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of of of of of of of and I WILKES-BARRE RECORD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1936 Five Davis, Aged 71, Dies Hudson Coal Company Mine Foreman Was Active in Church Work Edward W. Davis, 71, a resident of the valley for half a century and prominent as mining man, died at 9:30 0 yesterday morning at his home, 895 Park Avenue, after three weeks Illness. Mr. Davis WAS born in South Wales In 1865 and came to this country when young man, and WAS engaged in mining for 50 years. For the last sixteen years the had been employed as a mine foreman at the Red Ash Colliery of the Hudson Coal Company, and prior to that time wash connected with the Red Ash Coal Company.

Deceased was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where he served deacon for about fifteen years and was teacher of the Women's Bible Class in the Sunday School. He was one of the founders of the First Welsh Baptist Church this vicinity. He was affiliated with the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias Lodges. Surviving by the following children: Mrs. William Evans, of Nicholson; Mrs.

James Van Why, Hazle Street, city; Hayden and Milton Davis, at home; also three grandchildren, Betty Evans, Edward, Mrs. Evans, Davis and died James in Van November, Why, 1935. Services will be held at the home at with services at 2 o'clock in Bethel 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Baptist Church, Parrish pastor Street. will officiate, assisted by Rev. Rev, Gomer Evans, Thomas Hughes of Edwardsville Welsh Baptist Church.

OBITUARY MRS. JENNIE POMEO Mrs. Jennie Pomeo of Old Forge, sister of Mrs. Frank Parise of Parsons, died on Tuesday in Hahnemann Hospital, Scranton. She was the former Miss Jennie Basta.

Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 with a Church, requiem mass at 9:30 in St. Mary's Avoca. Interment in the parish cemetery. JOHN FARRER The remains of John Farrer, 19, who drowned Saturday at St. Petersburg, are expected to arrive in Pittston tonight.

The funeral will be held from the Martin Funeral Home, 303 Wyoming West Pittston, with services at' 2 in charge of Rev. Harold Teed of First Presbyterian Church. Interment in West Pitts- ton Cemetery. MRS. WILLIAM HEAVNER The death of Mrs.

William Heavher, 91, died on Tuesday at her home in Nescopeck. She was born in Ireland and settled the lower end of the county with her parents when a girl. A son, Daniel Heavner, with whom she made her home, and a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth English, Berwick, survive. The funeral will be held this afternoon with services at the home.

MRS. MICHAEL MANGAN Mrs. Michael A. Mangan, 21 Loan Street, Pittston, died last night at 11 following a short illness of pneumonia. Surving are her husband and these children: William, Joseph and Eugene of Pittston, Mrs.

Mary Corcoran, Mrs. E. N. Davis and Mrs. L.

A. Mangan, all of New York; 13 grandchildren, one great grandchild and a brother and three sisters, Cawley and Mrs. Bridget McGarry of Pittston, Mrs. Kate McDonald and Mrs. Bina Smith, both of Colorado.

ANTHONY STEFANSKI Anthony Stefanski, 76, died yesterday morning at 6:45 following several weeks illness, in the home of his son Ignatius Mileski, Gorringer Avenue, Iona Place, with whom he lived. Born in Poland, he resided in this country for 35 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Nativity Church, Plymouth and Polish National Alliance. Surviving are these children: Stanley, Syracuse; Martin Lee Park; Mrs.

Val B. Rzemenewski, Bronx, N. 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. CORA M. RUTHERFORD Cora M.

Rutherford, 60, sister of Mrs. Carrie Vosburg of Wyoming, died on Tuesday in Binghamton Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted last night at the Rice Funeral Home, Johnson City, Rev. W. S.

Crandall officiating. The body will be taken today to Fairmount Springs, near Shickshinny, for further services and burial. Mrs. Rutherford is survived by a son, Rev. Sterling Hess, pastor of Factoryville Methodist Episcopal Church and two daughters; also three sisters, Mrs.

Vosburg of Wyoming; Mrs. Eva Culver of Middletown, N. and Mrs. Anna Noble of Scranton. MRS.

JOCEPHA BULLOCK Mrs. Jocepha Bullock, 70, widow of William Bullock, died at 8:14 yesterday morning at her home, 505 Carey Avenue, after a lingering illness. Her husband passed away last June. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 with services in charge of Rev. Burris Firwood Church of Christ.

Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. Mrs. Bullock was born at Harveyville, August 1, 1866, daughter of the late Judson and Dianthes Harri- New Happy, SAY IT BY TELEPHONE. LOW NIGHT RATES APPLY ON CALLS OF 42 MILES OR MORE All New Years Day! ConS THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF PENNSYLVANIA MOTHER OF PASTOR LIVES BEYOND 95 Mrs. Anna C.

