12A WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2005 OBITUARIES TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com SON, 87, of Plains Township, died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, in the Smith Health Care Mountain Top. Born April 29, 1918, she was a daughter of the late John and Fannie (Rock) Pelak. She was the owner and operator of Helen's Pizza, North Washington Street, WilkesBarre. She was orie of six children.
She was preceded in death by a brother, four sisters. Surviving are sons, Ronald, Tucson, Joseph, Shoreline, three grandchildren. Family and friends are welcome to a Requiem Service at 8 a.m. Friday in St. Stephen the Protomartyr Russian Orthodox Church, St.
Stephen's Lane, Old Forge, with the Rev. German Ciuba, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are by Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, Plains Township. HELEN PELAK WILLIAM- Angela Clemente November 7, 2005 Angela A. Clemente of Kingston and formerly of Wilkes -Barre died Monday evening at Wilkes-Barre General Hospi- Born in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Michaleen (Mastropaolo) Arcarola, and was former co-owner of Pat's Shoe Repair of Pittston. She was a former member of Holy Rosary Church, Wilkes Barre, and its Altar and Rosary Society.
Angela was a homemaker all her life and dedicated. to her family and friends who considered her the best cook in the Valley. She was, preceded in death by her brothers, Frank, Matthew and Michael. Arcarola; sisters, Helen Arcarola, Phyllis Cooke and Mary Dryer, great-grandson Jake Debro. Surviving are her husband of 63.
years, Patrick Kingston; daughter and son-in-law, Margherita and Sam Storti, King of Prussia; son and daughter-in-law, Patrick Jr. and Kate, Kingston; grandchildren, Patricia Martin, Susan Debro, Patrick Clemente III, Kara Clemente and Christopher Clemente; great-grandchildren, Emily, Benjamin, Matthew Martin, Gianna and Ryan Debro. Funeral will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 S. Main Plains Township, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m.
in St. Ignatius Church, Kingston. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Friday 6 to 8.
Helen Domashinski November 5, 2005 R. Domashinski, a resH ident of Swoyersville, died Saturday at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. She was a beloved mother and best friend to her children. She gave her family life and they were with her as she departed this life. She was born May 22, 1923, in Swoyersville, a daughter of the late John Shady and Mary Bosak (Fabian) Shady.
Mrs. Domashinski was employed prior to her marriage at the Kingston Cigar Factory and after her marriage was a homemaker who worked part-time at various jobs, including janitorial work at Swoyersville High School and babysitting. She attended St. John's School and Swoyersville High School. She was proud to be a member of St.
Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Swoyersville, which she dearly loved. She had a great devotion to the Blessed 1 Virgin Mary. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Frank Domashinski, who passed away on Sept. 14, 1998; sisters Mary Squirlock, Anna Domashinski and Margaret Buzas; brothers John Fabian, George Shadie and Emory Shady. She was a loving mother of her children.
Surviving are a daughter, Chris Domashinski; sons, David Domashinski and Frank Dunn, all of Swoyersville; godchild, Mary Ann Kaskus, Swoyersville; sistersin-law Dorothy Shadie, Mountain Top; Eleanor Shady, Annandel, numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; dear friends; and beloved and faithful pets. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday from the LehmanGregory Funeral Home 281 Chapel Swoyersville, with a Mass of Divine Liturgy will be at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 2712 Tripp Swoyersville.
The Rev. James Badeauz will officiate. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Courtdale. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made in Helen R. Domashinski's memory to St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Parish Office, 526 Church Wilkes Barre Township, PA. 18702.
James Emlaw November 7, 2005 James F. Emlaw, 71, of Avoca, died Monday at the Heritage House VNA Hospice Unit in WilkesBarre after an illness. He was born in Rochester, N.Y. He was a son of the late Lawrence and Agnes. (Flaherty) Emlaw.
He was a graduate of Avoca High School, and a member of St. Mary's Church, Avoca. He was employed as a New York City firefighter most of his life and was a selfemployed tax consultant. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict.
He was a member of the Avoca VFW Post 8335, McPhillipsWiddal American Legion Post 607 and the West Side Social Club, Avoca. Survivors are his wife of 45 years, the former. Joan Kimmyelman; sons, James Jr. and his wife, Shannon, Pittston; Thomas and his wife, Jamie, Las Vegas, daughters, Donna Emlaw Boone and her husband, Michael, Avoca; Kathleen Billiet and her husband, Dennis, Gail Jackson and her husband, Phillip, a brother, Jack, Dupont; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. A brother Robert, a sister, Jean Haduck; and a granddaughter, Temara Emlaw preceded him in death.
