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DALLAS — Welton Grant Farrar, 95, Dallas, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in West Newbury, Mass., he was the son of the late Edward and Hazel Neily Farrar and was a graduate of Groveland High School, Mass. He earned his degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He continued his education at Harvard and Cornell. Welton was a beloved Professor of Economics at Wilkes University for over 40 years.

He was a member of the Dallas United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the Navy, serving during World War II. He was also a member of George M. Dallas Lodge 531, F&AM, lifetime member Irem Shrine, Disabled American Veterans and American Contract Bridge League.

Welton was an avid supporter of Wilkes athletics, a longtime fixture at football, basketball and wrestling events, and was elected to the Wilkes Athletics Hall of Fame. He was an expert bridge player and made many friends at the bridge table who meant so much to him. Welton was also an avid Boston Red Sox fan and a proud member of Red Sox nation.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Esther Shoulsen, in 1986; and second wife, the former Elizabeth Havey, in 2002. Surviving are his daughters, Penny DeLaughter, and husband Archie, of Hilton Head, S.C., and Linda Pendleton, of Ledyard, Conn.; sons Stephen and wife Colleen, of Cary, N.C., and Edward and wife Nancy, of Fort Worth, Texas; and sister Dawn Ayer, of Hampton, N.H. Our family is eternally grateful to Betty Doherty for her care, love and companionship over the last years of Welton’s life. In addition, numerous nieces and nephews have fond memories of Uncle Welton.

Welton was especially proud of his 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Welton was truly a one-of-a-kind individual, and he possessed a phenomenal memory which never ceased to amaze his family and friends. More importantly, he was eternally optimistic and this he cheerfully shared with all to whom he came into contact. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word.

Family and friends are invited to an informal celebration of life gathering from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Irem Country Club, 64 Ridgway Dr., Dallas, PA 18612. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to Wilkes Athletics in Welton’s honor.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with wife Esther at a date to be determined.

DALLAS — Donald E. Britt, of Dallas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, at the age of 85.

Born on March 4, 1933, in Forty Fort, Donald was the son of the late Edwin H. Britt, of Sweet Valley, and the late Ada Kishpaugh Britt, of Dallas. He was a graduate of Lehman-Jackson High School, Class of 1950, and was a member of Trucksville United Methodist Church, where he served on the official board as financial secretary and was a youth counselor and choir member. Donald belonged to George M. Dallas Lodge 531, F&AM, in Dallas, for over 60 years. He served as worshipful master in 1962, as lodge secretary for nine years and trustee for several years. He was a member of Caldwell Consistory, Valley of Bloomsburg, and Irem Shrine, Wilkes-Barre, where he served as potentate in 1984. While serving as potentate, he formed the Shoban Club and for many years following, he served as treasurer of Irem Cabiri. Donald was also a member of Irem’s Clown Unit in earlier years, serving as director in 1979. Since 1998, he has been the editor of “Irem News.”

Donald worked for Natona Mills, Zoeller Paper Co. and American Home Foods. After 20 years with the H.J. Heinz Company, he retired as an account supervisor.

He was a member of the Luzerne County Historical Society for many years and was an avid historian. Donald and his wife, Joan, worked on many of their families’ genealogies together. For the last 15 years, he and Joan have resided at Newberry Estates in Dallas, where they were active in the community. He served on the Orchard West Council and during his tenure, he was responsible for the restoration of the Orchard West pool, landscaping and insurance.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Joan Coolbaugh Britt, of Dallas; his son, Curtis D. Britt, Esq., of Seaman, Ohio; and his daughter, Carol Britt Madigan, of Laflin. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Erin Madigan Saba, of Trucksville, and her husband, Jonathan, and Colin M. Madigan, of Wilkes-Barre; as well as Nichole Clink and Jessica Holt, both of Tenn., and Kate Zartarian, of Mass.

Donald brought joy and laughter to many throughout his life. A devoted family man, well-respected, creative and a loyal friend to all who met him, he was so loved and his memory will be cherished by his family and friends.

A service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11, in Trucksville United Methodist Church. Visitation will start at noon with the service to follow at 1 p.m.

A Masonic service will be conducted at 1 p.m. by George M. Dallas Lodge 531, F&AM.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia: www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc/donate.

For more information or to send the family an online condolence, visit the funeral home website at www.hughbhughes.com.

