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Hazleton Standard-Speaker, Wednesday, August 25, 1999 Robert A. Hall Robert A. Hall, 48, of West Hazleton and formerly of Phoenixville, Pa, died Sunday at his home on 1 Landmesser Road. Born in Phoenixville, he has lived in the Pocono Mountain area for the past 15 years where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are his parents of Phoenixville; a daughter, Tammy Pearce, Montana; a son, Robert E.

Hall, Texas; sisters, Wendy L. Keaveney, N.J., and Patricia Osisek, Phoenixville; a brother, William T. Hall, Quakertown. Two grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews also survive. Relatives and friends may attend the graveside service at the Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer on Thursday at 2:30.

The Rev. Dr. Erick Woodworth, Pastor of Charleston United Methodist Church, will officiate the services. The Campbell-EnnisKitzbach Funeral Home Inc, Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, is in charge of arrangements. If YOU NEED to Call US! 455-3636 or out of the area toll free 1-800-843-6680 FAX: 455-4244 CIRCULATION To Start The Paper EXT.

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Standard- -Speaker Internet Continued from page 1 Harry L. Bushar, 71, of 2010 Market Ashland, died Monday at the Lebanon Veterans Administration Hospital, Lebanon. Born in Pottsville, May 7, 1928, he was the son of the late Harry and Marie (Merkle) Bushar, and a graduate of Pottsville High School. A retired Marine, he served 25 years, including two tours in Viet Nam. In addition, he was a member of the Marine Corps League.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 680, North Carolina. He taught welding at the vocational-technical school in Marlin for many years. Surviving are his wife, the former Nancy Derr; sisters, June Ann Klemick, Orwigsburg, and Doris Jackson, New Jersey; and one nephew. Services will be.

held at the convenience of the family in Arlington National Cemetery. The Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home of Ashland is in charge of arrangements. Harry L. Bushar Clemens J. Faux Clemens J.

Faux, 78, of RD 3, Bloomsburg, died Monday at the Bloomsburg Hospital. Born in Hobbie, he was the son of the late Clemens M. and Florence Slusser Faux. He was a 1938 graduate of Nescopeck High School. He spent his early years farming.

He was a self-employed representative of State Farm Insurance Co. for 34 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, in Mainville, where he was church treasurer for over 30 years. He was an avid golfer and a 25-year member of the Berwick Golf Club. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of Fisher Cemetery served as treasurer.

He was a life member of Catawissa Lodge 349 and the Caldwell Consistory of Bloomsburg. He was a member of the Bloomsburg Lodge 436 BPOE. Also, he served on the Bloomsburg School Board of Authority for the high school building project. Surviving are his wife with whom he celebrated a 54th anniversary on May 19, Ruth (Shuman) Faux; one daughter, Mrs. Randy (Penny) Fetterman, Catawissa; sister, Alice Peters, Melbourne, Fla.

Two grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Allen Funeral Home, Market and Eighth Bloomsburg, with his pastor, Rev. William Andrews, officiating. Burial will be in Elan Memorial Park, Lime Ridge.

In Loving Memory Gone Back Home PETER N. KROLL Peter, Your life did not end, a change has began. This is your new beginning, not your ending. You have left a part in all of us that no man can take, for those whom were responsible, will someday foresake. We Love You, Mom, Sisters, Brother, Sister Brother-in-Law, Your Nieces, Nephews, Great Niece, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends A 3 A Card of Thanks Albert Chenkus To all the kind relatives, neighbors and friends who assisted consoled up during the death of my beloved husband, our father and brother and grandfather, Albert Chenkus, we wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation.

Also to the pallbearers, donors and drivers of cars, those who sent spiritual and floral bouquets and to all others who assisted us in any other way. Wife Lauretta Daughter Carol Sons John Gary Sisters: Amelia Jason and Anne Steelwell and Victoria Saullo Grandchildren Robert N. Blackwell Sr. Robert N. Blackwell 63, of 108 W.

Main Girardville, died unexpectedly Monday evening at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown, where he had been a patient since Sunday. Born in Frackville, he was the son of the late William and Kathryn (Evans) Blackwell, a Girardville resident most of his life, and a Protestant. He attended Frackville schools and served in the Air Force. Before retiring, he was last employed by Fruehauf Middletown, as a crane operator for 20 years. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were a sister, Joan D.

Martin, in 1995; and brothers, Ronald L. Blackwell, in 1964, and Francis W. Blackwell, in 1986. Surviving are his wife, the former Beverly A. Heffner, with whom he celebrated 43 years of marriage on June 30; sons, Robert N.

Ashland, Ricky C. and Stephen both of Girardville, and Ronald L. and Jeffrey A. Blackwell, both at home; daughters, Donna Marie Beury, Ashland; Debra A. Harner, Lavelle; Nancy J.

Tankalavage, Tower City, and Janet L. Deane, Schuylkill Haven; sisters, Betty Carey, Carlisle, and Shirley Sippie, New Boston, 15 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family from the Nice Funeral Home, 9- 11 N. Lehigh Frackville. The Rev.

