in Hollenback cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Herbert S. Culver
Herbert S. Culver, 22, died at 5:30 yesterday morning [February 16, 1932] at his home, 43 Butler street, Forty Fort after several months' illness of complications. He was born in Forty Fort and was graduated from Forty Fort high school. He also attended Colgate University for one year. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Ella Culver; a sister, Frances, and a brother, George, at home.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Charles Seeder
Charles Seeder, 59, of 289 Bennett Street, Luzerne, died last night [February 16, 1932] at Nesbitt Memorial hospital of complications. He had been a resident of Luzerne for thirty years and was a member of St. Mary's church, Kingston. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Mrs. Minnie Sfura, Mrs. Caroline Soboleski, Mrs. Marcella Burdall, Mrs. Helen Lucas, Mildred, Veronica, Mary, Michael, Connie and Stanley; two sisters, Mrs. Ludwig Gilda and Mrs. Elizabeth Latone, both of Edardsville; also ten grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Archie Robinson
Archie Robinson, 31, former resident of this city died last night [February 16, 1932] at his home in Brooklyn. Mr. Robinson lived in this city until two years ago when he moved to Brooklyn. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Ida Robinson; a brother, Dr. S. L. Robinson and a sister, Esther, all of this city; and a sister, Mrs. N. Nadoff, of Brooklyn.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Stanley Zydzik
Following a brief illness of pneumonia, Stanley Zydzik, 55, of 384 East Union street, Nanticoke, died at his home on Monday night February 15, 1932]. He was born in Poland and lived in Nanticoke for many years. He was a member of Holy Trinity church, Nanticoke. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Henry, and three brothers, Frank and Joseph, of Elizabeth, N.J., and Michael of Poland.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1931, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Andrew Gotcha
Andrew Gotcha, 66, died at his home, 21 Arch street, Glen Lyon, on Monday night [February 15, 1932] following an illness of pneumonia. He conducted a store in Newport township for many years. Besides his wife, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Anna Macho, of Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Mary Klinker, Larksville; Michale, Andrew, Thomas, Steve, John, and Susie, at home; also a sister, Mrs. M. Martis of Joliet, Ill.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1931, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Nellie Iszbicki
Mrs. Nellie Iszbicki, 39, died at her home, 90 Carey street, Plains, late Monday night [February 15, 1932] of complications. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Nellie, Sophia, William, Joseph, and Leon. The funeral will be held from the home on Saturday morning at 9 with a requiem high mass in SS peter and Paul's church, Plains. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1931, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Rose Young
Woman Dies At Lunch While Visiting Friends
Mrs. Rose Young, 44, of 329 1/2 Plymouth avenue, city, died suddenly last night [February 7, 1932] at 11:30 while seated at a table eating a light lunch at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Cronis, 38 Dexter street, Lee Park. Mrs. Young went to visit the Cronis's last night about 7. They prepared a light lunch and were seataed about the table eating when the woman suddenly feel to the floor. Dr. William Llewellyn, the Young family physician and Deputy Corner Harry D. Garber of Hanover township were called. Death was attributed to acute dilation of the heart. He is survived by her husband and to children, Alfa and William.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 8, 1932, Page 20.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Death Claims Mrs. W. Raeder
Member of Pioneer Wyoming Valley Family Dies in Scranton
Mrs. W. L. Raeder, 73, a former resident of this city, died yesterday morning [February 8, 1932] at 7 at her home, 1656 Sanderson avenue, Scranton. Mrs. Raeder, who had lived in the Lackawanna county city since leaving Wilkes-Barre in 1911, had been ill for several days and her death was not unexpected. She died on the eve of her forty-seventh wedding anniversary.

Elizabeth Worrell Raeder, daughter of George Worrell of Elmira, N. Y. who moved to Elmira from Wilkes-Barre in 1855, was born on January 1, 1859. Her grandfather, Lewis Worrell, a pioneer resident of this city was one of the original directors of Wyoming National bank. The Worrell family were Quakers. Mrs. Raeder's great grandfather, Samuel Worrell, was repudiated by the Society of Friends for having served in the Revolutionary War. He was one of 100 young men who entered the Continental army from Delaware county and who met the same fate.

Mrs. Raeder married Attorney William LaFayette Raeder of this city at Elmira on February 17, 1885. They returned to this city and made their home here until 1911, when they moved to Scranton. She took an active part in the social and civic life of Scranton. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian church, Young Women's Chiristian association, Century club, and Scranton City chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution.

Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Roy D. Stone, Mrs. Benjamin F. Phillips, and Mrs. George M. Rhodes; one son, Capt. W. J. Raeder, member of the staff of Brig. Gen. William S. McLean, Jr., commander of the 53rd Field Artillery Brigade, P.N. G; also by three grandchildren: John Kenneth Shupp, George Raeder Rhoides, and Betty Jane Stone. The funeral will be held from the home on Wednesday morning at 11. Interment will be in Hollenback cemetery, Wilkes-Barre.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 9, 1932, Page 3.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Kathleen Earley
Kathleen Earley, 7 Charles street, Plains, died last night [February 8, 1932] in General hospital of pneumnia. She had been ill about two months and had beena patient at the hospital for two weeks. Miss Earley was a member of Sacred Heart church and was the daughter of William P. Earley. Besides her father she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Joseph and Mary, at home; Mrs. Frank Lambert, Kingston; Mrs. William Boyer, Plains, and Mrs. Stephen Chopack of Ashley.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 9, 1932, Page 3.
Submitted by Claire Moran

George Lancaster
George Lancaster, formerly of Forty Fort, who had lived in Tacoma, Wash., for several years, died at his home in Tacoma on Sunday morning [February 7, 1932]. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Lota and Minnie; three brothers and one sister; William Lancaster, of Moosic; Fred Lancaster, of Wilkes-Barre; Isabella, of Canadaigus, N.Y., and Christopher Lancaster of Indian Head N. D.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 9, 1932, Page 3.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Josephine De Biasi
Mrs. Josephine De Biasi, 51, wife of Anthony De Biasi, died on Tuesday, February 2, 1932. Mrs. De Biasi was born in St. Nicholas Dell' Alto, province of Cantazaro, Itlay, and was a direct descendent of Count Messino of Salermo, a member of the Italian nobility. She was married to Mr. De Biasi in 1909 and came to this country shortly after. They lived in this city for many years, later going to Buffalo where they lived for nine years. From there they moved to Richmond where Mr. De Biasi is president of the J. H. Stoker Co., Inc. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Alfred and Arthur; a brother, Dr. Gaetano Messina and three sisters, in Italy. Services were held in St. Paul's Catholic church. Interment was in Mount Calvary cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 9, 1932, Page 3.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Richard Spargo
Mrs. Richard Spargo, of Audubon, N. J., formerly Sara Bevan of Plymouth, died at her home in Audubon yesterday morning [February 8, 1932] of complications. She is survived by her husband, a daughter Florence, a son Walter, her sister and brothers, Mrs. John A. Davis and Walter Bevan, both of Plymouth, and David J. Bevan of DeMuns Corners, Dallas.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 9, 1932, Page 3.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Ignatz Popkowski
Ignatz Popkowski, 52, of 321 Beade Street, Plymouth, died yesterday afternoon [February 8, 1932]of asthma. Ill for a number of years, he had been unable to leave his bed for a month. He was a member of St. Mary's church, Branch 547, Z. N. P., and lived in this country for thirty-five years. Surviving are his wife, three sons, Frank, Stanley, and Walter, and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 9 with a high mass of requiem at 9:30 in St. Mary's church Rev. S. A. Dreier will be celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery, Plymouth township.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 9, 1932, Page 3.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Michael A. Kennedy
Michael A. Kennedy, 40, died yesterday morning [February 8, 1932] at his home, 54 Chapel street, East End. Mr. Kennedy had been laid up at his home for four years due to a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Kennedy was employed for a number of years by M. J. McLaughlin, local undertaker. He was a member of Holy Savior church and the church societies. Surviving are his wife and the following children: William, Anthony, Helen, Catherine and Thomas; his mother, Mrs. Catherine Kennedy, city, and the followning brothers and systers: Joseph and Anthony, city; Mrs. John Lane, Archbald; Anna, a registerd nurse in New York; Elizabeth, Carbondale, and Margaret, at home.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 9, 1932, Page 3.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Philmore Readman
Philmore Readman, 76, died at his home in East Dallas, yesterday morning [February 8, 1932] of complications. He was a life long resident of that section. He was a member of the First Reformed church, Conyngham. He is survived by his widow and one brother, John, of Conyngham. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2. Rev. Judson Bailey of Orange will officiate and interment will be in Fern Knoll cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 9, 1932, Page 3.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Elmer H. Pryor
Elmer H. Pryor, 63, died at his home, 32 Bennett street, city, yesterday morning [February 8, 1932] following eighteen month's illness of complications. He was a proprietor of the Sterling garage. Mr. Pryor was born in White Haven in 1869, the son of Theodore and Mary Morris Pryor, and took up his residence in this city thirty-two years ago. He was a conductor on the Central Railroad of New Jersey and later the Laurel Line, retiring three years ago. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Surviving are his wife, the former Rose Schuler, and a brother, Charles J. Pryor, of this city.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 9, 1932, Page 3.
Submitted by Claire Moran

L. M. Williams Dies Suddenly
Purchasing Agent for A. J. Sordoni Co. Victim of Heart Attack
Loren M. Williams, 53, of 50 Meyers street, Forty Fort, died suddenly yesterday morning in the office of A. J. Sordoni Construction Co., Owens street, Forty Fort, of a heart attack. Mr. Williams was purchasing agent for the firm and had only been in his office a short while when stricken. He was born in Loyalville and had been a resident of Forty Fort for thirty-two years where he took a prominent part in community activities. He had been with the Sordoni company for a number of years. Mr. Williams was a member of Wyoming lodge, F. & A. M., Keystone Consistory at Scranton and Irem Temple. Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Edith Hawke, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Lambert Bowman, Weintz; Mrs. Mary Hirlinger, Red Rock; Mrs. Ralph H. Rood, Dallas; Herbert R. Williams, Scranton and Roger K. Williams of Loyalville.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 9, 1932, Page 3.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Gwen Morgan
87-Year-Old Woman Killed By Automobile
Victim Walking Along Highway Toward Shavertown When Hit
Mrs. Gwen Morgan, 87, of Holcomb's Grove, between Shavertown and Trucksville, was killed last night [February 8, 1932] at 7 when hit by automobile operated by John Piscarek of Fernbrook. The octogenarian had left her home and ws walking along the highway toward Shavertown. Piscarek was carrying three companions in his automobile. He declared he was blinded by lights of an approaching automobile and did not see the woman. Piscarek was arrested by Patrolman Francis McCarthy of Kingston township. Arraigned before Frand Neyhard, justice of the peace, at Fernbrook, Piscarek was released in $5,000 bail to appear before one of the county judges today. Attorney James F. McQuade represented Piscarek at the hearing.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 9, 1932, Page 14
Submitted by Claire Moran

