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1} Due to printing and shipping costs, we would like to
send out our newsletter to those who have email. This would greatly decrease our
expenses, as we are a non-profit organization. There will no longer be any
photos in the printed copy of the newsletter. Photocopy quality on photos is
very poor, and it would be far too costly to print them in a higher quality. All
newsletters, that are emailed, will be full color, with color photos! So please
send us your email address. Those who do not have email will still receive a
newsletter through regular mail (minus photographs).
2} We have received the photograph collection of the late
John Forgach, Newport Township High School Class of 1948, who recently passed away. He was a former resident of Newport
Township, later residing at Lily Lake. This is a great collection of Glen Lyon
and Newport Township photos and memorabilia, including Newport Township High
School. We are very grateful for this wonderful donation!!
3} We have been fortunate enough to be allowed to go
through the Susquehanna Coal Company building, which will most likely be
demolished in the near future. We were given permission to take everything that
we wanted. We now have in our possession hundreds of documents of the coal
company! Without us being allowed to obtain these, all that history would be
lost forever.
4} We are saddened by the loss of member Julia "Jule"
Znaniecki, age 100, of Nanticoke, in May of 2008. She was born in Nanticoke
April 6, 1908, daughter of Stanley and Julia Patrzykowski Kocikoski. She was a
teacher and local historian, as well as an asset to the community who will be
missed by all.
Nanticoke Profile
Masonic Hall Is A Record of the History of
Nanticoke.
(By John Sherrick)
Nanticoke Lodge # 541, Free and Accepted Masons was
instituted on August 10, 1875, and for the first several years members met in a
second floor room in Alexander’s Hall, present site of the former CVS Pharmacy,
at East Main & Locust Streets. From the beginning, nearly everyone who was
associated with the commercial trades in Nanticoke belonged to the Masons. They
were the people who built and maintained the city throughout the 20th
Century.
Some of the early worshipful masters, John A. Gruver,
Eugene Alexander, Alvin Lape and John B. Anderson were powerful figures in the
late 19th and early 20th Centuries. They operated stores, officiated in
government and were important members of their church communities, yet most of
their names are unfamiliar to contemporary citizens of Nanticoke, and their
contributions to the city have been forgotten. Xavier Wernet, charter member and
first treasurer of the Lodge, remained in office through 36 consecutive
elections, retiring only because of age and ill health in 1912.
The present Masonic building was constructed at 208 East
Main Street in 1904, in a double brick store purchased from James M. Williams.
According to an article in the Wilkes-Barre Record: "The lodge room will be
twice the present size and the second floor will be fully renovated. Wilcox and
Walp are doing the work." The masons poured not only brick and mortar into the
building, they included much of the history of Nanticoke, memories of the lives
of its citizens, and a work ethic that made the town a focal point of commerce
in the center of Luzerne County.
At a special meeting of the Nanticoke Masonic Hall
Association on January 18, 1951, the Trustees of the Hall Association were
empowered to purchase the Owl’s building at the corner of Walnut and East Main
Street, for the sum of $15,000.
Several US Presidents were Masons, including Harry Truman
and George
Washington, who is honored with his own window. The building is full of
wonderful architectural curiosities, none more so that a series of raised doors
in the hallway behind the meeting room. The Masons rented space to various
organizations that used the closets for storage, which were built at ceiling
height to maximize space on the main floor.
The seating arrangement in the main meeting room conforms
to the regulations of the Masonic rites, each seat representing a different
stage in a member’s journey through the organization. There have been many
changes in the décor over the last hundred years. Nevertheless, a century after
it was constructed, the room remains with an airy elegance.
For over a century, the Lodge and the City of Nanticoke
have shared in the fortunes and the misfortunes that accompany the history of
every community and the Masonic Lodge has even outlasted the Susquehanna Coal
Company, which was phased out of existence in the 1970's.
Nanticoke Lodge # 541, Free and Accepted
Masons
Present location, constructed 1904
Several US Presidents were Masons, including
Harry Truman, Gerald Ford and George Washington, who is
honored with his own window. The building is full of wonderful architectural
curiosities, like these raised doors in the hallway closets behind the meeting
room, to maximize floor space.
Nanticoke Historical Society
Member Profile
William T. Harris, Life Member Paso Robles, California
Mr. William T. Harris,
son of William T. and Anna Turner Harris, was born in Nanticoke and lived on
State Street. His father was an executive at the First National Bank on Main
Street. Bill attended Nanticoke High School and was a member of the 1934
Championship Football team under the legendary coach, Frank (Chickson)
Chicknosky.
He was a career Army Officer having served for over 30
years, including World War II and Korea. His military career is quite
distinguished in that he was the Commander of a HAWK missile battalion in
Germany, Chief of Staff and later Chief Army Section of a military assistance
group stationed in Brussels, Belgium and finally the Chief of the US Military
Mission to the Congo from 1970-1973. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1974.
Bill currently resides in Paso Robles, California with his
wife, Jesse. They have been married for 66 years and have four children.
His recall of details of "old" Nanticoke is remarkable. He
has provided us with a large number of stories and details of growing up in
Nanticoke in the 20’s and 30’s.
In a recent discussion of the fate of the Susquehanna
Building on West Main Street, Bill recalls working as a surveyor’s assistant for
the Susquehanna Coal Company during summer vacation from college:
During the summer of ’36 I worked as a member of a three man
surveying team at SCC and entered that side door Mon-Fri at 6:30 A.M. from
whence we went to whatever shaft or slope that took us to the day’s work. It was
all inside work except perhaps locomotive routes. Tommy Roberts was the transit
man, I was foresight and Dick Williams, who lived on Green Street across from
Bethel Church, was the rear sight. His brother, Lem, was butcher for Ignace
Weiss grocery on Broad Street at the Park. At the end of our daily shift, Tommy
would pass on all of our figures to the drafters who occupied most of the second
floor. This provided a near current picture of everything that was going on
within the mines and the then Superintendent, Mr. Billy Williams, could step in
from his office and see the underground picture. I really enjoyed the work and
the people I met-many fathers of my classmates in NHS. I also had some exciting
experiences. As the foresight, I was always right up in the "face" of the
digging when taking a reading. At one point there was a rumble, one of the
miners yelled "RUN" and I scrambled out of there a split second before a large
sulpher ball came out of the ceiling bringing one helluva lot of coal and rock
with it and simply squashed the coal car that was sitting in the face and upon
which I had been standing while taking our "shot." That was a sobering event and
not to be forgotten. There were a few other incidents but none as serious as
that one. Mining was a dangerous occupation and those folks did it for most of
their lives. The payday lines at that building always had a substantial number
of wives collecting their husband’s pay. This was good for the family but not so
good for the local saloons. For me, I was required to take my $35 two- week pay
to my father at the bank. He put $30 in my savings account and handed me $5.
Once I suggested he get in the pay lines with the old wives and save me the trip
to his bank. Please believe, that went over like the lead balloon.
Chester J. Zaremba, V-P/Sect’y
Example of a surveying team
of the Susquehanna Coal Co. circa 1889
Susquehanna Coal Company Building on Main
Street
Nanticoke
Historical Society Meetings
Our
meetings are held on the last Thursday of the month except around a holiday or
during the summer. The meetings for 2010 will begin at 7
P.M. at the Society home at the Samantha Mill Historical House, 495 East Main Street, in Nanticoke
which is located next to the Mill Library. Contact
the Society at 258-1367 or e-mail us at: Historical@NanticokePA.com All those interested
in our area's history are welcome to call or attend any meeting.
ThNEW
in 2010, pictorial and material
presentations at some meetings. DON'T MISS THESE EVENTS!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Postcards from Main Street
By Robert Kalinowski, Staff Writer
01/23/2007
NANTICOKE - When he was a teenager in high school and tasked
with compiling a family tree, little did Nanticoke resident
Mark Regulski know the experience would turn him into a
history buff.
A decade ago, he began collecting relics of his town's past
at flea markets and on the Internet.
Among his favorites are postcards highlighting scenes from
the town dating back to the late 1800s. In them, he saw
visual proof of the thriving city he only heard of from his
parents and grandparents.
So successful was his quest that Regulski now holds what
many in town consider to be the most complete collection of
Nanticoke-themed postcards anywhere. He has about 75.
The 29-year-old is a founding member of the Nanticoke
Historical Society, formed in 1996.
At the time, he was 19 and just one year out of high school.
His postcard collection was growing by the week. He heard
that there was another person in town who also collected
Nanticoke memorabilia - Chet Zaremba, the city's chief of
police at the time.
The two met and spoke. It was a time when several demolition
projects were being planned for historic structures in the
city - the demolition of the old Nanticoke High School on
East Main Street and the State Theatre building on Main
Street in the downtown.
They decided to form an organization dedicated to preserving
the town's history. Their postcard collections became the
foundation of the small, volunteer group.
Regulski's growing collection includes various images of the
city's main intersection, Main and Market streets, through
the years, from pre-automobile to trolley to the first cars
to travel Main street. The images show a vibrant downtown,
throngs of shoppers and a variety of stores.
Each building and storefront had its unique architectural
character.
"Before the malls and interstate, downtown was the place to
go," Regulski said. "I'm fascinated by all that, the type of
architecture you don't see now - they're all boxes."
A few of the cards focused on the industry behind the town
and much of the Wyoming Valley: anthracite coal mining. Some
of those cards proudly proclaimed, "Nanticoke, PA. - The
heart of anthracite." In the background of many of the cards
are the embodiment of the mining industry in northeastern
Pennsylvania - the coal breaker.
Today, the only breaker remaining in the area is the Huber
Breaker in Ashley, which Luzerne County is trying to
preserve.
But locals might be interested to see the breakers in the
Nanticoke area, and these old postcards and photographs do
just that, Regulski said.
Other cards contain scenes around town, from what is now
Patriot Square to the banks of the Susquehanna River, which
runs along the city's border.
Regulski has preserved his postcards both in albums and on
computer files.
Regulski continues to search for more postcards from the
town, but he thinks there might not be many more out there.
These days, he often checks the online auction site, E-Bay,
to find more cards.
Often, he's disappointed.
"Now I look on E-Bay and I'm like 'I have it...have
it...have it,'" he said.
Still, he continues the search.
"This is pretty much my main hobby," he said.
He said the usual cost for a post card he finds is $10. But
he has paid $30 to $40 for a card he doesn't have.
At 29, Regulski knows many of his peers aren't as enthused
by history as he is.
He hopes more younger people will begin to cherish their
roots.
"I guess I'm one of the exceptions of young people who are
interested. More younger people should be concerned about
their history. A lot of people don't know how nice the town
once was. For me, it's curiosity and fascination about what
the town once looked like. And it's almost all forgotten by
a lot of people."
The Nanticoke Historical Society
is pleased to announce a permanent home has been located next to the Mill Library in Nanticoke. A mail box has been installed and we will receive snail mail there
at 495 East Main Street. Space
will be now available for the display of historical artifacts. New
computers have been installed to store records and historical data
electronically. The telephone number
is 570-258-1367 and includes an answering machine to record messages. Things
are progressing nicely and we plan to update this note frequently so
keep looking here for those updates.
UPDATE: We are now actively searching for historical artifacts;
books, pictures, tools and any other historical memorabilia. We know there
are attics in Nanticoke and elsewhere that contain historical items that should
be preserved. We are now in the position of being able to store, catalog and
display such items. Survivors of deceased family members are asked to call the
Society at 570-258-1367 to discuss our collecting anything historical.
The Nanticoke Historical Society is pleased to announce a research
facility to investigate families, events, old buildings, and mine accidents etc. Because
Society members are all volunteers and because of the time and costs involved there will
be small fees charged.
A history book of the Nanticoke Areahas
been published. Because of the town being adjacent, we have included
Newport Township. The book features over 300 pages as well as about 75
pages of pictures. Orders are being accepted. The cost is
$32.00.
Postal charges are $3.00 per book.
Send a check for $35.00 payable to the Nanticoke
Historical Society at Mill Historical House, 495 East Main Street Nanticoke, and a new book
will be sent to you. For info you may
contact the Society atHistorical@NanticokePa.com. You may
also call the Society at 570-258-1367
and leave a message. Additionally, the Society has a presence on the
internet at: www.NanticokePA.com
You
may send an e-mail request to Historical@NanticokePA.com
and a form will be sent to you via e-mail. Additionally, you may just send a
check for $35.00 to the Nanticoke Historical Society at Mill Historical
house, 495 East Main
Street, Nanticoke, and a book will be sent to you.
The Nanticoke Historical Society, as a fund raiser, is selling calendars with each month depicting an old picture of Nanticoke for
$5.00
with $2.00 for shipping.
Additionally, they are selling postcards depicting old Nanticoke. To order any of these items contact the Society at: 570-258-1367
and at: Historical@NanticokePA.com
Hello, Nice page, I'll return again often. I would have grad. with the Nanticoke class
of "60, so its Home Town to me. We are in lower Delaware now, near the Nanticoke
River. The Seaford DE American Legion is the Nanticoke Post. I invite you to visit my site at
www.2t2thebook.com
Thanks, Joe Roszin :)
Date:
22 Jan 2001
Time:
19:25:22
Comments
22 Jan, 2001 Just was informed of this web site, very good job, kind of like coming
home for a short visit. I was raised in Glen Lyon and Pat was raised in Nanticoke. Pat
Graduated Nanticoke, class of 58 and I graduated at Newport, class of 59
It is gratifying to see that some towns are seriously involved with the history of
their community. I am involved with the Fairchild Reunion Committee (The Fairchild's
were
some of the original settlers of Newport Township and Nanticoke). We hold a family reunion
every August, in Berwick. Let's hear from any Fairchild Family kin. Bill Burnett
marja12@aol.com
Date:
16 Feb 2001
Time:
06:56:09
Comments
Hi,
I was born in Nanticoke in 1929. When growing up went to the Family theatre and the Rex theatre and enjoyed the cowboy movies. Glad to see you have a Web site. Bob Wheeler address is
rwheeler@twcny.rr.com
Date:
18 Feb 2001
Time:
11:04:18
Comments
My parents were from Nanticoke, Nimfa Balinski Leskovicz and Frank Leskovicz. I anyone knew them, please email me at
sandralode@aol.com
Date:
26 Feb 2001
Time:
11:12:33
Comments
This page looks useful not only for people seeking
information about present-day Nanticoke but also for
those interested in its history and those tracing
ancestors and relatives. Every town should have
something this good. Congratulations.
