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In Memoriam John O’Connor, Esq. .............................................4

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John E. O’Connor, Sr. (1940-2019)

John E. O’Connor, Sr. passed into the next life on Decem-ber 21, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Luzerne County, John was born the eldest son of twelve to the late Atty. Patrick J. and Helen McAndrew O’Connor, who served eight terms as the Regis-ter of Wills of Luzerne County. John was a member of the first graduating class of Central Catholic in 1958. After Cen-tral Catholic, John graduated from King’s College, where he held numerous student leadership roles, in 1962 with honors. John received his legal education at the Georgetown Univer-sity Law Center, where he graduated in 1965. Soon after graduation, John became the legal clerk to the late Pennsyl-vania Supreme Court Justice Benjamin R. Jones. It was also during this time that John became a member of the Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association.

John returned to his roots after finishing his clerkship and embarked on a legal career that would span over fifty years in the Luzerne County legal community, first starting as a founding partner of Flanagan, Doran, Biscontini & Shaffer. During this time he very much enjoyed his relationships with all of his law partners and especially his very close friend, the Hon. Hugh F. Mundy. He later joined Thomas F. Burke, Jr., now Judge Thomas F. Burke, Jr. and Joseph D. Burke. John practiced a style of law all his own. John’s career can be marked by him simply doing what he knew best, interacting with people.

Beyond numerous prestigious solicitor positions, John most enjoyed engaging with those clients who some may call the “common man.” To those who knew John, they would know that his representation of his clients was anything but com-mon. Equipped with a brilliant legal mind, a booming voice and a steadfast conviction to reach a just resolution, John represented his clients’ interests in a manner worthy of the

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highest legal praise. Among his colleagues in the law, John was known for his honor and treating the profession exactly as that, a profession which deserved the respect of those that practiced. John was also known for his quick wit, always ready to come off with a humorous retort or a counterpoint which would take the wind out from under your sails. It was these tools which earned him a reputation as a tough, but fair, at-torney.

John the lawyer was only one facet of the man though. John was also a man of faith and a family man. John took great pride in serving as a deacon at his lifelong parish, St. Igna-tius, since 1999. John also devoted himself to service in CCD classes, service on numerous religious boards in the Diocese of Scranton as well as feeding and hosting the homeless at his local parish. John also was particularly well known for his passionate homilies during the Annual Red Mass, where his message routinely focused on the duty of lawyers to inject mercy and compassion for others in their daily practice of the law. Also, of particular importance to John was the blending of faith and family. Before receiving a master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Kutztown University, and especially after, John was noted for being a close confidant to many to discuss issues of faith and the relationships we have with others.

Finally, but most importantly, a discussion of John would be remiss without his family. John’s loving wife of 55 years, Mary Moran O’Connor, his seven children (Moira, Patrick, John, Michael, Megan, Timothy and Matthew) as well as nine grandchildren, all reflect what mattered most to John in life. A family devoted to their faith, their careers and service to others, were no doubt the true light of John’s eye. Since his passing, countless stories and memories of children growing up, family vacations and day-to-day events have been shared. The common thread being what mattered most to John, that everyone was together and that everyone was happy.

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In closing, the committee who undertook writing this me-morial wish to encourage those who read this memorial to honor John’s memory by embracing those clients who are at their lowest. To treat those clients who are in need of com-passion and empathy with just that. To prepare diligently and be strong in your convictions on behalf of your client. And most importantly, to remember our role as attorneys goes beyond just assisting with our clients’ legal issues, but also being a resource in all times of need.

Cheers to you John, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE: Thomas A. O’Connor, Esq. Daniel J. Flannery, Esq. Honorable Thomas F. Burke, Jr. Joseph D. Burke, Esq.

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LAW OFFICE HAS MOVEDThe Blazick Law Firm (Michael Blazick, Michael Koste-

lansky and James Barrett) has moved to: Cross Creek Pointe 1065 Highway 315 Suite 402 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Telephone—(570) 829-0945; Fax—(570) 829-0947 E-mail addresses have not changed.

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KINGSTON: OFFICE FOR RENTAffordable Private Office on Pierce Street.

Reception, 2-3 offices and restroom.Ideal for small business or sole practitioner.

Great exposure and convenient to Courthouse.$775.00/month.

Judy RiceLewith & Freeman Real Estate

Direct line: (570) 714-9230Main Office: (570) 288-9371 ext. 230

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Investment Committee Meetingby Zoom—August 4, 2020

Attendees: Co-Chairs Lewis Sebia and Alex Rogers, James Shoemaker, Greg Fellerman, Tom O’Connor, Rod Kaiser, Gerard Gaughan, Cathy O’Donnell, Joe Burke, Gail Kopiak, Charles Koehl and Steve Hudacek.