George Visnouskas
Ashley Man Run Down by Motor Car Dies of Skull Fracture
Visnouskas Dies of Injuries
A fractured skull and internal injuries suffered on Sunday night when hit by an automobile on Main road, Preston, caused the death in Homeopathic hospital yesterday [February 8, 1932] of George Visnouskas, 40, of 12 Green street, Ashley. Vincent Shock of R. D. 2, Wapwallopen, operator of the automobile which hit Visnouskas, took the man to the hospital and then reported to Hanover township police. He was released in bail yesterday to appear before one of the county judges. When taken to the hospital Visnouskas was identified by a lodge book in his pocket. It contained two addresses but before the man died police were able to fimd his family at the Ashley address. Visnouskas leaves a wife and children Anna, Mary, Nellie, Aldona, Isabelle and Joseph; also two brothers, Charles and Joseph Visnouskas, both of Massachusetts.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 9, 1932, Page 14
Submitted by Claire Moran

Charles Smidoski
Throat Cut with Knife, Man Dies in Hospital
Charles Smidoski, 36, of 126 Darling street, died in General hospital yesterday [February 8, 1932] of what police say was a self-inflicted wound. The man was found i upstairs of his home last Thursday night with his throat cut and withe a pocket knife lying nearby. He leaves a wife and several children.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, February 9, 1932, Page 22
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Mary Rusnak
West Side Woman Dies On Way To Hospital
Mrs. Mary Rusnak, aged resident of Edwardsville, died suddenly yesterday morning [February 19, 1932] about 10 shortly after she was stricken with a heart attack. Mrs. Rusnak, who lived with ther niece, Mrs. Harry Drugach, 223 Jackson street, Edwardsville, was on her way to consult an oculist, who was treating her eyes. On Main street near Grove she collapsed. Forrest Bair of Edwardsville and Andrew Antko, of Larksville, carried her into the office of Dr. Vivian P. Edwards. Dr. Edwards ordered her removed to Nesbitt hsopital and she died before arriving at the institution. Deputy Coroner Charles Doran said death was due to heart disease. She was born in Austria and had lived in this country for more than thirty-five years. Her husband died several years ago. The funeral will be held from the home on Monday morning at 9 with a requiem high mass in St. Mary's Greek Catholic church, Kingston. Rev. Emil Semetkovsky will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, February 20, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Fritz Dorish Dies
Fritz Dorish, 45, died last night [February 26, 1932] at his home, 11 Swoyer street, Swoyersville, following a short illness. Surviving are his wife and the following children: John, Washie, Anna Fritz, Jr., and Mary, also two brothers, Samuel and Michael of Austria. He was a resident of Swoyersville for twenty-five years and was a communicant of St. Nicholas Greek Catholic church, Swoyersville.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, February 27, 1932, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Death Claims Thomas Byron
Dies in Nanticoke State Hospital After Short Illness
Thomas Byron, 35, died at Nanticoke State hospital yesterday morning [February 17, 1932], following a short illness of complications. He was born in Alden and lived for many years in Nanticoke. Several years ago he moved to the home of his sister, Mrs. Alex Litchkoski, 27 John street, Sheatown, and was an employee of Glen Alden Coal Co. for many years. He wsa member of St. Francis church, Nanticoke and Holy Name society. Besides his father, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters; Edward and James of Sheatown; Mrs. Joseph Garnett, Nanticoke; Mrs. J. McCoy, South Amboy, N. J.; Mrs. C. Gardner, California; Mrs. N. Pissott, Butte, Montana; Mrs. M. J. McDonald, Wilkes-Barre, and Mrs. Alex Litchkowski.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Wilhelmina G. Weichel
Mrs. Wilhelmina Griffin Weichel, 44, wife of Edgar C. Weichel, Scranton, assistant general manager of Hudson Coal Co., died on Monday afternoon [February 15, 1932] in Scranton State hospital. She was stricken ill on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Weichel was a native of Scranton and attended Bloomsburg State Teachers' College and University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. She was a member of Elm Park M. E. church, Century club and Harmony chapter, O. E. S. of Wyoming. She is survived by her husband and four children: Miss Wilhelmina, social editor of the Scranton Republican; Eleanor, Edgar, Jr., Frederick; a brother, Thomas Griffin of New York and a sister, Mrs. J. Robert Simpson of Dalton. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 at the home, 234 Harrison avenue, Scranton. Rev. Peter K. Emmons will officiate. Interment will be in Abington Hills cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Ruth Jenkins
Ruth Jenkins, 21 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jenkins, of 412 Railroad street, Plymouth, died yesterday morning [February 17, 1932] of convulsions. Beside her parents she is survived by her brothers, Donald, Edward, George, John, Ben and William. Private funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 with Rev. W. C. Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Shawnee cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Miss Mary Hunt
Miss Mary Hunt, 39, of 532 Luzerne avenue, West Pittston, died yesterday morning [February 17, 1932]in Pittston hospital. She was born in Pittston being the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hunt. She was a member of St. John's church and the Blessed Virgin Sodality and Catholic Junior League. She is survived by her uncle, George Helme, with whom she lived, and an aunt, Miss Mary Bushnell of West Pittston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Florence Collins Stout
Mrs. Florence Collins Stout, 76, wife of D. W. Stout, died at her home in Green Ridge, Scranton, on Tuesday night, [February 16, 1932] of complications. She was born in Beach Haven and lived in Nanticoke for thirty years before moving to Scranton eighteen years ago. Surviving are her husband and one brother, I. H. Collins, of Nanticoke. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 from Kelchner funeral parlors, Berwick. Interment will be in Beach Haven cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Joseph Kowalchik
Joseph, 12 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kowalchik of Newtown, died yesterday morning [Feburary 17, 1932] at 6 in Berwick hospital of complications. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 8:30 with a requiem high mass in Slovak church at Mocanaqua. Interment in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