Tom Mooney tmooney@leader.net
Date:
04 Mar 2001
Time:
08:08:56
Comments
Born and raised in Nanticoke - class of '47 - have fond memories of the home town - Thanks for the great site.
milliez@epix.net
Date:
04 Mar 2001
Time:
12:27:52
Comments
I have been interested in gathering family tree info for the past few years and have accumulated a lot of info--- very time consuming. But it's great to have this site available -- keep up the good work.
Regina (NORCZYK) Plodwick Class of 1961 State Basketball Champs E-Mail reginacon@msn.com
Date:
05 Mar 2001
Time:
05:56:44
Comments
I'm a Newport grad of 65. First time checking out your site. Looks great. Keep up the good work. My e-mail address is
lbelles@epix.net . Linn Belles
Date:
05 Mar 2001
Time:
06:26:06
Comments
I'm proud that my family has chosen to stay in the area. My brother bought the old miners bank building by the park in town and has reclaimed it's original beauty. Other family members have made contributions to the town and my parents still live in the old fairchild home on Main Street.
We moved to Newport Twp. in 1977. Of the 7 of us, 6 live within 5 miles of "HOME".
Great site and a warm hello to all visitors from out of town. Donna Margelewicz Duda >
Gabby20942@hotmail.com
Date:
05 Mar 2001
Time:
07:33:16
Comments
This is a great web page.....brings back great memories.....Tom Bodek>>Newport class of 1954 and Connie ( Delestowicz ) Bodek >> Newport class of 1956.....I just hope the
warrants have expired !!!!We now call Beverly MA. home.....E- mail is bearit@comcast.net
....Were you expecting a different e-mail name????????????
Date:
05 Mar 2001
Time:
14:50:50
Comments
I'm frank bzik, age 75, class of 1944 Nanticoke high school. lived at 410 east
Washington St; now living in Sacramento, a; retired from working for the us postal service. e-mail address
fbzik@aol.com
Date:
05 Mar 2001
Time:
19:39:59
Comments
I find that this site is very informational, would like to know more about the mines in the Nanticoke
area, and of the Indian that inhabited here also. My email address is shiztaz@hotmail.com
Also what type of monument is that in the center of the park in Nanticoke? I think a picture of Pete Gray would have much more
appropriate, that man deserves it more than that ,it would be nice to give him some
HONOR, while he is still with us!!!
Date:
05 Mar 2001
Time:
20:30:10
Comments
Nicely Done! Looking forward to additional information and updates. Father Joe at
joes2nd@aol.com
Date:
06 Mar 2001
Time:
04:29:55
Comments
Many wonderful memories are mine from my visits with my family in Nanticoke -- and whiling away the hours under the grape arbor on Noble Street, San Souci Park & the theatre. I'm older now (aren't we all?) and the family is smaller but I am fortunate to be able visit a couple of times with friends in Benton --
My grandmother was Apolonia Miskiewicz (sometimes spelled Muscavage). She was known as "Pola" or "Pearl".
Now, I can visit in person and keep abreast of news online too. Thank you and God Bless . . . .
Pola Ingelsby (pola@imagegfx.com )
Medford, NJ 08055
Date:
06 Mar 2001
Time:
07:32:07
Comments
Great site!!! I graduated from Nanticoke High in 1957. Would like to hear from anyone from that class. Judy Donahue Michaud
juliane990@aol.com
Date:
06 Mar 2001
Time:
08:47:16
Comments
You never forget the place you grew up in...and now...I'm back! Wonderful job putting together this site. Hometown Nanticoke is a place that just stays in your heart no matter how far you roam, but misunderstood by those who grew up elsewhere. I'm glad to have this great site, and pleased to share it with relatives across the nation. Thank you!
Marie (Lucas) Stolarick, class of 1972. tychi2@aol.com
Didn't get to go through the whole site yet but I have enjoyed sections I have been through and I'll be back to finish.....
Hello to All-----Lee
Date:
11 Mar 2001
Time:
08:55:41
Comments
Recent business nearby allowed me to visit my old hometown for only the third time in 36 years. Despite being away for so long I carry constant and valuable memories of my childhood in Nanticoke and its always great to get back. Because my time in town was short I wasn't able to track down any friends or acquaintances and would love to hear from any of you. Glenn Turley, Washington St. now residing in Vancouver, Washington
gttpnw@email.com
Date:
15 Mar 2001
Time:
17:17:54
Comments
Hi, my name is Brian Ptashinski. I was born and raised in Nanticoke. I just moved back here in 1999, after spending 8 years in Columbus, Ohio..
Hi,
GREAT WEBSITE!!!Just heard about this at a funeral of someone from Nanticoke. I'm a graduate of NHS class of 54, live in Newington Ct. Would love to hear from classmates. Marie Hajduk Ronczka. Email
pronczka@snet.net
Date:
16 Mar 2001
Time:
17:16:20
Comments
Nice site.
I came across a good photo and text of a new school
building in Nanticoke on microfilm at the Osterhaut
Library. It is on the WB Record tape for June 3,
1905 on page 6 of that day. I would have copied it
but I was out of quarters and out of time.
I am writing a History of Sans Souci Park and met
Julianna at the library while doing some research.
I desperately need photographs of the Sans Souci Park to be included in the book. If you know of any, please contact me. Also, if I can be of any
help in your endeavors, let me know. Thanks.
C. Charles Ciesla (Author: History of Han.Twp 1994)
e-mail cccecc@aol.com phone 570-868-3439
fax 570-868-7377
address: RD#3, Box 3188, Slocum Twp., Pa. 18660
Date:
18 Mar 2001
Time:
05:23:10
Comments
I just read Gerald Brand's class of 1948) comments I too am a class of 1948 graduate I appreciate it if Gerald would contact me.
This web site is awesome. I am a 1978 graduate of John S. Fine Sr. High School. I was raised in the
Alden section of Nanticoke. I am looking for a photo of the steam train that ran behind the K.M. Smith School in the 60's. Can anyone help me????
Maureen "Reenie" Lee (Novak) Edelman. fmflkedel@enter.net
Date:
20 Mar 2001
Time:
18:48:23
Comments
Hello from NY -Glad to see that you are on the web, I have some old family pictures and some of the ones when the parade and the flood hit Nanticoke.
My grandfather was Fred James Lewis, he had worked in the mines from the age of 6 till 1956,
he passed away in 1976, just after the centennial celebration. I do genealogy and want to trace my family down there, and I was so glad to see this website. I'll visit it again. But please tell me who I could send the pictures that I have to as my children and gr-children will not know any of them and I do not wish them to be destroyed.thank you, I spent many a summer with them in Nanticoke and so has my children.
I like what you have done with this web page. This page is very professional. I am a genealogist researching the Meyer, Haase, side of my family that resided in Nanticoke from Oct 15,1888 when they arrived in New York to February 25, 1892 when they lived in Berrien County, Michigan. I had an Aunt Emma Haase who died there or in Michigan. I wanted to know how I would locate her. Maybe someone there might know. Please e-mail me with suggestions at
DAHMeyer@aol.com.
Date:
25 Mar 2001
Time:
11:39:57
Comments
Great Page. My name is Thomas Hoover, Class of 1978, and I have lived in North Carolina, with my wife Cheryl {Cravitz} Hoover, Class of 1979, for over 20 years now. It was great to see some of the history of the area. It brought back a lot of memories. Wish I could spend more time "back home"!! Please contact me at
jetmech61@hotmail.com if I look familiar to any of you readers!!
Date:
28 Mar 2001
Time:
14:29:04
Comments
I recently visited Nanticoke and very much enjoyed my stay. The people I met were so friendly and the pizza at Ruby's was delicious.
Dad, you are a great Web Master; Nanticoke is very lucky to have someone willing to devote so much time and loving attention to what is obviously a much appreciated resource. Keep up the good work!
- Beth New Windsor, NY
Date:
31 Mar 2001
Time:
19:40:44
Comments
It's nice to see such a real website on the fast-paced internet, HAT'S OFF JOB WELL
DONE, hope you keep on building!!! Emailtigger@cs.com
Date:
06 Apr 2001
Time:
13:20:51
Comments
Does anyone have any information on EDGE HILL CEMETERY in West Nanticoke? Is there an index to the graves? I would appreciate getting any information you might
have. The web site is very good. Must have taken a lot of work. fraels@aol.com
Date:
14 Apr 2001
Time:
20:32:09
Comments
a hello to any one who remembers me, John Sherlock. send me e-mail. jvswine@aol.com
Date:
16 Apr 2001
Time:
08:28:21
Comments
Former resident of Nanticoke and now living in Florida. Grandparents Louis & Esther owned Diamonds candy
Shoppe back in the 60's. My brothers and I went to Nanticoke High before moving to California around 1963. Hope to visit sometime in the future.
Pete Galanos galanos@earthlink.net
Date:
04 May 2001
Time:
05:36:00
Comments
"Cudos to our Webmaster" for his initiative/innovation ! This is the only media out there to keep the former town residents and visitors apprised of what's been happening. User friendly and well-configured. I will spread the word about this site to my government co-workers from Nanticoke who I
occasionally see while on assignment in the DC metro area. Once again; great job; keep it going. (Janice, I remember very well)
Sorry, the part about Lamoreux family was from Yorichtex@hotmail.com
in Houston, Texas
Date:
14 May 2001
Time:
17:56:18
Comments
Is there any way to get access to Nanticoke Cemetery records? My great grandfather, Joseph Wdowiak is buried there and I am in Michigan. Anyone available to take a digital photograph or perhaps give me the number to the caretaker of the cemetery
records? Thank you! Xuxu xuxuspetals@yahoo.com
Date:
20 May 2001
Time:
08:38:24
Comments
I JUST READ THAT THAT 500 COAL MINERS FROM WANAMIE
AND GLEN LYON WHERE HIRED AS EXTRAS IN JUNE 1947
FOR THE "MIRACLE OF THE BELLS" MOVIE. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF ANY OF THESE MINERS ACTUALLY APPEARED AS AN
EXTRA IN THE MOVIE? DOES ANYONE HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER
WHO WAS ONE OF THESE MINERS?---DAVE SHERRICK EMAIL-poovitch@aol.com
Date:
22 May 2001
Time:
22:39:42
Comments
Jan Hiller: Gosh do I ever remember the quality hill playground. Was my second home as a kid. I know Jeanie Antonik. Not sure where she is though. Remember the Beggs? Do you remember the Margelewicz' from Main & Hanover Streets ? I remember you...we all use to play pitch at the playground... there was a store on Hill street we use to go to for soda and chips!
Gabby20942@aol.com
Date:
02 Jun 2001
Time:
06:55:31
Comments
I'm still waiting to hear from any of my classmates who graduated Nanticoke High School, class of 1954.
My maiden name was Marie Hajduk, now Ronczka. I can be reached at- pronczka@snet.net
great web site
Date:
26 Jun 2001
Time:
16:38:50
Comments
I was born (1949) and raised in Nanticoke. I was a "Honey Pot" girl. My first years in school were spent at the Garfield School. Later I attended Lincoln and then Nanticoke High. Although I never graduated from Nanticoke High, ( I then went to Lake-Lehman in 1965) my heart and soul belongs to Nanticoke. Is the Blue Bird restaurant still there?
After visiting this website, I really feel like I took a stroll down Memory Lane. Great Stuff!!
Paula (Robey) Harnish harnishpe@cs.com
Date:
28 Jun 2001
Time:
11:11:53
Comments
Hi from sunny Arizona, Glad to be able to get the Nanticoke news. The inquiry about the Brunn, Sabol, Swithers, Dudek, on 5 March 01, has my attention, Being a Swithers.I am sure I may be of some help. You may contact me at
hswithers@hotmail.com
Date:
07 Jul 2001
Time:
10:50:11
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SOMEONE LEFT AN EMAIL THAT THEY HAD PHOTOS OF THE NANTICOKE AND GLEN LYON TROLLEYS/STREETCARS BUT
DID NOT LEAVE AN ADDRESS-IF YOU HAPPEN TO SEE
THIS PLEASE EMAIL poovitch@aol.com
Date:
09 Jul 2001
Time:
13:00:57
Comments
Great site! I am an alumni of the Class of '76. Anyone with info about a reunion, please email me at
ftroop_3@msn.com This site brought back some great memories. Look forward to hearing from you. Cheryl
(Kulakowski) Ford
Father, Alois Knoll; Mother, Edith Morgan Knoll; Brother, Norman Knoll.
Graduated Nanticoke High school 1963
Lived at 341 East Green Street till 1968
Currently at 9233 Coachman Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605. Phone 562-907-9013.
Date:
22 Jul 2001
Time:
12:36:02
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was just back to Nanticoke for a visit. it was wonderful to come home even for a short time.
am living in Denver now.
anyone still around from the class of '52'?
e-mail is ma4gma9@aol.com . Marilyn
Shipkowski Ryan
Date:
22 Jul 2001
Time:
23:07:44
Comments
I had not "checked in" since April to the Nanticoke website, and I cannot believe I had two responses from folks I have not seen in well over 30 years. You just cannot imagine what a thrill it is to be able to connect to old friends from Nanticoke . . . My aunts still live there, and I am planning a trip in the not too distant future to do some genealogy research. I only wish my daughter could have had a place like Nanticoke to call "home". Jan Hiller Rawlins
hi,
getting ready to move my daughter Megan from Nanticoke to Wilmington north Carolina. this
board is a nice stopping place from Nanticokians old and new. thanks and keep up the good work.
Bud Brezinski class 69 megsdad@epix.net
Date:
14 Aug 2001
Time:
19:51:03
Comments
Does anyone know if Maslowski Funeral Home still exists? I am trying to locate the records of my great grandfather, Joseph Wdowiak. I have just found out that he is buried at Polish National Cemetery in Nanticoke. Does anyone take photos of the graves or who can look up records?
