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2 Hazleton Standard-Speaker, Monday, June 1 2, 1 989 Obituary jr. 1 ji Mary Benyo Mary Benyo, a resident of the Hazleton Nursing and Geriatric Center, died Sunday at 11:44 a.m. at the Hazleton General Hospital shortly after admission. She was born in Ebervale, daughter of the late John and Mary (Dubaj) Sabol, and was a member of St. Joseph's R.C.

Church, Hazleton. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband, Andrew, who died in 1974, and three brothers, George, Michael and John Sabol. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Anthony (Elaine) Blass, Hazleton, and Mrs. Lawrence (Margaret) Faeo, Anchorage, Alaska; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs.

Anna DeBatto, Yuma, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Tuesday at the convenience of the family from the Frank J. Bonin Funeral Home Second Street entrance. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph's R.C.

Church. Interment will follow in St. John's B.C. Cemetery, Hazleton. Friends may call from 7 to 9 this evening.

The rosary will be recited tonight. Memorial donations to the Monsignor Gavenda Center of St. Joseph's R.C. Church would be appreciated. Charles Thomas Jr.

Charles Thomas 38, 516 Washington Freeland, died Friday evening at the Hazleton General Hospital. He was born in Hazleton, son of Charles J. and Nancy (Brogan) Thomas, and had resided in Free-land all his life. He was employed by the Counties Contract and Construction Co. Plymouth Meeting.

He was a member of St. Ann's R.C. Church, Freeland, where he also served as a Eucharist minister. He was a Freeland councilman and chairman of the streets department. He also was a member of the Sons of Erin, Freeland; Fearnots; the Fourth Ward Fire Department; 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus 1040, Freeland; Drifton Fearnots A.A.; and chairman of the Freeland Democratic Party.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, the former Donna Harkins; brother, Paul, Freeland; sister, Mrs. John (Mary Catherine) Knapp, Sterling, maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Brogan, Drifton; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the McHugh-Wilczek Funeral Home, 249 Center Freeland.

The Very Rev. E. Francis Kelly will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Ann's Church, followed by interment in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The rosary will be recited this evening. Emil Andy Weiss Emil Andy Weiss, 81, White Haven Poconos, White Haven, died Saturday at the Hazleton General Hospital. He was born in Philadelphia, son of the late Erhardt and Augusta (Wurzbach) Weiss, and moved to the White Haven area 23 years ago. He retired five years ago as the self-employed owner of the Andy Weiss Plumbing, Heating and Excavating Company of Philadelphia.

He was also an Army veteran of World Warn. Surviving is his wife, the former Eva Dornan. Funeral services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph E.

Lehman Funeral Home, 403 Berwick White Haven. THREE INJURED Three Hazleton residents were injured when the car they were riding in crashed into a tree after running off the Lofty Road late Sunday night. Kline Township police said Robert Gaydos Jr. of 306 E. Elm Hazleton, was driving east at 11:20 p.m.

when one of two passengers, John P. Cohen of 27 W. Beech reportedly jumped from the moving vehicle as it rounded a 90-degree turn. After Cohen jumped, police said, Gaydos became confused by an oncoming car and lost control of his vehicle, which left the highway and hit the tree. Gaydos, Cohen, and Andy Bobey of 712 McKinley were treated in the emergency department of the Hazleton General Hospital and released.

State police from Troop in Frackville, and personnel from the Kline Township Fire Company, McAdoo Ambulance Association and Hazleton General Hospital Paramedic Unit assisted at the scene. (Photo by Ellen O'Connell) Catholic hospitals lose big money on Medicare SEATTLE (AP) Nearly 80 percent of the Roman Catholic hospitals in the United States are expected to lose money on Medicare patients this year, according to statistics compiled by their trade group. Monica Bayer of the Catholic Health Association of the United States said Sunday the group's 599 member hospitals would lose about $750 million overall. A report, "Critical Consequences: The Financial Impact of Medicare's Prospective Payment System on Catholic Health Association Member Hospitals," was released during the group's 74th annual meeting, which runs through Tuesday. The report said about one-fourth of all association hospitals would lose 21.9 percent or more overall on Medicare patients this year, the seventh year under the prospective payment system.

Alban P. Camer Alban P. Camer, 308 W. Sherman McAdoo, died suddenly Sunday at his home. He was born in McAdoo, son of the late Peter and Anna Camer.