The funeral will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the Ruane Regan Funeral Home, 1308 Grove Avoca, with mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Avoca, with the Rev. Phillip Sladicka officiating.
Interment, will be parish cemetery, Avoca. Friends may call Friday 2-4 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donation be made to the Hospice care of the VNA Inpatient Unit, Heritage House, 80 Northampton Wilkes Barre, PA 18701. Joseph Bradley November 5, 2005 roseph Preston Bradley, 94, born in Plymouth, on Nov. 21, 1910, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord on Saturday, Nov.
5, 2005. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Patrick and Verna Bradley; wives, Dilys (Davies) Bradley and Thelma (Sholder) Bradley, a brother, Leonard Bradley. He is survived by two sisters, Althea Lundau, Bradenton, Phyliss (Bradley) Jarmen; brother-in-law Richard Jarmen, St. Lucie, also three children Lynne Bradley Davies, Apalachin, N.Y.; Patricia Bradley, Valdosta, Keith Bradley, Owego, N.Y.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Services will be held at St.
Paul's Episcopal Church, 117 Main Owego, N.Y., on Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. Respects may be made one hour prior to service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions would greatly be appreciated by sending them to Education Fund, 24 Meadow Lane, Apalachin, NY 13732, L. Davis, for the future education of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; or a charity of the donor's choice.
Margaret Wootten November 7, 2005 (Peg) Wootten of WesVillage and formerly of West Hartford Street, Ashley, died Monday at Wilkes Barre General Hospital. Born Nov. 18, 1915, in Ashley, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Jennie (Williams) Reese. She was a graduate of Ashley High School, class of 1933. She helped her husband running the Greenwood Grocery Store, Sugar Notch.
She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Ashley, where (she was a Sunday school teacher and a member of their church choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, in 2003, and a sister, Isabelle Mergo. Surviving are her daughter, Esther and her husband, George Sallitt, Collegeville, grandchildren, George Sallitt, Gilbert, Susan and her husband, Jeff Roof, Camphill, great-grandson, Bryson Roof; brother Samuel Reese, Fort Myers, several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday from Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish Wilkes Barre.
Interment will be in Hanover Green Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Those who desire may give memorial contributions to Centenary United Methodist Church, Ashley. Sign Guest Books For LEADER Obituaries.
See our Death Notices at www.TIMESLEADER.com Pauline Abraham October 31, 2005 Pauline S. Abraham, 86, passed away on Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, in Boca Raton, Fla. 'Her husband Carl, parents Issor and Rumza Simon, and a brother, Raymond Simon, predeceased 1 her. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, A.
John and Christine, Boca Raton, son, Carl, Mountain Top; granddaughter, Danielle and Mark Webel, Jupiter, great grandchildren Alexis and Zachary Webel; granddaughter, Kelly and Charles Rocheleau, West Palm Beach, grandson, Russell Keitchen, Kansas City sister, Jule Solomon, Wilkes Barre; two brothers and sisters-in-law Sam and Claire Simon, Wilkes Barre; Ted and Shirley Simon, Binghamton, N.Y.; special friend, Amy Goodlavage, Mountain Top; and many nieces and nephews, Pauline was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, Wilkes- Barre, and for many years a member of its choir and ladies auxiliary. Over the years, Pauline was an active and hard-working participant in the many events and festivals held at St. Mary's Church. Her family and friends will remember her for her hospitality, her love of and outstanding talent for cooking and baking delectable Arabic foods and pastries.
You never left her home hungry. She was a voracious reader and "shopper extraordinaire." Pauline had an infectious smile and a kind word for everyone she met. She was a good person with a big heart. Pauline's parting words whenever conversing with family were always "I love you. We all love and will truly miss you.
A Trisagion service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, South Main Street, Wilkes Barre, following by a Divine Liturgy. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church or your charity of choice.
FUNERALS ARASIMOWIC Olga, 8:30 a.m. Thursday from Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, 517 N. Main Old Forge. BANNON Mary Rose, 9 a.m.
today from Ruane and Regan Funeral Home, 18 Kennedy Plains. Interment will be in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton. BROWN Judy Ann, Requiem Services 10 a.m. today at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 58 Seneca WilkesBarre.
BRUNO George, 9:30 a.m. today from E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, 159 George WilkesBarre. BUTCH Kathleen, 10:30 a.m. Thursday from Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerby Kingston.
GALLUP Joan, 9:30 a.m. Thursday from Richard H. Disque Funeral Home 672 Memorial Highway, Dallas. KRZYWICKI Anna, 9 a.m. today from Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson Larksville.