Hello,
I am still in high school, but i was born and so far raised in Nanticoke, some of you people are from out of state and stuff and you might know somethings. My grandmother died when i was 4 years old and i really didn't know her that well. I am pretty sure her maiden name was Zilkowski and the man she also dated and had two (2) children with his last name was Cyron and her her name when she past away was Irene Yackimowicz i am not sure of her family members and things like that....
My grandfather Lenord Yackimowicz just past away this year and if anyone has any information on these people like pictures friends or anything please let me know by e-mail
jsoccer@adelphia.net it will be greatly
appreciated!
Date:
20 Aug 2001
Time:
12:09:07
Comments
this is for Tony Hoover who left a message on 7-18.tony please contact me hartbrokeoveru@aol.com
we have something in common. I haven't seen you since you were a little boy.
Date:
24 Aug 2001
Time:
13:42:20
Comments
Born in the 1922 in Nanticoke, Irene Krysiuk, came from a family of 12 kids we lived on Church Street, last address was Green Street before I left for NY. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me or any of my family. Have not been back in over 20 years. Would love contact with anyone from there. Please email me at
suncitybabcie@aol.com
Great site, eager for More - Irene (Rene)
Date:
09 Sep 2001
Time:
07:37:21
Comments
Seen a message from Bill Masters who lived at 27 Loomis Park and went to Hanover Township H/S. Hi Bill this is Bob Wheeler who lived at 12 Loomis Park and went to Hanover Township H/S and went into the Navy in June 1948. I remember you, do you remember me i was born on 10/31/1929. You did not leave an E Mail address but here is mine:
rwheeler@twcny.rr.com If you see this get in touch.
Date:
10 Sep 2001
Time:
09:43:05
Comments
Researching my mother's side of th family. looking for relatives of Piasecki, Szczech, Trojanowski. I know that a Anton Piasecki was born in Nanticoke in 1901. My mothers
family (Piasecki) had a farm some where near Nanticoke. Any info. would-be helpful.
Tom Palczynski; palskid@aol.com
Date:
11 Sep 2001
Time:
10:34:33
Comments
I am searching for the family of Donald Lewis, son of Fred and Lurenna Traher Lewis. I have things that I would like to give them of their fathers.
Marylynn Glover e-mail mickey14710@hotmail.com
or
2174 Gesaman Rd.
Ashville, NY 14710
Date:
19 Sep 2001
Time:
17:20:00
Comments
Hi, we enjoyed this web site. My family likes to go to yard sales, and flea markets. I don't know how hard that would be to post, but it's just a suggestion. Thanks, Dawn Brusha and Brian Groo. My E-Mail address is
dbrusha@juno.com
Date:
21 Oct 2001
Time:
10:14:02
Comments
Great site, my father was born and raised in Nanticoke, he got very excited when I told him I found pictures of Concrete City and the Truesdale.
Born 1920 Henry "Hank" Kocaj had brother Edward and Leonard, lived on Pine St. and went to St. Mary's Church, if anyone remembers them feel free to send a line or even
digital pics to me at tom_tom@sympatico.ca
I see him often and he loves and misses his old hometown.
Date:
21 Oct 2001
Time:
19:06:18
Comments
Hi, I'm researching my family
history and found that many of them lived in Nanticoke. If anyone has information on the Bailey's, Morgan's, Dehaven's, Mayewski's, or Belinski's please e-mail me.
punkendunk@cs.com This web site is fantastic, keep up the good work.
Stacey Golembeski
Date:
06 Nov 2001
Time:
18:46:10
Comments
My family came from Nanticoke, Pa. My Great Aunt was Viola Beckley. Her husband was Dr. James Harold Beckley and they raised their 7 children in Nanticoke. When I have obtained old photos of my family and the city of Nanticoke, I'll forward them to you.
All the best,
Marc J. Stilson MStilson@cfl.rr.com
Date:
08 Nov 2001
Time:
10:49:05
Comments
Hi, Just stumbled across this Nanticoke site, and it looks great. I am from Nanticoke & I am trying to search for relatives that were from Nanticoke. If anyone knows any Hazur's or Kerdesky's from Nanticoke, let me know. My address
is: donnamariemeck@aol.com . I would appreciate any information you have, or even if you knew any of them. Once again, great site!!!
Get them while you can!!!
The new 2006 Historical Society Calendar is ready for
sale and is selling like hotcakes. With
outstanding historical pictures of old Nanticoke on its monthly pages, it's an heirloom and
keepsake item you should try to purchase ASAP. The cost is only $10.00 and
may be mailed with a shipping charge of $2.00. They may be purchased locally at
the Sanitary Bakery or Mari-Anne's Card Shop. Inquiries should be directed to
Julianna Zarzycki, President of the Historical Society by clicking on... historical@NanticokePa.com
Date:
20 Nov 2001
Time:
15:31:28
Comments
Hi my name is
Jake Hilliard originally from Hunlock creek, spent some time in Nanticoke dating a local girl back in 72 just messing around with my computer and thought
I might check out my past places . I currently live in Klamath Falls Oregon , If there are any
old friends out there who would like to reminisce my e-mail address is wolfmanjakepa@aol.com
. thank you.
Date:
27 Nov 2001
Time:
05:53:21
Comments
For the person who inquired about a Nanticoke newspaper. The local newspaper is the Citizens Voice which has a listing of all the obits of the Wyoming Valley. I live in Allentown and read the paper daily. The address for the paper is
www.citizensvoice.com
Today would have been Gloria Honabach's
(Koshinski) 69th birthday. She loved and taught music lessons in Nanticoke. She performed at many local events in the Luzerne County area and also appeared on the televised Polka Party show in the late 50's to early 60's. During the Christmas holidays her and many of her vocal students volunteered their time performing at nursing homes.
Does anyone from Nanticoke remember her?
Respond on this site or email me at honabach@hotmail.com
Date:
14 Dec 2001
Time:
06:29:06
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This is to Brian Kusk.
What a great picture of the Kuskiewicz store. I grew up on College Street 1/2 block from the store. Your uncle Syl ran the store at the time. I also remember your Aunt Bernie. My favorite thing at the store were the twin
Popsicles in vanilla, root beer and blueberry flavors. I get cravings for them once in awhile and have actually tried to find them but can't.
Please email me so you can fill me in on the family today. tinap26@hotmail.com
Date:
16 Dec 2001
Time:
13:25:59
Comments
I would like to know more about the 1945 class reunion. My grandfather,
Harold Beckly, was in the class of 1946 and I feel that some of the students of 1945 might remember him.
Sincerely,
Marc J. Stilson
939 Cloverleaf Ave. SE
Palm Bay, Fl. 32909 Click on: MStilson@cfl.rr.com
Date:
31 Dec 2001
Time:
11:40:28
Comments
My name is Henry Yatsko Graduated from the 1940 class in John Fine
High. Visited Nanticoke on a regular basis when my relatives were still living there. Lived
on Grand Street for many years. Worked in the old Duplan mill. then went to College. Job
opportunities took me out of the area and finally landed in California in 1975. Am married to the former June Lamoreaux of
Hunlocks Creek for the past 48 years. Her parents were Arby and Maude Lamoreaux of
Hunlocks. Our 2 children are successful business people here in California along with their children Our son has 2 children and our daughter has 2 also. Would like to hear from anyone who reads this E mail and perhaps establish a "Old Times" correspondence.
Click on hsyats@aol.com
Date:
05 Jan 2002
Time:
16:58:59
Comments
Great site. So glad I found it. I am a 1970 graduate of Nanticoke High School. My maiden name was Theresa Yankoski. Lived across the street from the
cemeteries. My mothers maiden name was Celia Jankowski. Would like to hear from old friends and people who knew my family. We belonged to St.
Mary's Church. Loved the picture of Kuskiewicz's Store. Was up the street from me. Hung around it in my teens. In the 60's us kids knew it as Johns Store on Johns Hill.
You can contact me at Polaris02@aol.com
Date:
06 Jan 2002
Time:
09:05:53
Comments
My first contact with this page. A 1950 graduate from Newport.
Keep up the good work. John Simchick
e-mail dziadzi@epix.net (Polish for Grandfather)
Date:
06 Jan 2002
Time:
14:52:16
Comments
I lived in Nanticoke for a short time in 1957&1958 having moved there from Glen Lyon. The Web Site was sent to me by one of my Newport High classmates. Will send it to some other other coal crackers living out here in the desert...Phoenix Arizona. Good job. Julie Ottaviani Mendola,
jmgummy@aol.com
Date:
07 Jan 2002
Time:
16:27:42
Comments
Class of 1970! Where'd y'all go?
Kathleen (Kate) Bogacki Flournoy,
Augusta, Georgia.
Email me! Kfly777@aol.com Theresa, thanks for the link!
Date:
08 Jan 2002
Time:
17:58:13
Comments
Hi , Just wanted to say hi to all my old friends in Nanticoke. Grew up there most of my young teen years. Lived in West Nanticoke .Would love to hear from someone who remembers me or my older brother Charlie. Mothers Name was Ottensman My brothers last name and mine were Lombardo. Great to see a site like this !! By the
way my full name is George Lombardo and I am now living in Up State NY. Hope to hear from someone. My e-mail
address is UncleBud325@aol.com
Date:
09 Jan 2002
Time:
18:14:44
Comments
Date 7 Jan 2002
Time 2105
Great site met some old friends here. Hope to hear from some more of then. Lived in
Nanticoke until i was 17 then went into the air force in 1955 then went in to the army in 1959. Worked in the coal mines in wanamie pa. for 5 years no.19 would like to share stories of the good old days in and around the mines. live in
Hunlock creek now. retired and happy. e-mail daniel.e.adams@attworldnet.com
Date:
22 Jan 2002
Time:
09:15:11
Comments
Today Jan. 22 , I just saw on a LA TV station that Tom "Ski" Demski died in Long Beach, California. He was a native of
Nanticoke and had friends in town. Ski owned Superflag and has a site called www.superflag.com
. Give it a look. The station that reported his death gave him a real nice short story of his life with live pictures of his home with a large flag flying over his home. I use to talk to him on the phone a lot and he loved his friends in Nanticoke. Jim Kaminski .
jimkam@pyramid.net
Date:
31 Jan 2002
Time:
18:55:16
Comments
I am looking for some information that anyone may have about civil war veterans of the Nanticoke area. My great great grandfather served with the Pa 143rd volunteers. Any information would be
grateful. MGR286@cs.com
Date:
31 Jan 2002
Time:
20:19:05
Comments
The Historical Society is asking everyone or anyone who may have old items of possible historical interest, and who want to discard them to please contact the Society for a pickup. even if you don't know if an item is useable, please call us and we will pick up the item for evaluation.
contact us at: historical@NanticokePA.com
or webmaster@NanticokePA.com
We're hoping to hear from you.
Date:
04 Feb 2002
Time:
15:55:56
Comments
Did the class of 1976 ever have a reunion? Please email me at
ftroop_3@hotmail.com
Date:
12 Feb 2002
Time:
07:32:35
Comments
Looking at the pictures bring back memories of my visits to my grandparents in Nanticoke. When I was young around 5 or 6 I spent a Half a year living there. When I graduated from college I lived fro
1973-to 1976 with my grandmother. Many fond memories. Lobar95@aol.com
Date:
13 Feb 2002
Time:
14:49:46
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HI Everyone,
I was Born and raised in Hanover Section Of Nanticoke and I think it is wonderful that you all put this page together, I
haven't been back to Nanticoke in some time, And when going threw page's I was seeing old places i use to go to, Concrete City( and jump out the windows) Holy
Transfiguration School, Which was where my bus stop was and what we new as Horror Hall, i think its just great Keep up the good work.
I lived at 126 Pine Street known as Grace( Lisa ) Burkholder aka Grace Adams now I live in Florida mother of 2 wonderful boys ages 13 and 6 currently owning my own Business and Im looking for old friends that i use to talk with and want too see how there all doing, if anyone knows where i can contact Barb Yanik and few others or class of 89 please email me at
LixxxableLisa@aol.com and let me know or you can contact me at (352) 840-0823. Hope to hear from ya all soon, have a wonderful day all.
Grace
Date:
14 Feb 2002
Time:
16:24:50
Comments
Hi
I was born in Newport Center in 1925 and after stumbling on to your site while trying not to wind up in cyber space, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the comments. I am presently researching all I can find about Newport Center, Sheatown, Alden Wanamie and any photographs anyone might desire to share of Newport Center, K M Smith School in Alden And Newport High School in Wanamie. I entered First Grade at Sheatown in 1930, and would hope someone may even have class pictures. It anyone can help, my e-mail is
whbeacham@aol.com . Thanks to all
Date:
17 Feb 2002
Time:
12:44:04
Comments
Hello, good people! I received an e-mail from Berlin, Germany. A lady is looking for a relative named Robert Reschke who came to the USA in 1922 and settled in Nanticoke, PA. His wife's name was Hulda and they had kids named Wilhelm, Lena, Heinrich and Hilda. Hilda had a daughter Louise who married a man named Rakofski.If anyone knows this family or offsprings please send me an e-mail and I will furnish the lady's address. Although my name is Reschke, we are not related, but I would like to help her find her relatives, if I can. My Reschke family comes from West Prussia (now Poland). I came to this country 50 years ago. Kind regards,
Horst Reschke h.reschke@worldnet.att.net
Date:
17 Feb 2002
Time:
15:40:47
Comments
Hi again, My name is William H. Beacham, and I was born in Newport Center in 1925. In addition to my recent comments, I am interested in knowing if any of the following persons still live in or around the vicinity of Nanticoke. Susan Kubera whose family owned the small store in Newport Center, Leona Moyer of Newport Center, Mary Jane Varker of Sheatown, Betty Gorgas of Alden, Jacky Littleford of Sheatown, Joe Tarnowski of Glen Lyon, Ruth Vanfossen of Nanticoke, or anyone who might recognize my name. To Ms Zarzycki, I will write to you o nn e-mail shortly. Thanks Bill Beacham
Date:
18 Feb 2002
Time:
19:29:51
Comments
DATE: 18 Feb. 2002
TIME: 10:25 PM
Spring Hill Florida
Very Interesting.....Also glad to see Newport Twp H.S. is included as I and also my wife are Grads of Newport I in 1947 and my wife 1950
thomjo1@earthlink.net Thanks John Simchick for the info Thom
Date:
20 Feb 2002
Time:
14:52:38
Comments
I would like to know if I can order several loaves of poppy-seed bread from a local bakery and have it shipped to me here in Idaho. I can't find any out here.