There was a discussion of the current Market and Market projections, including low interest rates, the effect of the stimulus in the economy, and the potential for a Bull Market.

The current portfolio has continued to make back some of the losses from the end of the First Quarter. The cash alloca-tion will remain higher to be sure the Bar Association has

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sufficient cash for cash flow requirements in lieu of Sheriff ’s Sale advertisement proceeds. A request was made for a trans-action report for tracking of profits.

There is a decrease in Bar Association budget needs be-cause of the decrease in expenses and the receipt of the most recent Sheriff ’s Sale advertisement payment for the June sale. The August sale has been cancelled. So, there will be no August Sheriff ’s Sale.

The Investment Statement policy will be revised and cir-culated among the Committee members, including the inclu-sion of any alternative investments and those specific limita-tions. The next meeting will be near the end of October.

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Interfaith Committee Meetingby Zoom—August 4, 2020

Attendees: Co-Chairs Kelly Bray Snyder and Johanna Gelb,Bernard Walters, Frank Nocito, Carl Frank, Cathy O’Donnell, Joe Burke and Gail Kopiak.

There was a discussion of the upcoming Red Mass and the need for it to be available to be virtual. Shortly after the meet-ing, it was confirmed that Father Looney of King’s College would officiate the Mass, that all Readers would be live and that a total of 35 people would be able to be present. All present would have to wear masks, except when reading, and be spaced in accordance with social distance requirements.

The Mass will be live streamed or otherwise available vir-tually, as well to all members of the Bar. There will be no lunch.

The Committee is also going to attempt to have a virtual In Memoriam for the 2019 Bar Member decedents, as re-scheduled from March of 2019. The date from the Bench is November 12th at Noon and all Memoriam presenters and family will be invited to participate by Zoom.

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Finally, Charter Day was planned for March 4, 2021 as a virtual panel discussion of the Freedom of Assembly. The hope is to have different community members speak about their perspectives coupled with some legal construction. There will be another meeting in 2-3 months.

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Workers’ Compensation Committee Meetingby Zoom—August 5, 2020

Attendees: Co-Chairs Timothy Belt and Michael O’Donnell, Ralph Johnston, Cathy O’Donnell, John Bednarz, Mark Bu-falino, Gerard Gaughan, Jeremy Weinstock, Angela Mae Webby Zola, Rocco Schillaci, Michael Yelen, Jeffrey Yelen, Neil O’Donnell, John Gallagher, Valerie Diaz, Don Ligorio, Joe Burke and Gail Kopiak.

This was the first meeting of this newly-formed committee. The goals of the Committee are professionalism, business and social needs in the practice of workers’ compensation in Lu-zerne County. The Committee seeks to aid in the exchange of information, growth of attorney practices and helping each other.

There was a discussion of developing mentorships for newer lawyers. A CLE from the Committee is aimed for in early 2021 potentially on impairment rating evaluations or newer medical bills cases. A records database exchange using Dropbox is going to be set up, as well. The current Covid Questionnaires for each judge, current telephonic depositions and hearing, and the transition to video was also discussed.

An e-mail chain for further development prior to the next meeting is also being established. The workers’ compensation judges are also going to be invited to be a part of the Com-mittee.

The Co-Chairs are looking for participation to make it work for all of the members. The Committee hopes to meet quar-terly and welcomes all new members.

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Anyone interested in being a member of the Committee should contact either of the Co-Chairs at: [email protected] or [email protected].

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Office Opening and RelocationSusan Sernak-Martinelli, Esquire has opened an office

at the following address:199 North Church Street

Hazleton, PA 18201(570) 359-2647

(570) 359-2649 (fax)[email protected]

Aug. 14——————CALENDER

8/17/20Race & Gender Bias Noon Zoom in the Legal Profession CLE1 Ethics Distance Learning Credit

8/18/20Women’s Committee—Wear Something White Ruth’s Place $5 FundraiserCommemorating 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment https://luzernecountybar.com/site/event/100th-anniversary-19th-amendment/

9/14/20Federal Practice CLE Noon W-B Fed1 Substantive Distance Learning Credit Cthouse

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9/16/20US Immigration & Nationality & Noon ZoomConsular Law: 2020 Update CLE1 Substantive Distance Learning Credit

9/25/20Compulsory Arbitration Noon ZoomGoes Virtual—Compensation for Atty. Arbitrators & How HearingsWill Be Conducted1 Substantive Distance Learning Credit

10/1/20Quarterly Meeting including 11:30 A.M. ZoomJustice Wecht—“Antisemitism,America & the Law”1 Substantive Distance Learning Credit

