Public Notices

Legal Notice

NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been issued to Jerome D. Perch of PO Box 295, 372 King Arthur Road, Blakeslee, Pennsylvania, Executor of the Estate of Thelma E. Perch, deceased, late of White Haven, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, who died on January 22, 2023. All creditors are requested to present their claims and all persons indebted to the decedent will make payment to the aforementioned Executor, C/O the attorney for the estate:

Stacey Acri, Esq.

273 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

(570) 826-5554

Public Notice

Penn Lake Park Boro is accepting bids on the following scope of work: Fixed price for 5 months of grass cutting on and around the baseball field at 2 cuts per month, maintenance of the playground as necessary, 3 cuts of the dam area and roadside late May, early July, and late August. Cutting of weeds and grass on Lakeview, Horseshoe, and Hollenback as needed. Please quote an hourly rate for additional work requested by the Penn Lake road master. Bids will be accepted until 5/11/2023. Bids can be mailed to Penn Lake Park Boro, PO Box 14, White Haven, Pa 18661 or emailed to plpborosecretary@yahoo.com.

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Dennison Township Zoning Hearing Board hearing previously scheduled for Thursday, March 23, 2023, has been continued and will now be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Dennison Township Municipal Building, 76 Walnut Street, Dennison Township (White Haven), PA. 18661. The hearing shall be to consider an application by Laura & Michael Bolinsky for the property located at 16 Norman Lane, Dennison Township (White Haven), PA 18661, which is located in a R-A District. The applicant seeks to construct a 26′ x 50′ single family home. The following variances are sought by the applicant.

A rear setback variance from the required distance of 25 down to zero (0) feet.

A variance from the maximum lot coverage of 7% to 18%.

A variance from the maximum height of 35 feet to 36 feet.

A copy of the full text of the application and supporting material are on file and available for public inspection by appointment at the Dennison Township Municipal Building by contacting Township Secretary, Kathleen Stortz at (570) 4438190 or an electronic copy may be obtained by email by contacting John Varaly at (jvaraly@ptd.net)

Ms. Kathleen Stortz Secretary Dennison Township

WHITE HAVEN BOROUGH RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED that they are no longer receiving trash bills from the Borough. Please stop all automatic drafts from bank accounts for trash fees. This amount is now included in your real estate tax bill.

LEGAL NOTICE Estate of HELEN ANN JONES

Late of East Side Borough, Carbon County, Pennsylvania Letters Testamentary in the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment, without delay to:

Lisa A. Jones, Executor c/o Nanovic Law Offices

Attention: James R. Nanovic

57 Broadway P.O. Box 359 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 4/20

Jonathan Darraugh II is March Senior of the Month at WAHS

Jonathan Darraugh II, son of Jonathan and Kerisa Darraugh, Weatherly, has been named Senior of the Month for March at Weatherly Area High School.

Jonathan is a member of the Weatherly Area High School chapter of the National Honor Society, and serves as the head of ceremonies chairman. He is also a member of the high school band, FBLA, and the Interact club.

In the community, Jonathan has volunteered his time with the Weatherly Museum and the CEO Food Drive. He has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout within the Boy Scouts organization, and is a member of the Order of the Arrow. Jonathan is employed by the White Haven Market and Big Boulder.

Sponsor for the month of March is Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Weatherly.

PLUMC seeks market vendors

4/13

Vendors are now being accepted for the 19th Pocono Lake United Methodist Church Community Flea Market to be held rain-orshine on Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $15 will reserve your table/space on the Green in front of the church, located at 1188 Route 940.

Please contact the church office at 570-646-2650 to reserve your table or for more information.

EARL A. “BOUNCE” TITUS

Earl A. “Bounce” Titus, husband, father, brother, Pap, 88 years of age, of Quakake Road, Packer Township, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, as a guest of Schuylkill Center Pottsville.

Born Saturday, September 29, 1934 in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late Albert and Edna (Woodring) Titus. Earl was predeceased by son, Todd Titus; sisters, Thelma Billig and Myrl Dietrich; brothers, Albert Titus and Tom Titus.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 66 years, Rosalie S. (Knepper) Titus; daughter, Sandra E. Snyder, wife of Edward; sons, Albert J. Titus and his wife Donna, Earl A.

Titus and his wife Michele, Kyle G. Titus and his wife Allyson; brother, William D. Titus and his wife Barbara, all of Weatherly; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Prior to retirement, Earl worked as an auto parts salesman for Lehighton Automotive. A longtime member of St. Matthews UCC Church of Packer Twp., Earl was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and galavanting the area in his jitney. Earl was a member of Paradise Fishing & Hunting Club. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife on motorcycle roadtrips and other cross-country vacations. He looked forward to all family events and gatherings.

A celebration of Earl’s life was held April 5 with Pastor Sharon Frye officiating from the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Earl’s memory may be made to: St. Matthews UCC Church, in care of Cindy Bizarre, 2879 Quakake Rd, Weatherly PA 18255. Condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Ann Marie Madigan

Ann Marie Madigan, of White Haven, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023.

Born in WilkesBarre, she was the daughter of the late John and Tillie Slyconish. She was a graduate of Crestwood High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to Bingo, gardening, and camping, and was an active member of St. Patrick’s Church.

Ann Marie was preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband, George, just a few days ago. She is survived by her loving son, Christoper Madigan; brother John “Whitey “ Slyconish; and sister-in-law Jen Hashagen.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 5, in St. Patrick’s Church, White Haven, with the Reverend Michael Kloton officiating. Interment followed for both Ann Marie and George, with Military Honors for him in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Tunnel Road, White Haven. Arrangements by Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. White Haven.

Nelson Lee Clymer

Nelson Lee Clymer, 82, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023 at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center in Scranton. He was a lifelong resident of White Haven, where he shared his life with his loving family and many friends. He and his kind and beautiful wife, Maryanne (Heiney), who predeceased him, raised their two daughters, Tina and Cindy (Michelle) together. Nelson went on to help raise his beloved granddaughter, Autumn. He played a big role in the lives of his daughters, his granddaughter and the lives of his great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. His family and his pets were his life.

He was a LCp E3 Rifleman in the US Marine Corps where he earned numerous commendations and marksmanship awards. Following his military service he worked for White Haven Borough. He spent most of his career as a custodian and grounds keeper for the Crestwood School District until retirement after 31 years.

Nelson was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and his dogs. He loved all children and animals and they were drawn to his playfulness and kindness.

He was a big kid at heart and enjoyed singing, dancing, and goofing around. He was loved by everyone who met him and will be remembered for his loving nature and for being the life of the party. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Clymer, Sr. and Anna (Casper) Clymer, and siblings Marshall and Melvin Clymer, Alma Hendricks, Emma Fritzinger, Dorothy Baker, and Grace Tiglio. He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Michelle Bower and Tina Clymer and partner Mark Strohl; granddaughter, Autumn (Bower) Cousins and husband Scott Cousins; great-grandchildren Maddie Hite and partner Robert Engler, Logan Hite, Harper Cousins, and Zhane Hite and partner Josh Sheetz; and great-great-grandchildren

Myles Engler and Adrianna Sheetz; siblings Anna Sue Stewart, Raymond Clymer, Jr., and Martin Clymer; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Thursday, April 6, at 4 p.m. from the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., 403 Berwick St., White Haven with Military Honors. Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation from 2 p.m. until time of service.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Gino J Merli Veterans Center or the Alzheimer’s Association. Visit www. LehmanFuneralHome.com for additional information.

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