I was born and raised in Nanticoke [1932-1951].
Thank You!
A. E. "Scotty" O'Hare Scotty1ID@Prodigy.net
Date:
20 Feb 2002
Time:
19:15:56
Comments
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone had pictures of Concrete City in Hanover Section. If so please e-mail me My
grandmother is looking for some from when it was still nice. Also searching for some family, by the names Yackimowicz, Zulkowski, or Cyron.
jsoccer@adelphia.net or clippinaway@adelphia.net
Date:
21 Feb 2002
Time:
11:23:02
Comments
Hi, my name is Ted Czerwinski class of 1952. Any word of a
class reunion this year. I am trying to locate a Henry Kwiatkowski, anyone know his whereabouts?
tedczer@cs.com
Date:
25 Feb 2002
Time:
22:12:28
Comments
Hello. Am searching for information on the Turek family of glen
Lyon Pennsylvania. My great-grandparents are Albert and Julia turek or turick. my grandfather was peter turek who was principal at a
Newport high school in the early 20's and coached sports there. He then practiced law in
Wilkesbarre until 1927. HELP!!!!!!!!!!
My email is langes9@attbi.com
Please
see top of this page
Date:
26 Feb 2002
Time:
17:58:46
Comments
I found the answer to my poppy seed bread question.
My heartfelt thanks to those who helped. Scotty1ID@Prodigy.net
Date:
05 Mar 2002
Time:
08:23:57
Comments
Hi I am looking for an address for Evan Adams ,who graduated with my brother Ed in 1946. Thanks
bygolly33@hotmail.com
Date:
07 Mar 2002
Time:
06:34:35
Comments
My Mom, Dorothy Chermack (Nee: Dorothy Rita
Gordon) was born in Nanticoke. Her cousin and my Godmother was Rita Berzanski, a long-time resident of Nanticoke.
John A. Chermack <jchermack@nyc.rr.com
>
Date:
08 Mar 2002
Time:
00:20:32
Comments
This is totally cool. My parents were raised in
Nanticoke. I have visited there twice, once in 1964 and again in 1972 or 73.I loved it there sso quaint! My dear grandparents John and Ellen Kinsley lived there until their deaths. Grandpa John in 1980 and Grandma in 1985. I would love to see more pics like the one of the house on Grove St. My Grandfather ran the store on Church St. and they lived above it. Last I knew the store was changed to a pizza joint. Signed, Tammy Gulliford E-mail
LennoxTG@aol.com
Date:
08 Mar 2002
Time:
11:43:06
Comments
JUST LOOKING IN TIME TO TIME FROM DOWN HERE IN TEXAS. I STILL HAVE SOME FAMILY HERE IN
NANTICOKE. EARL McDermott.....MY GRANDFATHER. ANYONE CARE TO E-MAIL ME PLEASE DO SO
AT.....HAGERTYDANIEL@HOTMAIL.COM
. TAKE CARE
11 Mar 2002
Time:
18:04:39
Comments
. email
b3206@ncfreedom.net .
this was a lucky guess for me. i was born in Hunlock's and my fathers family were long time residents. also from
Wilkesbarre and Nanticoke. my maiden name was weidaw, father was Robert Harold
weidaw, his siblings were Mary, Caroline, David and Ruth. have had no luck tracing
beyond my g-father and g-mother have their birth dates and their parents names but can go no further. they are listed in historical society census. g-mothers family was listed as free inhabitants, and i have been unable to find the phrase in any book. can someone tell me what free inhabitants means.
I know that my g-mother was Indian, full blooded and her fathers name was Calvin
e. sharp. mother was Mary c. Huffman. need help with this and will greatly appreciate any info along these lines. thank you.
Katherine weidaw skelly
Date:
14 Mar 2002
Time:
00:06:20
Comments
I enjoyed the site very much! I'm trying to research my own family name, "Pitiak" in the area. If anyone has any information on that name please drop me a line at
rskepitiak@msn.com Thanks!
Date:
18 Mar 2002
Time:
14:17:53
Comments
born and raised in
Nanticoke, i had plenty of good times , graduated class of 1978,industrial park,
west side playground, holiday pancake house,emo,
never will forget all the great times.
Date:
22 Mar 2002
Time:
22:04:30
Comments
Both my parents grew up in Nanticoke, Sandra Wysocki and
J. Harold Beckley. It is great that you have this site. Feel free to contact me Jim_Beckley@email.msn.com
Date:
27 Mar 2002
Time:
06:37:15
Comments
Hello Nanticoke...I'm looking for info on my great grandparents and grandparents of the Nanticoke area of
HoneyPot. The names are Joseph Shipkowski and wife Rose who are buried in the cemetery
near the old LS. Edward Pekaar and wife Alice and my grandmother Philiss Shipkowski who attended the Nanticoke HS. I'm currently in the middle of putting a family tree together for this side of the family. I would love to hear any info or stories. My great grandparents lived in Honey Pot near the burning mtn. I can be contacted at
MILLBROOK2000@WEBTV.NET . I'm from the Newport area. This site is great! Thanks
Date:
29 Mar 2002
Time:
11:38:08
Comments
Hi. Would love to get in touch with Dianne Mandycz Sklarz. She lived in Nanticoke until she was 15. Her Grandmother was
Mrs. Pluta on Grand St. Last I heard she was in Berwick. Would also love to hear from Nita Yamelski who was from West Nanticoke. If anyone has information on either of them you can contact me at
Polaris02@aol.com Thanks, Theresa Y.
Date:
01 Apr 2002
Time:
12:35:45
Comments
To the 1978 graduate; west side playground, industrial park, holiday pancake house, etc. sounds very familiar, what's your e-mail and who are you?
fd03@mail.pressleyridge.org
Date:
04 Apr 2002
Time:
09:27:53
Comments
That is a
beautiful picture of my great aunt and godmother. (Helen
Ceppa on picture page, ED.) Thanks. It was a shock to see her
pic.
06 Apr 2002
Time:
10:53:14
Comments
Apr. 06 '02
1:45 p.m.
Just finished reading this website. TERRIFIC. Born (1926) and raised in Nanticoke. Father
was fire truck driver at Washington hose co.-always lived in that area. Many fond
memories. Moved in 1955-have been back many times, as my husband was from Newport Center and we both had family members
there. Haven't been back now since 1989,but still think about friends. Keep up the good
work. Ruth75@webtv.net
Date:
15 Apr 2002
Time:
12:42:16
Comments
Hi, this is bill beacham once again enjoying your terrific Web Site with another question. Does anyone remember a soap box derby held on W. Main Street around 1935. I was entered in that race, and although my car hit a culvert and lost a wheel, I am interested in any information has on this subject. I believe it was the first soap box derby held in Nanticoke, sponsored by the City Chevrolet Company on E Main Street, and I believe it was won by a team entered by St Stanisylau's Orphanage located on the highway between Sheatown and Newport Center. If this rings a bell with any readers, please contact me at
whbeacham@aol.com thanks, Bill Beacham 3700 Militia Drive, Titusville, Fl. 32796
Date:
17 Apr 2002
Time:
11:58:43
Comments
My mother and father were born in Newport, PA. I manage to get back each year to visit the Newport Cemetery where my father and many of my ancestors reside. Your website is tremendous! Thank you for your fine work. It helps an outsider like me to get
acquainted with the town my parents grew up in. I remember my father saying "the kivlers help put Newport on the map".
Harry Kivler Dunnellon, FL and Hartland, VT Aviator105@aol.com
Date:
18 Apr 2002
Time:
18:53:02
Comments
I am pleasantly surprised since signing the "Nanticoke Online". I have had several email contacts about Kivlers. I have been researching my Kivler line (also using professional help). At present I have nearly 1500 Kivlers, spouses, children, etc. which includes about 380 families. If you are interested please contact me at:
Aviator105@aol.com Most of my Ancestors have been documented by death certificates, newspaper articles, obituaries, etc. I have lots of pictures on my home page.
I love the city of Nanticoke. I am a local legend in Nanticoke. Everyone remembers the time I hit 4 homeruns in one game, scored 60 points in a basketball game, and scored 4 touchdowns in a single game. You could hear about me, my brother Tom, and my father Steve. My father played several years of Major League Baseball and led the old Pacific League in home runs. They even named the tv show Sargent Bilko after him. They named Bilko doors after me and my brother. I was a standout wide receiver for Villanova University. I could have played in the NFL after being drafted by the Bengals. But my wife wouldn't let me go. My beautiful wife Mary, made me settle down here in Nanticoke. I now live in Honey Pot. This town is beautiful, my family loves it. I am now dedicating my life to teaching. I am a Social Studies teacher at Nanticoke High School. I love the town and the people. God bless Nanticoke!!!
best wishes
Steve Bilko
Date:
26 Apr 2002
Time:
20:47:09
Comments
Steve is this you??? Its me Lanny Popek. I haven't seen you since the old Honey Pot days. Remember the time Mr. Ditksa caught us smoking and drinking on Homecoming Day. I never knew you got drafted? How is the family? I now live in Johnstown, PA. I am assistant manager at Jiffy Lube. I have been twice divorced and have 3 kids and a foster child. I haven't been back home since 86, since the Nanticoke evacuation. My father is committed in Olean, NY. Mom died in 85. Lets try to hook up over the summer.
sincerely yours,
Lanny Popek
Date:
27 Apr 2002
Time:
20:21:38
Comments
hello Nanticoke, I found this site by accident. I lived there in the forty's for awhile, was a
Nanticoke ram. Can anybody tell me if the old h.s. is there? I now live in Cape Girardeau,
Missouri. It's been a long time ,is the State still standing and is Gov. Fine still alive? As a kid I thought that was great A guv from nan.I remember dad taking me to St.Adalbert's Church in the town of Glen Lyon ,mom was a protestant and went with her to the English Baptist Church.
I remember the good cooking up there( paczki,kielbasa,golampki,ziemnina pierogi, chrosciki, cwikla, babka,and cznanina )Stookey's
barbeque and Swantkos over in the Hanover
section, remember talking to Pete Grey watching him flick matches and then playing major league
ball. My neighbor Herk Robinson was a batboy for the old St. Louis Browns and remembers old Pete well ,is good old Pete still around?
Had to go off to WWII and then did a stint in Korea.
I married a Missouri girl ( the pride of my life- Betsy Spann) taught for awhile philosophy at Southeast Missouri State, and now am retired, I edit
books. Thanks for the site , anybody out there remember myself and my family? My mom was Mildred Merithew and my father Stanley Z. Vilewinski , we lived for awhile on Hartford Street in Ashley when my dad worked at the Huber
Colliery then we moved to Union Street in Nanticoke, I am Dr. Casmimir D. Vilewinski
Date:
27 Apr 2002
Time:
20:57:29
Comments
Wow!!! Is this site a lucky find. I have been thinking of home lately. I was looking to see if I could find some local papers to read. The Sunday
Independent doesn't have a web site, and anyhow when I asked Jeeves for the Wyoming Valley he found this site. I used to live on East Union Street. I miss the good crabs at Norkey's bar. I stumbled home many times from that dive. I was once an alter boy at Holy Trinity. Father Poplaski is a great
priest. He buried both my parents. I went to Holy Trinity School and later graduated from Nanticoke. I played real hard for Coach Syl Bozinski. I remember throwing popcorn and dumping drinks down the
balcony of the Nanticoke theater. Who could forget the wild parties down the Res and in Concrete City. After I graduated, I joined the U.S. Marine Corps and I served 3 tours in Viet NAM. I received 3 purple hearts and a silver star. I made a career out of the military. I ran a few missions in Grenada, Middle East and some secret missions around the world. I've been everywhere. I was a Staff
Sergeant for a while in Quantico, Virginia and I later retired a Major. I now live in Falls Church, Virginia. I work as a consultant for a security company in Alexandria, Virginia. I lost contact with my sister Ester for a couple of years when her and Teddy Meshenski got divorced. She is now living in Fairbanks, Alaska. Mom and Dad passed in the late 70's. I haven't been back to Nanticoke since. I've been thinking of coming back home and opening up a nail business for my wife. I wouldn't mind buying a lake house around the area. Its hard to believe but I am maried. I brought my wife Mi Wein home from Viet Nam. We have been married 32 years. We went through hell getting her family out of Nam. I have 3 children, all girls. Hope to see home soon.
God Bless,
Walter Otenesky
Walter:, go to the "links"
page for local newspapers available on line. (ED)
27 Apr 2002
Time:
22:53:18
Comments
HEY NANTICOKE FRIENDS DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHERE PITTSBURGH WAS, SOMEWHERE IN WANAMIE? AND IS GOOD OLD TIGER WYTOSHEK STILL THERE?
THANKS PIZELLE OSTROSKI , VINELAND N.J.
Date:
28 Apr 2002
Time:
08:16:15
Comments
Is this a wonderful site or what? It brings back so many memories of my past. I haven't been in town for a since I left. Is it true that they tore down all the buildings down town? God, do I miss Carol's club burgers and a good
greasy Stuccio's pizza. I never graduated from GNA, but I passed the GED in the early 70's. I moved to Torrence, California for a while and worked as a bus boy. I saved up money and moved with some friends to Tuscon, Arizona. I actually went to college and got a degree in Hotel Restraunt Management. I now live in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and work for the Showboat Casino as a Pit Boss. If any of you are in the neighborhood ask for me. (IF YOUR FROM NANTICOKE I WILL GET YOU A DEAL) I got married to a wonderful girl Jasmine Lewis from Montross, Virginia. She works in another casino. I have one son, age 11. My sister Gracy lives in High Point, North Carolina. Gracy is twice married and works as a waitress at a Waffle House. Gracy has 4 kids and 2 more from her new marrage. My parents are now retired and moved to Jupiter, Flordia, they been their since the 1970's. I run into people all the time at the casino from Nanticoke. Most tell me that nothing changes. I miss home. Thanks to this site I could kind of keep tabs on the goings on in good ole Nanticoke.