Smith Dies 4 Days After Birthday Just five days after she had her desire fulfilled, and observed her 95th birthday anniversary on Christmas Day, Mrs. Anna C. Smith, mother of Rev. George. M.

Smith of St. Luke's Reformed Church, the died last night after short iliness the home of her son, 14 East Hollenback Avenue. Mrs. Smith was born in Lockport December 25, 1841. With Rev.

Mr. Smith, who accepted the pastorate of St. Luke's Church, she came to Wilkes-Barre little more than month ago from Akron, Ohio, where she had a large acquaintance. Besides her son Mrs. Smith survived by several grandchildren.

son Benscoter, and had lived in this city the greater part of her life. Surviving are a son, William: 8 daughter, Evelyn; a granddaughter, Doris, all at home, and a brother, T. E. Benscoter of Edwardsville. MRS.

ANNA WASHBURN Mrs. Anna Washburn; 71, of New York City and a resident Askam for many years, died Tuesday at the home of her son, Lee Washburn, Bethlehem, following a heart attack. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Marion Hess of New York, and two sons, Lee of Bethlehem and Harry Truesdale Terrace. She also leaves one grandchild and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 be. at Askam Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. B. R. Hanton officiating.

Interment in Edgehill Cemetery. MICHAEL MERGO Michael Mergo, 427 Fairview Street, Plymouth, died last night at 6 after an illness of pneumonia. He was a World War veteran and a member of SS. Peter and Paul's Greek Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife Julia and two children, Dennis and William; mother and stepfather, Mr.

and Mrs. John Klesa and these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Catherine Tarasazick, Mrs. Anna Spock, Stephen, Mrs. Julia Pokrinchak, John, Ella, Nicholas and Mrs.

Mary Rudnicki, all of Plymouth. A stepsister, Helen Klesa, also survives. MRS. BERTHA M. TRAVER Mrs.

Bertha M. Traver, 54, died at her home at Evans Falls, Wyoming County, on Tuesday night. Mrs. Traver was a native of Beaumont and before marriage was Miss Bertha Morgan. She leaves her husband, Frank, two children, Mrs.

Earl Crispell and Mildred at home, and two grandchildren, Earl and Elvin Crispell. She also leaves one brother, Harry Morgan of Norristown and following sisters, Mrs. Roland Collins, Mrs. Oscar Williams and Gertrude Morgan of Akron, and Mrs. Harry Wall of Beaumont.

JULIA WONDOLOWSKI Mrs. Wondolowski, 39, whose husband, Julie. Benjamin, was killed in Stanton Colliery six years ago, died yesterday morning Mercy Hospital where she was admitted November 23 for an operation. She Wag a member of St. Mary's Polish Church, The funeral will be held from the family home, 413 South Sherman Street, Saturday morning at 9 with a requiem mass at 9:30 in St.

Mary's Polish Church, Park Avenue. Interment in the parish cemetery at Wyoming. Surviving are these children, Benjamin, Perth Amboy, N. Mrs. Florence Norton and Mrs.

Clement and Leonard at home; Jewel Capler of this city, and two brothers, Anthony Savurney of Los Angeles, and, Joseph Savurney of this city. For Happier IF YOU LIKE A LIGHTER WHISKEY, CROWN BLENDED WHISKEY. The product are 5 years or more old, neutral spirits distilled from Death Takes Thomas Judge World War Veteran Dies at Home of Nephew in Pittston Thomas A. Judge, World War veteran and lifelong Pittston resident, died yesterday morning at 10 at the home of his nephew, Earl Tischler, 51 Butler Avenue, Pittston. Mr.

Judge had been ill since Christmas but family members were unaware of the seriousness of his condition and death was unexpected. The remains have been taken by Funeral Director Stanley M. Leonard to the home of his sister, Mrs. William Tischler, 19 Prospect Street, Pittston, from where the funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:45 with military honors. Deceased was a son of the late Mr.

and Mrs. Patrick Judge, early residents of the Parsonage Street section of Pittston, and practically his entire life was spent in that community. At the outbreak of the World War, Mr. Judge enlisted in the U. S.

Navy and served for the duration of the war. He was member of Fort Pittston post, Veterans of Foreign Wars and John Stark post, American Legion. He also was a member of St. John's Church. Surviving are the following chilers and sisters: Leroy Hall, Wilkes-Barre; Mrs.

Catherine Tracy, Little Ferry, N. James and Joseph Judge, Pittston; Michael, Philadelphia; Mrs. John Jones, Nanticoke; Mrs. William Tischler, Pittston; Mrs. Patrick Preston, WilkesBarre; Mrs.