10/5/20Red Mass Noon Zoom

10/9/20Dinner Dance 6 P.M. WMC

10/14/20Cybersecurity CLE Noon Zoom1 Substantive Distance Learning Credit

10/22/20PA Superior Court 125th Anniversary Noon ZoomPast, Present & Future CLE(Including President JudgeEmeritus Stevens &President Judge Panella)1 Substantive Distance Learning Credit

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11/5/20Bench Bar 10:30 A.M. Zoom

11/12/20In Memoriam Noon Zoom

11/18/20Medical/Legal 5:30 P.M.- Zoom—Telemedicine CLE 7:30 P.M.2 Substantive Distance Learning Credits

12/9/20Judge Cosgrove Holiday CLE Noon Zoom1 Ethics Credit

1/21/21Annual Meeting With Noon TBASuperior Court JudgeMaria McLaughlin

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Pro Bono Committee

Call for Letters of Interest The Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association’s Pro Bono Committee is seeking two attorneys to represent low-income clients in landlord-tenant, contested custody, and protection from abuse cases in the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County on a reduced fee basis. The Pro Bono Committee is a subsidiary of the non-profit Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association. The Pro Bono Committee seeks to raise money for and award contracts to local attorneys who are willing to provide limited representation to indigent clients in landlord-tenant, contested child custody, and protection from abuse cases, which are currently the areas of greatest unmet legal need in Luzerne County. The importance of this initiative is demonstrated by the fact that the Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Charitable Foundation graciously contributed $10,000 to this initiative. This program is in partnership with North Penn Legal Services (“North Penn”) and only available to individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney. This initiative seeks to provide legal services to clients who would otherwise be eligible for North Penn, whose indigence has been vetted, but North Penn cannot accommodate due to a conflict of interest or overflow. While the legal service will be free to the clients, the attorneys will be compensated on a reduced fee (“low bono”) basis. Contracted attorneys will be awarded contracts of up to $5,000, with compensation paid on the basis of servicesactually provided, earned and billable upon completion in accordance with the Agreement form necessary to become an independent contractor. While some experience in the fields of custody and abuse law is preferred, it is not required, as one of the objectives of this program is to increase the number of family law practitioners willing and able to provide pro bono representation in Luzerne County. Every contracted attorney will be given the opportunity to select from a list of experienced family law practitioners who have volunteered to serve as a mentor. The contracted attorney must maintain their own malpractice insurance.

Pro Bono Committee

Call for Letters of Interest

The Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association’s Pro Bono Committee is seeking two attorneys to represent low-income clients in landlord-tenant, contested custody and protection from abuse cases in the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County on a reduced fee basis.

The Pro Bono Committee is a subsidiary of the non- profit Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association. The Pro Bono Committee seeks to raise money for and award contracts to local attorneys who are willing to provide limited repre-sentation to indigent clients in landlord-tenant, contested child custody and protection from abuse cases, which are currently the areas of greatest unmet legal need in Luzerne County. The importance of this initiative is demonstrated by the fact that the Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Charitable Foundation graciously contributed $10,000 to this initiative.

This program is in partnership with North Penn Legal Services (“North Penn”) and only available to individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney. This initiative seeks to provide legal services to clients who would otherwise be eli-gible for North Penn, whose indigence has been vetted, but North Penn cannot accommodate due to a conflict of interest or overflow.

While the legal service will be free to the clients, the at-torneys will be compensated on a reduced fee (“low bono”) basis. Contracted attorneys will be awarded contracts of up to $5,000, with compensation paid on the basis of services actually provided, earned and billable upon completion in accordance with the Agreement form necessary to become an independent contractor.

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While some experience in the fields of custody and abuse law is preferred, it is not required, as one of the objectives of this program is to increase the number of family law practition-ers willing and able to provide pro bono representation in Luzerne County. Every contracted attorney will be given the opportunity to select from a list of experienced family law practitioners who have volunteered to serve as a mentor. The contracted attorney must maintain their own malpractice insur-ance.

We hope you will help us identify attorneys interested in this opportunity. Inquiries and nominations may be addressed to [email protected] or any member of the Pro Bono Committee co-chairs. Letters of interest, e-mailed to the same address, should indicate experience in custody and abuse matters, provide contact information for two references (lawyers and/or clients) and include a current resume. Finalists should expect to be interviewed prior to contract award.

Co-Chairs: Matthew Clemente, Esq.; Stephanie Fernandes, Esq.

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Low Bono ProgramIf you know of a person who needs free legal assistance in

Luzerne County, he/she can apply for Luzerne County’s Pro Bono services by e-mailing: [email protected].

