MARGARET M. ELIAS
Margaret M. Elias, a resident of Spring Brook Township for the past 45 years, died Wednesday at Mercy Hospital after an illness. Her husband is Robert Elias. They had been married for 45 years. Born in Ashland, daughter of the late Otto and Millie Klase Welsh, she was a 1937 graduate of Newton High School. She was a homemaker, and also worked at St. Mary's Villa. Prior to retirement, she was a school bus driver for the North Pocono School District. She was a member of Spring Brook United Church of Christ. She enjoyed flower gardening, sewing and baking, and was a loving mother and wife. Also surviving are two daughters, Roberta Elias, Spring Brook, and Kathy Wilbur, Factoryville; a brother, Edward Welsh, Newton Ransom; several nieces and nephews. The funeral was in the Spring Brook United Church of Christ Interment, Spring Brook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Spring Brook United Church of Christ. Arrangements by the Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Home, Route 690, Spring Brook Township.

JOHN W. SMITH JR.
John W. Smith Jr., 48, a lifelong resident of Scranton, died September 13 in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Plains Township. Born in Scranton, son of the late James William and Mabel Green Smith, he attended Scranton Technical High School, later received his G.E.D., and then received a business degree from Lackawanna Junior College. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the 173rd Airborne Division, and received the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in combat. Prior to becoming disabled, he owned and operated Quality Cleaning, Scranton, and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was a very giving and loving father, brother and grandfather, and one of the ways he showed it was by handing out candy as he traveled in his wheelchair. Surviving are two sons, John Jr., Scranton, and Jason, Jessup; two stepsons, William Price, Scranton, and Peter Howey, Jessup; three daughters, Tonya Martin and Kimberly Smith, both of Scranton, and Nikita Smith, Jessup; two sisters, Bertha Milewski, Mount Cobb, and Barbara Jezorwski, Scranton; four brothers, Robert Purdy, Wilkes-Barre; James and Joseph Smith, both of Scranton; and Jeffery Smith, Wilkes-Barre; 13 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral was from the Miller Bean Funeral Home Inc., 436 Cedar Ave., with services by the Rev. Tom H. Collins, pastor of the Hickory Street Presbyterian Church. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.

OLGA FOX
Olga Fox, Clarks Summit, died September 1 at Community Center after an illness. She was the wife of Joseph H. Fox. The couple would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on Nov. 27. Born in Dunmore, daughter of the late Elias and Mary Galician Hryshko, she was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Church, Clarks Summit, and its Altar and Rosary Society. She was a Janurary 1944 graduate of Dunmore High School and was a loving homemaker. Also surviving are two sons, Joseph R., Dublin, Ohio, and John R., Colchester, Conn.; a daughter, Kristin Salmon, Clarks Summit; six sisters, Mary Worsnick, Ann Poveromo, Genet Boland, Irene Palmer and Marge Reilly, all of Dunmore; and Evelyn Hinz, Roaring Brook Township; 10 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Bobby, on July 12, 1964; a brother, Andrew; and a sister, Nanci Dommes. The funeral was from the Thomas J. Golden Funeral Home, 2004 Delaware St., Dunmore, with Mass in Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit, Interment, St. Michael s Cemetery, Dunmore. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit, 18411, or St. Gabriel s Monastery, 631 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, 18411.

GERTRUDE A. GALE
Gertrude A. "Trudy" Gale, 88, 3115 James Buchannan Drive, Elizabethtown, died September 2 at the Masonic Health Center, Elizabethtown. Her husband of 67 years is Robert C. Gale, Elizabethtown. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Andrew and Minnie E. Kerchner Wagner, she was a member of Hamlin Centenary Methodist Church, Hamlin, where she was a member of the Sunday School, and the women's society. She also sang in the church choir. Prior to retiring in 1975, she was employed for 10 years as a secretary at the Hamlin Elementary School. She was a member and past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star, Harriet Green chapter 198, Hamlin. Also surviving are two sons, Paul B., Burke, Va., and John C., Celebration, Fla.; a sister, Lauriena Lowrie, Baldwinsville, N.Y.; Five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. The funeral was from the John S. Sell Memorial Chapel, Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, with services by Pastor Gary S. George. Interment Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Disease Association, Lancaster chapter, P.O. Box 4034, Lancaster, 17604