Thomas Simonson, West Pittston. Health Officer Dies In Physician's Office Stanley Gibbletts, well known Exeter resident, was stricken Tuesday night at 9 at the office of Dr. Eugene M. Kelley, Wyoming Avenue, and died in a few minutes. Dr.

Kelley said death had resulted from a heart attack. The remains have been taken to the family home, 301 Grant Street, Exeter, from where the funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9. A requiem mass will be celebrated at St. Casimir's Church at 9:30 and burial will be' in the parish cemetery. Deceased had resided in Exeter for 40 years and was one of the borough's well known residents.

For many years he was borough health officer. He was a member of St. Casimir's Lithuanian Church, the Holy Name Society and St. Vincent de Paul Society. Surviving are his wife, Anna, two sons, Stanley and George; five daughters, Mrs.

Peter Kasalanis, Nellie, Anna, Marie and George and three grandchildren. Philip Crawford, 31, Pneumonia Victim Taken 111 several days ago while returning from work Philip Crawford, 31, of 29 Monroe Street, city, died yesterday afternoon at 2:30 at his home of pneumonia. He was employed for the last three years by Frank Martz Coach Company. He was born in Wilkes- Barre, son of John and Elizabeth Durand Crawford. He was a member of Ashley Presbyterian.

Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Barbara Grausam; three children, John, Dorothy and Barbara Joan; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford; four brothers, James, Leonard, John Edward and Roy all of Wilkes-Barre, and two sisters, Florence of this city and Margaret Plainfield, N. J. Funeral services will be held afternoon at the home.

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Rev. F. F. Hoffner of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Freeland, officiated.

STELLA OLIESWSKI The funeral of Stella Olieswski was held yesterday morning at 9 from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Olieswski, 1411 Plane Street, Avoca, and was attended by many friends. A requiem mass was celebrated at 9:30 at SS. Peter and Paul Church by Rev.

Stanley Cituk, Burial was in the parish cemetery. Bearers were Albin Cosmack. Peter Waleski, Francis Koch, Leo Gregory, Rudolph Wanaliska and Joseph Sinila. LOUIS BUKEVICIUS The funeral of Louis Bukevicius was held yesterday morning atfrom the home, 59 Mundy's Court, Exeter, and was well attended. Requiem masses were celebrated at St.

Casimir's Lithuanian Church, Pittston, on the main altar by Rev. Victor Kupstas and on side altars by Rev. Victor Shimkonis and Rev. Joseph Aruscavage, Burial was in the parish cemetery where Anal benediction was pronounced by Rev. Father Kupstas.

Bearers were Andrew Masklewicz, William Dunn, Harry L. Black, P. Joseph Leonard, Michael J. McAndrew and Joseph Corrozza. ANTONIO ZENOBI The funeral of Antonio Zenobi was held yesterday morning at 9 from the late home, 85 Avenue, Exeter, and was attended by many friends.

requiem mass Was celebrated at St. Anthony's Church by Rev. Enrico Giovetti. Burial was in Italian Independent Cemetery, Forty Fort. Bearers were Guido Lengine, Samuel Rose, Michael Mandicott, Anthony Angelo Perrone, Furanti.

Joseph Masceni, MRS. MARY GIBBONS bons, formerly of Pittston and The funeral of Mrs. Mary GibScranton, took place yesterday morning from the Mulligan residence, 25 West South Street, and was largely attended. A solemn requiem mass was celebrated in St. Mary's Church by Rev.

Thomas Leonard, assisted by Rev. Joseph McGowan, deacon, and Rev. Thomas Manley, subdeacon. Rev. John J.

O'Donnell, the new rector, was seated in the sanctuary. Honorary pallbearers were Leo Reap of Pittston; Attorney Thomas Burke, Joseph Burke and James O'Boyle, all of West Pittston, Attorney Campbell Collins and William Goeckel of this city. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township, where final benediction was pronounced by Rev. Father McGowan.

CAROLINE DEMONSKY The funeral of Mrs. Caroline Demonsky took place yesterday morning home of her daughter, Mrs. Stanley Wonsewicz, 137 Zerbey Avenue, Edwardsville, and was largely attended. A requiem mass was celebrated in St. Hedwig's Church by Rev.

J. E. Gryczka. Pallbearers were Adolph Twardowski, Benjamin Lodeski, Andrew Karbowski, Humphrey Poplawski, John Sulitka and Chester Norbert. Burial was in the parish cemetery at Larksville.

MARY TOBIAS The funeral of Mary Tobias, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tobias, was held yesterday morning from the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Salmon, 2.

Jay Street, Parsons. Classmates in the second grade of Calvin School, Parsons, were flower carriers. Following brief services at the home an angel mass WAS celebrated at Slovak Sacred Heart Church by Monsignor John S. Sobota. Interment was in St.