William H. Hess
William H. Hess, 55, died yesterday afternoon [February 17, 1932] at 5:45 at his home, 66 Thomas avenue, Kingston, following an illness of complications. Beside his wife Mr. Hess is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Leah Page, of Trenton, N. J., and two sons, Andrew of Montrose and Earl at home.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Michael Slimak
Michael Slimak, 57, died yesterday afternoon [February 17, 1932] at his home, 25 Snyder street, Larksville, following an illness of complications. Besides his wife, Agnes, he is survived by the following children: Peter, Alexander, Michael, Jr., Mary, Anna, Theresa, Helen, and Elizabeth. Funeral will be held from the home on Saturday morning at 9 with a requiem high mass in St. John's Russian church, Edwardsville. Interment will be in the church cemetery, at Pringle.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Frederick Jacob
Frederick Jacob, 73, died last night [February 17, 1932] at 6:05 at his home, 47 Eley street, Kingston, following an illness of complications. Mr. Jacob was born in Saarbiuchen, Germany, and came to his country when 13 years of age. For many years he conducted a hotel on Hazle street. He was a member of St. Nicholas' church and was affiliated with the Moose and Eagles lodges of this city. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Mrs. Edward Toole, Mrs. Thomas Benson, Fred, of California; Henry of Ardmore; Mrs. George Van Doorn, of Newark; Conrad, Mrs. Frank Featherstone, Charles and Mrs. Frances Scanlon; also the following brothers and sisters: Henry, Gottlieb and Matthew, Wilkes-Barre; Louis of Exeter; Edward of Fall River, Mass.; Mrs. Smallcomb, West Pittston; Mrs. Charles Hesser, Albany, N. Y., and Mrs. Catherine Snyder of Wilkes-Barre.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Alvah Hunter
Alvah Hunter, 63, of 188 High street, died yesterday [February 17, 1932] at noon in Mercy hospital of a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been a patient at the hospital one week. Born in Wyoming county Mr. Hunter lived most of his life in this city where he was employed as a carpenter. Surviving are his wife; two brother, John, of Wilkes-Barre and Charles, of Philadelphia; also a sister, May, of this city.l The fuenral will be held from Kniffen's funeral chapel on Saturday afternoon at 2. Interment will be in Mount Greenwood cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Patrick Reilly
Patrick Reilly died yesterday morning [February 17, 1932] at 6 at his home, 12 Railroad street, Hudson, following a lingering illness of complications. Mrs. Reilly was a lifelong resident of Hudson and was a member of Sacred Heart church. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Thomas; Mrs. Charles Davis, City; Mrs. Eugene Thiel and Mrs. Gertrude Dorang. The body has been removed to the home of Mrs. Thiel, 4 Cotton avenue, Hudson.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Leonard Jablonski
Following a brief illness of complications Leonard, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jabloski, 6 Pine avenue, Nanticoke, died on Tuesday night [February 16, 1932]. Funeral will be held from the home of the parents, today at noon with services in St. Stanislaus church. Rev. V. L. Biczysko will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Miss Stephania Rzadkiewicz
Miss Stephania Rzadkiewicz, 23, of 1203 Market street, Nanticoke, died on Tuesday night [February 16, 1932]following an illness of complications. She was born in Nanticoke and was a member of St. Mary's Church. Besides her mother she is survived by the following sisters and brother: Frances, Veronica, Irene, and Narciss
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. James Quinn
Mrs. James Quinn, 53, of 22 Walnut street, Wilkes-Barre township, died yesterday afternoon [February 17, 1932] in Mercy hospital, following an operation performed about three weeks ago. Mrs. Quinn was born and reared in Georgetown section and was a member of St. Joseph's church, Altar and Rosary Society, Ladies auxiliary, Statzer lodge, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, 285. Surviving are her husband, James and the following children: Susan, Joseph, and Mary at home, John of Stroudsburg State Teacher's college and two sisters, Mrs. Patrick Navin, Georgetown, and Mrs. John Gorham, Ashley.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Paul Kredlo
Paul Kredlo, 69, of 42 Chapel street, Pittston, died yesterday morning [February 17, 1932]. He had lived in Pittston for fifty years and was one of the best known and respected residents of the Junction section. He leaves his wife and the following children: John, president of the Pennsylvania Roman and Greek Catholic Union; Michael, and Joseph, of Chicago; Paul, at home; Mrs. Joseph Serbin, of Exeter; Mrs. Mary Martin, of Falls, and Mrs. Katherine Kublick, of Duryea; also one brother in Europe. Funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 9. A solemn high mass will be sung in St. John's Slovak church at 9:30. Burial will be in the church cemetery at Exeter.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, February 18, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Physician Dies At Forty Fort (Dr. John L. Batterton)
Dr. John L. Batterton, 60, Succumbs after Short Illness
Dr. John L. Batterton, 60, retired physician, died yesterday morning [February 18, 1932] at his home, 40 East Pettebone street, Forty Fort, following a short illlness of complications. Dr. Batterton was a member of one of the oldest families of the city. He attended St. Mary's high school and Wyoming seminary. He then entered Baltimore Medical college and upon his graduation took up a post graduate course at Jefferson Medical college, Philadelphia. He practiced here for many years, but had not been in active practice of recent years. He was a member of St. Mary's church, Knights of Columbus, Elks, and Holy Name society. He is survived only by his wife. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning with a requiem high mass in St. Mary's church at 10 and interment in the family plot in St. Mary's cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 19, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Mary Ellen Duffy
Mrs. Mary Ellen Duffy, 67, of South Scranton, sister of Michael J. Mc McCrea, Pittston representative of the Scranton Times, died at 2 yesterday morning [February 18, 1932] in Scranton State hospital after an illness of complications. Born and reared in Minooka she was the daughter of the late John and Margaraet McCrea, early settlers of that town. Mrs. Duffy is well known in Plains and the upper end of the county having many relatives there. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. James Gaffney, Pittston; Mrs. Michael Reap, South Scranton; Mrs. Patrick Houlihan, Binghamton; Mrs. John Winger, South Scranton; Nellie and Mary at home; Martin a member of the police force of the Pittston Company, and Hubert at home. She also leaves two brothers, M. J. McCrea and Thomas McCrea, of Minooka. Her funeral will be held on Monday morning at 9 from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Michael Reap, 2320 Pittston avenue, South Scrabntobn. A requiem mass will be sung at 9:30 in St. Joseph's church, Minooka. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 19, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. William P. Davis
Mrs. Jonathon Johnson of Jones street yesterday recieved word of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. William P. Davis, which occured at her home in Casa Grande, Arizona, on February 7 [1932]. Mrs. Davis was a former will known resident of this city. She is survived by her husband. Burial was at Casa Grande.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 19, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Anthony Posloski
Anthony Posloski, 60, of 24 Parrish street, Plymouth, died of complications yesterday morning [February 18, 1932]. He is survived by a wife and children, Joseph, Mrs. C. A. Minthin, Mrs. William Tanishida, Port Chester, N. Y.; Mrs. Anna Dessix, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Alex Golumbeski, Nanticoke; Mrs. Raymond Kalver, Hanover Green; three grandchildren and a sister Catherine in Europe.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 19, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Anna McAndrew Robinson
Mrs. Anna McAndrew Robinson, 60, died yesterday afternoon [February 18, 1932] at 12:50 at her home, 56 Pearl street, East End, after a short illness of complilcations. She had lived in this city for forty-three years. She was a member of Holy Savior church, the Altar and Rosary society and the L. C. B . A. A brother James McAndrew, died three years ago. She is survived by a sister, Sarah McAndrew, with whom she lived, and a brother, Thomas McAndrew, of North Meade street; also by several nieces and nephews in this city and Scranton.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 19, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Anna Mosurath
Mrs. Anna Mosurath, 64, died early yesterday morning [February 18, 1932] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew V. Durko (sic), 36 Charles street, Ashley, following an illness of complications. She was a member of Ashley Presbyterian church. Surviving are two children: Alfred and Mrs. Andrew V. Durako (sic) and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison of Cresco. The funeral will be held from the home of Mrs. Durako on Saturday afternoon at 2. Rev . Robert Graham, pastor of Ashley Presbyterian church, will officiate. Interment will be in White Haven cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 19, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Neill O'Donnell
Mrs. Neill O'Donnell, former resident of East End, died yesterday [February 18, 1932] at her home in Sumter, S. C. Mrs. O'Donnell was a native of South Carolina and was a member of a prominent family of that state. Mr. O'Donnell left this city about forty years ago and has since resided in Sumter. He is a brother of Dennis O'Donnell of Hazleton and the late Rev. William O'Donnell, former pastor of Holy Cross church, Scranton. Bishop Monaghan of Wilmingtron, Del., is also a close relative of the family.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 19, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Patrick Martin
Mrs. Patrick Martin died yesterday morning [February 17, 1932] at 9:30 at her home, 535 Hoyt street, Pringle, of acute indigestion. She was alifelong resident of Pringle and was a member of St. Ignatius church, Kingston. She is survived by four sons and one daughter: Mrs. Hugh Carr, city; James, Harry, Frank, and Edward, at hme; also the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Catherine Stoltz, Mrs. John Chadwick, Mrs. William Dando, John and Patrick, and William of Detroit.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 19, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Catherine Boczar
Mrs. Catherine Boczar, 50, died at her home, 348 North Main street, Plains, on Wednesday night [February 17, 1932] after an illness of complications. She is survived by a son, Stanley, and a daughter, Mrs. Stanley Yencha. The funeral will be held from the home on Saturday morning with a requiem high mass in SS. Peter and Paul's church, Plains. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 19, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Constance Dziekonski
Mrs. Constance Dziekonski, 85, died yesterday morning [February 17, 1932] at 7:30 at Retreat Almshouse. She formerly lived at Plains and had been at the Almshouse since June, 1927. Relatives or friends are asked to communicate with Dr. P. W. Green, superintendent.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 19, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran

William H. Smith
William H. Smith, 45, died yesterday morning [February 16, 1932] at his home in Dallas of complications. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Arthur Kibbler, Forty Fort; Mrs. William De Reemer, Wyoming; John, Marion, Caroline, Rebecca, Katherine, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Katherine Smith, 621 Blackman street, city; brothers, Hiram, Walter, David, Elmer; two sisters, Jane and Mrs. Floyd Kimble, all of Wilkes-Barre. A brother, Thomas Smith, rock contractor of Ashley, died two years ago. The funeral will be held from the home in Dallas on Friday afternoon at 2. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery, Dallas. The funeral will be private.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, February 17, 1932, Page 2.
Submitted by Claire Moran

The funeral of William H. Smith will be held from his home, 10 Mill street, Dallas, this afternoon at 2. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery. Children will not be admitted to the services because of measles in the home. Mr. Smith died at his home, on Tuesday morning [February 16, 1932] at 5 of complications. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Anna Reynolds, and the following children: Mrs. Arthur Kibbler of Forty Fort, Mrs. William De Remer of Wyoming, John, Marion, Carolyn, Rebecca, and Kathryn all at home; one grandchild, and the following brothers and sisters: David, Hiram, Walter, Elmer, Wilkes-Barre; Alex, Huntsville; Mrs. Floyd KIimball, Miss Jane Smith and his mother, Mrs. Catherine Smith, at home.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 19, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Anthony Wychilinski
Anthony Wychilinski, 54, of Cemetery Roiad, Mocanaqua, died at his home early yesterday morning [February 18, 1932]. He was born in Poland and lived in Mocanaqua for twenty-five years. He was employed as a miner in West End Coal Co. mines. Besides his wife, he is survived by several children. He was a member of St. Mary's Polish church at Mocanaqua.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 19, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Frank Decker, Salesman, Dies
World War Veteran Passes Away in Pittston Hospital
Frank Decker, 36, respected resident of Wyoming and a veteran of the World War, died in Pittston hospital at 6:45 yesterday morning [February 18, 1932]. Mr. Decker had been a patient in the hospital for two weeks. He was a native of Dunmore but had been a resident of Wyoming for many years. He was employed as a salesman for the Pure Food Products Co. and was well known throughout this section of the state. Enlisting in the United States Navy September 23, 1917, he served over seas during the war, being honorable discharged November 20, 1920. He was a member of St. Cecelia's R. C. church, Holy Name society, Wyoming Post 396, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Pittston Council, Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his wife, formerly Mary Tarleton, and three children, Billy, Ann and May; also the following brothers and sisters: Ambrose Hart, of Pittston; William Decker of Scranton; Mrs. William P. Sweeney, Mrs. John Rink, of Scranton; George Arnold, Mrs. Louis Hart, James, John, Jennie and Mary Hart of New York City; Mary Hart and Mrs. Frank Gaffey, of Pittston, and Harry Decker of New York. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning, from the home, 50 Dennison street, at 9, with services in St. Cecelia's R. C. church at 9:30. Interment will be in St. Ceceila's cemetery. Wyoming Monument Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduce a military funeral.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 19, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. George Pickering, 89, Dies at Plymouth
Mrs. George Pickering, 89, died last night [February 18, 1932] at 8:40 at her home, 591 East Main street, Plymouth, after eight weeks' illness of complications. Mrs. Pickering was born in Dudley, England, on April 16, 1842. She was married to Mr. Pickering at Stockton, England, on February 7, 1870. They came to this country in July, 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Pickering observed their sixty-second wedding anniversary on February 7 of this year. They have lived in the same house in Plymouth for fifty-nine years. Mrs. Pickering was a member of First Presbyterian church of Plymouth. Surviving are her husband and four children: Mrs. James Naugle, West Pittston; Mrs. Ralph Cooper, Plymouth; Mrs. Edna Evans and Albert, at home; two brothers, Walter Beachman of Plymouth and William of Vineland, N. J.; also several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Note: Obituary included picture.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, February 19, 1932, Page 8.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Edward Karalunis
Miner Killed by Automobile
Edward Karalunis, Fairmount Spring, Dies in Hospital
Injuiries suffered on Saturday when his automobile collided with another car on State highway between Retreat and Shickshinny caused the death yesterday [March 1, 1932] in Nanticoke hospital of Edward Karalunis, 22, of Fairmount Springs. Karalunis was returning home after working the night shift in Loomis mine, Glen Alden Coal Co. At West Nanticoke he picked up Martin Ivasak of Berwick, who was hitch-hiking home after working in Auchincloss mine, Glen Alden Coal. Co. Karalunis and Ivasak were thrown out in the crash and both were taken to Nanticoke hospital. Ivask was not seriously injured. Karalunis failed to regain consciousness. Karalunis leaves his mother, Mrs. Alex Karalunas formerly of Pierce street, Plymouth and following brother and sisters: Alexander, Raymond, Clarence, Jennie, George, Mary and Daniel. Funeral will be held from the Fairmount Springs home on Friday morning at 8:30. High mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Casimir's church, Plymouth, at 9:30. Interment in church cemetery at Muhlenburg.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 2, 1932, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Helen Rolland
Mrs. Helen Rolland died at her home, 436 North Pennsylvania avenue, yesterday morning [March 1, 1932] following three months' illness of complications. She was the wife of John Rolland, restaurant proprietor. Before her marrage she was Helen Cavan and had lived in this city nearly all her life. She was a member of St. John's church and the Altar and Rosary society. Surviving are her husband and the following children: John, Robert, William, Margaret, Helen, Eileen and Alice; her mother, Mrs. Edith Cavan, of Wyoming street; and the following brothers and sisters: Thomas, Eugene, James, Joseph, William Philip, Mrs. John Roache, Mrs. Andrew Litcheck and Mrs. Henry Kropp, all of Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Patrick Durkin of Philadelphia, and Mrs. George Clark of New York.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 2, 1932, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Hedwig Terkoski
Mrs. Hedwig Terkoski died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anthony Sulkowski, 122 West Green street, Nanticoke, yesterday [March 1, 1932] at noon. She was born in Poland seventy years ago and lived in Nanticoke for thirty-five years. She was a member of Holy Trinity church. She is survived by the following children: Joseph, Mrs. Anthony, Sulkowski, Mrs. John Orlowski; also seventeen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the home of her daughter at Nanticoke, on Friday morning leaving the house at 8:30. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated in Holy Trinity church by the rector, Rev. Roman Wieziolowski and interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 2, 1932, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Philip Maguire
Mrs. Philip Maguire, 25, 1492 Murray street, Forty-Fort, died last night [March 1, 1932] at 10:30 in Mercy hospital following a week's illnesss of complications. Mrs. Maguire was before her marriage Margaret Harkins of Forty Fort and was well known on the West Side. Surviving are her husband, Philip Maguire; her mother, Mrs. Daniel Harkins of Forty Fort; a sister, Mrs. Frank O'Connell of Larksville, and three brothers, Edward, John and Francis Harkins.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 2, 1932, Page 12.