JOHN JOSEPH SAMSOCK JR.
John Joseph Samsock Jr., 80, Taylor, died September 3 in the Hospice Unit of the Community Medical Center. His wife, the former Mary Stewart, died in 1957. Born in Taylor, son of the late John Joseph and Victoria Soflarska Samsock, he was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, and a member of the American Legion post 306, Taylor. While in the service, he received the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal the World War II Victory Medal. He was a former member of the Taylor Boy Scouts. Prior to retirement, he was a forklift operator at Tobyhanna Army Depot. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Taylor, where he was an usher and a member of its Family Society. He was a former amateur boxer, and loved flowers, gardening and building rock walls. Surviving are two sons, John, Olney, Md., and Charles, Ransom; a daughter, Mary Murman, Moscow; three brothers, Louie, Lewisburg, W. Va., Carl and Frank, both of Olney, Md.; four sisters, Helen Godlewski, Adele Molinaro, Nellie Holland, all of Taylor, and Victoria Laskiewicz, Moscow; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Stanley, and two sisters, Anna Muha and Adele Samsock. The funeral was from the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, 517 N. Main St., Old Forge, with Mass in the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Church Street, Taylor. Cremation, Maple Hill Crematory, Wilkes-Barre. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, Old Forge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Moses Taylor Oncology Unit, 700 Quincy Ave., 18510,or to the VNA Hospice of Lackawanna County, 301 Delaware St. Olyphant, 18447.

LILLIAN POHL MATTHEWS
Lillian Pohl Matthews, 87, Gouldsboro, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, died September 3 at the VNA Hospice Unit of Community Medical Center. She was the widow of W. Edwin Matthews, who died in 1967. Born in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late Frank and Amelia Fetzer Pohl, she had resided in Gouldsboro for more than 40 years. She was a graduate of Wilkes-Barre Business College. She was a member of the Harriet Greene Chapter 198 Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Gouldsboro United Methodist Church. She was active in many of the church's organizations. Lillian was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who will be missed by all who loved her. She was blessed with a loving family and many friends. Surviving are a daughter, Beverly Matthews, East Hampton, N.Y.; a son, Wayne Matthews, Alexandria Bay, N.Y.; a sister, Gertrude Martin, Lake Forest, Calif.; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a niece. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marion Hunsinger. The funeral was from the Gouldsboro United Methodist Church with services by the Rev. Lori Steffensen, pastor. Interment, Oaklawn Cemetery, Hanover Township. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of Lackawanna County, 301 Delaware Ave., Olyphant, 18447, or the Gouldsboro Ambulance Association, Main Street, Gouldsboro, 18424. Arrangements by the Snowdon Funeral Home, Inc., 401 Church St., Moscow.

GEORGE J. CERANDO
George J. Cerando, the Hideout, died August 31 in Gainesville, Fla. His wife , the former Theresa Manzi Cerando, died in 1998. Born in New York City, N.Y., son of the late Dominic and Vincentina Capolano Cerando, he was a member of St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a garment designer and cutter. He was a member of UNICO, the Hideout Adult Social Group and the Garment Union. Surviving are three daughters, Doris Muro Kelly, Crystal River, Fla., and Georgia Ackermann, Lake Ariel; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The funeral was in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Route 296, Lake Ariel, with services by the Rev. Edward R. Scott. Interment, St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow.

FRANK J. KRUSHINSKY
Frank J. Krushinsky, Moscow, died September 3 in Mercy Hospital. His wife of 33 years is the former Theresa Thornton. Born in 1944, Peckville, son of the late Frank S. and Henritta Tracewski Krushinsky, he was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School, Olyphant, and of the University of Scranton, where he earned a bachelor of science in management and a master's degree in business administration. After serving in the Air Force in Washington, D.C. from 1966 to 1969, he returned to the Scranton area, where he became the director of manpower for the City of Scranton. After a 20 year career in the private sector as a marketing consultant with I.B.M., and as an investment consultant with Dean Witter, Mr. Krushinsky returned to public service to head up the Scranton Sewer Authority as executive director. He was a member of the Elmhurst Country Club, the Knights of Columbus, and St. Eulalia's Roman Catholic Church. Also surviving are two daughters, Kara Duquette, Springfield, Mass., and Franny Krushinsky, Charleston, S.C.; a granddaughter and grandson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Krushinsky. The funeral was from the Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 401 Church St., Moscow, with Mass in St. Eulalia's Church by Monsignor John Moore and Monsignor F. Alan Conlan. Interment, St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hemocrhomotosis Foundation.

COLE WILLIAM PARKINS
Cole William Parkins, infant son of Robert W. and Penny M. Reilly Parkins, Elmhurst, died September 6 in the Community Medical Center. Though he lived only briefly, he was loved by all his family. Also surviving are two brothers, Curt and Kyle, at home; paternal grandmother, Ruth Herman Parkins, Elmhurst; maternal grandmother, the Rev. Betty Gillette Reilly, Binghamton, N.Y.; maternal grandfather, Edward Reilly, Hamlin; aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, William Parkins. Private graveside services were held in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst, by the Rev. John Craig. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 545 Jefferson Ave., 18510. Arrangements by the Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Home, Route 690, Spring Brook Township.