KINGSTON TWP. — Paul M. Sabol, 89, former Kingston Township police chief, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Paul M. Sabol Sr. and Josephine Evanko Sabol. Paul attended Luzerne High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during World War II.

Paul worked as a supervisor for Columbia Porch Shade in Wilkes-Barre before joining the Kingston Township Police force in 1963 as a part-time officer. He became police chief in 1972 and served until his retirement in 1993.

Paul was extremely active in numerous community organizations and was a past president of both the Luzerne County Chiefs of Police and Pennsylvania State Chiefs of Police Associations.

Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was his wife of 61 years, Ferne Howell Sabol; brother, Richard; and sister, Josephine.

Surviving are his daughter, Pamela S. and husband, Dr. Patrick Sriharsha, of Bloomsburg; son Paul Robert (Bob) Sabol and wife, Gina, of Trucksville; grandchildren Robert J. Morgan, Patrick V. Sriharsha, Alexander P. Sriharsha, Anthony Sabol, Leigh Brunas and husband, John, and Dr. Michael Paul Sabol and wife, Erin; great-grandchildren Maya Brunas and Bryce Sabol; sister Joni Sabol, of Wilkes-Barre; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2018, from the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown, PA 18708. Reverend Dick Williams, pastor of Trucksville United Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Shavertown. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 6, and from 10 a.m. Monday until time of service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Trucksville Volunteer Fire Department, 11 Carverton Road, Trucksville, PA 18708.

Cecil Lawrence Sutton Jr., 75, of Sweet Valley, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018, at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, following declining health issues.

He was born in Wilkes-Barre, on Jan. 5, 1943, and was the oldest of seven boys born to the late Cecil Lawrence Sr. and Doris Kreiger Sutton.

Cecil resided in Dallas and Sweet Valley for most of his life. He graduated from Westmoreland High School and attended Wilkes College. Everyone who met Cecil loved him for his positive and friendly personality. He always had a smile and a wonderful greeting. He will be missed!

He loved gatherings with family and friends, daily coffee breaks with the boys at McDonald’s, riding motorcycles, car races and working on cars and trucks. Cecil enjoyed traveling with his wife to many places by car, plane and motorcycle. He loved that he was able to do the Four Corners on a motorcycle with his brother and several friends from Colorado.

Cecil worked at Sordoni Co., then went to New York and worked for Frink Snow Plow Co. in Clayton, N.Y., and worked for Stewart and Stevenson Co. in Denver, Colo. He traveled all over the country to airports and municipalities selling and demonstrating heavy equipment for snow removal. Cecil received many special awards for his service and expertise in serving the Port Authority and many of the large airports across the country.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Keith “Bud” and Richard.

Cecil is survived by his wife of 35 years, the former Laura Sperl; stepfather to three children that loved him like their own flesh and blood, Cheryl Roberts and her husband, Keith, Shavertown: Bonnie Thomas and her husband, David Fitch, Dallas; and Richard Thomas and his wife, Diana, Shavertown; grandchildren, Richelle Steele and her husband, Joe, Amber Wesley, Keith Roberts Jr., Brandon Roberts, Brittany Thomas and Dylan Thomas; and great-grandchildren who were the apple of his eye, Kaileeanna, Abbi, Noah, Trevor and Paislee Steele. Also surviving are his twin brother, Calvin, Dallas; brothers, William, Shavertown; Gerald, Abbyville, S.C.; and Ronald, Dallas; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday from Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with a private memorial service that will follow, with the Rev. Dennis Gray, pastor, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701; the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231; or The Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 4 E. Center Hill Road, Dallas, PA 18612.

SWEET VALLEY — Robert H. Scott Jr., 88, of Sweet Valley, husband of Alice K. Scott, died March 12, 2018. Funeral services will be noon Thursday from Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Friends may call 11 a.m. until time of service Thursday.

DALLAS — Robert E. Tupper, 91, of Dallas, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas.

Born in Williamsport, Robert was the son of the late Charles and Lillian Smith Tupper.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Alice, and son Robert T. Tupper; and by seven siblings.

Surviving are sons Carl Tupper and wife Elaine, of Larksville; James Tupper and wife Jill, of Harveys Lake; Craig Tupper, of Dallas; grandchildren Carl, Steve, Annmarie, Robin, Brian, Tara, Sarah and Craig Jr.; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and sister Ruth.