You can follow the Pro Bono Committee and message them on Facebook.

Because the Luzerne County Pro Bono is recently estab-lished, the initial focus is primarily on landlord/tenant cases.

Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28

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All W-BLLA attorneys utilizing the Law Library, please see Gail for the photocopy key, before you photocopy, as the W-BLLA Executive Committee has voted to provide all W-BLLA members with free photocopying as part of your membership perks.

Thank you.

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To W-BLLA MEMBERS: A Reminder

The Unauthorized Practice Committee, working with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, adopted a new

Unauthorized Complaint form. The form is available in hard copy at the Law Library and is available for use by

downloading it from the Bar Web site at

Luzernecountybar.comClick on “Unauthorized Practice of Law”

in the Menu on the Home Page.A Sample of what the reporting form looks like

is being published.

Any lawyer who learns of the Unauthorized Practice of law needs to report it, whether it is by

• “Observing a lay person committing UPL at the Court House as part of a case or in any other place and man-ner.”

• “Observing an advertisement online, in the newspaper, on a billboard, on tv or other location.”

• “Gaining personal knowledge of a UPL by any other means.”

To W-BLLA MEMBERS: A Reminder

The Unauthorized Practice Committee, working with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, adopted a

new Unauthorized Complaint form, The form is available in hardcopy at the Law Library and is available

for use by downloading it from the Bar Website at

Luzernecountybar.comClick on "Unauthorized Practice of Law" in the Menu on

the Home Page.

A Sample of what the reporting form looks like is being published. May 1

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NEW Unauthorized Practice Reporting Form

Unauthorized Practice can be reported by lawyers who witness or have knowledge of it. This is a Sample of the reporting form to use.

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The UP Reporting Form is only three pages long and easy to complete. It is available for downloading from the Bar Web site or availableat the Law Library.

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Just complete this form and e-mail it to Joe Burke and he will send it to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, the President Judge, District Attorney’s Office and PBA UPL State Committee, as authorized.

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DECEDENTS’ ESTATESNotice is hereby given that let-

ters testamentary or of adminis-tration have been granted in the following estates. All persons in-debted to said estates are re-quired to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the administrators or executors named or their attorneys

FIRST PUBLICATION

ESTATE OF ANN MARIE ARM-BRUSTER, late of Wilkes-Barre (died February 13, 2020), Paul F. Armbruster, 29 W. Hollenback Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, Executor

ESTATE OF REGINA BAFUNNO, late of Dorrance Twp. (died October 3, 2011), Michael D. Bafunno, Ex-ecutor; James A. Brando, Esquire, 7484 Blue Ridge Trail, Wapwal-lopen, PA 18660

ESTATE OF JEAN F. BANKS a/k/a Jean Franklin Banks, late of Dal-las (died June 24, 2020), Brian Sheridan, Executor; Bregman & Lantz, LLC, 1205 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, PA 18704

ESTATE OF JANET BARRY, late of Wright Twp. (died June 4, 2020), Wilbur Barry, Executor; Robert A. Gonos, Esquire, 88 North Frank-lin St., 2nd Fl., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

ESTATE OF SHIRLEY A. BOGUMIL a/k/a Shirley Ann Bogumil, late of Wilkes-Barre (died April 30, 2020), Walter J. Bogumil, Execu-tor; Patrick J. Aregood, Esquire, 1218 S. Main St., Hanover Twp., PA 18706

ESTATE OF KATHRYN BURKE, late of Mountain Top (died June 10, 2020), Robert Lynch, Executor; James A. Brando, Esquire, 7484 Blue Ridge Trail, Wapwallopen, PA 18660

ESTATE OF JAMES A. CALZETONI, late of Pittston (died March 14, 2020), Lori Chiefallo, Executrix; David J. Tomaine, Esquire, 960 Scranton/Carbondale Hwy., Archbald, PA 18403

ESTATE OF COLLEEN G. CAPUTO, late of Hazleton (died March 10, 2020), Richard N. Caputo, Execu-tor; Donald G. Karpowich, Es-quire, 85 Drasher Rd., Drums, PA 18222

ESTATE OF GERALDINE REJEAN CAREY, late of Jackson Twp. (died June 18, 2020), Janine C. Corne-celli, Executrix; Jannell L. Dudick, Esquire, 1043 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, PA 18704

ESTATE OF CAROL L. CENTRELLA, late of Kingston (died July 6, 2020), Responsible Party Services, Inc., Executor; Donald P. Roberts, Esquire, Burke Vullo Reilly Rob-erts, 1460 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, PA 18704