CARL J. DEL PRETE
Carl J. Del Prete, 70, a South Scranton resident, died August 26 at the VNA Hospice Inpatient Unit at Community Medical Center after an illness. His widow is the former Ann Grant. The couple would have observed their 38th wedding anniversary in November.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Louis and Catherine Sylvester Del Prete, he was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Prior to his retirement, he was a warehouse manager for Artcraft Studios, Old Forge. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
The light of his life was the recent addition of his first grandchild. He was proud of the fact that he still resided in the home in which he was born.
Also surviving are two daughters, Catherine at home, and Mary Thomas, Spring Brook; a son, William L., Madisonville; three brothers, Leo, Newton Ransom; Louis, Lady Lakes, Fla., and Robert, Raritan, N.J.; one grandchild; nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Angela Martin; and two brothers, Ralph and Francis.
The funeral was from the August J. Haas Funeral Home, Inc., 202 Pittston Ave., with Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Genet Street. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, 301 Delaware St., Olyphant, or the American Diabetes Association, 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre.

CONSTANTINO JUNI J. CALZOLA JR.
Constantino Juni J. Calzola Jr., 73, 63 Cottage St., Carbondale, died August 27 in Marian Community Hospital after an illness. His wife, Ethel Phillips, died in 1981.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Constantino Sr. and Mary Panfili Calzola, he was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Armed Training Command, Fort Hood, Texas. Prior to retirement, he was self-employed as a truck driver, and later employed with Carlo Trucking and Tuzze Trucking, both of Carbondale. He was also a diesel mechanic.
He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He loved NASCAR and was an avid hunter. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him.
Surviving are four sons, Albert L., Greenfield Township; Douglas A., Carbondale; Robert J., Madisonville, and John J., Cherryville; a brother, Albert (Abe); a sister, Eleanor Swingle, Mahwah, N.J.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews.
The funeral was from the Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home, 74 N. Main St., Carbondale, with Mass in St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. Interment, Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Finch Hill.

J. CALVIN ARMSTRONG
J. Calvin Armstrong, Clarks Summit, died August 29 in the VNA inpatient Hospice unit at Community Medical Center. His widow is the former Irene Klein. They celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in February.
Born in Vandling, son of the late Albert and Loretta Armstrong, he was a graduate of Vandling High School, where he served as president of his class, and had attended Lackawanna Junior College, Scranton. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a medical technician. Before retirement, he was a dispatcher for the Yellow Freight System. He had formerly been employed by Norwalk Shirks Freight Co. and had been employed in the freight business for more than 39 years. He was an active member of Immanual Lutheran Church, Scranton, where he served as a trustee and Braille worker. He was a member of the South Abington Lions Club and the Abington Post 7069, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Also surviving are two daughters, Karen Muir, Mount Cobb, and Debra Altier, Greenfield Township; a son, Alan, Chinchilla; eight grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Kresock; and two brothers, Albert and Ronald.
The funeral was from the Howard J. Snowdon Funeral Home, 1810 Sanderson Ave., with services in the Immanual Lutheran Church, by the Rev. Robert H. Marshall Jr. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Bell Mountain, Dickson City.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immanual Lutheran Church and the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel Fund, both at 238 Reese St., 18508.

BERNARD P. TRINOVITCH SR.
Bernard P. Trinovitch, 70, Archbald, died August 29 at Mercy Hospital. His wife of 44 years is Catherine Trinovitch.
Born July 1, 1930 in Jessup, son of the late George and Mary Trinovitch, he was a member of Holy Ghost Church, Jessup. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having earned the Sharp Shooter medal. He was a member of the Jessup VFW Post, and the Disabled American Veterans.
He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, and was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Also surviving are a daughter, Judy Slocum, Dalton; three sons, Bernard LaPlume; Keith, Falls, and Andrew, Mount Cobb; a brother, John, Levittown; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers; George and Andrew, and three sisters, Mary Trino, Ann Lakatta and Margaret Bernacki.
The funeral Mass was from the Holy Ghost Church, Jessup. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery, Jessup.
Arrangements by the Harrison Funeral Home, 374 Main St., Archbald.

ODESSA C. MURRAY
Odessa C. Murray, 81, Harrisburg, formerly of Scranton, died August 25 at home after an illness. She was the wife of James Murray.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Roger and Grace Edmondson Tyler, she was a member of Bethel AME Church, Scranton, its choir and usher board.
Her hobbies included ceramics, cooking, painting and sewing. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.
Also surviving are two daughters, Shelley Colbert and Melanie Murray, both of Harrisburg; three sons, Robert Tyler, Moscow; James Murray, Harrisburg, and Michael Murray, Ottawa, Canada; a sister, Edna Williams, New Britain, Conn; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The funeral was in the Church of the Living God, 1301 Rolleston St., Harrisburg. Interment, Forest Hill Cemetery, Dunmore.
Arrangements by the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann s St.