Mrs. Philip Maguire, 1492 Murray street, Forty Fort, the former Miss Margaret Harkins, died in Mercy hospital on Tuesday night [March 1, 1932] at 10:30 following a few days' illness of complications. Mrs. Maguire was well known throughout the Wyoming Valley as an artist, having painted many notable portraits. Mrs. Maguire is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Daniel Harkins of Forty Fort; a sister, Mrs. Frank O'Connell, of Larksville and three brothers, Edward, John, and Francis Harkins. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning, with a requiem high mass to be celebrated in Holy Name church, Swoyerville, at 9:30. Interment will be in Pringle Hill cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 3, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Edmund McHugh
Edmund McHugh, 18 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. John McHugh of 58 Keating street, Larksville, died yesterday morning [March 1, 1932] of pneumonia. Surviving are the parents, brother and sisters, John, Margaret, Rita, Anastasia, Jean and Patrick. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 with interment in St. Vincent's cemetery, Larksville.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 2, 1932, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran

John W. Martuszewski
John W. Martuszewski, 44, died last night [March 1, 1932] at Retreat hospital of tuberculosis. He formerly lived at 44 Gilligan street, city, and contracted tuberculosis and was sent to Hamburg State sanitorium Berks county. While there he became deranged and was sent to Retreat on November 12, 1919, where he had since been a patient. He was born in Galacia, Austria, son of Michael and Tekia Martuszewski. Relatives or friends are asked to communicate with Dr. George T. Baskett, superintendent.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 2, 1932, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Baltazar Vretscher
Baltazar Vretscher, 53, of 324 Walnut street, Luzerne, died in General hospital on Monday night [February 29, 1932] of complications. He is survived by a wife in Austria. The funeral will be held from the home of Frank Podmenik, 324 Walnut street, Luzerne, on Thursday morning at 10 with interment in St. Ignatius cemetery, Pringle.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 2, 1932, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran

C. J. Behler, Parsons, Dies
Former Councilman and Business Man Passes Away
Charles J. Behler, former councilman of Parsons borough, died yesterday morning [March 1, 1932] at the family home, 217 Hollenback avenue, Parsons, following an illness of complications. Mrs. Behler was born in this city and had lived in Parsons for forty-eight years, being engaged in business for thirty-five years. For many years he was prominent in political affairs of Parsons borough. He was a member of Parsons lodge 623, P. O. S. of A. Surviving are his wife and the following children: William and Raymond of Kingston; Mrs. Jack Knapp, Detroit; Mrs. Leland Knapp, Daisy and Lucy at home; also eight grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 2, 1932, Page 12.
Submitted by Claire Moran