ESTATE OF PATRICK J. CONNELLY, late of Ashley (died March 29, 2020), Patrick Connelly, Executor; Patrick J. Aregood, Esquire, 1218 South Main St., Hanover Twp., PA 18706

ESTATE OF DAVID DeFINE, late of Kingston (died April 17, 2019), Melissa DeFine, Executrix; Patrick J. Aregood, Esquire, 1218 S. Main St., Hanover Twp., PA 18706

ESTATE OF FRANK DAVID DEM-BOWSKI, late of Luzerne (died June 1, 2020), Marylin Dem-bowski Cerase, Executrix; Law Offices of Bernard Walter, 1674 Memorial Hwy., Shavertown, PA 18708

ESTATE OF JACK A. DOWEY, late of Dallas (died May 1, 2020), Eugene Gostinski, Executor; Raymond A.

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Hassey, Esquire, 304 Wilkes Barre Twp. Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

ESTATE OF THEODORE CHARLES DZOCH, SR., late of Shickshinny (died February 4, 2020), Rhonda Tronsue, Administratrix; Michael J. Kizis, Esquire, 61 N. Washing-ton St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

ESTATE OF THOMAS A. GAUGHAN, SR. a/k/a Thomas A. Gaughan, late of Exeter (died June 26, 2012), Joseph Gaughan, Execu-tor; Saporito, Falcone & Watt, 490 North Main St., Pittston, PA 18640

ESTATE OF JOSEPH G. HORNY, late of White Haven (died June 17, 2020), Mary Jo Petlock and Mark Petlock, Executors; Ralph J. Johnston, Jr., Esquire, Johnston and Johnston Law Office, 250 Pierce St., Suite 308, Kingston, PA 18704

ESTATE OF JOYCE ANN HRAB-OVECKY, late of Freeland (died April 7, 2020), Annamarie Barron, Administratrix; Christy M. De-Melfi, Esquire, 4 N. Madison St., McAdoo, PA 18237

ESTATE OF JOSEPH JOHN JA-NUSZEWSKI, late of Plymouth (died August 4, 2018), Deborah Ann Parulis, Executrix; Hudacek and Hudacek, 33 E. Main St., Plymouth, PA 18651

ESTATE OF PATRICK LEONARD JIUNTA, late of Pittston (died June 19, 2020), Maria Heck, Executrix; Raymond A. Hassey, Esquire, 304 Wilkes Barre Twp. Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

ESTATE OF COLLEEN B. JUDGE, late of West Wyoming (died No-vember 29, 2019), James W. Judge, III, Executor; David J.

Harris, Esquire, 67-69 Public Sq., Suite 700, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

ESTATE OF VERNA VERONICA KAT-ZOR a/k/a Verna Katsor, late of Hazle Twp. (died April 1, 2020), Marilyn C. Drumn, Executrix; William J. Schneider, Esquire and James A. Schneider, Esquire, 439 West Broad St., Hazleton, PA 18201-6106

ESTATE OF FRANK EDWARD KLAPAT a/k/a Frank E. Klapat, late of Wilkes-Barre (died Febru-ary 13, 2020), Lynn Klapat, Ex-ecutrix; Saporito, Falcone & Watt, 490 N. Main St., Pittston, PA 18640

ESTATE OF SYLVIA KOCHANSKI, late of Plymouth (died June 22, 2020), Kristine Phillips and Mi-chael J. Hudacek, Co-Executors; Hudacek and Hudacek, 33 E. Main St., Plymouth, PA 18651

ESTATE OF ANNA MATTEI, late of Plains Twp. (died June 26, 2020), Frank Mattei, Jr. a/k/a Frank J. Mattei, Executor; Joseph P. Giovannini, Jr., Esquire, 400 Third Ave., Suite 207, Kingston, PA 18704

ESTATE OF JOSEPH ANTHONY MELLUZZO, late of Laurel Run (died January 23, 2020), Gina Giardina a/k/a Gina Marie Giar-dina, Administratrix; Samuel A. Falcone, Esquire, 900 Rutter Ave., Suite 24, Forty Fort, PA 18704

ESTATE OF JOHN MIHALCHIK, SR. a/k/a John W. Mihalchik, Sr., late of Ashley (died March 29, 2020), Patrick Connelly, Executor; Patrick J. Aregood, Esquire, 1218 South Main St., Hanover Twp., PA 18706

ESTATE OF MARY JANE MONTELE-ONE, late of Swoyersville (died March 16, 2020), Joseph Monte-

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leone, Administrator; William E. Vinsko, Jr., Esquire, Vinsko & Associates, P.C., 37 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