Michael Skripkuski
Date:
28 Apr 2002
Time:
10:24:44
Comments
THIS WEBSITE BRINGS BACK MEMORIES. I REMEMBER GETTING MY FURNITURE FROM JOSEPHS. FISHING & DRINKING DOWN THE CREEK IN WEST NANTICOKE. I USED TO SHOOT DARTS DOWN EDDIES ON WASHINGTON ST. I MISS THE CROWD IN HISCHACKS CORNER BAR. I NEVER FORGET I MET MY FIRST GIRLFRIEND SKATING AT L.S. WE HAD A GREAT BOWLING LEAGUE GOING AT COLONIAL LANES. GREAT FOOD---STUCCIO'S & RUBYS PIZZA, DIAMONDS CANDY THE BEST. WHO COULD FORGET THAT CRAZY GUY WHO WORKED AT THE LIQUOR STORE AND HUNG AROUND THE PARK. I MOVED IN 1987, WHEN DUPONT CLOSED AND I LATER WORKED FOR LESLIE FAY AND GOT LAID OFF. I AM NOW LIVING IN WOLF POINT IN MONTANA. IT IS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY HERE. I RANCH AND DRIVE TRUCKS IN THE WINTER. I LEFT MARY JO 1991, WHEN WE LIVED IN PHILLY. WE HAD OUR DIFFERENCES. STILL SINGLE. TAKE CARE NANTICOKE
JOHN SKLARSKY
Date:
28 Apr 2002
Time:
12:45:15
Comments
Always wondered about your town. Good site. Nanticoke was the arrival for many of my ancestors. And indeed the resting place for some of them. Interested in monumental Inscriptions to find out which ones are buried there.
H. Chadwick U.K.
Date:
28 Apr 2002
Time:
18:07:14
Comments
Great Site. What fun it was to read all the messages from former residents. It was even more amazing to see where everyone has ended up. Joe Stegonshek here, class of '76. I grew up in the Hanover Section, and still have some family there. Still remember Stuccio's Pizza, Concrete City and the reservoirs. It doesn't surprise me that so many people still have Nanticoke in their hearts. After my stint in the military and traveling the world, I've ended up in Miami, FL. Paradise to me. I'll be back in June for my Mom's retirement. Don't miss the cold weather, though!!!!
jstegonshek@yahoo.com
Date:
28 Apr 2002
Time:
18:12:27
Comments
How many bars are still in Nanticoke? Before I left town, my friends and I did a walking bar tour. We did a shot and a beer in every bar in town. How many cities in the country could you walk to each bar like back home. My favorite watering hole was Good Times. I left town to go to work in Athens, Georgia in 1992. I haven't been back soon. It sucks down south, its the bible belt, people don't know how to have fun like in Nanticoke. Miss you guys. Gene Wentz
Date:
28 Apr 2002
Time:
21:04:09
Comments
JUST WONDERING WHEN DID THE SPRING
PARADE STOP IN OUR CITY? I LOVED THAT PARADE.
TONY STOBINCHESKI
Date:
29 Apr 2002
Time:
06:44:51
Comments
I HEARD STEVE BILKO WRESTLED A BEAR IN HIS OWN
BACKYARD IN HONEY POT. I'D LIKE TO SEE CHARLEY
TRIPPI OR ROCKET ISMAIL DO THAT.
Date:
29 Apr 2002
Time:
08:17:18
Comments
Its true Steve Bilko did wrestle a bear who tried to attack his family back in 71 in Honey Pot. Legend has it he torn the bear to
shreds. I heard this story from everyone at the Honey Pot club and in any bar in Nanticoke.
Lanny Popek
Date:
29 Apr 2002
Time:
19:20:30
Comments
how are the kivlers doing? is it true that somehow
Nanticoke made the Guinness book of world's records, something to do about so many schools on a street?
thanks, love the site thanks
danny ostrowski- white plans, n. y.
Date:
29 Apr 2002
Time:
20:23:03
Comments
Speaking of a bear. Who could forget the time when the BEAR escaped from the Tolly Tiber Circus down by West Side Park. I used to live on Coal St. That bear was in my back yard and walked down Coal St. and into the alley. It broke into Gerry's Drapieries. Gerry used to keep doughnuts on counter. The bear found them.
They caught him there. Officer Brown had to get the game commission to tranquilize that bear. That was the most excitement we ever had on Coal Street. Was this in the mid 80's? I don't have a email system. Using my landlords computer. How many remember this story???? PLEASE POST!!!
Mickey Bernevich
Date:
30 Apr 2002
Time:
08:46:57
Comments
Just thought I would drop by and say hello to my hometown. I am Bruce Koskioski. I was one of the last Nanticoke RAMS. I moved to San Francisco for a while. I am now a successful hairdresser in Key West
Florida. I run my own corporation for AMWAY, its very successful. Part-time I am also an accomplished singer and dancer. I get home at least once a year to see the family. Love ya, Bruce Koskioski
Date:
30 Apr 2002
Time:
19:25:41
Comments
I HEARD STEVE BILKO ONCE RAN DOWN A DEER AND STABBED
THE BUCK DEAD AFTER HIS HUNTING RIFLE JAMMED. THEN HE GUTTED THE EIGHTEEN POINTER AND HAD TO CARRY HIS 225 POUND CARCASS THROUGH TWO FEET OF SNOW UP RIDGVIEW MOUNTAIN FOR FIVE MILES. STEVE BILKO ATHLETE,
OUTDOORSMAN, LEADER OF THE COMMUNITY, HERO TO ALL.
Date:
01 May 2002
Time:
08:11:22
Comments
Eddie Austin here, class of 1992. You might remember I was voted nicest smile my senior year. I still live at home on East Grand St. I am an avid weight lifter. I work as the head Bus Boy at the Pancake House on the Sans Souci Highway. It is the best place to eat breakfast in town. I work for Mike Pershinski, who is the great Steve Bilko's brother in law. I love Nanticoke and I will never leave.
Eddie Austin
01 May 2002
Time:
18:20:21
Comments
hhi my name is katherine weidaw skelly . i visited in the nanticoke-hunlocks area last to do some research into my ancestry, but my stay was cut short. will be in the area again this summer. the only family i had there died last year, so will be staying in motels and visiting some of his friends. hope to get a lot on my geneology work for a book i am writing about my family. i live in n.c. so it is quite a trip but one that i look forward to. i was born in hunlocks creek . i like your site .
my email is b3206@ncfreedom.net .
Date:
01 May 2002
Time:
21:14:39
Comments
hi
hometown, great site, two questions
1.i moved 12 years ago to manns choice a small community near kegg and buffalo mills in bedford county pa.- my aunt josie used to make something called lazy golombki, it was out of this world-DOES ANYBODY IN MY OLD HOMETOWN KNOW THE RECIPE? PLEASE EMAIL ME
2. i was telling my coworkers at motel 6 about this neat store in nanticoke, i remember as a kid ,it had something like a convayorbelt running along the ceiling, WHAT WAS THAT? i think the store was called werth's
thank you sophie lutynski
Date:
01 May 2002
Time:
21:27:38
Comments
nick, nice site i see the comments about the bear i don't rember that but do remember the deer that ran on the roofs off main st. am i looney or what? i remember it, but my neighbor stanley ziemnina says i'm crazy. please tell me other nanticoke citizens saw it to?
thanks jack pisack
Date:
01 May 2002
Time:
21:34:54
Comments
i must be getting old i was telling my grandson patti what great basketball teams we had in
Nanticoke. i was so proud of our boys in 61 . do you know for many years we were the only eastern school to beat the west and cop a state title. but besides kenny leggins i can't remember the other boys on the team , and by the way was that movie that championship season about our boys ?please
refresh my memory
thanks
hank stefanowicz
Date:
01 May 2002
Time:
21:41:12
Comments
i can't believe i thought about this. my aunt millie called me here in
Asbury park new jersey to tell me about Nanticoke's new web site it is marvelous. but aunt millie and i were talking the past , and i remember before my family uprooted and movied here to the jersey shore i was ascared as a little girl cause
Nanticoke had all these arson fires in the 60's boy that back a lite of scary
nights with our old porch light always lit
i forgot about that does anybody remember did thay cetch the culprit?
thanks that has bothered me and at millie thanks
mary kowalkiewicz
Date:
03 May 2002
Time:
18:10:46
Comments
is a good site keep up the good work DA
Date:
03 May 2002
Time:
18:26:54
Comments
to mary kowlkiewcz and aunt millie, as for the
arsonist in Nanticoke he was al briggs of Nanticoke. I know this for sure because he burned my car on ridge st. he was reported to the police that day and the great
Nanticoke police dept wouldn't do anything about. they said he had too many charges on him
already but was never convicted
he was killed in a auto wreck on sans souci highway up by k mart plaza. the fires stopped then. i felt sorry for his wife and family for they were nice people.
Date:
05 May 2002
Time:
01:20:21
Comments
HANK STEFANOWICZ,
1961 BASKETBALL TEAM,
KEN LEGGINS, BILL JAMES, RICH KIEWLAK, GEORGE YANICHEK,
JOE SHEPELA. REMEMBER THE OTHER TEAMS NAME,
HICKORY RUN SOMETHING LIKE THAT.
RUTSIK CLASS OF 1962
Date:
06 May 2002
Time:
12:34:41
Comments
Hi, Great site! My name name is Jeanie Smeltzer the daughter of AUDRIE (WANDEL) DEAN class of 52. Just wondering if you are having a 50th class reunion? Would love to hear from anybody from that class. Email me and I will get it to her.
Jeanie_smeltzer@yahoo.com
Please
check the "class and family reunions" page on this site. There is a
notice of a reunion there. And thanks for the visit.
ED.
Date:
06 May 2002
Time:
18:48:01
Comments
Hi, I am from Nanticoke & I am trying to search for relatives that were from Nanticoke. If anyone knows any Hazur's or Kerdesky's from Nanticoke, let me know. My address is:
donnameck@adelphia.net . I would appreciate any information you have, or even if you knew any of them. Once again, great site!!!
Date:
07 May 2002
Time:
07:20:51
Comments
Hi I my email address did not come out right. I am Audrie (Wandel) Dean daughter class of 52. If anyone remembers her we would love to hear from you. We enjoyed reading the messages. My address is
jeanie_smeltzer@yahoo.com
Date:
07 May 2002
Time:
10:55:56
Comments
THIS IS FOR PIZELLE OSTROSKI. GOOD OLE TIGER WYTOSHEK IS STILL ALIVE AND KICKING. I AM CURRENTLY THE CITY OF NANTICOKE TREASURER. MY ADDRESS IS 307 E. UNION ST. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO WRITE.
Date:
07 May 2002
Time:
12:34:25
Comments
Hi
Does anyone have any information on a Russ Morgan, orchestra leader in the 1930's, from Nanticoke Area. A local author is writing a book about him and pictures or any relative
information would be appreciated. email to: coppernpd@aol.com
Date:
08 May 2002
Time:
07:19:09
Comments
Hi this is Eddie Austin Jr. I have not lived in Nanticoke since Feb. 2,2002. I live in Attalla Alabama with my beautiful
fiancée' Missy. I want to say Hello to all my friends and family. I will be home for a visit in July to introduce Missy to everyone. Thanks to whoever put that other ad in from
me. lol it wasn't
me. See ya soon. Ed and Missy
Date:
08 May 2002
Time:
19:36:57
Comments
Hi everyone, Mary in Asbury Park,this is to Bill Beacham in Titusville, PA. My Aunt Millie can't use a computer. she is going to call her brother Arnold Andrukiewicz in Richmond Va. she remembers he and his best friend Ziggy Zbierski built a soapbox derby car it was sponsored by Sterling coal she
thinks. the boys were always in her parents garage building and hammering she thinks it was around 1935, 1936 or 1937.funny her brother and ziggy got caught smoking in the garage and her daddy spanked them with and old catty-nine tail. she will call Arnold and maybe get in touch with Ziggy, she thinks he lives in Towanda.
THANKS TO WHOM EVER WROTE BACK ABOUT AL BRIGGS THE ARSONISTS I'D LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THAT INCIDENT AND HIM-it would make a good made for tv movie
to Sophie Lutynski, my neighbor can't use a computer as good as me Jean Jastrem gave me the LAZY GOLOMBKI recipe
CUT A HEAD OF CABBAGE INTO SMALL PIECES, PREPARE THE MEAT JUST AS YOU DO FOR YOUR REGULAR
PIGGIES, THEN MIX THIS TOGETHER AND SHAPE AS YOUR HUSBAND WOULD LIKE HIS PIGGIES.
PUT IN A CASSEROLE PUT LAYERS OF CABBAGE THEN MEAT AND KEEP REPEATING. COVER WITH A CAN OF YOUR FAVORITE TOMATO SOUP (
CAMPBELL'S IS THE BEST )AND ONLY ONE CAN OF WATER PUT IN ONE HALF CUP OF YOUR FAVORITE
KETCHUP ( I LIKE JOHN HEINZ ).THEN BRING TO A BOIL ON THE TOP OF YOUR STOVE,( i have a gas stove )then place everything in your oven for one and one half hours at 375
degrees or if you like just simmer them on top of your gas stove
i like Jolly Joe Timmer does anybody no how i can get him on the internet?
thank you
Mary Kowalkiewicz, from Asbury Park
Date:
09 May 2002
Time:
21:37:49
Comments
Hi Mary from Asbury Park here, nice sit. My Aunt Millie would like to no if anyone out there nos how to make Groch z Kapusta, it had
cabbage, kraut mushrooms and peas she thinks. she was a Zawislak from Prospect st. and her dad was
raised over in the township on Goose Island.
Aunt Millie is coming down with her cat Toby in July. You no if any of you good people from Nanticoke are coming down to the shore look us up, maybe we can put your family up for a night or 2 in the spare bedroom or on the screened in back
porch. The shore is so relaxing in the summer, this summer i'm relaxing and collecting last summer
I was the part time ticket seller for the New Jersey Shore Cats Basketball team at Convention Hall.