LARSON Allan, 9 a.m. today from. Grontkowski Funeral Home P.C. OBITUARY POLICY The Times Leader publishes obituaries of local individuals who have lived in our area for the majority of their lives, typically 20 years or more. We will also publish abbreviated notices of people who have moved to the area at an advanced age, or who lived here in their early years.
To request an obituary, an official from the funeral home should call the obituary desk at 570-829-7136 or 1-800-273-7130. You can also e-mail or fax the notice to 570-831-7312. If you e-mail or fax materials to us, please follow up with a confirmation call to 570-829-7136. Obituaries should be submitted by 9:00 p.m. to ensure publication in the next day's Jeanne Brodhun November 7, 2005 Jeanne E.
Brodhun, 87, of MRR 2, Second Street, Laceyville, passed away Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2005, at the Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock, Pa. She was born in Laceyville, on Feb. 1, 1918, a daughter of the late Harry A. (Prof.) and Matilda (Dull) Forscht.
On March 14, 1939, she married B. Paul Brodhun and they were married for 63 years until Paul passed away on March 26, 2002. Graduating from the Laceyville High School, Class of 1936, Jeanne was employed by the Grange National Bank in Laceyville, for over 25 years, retiring in 1979. She was a member of the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church. Enjoying her retirement, Jeanne and Paul enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, where they both enjoyed golfing at many golf clubs while on their trips.
Jeanne and Paul were both members of the Shadowbrook Golf Club, Tunkhannock, Pa. Surviving are her son and his wife, Keith and Bonnie Brodhun, Laceyville; a sister and her husband, Miriam (Mim) and Joe Woolsey, Nicholson, two granddaughters, Deidri and her husband, Michael Mullican, Camptown, Denise Brodhun, Lemoyne, great-grandchildren Elizabeth Mullican, Timothy Mullican and Madeline Mullican; four nieces; one nephew. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers Harry Forscht Thomas Forscht; and Edward Forscht. In accordance with Mrs. Brodhun's wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.
At the convenience of the family, there will be a memorial graveside service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial donations to the Laceyville Library, P.O. Box 68, Laceyville, PA; or to WPEI Radio, Montrose, PA 18801. Arrangements are by Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Laceyville. 51-53 W.
Green Nantico*ke. MOTZ Anna, 9:30 a.m. Thursday from Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerby Kingston. NANKIVELL Lena, 8:45 a.m. Thursday from Finegan Funeral Home, 302 Heckman Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
NARCUM Leonard, 10:30 a.m. today from S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main Plymouth. ROZELLE Mary, 11 a.m.
today from Vanston and James Funeral Home, corner of Ash St. and N. Irving Scranton. SCHNAPPAUF Mildred, 10 a.m. today from Lehman Gregory Funeral Home 281 Chapel Swoyersville.
SOKOLOWSKI Carmelita, 9 a.m. today from Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home 204 Min Duryea. WALLACE Albert, 11 a.m. today from Curtis L.
Swanson Funeral Home, corner of Routes 29 118, Pikes Creek. WILLIAMS 10:30 a.m. today from M.J. McLaughlin 142 S. Washington Wilkes paper.
Due to early press starts on Friday and Saturday nights, the obituary deadlines will be 7:30 p.m. Obituaries must be sent in by a funeral home or crematory or must name who is handling the arrangements along with a street address, city, state and phone number. We encourage funeral homes not to hand write notices. Publication of handwritten notices may be delayed to confirm information and will incur a $15 typing charge. Families have the choice of a free obituary with a limit of lines (27) or a paid obituary which may also include a photograph and emblems indicating military or community service participation.
Josephine Medwick Happy Birthday, MOM I laid 70 Orange Roses on your grave 3 wish I could have had them delivered to your home instead. Can you hear me singing "happy birthday to She hole in my heart is still EMPTY. Your granddaughter, Erica, filled the vest of my heart with ouch Joy and Love. Mothering her was my greatest lifeline after your passing. 3 guess I'll just have to wait until I see Gad and ash him for that piece of my heart you the day I lost you.
Always and forever, Your daughter, Chris Frank Calafut November 8, 2005 L. Calafut, 83, of Carbondale, died Tuesday afternoon at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. He and his wife, the former Florence Smith, had celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on May 29th. Born on Oct. 8, 1922, in Whites Crossing (Carbondale Township), he was a son of the late Frank Calafut and Catherine (Novobilski) Potochak.
He attended Robert Morris School, Whites Crossing. He had been employed by Endicott Johnson Shoe Forest City, and Banner Shoe Honesdale. He was a member of St. Michael's Church, Simpson. Frank was an outstanding third baseman on many local teams.