John J. Keretzman, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Frackville, will officiate. Interment will take place in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pa. There will be no viewing. Ralph Tiglio Sr.

Ralph. Tiglio of 58 Main Upper Lehigh, died Tuesday morning at the Penn State Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Freeland, and is survived by his wife, the former Grace Clymer. Arrangements will be announced by the McHughWilczek Funeral Home, Freeland. Correction Anna H.

Sarno, of 49 S. Balliet Frackville, who died Monday morning, was also preceded in death by a brother, John Harbist. Information supplied to the Standard-Speaker did not include his name. Card of Thanks DONALD DJ. SAKUSKY The family of Donald J.

Sakusky would like to thank those families and friends that sent food, flowers, Memorials and Masses in honor of our father and grandfather. Sincerely DENNY and CINDY TRUITT and CHILDREN In Loving Memory of Our Sister Stacey Pollick Gullick (February 10, 1964 August 25, 1994) Should you go first and we remain, to walk the road alone. We'll live in memory's garden Sis, with happy days we've known! In spring we'll wait for Roses red, when faded, the Lilacs blue. In early fall when brown leaves fall, we'll catch a glimpse of you! Should you go first and we remain, for battles to be fought. Each thing you've touched along the way, will be a hallowed spot! We'll hear your voice, we'll see your smile, though blindly we may grope.

The memory of your helping hand, will buoy us on with hope! Should you go first and we remain, one thing we'll have to doWalk slowly down that long, long path, for soon we'll follow you! We want to know each step you take, so we may take the same. For someday down that lonely road, you'll hear us call your name! We love you Sadly Missed Sisters Pat, Phyllis, Carol Denise and Brothers Frank, Karl and Robert J. Buzby, 68, formerly of Hazleton, died Monday at Essa Flory Hospice Center in Lancaster. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Howard C. and S.

Marguerite (Hunsinger) Buzby. He was a 1949 graduate of Hazleton High School. He retired in 1991 from the former RCA Corp. where he was a packaging engineer. A veteran of the U.S.

Navy, he was an aviation electrician's mate. He was a former volunteer driver for the Mennonite Home. He was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church, he was a past trustee and deacon and volunteered on the lawn maintenance and hospitality committees. He enjoyed traveling and woodworking. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Zitella (Redelberger) Buzby; daughters, Debra B.

Herr, Lititz, and Sandra B. Rinard, Mount Joy; one grandson. A Memorial Service will be held from the Highland Presbyterian Church, 1801 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, on Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr.

Lawrence R. Chattiner officiating. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends may all at the Highland Presbyterian Church on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to the Highland Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 1801 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, Pa, 17601.

The Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home of Lancaster, is in charge of the arrangements. Alvin S. Fisher Robert J. Buzby Alvin S.

Fisher, formerly of 1126 Yale Freeland, died Tuesday at St. Luke Manor, Hazleton." He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Freeland, and was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen, who died in 1968. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the McHughWilczek Funeral Home, Freeland. Funeral The funeral of Carmen Forke formerly of Kelayres, Quakake and Hazleton, who died Friday at Goldstar Nursing Home in Danville, was held Tuesday from the Damiano Funeral Home, McAdoo.

Rev. Joseph Martinkovic gave a blessing at the funeral home, and was the celebrant of the Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church of the Assumption in McAdoo. Rev. Martinkovic gave the final blessing at the grave in the parish cemetery.

The pallbearers were Carmen Forke III, Richard and Ben Abrams, Christopher Hartman, Cy Shickora, and Michael Jarus, all grandsons, Thomas Douglas, nephew, and Greg Edmonds. Death notice HERRING-At Hazleton General Hospital, Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, Leroy Herring. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. with Rev.

Richard D. Abernethy officiating from the McHugh-Wilczek Funeral Home, 249 Centre Freeland. Burial in Calvary Cemetery, Drums. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 6 to 9 p.m. In Loving Memory To: My Uncle Pete Love a little love alot, Love is such a little thought.

We love above, we love beneath, So love everyone so we can live in peace. From, Your Danie-Ann Card of Thanks Joseph C. Esposito We wish to express our sincere thanks appreciation to all the kind relatives, neighbors friends who assisted consoled us during the illness and death of my beloved husband, our father, brother and grandfather, Joseph C. Esposito. Also to the pallbearers, donors and drivers of cars, those who sent spiritual or floral bouquets to all others who assisted us in any other way.

Wife, Son and Daughters Sisters Grandchildren Irene Striney Irene Striney, of 661'N. Broad West Hazleton, died Monday at Mountain City Nursing Center. Born in Weston, she was the daughter late Louis and Oliva (Dellachesia) Tolotti. She resided in the West Hazleton area for most of her life. She was a member of Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church, West Hazleton.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, John Striney, on Jan. 3, 1995; son, James, on March 2, 1964; sister, Mary Leskovitch; brothers, Silvio and Victor Tolotti. Surviving are the following children, Mrs. Janice Banks, with whom she resided, Daniel, of Tupper Lake, New York, and Gary, of McAdoo; brother, Angelo Tolotti, Weston. Five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive.

Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Hilary J. Bonin Funeral Home, 99 W. Green West Hazleton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in Transfiguration R.C. Church, West Hazleton. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Weston. Friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

A Christian wake service will also be held. Florence A. Smellowsky Florence A. Smellowsky, 94, formerly of 26 S. 10th Mahanoy City, and a guest at the Heights Nursing Home at Locust Mountain, for the past four years, died Monday at the Nursing Home.

Born in St. Nicholas, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Kripas) Dosky. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Mahanoy City. Before retiring, she worked in area factories, last employed at Atlas Powder Hometown.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, Steve Mellowsky, in 1950; a son, Steven Smellowsky, in 1980; sisters, Anna Stancavage and Elizabeth Rogers; and a brother, John Dosky. Surviving are her niece, who served as her caregiver, Jennie Tonione, Mahanoy City; two granddaughters, six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Private services will be held Friday at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown. There will be no public viewing.

The Louis Truskowsky Funeral Home of Mahanoy City, is in charge of the arrangements. on the Internet, the computer byway that the FBI and other police are trying to make safer for children. In her testimony, the girl told how her relationship with Freeman evolved from computer chats to their face-to-face meeting at the Mountain Laurel Motel in Hazle Township. When they met, Freeman gave her a hug, took her to dinner and the shopping mall in Wilkes-Barre and dropped her off at her grandmother's house. They didn't see each other again that month, and she believed he went back to Texas only to return in July against her wishes.

On the return trip, he never pressed his advantage, never kissed her, never even touched her. Instead he sent her presents and said he wanted to wait until she turned 18 so they could marry. But he also had a gun and told her that he could have her killed if she told anyone about their relationship. Although she didn't want him around, she told him where she was going SO he wouldn't telephone and make her parents suspicious. He followed her to those places: Knoebel's Amusement Park, the movies, and the Mount Laurel swimming pool next to the motel where 1 he stayed.

It was that ability to control the girl to persuade her to send pictures, and to reveal her travel plans that caught the attention of the district justice. "I think there was a factor that the defendant had an element of control over the victim and he knew it," Sharkey said. He ruled that Freeman should stand trial on charges of harassment and stalking, corruption of minors and unlawful contact or communication with minors. The judge dismissed a weapons possession charge against Freeman, but upheld charges of harassment by communication and intimidation of victims or witnesses because Freeman allegedly telephoned the girl's house from prison after police told him not to. The girl's father testified that the line went dead after he answered the telephone.

After the hearing the father said there was a time when he would have talked with Freeman. "We trusted him," said the father, who with his wife now advises other parents to be less accepting of people whom their children meet on the computer. "Monitor everything," the father said. "And don't believe anyone," the girl's mother said. Cruise liner collides with cargo ship in English Channel MARGATE, England (AP) British maritime experts were at a loss Tuesday to explain how a cruise liner carrying 2,400 people and a cargo ship managed to collide in the English Channel in good weather.

At least 20 passengers on the Norwegian Cruise Line ship suffered minor injuries in the crash with the Panama registered cargo ship Ever Decent. The accident occurred about 1:15 a.m. Tuesday in a busy shipping lane off the coast of southeast England. Most of the 1,726 passengers on board were Americans. "When I heard the bang, I really pictured another Titanic and started running to the deck," said passenger Arielle Adelman, 16, from New York City.

"It was really scary. I was walking down the hall and fell over. The ship started shaking and things started falling." The impact caved in the bow of Norwegian Dream cruise ship and ignited a fire that raged for hours on the cargo ship. "There was absolutely no sign of trouble before the collision," said Rod Johnson, commanding officer of the Coastguard station at Dover. "No radio messages were taken from either ship." Both ships were in a crossing point of the shipping lane, John- son said.

Strict separation rules are in effect for the area, and both ships were equipped with modern radar systems. The Ever Decent was traveling from the River Thames to Zeebrugge in Belgium, while the Norwegian Dream was returning to port at Dover after a 13-day tour of Scandinavian capitals. Firefighters and the 40 crew members of the Ever Decent battled a blaze that broke out on board after the accident and raged on into the afternoon. The force of the crash threw three shipping containers from the deck of the Ever Decent onto the cruise ship. Other containers fell in the water, while several more caught fire, the Coastguard said.

Pollution experts also were on alert because 40 of the 3,092 containers were loaded with hazardous materials. However, the pollution risk was considered minimal, the Coastguard said. Other ships were warned to stay clear and a temporary air exclusion zone was set up around the area as a smoke cloud hung over the cargo ship. The Norwegian Dream continued onto Dover, 40 miles from the scene of the accident. The passengers had breakfast on board before disembarking to return home.

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