We live more towards Belmar Beach, our family and our kind we moved out after those
terrible riots in the 1970's. there is only my daughter Helen , Me and our dog Spike, Henry died 3 years ago. He worked security guard and service man at the Pep Boys and then tended bar at the Stone
Pony. miss him dearly he graduated from Holy Ghost High School class of 1942, I'm
the Nanticoke ram class of 46
thank you
Mary Kowalkiewicz
Date:
09 May 2002
Time:
21:44:21
Comments
HELLO , HEY ON THAT LAZY GOLOMBKI RECIPE DO YOU BOIL THE CABBAGE FIRST? THANK YOU FRED YOZWIAK
Date:
09 May 2002
Time:
21:59:03
Comments
MY DAD MADE SOME GOOD STUFF WHEN I WAS A KID FROM TILBURY TERRACE. I'M MAKING IT FOR MOTHER'S DAY FOR AFTER DINNER DRINKS BOY DOES IT HAVE A KICK TO IT
MY DAD CALLED IT GIBBONS KRUPNIK-BEER FIRE WATER
TAKE A JAR OF HONEY 4 CUPS OF WATER 5 CINNAMON STICKS 1 TEASPOON OF VANILLA 1/4 TSP OF NUTMEG 5 WHOLE CLOVES `7 STICKS OF LEMON
PEEL ABOUT 2 INCHES
EACH, MIX `EVERYTHING `BRING `TO `A `HEARTY `BOIL `FOR `8 MINUTES REMOVE `FROM `THE `HEAT AND
`STRAIN. THEN ADD `A `SIX `PACK OF `BEER, `HE `USED `TO THROUGH `IN `GIBBONS ` `ADD `ONE BOTTLE OF `GOOD `RUSSIAN VODKA `AND A `BOTTLE `OF `KESSLERS, CHILL `FOR `AN HOUR `AND `ENJOY `THANKS `FOR LETTING `ME `SHARE THIS `CUSTOM - `GEORGE `SIENKIEWICZ
Date:
10 May 2002
Time:
20:08:38
Comments
found this site by mistake on the internet
it is an interesting site this Nanticoke, I'm a retired colonel and teach sociology at SUNY OSWEGO. would like to know how it got it's interesting name?
thanks
ret. col. James B. Simon- Pulaski N.Y.
Thank you
for your interest in the web site, Colonel. Nanticoke was named after the Nanticoke
Indians who migrated here from Delaware on their eventual relocation to New York
state around the present day Binghamton.
ED.
Date:
11 May 2002
Time:
13:48:11
Comments
ATTENTION NANTICOKE!!!
SOMEONE HAD A GOOD IDEA FOR A POST. I ALSO READ SOMETHING LIKE THIS IN THE TIMES LEADER FANFAIR. THIS TOWN SHOULD SPEND SOME MONEY AND ERECT A STATUE OF PETE GRAY IN THE NANTICOKE PARK. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DON'T KNOW, PETE GRAY PLAYED FOR THE ST. LOUIS BROWNS WITH ONLY ONE ARM. THAT PARK IS BARE. ALL THAT STANDS IS THAT CONCRETE THING, AND WE ALL KNOW WHAT THE KIDS CALL THAT THING. PETE SPENT A TON OF TIME IN THAT OLD PARK HANGING OUT AND HE FED THE
SQUIRRELS AND PIGEONS. HE ALSO HUNG OUT AT THE OLD COALMINE BAR AND IN FRONT OF THE BANK. HE IS STILL ALIVE AND WELL. WHY NOT HONOR A LEGEND? WHY NOT BUILD SOMETHING THAT WILL STAND FOREVER? COME ON NANTICOKE CITY, DO SOMETHING HERE!!! LETS NOT LET THE LEGEND OF PETE GRAY DIE!!!
MICKEY KAMINSKI
NANTICOKE
Date:
12 May 2002
Time:
09:36:20
Comments
Enjoyed the website and the information it provided. Keep up the good work! Florence (Mickles) Sorber, Jackson, NJ.
Date:
12 May 2002
Time:
19:28:22
Comments
to
Mary in Asbury park if you ever find anyone that wants to make a movie about the
Nanticoke arsonist put it here in the comments and I will get back to you with many many details. it is a very chilling thing.
Date:
14 May 2002
Time:
11:03:40
Comments
My name is Carla Kaplan.Our family lives in Grover Beach, CA. My husband's mother was born and raised in your city, her father was a coal miner. The family name is LeVanda.
I am currently researching my husbands side of the family for our family tree.
The only thing I didn't find on your site that would be helpful to genealogists is cemetery information or links to burial listings if available.
Date:
16 May 2002
Time:
16:04:34
Comments
WE NEED YOUR HELP , WE FOUND A 1969 CLASS RING
WITH A SAPPHIRE STONE, WITH THE INITIALS R M
inscribed on the inside of the ring, could you
check your Yearbooks for R M in the year of 1969,
Please notify me by E Mail and I will get the Phone
Number where it can be recovered.
Richard Kunes rkunes@cub.kcnet.org
Date:
17 May 2002
Time:
00:01:24
Comments
I am researching my family heritage. My mom, Irene Margaret HUSOVSKY was born in Sept. of 1924 in the city of Nanticoke. She attended Nanticoke High School and graduated from there. She received all of her sacraments from St. Joseph's Catholic church. Her father, John Husovsky was born in Austria and lived in Tulcik, Czech. He came to Freeland, Pa. via Ellis Island, then moved to Bethlehem and then Nanticoke. He was a miner in Nanticoke. He married Margaret D. WARGO. They had the following children; Irene M., Albin and Rita Husovsky. Later they relocated to Baltimore, Md. My great-grandfather, Michael WARGO lived in Nanticoke also. He married Anna HILL (name possibly changed from HROMADA OR HRMODA). Michael and Anna had the following children; Margaret, Anna, Emma, Ella, George, Michael and Helen. Michael Wargo was possibly a police officer for the city of Nanticoke. He died in 1918 during the flu epidemic. Anna died in 1941. They are buried in St. Josephs Slovak Cemetery.
Do you recognize these surnames? Husovsky, Wargo, Hill, HROMADA OR HRMODA, Michaels, Hawkins, Lechak,
or Lazas or have any information regarding these families, please let me know. My email address is:
sprinkel@surewest.net Thank You
Claude Sprinkel
Granite Bay, California
Date:
17 May 2002
Time:
17:59:26
Comments
Nick-
How do I sign the Guest Book?
I tried ever which way and could not find
any place to sign in.
I think the web site is pretty neat,
however its time to update the Colonial Village
site since we ran into you at the new Weis Plaza.
Dorothy - Mardot617@msn.com
Date:
17 May 2002
Time:
21:22:04
Comments
NICK, WHAT A GREAT SITE , THANKS AND
ISN'T NANTICOKE SO BEAUTIFUL THIS TIME OF THE YEAR.
RODNEY RADULSKI
Date:
24 May 2002
Time:
21:21:38
Comments
I am a history professor for Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I would like to know more about the Nanticoke Indians. I have been able to trace that they migrated from the eastern shore of Maryland. I also was able to find out that they were governed by the
Iroquois. I was able to locate a fellow scholar, Dr. Harold Cox from Wilkes University. He has told me that they were a very fierce tribe. They killed several settlers around a
cemetery in a place called Hanover Green. I would like to get more information about the Nanticoke Indians. I am writing a book on Indians in the Northeast. Please post back if you have any useful information.
my regards,
Dr. Dale G. Branch III
Date:
27 May 2002
Time:
14:52:10
Comments
I enjoy looking at this web page and it does bring back memories.
I was raised at St. Stans and graduated from Newport in 1959.
I am interested in getting in touch with others that i graduated with.
My name is Alvin Kurwelnz,it was spelled Kurvelenz in the yearbook .
My Email is akurwelnz2@attbi.com
Date:
28 May 2002
Time:
09:03:18
Comments
Hi Great Site! I was born & raised in Nanticoke. Nanticoke has a great amount of history for me. My great
grandfather Anthoni Tolodziecki immigrated to this country from Poland in 1885 and he was one of the
first polish settlers in Nanticoke. He owned one of the first hotels. I don't know the name of it but I am trying to find out. Plus Nanticoke is known for all of it's coal mines. I am the daughter of a coal miners daughter. I saw my first movie at the State Theater on Main St.
My email address: BrenLVikes@aol.com
Date:
04 Jun 2002
Time:
13:33:23
Comments
HI, SAW YOUR SIGHT ON THE INTERNET, HAD SOME RELATIVES IN WANAMIE, OUTSIDE THE CITY OF NANTICOKE. VISIT THE ARE ABOUT EVERY OTHER YEAR-I'M IN GLASS SALES. I WAS TELLING MY WIFE ANN ABOUT AN AMAZING INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED WHILE VISITING MY GREAT UNCLE IN WANAMIE I WAS ABOUT TEN IN 1970 I THINK IT WAS. WE WERE PLAYING A PICKUP GAME OF BASEBALL WITH
COUSINS AND NEIGHBOR KIDS IN WANAMIE AT THE LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD .I THINK IT WAS JULY AROUND 5
O'CLOCK ALL OF A SUDDEN WE HEARD A TREMENDOUS CRASH WE LOOKED TO THE ROAD AND BEYOND IT WE SAW SMOKE, WE RAN TO A
STRIP-MINE PIT AND SAW A SHOVEL ( NOW I KNOW THEY ARE CALLED DRAGLINES ) FELL IN THIS BIG 200 FOOT PIT
, MY COUSIN STAN RAN TO CALL FOR HELP AND WE WATCHED AS THE SHOVEL OPERATOR CLIMBED OUT.
THAT HOLE HAD TO BE 200FT. DOWN. I STILL PICTURE IT IN MY MIND-IT WAS A MANITOWAC 4600 DRAGLINE (EVER SINCE THAT DAY I HAVE STUDIED SOMEWHAT COAL MINING EQUIPMENT.
DOES ANYBODY REMEMBER THAT EVENT , ARE THERE PICTURES IN YOUR LOCAL PAPER.
I AM VERY CURIOUS THANK YOU AND THANKS FOR THE SITE
MR. FRANK K. RETSEL , TEANECK N.J.
Date:
04 Jun 2002
Time:
18:57:01
Comments
Does anybody know if Glen Alden had a colliery
named Audenried? I heard my Great-grandfather Shamus Thomas mention it as a boy, does anybody know if it was in Glen Lyon or its
whereabouts. thank
you Joe Karlo, Dingmans Ferry , Pa.
Date:
05 Jun 2002
Time:
18:24:17
Remote User:
Comments
to Joe Karlo yes there is a audenried, it was a small coal mining town between hazelton and macadoo in the sothern tip of luzern county about 20 houses left on pa 309.
to frank karlo yes i remember that incident i lived
on west main st at the time. louis beltromie was the mine owner at the time. they pulled the shovel out and tried to rebuild it but it was so busted up and bent that it was impossible to do anything with.
Date:
05 Jun 2002
Time:
19:22:25
Comments
to Alvin Kurwelnz or Kurvelenez are you about 60 years old? I sort of remember the name as a little girl. my brothers Joe and Henry played many days near the fields by St Stans. my mom always had my long blond hair in curls wearing a dress and having those shiny
patent leather shoes. my dad made good money for Glen Alden at the time. he later got a big office job at the Huber colliery. we lived for awhile on Charles St we moved to Sharpe St. then to Laurel
St, i think that's right it was so long ago,
i don't know why we always moved so much. I went to the township elementary schools , but later my parents sent me to St. Leo's school in Ashley-wow those nuns
I remember playing with a good friend Betsy Kivler , I believe she lived on Institute
St. boy we had fun playing with the kids at St Stans, what fun but so long ago
my name is now Mary Tinklepaugh, I was Mary Tilletski
I moved to Duryea and went to St. John's high in Pittston
that's where I met Billy Tinklepaugh, what an amazing ballplayer. Betsy Kivler ended up in Duryea also marrying Chet
Draus, also a good ballplayer, but somewhat of a legend in his own mind ,my husband found a good job at the Masonite plant in Towanda , he passed away two years ago
I have a daughter Anne Silvestri and a son Billy
Jr. he is graduating from Robert Packard next year with a degree in radiation. Anne
has two kids Natalie and Hillary twin girls who are 15, she is a secretary in the Bradford County Courthouse.
boy what a nice site and remembering some good times in the township and Nanticoke area
thanks for the memories Mary Tinklepaugh, Columbia Cross Roads,( near Sylvania ),Pa.
Date:
06 Jun 2002
Time:
16:00:50
Comments
To Mary Tinklepaugh,
I somewhat remember your maiden name, but it was all so long ago. When I graduated
fro Newport High, that was my passport out of St.Stans. Moved to Connecticut, my
mother was living here. Couple of years later got drafted into the Army 64-66,spent time in Germany.
Got out and got married then divorced no kids.
Worked the factories in Ct till 10 years ago.
Got too old( yes I am 60), they would not hire me because of my age. ( years ago I
started delivering medication for I Drug Store and I still am working for the same store.
As for those NUNS, you should have tried to lived with them, lets just say they were very good broom flyers.
Thanks for the reply to my posting, I was and still trying to find the people that I graduated with so far I found 1, One of
them, Gene, sent me a email saying that you posted on this page.
Well Keep in touch, my last name was spelled in the yearbook as Kurvelenz,on my birth certificate it is Kurwelnz my email is
akurwelnz2@attbi.com and I live in New Britain Conn.
Al
WHO IS THIS PETE GRAY ? I AM RESEARCHING A FAMOUS POET WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT, HE WROTE A 2 VOLUME WORK IN 1874 CALLED " PICTURESQUE AMERICA ".HE WROTE TWICE ABOUT NANTICOKE SO I TYPED IN THE NAME AND CAME UP WITH YOUR INTERESTING SITE.
BY THE WAY CHECK OUT BRYANT'S WORK HE MENTIONS YOUR COMMUNITY , YOU MIGHT FIND IT INTERESTING, HE LOVED THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER IT SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL ,IS IT STILL THAT WAY TODAY ?I KNOW WHERE WILKES-BARRE IS.
I HAVE RESEARCHED THE GREAT WILES-BARRE PAINTER GEORGE CATLIN.
I SAW THIS GENTLEMAN'S NAME (PETE GRAY ) MENTIONED HE SOUNDS INTERESTING, PLEASE POST FOR INFO.