ESTATE OF JOANNE NERBECKI a/k/a Jo Anne Nerbecki, late of West Wyoming (died April 2, 2020), David J. Holub, Executor; Laura C. Dennis, Esquire and William P. Opeil, Esquire, 843 Exeter Ave., West Pittston, PA 18643

ESTATE OF MARY MARGARET O’DONNELL, late of Kingston (died April 27, 2017), David A. Kovalchik, Executor; Jannell L. Dudick, Esquire, 1043 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, PA 18704

ESTATE OF MARIANNE PALUCK a/k/a Marianne L. Paluck, late of Wyoming (died May 9, 2020), Linda S. Weber, Executrix; Mi-chael J. Kizis, Esquire, 61 N. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

ESTATE OF PHILIP J. PISANO, JR., late of Larksville (died June 30, 2020), Philip J. Pisano, III, Execu-tor; Chad J. Sweigart, Esquire, Elliott Greenleaf & Dean, 15 Pub-lic Square, Suite 310, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

ESTATE OF JAMES FREDERICK POPE, SR. a/k/a James F. Pope, late of Dallas Twp. (died July 5, 2020), Jane Pope, Executrix; Ste-phen J. Fendler, Esquire, Fendler & Associates, P.C., 400 Third Ave., Suite 309, Kingston, PA 18704

ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE RICCIARDI, late of Luzerne (died May 27, 2020), James Ricciardi, Executor; Thomas A. O’Connor, Esquire, Law Office of Thomas A. O’Connor, PC, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18640

ESTATE OF JOHN THOMAS ROSSI, late of Hazleton (died May 16, 2020), Louis James Rossi, Jr., Executor; Donald G. Karpowich, Esquire, 85 Drasher Rd., Drums, PA 18222

ESTATE OF ELAINE C. SABA, late of Dallas (died June 13, 2020), Tracy A. Chopyak, Administratrix; Michael J. Bendick, Esquire, P.O. Box 1733, Shavertown, PA 18708

ESTATE OF ANDREA SCHAPPERT, late of Edwardsville (died April 23, 2020), James Schappert, Admin-istrator; Michael J. Bendick, Es-quire, P.O. Box 1733, Shavertown, PA 18708

ESTATE OF DOROTHY L. SHAFFER, late of Drums (died May 2, 2020), Joy Stauffer and Lori Henry, Co-Executrices; Donald G. Karpo-wich, Esquire, 85 Drasher Rd., Drums, PA 18222

ESTATE OF CINDY L. SHOEMAKER a/k/a Cindy Lee Shoemaker, late of Nescopeck (died May 4, 2020), Steven Shoemaker, Administra-tor; Franklin E. Kepner, III, Es-quire, Kepner, Kepner & Corba, P.C., 123 W. Front St., Berwick, PA 18603

ESTATE OF MARIE D. SWICKLIK, late of Lake Twp. (died June 18, 2019), Joseph C. Swicklik, Execu-tor; David M. Strenfel, II, Esquire, Luff Strenfel, LLP, 73 Chestnut Rd., Paoli, PA 19301

ESTATE OF KEVIN THOMPSON, late of Pittston (died March 24, 2020), Diane Thompson, Administratrix; Stephen B. Killian, Esquire, 575 Pierce St., Suite 303, Kingston, PA 18704

ESTATE OF JUDITH R. WEBSTER, late of Foster Twp. (died January 11, 2020), Wendy R. Evans, Ad-

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ministratrix; Peter J. Fagan, Es-quire, P.O. Box 904, Conyngham, PA 18219

ESTATE OF SANDRA L. YANINAS, late of Mountain Top (died Novem-ber 23, 2017), William Yaninas, Administrator; Stacey Acri, Es-quire, 273 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

ESTATE OF ANTHONY E. YUSCAV-AGE, late of Larksville (died May 19, 2020), Anthony E. Yuscavage, III and Diane C. Romanoski, Co-Executors; Michael J. Kizis, Es-quire, 61 N. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

ESTATE OF MARIE THERESA ZIEK, late of Hazleton (died April 17, 2020), Benjamin F. Ziek, Execu-tor; Maureen K. Collins, Esquire, Mahler Law Firm, LLC, 1043 Wyoming Ave., 1st Floor, Forty Fort, PA 18704

SECOND PUBLICATION

ESTATE OF FLORENCE H. BALOG, late of Swoyersville (died May 27, 2020), Jeanne Marie Rought, Ex-ecutrix; Catherine J. Garbus, Esquire, 24 E. Tioga St., Tunkhan-nock, PA 18657

ESTATE OF ANN E. BARKUS, late of Drums (died June 14, 2020), Rob-ert Barkus, 29 Sunrise Dr., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, Executor