W. W. Parry Found Dead
Retired Roofing Contractor Passes Away at Home in Plymouth
William W. Parry, 78, a retired roofing contractor and a resident of Plymouth for more than forty years, was found dead by his wife yesterday morning [March 4, 1932] at 11:30 in the upstairs of his home at 59 Eno street. His health had been failing for some time and he had been seriously ill for three weeks. Mr. Parry was born at Slatington, York county, and when of middle age came to Plymouth. He was a member of Gaylor Avenue Baptist church and Knights of Pythias. Besides his wife he is survived by a brother, Joseph Parry, and a sister, Anna, both of New York.
Note: Obituary included a picture
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Esther Gruver
Mrs. Esther Gruver, 34, wife of William Gruver, of 14 Jones street, city, died yesterday morning [March 4, 1932] at 11 in Mercy hospital following six days' illness of complications. She was a member of St. Boniface church. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Marie, Gerald, Catherine, William, Pauline, and Regina; also the following brothers and sisters: Joseph Madden, John Madden, Mrs. George Brand, and Miss Mary Madden. The funeral will be held from the family home on Monday morning with a requiem high mass in St. Boniface's church at 9:30. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. John McAdaria
Mrs. John McAdaria, 38, of 771 Metcalf street, died yesterday morning [March 4, 1932] following a heart attack. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Joseph Snee, Jack, Catherine, George, Margaret, Blanch, and James. The funeral will be held from McLaughlin's funeral parlors this afternoon at 2:30. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Victoria Francine
Word was received here yesterday of the death of Mrs. Victoria Francine, 68, former resident of East South street, which occurred at the home of her son, Albert Francine, in Washington, D. C., yesterday morning [March 4, 1932] following an operation. Her husband and several children survive. Undertaker Charles Klein has gone to Washington and will bring the remains to this city.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Michael Fedenich
Michael Fedenich, 39, of 18 Jean street, Georgetown, died early yesterday afternoon at Retreat of complications. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mitroka. The funeral will be held from the home on Monday morning at 8:30 with a requiem high mass in St. John the Baptist Greek Catholic church, Georgetown, and interment in St. Mary's Greek Catholic cemetery at Dallas.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Leo Taboa
Leo Taboa, 13, son of Charles Taboa, 154 Railroad street, Duryea, died in Queensborough hospital, Jamaica, N. Y., on Thursday afternoon [March 3, 1932] at 4, after a short illness of diphtheria. The boy had lived in Duryea until four months ago when he went to New York to live with his sisters. He had been a student in Duryea junior high school. His mother died in April, 1931. Surviving are his father, and two sisters, Frances and Mary, of New York. Undertaker Dillis went to New York yesterday for the body. Private funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon by Rev. P. P. Niebrzydowski, pastor of Holy Rosary church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Maud Long
Mrs. Maud Long, 57, died suddenly yesterday afternoon [March 4, 1932] at her home, 67 Warren street, Parsons, of heart disease. Mrs. Long, who had been injured when getting off a street car on Washington's birthday, was recovering and yesterday came down stairs for several hours. In the afternoon she returned to her room. About ten minutes later, Mrs. McGuire with whom she lived, found her dead. Mrs. Long was born at Rittenhouse, near Hunlocks Creek and had lived here for about twenty years. He grandfather, William Koons, served a term as sheriff of Luzerne county. A brother, John Koons, died at his home in Waverly, N. Y. last August. Surviving are the following nephews and nieces: Harry Search, Wilkes-Barre; Ray Search, Erie; William Koons, Waverly, N. Y.; and Mrs. John Watkins of Lehighton. The funeral will be held from the home of Harry Search, 69 Barney street, city, Monday afternoon at 2. Interment will be in Bethel Hill cemetery, near Shickshinny.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Esther A. O'Keefe
Mrs. Esther A. O'Keefe, died yesterday afternoon [March 4, 1932] at 4 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Gibbons, 902 Pittston avenue, Scranton, of heart disease. She was the widow of Bernard O'Keefe of Wilkes-Barre and was born in Plymouth seventy-six years ago. Surviving are two children: Mrs. Frank Gibbons of Scranton and James B. O'Keefe of New York; also by two grandchildren, Frank and Mary Gibbons. The funeral will be held on Monday morning with a requiem high mass in St. John the Evangelist church, Scranton, at 9:30. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Phyllis Karabolski
Phyllis Karabolski, 16 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Karabolski of 112 Reynolds street, Plymouth, died yesterday morning [March 4, 1932] of complications. She is survived by her parents, brothers and sisters Leonard, Florence, Marie and Frank, Jr. The funeral will be held on Monday morning at 9:30 with a high mass of requiem in St. Mary's church at 10. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Amy C. Terwilliger
Mount Zion Woman Dies in Los Angeles
Mrs. Amy C. Terwilliger, 67, of Mt. Zion, died yesterday [March 4, 1932] at the home of her niece, Mrs. Francis Sweet, Los Angeles, Cal., after a week's illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Terwilliger left her [here] on December 19, last to visit her niece. Mrs. Terwilliger was born in Paris, France. She was married to James M. Terwilliger at Gibson, Susquehanna county, and moved to Pittston forty years ago where they conducted a general merchandising store, retiring twenty-three years ago. Following their retirement they remained in Pittston for some time and later moved to South Gibson. Seven years ago, the couple built a home at Mt. Zion. Mr. Terwilliger died there on January 8, 1929. Mrs. Terwilliger is survived only by several nieces and nephews. The body will be brought to Pittston for burial.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Michael Senk
Mrs. Michael Senk, 49, of 496 Carver street, Larksville, died of complications in General hospital yesterday morning [March 4, 1932]. She was born in Europe. She was a member of St. Stephen's Slovak church and St. Ann's lodge. Surviving are her husband and children, Anna, John, Joseph, Betty, Margaret, all at home; Mrs. Andrew Blazse of Kingston. Her mother, Mrs. Anna Slopkowski in Europe and a step-brother in Bridgeport, Conn., also survive. The funeral will be held on Monday morning at 8:30 with a high mass of requiem in St. Stephen's church, Plymouth, at 9. Interment will be in the parish cemetery, Lehman.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. J. H. Shellhammer
Mrs. Nora Hamon Shellhammer, wife of J. Harry Shellhammer, formerly of Evansville, near Berwick, died of complications at her home in Rochester, on Friday, February 28. The body was brought to Berwick and funeral services were held in Evansville Evangelical church on Wednesday. Interment was in Martzville cemetery. Suriving her husband and eight children: Lee. Delbert, Clark, Glenn, Donald, Cecil, Mildred, and Marie.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Juozas Burkszaitis
Juozas Burkszatis, 61, formerly of this city, died yesterday afternoon [March 4, 1932] at 12:30 at Retreat almshouse, of complications. Friends or relatives are asked to communicate with Dr. P. W. Greene, superintendent.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Timothy J. Shea
Timothy J. Shea, 25, died yesterday morning [March 4, 1932] at 11 at the family home, 31 Holland street, of complications. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Shea, Sr., a sister, Mrs. William Cunningham, and two brothers, Joseph and Leo. The funeral will be held on Monday morning from the family home with a requiem high mass in St. Patrick's church and interment in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Frank Mulhearn
Frank Mulhearn died yesterday [March 4, 1932] at his home in Lansford according to word received here. Mr. Mulhearn was a brother-in-law of John C. Ritchie of this city and Rev. C. A. McHugh of Mt. Pocono and had a large number of friends in this city. He is survived by one son, Daniel, of New York City. The funeral will be held on Monday morning at 9 from the home in Lansford.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Thomas F. Connor Dies
At midnight occurred the death of Thomas F. Connor, of chronic myocarditis at the home of his sister, Mrs. Anna McAndrew, 433 Chestnut avenue, Kingston. Mr. Connor had resided in Kingston for the last fifteen years and prior to that time was a resident of Waterbury, Conn. He was a member of St. Ignatius church, Kingston and Holy Name society. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters, P. J. Connor, and Mrs. Anna McAndrew, Kingston, Sister Mary O'Melia, of New Philadephia.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, March 5, 1932, Page 25.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Kiziah Yeager Dies
Mrs. Kiziah Yeager, aged 83, died last night [March 8, 1932] at 6:30 at the home of her son George at Albert following an illness of complications. Mrs. Yeager had been a resident of Albert fifty years and was a member of Albert M. E. church. Surviving are a son George, a daughter, Mrs. David Williams, Sugar Notch; and brother, Michael Huffman, Ashley; Wesley Huffman, Buttonwood; and Louis, Plymouth, and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held with services at the home of her son on Friday afternoon at 1:30. Services will be held in Albert M. E. church at 2 by Rev. C. C. Volz. Interment will be in Rippletown cemetery at Albert.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 9, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Charles D. Liem Dies
Charles D. Liem, 71, died yesterday morning [March 8, 1932] at 11 at his home, 253 South Washington street, following a long illness of complications. Mr. Leim was well known as a sign painter following the trade of father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife and one sister, Mrs. Louis Tisch, city. The remains have been removed to the home of a brother-in-law, Frank Maino, at 18 Lehigh street, from where the funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Carl J. Schindler will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 9, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Philip Lach
Fall Down Steps At Home Fatal
A fractured skull suffered several days ago when he fell down a flight of steps in his home caused the death in General hospital yesterday [March 13, 1932] of Philip Lach, 48, of 389 Hillside avenue, Edwardsville. He was taken to the hospital on Saturday morning. He leaves a wife and the following children, Michael Joseph, Olga, Zina, Walter and George. Dr. A. J. Valibus, deputy corner of Edwardsville, investigated.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 14, 1932, Page 20.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Louis L. Bevier
Pittston Man Found Dead; Shot In Temple
Louis L. Bevier, aged about 65, a prominent resident of Pittston was found dead last night [March 16, 1932] at 11:30 at his home, 503 Luzerne avenue, West Pittston, with a bullet wound in the right temple. Mr. Bevier's body was found slumped in a chair at his home, by Chief of Police John J. Stutz and Patrolmen William Jacobs and James Williams of West Pittston who went to the home on request of a relative. A .38 calibre revolver was found on the floor near his chair. Dr. J. R. Beaver was summoned and reported that Bevier had been dead for more than twenty-four hours. He was living alone as his wife, also in ill health, is reported recuperating at a sanitarium. Mr. Bevier was chief clerk of Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. at Coxton. He was president of Pittston Kiwanis club in 1930 and was also a member of West Pittston Presbyterian church and the various Masonic bodies. His wife is his only survivor.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, March 17, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Joseph Yebenec
Stabbed Man Is Tetanus Victim
Joseph Yebenec Dies as Result of Wounds Suffered in Free for All
Joseph Yebenec, 40, of 399 South Meade street, died in Wyoming Valley Homeopathic hospital last night [March 17, 1932] as a result, police say, of stab wounds suffered in a fight at his boarding house on March 7. Ignatz Turan, a boarder at the South Meade street address, arrested by Motorcycle Patrolman Reiser after Yebenec was taken to the hospital, is being detained in Luzerne county jail. Charged with inflicting the stab wounds, Turan, when arraigned in police court, was held without bail pending outcome of Yebenec's wounds. Tetanus was given as cause of Yebenec's death. This developed several days ago. Dr. I. C. Morgan, county corner, was notified of Yebenec's death and the body is being held in the hospital until this morning when a post mortem will probably be ordered. Police say they were informed that Yebernec had participated in a free for all fight and that Turan is alleged to have wielded a knife. [Two more lines in the article are unreadable.]
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, March 18, 1932, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran

George Palko Dies
George Palko, died yesterday afternoon [March 17, 1932] at 1 at his home, 164 Poland street, Swoyerville. He was a member of Holy Trinity church, Swoyerville, and is survived by a wife and three children, John, Frank, and Anna at home.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, March 18, 1932, Page 28.
Submitted by Claire Moran

William Watkins
Mine Foreman Dies Suddenly
William Watkins, 52, of Kingston, Pneumonia Victim
Funeral services for William Watkins, well known mine foreman will be held at his residence, 67 Price street, Kinigston, on Tuesday afternoon at 1. Interment will be in Forty Fort cemetery. Mrs. Watkins, 52, died early Saturday morning [March 19, 1932] at his home, following a brief illness of pneumonia. He had been for many years a foreman at Pine Ridge colliery of Hudson Coal Co.

He was born in Wales and came to this country when a child. He resided in Edwardsville and Plymouth for many years and moved to Kingston fifteen years ago. Mr. Watkins was a member of Hillside lodge of Old Fellows and Bethesda Congregational church, Edwardsville. A number of years ago, Mr. Watkins received a Carnegie award of a gold medal and cash award when he aided in rescuing several men who were entombed in a Kingston Coal Co. mine.

Surviving are his wife and two sons, David and Daniel; his mother Mrs. Anna Watkins, of Edwardsville, and the following brothers and sisters: John, Larksville; Thomas, Joseph, Edward, Walter, Robert, and David, Edwardsville; Miss Loretta Watkins and Mrs. Rhoda Spinks, both of New York City; Fred, California; Mrs. Blaine Williams, Kingston; Mrs. Caroline Williams, Edwardsville, and Mrs. Nase Dixon, Larksville.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. John A. Walsh
Mrs. John A. Walsh died yesterday afternoon [March 20, 1932] at 2:30 at her home, 511 Packer street, Avoca, after a week's illness of pneumonia. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Grace; her step-father, A. B. Curley, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. John McCabe, Detroit; Mrs. William Richards, Avoca; Mrs. James Born and Gertrude Curley, New York City; Grace Curley, Scranton; Harry, Thomas, Joseph, and John all of Avoca. The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 9 from the home with a requiem high mass in St. Mary's church at 9:30. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Emma L. Masters
Mrs. Emma L. Masters, 88, died yesterday afternoon [March 20, 1932] at 2:45 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Baer, at Koonsville, after several week's illness. Mrs. Masters was a life long resident of the Koonsville section and was a member of Reburn M. P. church. She is survived by a son, Guy, of Hoboken, N. J., five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning with services at Koonsville M. P. church at 10-. Interment will be in Sorber's cemetery, Reyburn.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Esther L. Knapp
Mrs. Esther L. Knapp, 80, widow of Frank T. Knapp, ex-sheriff of Wyoming county and a former resident of Kingston died on Saturday night [March 19, 1932] at her home at Lake Winola. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. J. W. Ryder, at home. Mrs. Knapp was a the former Miss Esther DeWitt of Exeter. Both she and her husband attended Wyoming seminary. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Josephine Zemantouskas
The funeral of Mrs. Josephine Zemantouskas will be held on Tuesday morning from the home, 118 Kent lane, with a requiem high mass in Holy Trinity church and interment in the church cemetery at Georgetown. Mrs. Zemantouskas, 57, died late Friday night [March 18, 1932] in Mercy hospital of complications. She is survived by the following children: Joseph, Panama; John and Mrs. William Nealy, Pottsville; Anthony, Stella and Mrs. Stanley Smith, all at home.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Zigmund Alesksimuas
The funeral of Zigmund Alesksimuas will be held tomorrow morning at 9 from the home, 117 Cedar street, Exeter. After a requiem mass in St. Casimir's church, Pittston, burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Alesksimuas died on Friday night [March 18, 1932] after an illness of complications. He had lived in Exeter since coming to America from Lithuania in 1901. Besides his wife, he leaves the following children: Mrs. Michael Chosuosze of Boston; Joseph, John and Anna at home.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

