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Hazleton Standard-Speaker, Saturday, April 20, 1996 Former PM says he was framed MONTREAL (AP) Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, testifying in his $36-million libel suit against the government, said Friday he was the victim of a set-up. Mulroney, who headed a Conservative government from 1984 to 1993, claims the Justice Department and Royal Canadian Mounted Police libeled him by alleging in supposedly confidential documents that he had received kickbacks in 1988 linked to Air Canada's purchase of 34 Airbus jets. No formal charges have been filed against Mulroney. The allegation against him was in a letter leaked by an unidentified party that government investigators sent to Swiss authorities as part of a request to freeze certain bank accounts. If You Need Tol CALL US! Speaker I Standard -Speaker SUNDAY 455-3636 OR OUT OF THE AREA TOLL FREE 800-843-6680 FAX 455-4244 CIRCULATION TO START THE PAPER EXT.

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3, Drums, died Friday morning at Hazleton-St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in St. Johns, Oct. 4, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Emma (Craver) Kirschner, and was life-long valley resident.

She was a member of St. John's United Chruch of Christ, St. Johns. She was employed at Pocono Knits on Diamond Avenue in Hazleton. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, Edward, and a brother, Alvin.

Surviving are sons, Edward, Zion Grove; and Michael, Gilbert; and 1 sisters, Mrs. Charles (Betty) Tyrrell, Nescopeck; and Mrs. Arthur (Arlene) Lithkousky, R.R. 2, Weatherly. Nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Mark S. Harman Funeral Home, (East), Butler Road, Drums. The Rev. Kevin D.

Knerr Sr. will officiate the service. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, St. Johns.

Friends may call Sunday at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Katherine Kapuschinsky Katherine Kapuschinsky, of 117 Old Harwood, 'died Thursday afternoon at St. Luke Manor where she had been a guest. Born in the Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anastasi (Urenschock) Kripp. was a member of St.

Michael's R.C. Church, Harwood. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, Anthony, in 1993, and two sons, James, in 1959, and Anthony in 1990. Surviving are sons, Michael, Brandonville; and Ronald, Harwood; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Florence) Stank, Ormond Beach, a brother, Joseph, Hazleton; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday at a time to be announced by the Frank J. Bonin Funeral Home Hazleton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Michael's R.C. Church.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Drums. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Crane kills worker HARRISBURG (AP) Two workers at a new office building were pinned between an aeriallift bucket and a beam they were welding, killing one worker and seriously injuring the other, authorities said. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon as the men worked at the site of a new, sevenstory building for state Transportation Department offices. The U.S.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration will investigate. Worker Hershel Dutton, 47, of Etters, was pronounced dead at Harrisburg Hospital shortly after the 3:20 p.m. incident. The other man in the bucket, Barry Morder, 29, of Huntingdon, was in fair condition this morning at Hershey Medical Center. The men were part of a Palmer Construction crew from McConnellsburg.

Capt. Dan Hartman of the Harrisburg fire department said it was unclear why the crane moved the bucket and pinned the men. Card of Thanks JOSEPH A. CHUPELA We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our kind neighbors, relatives and friends who assisted and consoled us during the illness and death of our beloved Husband, Father and Brother, Joseph A. Chupela.

Also, to the pallbearers, those who sent spiritual or floral bouquets, donors and drivers and all others who assisted us in any other way. Wife, Son, Daughter, Brothers and Sisters Samuel C. Gerhard, 84, of Hudsondale, Packer Township, R.R. 1 Weatherly, died early Friday morning at Hazleton General Hospital. Born in Hudsondale, Feb.

11, 1912, he was the son of the late Charles and Sarah Elizabeth (Lynn) Gerhard. He was a member of Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church, Weatherly; the Hudsondale Rod and Gun Club; and the Hudsondale Fire Co. He retried from 15 years of service as a custodian at Weatherly Area schools. Prior to that, he worked for 36 years as an engineer at the Lehigh Valley Coal Storage, Hudsondale. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were brothers, Steve and Homer Gerhard; sisters, Mabel Deeley, Esther Watson; and stepbrothers, Hamilton and Harold Gray.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, the former Jane Gerhard; daughters, Mrs. Barry (Ellen) Blaine, Long Valley, N.J.; and (Joan) Hinkle, R.R. 1. Weatherly; son, Carl, Ringtown; brother, Walter Gerhard, Union, N.J.; stepbrother, Talbot Gray, Hazleton; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held April 26 at 1 p.m.

at Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church, Third and Fell streets, Weatherly. The Rev. Gregory Frey will officiate. There will be no public visitation. Donations in his memory can be made to Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church.

The Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, Weatherly, is in charge of arrangements. Robert A. Kosack Samuel C. Gerhard Robert A.

Kosack of Spring Hill, formerly of Shenandoah and Beach Mountain Lakes, Drums, died in Florida. Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late Peter and Caroline (Tobias) Kosack. He was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah. He was a retired retailer, and was a member of St.