MARY C. FLOYD
Mary C. Floyd, Scranton, died August 29 at Moses Taylor Skilled Nursing Facility. She was the widow of John Floyd, who died in March 1968.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Sabad Leitner, she was a lifelong resident of the city. Prior to retirement, she worked at the Scranton Dry Goods store. She was a member of Concord United Church of Christ, the Concord Quilters and the Concord Womens's Fellowship. She was active in the Girl Scouts and in Birthright of Scranton. She was a member of the North Scranton Food Pantry, and active in Tri-Chem and Friendly Home Parties.
She was a wonderful person, loved by all, especially children. She surrounded everyone she touched with love. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Surviving are five sons, George and Douglass Judge, both of Scranton; Jerry Judge, Baton Rouge, La.; Paul Conlon, LaHambra, Calif.; and Joseph Conlon, Topock, Ariz.; three daughters, Ann Tempesta, Peckville; Mary Jane Gallagher, Scranton; and Caroline Denginia, Moscow; a brother, George Leitner, Lake Wallenpaupack; three sisters, Romaine Fitch and Kathleen Monahan, both of Scranton; and Lucille Kelly, Dover, N.J.; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Bernard Judge, and a sister, Christine Heinz.
The funeral was from the Bomberger-Lesko Funeral Home, 1660 N. Main Ave., with services in Concord United Church of Christ, by the Rev. Tom Nalesnik, pastor. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Concord United Church of Christ, William and Wayne Ave.

ANNA GERZONICH
Anna Gerzonich, a former resident of Dunmore, and Micco, Fla., died August 31 at the home of her niece, Mary Ann Gilarde, Roaring Brook Township, after an illness. She was the widow of Joseph Gerzonich, who died in 1998.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late John and Frances Banick Foltha, she was educated in Scranton public schools, and was a member of St. Luke s Roman Catholic Church, Barefoot Bay, Fla.
Also surviving are other nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Hoylick.
Interment, St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow.
Arrangements by the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, 318 E. Drinker St., Dunmore.

JOSEPH REDDING
Joseph Jerry Redding , 62, Wilkes-Barre, died August 30, in the VA Hospital, Plains Township. His former wife is Barbara Redding.
Born Feb. 11, 1938, in Pittston, son of Jean Gibbons Redding and the late Joseph Cork Redding of Pittston, he graduated from Pittston Central Catholic High School and served in the Army. He formerly worked as an international export manager at Berol Corp. in Danbury, Conn., and Venezualia, Columbia. He was a member of the American Legion and St. Conrad's Young Men's Social Club.
He was a loving father, son, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was an avid reader of books and newspapers. He loved doing crossword puzzles, being on the Internet, and channel surfing.
Surviving are a son, Gary, Wilkes-Barre; two sisters, Shiela Flaherty, Moscow, and Ann Connell, New Freedom; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The funeral was from the Donnelly-Callahan Funeral Home, 802 Susquehanna Ave., West Pittston, with Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston.

JAMES W. WILLIAMS
James W. Williams, 71, Lake Ariel, died August 24 in the VNA Hospice Unit at Community Medical Center after a brief illness. His widow is the former Frances Czubowicz.
Born March 12, 1929, in Arlington, son of the late James W. and Helena Hanlon Williams, he was a graduate of Hawley High School and was a member of St. Mary's Church, Ledgedale. Before retirement, he had been employed by Ford Motor Co., Mahway, N.J.
Also surviving are a brother, Donald F., Lake Ariel, nieces and nephews.
The funeral was from the James Wilson Funeral Home Inc., 296, Lake Ariel, with Mass in St. Mary's Church, Ledgedale, celebrated by the Rev. Edward Scott. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Ledgedale.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice of Lackawanna County, 301 Delaware Ave., Olyphant 18447.

MARY V. CORCORAN
Mary V. Corcoran, 87, a lifelong South Scranton resident, died August 26 after a lengthy illness at the Hospice Preferred Choice Inpatient Unit at Mid-Valley Hospital, Peckville. She was the widow of James Corcoran, who died in October 1974.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late John and Kathryn Kennedy Sheerin, she was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Church, and its combined society. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School, class of 1931.
She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, and was respected by her family and friends.
Surviving are two daughters, Marie Hopkins and Kathryn Duffy, both of Scranton; three sons, James, Woodbridge, N.J., Joseph, Moscow, and Gerard, Justice; a sister, Kathryn Forrester, Scranton; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by a son, John, and a brother, John.
The funeral was from the August J. Haas Funeral Home, Inc., 202 Pittston Ave., with Mass in Nativity of Our Lord Church. Interment, St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nativity Memorial Fund, 633 Orchard St., 18505.