The Tupper family wishes to extend its thanks and gratitude to the staff of the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and the Hospice of the Sacred Heart.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., Shavertown.

Memorial donations may be made to SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

SHAVERTOWN — Anthony DePolo, 76, a longtime resident of Shavertown passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.

Surviving are his wife, Laura DePolo; son, Michael and his wife, Molly DePolo; daughter, Nicole DePolo; grandchildren, Laurel and Noah DePolo; brother, Jim and his wife, Florence DePolo.

Celebration of Tony’s Life will be held Wednesday with visitation from 1 to 9 p.m., with services at 8:30 p.m. at McLaughlin’s, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre.

DALLAS — John T. Morris, 77, of Dallas, passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at his home.

John was born in Kingston on Aug. 17, 1940, and was son of the late John and Bridget (Telinda) Morris. John graduated from the former Edwardsville High School in 1957, then served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960. After the service, he went on to graduate from the Wilkes-Barre Business School and attended classes at Wilkes University. John was employed as the business manager of Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School beginning in 1967. John retired from Wyoming Seminary in 2010 and continued to work for the school as a Special Projects Manager until his death. John was an active member of Irem Temple Shrine, George M. Dallas Lodge 531 Free Masons, Harveys Lake Rod and Gun Club, Trout Unlimited, Harveys Lake Yacht club, including serving on the Board of Governors and Nominating Committee, as well as sailing in races. Most of all, John enjoyed time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mark Morris.

John is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Gail F. Petras, of Dallas; sons John T. Jr. and his wife, Wendy, of Dallas, Scott and his wife, Danielle, of Mickleton, N.J.; sister Barbara Benesky, of Dallas; granddaughters Morgan, Sarah, and Cameron Morris.

Friends may call 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, at Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Kingston.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Vicente DePaul Kitchen, Wilkes-Barre, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

This page is dedicated to the Remembrance of our Brothers who have passed. Information is posted as it becomes available. An e-mail is sent to the Brethren so that they are made aware and able to pay their respects as they see fit. You can Click on a Brother’s name to read a brief obituary about him.

Masonic Funeral Services are an honorable way for Masons to pay homage to their Brothers who have passed. But one must make his wishes known to his family or funeral director – the Lodge does not provide these services unless they are requested.

 

Brother Dr. George Alan Stolarick, 59, of Dallas, passed away Friday, March 16, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, son of George Stolarick and the late Pauline Debold Stolarick. George was a graduate of Dallas High School and College Misericordia, and also The Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. George was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church; George M. Dallas Masonic Lodge #531 and Irem Temple Shriners. He had operated his Podiatry practice in Dallas for the past several years, and was dedicated to and loved his patients. He never batted an eye at doing a house call, and was known to spend extra time just chatting with his patients. George loved the outdoors, hunting, and animals. He taught his children to slow down and appreciate the breeze on a spring day, the beauty of the leaves in the fall, and never to say “I can’t wait for …,” because that day or event was coming fast enough. George was loving and kind, and loved family gatherings, as long as he was stationed at the grill. Along with his family, he will be missed terribly by his canine companions, Ali, Girlfriend, and most of all, Jessie. His dry wit, belly laugh, and yearly donning of the Santa hat will never be forgotten. George had a way of bringing people together, despite all differences, and knew that family was the most important gift that God gave us. He was a loving husband, a fantastic dad, a loyal brother, a devoted son, and a sincere friend to all he met. George was a master at music trivia, never missing a moment to blurt out, “OK, do you know who sang this?” He found a way to fit random movie quotes into almost any conversation to lighten any situation. He gave the best bear hugs and never forgot to say I love you. Surviving are his wife, Sharon Branco, Dallas, and children, son, Richard Branco, Charlotte, N.C.; daughter, Jennifer and her husband, Justin Freeden; grandson, Jonah Freeden.; brothers, Gary and his wife, Carol Stolarick, Dallas; Eric and his wife, Susan Stolarick, Franklin Township; Kent Stolarick, Dallas; sisters, Marie and her husband, William Frey, Shickshinny; Pauline and her husband, David Bump, Franklin Township; several nieces and nephews. George’s family would like to thank Dr. Rodriguez and Sharon Dzurenda for the compassionate care they provided. A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. from The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Charles H. Grube, pastor, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, officiating.