He was retired and was last employed as a field auditor for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. He was also a union organizer for the Textile Workers Union; member of St. Patrick's R.C. Church, McAdoo; Army veteran of World War and member of American Legion Post 276, McAdoo. A former McAdoo councilman, he was one of the organizers and past chairman of McAdoo Crime Watch; past member of the board of directors and financial treasurer of the building fund of the All-American Senior Citizens of West Hazleton; co-captain of Men of Malvern for 25 years; member of Concerned Citizens, McAdoo; and very active with the March of Dimes and other charitable organizations.

Preceding him in death were two sisters, Helen Lasky and Mary Glezman. Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth Gombeda; son, Kenneth Levittown; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Anna Malloy, Berlin, N.J. Nell Augustitus, Hazleton; Marcella McCool, Con-yngham; Alberta Skasko, Hazleton; Evelyn Zukowski, Northampton; and Alice Walker, Venice, Fla. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Da-miano Funeral Home, Blaine and Cleveland streets, McAdoo.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church at 9:30 a.m., followed by interment in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown. The Rev. Vincent I. Cronin will recite the rosary Tuesday evening.

Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Margaret M. Kislan Mrs. Margaret M. Kislan, 77 First Drifton, died Sunday at 4:50 p.m.

at the Hazleton-St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born in Hudsondale, daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Mejersky) Meyers, and resided in Drifton for several years. She was a member of St. John's Nepomucene Catholic Church and also the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 5010.

Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were a brother, Steven Meyers, and two sisters, Mrs. Susan Palermo and Mrs. Anna Belfi. Surviving are her husband, Leon R. Kislan children, Mrs.

Vincent (Donna) Monfiletto, Long Island, N.Y.; Matthew Balas, Pemberton, N.J.; and Leon Kislan at home; brothers and sisters, Andrew Meyers, Phoenixville; Michael Meyers, Yonkers, N.Y.; George Meyers, Wapwallopen; Joseph Meyers, Hudsondale; Miss Marie Meyers, Beaver Meadows; and Mrs. Richard (Elizabeth) Arnold, Glen Gardener, N.J.; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the McNulty Funeral Home, Free-land. The Rev.

John B. Boyle will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John's Nepomucene Church. Interment will be in Mt. Laurel Memorial Park.

Friends may call Tuesday orom 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The rosary will be recited Tuesday. Death notices BENYO At Hazleton General Hospital, Sunday, June 11, 1989, Mrs. Mary Sabol Benyo. Private funeral at the convenience of the family Tuesday.

Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph's R.C. Church. Interment in St. John's B.C.

Cemetery, Hazleton. Friends may call Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at' the Frank J. Bonin Funeral Home, Second Street entrance. The rosary will be recited Monday evening.

Memorial donations to the Mon-signor Gavenda Center of St. Joseph's R.C. Church would be appreciated. RUSH At Hazleton, Thursday, June 8, Mrs. Wanda P.

Rush. Funeral Monday 9 a.m. from the Frank J. Bonin Funeral Home Second Street entrance. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m.

in St. John's Polish National Catholic Church, Hazleton. Interment in Good Shepherd Polish National Catholic Cemetery, West Nan-ticoke. SMITH FLORAL CO. 41 E.

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Rusinko, 448 E. Cranberry Hazleton, who died Thursday at the Hazleton General Hospital, was held Saturday morning from the Frank J. Bonin Funeral Home Inc. The Rev. Robert J.

Gardzalla gave the blessing at the funeral home, was celebrant of the Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Trinity (Slovak) R.C. Church and gave the final blessing at the chapel in Calvary Cemetery, Drums. Pallbearers were Joseph J. Seaman and Robert Seaman, grandsons, Joseph Seaman, Robert David, Mark Marcani, nephew, and Wassil Pogar. The funeral of Rose Crocamo, 246 E.

First Hazleton, who died Thursday at St. Luke Pavilion, was held Saturday from the Moran Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Most Precious Blood Church by the Rev. Neil Gugliemelli, who also gave the blessing in the chapel at Most Precious Blood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Halber, Ray Marchetti, Vincent and Lawrence Cherilla, Frank Mussoline and Anthony DiSpirito.

The funeral of Margaret Klop-tosky, formerly of 628 Front Freeland, who died Wednesday at the Hazleton-St. Joseph Medical Center, was held Saturday from the McNulty Funeral Home. The Rev. John B. Boyle was celebrant of the Mass of Christian Burial in St.