Stanislaus Church, Shenandoah, and the National Guard. Surviving are sisters, Marie Karalunas and Rosemarie Damin, both of Shenandoah; Jewel Sedor, Long Island, N.Y.; Caroline Honorowski, Younkers, N.Y.: and Valerie Danowsky, Philadelphia; and nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in St. Casimir's Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah, is in charge of arrangements.

Anna Navitsky Anna Navitsky, 85, of 6930 Dicks Philadelphia, died Friday at Fitzgerald-Mercy Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Shenandoah, April 30, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Agatha (Boterius) Smith. She was a member of St. George's Church, Shenandoah, St. George's Guild and St.

George's Womens Alliance. Preceding her in death was her husband, Sylvester. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Theresa) McNulty, Philadelphia, with whom she lived; sister, Violet Staniskis, Philadelphia; four grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

from the Oravitz Home for Funerals Shenandoah. A Mass will be held at 10 a.m. in St. George's Church, Shenandoah. Interment will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Shenandoah.

Friends may call Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the services. Card of Thanks Anthony Panzarella We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our kind relatives, neighbors and friends who assisted and consoled us during the death of our beloved Husband, Son, Brother and Father, Anthony Panzarella. Also, to the pallbearers, those who sent spiritual or floral bouquets, donors and drivers of cars and all others who assisted us in any other way. Wife, Parents, Sister and Son Anna Barney, 519 W.

Market Mahanoy City, died Thursday evening at Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic. Born in Mahanoy City, Sept. 28, 1909, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Kuethalitis. She was a housewife. Mrs.

Barney was a member of the Assumption B.V.M. Church, Mahanoy City; the Golden Age Club, Mahanoy City; and the Mahanoy Senior Citizens. She was the last member of her immediate family. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, was her husband, George, in October 1969. Surviving are sons, Timothy, Strafford, Conestoga, and five Nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from from the Truskowsky Funeral Home, 300 W. Center Mahanoy City, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at Assumption BVM Church, Mahanoy City. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call Monday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. David Kerrick Anna Barney David Kerrick, 60, of Danville State Hospital, died Friday afternoon at Danville State Hospital. Born in Trenton, Schuylkill County, April 30, 1935, he was the son of Helen Hopko, and the late Joseph Kerrick, and lived in Danville since 1953. He was a member of St.

Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Mahanoy City. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was a brother, Joseph, in March 1995. Surviving are sisters, Irene Heiler and Sylvia Deriscavage, both of Philadelphia. Nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.

from the Truskowsky Funeral Home, 300 W. Center Mahanoy Cit, followed by a Divine Liturgy at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Mahanoy City. Friends may call Tuesday morning at the funeral home from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Louise LaMonica Louise LaMonica, of 1906 Red Fox Lane, Hixson, formerly of James Street, Hazleton, died Wednesday i in Laurel Regional Hospital, Laurel, Md. Born in Old Forge, Luzerne County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ida (Mancuso) Riviello, and lived in this area until 1986 before retiring and moving to Tennessee. She was a member of the Faith Assembly of God Congregation. Monica was employed locally at Scamper Sportswear for many years.

Preceding in death, in addition to parents, were her her husband, Saverio; brothers, Joseph and Patrick; and a sister, Jean Early. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Alex (Debra) Ksanznak, Laurel, a son, Frank, with whom she lived; brothers and sisters, William and Augustus, both of Corning, N.Y.; Margaret Carter, Moosic; Anna Lillis, Taylor; and Carmen, Texas; and seven grandchildren. Nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m.

from the Fierro Funeral Home, Hazleton, with continued services at the Faith Assembly of God Church at 11 a.m. The Rev. Joseph Adams will officiate. Interment will be in Our Lady of Grace Church. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Card of Thanks ROSE GORGA We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our kind relatives, neighbors and friends who assisted and consoled us during the illness and death of our beloved Mother, Sister and Grandmother, Rose Gorga. Also to the pallbearers, those who sent spiritual or floral bouquets, donors and drivers of cars and all others who assisted us in any other way. Son, Daughter, Brother, Sister and Grandchildren Blanche Shukausky Blanche Shukausky, 75, of 609 E. Pine Mahanoy City, died Friday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Born in Shenandoah, March 25, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Bonovich) Shukausky, and lived in Mahanoy City most of her life.

She was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School. She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Mahanoy City. Shukausky was last employed by Morris Drug Store in Mahanoy City. Surviving are brothers, Francis, Ashland; and Leonard, Allentown; and a sister, Sister Carmelita Marie, Columbia, Pa.

Nieces and nephews also survive. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Church, Mahanoy City. Interment will be in the Lady of Fatima Cemetery, Shenandoah.

Friends may call Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Truskowsky Funeral Home, 300 W. Center Mahanoy City, and Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church. Mary C.