RICHARD J. NASH
Richard J. Nash, Lake Ariel, died August 25 in the Hospice Unit of Mercy Hospital after an illness. His widow is the former Phyllis P. Chumard.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Harry Levi and Elizabeth Mae Phillips Nash, he attended Lake Vocational School, East Stroudsburg University, Pennsylvania State University, Ursinus College and the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to retirement, he had been employed for 37 years as a production engineer by Superior Tube Company, Norristown. He was a member of the Lake Ariel Fire Company, the Wayne County Fire Police, and the Pennsylvania Fire Police Associations.
He was a member of the American Society of Non-Destructive Testing, a charter member of the American Society of Quality Control, Salem Lodge 330 Free and Accepted Masons, Keystone Consistory, and Tall Cedars of Lebanon. He also served for 18 years on the Wayne County Planning Commission, and he was a former Lake Township auditor for many years.
Surviving are a son, Richard, Norristown; two daughters, Barbara Griffin, Westminster, Md., and Mary Lou Gross, Norristown; a sister, Francis Roberts, Santa Rosa, Calif.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry and a sister, Anna Meome.
The funeral was from the James Wilson Funeral Home., Inc., Route 296 Lake Ariel, with services by the Rev. William Henwood, Jericho Independant Church. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Ariel Fire Company, P.O. Box 31, Lake Ariel, 18436.

MARY ANN ARCURIE MALLOY
Mary Ann Arcurie Malloy, West Scranton, died August 17 at Mercy Hospital after being stricken ill at home. She was the wife of Joseph Malloy.
Born in Scranton, daughter of Eugene and Helen Castellano Arcurie, she was a graduate of West Scranton High School and Empire Beauty School. She was employed as a hairdresser by the 222 Salon, Scranton, and owned her own dance studio in Pittston. She was also a cheerleading coach at St. Patrick's School, West Scranton, and a member of St. Patrick's Church.
Also surviving are a daughter, Delaney, at home; two brothers, Eugene and William, both of Lake Ariel; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Brendan.
The funeral was from the Patrick F. Guido Funeral Home, 120 S. Main Ave., with Mass in St. Patrick's Church. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery.

ANGELINE CANCELLERI MASSENZ
Angeline Cancelleri Massenz, 87, of Dunmore, died August 17 at Mercy Hospital after an illness. She was the widow of Ricardo Massenz.
Born in Dunmore, daughter of the late Calogero and Maria Amorebello Cancelleri, she attended Dunmore schools and was employed in the garment industry, working at the Grove Silk Mill, Dunmore for several years. She was a former resident of Union City, N.J., and Walnut, Calif., before returning to Dunmore in 1995. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Dunmore.
She was a loving sister and a wonderful aunt who will be missed by all who knew her. Surviving are two brothers, Santo, Dunmore; and John, Gouldsboro RD 1; a sister, Josephine Mancuso, Walnut Calif.; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Michael, James, Charles and Salvador; and two sisters, Louise Garguilo and Nancy Guidice.
The funeral was from the John J. Chipak Funeral Home, 623 E. Drinker St., Dunmore, with Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Dunmore. Interment, Mount Carmel Cemetery, Dunmore.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony of Padua School Endowment Fund, 208 Smith St., Dunmore, 18512.

NICHOLAS PAWLICK
Nicholas Pawlick, 85, Little Falls, N.J., died August 20. His wife, the former Anna Mae Dutko, preceded him in death. Born in Detroit, Mich., he lived in Little Falls most of his life. Before retirement, he worked in the maintenance department at Mack Molding Inc., Wayne, N.J., for 26 years. He was a member of the Thunderview Rod and Gun Club, Grahamsville, N.Y. He was a member of St. John's Russian Orthodox Church, Little Falls. Surviving are two daughters, Gail Leonard, Easton; and Theodora Czarnecki, Lake Ariel; four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by the Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls.
 

MARGURITE OAKLEY WASHINE
Margurite Oakley Washine, 89, a resident of Dunmore, died unexpectedly August 19 in Mercy Hospital. She was the wife of Blair Washine. They celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary on Aug.11.
Born in Dunmore, daughter of the late Ray and Martha Oakley, she graduated from Dunmore High School. She was a buyer for the former Globe Store, Scranton, and Santarian's, Hatboro.
Also surviving are a stepson, William, Lake Ariel; two step-grandsons and a step-granddaughter.
The funeral was from the DeGraw Roever Strauch Funeral Home, 2031 Green Ridge St., Dunmore, with services by the Rev. Cathy Mansfield, pastor, Tripp Avenue Christian Church. Interment, Salem Cemetery, Hamlin.

JOHN J. RUSIN
John J. Rusin, 68, Binghamton, N.Y., died August 20 in Barnes Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna.
Born May 15, 1931, in Carbondale, son of the late Jacob and Joanna Harenza Rusin, he attended grade school at Carbondale Township, graduated from Fell Township High School and was a graduate of Mount St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Md., with religious post graduate work.
Surviving are three brothers, the Rev. Joseph, St. Mary's Church, Dickson City; Edmund, Rochester, N.Y.; and Frank, Carbondale; two sisters, Antoinette Milesko, Waxhaw, N.C.; and Amy Libby, Gouldsboro.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, James and Ben; and two sisters, Ann Rusin and Mary Unis.
The funeral Mass was in St. Michael's Church, Simpson, celebrated by Rev. Joseph Rusin, Interment, St. Michael's Cemetery, Simpson. Arrangements by the McGranaghan-Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main St., Forest City.