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Pallbearers were John Remesicky, John Shurmanek, John Yuzavita, Joseph and John Ritscik and George Norvoy. JAMES HOWORTH James. Howorth, for many years an employe of the Internal Revenue Department, was buried yesterday afternoon in Hollenback Cemetery. The funeral held from the home, 53 Reynolds was, Street, Kingston, with scores of friends and former associates paying final tribute to his memory. Services were in charge of Rev, Dr.

George C. Westburg of Memorial Presbyterian Church, Pallbearers were Richard Brownell, Joseph Shaffer, Walter Snyder, Harry Guyler. Hemstreet, Services John at the Boyer grave and were private. MRS. ANNA TLUCEK Mrs.

Anna Tlucek, aged and respected resident of North WilkesBarre, was buried yesterday morning from the home, 51 Johnson Street, with scores of friends attending the funeral. Brief services at the home were followed by a high mass of requtem at 9:30 in St. Stanislaus's Church, Rev. John J. Podkul officiating.

Grandchildren were flower carriers. Pallbearers were Stanley and Alex Oschenkowski, John Levankowski, Joseph Gronska, Leon Kosciolek and Martin Wojchewski. Interment was in the church cemetery at Plains. Members of the society with which she was a affiliated, including officers, attended in a body, MRS. FLORENCE PIAZZA The funeral of Mrs.

Florence Piazza took place yesterday morning from the home, 85 Chestnut Street, Swoyerville, with many friends attending the services. A high mass of requiem was celePark Avenue, by Rev. A Arcangelo brated in Holy Rosary Church, D'Anca, pastor. Burial was in St. Ignatius's Cemetery at Pringle.

Pallbearers were Grossi Geiterl, Patsy Pentino, Ponziono Salvadi, Anthony Michael Chiazzi and Joseph Paccorri." MRS. OLIVE LACEY Funeral services for Mrs. Olive Lacey, who died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Cora Whipple, Laceyville, on Wednesday, were held in Baptist Church of that place on Saturday with Rev. Frank V.

Thomas of M. E. Church officiating. Burial was in Lacey Street Cemetery. Mrs.

Lacey 1s survived sons, Harold Lacey of Niagara Falls, and Prof. 'Raymond Lacey of Jacksonville, Ill. Three sisters, Mrs. Ernest Moyle, Mrs. Cora Angeles, and a brother, Horace Whipple, Mrs.

Alice Brink of Los Durand of Herrickville, also survive. JOSEPH TERKOWSKI The funeral of Joseph Terkowski was held yesterday morning at 9 from 120 West. Green Street, Nanticoke. A requiem mass was read in Holy Trinity Church by the rector, Rev. Roman A.

Wieziolowski, assisted by N. Savage and. C. Ossowski, seminarians. Rev.

Chester Kolakowski Stanislaus Orphanage was seated in the sanctuary. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Bearers were John Orlowski, Anthony Sulkowski, Frank Kazmierzewski, Stanley Krzesinski, Peter Slabinski and 'Joseph Pinkowski, JOSEPH WITKOWSKI Numerous relatives and friends attended the funeral of Joseph Witkowski held yesterday morning from the home 205 Boland Avenue, Lee Park. Requiem high mass was read in St. Mary's Nativity Church, Plymouth, by Rev.

S. A. Dreier, pastor. Pallbearers were John Sutton, Paul Junier, Teofl Stefanowski, Anthony Pomianek, Ludwig Hilinski, Stanley Levandowski. Burial was in SS.

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Mager was a member of St. Boniface's Church, St. Boniface Society, Knights a of St. George, a St. Vincent's de Paul Society, Holy Name Society, and Rolling Mill HIll Social Club The funeral will be held from the home Saturday morning at 8 with a requiem mass at 9:30 in St.

Bondface's Church. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Besides his wife, Anna, Mr. Mager is survived by eleven children: Sister Georgianna, stationed at St.

Boniface Convent, Blackman Street; Sister Bernadine of St. Benedict's Convent, Brooklyn, N. Mrs. John Sissiar, Mrs. Frank Conway, John F.

Mrs. John Behm, Joseph Mager, Margaret and Theresa Mager of WilkesBarre; Mrs. Charles Kramer of New York, and Mrs. Charles Walck of Glen Lyon. He also leaves 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Frank Plava Is Buried With Military Rites Military services were conducted yesterday morning by Black Diamond Post of American Legion, Kingston, at the funeral of Frank Plava, World War veteran. The funeral held from the home, 815 Anthracite Avenue, Kingston. Solemn high mass was celebrated in St. Mary's Nativity Church, Plymouth, by Rev. Edward Zawadski, a brother-in-law.

Rev. S. A. Dreier was deacon and Rev. Joseph Piotrowicz was sub-deacon.

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