"Mollie" Miller of York, formerly of Hazleton, died Thursday at York County Hospital. Born in Tresckow, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bridgette (McClafferty) Gallagher. She was a telephone operator. Preceding her in death were her husband, Samuel who was a former Hazleton resident, and sisters and a brother, Joseph, Margaret Brown and Marcella Gildea, all of Hazleton. Surviving are a son, Samuel R.

Timonium, two grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from the Lemmon Funeral Home, 10 W. Padonia Road, Timonium, Md. The Rev.

William Johnston, pastor of Ashland Presbyterian Church, Cockeysville, will officiate. Interment will be in the Jessops U.M. Church Cemetery, Sparks, Md. Calling hours are today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Irene G. Snyder Irene G. Snyder, 96, of 993 Walnut Freeland, died Friday morning at Mountain City Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center, Hazleton, where she was a patient for the past 15 days. She had been in ill health for the past 14 months. Born in Freeland, Jan.

10, 1900, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel and Anna (Bechtloff) Geoppert, and spent all of her life in Freeland. She was a 1917 graduate of Freeland High School and in 1918 graduated from the McCann School of Business. She was a housewife for most of her life. She was a member of the Freeland Presbyterian Church and the church's Presbyterian Woman's Club. Mrs.

Snyder served as a past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star, Hazleton Chapter 248, and at the time of her death was the oldest living past worthy matron of her chapter. From 1918 to 1922, she worked at the Upper Lehigh Coal Co. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, Albert, and sisters, Emma Geoppert, Christine Bredbenner, and Magdelene O'Donnel. Surviving are sons, Albert G. and Donald both of Freeland; a daughter, Mrs David (Carol) Cipperley, San Jose, and a grandson.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. from the Mark S. Harman Funeral Home (East), Butler Road, Drums. The Rev. Eleanor Allen will officiate the service.

Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, St. Johns. Friends may call Sunday at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Freeland Presbyterian Church, Freeland.

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He was a member of St. John's B.C. Church, A veteran of World War II, he served in the Army. He was a life member of Freeland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5010. Prior to retiring he was employed at Prestolite for a number of years and last worked at the Eagle Shirt Warehouse.

Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were three brothers, Michael, Nicholas and Joseph. Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy Gallagher; three brothers, Thomas and Stephen, Freeland; and George, Bedford, N.H.; a sister, Mary Verba, Freeland; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Frank J. Bonin Funeral Home Hazleton.

Divine Liurgy with Office of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. John's B.C. Church. Interment will be in St.

Ann's R.C. Cemetery, Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Parastas will be held Monday evening at 7. Nell Cherneskl Nell Cherneskl, 84, of 35 E. Main Ringtown, died Friday at Warminster Hospital, Bucks County.

Born in Gilberton, Schuylkill County, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Idacavage) Butcavage. She was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Ringtown. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were sisters, Phillis Butcavage and Helen Miller.

Surviving are her husband, George; daughters, Marion Dalessandro, Penndale, and Alice Nelli, Clifton, a brother, Clement, Orlando, six grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at a.m. from St. Mary's R.C. Church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. The Rev. Victor Anselml will officiate. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ringtown.

Friends may call at the Stauffer-Heizenroth Funeral Home, 412 W. Main Ringtown, Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the service. Rev. Robert Gardzalla Rev.

Robert Joseph Gardzalla, a resident of Little Flower Manor, died Friday at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, following an illness. Born in Larksville, June 10, 1930, he was the son of Regina Budrewicz Gardzalla, and the late Robert Gardzalla. His early education was in the Larksville public schools. Later he attended St. Charles College, Cantonsville, and completed his studies for the priesthood at Mount St.

Mary's Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md. He was ordained to the priesthood by the Most Rev. Jerome D. Hannan, D.D., late Bishop of Scranton, at St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton, at St.

Peter's Cathedral, Scranton, May 26, 1956. Following ordination, his first assignment was as assistant pastor at St. Juliana's, Rock Lake, June 1956. He was later assigned in a similar capacity to St. John the Evangelist, Susque hanna; St.

John Nepomucene, Freeland; St. Stephen's, Plymouth; and Holy Trinity, Swoyersville. He was appointed to his first' pastorate at St. Anthony of Padua, Larksville, in January 1972. In September 1974 he was appointed pastor of Holy Ghost, Olyphant.

In September 1985 he was appointed pastor of Holy Trinity, Hazleton. In June 1991 he took up residency at Queen of Peace, Hawley, until his retirement in August 1993. Preceding him in death, in addition to his father, was. a brother, Carl. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are a brother, John, Larksville; sister, Lorraine Schuster, Wilkes-Barre; an aunt, uncle, nieces and nephews.

A Pontifical concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Most Rey. James C. Timlin, D.D., Bishop of Scranton, on Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Casimir's Church, Lyndwood, Wilkes-Barre.

Interment will be in St. Casimir's Cemetery, Muhlenburg. Friends may call at St. Casimir's rectory Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., or in St.

Casimir's Church Monday from 9 a.m..