In 1946, he was given a tryout with the Philadelphia Phillies. Frank was an avid holiday decorator who took a lot of pride in his displays. His greatest love was his wife, children and grandchildren, who enjoyed spend time with. He is survived by a son, Frank and his wife, Margaret Calafut, Carbondale; two daughters, Ann Marie and her husband, Jack Ruane, Laceyville; Janice, Carbondale; two brothers, John and Edward; two sisters, Mary and Nellie; six grandchildren, Tina Ruane, Lopez; Kelly Kulsicavage, Tunkhannock; Shannon, Adam, Brandon and Ethan Calafut, Carbondale; twin great -grandchildren Hunter and Elaina Kulsicavage. He was preceded in death by a daughter Sophie Klosky.
The funeral will be Friday from the Joseph W. Scotchlas Funeral Home 621 Main Simpson, with Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Church, Midland Street, Simpson, to be celebrated by the Rev. Hilary L.
Malinowski, pastor. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. The family encourages memorials to St.
Ann's Monastery, 1250 St. Ann's Scranton PA 18504. www.scotchlasfuneralhome.com. Theresa Mehal November 8, 2005 Mehal of Hooven Street, Duryea, passed away Tuesday at Wilkes -Barre General Hospital. Born in Duryea, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Rose (Polecek) Shebby.
She was a graduate of Duryea High School. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea, and its church choir. Prior to retirement, she was employed at the former Topp's Chewing Gum Can, Duryea. She was preceded in death by sisters, Mrs. Marguerite Busch and Mrs.
Elizabeth Dougher; brothers, Anthony, Philip, Stephen, Thomas, John LOCAL BRIEFS WILKES-BARRE "Neil Diamond Live World Tour 2005" will take place at 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at Wachovia Arena. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday.
Tickets will be available at the Wachovia Arena box office and all Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 693-4100 or go to www.ticketmaster.com or ww.aeglive.com. WILKES-BARRE The Wachovia Arena will host the general public in an open skate to benefit the 2005 Toys for Tots campaign drive from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 22.
Entrance into the arena will be with a new, unwrapped toy or a $5 donation for Toys for Tots. Marine Corp Reservists will be there to collect contributions and toys. Local requests for toys are targeted for the age groups newborn to 2 years and 12 to 14 years. All guests must bring their own skates. DURYEA Council will havea work session at 6:30 p.m.
today, followed by the monthly meeting at the municipal building, 315 Main St. The public is invited to attend. The street department will be closed on Veterans Day and the first day of hunting, Nov. 28. The last yard waste collection will be Nov.
18. KINGSTON The Wyoming Valley West School Board will have a work session at 7 p.m. today, followed by the board meeting, at the middle school, Chester Street, Kingston. The building is handicapped-accessible from the side. NEWPORT TWP.
Recyclables will be collected today, instead of Friday for Sheatown, Alden and Ridgeview residents, because of Veterans Day. Lee, Glen Lyon and Wanamie will be collected as scheduled tomorrow. WILKES-BARRE The following licenses will expire at the end of the year and can be and Andrew. Surviving are her husband, Robert, Virginia Beach, Paul, Pittston; James, Harveys Lake; Ronald and Joseph, both of Duryea; six grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Rosemary Garrett, Jacksonville, nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Duryea.
There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Pointek Funeral Home 204 Main Duryea. renewed by paying these fees: Journeyman plumber $75 Master plumber $175 Master plumbing and heating $350 HVAC $175 Sprinkler $175 Sewer service $175 Tanks and pumps $175 Journeyman electrician $75 In the event that a contractor fails to renew his or her license by Dec. 31 a $25 fine will be added to the cost of the license for 45 days thereafter.
A $100 fine will be incurred from the 46th day to one year after the expiration date. After one calendar year, the contractors' license will be forfeited and the contractor will have to retest for the license. For more information, call Frank Kratz at 208-4182. The Office of Code Enforcement would like to notify residents that all rental inspections and rental licenses for Zone One of the city are due no later than Dec. 30.
Zone One of Wilkes Barre is designated as all wards north of South Street, including Miners Mills, Parsons, North End, East End, downtown and areas north of the South Street Bridge. Landlords who have not had their rental units inspected or have not filed for a rental license should call code enforcement officials at 208-4123 or 208-4126. WILKES-BARRE The Department of Public Works will begin accepting leaves at a designated drop-off area at 3 Conyngham Ave. beginning this weekend. Weekend drop off times are between 8 a.m.
and 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. This program continues every weekend through Sunday, Dec. 11.
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