William T. Morgan
William T. Morgan, 60, died yesterday morning [March 20, 1932] at his home, 47 South Sherman street, after a short illness of pneumonia. The death of Mr. Morgan is a loss which will be severely felt by a legion of friends. His sterling character and kindly disposition endeared him to his associates in a large measure. He was a resident of the Heights for twenty years, coming here from Bangor, Pa., where he settled upon coming to this country from Tregarth, North Wales. He was formerly employed at the old Trethaway tin factory at Parsons until the fire destroyed that plant. For some time he had been employed at the D. & H. sheet metal shop at Parsons. His church activities will be missed as he was a devout member of First Welsh Presbyterian church. Knights of Malta and Loyal Order of Moose were his fraternal affiliations. Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. E. G. Watkins, and two sons, Richard P., and W. Roslyn, all of Wilkes-Barre; also by two sisters, in Oldham, England. Funeral services will be held at the residence on Wednesday morning at 10. Interment will be in Bangor cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Dr. M. J. Keefer
Funeral services for Dr. M. J. Keefer, 78, who died on Friday [March 18, 1932] at his home in Benton township, Columbia county, will be held this afternoon at 2. Interment will be in Hamline cemetery. He was a former resident of this city. He is survived by his wife and four children: Pearl Keefer, of Brooklyn; Edmund Keefer, of Benton township; Nathan J. Keefer, of Harrisburg, and Mrs. Frank Pealer, at home. Five grandchildren also survive, as does a brother, Bruce of Wilkes-Barre. It is requested that no flowers be sent.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Joseph Ruggiero
Joseph, two months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Ruggiero, of 22 East Oak street, Pittston, died at 5 yesterday morning [March 20, 1932] of convulsions. Besides his parents he is survived by several brothers and sisters. The child had been ill for several days, suffering from a heavy cold. At 2 yesterday morning the home of Samuel Calabara, located across the street from the Ruggiero residents, was dynamited. The funeral will beheld tomorrow with services in St. Rocco's church and burial in St. John's cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.

Dies After Dynamiting
Infant's Ailment Believed Aggravated by Explosion at Pittston House
Suffering from an ailment which is believed to have been aggravated as a result of the dynamiting of a dwelling opposite the home, Joseph, two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Ruggierio, 22 Oak street, Pittston, died yesterday morning [March 20, 1932] at the family home two hours after the explosion occurred. A small charge of dynamite shortly before 3 ripped a hole in the porch of the double dwelling at 19-21 Oak street, Pittston. The charge is believed to have been set off by strike agitators. James DeRosa, his wife and five children occupied the residence at 19 Oak street. Sam Calamara, his wife and several small children reside at 21 Oak street. Both families were thrown from bed but escaped injury. Windows in both sides were broken. Both DeRosa and Calamara are idle mine workers, neither having worked in recent months.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 20.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Sebastian Modla
Sebastian Modla, 36, of 225 West Union street, Nanticoke, died at his home on Saturday night [March 19, 1932] following an illness of complications. He was born in Nanticoke and was a member of St. Joseph's Slovak church and Slovak Catholic union. He is survived by his wife and two children, Rita and Thomas; also his father, Thomas Modla; two brothers, Andrew and John; and three (sic) sisters, Anna, Agnes, Mary and Sophie.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Michael Haszay
Michael Haszay, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Haszay, Main road, Mocanaqua, died on Saturday morning [March 19, 1932] following an illness of pneumonia. Besides the parents, he is survived by several brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held this morning with services in the Church of Ascension at Mocanaqua. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Death Claims J. H. Pearce
Father of Fred J. Pearce, Councilman of Exeter Borough
James H. Pearce, 79, father of Fred J. Pearce, councilman of Exeter borough, died on Saturday night [March 19, 1932] at his son's home, 973 Exeter avenue, following a brief illness. Mr. Pearce was able to be about until Saturday afternoon at 5 when he fell in the home. Immediately his condition became alarming and he passed away six hours later. He was born in Woodhall, Stupen county, N. Y., on January 24, 1853. He came to Pittston when a young man and for fifty years was employed in the office at Coxton Yards, of Lehigh Valley Railroad. He retired from this position on May 1, 1927. His wife, the former Margaret Oister of Pittston, died on March 23, 1923. Mr. Pearce is survived by the following children: Fred J., with whom he lived; George Pearce of Chicago, Mrs. Leona Phillips, of West Pittston; also two step brothers, Gent C. Brown, of Addison, N. Y., and D. C. Brown, of Woodhall, Stupen county, N. Y. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with services at the home in charge of Rev. W. E. Capper, pastor of Pittston Baptist church. Interment will be in West Pittston cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

John O'Malley
John O'Malley died yesterday afternoon [March 20, 1932] at the home of his son, James, 133 Price street, Kingston, after one day's illness of pneumonia. He was born in Ireland and came to this counry when a young man, living on the West Side for many years. He was employed as a gateman for D. L. & W. Railroad and attended to his duties until Friday. He is survived by two children, James and Mrs. C. J. Brady, both of Kingston; also the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Mary Sheridan, Pringle; Mrs. A. L. Catlen, Connecticut; Mrs. John Ryan and William O'Malley, New York city, and P. J. O'Malley of Scranton.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Edward Gilroy
Edward Gilroy, 45, Lehigh Valley trainman, died last night [March 20, 1932] at 8 at his home on Stark street, East Pittston, of complicatios. Surviving are his wife and six children; his mother, Mrs. Mary Gilroy, and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. James Noone and Mrs. J. R. Reid, Scranton; Mrs. William Coney, Mary, James, Peter and Leo, all of Pittston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Peter Strome
Mine Injuries Fatal to Former Ashley Man
Peter Strome of Amelia avenue, Scranton, formerly of Ashley, died yesterday morning at 8 in Scranton of injuiries received two hours previously in Ligus Creek colliery at Scranton where he was employed. Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Louise Mead, of Scranton; a son Paul; his mother Mrs. James Strome, and the following brothers and sisters: George, Plymouth; Fred, Ray, at home; Mrs. George Lehman, Ashley; Marie, Philadelphia and Aileen, at home. The body was taken to the home of his mother, 29 West Liberty street, Ashley.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Mary Ann Howell Dies
Mrs. Mary Ann Howell, aged 74, widow of John J. Howell, died last night at 11:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry E. Cuddelback, 137 Elm street, West Pittston, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Howell was born in St. Bride's Major, South Wales, on May 10, 1858. She had resided in West Pittston since 1886. Her husband died 17 years ago. She was a member of West Pittston Presbyterian church for many years. The remains have been removed to the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. B. Evans, 118 Philadelphia avenue, West Pittston, where the funeral will be held. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. W. B. Evans, West Pittston; David M. Howell, secretary of Y. M. C. A. Pittsburgh; Samnuel J. Howell, Berwick and W. B. Evans (sic), West Pittston; also eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, March 21, 1932, Page 11.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Michael Podczasy
Michael J. Podczasy, 77, of Barnes Street, Ashley, died Friday February 25, 2000 in Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Born Sept. 11, 1922, in Ashley, he was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine Pierozek Podczasy. He was a resident of Ashley most of his life. After graduation from St. Leo's High School in 1940, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1940 to 1942 in Washington and Idaho. He served in the Merchant Marines as a radio operator from 1944 to 1949, where he was awarded the Mediterranean Middle East and the Atlantic War Zone Bars. He later worked for the Federal Communications Commission and Federal Aviation Administration at Newark Airport Tower, Newark, N.J, retiring in 1984. He was a member of St. Leo's R.C. Church, Ashley. He was preceded in death by brothers, John, Andrew, Joseph and Francis Podczasy; sisters, Josephine Pace and Anne Phillips. Surviving are his brother, Judge Bernard Podcasy, Wilkes-Barre; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, Ashley, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Leo's Church. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, West Wyoming. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Anne's Fund, EOC N. Centre St., Pottsville, 17901.
Published in the Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Monday, February 27, 2000.
Submitted by Tina Pastusic

Andrew Podcasy Dies at General
Chiropodist Hurt in Fall in Home
Hospitalized since he fell down a flight of stairs Sunday at his home, Andrew J. Podcasy, 46 Academy Street, died early yesterday morning [July 19, 1967] in General Hospital. He had been in poor condition since his admission suffering a possible fractured skull. Born in Ashley, Mr. Podcasy was graduated from Marymount Elementary School and Orchard lake High School, Mich.  He was an alumnus of Ohio College of Chiropody, Cleveland, O. in 1933 Mr. Podcasy was employed in New York City as a chiropodist until joining the Army, January 18, 1941.  He served during World War 2 and the Korean Conflict, retiring in August, 1961, after more than 20 years service Mr. Podcasy moved to Wilkes-Barre and was employed at General Hospital the last year and one half. Surviving are his wife Elsie; mother Mrs. Katherine Podcasy; Ashley; sisters Mrs. Josephine Pace and Mrs. Ann Phillips Ashley; brothers, Joseph Wilkes-Barre township Atty..Bernard Hanover Township, Luzerne County Prothonotary; Michael, Long Island, NY; Francis , Ashley. Funeral will be held from the funeral home, 56 Ashley Street, Ashley, Saturday morning at 9:30.  Interment will be in St. Mary's of the Maternity Cemetery, Wyoming. Friends may call today and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, July 20, 1967.
Submitted by Tina Pastusic