John Nepomucene Catholic Church and also gave the blessing at the funeral home and at the grave in St. Mary's B.C. Cemetery. Pallbearers were Patrick, Charles and Michael Dinofrio, George Twaits, Richard Fluri and Michael Enos. The funeral of Rocco Pachence, 115 S.

Vine who died Thursday morning at Hazleton General Hospital, was held Saturday morning from the Damiano Funeral Home, McAdoo, under the direction of Fierro Funeral Service Inc. The Rev. Leo House knecht was celebrant of the Mass of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Church, Kelayres, and also gave the blessing at the graveside in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas Scarpati and Jeffrey Scarpati, grandsons, and Vito Prete, Darris Trego, John Schrum, Joseph Pawlowski and Joseph Riotto. Private funeral services for Neil Montone, 27th and N.

Church streets, who died at his residence Friday morning, were held Saturday morning. The Rev. Thomas O'Malley was celebrant of the Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel's R.C. Church and also gave the final blessing at the graveside in Calvary Cemetery, Drums.

Pallbearers were Carmen DiSpirito and Stanley Starrick, sons-in-law, Michael Starrik, grandson, and David Molinaro, Larry Bonin and Andrew Piskel. Funeral services were held Thursday for Hazel Kite, a resident of Indian Harbour Beach, formerly of Hazleton, who died Saturday at Indian Harbour Beach. Services were held from the Krapf and Hughes Funeral Home. The Rev. Stanley R.

Trout, pastor of the Christ Lutheran Church, Hazleton, conducted the services. Interment was in the St. Johns Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Reimiller, Frank Papera, Joseph and Ronald Kutchrnarick, Louis Kish and Edward Stefanoski. Convicts Continued from page 1 Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in City Hall in 1978, served fewer than seven years in prison.

Shortly after his release, he committed suicide. Many law enforcement officials, however, say public fears don't necessarily reflect reality when it comes to freeing people like Singleton, Jackson and White. "With intensified supervision and special parole conditions, I don't know of many situations where victims have been harassed after a person has gotten out of prison," said Assistant Attorney General Dick Iglehart. Some blame a 1977 state sentencing law for releasing some criminals after serving relatively light sentences. The law stripped the state Board of Prison Terms of much of its power to decide when criminals should be released.

One critic of the law is Alan Nudelman, deputy supervising district attorney for Santa Clara County. He prosecuted Streleski. Though he never expressed remorse for killing a Stanford professor in 1978, Streleski was a model prisoner during his seven years behind bars. He refused parole three times, opting to serve his complete sentence so there would be no restrictions on his movements. A year after the convictions of Streleski and White, voters approved an initiative calling for stiffer sentences for murder.

Nudelman views the time between the two measures as a dark period in the state's legal history. "The whole determinate sentence scheme brought forth any number of miscarriages of justice resulting in a great deal of public outrage," he said. "Someone like Streleski would never have gone out, based on his lack of remorse and his attitude toward the body politic in general. Other releases that caused public outrage include William Archie Fain served 16 years for the 1967 slaying of a 17-year-old boy and the rape of two teen-age girls. Fain was released despite public protest and the objections of Gov.

George Deukmejian. Last year, he was arrested in connection with the attack of a Hayward school teacher. "Onion Field" cop killer Jimmy Lee Smith was paroled in 1982 despite loud protests from police and the public. Last Wednesday, Smith was sentenced to three months in jail on drug charges. Today, only a few crimes, including first- and second-degree murder and kidnapping for the purpose of robbery, carry indeterminate sentences.

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25.00 One 10.00 One week. ISO In that method, which is used nationwide except in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Maryland, payments for Medicare patients are based on the diagnoses, rather than on the hospital's actual cost of providing care. Those states were exempted because they had adopted other cost controls earlier. The report was based on a sample of 165 member hospitals in all states except the four which are exempt from the prospective payment system. Bayers said at least 98 percent of the nation's Catholic hospitals are members of the group.

William J. Cox, the group's vice president of government services, told the convention Sunday that Medicare operating losses this year are estimated to be 9.2 percent on the average, compared with 5.7 percent last year. connection with the pro-democracy protests. The Foreign Ministry strongly protested the sheltering of Fang, and official media have repeatedly demanded that the outspoken critic of Marxism be turned over to authorities. The U.S.