JAMES G. KANE
James G. Kane, 72, Jessup, died August 22 at home after an illness. His wife is the former Mable Johnson. The couple celebrated 42 years of marriage in June.
Born in Jessup, son of the late James G. Sr. and Alice Loftus Kane, he attended Jessup schools and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald. He served in the Navy during World War II, and the Marine Corps during the Korean War, in which he was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a security guard at Marywood University. Prior to retirement, he worked at the Trane Co., Dunmore.
Surviving are three daughters, Dianne Andrews and Alice Houlihan, both of Archbald, and Susan Andrews, Jessup; two sisters, Anna Rotell and Marie Murphy, both of Archbald; five brothers, Jack, Lake Ariel; Joseph and Robert, both of Jessup; Gerard, Clarks Summit; and Marty, Archbald; five grandsons; two granddaughters; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank in June.
The funeral was from the Robert E. Decker Funeral Home, 702 River St., Peckville, with Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald. Interment, parish cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, 746 Jefferson Ave.

JOHN A. PETRONE
John A. Petrone Jr., 56, Childs, died August 23 at home after an illness. His wife is the former Cecile Cianflone.
Born in Archbald, son of the late John Sr. and Julia Fielh Petrone, he resided in Childs for the past 28 years. A member of Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Jermyn. Before his illness, he was employed by the Hillier Engineering and Technologies in Montage. He held memberships in the Meredith Hose Company and the Carbondale Township Planning Commission.
He was and avid bowler, hunter, motorcyclist, musician and handyman. He enjoyed life to the fullest with his family and friends, was loved by all, and will be sadly missed by those who shared his wonderful life.
Surviving are two daughters, Lisa Bandru, Carbondale, and Lori Childs, Ambler; two brothers, Anthony, Woodstock, N.Y., and James, Hyde Park, N.Y.; four sisters, Anna Mae Marchelitis, Archbald; Delores Casper, South Canaan; Shirley Monie, Winton; and Marie Lapkoski, Bridgewater, N.J.; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Sansenbach and Joan Oprendik.
The funeral was from the Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home, 2 Hospital St., Carbondale, with Mass in Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Jermyn, by the Rev. William J. Flynn, pastor of Corpus Christi Church, Montdale. Interment, St. Thomas Cemetery, Archbald.

ROBERT C. FUEGLEIN
Robert C. Fueglein, 80, Cayuga Village, N.Y., died August 21 at home after a three year illness. His wife, the former Eva Moon, died in 1976.
Born Aug. 26, 1919 in Hollisterville, son of the late Charles and Frances Chedster Fueglein, he was a graduate of Moscow High School, where he received many oratory awards.
Before moving to Niagara Falls in 1955, he owned and operated a farm in Pennsylvania. Prior to retirement, he had been employed as a band roll operator for the Continental Can Co., Tonawanda, N.Y. He also had been employed by the International Paper Co.
He was a deputy grand master of the Odd Fellows Southern District of Wayne County in 1953. During the 1970s, he served as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 884, St. James United Methodist Church.
He loved to sing, especially Eddie Arnold songs. He also loved yodeling, square dance calling, and growing plants. His specialty in the latter was African violets, for which he won a number of awards.
He was an avid trout fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, for whom he was a storyteller.
Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Rutkowski and Nona D'Agostino, both of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; three sisters, Nettie Ridgeway, Hollisterville; Margaret Brooks, Conklin, N.Y.; and Millecent Weed, Moscow; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Hake, and a sister, Ida Savitz. The funeral was in the James Wilson Funeral Home Inc., Route 296, Lake Ariel, with services by the Rev. Patricia Lee, Sterling United Methodist Church. Interment, Hornbaker Cemetery, Madisonville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, N.Y. 14094, or St. James United Methodist Church, 4661 Porter Road, Niagara Falls, N.Y. 14305.

DIANE M. D ALESSANDRO
Diane M. D Alessandro, 56, Scranton, died August 14 in the Hospice Unit of the Mid-Valley Hospital, Peckville.
Born Aug. 15, 1943, daughter of the late Charles D. and Ethel J. Wigley Gaylets, she was raised in Old Forge before settling in Scranton 23 years ago. She was educated in Old Forge schools and received nursing certification at the Vo-Tech. She was a private duty practical nurse. She was a member of the Lackawanna County Kennel Club and a breeder of Sheltie dogs.
She was a beloved mother and grandmother and a lover of animals. She was devoted to her patients and will be missed by her family and friends.
Surviving are a son, Jeff, Scranton; a daughter, Beth Ann, Mount Cobb; a sister, Sandra Jensen, Scranton; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Lee; and a grandson.
Cremation took place at Maple Hill Cematory, Wilkes-Barre. Graveside services were held in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst, by the Rev. Kerry A. Bingaman, pastor, Moosic Assembly of God Church.
Arrangements, Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, 517 N. Main St., Old Forge.

