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William A. Hersh, age 85, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at his home. Born July 16, 1933 in Wyoming, PA, he was the son of the late William E. and Verna N. (Chapman) Hersh. William had multiple careers in his life which included sales manager for Sunshine Biscuits, insurance sales for Thrivent Insurance and selling church directories for Olan Mills. After retirement he worked for Country Market. In the Christmas season, he would dress as Santa Claus. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg and the Susquehanna Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. William was a member of the George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531, F.&AM and the Caldwell Consistory of Harrisburg. He was a part of the Upper Allen Planning Commission and held many positions with the Boy Scouts. William was preceded in death by his loving wife Louise (Schick) Hersh. Surviving are his daughter Diane Hersh Wiest and husband Bruce of Halifax, a son Stephen Paul Hersh and wife Misty of Mechanicsburg; three grandchildren Neil Wiest, Bruce Wiest and Spencer Hersh and his seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Thursday, November 29, 2018 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 117 W. Keller Street, Mechanicsburg with viewing held from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will take place at Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Wyoming, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Birth of Freedom Council, BSA, 1 Baden Powel Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.

DALLAS — Glenn M. Howell, of Dallas, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital at the age of 88. Glenn was a devoted father, loving husband and proud grandfather. He was known affectionately by his many grandchildren as “Pa.”

Glenn was born in Center Moreland and was the son of the late Fred and Pearl Montross Howell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia M. Howell (formerly Piazza), and his siblings, Hazel Jacques, Blanche Love and Frank Howell.

Surviving are his wife, the former Janet Phillips (Dallas); sons Roger G. Howell and wife Claire Abbott (Dallas) and Dr. Mark D. Howell and wife Rosali Collier (Suttons Bay, Mich.); grandchildren Melissa Howell, Julie Howell, Rebecca Ziemak and husband Michael, Corrie Howell, Rosalie Howell and Everett Howell; as well as his numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his stepdaughters, Jane Herman and husband Richard, Julie Yadao and husband Joseph and Joy Sholtis and husband Donald; and stepgrandchildren Alexis Vaskas, Hailey Sholtis, Richard Herman, David Herman, Riley Jane Herman, Anthony Yadao, Kai Yadao and Sean Yadao.

Glenn graduated president of his class from Dallas Township High School in June 1948. He attended Wilkes University and the Wharton School. He joined the United States Army on March 19, 1951. He was assigned to the 101st Airborne Infantry, D Company 502, and served as a courier while stationed in Japan. Glenn was proud to serve his country.

He was a well-known banker in the Wyoming Valley and worked as an officer for what is now known as PNC Bank for 44 years. He was also a steward of the Back Mountain community, serving as secretary treasurer and supervisor of Dallas Township for 51 consecutive years. He spent many of these years working closely with his dearest friend and fellow supervisor, Phillip Walter.

Glenn was a dependable family man who valued hard work at the office and in his yard. He loved Ford cars and trucks and telling stories about growing up on a farm. He also loved his skateboard-riding English bulldog, Irie. Always reliable, he served on various community boards and committees throughout his life. He was a member of George M. Dallas Lodge 531, F.&A.M., and a lifetime member of Irem Shrine.

He will be sadly missed by his entire family and the Back Mountain community.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, from Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Private interment to follow in Marsh Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home.

Torrance R. Gensel, 88, of Sweet Valley, peacefully passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, at home.

He was born in Larksville on Aug. 15, 1930, and was the son of the late Arthur and Harriet Gensel.

Terry was a graduate of Dallas High School. He was a lace weaver for many years before working at Offset Paperback Manufacturers, from which he retired. Terry was a member of George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531, Free and Accepted Masons for over 50 years and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dallas.

He served in the U.S. Naval Reserves for 15 years. Terry was an avid hunter and fisher, and he loved his garden. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Nicole; and grandson, Austin.

Terry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Frances Yahara Gensel; daughter, Cindy Eckrote; son, Terry and his wife, Barbara; grandchildren, Clay, Violet and Toby Gensel; Brandi Chopka and her husband, Benjamin; and great-granddaughter, Launa Chopka.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with the Rev. Raymond D. Purdy, Jr., of Living Word Baptist Church, officiating.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Lateer Cemetery, Sweet Valley.

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.