MY BEST REGARDS
I TEACH ENGLISH AT HAMLINE UNIVERSITY IN ST. PAUL MN.
DR. GEORGE BERTRAM PEABODY III
Date:
09 Jun 2002
Time:
22:37:22
Comments
to
Marie trzesniowski pettibon did you graduate from Newport twp high school in 1959 ?
thanks mary tilletski tinklepaugh
Date:
10 Jun 2002
Time:
16:22:53
Comments
During my H.S. years I worked at both the Rex and State Theatres in Nanticoke...Went to dances at St Joes, Falcon Hall.. Loved Diamonds choc malts...eating at the
Presto. Bluebird...Visiting Fred Fullers for Homemade chocolates...Yhe Family theater in Glen Lyon for Dish
night...Big name bands at Rocky Glen...Granada Ballroom...San Souci skating and dancing....and the serial movies at the Family in
Nanticoke,,,,Listening to Phil Cusick at the Organ from the Penn I think) or Orpheum Theatres and loved the
vaudevilles at the Penn ..also have a class picture of my class at the K.M. Smith school in Sheatown... also remember the Miracle of the Bells being made about
Coaltown My Uncles truck was used to haul the miners for the pic.... Just a few reflections.
thomjo1@earthlink.net
Date:
10 Jun 2002
Time:
17:59:08
Comments
Hey Tomjo1 or anyone out there in good old Greater Nanticoke Area, you mentioned the movie miracle of the bells. I remember my grandmother telling me about how this movie was filmed in Glen Lyon. I believe she told me that it was filmed at St. Michaels Church. If anyone knows any information about this post it. Could you buy this movie or rent it?
thanks
Skip Turko, formerly of West Nanticoke, I know live in Emporia Virginia, home of the Virginia Pork Fest and the Sadler Bros.
Date:
10 Jun 2002
Time:
18:10:14
Comments
This is to Dr. George Bertram Peabody III. Pete Gray is a Nanticoke native. He lost his
right arm in a accident as a youngster. He never gave up his dream and learned to play baseball with one arm. He played for the St. Louis Browns for 1 season in 1945, and played several years of minor league ball. There is a movie made about him called a Winner Never Quits, and several books written about him. I'm sure a
scholar like yourself would enjoy looking up more information about him.
yours truly,
Tim Tomlesheck, Trucksville, PA
Date:
10 Jun 2002
Time:
21:36:12
Comments
hey there
mary kowalkiewicz tell that aunt millie to wipe off her old spectacles. i found that book
in my dads library it says right on the next page the dudes name number 22 was not bilko, it was a dave pretulak. hey
I'm glad i found it ,it might be worth something on ebay.
toby maciejaszek , lattimer mines
Date:
10 Jun 2002
Time:
21:49:18
Comments
JUST WONDERING I MOVED AWAY 30 YEARS AGO TO GET OUT OF THOSE DREADED MINES. I WORKED FOR A MONTH AT WANAMIE 18 OR 19 THERE WAS THIS GERMAN GUY HANS WHAT A *)&% HE WAS BROUGHT BY DURKIN TO BRING EUROPEAN MINING IN THE
AREA. MY SISTER NANCY TOLD ME ABOUT YOUR SITE. DOES ANYBODY REMEMBER THIS HITLER GUY, HE IS THE REASON I QUITE. OR WHAT ABOUT THE MINE FIRE THAT WAS COVERED UP NEAR THOSE MINES.
I LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT THAT? CORRECT.
I MOVED TO WHARTON , NJ,. NEAR DOVER I WAS CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER FOR MACY'S.
I WOULD HAVE GRADUATED AS A NEWPORT NUTCRACKER IN 1952 BUT HAD TO GO TO WORK
MISS THE AREA IN A WAY .MY SISTER LIVES OVER ON GREEN ST
NICE SITE WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BLUEBIRD?
I'LL BE READING THE SITE
HANK HOJNOWSKI , WHARTON NJ
Date:
11 Jun 2002
Time:
16:30:11
Comments
Nanticoke is a great place to live. Although I left over 20 years ago, a part of me will always be there. Thanks for a wonderful web site.
Rev. Michael Owens
Lape Engine CO #2
(The Rev)
160 S. Sherman
Denver, CO 80209
Date:
12 Jun 2002
Time:
10:26:20
Comments
Re: 11 June 2002 entry by Rev. Michael Owens. Wonder if you are by chance descended from Thomas E. Owens who was a funeral director in Nanticoke? Wish you had left an email address, seems much time is wasted in waiting for another entry in the Nanticoke Website. Art Masters, 79y.o., formerly a Nanticoke resident.
N4LZX@aol.com 12 June 02
Date:
13 Jun 2002
Time:
11:59:20
Comments
My Great Great Grandfather was a extra in the movie "Miracle of the Bells". He also dated Olga in REAL life just before she went to
Hollywood :o) lauracherry@yahoo.com
Date:
23 Jun 2002
Time:
05:57:17
Comments
Hi all from an ex-nanticokian I'm Catherine Miller I lived in Honey pot, West Nanticoke and on Broadway in Nanticoke in the 30s and 40s. The old home town sure looks different now. So many stores have turned to parking lots. It sure was sad when the old high school became a CVS store. Thanks for this site, it gives us all a chance to remember the old home town. Keep up the good work.
cassmil@aol.com
Date:
24 Jun 2002
Time:
17:46:34
Comments
6/2002 Thank you for having me as your
guest. As a child I lived in Nanticoke and now can enjoy its news. My family moved to West Nanticoke and I graduated from HARTER HIGH SCHOOL in 1941!!!
The comments are great! spudd75@aol.com
Date:
29 Jun 2002
Time:
11:49:02
Comments
You can't beat the friendliness of the Coal regions:). I lived in Nanticoke and went to St. Francis school then moved to West Nanticoke and graduated from Harter High school......any "oldies"
around? I am one of the WHALEN's.
spudd75@aol.com
Date:
01 Jul 2002
Time:
07:37:21
Comments
your
Nanticoke area lost a great caring man yesterday , when Pete gray passed away.
I worked in the coal fields putting my way through college in the 70's. stopped many a day in the
Hanover section to talk to good old Pete.
visited him at the mercy center ,I saw him at Easter. Pete was a great human
being who will sadly be missed by all who knew him. he told me the greatest thrill was having his mom watch him play at
Yankee stadium
he was a model for many a kid, I know he served as one for me.
"a winner never quits", God bless you Pete Gray, Mayor Jim Gaughan ,
Courtdale , PA
Date:
01 Jul 2002
Time:
20:44:03
Comments
I would like to meet the guy who went to see Pete Gray with 9 dozen of baseballs for him to sign. If I could meet him in a dark alley, I would re-arrange his face, and then rip his shirt off to wipe the blood off his stupid face. That is taking advantage of an elderly man. People like him are the ones that ruined the sports hobby. Some people are just sick and greedy.
That's why jerks like Barry Bonds charge $200 for a signature.
Pete Gray was a nice man, who will be sadly missed by Nanticoke. He needed to be honored, when he was alive!!! Nanticoke City still should
erect a statue of him in the park, like my neighbor down the street, Mickey Kaminski suggests. God Bless you, Pete Gray #14
Big John Antolik, Nanticoke
Date:
13 Jul 2002
Time:
08:12:15
Comments
Hi to my friends in Nanticoke , have a great summer miss you guys . Been living here in Tecumseh , Nebraska for 16 years. Real homesick have to get back to taste that great Swantko's kielbasa
heard my old friend Toole is the mayor.
Found this site by dumb luck, it is great I'll visit it a lot Too bad about old Pete Gray dying , he was a great legend. I also heard Stosh Jarolin passed away fishing knew him as a kid he really loved his fishing , plumbing , family and helping people , good guy.
Can anyone tell me if good old J. J. Fedders is still alive and kicking he sure
could stir up the nest , he was a helluva scout.
take care love and miss Nanticoke Ronnie Stefanowicz
Date:
13 Jul 2002
Time:
13:31:22
Comments
Great site--learned some interesing things while
reading the comments. Perhaps someone can help me
with my queries.
My dad, Evan David EDMUNDS,Jr was born in Nanticoke
in 1901, the son of Evan David EDMUNDS, SR and Ann
Davis EDMUNDS. Evan Sr's siblings were William G,
John D and Henry D EDMUNDS. Henry owned a grocery
store at Prospect and Church. William G was a
collector for the North Mountain Water Company.
David J and Mary EDMUNDS were the parents of Evan,
William G, John D and Henry D. They attended the
Nebo Baptist church. Many of the EDMUNDS'are buried
in the Nanticoke Cemetery. Are there any EDMUNDS in
the area? Please contact me if you have any info
or connection to this family.
Thank you,
Barbara EDMUNDS Stolz jestolz@ptd.net
Date:
19 Jul 2002
Time:
06:55:43
Comments
July 19, 2002
Many have shown interest in Pete Gray recently, sorry to say that Pete died June 30, 2002. He will be sadly missed by all.
Mike, City Clerk, Nanticoke.
Date:
20 Jul 2002
Time:
16:26:55
Comments
Can anyone tell me what happened to Maslowski's Funeral Home? At the time of my grandfather's death in 1933, my great aunt, Anna Walowiak, was working there and, unfortunately, had to bury her father from there. He was later buried in Polish National Cemetery. Where can I find Maslowski's and how do I find out where in Polish National, my grandfather is buried? Who do I contact?
Thanks.
Linda cyers@aol.com
Date:
22 Jul 2002
Time:
14:08:26
Comments
Hi, My maiden name is Anne Brienza. I lived at 145 W. Church St. I live in Amherst, NY at the present time. Would love to hear from anyone from my old neighborhood. My e-mail address is
Mssy188@cs.com
Date:
22 Jul 2002
Time:
14:35:01
Comments
To Sophie Lutynski: The store you might have reference to
was "The Leader Store" on
Main street in Nanticoke. It was the only one in town that had a conveyer belt that carried the purchase payments to the office on the second floor and returned the change to the clerk who gave it to the customer. I shopped there with my mother when I was a youngster.
spudd75@aol.com July 19 , 2002
Date:
23 Jul 2002
Time:
10:18:54
Comments
Hello, I would like to hear from anyone who remembers Kuskiewicz's Corner Market on College and Grove Streets. Had to retire in 1991. I look forward to reading your comments about the store.
My email address for the time-being is golofam@juno.com
Sincerely, Syl Kuskiewicz
Date:
26 Jul 2002
Time:
05:34:21
Comments
Thank you for taking the time to establish this website of my old stomping grounds. I am a 1978 graduate. I especially like the pictures. As a side note, reading the history of the Nanticoke Indians was truly inspiring.
Date:
30 Jul 2002
Time:
21:28:15
Comments
hey friends in
Nanticoke, does anybody in the internet know were I keen get that motion picture of
Mr.. Pete greys a winner never quiets /thanks thelma stefanowicz -- Dupont , pa
sup this is
Jason lepaige and i was just looking.
My email is spunkers51238@hotmail.com
i was just looking to see who was all related to the lepaige family i hope i am in the right spot.
thank you vary much
Jason Lepaige
Does anyone know how or where to obtain student records for those who attended Nanticoke High School during the early 1940's. Any information would be appreciated. My email address is:
sprinkel@surewest.net Thanks
Claude Sprinkel
Granite Bay, California
Claude Sprinkel
Hi Nanticoke
My dad was born in your city and I spent many a summer there and really enjoyed it. I'm looking for my family who I lost contact with while in Italy for 10 years. My cousins are Jean, Lucille and Molla Collachi (maiden names). Jean and her husband had a bar and grill or
restaurant on main street.
They all lived on e church street and my uncle Lando had a meat business. If anyone knows of them please contact me. My e-mail is
Louis.Collachi@peterson.af.mil
Date:
22 Aug 2002
Time:
21:39:47
Comments
message for Joanie
Pisack. I'm not related to Ken
Turley.
I'm interested in hearing from old friends from Nanticoke.
Please contact me at yelrut@earthlink.net
Date:
23 Aug 2002
Time:
16:19:42
Comments
Great site! I've been researching my wife's family history and found that her Grandfather, John Krzywicki came from Honey Pot Street in Nanticoke. Any Nanticoke Krzywicki's... please drop me a line!
Tom O'Connell thomas.oconnell@verizon.net
Date:
24 Aug 2002
Time:
06:12:29
Comments
Does anyone Know How i can Find Mark Lacey? I Heard he got Married to a Gavandula.. If anyone knows where he is please
E-mail me at MMK@aol.com or post a note on this page. Have not seen him or his family
would like to connect. Thank you, MMK
Date:
27 Aug 2002
Time:
16:20:26
Comments
For those classmates and friends who knew me in those many long years past, please......feel free to contact me at
the_elders@yahoo.com William C. Borman
Class of 1945
Date:
28 Aug 2002
Time:
13:03:47
Comments
This to Mary from Asbury Park. I assume you are writing from Asbury Park, NJ. I was a patient at a hotel in Asbury Park in September of 1945, that was taken over by the Navy during world war II. But my interest is in finding out if your Mother was able to get any information on the soap box derbies you mentioned in your comments. You can contact me at
whbeacham@aol.com , or call me at (321) 383-1251. To the guy from St. Stans, I believe the first soap box derby in which I was a contestant won the first derby. Does that ring a bell for you// This site is terrific, and although I have been gone since 1941, I enjoy reading the comments. Keep up the good work, it sure helps a failing menory.
Date:
28 Aug 2002
Time:
13:11:03
Comments
I forgot something on the comments I just made. I believe the first soap box derby was one by a boy from St. Stans, and the other thing I forgot was the Alden Coal Company. Does anyone have and photos of the shaft and breaker and does anyone know when it closed. Any help appreciated
whbeacham@aol.com
Date:
28 Aug 2002
Time:
17:58:40
Comments
I am in need of a description of the boundaries of each of the 13 wards in Nanticoke. Anyone that can help, please do so. For the webmaster, when ordering census reels from the LDS Church, one must have the ward number of the area he is interested in so that the proper Enumeration District Number can be ordered. The Ward number info would be an excellent permanent additionto the website. Art Masters
N4LZX@aol.com Thanks heeps.