ESTATE OF LUCILLE M. BELUSKO, late of Black Creek Twp. (died January 22, 2020), Stephen M. Belusko and Thomas R. Belusko, Administrators; Peter J. Fagan, Esquire, P.O. Box 904, Conyng-ham, PA 18219

ESTATE OF FRANK A. CABELL, late of Hazle Twp. (died January 30, 2019), Joan P. Cabell, Executrix; Jane Smedley Anzalone, Esquire, Anzalone Law Offices, LLC, 98 South Franklin, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

ESTATE OF MARGARET A. DRUMN, late of Freeland (died May 8, 2020), Michael J. Drumn, Executor; Wil-liam J. Schneider, Esquire and James A. Schneider, Esquire, 439 West Walnut St., Hazleton, PA 18201-6106

ESTATE OF TERRENCE E. HAVENS a/k/a Terrence Eugene Havens, late of Nanticoke (died May 24, 2020), Ryan Honeychurch, Ad-ministrator; Patrick J. Aregood, Esquire, 1218 South Main St., Hanover Twp., PA 18706

ESTATE OF COLLEEN B. JUDGE, late of West Wyoming (died No-vember 24, 2019), James W. Judge, III, Executor; David J. Harris, Esquire, 67-69 Public Sq., Suite 700, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

ESTATE OF HELEN ELIZABETH MARTIN a/k/a Helen E. Martin, late of Lake Twp. (died March 2, 2020), Gail Kocher, Administra-trix; Elliot B. Edley, Esquire, Edley and Reishtein, 37 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

ESTATE OF JOYCE MARIE RUG-GERE, late of Dallas (died June 4, 2020), Rodney Kolb, Executor; Stacy Acri, Esquire, 273 E. North-ampton St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

ESTATE OF HELEN SANTOVITO, late of Kingston (died May 16, 2020), Edward Collar, Executor; J. Tim Cotter, Esquire, 213 Everhart St., Dupont, PA 18641

THIRD PUBLICATION

ESTATE OF JOHN A. BOBEY, late of Hazle Twp. (died March 7, 2020), Diane Bobey Tranguch, Executrix; Frank J. Skokoski, Esquire, Skokoski & DeCosmo, P.C., 165 Sus quehanna Blvd., West Hazle-ton, PA 18202

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ESTATE OF PHILIP DAVID ENGMAN a/k/a Philip Engman, late of White Haven (died June 24, 2020), Philip Engman, Esquire, 9134 Dupont Place, Wellington, FL 33414, Executor

ESTATE OF LEON GUSDITIS, late of Mountain Top (died April 15, 2020), Bernadine Gusditis, Ad-ministratrix; Stacey Acri, Esquire, 273 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

ESTATE OF JOSEPH G. MARCIN, late of Swoyersville (died March 13, 2020), Joseph Marcin, Execu-tor; Robert S. Betnar, Esquire, 126 South Main St., Pittston, PA 18640

ESTATE OF BASIL M. RUDUSKY a/k/a Basil Rudusky, late of Fair-view Twp. (died October 6, 2019), Bernadine B. Rudusky, Executrix; Brenda D. Colbert, Esquire, Col-bert & Grebas, PC, 210 Montage Mntn. Rd., Suite A, Moosic, PA 18507

ESTATE OF ANDREW J. SKUNTZ, SR. a/k/a Andrew J. Skuntz a/k/a Andrew Skuntz, late of Hazle Twp. (died June 22, 2020), Kathleen Ann Skuntz Smith, Ex-ecutrix; Frank J. Skokoski, Es-quire, Skokoski & DeCosmo, P.C., 165 Susquehanna Blvd., West Hazleton, PA 18202

ESTATE OF EDWARD P. STACHYRA, late of Nanticoke (died June 25, 2020), Edward J. Stachyra, 7003 Green Spring Ln., Alexandria, VA 22306, Executor

ESTATE OF MICHAEL THIEMANN a/k/a Michael L. Thiemann, late of Wright Twp. (died June 24, 2020), Jennifer Welgosh, Admin-istratrix; Chad J. Sweigart, Es-quire, Elliott Greenleaf & Dean, 15 Public Sq., Suite 310, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

ESTATE OF JOHN P. THOMAS, late of Mountain Top (died May 5, 2020), John C. Thomas, Paul J. Thomas and Dina M. Thomas, Executors; Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, P.C., 600 Third Ave., Kingston, PA 18704

ESTATE OF JOHN P. WALSH, late of Kingston (died July 9, 2020), Kathleen R. Brennan and Donna Maximowicz, Co-Executrices; Stephen J. Fendler, Esquire, Fendler & Associates, P.C., The Park Bldg., 400 Third Ave., Suite 309, Kingston, PA 18704

ESTATE OF VERNIE IRENE WOLFE a/k/a Vernie I. Wolfe, late of Conyngham Twp. (died November 21, 2019), Susan K. Yoder, Ad-ministratrix; Richard W. Knecht, Esquire, Marinos, McDonald & Knecht, LLP, 106 W. Front St., Berwick, PA 18603

——————PETITION FOR

CHANGE OF NAME———

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 6, 2020, the Peti-tion of Gabriella Delicati, was filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County, No. 06886-2020, praying for a De-cree to Change her name to Ga-briella Supey.