FLORENCE YEDNASTY GUDIATUS
Florence Yednasty Gudiatus, formerly of Dickson City, died August 15 at the hospice unit of Mercy Hospital. She was the widow of William Gudiatus Sr., who died in 1996.
Born in Dickson City, daughter of the late Stanley and Rose Zelazinski Yednasty, she was a 1941 graduate of Dickson City High School. She was employed in the area garment industry and by Hills Department Store before retirement. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, North Scranton.
Surviving are a son, William Jr., Scranton; a daughter, Mariann Norvilas, Mount Cobb; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Edward, William and Stanley Jr.; three sisters, Sophie, Helen and Frances and a great-grandson.
Private funeral services and interment were conducted. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, 746 Jefferson Ave., 18510.
Arrangements by the Joseph C. Noreika Funeral Home, 1740 N. Main Ave.

ANTHONY W. WIKTOR
Anthony W. Wiktor, Carbondale, died August 14 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. His wife is the former Adellaide Zaccagino. The couple celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary April 19.
Born in Dickson City, son of the late Anthony and Catherine Stepkovitch Wiktor, he was a member of St. Rose Church, Carbondale. He was a graduate of Dickson City High School, and he served with the United States Army in World War II. Prior to retirement, he was employed by the Irvington School District, N.J.
He was a good husband, father and grandfather.
Surviving are a son, Anthony, Lake Ariel, a daughter, Lisa Walsh, East Windsor, N.J., a brother, John, Dickson City, a grandson; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters.
The funeral Mass was at St. Rose Church, Carbondale. Interment, Mount Carmel Cemetery, Dunmore.
Arrangements by the Frank T. Mazur Funeral Home, 519 Dundaff St., Dickson City.

HELEN MAKSIMOWICZ DALLAO
Helen Maksimowicz Dallao, formerly of Throop, died August 15 at the Allied Long Term Care Center. She was the widow of Anthony B. Dallao, who; died Jan. 14, 1987.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Szymanski Maksimowicz, she resided in Throop most of her life. Before retirement she was employed at Marywood College. She was a graduate of Throop High School and a member of St. Anthony's Church, Throop, and its Altar and Rosary Society. She was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who will be missed by all who loved her.
Surviving are a daughter, Andrea Swenski, Moscow; two sisters, Sophie Pociask, Rochester, N.Y., and Eleanor Kaminsky, Rockport, Mass.; two brothers, Edward, South Fork, Colo., and John, Stanford, Conn.; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Stanley.
The funeral was from the John J. Turko and Sons Funeral Home, 402 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, with Mass in St. Anthony's Church, celebrated by the Rev. August Ricciardi, pastor. Interment, parish cemetery.

SALVATORE J. SABATELLE
Salvatore J. Sabatelle, Moscow, died August 14 at Mercy Hospital after being stricken ill at home. His widow is the former Virginia Notz. They celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary on July 12.
Born in Dunmore, son of the late Angelo and Giovanina Pace Sabatelle, he was a graduate of Dunmore High School and was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Church, Moscow. He was a certified executive chef of the American Culinary Association and attended the Culinary Institute of America, New Haven, Conn. He served as an apprentice at the Hotel Casey and had retired from the Keystone City Residence in 1995. He also owned Sabatelle Catering and was a part-owner of Billy's Seafood and Steakhouse, Dunmore. He founded the Professional Chefs Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania in 1973 and was honored as Chef of the Year in 1974. He also served as the ethics chairman of the American Culinary Federation for 15 years.
Also surviving are a brother, Michael, Dunmore; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Daniel; and three sisters, Angeline Sabatelle, Catherine Sabatelle and Lena Possanza.
The funeral was from the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, 318 E. Drinker St., Dunmore, with Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Dunmore. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dialysis Patient Fund, c/o Moses Taylor Hospital, 700 Quincy Ave., 18510; and Mercy Home Health and Hospice, 746 Jefferson Ave., 18510.