Stella M. (Kopiczak) Famularo
  Stella M. (Kopiczak) Famularo, 86, died Saturday, February 7, 1998 at the Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center, Plainfield, N.J. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., for two years and in Jersey City for five years before moving to South Plainfield in 1940. She and her husband had co-owned the former Tom & Stella's Deli in South Plainfield for 20 years before retiring in 1970. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church where she was a founding member of the Altar Rosary Society. She was a life member of the South Plainfield, N.J., Polish National Home and was also one of the cooks for the Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, South Plainfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Famularo, in 1978; sister, Nora Diamond. Surviving are her daughter, Rose Marie Hayeck, South Plainfield, N.J.; brother, Stanley Kopiczak, Nanticoke; three granddaughters; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. today from the McCriskin Home for Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield, N.J., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church, South Plainfield. Interment will be in the Holy Redeemer Cemetery, South Plainfield, N.J.
Published in the Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, PA, February 10, 1998.
Submitted by Tina Pastusic

Wanda Songaila Dies
Wanda Songaila, aged 2, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Songaila, died last night [March 22, 1932] at the family home, 93 Morgan street, Pringle, following several months illness.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wednesday, March 23, 1932, Page 24.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. C. H. Balz Passes Away
Member of St. Nicholas Church and Active in Parish Societies
The death of Mrs. Charles H. Balz, 52, occurred yesterday morning [March 24, 1932] at her home, 307 South Hancock street, after a lingering illness of complications. She was formerly Miss Mary Mehm and was born in Salina Kans., daughter of the late Charles and Agather (Grieshaber) Mehm. When a child her family came to this city, which place had been their home before they went to Kansas. Her father died about one year ago and her mother about twenty years ago. Mrs. Balz was a active member of St. Nicholas church, the Ladies' Aid society, Catholic Women's League, Altar and Rosary society, and Sacred Heart society. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Carl, Ruth, Robert, Edward, Frances, and Arnold, all at home; Mrs. Francis Swithers, city; one grandchild and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Edward N. Lisman, Mrs. Carl Weis, William, Charles, and Fred Mehm, all of Wilkes-Barre and Edward Mehm of Milburn, N. J.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, March 25, 1932, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Elvira Eipper
Mrs. Elvira Eipper died at her home in Lehman last Friday [March 18, 1932] after several weeks illness. She was born in Jackson township, eighty-four years ago. She was married twice and had lived in Luzerne, Meeker, and Lehman. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Learch, Retreat; Mrs. Elwilda Warme, Peckville; two brothers, Chester C. Gates, Dallas, and Livingston Gates, Chase, also a son Harold Lloyd at home, and several grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, March 25, 1932, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Margaret Lynch
Mrs. Margaret Lynch, 63, formerly of Parsons, died last night [March 24, 1932] at 7:45 in Retreat Mental hospital. She had been a patient there since August 7, 1900 and before that had been at Danville hospital. Relaatives and friends are asked to communicate with Dr. George R. Baskett at Retreat.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, March 25, 1932, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran

William C. Dougherty
William C. Dougherty, lifelong resident of Plymouth, died yesterday afternoon [March 24, 1932] at the home of his sister, Mrs. Catherine Maher, 57 Willow street, Plymouth, of complications. Besides his sister he is survived by a brother, John H. Dougherty of Chicago. The funeral will be held on Monday morning at 9:30 with a high mass of requiem at 10 in St. Vincent's church. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Hanover.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friday, March 25, 1932, Page 10.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Hannah Lyons, Aged 75, Dies
Mother of Gurnie B. Lyons Tax Collector of Ashley Borough
Mrs. Hannah Lyons, 75, well known and highly esteemed resident of Ashley, and mother of Tax Collector Burnie B. Lyons of that borough, died at her home, 19 Ashley street yesterday morning [March 28, 1932] at 6 following an illness of complications. Mrs. Lyons was born in Lairdsville, Lycoming county. She was a former resident of Bloomsburg and for twenty-three years lived in Wilkes-Barre, moving to Ashley about one year ago. She is survived by the following children: Gurnie B. Lyons, and Althea Lyons of Ashley; Mrs. Aaron Boone of Lime Ridge; Harvey, Brady, Harry, George, and Lester, all of Wilkes-Barre. Funeral services will be held at the home of her daughter at Lime Ridge on Thursday morning at 11. Rev. Robert Graham, pastor of Ashley Presbyterian church, will officiate and interment will be in Almedia cemetery. Friends may view the remains on Wednesday afternoon and night.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 29, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Anne Edwards
The funeral of Mrs. Anne Edwards, who died in General hospital on Saturday night [March 26, 1932] will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. William J. Jones, 148 Poplar street, city, Wednesday afternoon at 2, with addiional services in Second Welsh Presbyterian church at 2:30. Rev. Stephen J. Jones will officiate and interment will be in Oaklawn cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Thomas; four children: Edwin Edwards of East Orange; Mrs. William J. Jones, city; Thomas and Blodwen at home; a granddaughter, Anne Jones, and a sister, in Wales.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 29, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Mary Waskiewicz
Mrs. Mary Waskiewicz, 75, died yesterday morning [March 28, 1932] at her home, 42 Hill street, Nanticoke, following a long illness of complications. She was born in Poland and was a communicant of Holy Trinity church. The following children survive: Edward, Joseph, Stanley, William and Mrs. William Katic; also twenty-four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 29, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Joseph Shedlock
Mrs. Joseph Shedlock, 38, died at noon yesterday [March 28, 1932] of pneumonia at her home, 121 West Main street, Glen Lyon. She is survived by her husband and the following children: George, Mary, Joseph, John, Anna, and Paul.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 29, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Marjorie Jane Newhart
Marjorie Jane Newhart, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Newhart, died at the family home, 8 Hughes street, city, yesterday morning [March 28, 1932] about 1 of pneumonia following scarlet fever. She is survived by her parents and one syster Ivy. The funeral which will be private will be held from the home Tuesday morning at 11. Rev. Joshua Brundle, pastor of the Parrish Street Methodist church will officiate. Interment will be in Maple Hill cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 29, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. James Noble
Mrs. James Noble, 70, died at her home, 23 Carle street, Kingston, early yesterday morning [March 28, 1932] of complications. Her husband and the following children survive: Mrs. Thomas Coburn, Mrs. John Butts, Forty Fort; Ernest A. Noble, William D. Noble, Kingston; Janet Noble at home; Harriett Noble, Brooklyn, N.Y. A sister Mrs. Joseph A. Hooper of Plymouth; two brothers, Samuel L. Lewis, Hastings, and Harry Lewis, Plymouth, and fourteen grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at the home on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Ebenezer Flack, pastor of Kingston Presbyterian church, will officiate. Interment will be in Denison cemetery. On account of scarlet fever in the home, services will be private.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 29, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran

John Breita
John, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Breita, died at the home, 143 Center street, Hanover, yesterday [March 28, 1932] of complications. The funeral will be held from the home this afternoon at 2, with services in St. Mary's church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Celia, Helen, Walter, Francis, Leonard, Stanley, and Andrew.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 29, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Zigmund Yashinski
Zigmund Yashinski, 64, of Glen Lyon, died yesterday morning [March 28, 1932] at 3 of complications. He is survived by a brother, Stephen of Glen Lyon and the following sisters: Frances, of Massachusetts; Helen of Camden; Elizabeth and Nellie, Forest City.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 29, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Marcella Welsh
Miss Marcella Welsh, sister of Earle Welsh of 69 Chapel street, died in Oicton, Ontario, Canada, at noon yesterday [March 28, 1932] of complications according to word received here yesterday.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 29, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Frederick H. M. Croisdale
Frederick H. M. Croisdale, son of Albert C. Croisdale of 643 Tioga avenue, Kingston, died on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Hunter, Nordmont, Pa. Besides his father he is survived by four sisters, Neva, Mary, Lillian, and Evelyn. The funeral will be held at Nordmont.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 29, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Vincent Matino
The death of Vincent, 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Matino, occured at the family home, 201 Lehigh street, yesterday morning [March 28, 1932] after two weeks' illness of pneumonia. Besides his parents, te child is survived by these brothers and sisters: Michael, Peter, Beatrice, Lucy, Susie, Josephine, and Carmel. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon with interment in St. Mary's cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 29, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Grace Thompson Harrington
Death Claims Actor's Wife
Mrs. Guy Harrington Dies at Forty Fort, Victim of Pneumonia
Mrs. Guy Harrington of Washington, R. I., wife of Guy Harrington, well known actor, died yesterday afternoon [March 28, 1932] at 5 at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Thompson, 44 Wesley street, Forty Fort, following a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Harrington was the leading man in Irving Players, the stock company which gave this city its stage shows for several years and which disbanded about four years ago. Mrs. Harrington, formerly Miss Grace Thompson, was a well known young woman in Forty Fort and the West Side where she had lived for many years. Since her marriage to Mr. Harrington a few years ago, she had lived in Washington, R. I. Surviving besides her husband and parents are the following brothers and sisters: Joseph, Robert, Charles, and Arthur, all of Forty Fort, and Mrs. Allen Eggleston of Chicago.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Tuesday, March 29, 1932, Page 5.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Roland R. Jones
Retired Mine Foreman Dies
Roland R. Jones, 47 Years In Coal Industry, Passes Away at Kingston
Roland R. Jones, 76, who for forty-seven years was an employee of D. L. & W. and Glen Alden Coal companies, died at 11:30 yesterday morning [April 1, 1932] at his home, 88 South Welles street, Kingston. Mrs. Jones was born in Coerllwyngryad, North Wales, and came to his country when a young man. He held the position of mine foreman with the Glen Alden Co. for many years and was also in an official position at the Peach Orchard colliery, Parsons, and was well known in mining circles. He retired one year ago. He was a resident of Kingston thirty-seven years and was a member of Edwards' Memorial church and John Know Commandery, Knights of Malta. His survivors are his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Price of Kingston; eight grandchildren; Roland, of Jersey City; Mrs. William Beeb of Bethlehem, Albert Price, Mrs. Daniel Davis, Thomas Owen, Marion Boyd, and Samuel Boyd of Scranton, and Peggy Price of Kingston; two great-grandchildren, Betty Jane Price of Jersey City and William Beeb Jr., of Bethlehem, also one sister in North Wales.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Thomas M. Lloyd
Mrs. Thomas M. Lloyd, 68, died yesterday afternoon [April 1, 1932] at her home, 43 Franklin street, Edwardsville, following a long illness of complications. Mrs. Lloyd was born January 25, 1864, at Sunderland, England. She came to this country at the age of six months and lived with her parents at Larksville until her marriage when she moved to Edwardsville where she was a resident for forty-nine years. Had Mrs. Lloyd lived until June 1933, she would have celebrated her golden wedding anniversary. She ws a faithful member of Larksville Methodist Episcopal church and organizer of W. C. T. U. of the church. Surviving are her husband and the following children: Mrs. Elizabeth Lawrence of Kingston; Mrs. Ruth Webber at home; James of Luzerne; Wesley of Nanticoke; Mrs. Charlotte Picton of Edwardsville; Kermit of Edwardsville; three brothers and one sister: Milliam MacGeorge of Larksville, John MacGeorge of Kingston, and Henry MacGeorge at home; Mrs. Lottie Brown of Wilkes-Barre.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Josephine Hoborowski
Mrs. Josephine Hoborowski, 40, died yesterday afternoon [April 1, 1932] at 3:40 at her home, 5 Dougher Lane, of complications. Surviving are her husband, John; four children, John, Eleanor, Chester, and Thomas, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Konstanty Simienkiewicz, Mrs. Joseph Jsjndrezekewski, Mrs. William Jackson, and Frank Jaskula, all of Wilkes-Barre; Joseph Jaskula of Detroit, and Mrs. Thomas McLaughlin of Newark. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9 with a requiem high mass in St. Mary's Polish church at 10. Interment will be in the church cemetery, Wyoming.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Fred L. Reynolds
Mrs. Fred L. Reynolds, 72, former resident of Academy street, Plymouth, died yesterday morning [April 1, 1931] at 6:30 at her home in Belleville, N. J., of complications. Mrs. Reynolds, a lifelong resident of Plymouth, moved to Belleville on September 1, of last year. She was a member of First M. E. church of Plymouth. Surviving are four children, Ashley and Fred, Jr., both of Belleville, Mrs. John F. Lloyd of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Fred Mosteller of Kingston. The funeral will be held from the Mosteller home, 83 Sharpe street, Kingston, on Monday morning at 10:30. Interment will be in Mt. Greenwood cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Sister Bernardine (Nora Garvey)
Sister Bernardine, 75, died yesterday [April 1, 1932] at St. Gabriel's Convent, Hazleton, of pneumonia. She was formerly Nora Garvey of Buffalo and was professed at Hazleton forty-two years ago. For a time she was stationed at St. Ann's convent, Freeland and St. Mary's convent, Wilkes-Barre, but the greater part of her religious life was spent at St. Gabriel's convent, Hazleton. A sister, Mrs. Allen Head, and several nieces and nephews, all of Buffalo survive. Funeral services will be held on Monday morning with a solemn high mass of requiem in St. Gabriel's church and interment in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Michael Ruminski
Mrs. Michael Ruminski, 60, a resident of Plymouth for forty-three years, died at her home 337 West Shawnee avenue, yesterday morning [April 1, 1932] of complications. She was a member of St. Mary's Nativity church and Z.N.P. lodge. Surviving are her husband and ten children, Mrs. John Wichlant of Hudson, Mrs. Lewis Rudinski of Plymouth, Mrs. Lewis Benoski of Glen Lyon, Mrs. John Benoski of Larksville, Mrs. Martin Wudichak of Plymoutn, Leonard Ruminski in U. S. Army in South America, Anthony, Walter, Edward, and Alfred Ruminski, at home. Fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 10 with a requiem high mass in St. Mary's church Plymouth, at 10:30. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Clinetia E. Louder
Mrs. Clinetia Elizabeth Louder, formerly of Ashley, widow of Dr. Austin J. Louder, died on March 25 [1932] at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. O. Woodruff, Wapello, Iowa. Interment was in Long Creek cemetery, Wapello. Mrs. Louder lived in Ashley for many years where her husband was a physician.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Howard Radler
Howard Radler, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Radler, of 143 Elm street, West Pittston, died Thursday night [March 31, 1932] in St. Vincent's hospital, Bridgeport, Conn., following a brief illness. Born and reared in West Pittston he was a member of West Pittston M. E. church and West Pittston Hose Co. For the last two years he had been employed at the Pittston branch of Cudahy Packing Co. Six weeks ago he was promoted to the advertising department and travelled in many sections of the country. Besides his parents, who were at his bedside when death occurred, he leaves the following brothers and sisters: Walter of West Pittston, Russell at home; Mrs. Jack Golden of Chicago; Melba and Nona at home. The body will be brought to the home of his parents, 143 Elm street, West Pittston.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Death Claims Thomas Coburn
Stationary Engineer for D. & H. Coal Co., Dies at Larksville
The death of Thomas Coburn, Sr., 60, occurred yesterday afternoon [April 1, 1932] at 2 at his home, Howard and State streets, Larksville, of complications. He had been a resident of Larksville for half a century and for forty years had been an employee of D. & H. Coal Co. as a stationary engineer. He was a member of the Christian church. His survivors are his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Thomas Jr., of High street, Plymouth, and James at home; also the following brothers and sisters: William Coburn, Maltby; John Coburn, Kingston; Mrs. Fred Rhodda, Kingston; Mrs. John Pointon, Maltby and Mrs. Nelson Kelly, of Wilkes-Barre. Funeral services will be held at the ome on Monday afternoon at 2. Interment s will be iin Forty Fort cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Charles H. Loewer
Mrs. Charles H. Loewer, 35, wife of Charles H. Loewer, cashier of First National Bank, Hazleton, formerly of Nanticoke, died yesterday morning {April 1, 1932]. She was born in Seattle, Wash., and was a graduate of Washington State university. She lived in Nanticoke for some time following her marriage, Mr. Loewer having been connected with the First National Bank of Nanticoke, prior to taking up their residence in Hazleton. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Margaret, and her parents.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Ellen E. Taylor
Mrs. Ellen Elenora Taylor, 69, died yesterday morning [April 1, 1932] at 8:15 at her home in Beaumont, Wyoming County. She is survived by two children, Albert of Wilkes-Barre, and Mrs. Myrtle Wingard of Scranton. Also by eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 from Milton's funeral parlors, Beaumont.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Isaac Ford
Isaac Ford, 48, Wilkes-Barre township commissioner, died late on Tuursday night [March 31, 1932] at his home, 21 New street, Georgetown, after two weks' illness. He was assistant foreman for Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal co. for many years. Mr. Ford was born in Wilkes-Barre township, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Ford. He was engaged in the mining inudstry practically all his life and took an actrive part in township affairs. He was a memeber of Primitive Methodist church. He is survived by his wife and ten children: Mary, Esther, Dorothy, Alice, Betty, Benjamin, William, Richard, Charles and John, all at home; also the following brothers and sisters: Samuel Ford, Harry Ford, Benjamin Ford, Mrs. Edward Jones, Mrs. Millie Bloomfield, Anne Ford, Thomas Ford and Nellie Ford. The funeral will be held from the home on Monday afternoon. Interment will be in Oaklawn cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Susannah Wilson
Mrs. Susannah Wilson, 83, died at the home of her son, Torrence, at Bendertown, yesterday morning [April 1, 1932]. She is survived by two sons, Lloyd, Kislyn; and Torrence, of Bendertown; a stepdaughter, Mrs. B. G. McMichael, Stillwater, a stepson, A. P. Wilson, Shavertown; four grandsons, ten granddaughters; a brother, J. M. Wenner, Bendertown, and two sisters, Margaret Kline, of Sybertsville, and Malinda Dietrick of Bendertown. The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoonat 2. Services will be hdle in St. James church and interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Pierce J. Taylor
Pierce J. Taylor, 63, conductor of the crack Queen of the Valley passenger train of the New Jersey Central Railroad, running from Allentown to New York, died on Wednesday [March 30, 1932] at his home in Allentown of a heart attack. His wife died seven weeks ago. Mr. Taylor had been in the employ of the railroad for a long term of years. A native of Rockport, he spent much of his life there and in Mauch Chunk, moving to Allentown ten years ago. He was a member of Asbury M. E. church. Surviving are two children, Helen and Eldon at home; and two brothers, John M. Taylor, retired railroader of Roselle, N. J., and Charles E. Taylor, of Allentown, conductor of the morning flyer. Funeral services will be held at the home, 43 South St. Cloud street, Allentown, this afternoon at 2:30.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Mrs. Cecilia Bonner
Mrs. Cecilia Bonner, mother of Sister Mary Austin, of St. Mary's convent, city, died at her home 166 South Pine street, Hazleton, Thursday night [March 31, 1932] after a month's illness of complications. She had lived in Hazleton thirty-three years and was a member of St. Gabriel's church.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Celia Pobutkiewicz
Celia Pobutkiewicz, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pobutkiewicz, of 228 Orchard street, Exeter, died yesterday morning [April 1, 1932]. Besides her parents she is survived by one sister, Florence, and one brother, Stanley. Funeral will be on Monday morning at 9. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery, Exeter.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4.
Submitted by Claire Moran

Carson D. Tompkins
Carson D. Tompkins, 82, died yesterday afternoon [April 1, 1932] at 5:30 at the home of her (sic) daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Fisher, 306 Park avenue, West Pittston. He was stricken with paralysis a week ago last Thursday. Mr. Tompkins was born in Philadelphia, May 12, 1850. He had lived in West Pittston sixty years where he was engaged as a plastering contractor for many years. His wife, the former Lydia A. Sutton, died on June 28, 1926. Surviving are three children, George A. Tompkins, Bridgeport, Conn.; Mrs. Elizabeth M. Fisher and Miss Alice P. Tompkins, both of West Pittston. The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon at 3. Rev. T. Ashton Rich, pastor of West Pittston M. E. church, will officiate, assisted by Rev. F. H. Cretser, pastor of Luzerne Avenue Baptist church. Interment will be in West Pittston cemetery.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday April 2, 1932, Page 4 and 7.
Submitted by Claire Moran


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