The Court has fixed Septem-ber 21, 2020 at 9:30 A.M., Lu-zerne County Courthouse, 200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18711, as the time and place for the hearing on said Petition, when and where all in-terested may appear and show cause why the prayer of the said Petitioner should not be granted.

Aug. 14

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FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION

———An application for registration

of the fictitious name:GOLDENCLOSINGS

192 Brown Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 has been filed in the Department of State at Harris-burg, PA, file date May 1, 2020 pursuant to the Fictitious Names Act, Act 1982-295. The name and address of the person who is a party to the registration are Ra-mon Livingston, 192 Brown Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Aug. 14——————

NOTICE———

NOTICE IS GIVEN, that on August 3, 2020, a Petition for Name Change was filed by Lisa J. Mead in the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas, to Docket No.: 2020-06762 request-ing that the Court enter an Order changing the name of her child, Colton Blake Confletti to Colton Blake Mead.

The Court has scheduled a hearing on the Petition for Sep-tember 22, 2020 at 1:15 p.m. at Orphans’ Court, Third Floor, Judge Bernard C. Brominski Building, 113 West North Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, when and where persons inter-ested may appear and show cause, if any, why the relief sought in said Petition should not be granted.

JOSEPH J. CARMODY,ESQUIRE

341 Wyoming Avenue West Pittston, PA 18643 Phone: (570) 655-2262

Aug. 14

LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION— DOMESTIC LLC

———NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that on July 10, 2020, a Certifi-cate of Organization—Domestic Limited Liability Company, was filed with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State, in Harrisburg, Pennsylva-nia.

The name of the limited liabil-ity company is:

NESCOPECK CUSTOM MACHINE LLC

The entity is organized as a domestic limited liability com-pany under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company Law of 1994, and as amended.

The purpose for which it is to be organized is machine shop.

KEVIN TANRIBILIR,ESQUIRE

701 East Front Street Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 752-6200 [email protected]

Aug. 14——————

NOTICE———

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that:

TURFCOR, INC. has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988. Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, L.L.P.

15 South Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0075

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NOTICE———

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of the Act of Assembly No. 295, ap-proved December 16, 1982, P.L. 1309, 54 Pa. C.S.A. §301 et seq., of the filing in the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, PA, on October 24, 2017, a Ficti-tious Name Registration for the conducting of a business in Pennsylvania under the assumed or fictitious name, style or desig-nation of:

LONDONSLIFEwith the principal place of busi-ness at: 1061 Laurel Mall Road, Hazleton, Luzerne County, Penn-sylvania. The name and address of the person interested in said business are Takara Vaden, 1061 Laurel Mall Road, Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18202.

JAMES A. SCHNEIDER,ESQUIRESCHNEIDER LAW OFFICE

439 West Broad Street Hazleton, PA 18201

Aug. 14——————

NOTICE———

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Certificate of Organization for a Domestic Limited Liability Company has been filed with the Department of State of the Com-monwealth of Pennsylvania, Har-risburg, Pennsylvania, on July 17, 2020 for:

SE SOCIAL, LLCpursuant to the provisions of the Limited Liability Company Law of the Commonwealth of Penn-sylvania.

MICHAEL R. SHARKEY,ESQUIRE

982 North Sherman Court Hazleton, PA 18201

Aug. 14——————

NOTICE———

A & J ZELENACK DEVELOPMENT, INC.

has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988.

JORDAN H. PECILE,ESQUIRE

1201 A North Church St. Suite 220 Hazleton, PA 18202

Aug. 14——————

PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

———NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that on August 3, 2020, the Peti-tion of Cyrus James Torres, was filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County, No. 2020-06771, praying for a De-cree to Change his name to Cyrus James Kizer.

The Court has fixed Septem-ber 14, 2020 at 9:30 A.M., Lu-zerne County Courthouse, 200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18711, as the time and place for the hearing on said Petition, when and where all in-terested may appear and show cause why the prayer of the said Petitioner should not be granted.

Aug. 14

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PERIODICAL PUBLICATION* Dated Material. Do Not Delay. Please Deliver Before Monday, August 17, 2020