LOUIS H. CAPERELLI
Louis H. Caperelli, 90, Jessup, died August 15 at Mid-Valley Hospital. His wife is the former Anne Yatchisin, formerly of Hyde Park. The couple celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary Aug. 5.
Born in Arezzo, Italy, son of the late Lorenzo and Ida Chianucci Caparelli, he moved to the United States with his family and settled in Jessup when he was 3 years old. He was a graduate of Jessup High School, class of 1927, a graduate of Penn State University, where he was a member of the Alpha Delta fraternity, and he was a graduate of New York University. He also earned credits at Bucknell University.
An army veteran of World War II, he served on the staff of the Army Air Force Air Intelligence School, where he obtained the rank of technical sergeant. He began his educational career as a high school teacher and supervising principal of Jessup High School, where he also served as athletic director. He was a prominent PIAA football official, who served on the committee that formulated the annual Lions Club Football Dream Game.
When the Valley View School District was formed, he was appointed the first superintendent of the jointure. He was a member of the American Association of School administrators, the PSEA, as well as other educational associations. For two years, he held the positions of president of Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. He was a member of St. Mary's Assumption Church, Jessup, American Legion Michael Steiner Post 411 of Jessup, AARP, and the Country Club of Scranton.
Surviving are three daughters, Carol Caperelli, Ph.D., Cincinnati, Ohio; Nancy Spackman, Clarks Summit, and Louise White, Byfield, Mass.; three sisters, Frieda Pacini, Fairfield, Conn., Erma Blascak, Moscow, and Lillian Cherry, Jessup; two grandsons; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Esther Scagliotti.
The funeral was from the Arthur A. Albini Funeral Home, 1003 Church St., Route 247, Jessup, with Mass in St. Mary's Assumption Church, Third Avenue, Jessup. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Jessup.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Home Health and Hospice, 746 Jefferson Ave., 18501, or to the donor's favorite charity.

MARY JANE WHARTON
Mary Jane Wharton, 68, Moscow and Hardyton, N.J., died August 16 in the VNA Hospice Impatient Unit at Community Medical Center.
Born in Dover, De., daughter of the late Nowell and Grace Hall Wharton, she was a 1950 graduate of Dover High School.
She worked many years as a registered nurse after graduating from Keuka College in 1956. She then turned toward medical education, and earned a master's degree in human development from Farleigh Dickinson University. When her family opened a restaurant in Cedar Grove, N.J., in 1989, she retired from nursing and became pastry chef bringing recognition from the New York Times for some of the best pastries in Northern New Jersey, especially her apple crumb pies.
Her warm, caring and motherly personality led many to call her mom. She was an extremely devoted mother and grandmother who loved the outdoors, backpacking, writing and her freedom. She will be deeply missed by her family.
Surviving are a sister, Patricia Preisen; a brother, Jack; three daughters, Jane Eileen Shu, Susan Murdock and Ellen Gentle; a son, Jon Steven Shu; and four grandchildren.
The funeral was private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice Unit of Lackawanna County, Olyphant, or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 120 Wall St., 19th Floor, New York, NY 10005-4001. Arrangements by the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann St.

JOSEPH W. BABCOCK
Joseph W. Babcock, 42, Scranton, died August 17 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born in Newton, N.J., son of the late Joseph and Janet Rose Babcock, he attended Franklin High School, Franklin, N.J. Prior to his illness , he was employed by Sanitation Inc., New Jersey.
He was a loving brother.
Surviving are four brothers, Jerry, Arizona; Kenneth, Gouldsboro; Raymond and Charles, both of Scranton; two sisters, Dorothy, Gouldsboro; and Ruth Ann Grace, Pittston; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral and blessing service was from the McGoff-Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1401 Capouse Ave., by Monsignor Paul J. Purcell, pastor, St. Paul's Church.

VIRGINIA VELICKA
Virginia Velicka, 58, Gouldsboro, Clifton Township, died August 18 in Mercy Hospital. She was the widow of John Velicka, who died Dec., 28, 1999.
Born Dec. 6, 1941, in Elizabeth, N.J., daughter of Alice Papalis, Chicago., Ill., and the late Vincent Gaudiesius, she was employed as a sergeant security guard for the Big Bass Lake Association, Gouldsboro. As a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and understanding which she instilled in her family and everyone she knew.
Surviving are two daughters, Charlene Byrne and Linda Esposito, both of Elizabeth; two sisters, Dorothy Marshall, Chicago; and Vivianne Troiano, Lyons, N.J.; five grandchildren.
A blessing service was held in the Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 401 Church St., Moscow, by the Rev. Michael Finn, pastor, St. Catherine's of Siena Church. Interment, private in St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Rahway N.J.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of the Gouldsboro Volunteer Fire Co.

ANNE MURPHY BALDONI
Anne Murphy Baldoni, 55, Scranton, died August 18 in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born in Dunmore, daughter of the late James T. and Lillian Conway Murphy, she was a former member of St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church, Dunmore. She attended Dunmore public schools and was a homemaker.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who loved to read and spend time with her family. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Surviving are a son, Joseph, Scranton; four daughters, Donna Baldoni, Madisonville; Diana Schmidt, Scranton; Krystine Baldoni, Dickson City; and Angeline Orlowski, Madisonville; a brother, James A. Murphy, Dunmore; two sisters, Catherine Perry, Dunmore; and Mary Martin, Rockville, Md.; 11 grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The funeral was from the Thomas J. Golden Funeral Home, 2004 Delaware St., Dunmore, with Mass in St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church, Chestnut St., Dunmore. Interment, parish cemetery.