Embassy had no immediate comment on the arrest warrant. China also has lashed out at the United States for banning military sales in China in response to the June 4 assault, in which Chinese witnesses and Western intelligence sources say as many as 3,000 people were killed. The only comparable strain on U.S.-Chinese relations since formal ties were re-established in 1979 has been the question of Washington's ties with Taiwan, the Nationalist Chinese-ruled island Beijing considers a renegade province. ABC quoted Chinese sources Sunday as saying police arrested Ren Wanding, a leading dissident and accountant who had written essays criticizing the Communist government. Like Fang, Ren did not play a leading role in the recent student demonstrations but voiced support for their goals.

Gorbachev arrives in West Germany BONN, West Germany (AP) -Mikhail S. Gorbachev arrived today for his first state visit to this key NATO member with the aim of strengthening East-West ties, an objective that goes to the heart of this divided nation. The Soviet president and his delegation touched down at Cologne-Bonn airport a few minutes ahead of their scheduled arrival in an Aeroflot jet dubbed "Kremlin One." Gorbachev and his wife, Raisa, emerged from the plane and stood somberly for a 21-gun salute before descending to the tarmac to greeted by Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscber. The Kremlin entourage set off for a quick stop at the Soviet Embassy before heading to a ceremony at the West German state residence. Villa Hamrnerschmidt, for a welcome by President Richard von Weizsaecker and Chancellor Helmut Kohl.

Robin HUD (Continued from page 1) taking office." Keating would not comment directly on Harrell's claims. Attempts to locate Harrell's telephone number were not successful. Keating said Kemp ordered an investigation by the inspector general's office and an accounting firm "to determine the extent of the problem, suggest remedies and construct a system which will make this kind of conduct infrequent if not impossible in the future." "The fact that in Dallas a closing agent could allegedly embezzle $2 million and not be noticed, the fact that in Maryland a closing agent could allegedly give $5 million to the poor and not be noticed shows serious management deficiencies, and the secretary intends to see that that conduct does not recur," Keating said. The investigation is separate from a congressional inquiry into allegations that influence-peddling at HUD allowed more than a dozen former Reagan administration officials to benefit from housing programs meant for the poor. Agents such as Harrell handle closings for the Federal Housing Administration when it sells foreclosed property.

They are supposed to turn over the sales proceeds to the government while keeping a small commission. In 1985, Harrell used some of the HUD money to cover a $37,000 shortfall in her business, she told the Times. When several months passed without an inquiry from HUD, it became clear to her the department was unable to track the millions in dollars in payments due from escrow agents, she said. She took more money as much as $5.5 million, by her estimate before anyone noticed. She said much of the money went to a charity she founded called "Friends of the Father" and that she rented or bought 20 homes and nearly 40 automobiles for the needy.

Harrell laces a grand jury investigation in Baltimore and says she is cooperating with investigators trying to track the diverted funds. "Christians aren't perfect," she told the Times. "They're just forgiven." (Continued from page 1) police. His face was swollen so badly he could barely open his eyes. Broadcasts also showed the arrests of dozens of other people, many described as "thugs" who took advantage of the movement to commit crimes during protests that hit more than a dozen Chinese cities.

The propaganda assault and heavy troop presence in Beijing have ended nationwide protests that broke out after the capital was invaded. The Ministry of Public Security announced in a notice read today on Beijing Radio that: "All illegal organizations which incite or create social disturbances and counterrevolutionary rebellion are banned." It said those leaders who refuse to surrender "will be arrested, brought to justice and dealt with severely Many student leaders appear to have gone underground. Authorities have arrested about 750 people, mainly workers and unemployed youths, in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Wuhan, Lanzhou and Guiyang. There have also been arrests in Xian, Canton, Changsha, Zhengzhou and other cities. The attacks on the U.S.

government-funded VOA intensified today with the official Beijing Daily running an editorial that was read on television. "VOA really has created too many rumors," it said. "They've done enough to add fuel to the flames of the counterrevolutionary turmoil." The editorial continued: "Beijing is returning to order and the people are settling down. VOA also should take a rest." The government also criticized the U.S. Embassy for harboring Fang, an astrophysicist it has condemned as a traitor.

On Sunday, it issued a warrant for the arrest Fang and his wife, Li Shuxian. The two took refuge in the embassy after the troops recaptured Tiananmen Square from student protesters on June 4. The official Xinhua News Agency said Fang and his wife were charged with "committing crimes of counterrevolutionary propaganda and instigation" in.