Date:
02 Sep 2002
Time:
13:18:08
Comments
hello
all. Nanticoke is a wonderful town to live in..really hasn't changed that much at
all. a great place to raise a family, which i have done. i graduated from the j.s.f. high school in 1984......please drop me a line if you remember me...
take care all,
john glowaniak.....my email addy is NANTICOKEjohn66@cs.com
Date:
05 Sep 2002
Time:
10:11:23
Comments
Just went through the entire board, this is great!! My maternal grandmother was born in the area. Maiden name was HUTCHKO spelled many different ways (they were illerate) There were 7 possibly 8 children Mary, Anna, Suzie, Andrew, Michael, John, Joseph and possibly Ellie. Mary was born in Europe and the rest in Luzerne County. Girls went to NYC and the boys stayed in the area. Father Andrew HUTCHKO,Mother Anna ONDISH. Andrew died in area Anna in NYC, she was living with daughter Suzie DUNCKELMANN. My grandmother was Anna VOGENEY. Does this jog anyone's memory. Roseann V.
rojoevoj@msn.com
Date:
20 Sep 2002
Time:
15:54:55
Comments
Hello to all. Just jumped on in the hope that
someone had read my previous entries concerning the first soap box derby held in Nanticoke about 1935 or 1936, and if anyone had any photographs of the Alden Coal Company that was located in Alden. To Mary from Asbury
Park, has your Mom heard from her friends about the soap box derby/ Anyone on line from St Stans
Orphanage circa 1930 - 1940? To Ruth, got your two notes and enjoyed both. My e-mail address is
whbeacham@aol.com , Hope to hear from anyone. Page is still the best, and I enjoy it each time I have the opportunity to check in.
Date:
25 Sep 2002
Time:
18:29:05
Comments
I am originally from Plymouth, PA. I had some relatives from the Nanticoke area (Noy and Baker). Would be great contacting them. I'm a
granddaughter of Amanda and Felix Muscavage. I am most interest in finding relatives of Nick and Hatti Noy and Nate and Grace Baker. My address is
sjustus_1979@yahoo.com
Date:
30 Sep 2002
Time:
20:10:47
Comments
The Nanticoke Historical Society
has the new 2006 Historical Calendar for Sale The cost is $10.00 plus a $2.00 S & H fee. All remaining previous
calendars years (1999,2000, 2002 and 2003), are now only $5.00 plus $2.00 S & H fee. Each calendar has 13 pictures of Nanticoke Area from 1800's to present. To order just send to
Historical@NanticokePa.com .
Date:
02 Oct 2002
Time:
15:30:55
Comments
HI born in
Nanticoke 1935,trying to locate a Charles Michalski Jr. He and his dad were avid fly fishermen, they also made their own
flies. Have a lot of fond memories growing up in Nanticoke remember all the good pantries from olszewskis bakery on ridge
st. found a fellow classmate ted czerwinski on the website, we both attended st. marys
school .rex theater double feature 12 cents, they were the days. john bukowski
lalkajane@aol.com
Date:
03 Oct 2002
Time:
10:35:43
Comments
The person looking for Mark Lacey, married to Gavendula, I think I can help you out..Your e-mail address is no longer in service if you have a new one e-mail me back I may be able to help you..M.M.
Michkamouse40@hotmail.com
Date:
04 Oct 2002
Time:
13:57:42
Remote User:
Comments
Hi! I am doing family research on my mother's side. She was born and raised in Naticoke. My grandmother and grandfather are buried in St. Stanislaus cemetery. I don't know much about my grandfather but I do know that my grandmother had siblings. My grandfathers name was Ignatz Biedzenski (Biedzynski). My grandmother was Stella Anna Dobozenski. There children were Anna, Helen, Sophia, Lou, Walter, Heneritta, Florence (my mother) and Joe. I was in Naticoke about 2 years ago and found the graves. If anyone can give me any information about my grandparents I would appreciate it. You can email me at
bam2k@juno.com Thanks in advance
Date:
06 Oct 2002
Comments
I am enjoying this website sooo much. I have lived away now for 20 years but Nanticoke is always in my
thoughts. Every chance I get I try and get home to visit my friends and family. I
live in South Carolina, which is very nice but I miss the closeness of the community, the ethnic
ties. My friends love to hear the stories of the traditions I have being raised in a polish catholic family. I have many fond memories of attending Holy Trinity School, Father Poplawski was a wonderful man, Sister joanette was the first nun who shortened her habit and moved into the modern ages!! High school had many great traditions as well that you do not see down here. Bon fires before the football season, senior parade for
graduation. And church bazaars!! Potato pancakes!! They say that there is nothing like southern hospitality, but I know there is nothing like being from a small town in the northeast who thrives on tradition and is proud of their own
heritage. I wish the town could be reborn with small shops and coffee houses and
restaurants. To be able to walk to town was a treat for me as a child and every time I visit I
envision a main street full of life again. There has got to be a way to do this. Hello to the class of '79!!
Godspeed to all the wonderful people of Nanticoke. Be proud
kpc4443@hotmail.com
Date:
10 Oct 2002
Time:
07:46:19
Comments
HI I AM IRENE NEE KRYSIUK TRYING TO LOCATE ANNA NEE SMOLINSKI THE SHEMANSKI SISTERS LEFTY LENNIE CIRCA 1935 WENT TO HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL THEN ONTO
NANTICOKE HIGH LEFT EARLY THEN ON TO N.Y.1939 MY E MAIL IS SUN CITY BABCIE@AOL.COM
THANKS
Date:
22 Oct 2002
Time:
Comments
Just finished reading all the wonderful comments and enjoying the memories they stir up. Where have all the '45 grads gone to ? Surely some of you are out there. Any further news on a '45 REUNION ? email me at
the_elders@yahoo.com . Bill Borman
Date:
25 Oct 2002
Time:
08:25:53
Comments
Hi again to everyone. Love coming back here and reading the comments. Reminds me of all the fun I had growing up in Nanticoke in the 50's and 60's. Remember picking
horse chestnuts and making necklaces, burning leaves, West Side Park, sleigh riding
in the cemeteries, hiking to the 2nd Reservoir and Concrete City, San Souci Park, lighting candles on All Saints Day, the Bluebird Restaurants hamburgers, the State Theater, swimming at Harvey's Creek and Lake Silkwork, picking
pussy willows and flying kites where the college is now, Sagans candy store on Grand St., Uczens store, the Easter egg hunts by Lincoln School, riding my bike around the vocational school on Washington St. Went to St.
Mary's Parochial School for 8 years. Lived at 341 E. Washington St. Now live in Mountaintop. People there not friendly there like in Nanticoke. Glad I didn't grow up there. Couldn't wait to leave Nanticoke but now miss it. Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski. Email
Polaris02@aol.com
Date:
25 Oct 2002
Time:
15:10:02
Comments
Great Site,
I lived in Nanticoke at 285 E. Green St. during the 40's and 50's with my Aunt Mary Boyle. I attended St. Francis School when they still had 2 grades to a room as did my Mother, Margaret Boyle and her brothers and sisters. My g/Mother, Mary Walsh and her siblings also went to
St. Francis.
The years I spent in Nanticoke were a happy part of my childhood. I remember going to the
park, riding my bike to play with Andy Tuzinski, going to the Acme Store when it was still on Green St, Dell Wellevers Store, and Dolly Madison Ice Cream. I still keep in touch with the Bienkowski girls who were also childhood friends.
Thanks for this great site, it helps bring the past to life again.
Marigrace Gallagher
Email Address: GALLCHOBHAIR@aol.com
Date:
01 Nov 2002
Time:
09:38:21
Comments
SUPER SITE, WOW FOR THE MEMORIES.
PETE SWANTKO, QUEENSBURY, NY MARLIN2@CAPITAL.NET
Date:
01 Nov 2002
Time:
17:40:47
Comments
Am wondering if any readers of this knew the MacLaney family of Nanticoke, long-time residents. Thomas MacLaney (1882-1946) and his wife Sarah (1885-1940) (my grandparents) had four children, Thomas (1904-1986), Margaret (Jacob) (1907-1995), William (1911-1960), and James (1914-1960) (my father). Would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew the family. Andrew MacLaney
amaclaney@hotmail.com
Date:
06 Nov 2002
Time:
05:41:28
Comments
hi spent my teen years in nanticoke it was the best years of my life.i will always remember sans souie dances and the park and the great basketball teams of the nanticoke rams my step grantfather was a capender in the mines nick ottensman.this is a great web site.i am now in woodstock NY.
clombardo1@hvc.rr.com
Date:
07 Nov 2002
Time:
13:26:21
Comments
Hi. I'm doing family tree reasearch. If anyone has any information on these last names I would greatly appreciate it. Gonos and Petronchak
joe-musto@yahoo.com
Date:
13 Nov 2002
Time:
17:05:47
Comments
Glad to see Nanticoke on the web. A graduate of class 1945, Wife and myself. They were the war yrs. Gas rationing, food rationing, but Frank Sinatra and good music to dance to.
jbmailman1@msn.com Message coming from Ormond Beach,Fl.
Date:
16 Nov 2002
Time:
17:06:13
Comments
This is a great idea love it.Mary lou Pomicter
email address is lucy2@adelphia.net
Date:
23 Nov 2002
Time:
21:03:54
Comments
to mary from asbery park,
my nephew bil showeded me this on the internet ive never been on the internet machine before and i cannot type well, but he said he thought my reecipee i use on thankgiving might bee sonthing like you want soo her goes
2 lb of kielbasa from gerry's or swantkos my husband gerald and i used too make our on smoked and fresh but he decessed 8 years ago and i miss him soo.bill drives down thetre from dupont to buy some nice rings , chop some onions fineley and sautey them in 3 tablespoons of butter then browm your loose kielbasa slight. put your chopped bread with a liittle croutins in a bowl, heat add i and a half cans of colleege in chicken broth, pour over your bread and croutins let it cooldown a bit and your browned kielbasa add the following spieces to the mixture1 halve tsp of peper, 2 tsp of nicee parsley
1have tsp of sage
i whole tsp of kosher salt, i whole tsp of poultry season 2 chickeen boullons cube disolveed in water
a few drops of wershester sauce
add your 2 small eggs to the mixture and mix all up
put in turkey and bake uncoverderd 325 deegres
enjoy it i hpope it tastes great like you remember when you were kids
i thank you fot this nice intrenet it is soo good to read about nanticoke
god bless everyone
dorles maczulski, dupont
Date:
06 Dec 2002
Comments
I am researching my family heritage. My mom, Irene Margaret HUSOVSKY was born in Sept. of 1924 in the city of Nanticoke. She attended Nanticoke High School and graduated from there. She received all of her sacraments from St. Joseph's Catholic church. Her father, John Husovsky was born in Austria and lived in Tulcik, Czech. He came to Freeland, Pa. via Ellis Island, then moved to Bethlehem and then Nanticoke. He was a miner in Nanticoke. He married Margaret D. WARGO. They had the following children; Irene M., Albin and Rita Husovsky. Later they relocated to Baltimore, Md. My great-grandfather, Michael WARGO lived in Nanticoke also. He married Anna HILL (name possibly changed from HROMADA OR HRMODA). Michael and Anna had the following children; Margaret, Anna, Emma, Ella, George, Michael and Helen. Michael Wargo was possibly a police officer for the city of Nanticoke. He died in 1918 during the flu epidemic. Anna died in 1941. They are buried in St. Josephs Slovak Cemetery. Do you recognize these surnames? Husovsky, Wargo, Hill, HROMADA OR HRMODA, Michaels, Hawkins, Lechak, or Lazas or have any information regarding these families, please let me know. My email address is:
sprinkel@surewest.net Thank You Claude Sprinkel Granite Bay, California
My mother, Henrietta Nogic Zola, lived at 284 West Main Street, Nanticoke from November 2, 1911 (birth) to approximately 1930. Her mother, Antoinette Madajewski Nogic, taught briefly in the local schools and died in 1923 at a young age. Her father Leon (Leo) Nogic (originally Nogichevski [I am not sure about the spelling], but the family shortened it to Nogic) worked in the mines after his father died in a mining accident (at that time he and his family lived in what my mother called, “Skelpingtown”). Later, after marriage, he served as a Nanticoke policeman until his death in 1926 also at an early age. Her grandfather, Frank Madajewski of Honey Pot, was a well know business man and former Nanticoke Burgess. She captivated me with many vivid stories of her life in Nanticoke – her recollections of school, Nanticoke life, the great Influenza epidemic of 1919(?), solders returning from WWI, the harsh experiences of the mines, etc. She is gone now but I would like to learn more about the family. If you have any information or suggestions about how I could find out more information, please let me know.
Thank you,
Martin Zola mlzola@yahoo.com
Date:
23 Dec 2002
Time:
12:12:03
Comments
does anybody know how i can find pictures of the 1960 nans state championship basketball game
thank you
merry christmas
beth stalinkowski
Date:
23 Dec 2002
Time:
12:19:58
Comments
Just got into Nanticoke from Kent Furnace, Connecticut last night to stay with at my brothers. He took me out to eat last night at the Pancake house. Its a bar now? We tried to enjoy our meal, but there was loud drunks harassing good people eating and trying to enjoy a half decent meal. We went to Austie's this morning for Breakfaast. That dive is still the smokiest place in town. My clothes stunk like smoke, cheap meal though. I miss Blue Bird. I also went over the new Carey Ave bridge. Its sad to see an era pass. I want to come in when the blow the bridge up. I bet they could auction pieces of the bridge to the public. It is historical and I want a peace. Well, got to go to Swanko's for some rings.
Melvin Krapowski
Date:
27 Dec 2002
Comments
It is interesting to find possible ancestors of
mine,
Yours cordially,
Christian CEPPA
Date:
28 Dec 2002
Time:
17:20:28
Comments
I didn't think Nanticoke had a website! Wow...into the 21st century...
I'm responding to the message about Gloria Honabach. I was one of her piano and voice students between approximately 1969 and 1978...one of those students who performed with her at the nursing homes. I fondly remember her as a positive influence in my life as a child and teenager.
I graduated from JS Fine HS in 1980 and I'm presently living in the midwestern US. I've been married for 20 years and have three kids, ages 9,5, and 2.
Amy (Zajaczkowski) Stauffer--class of '80
Date:
30 Dec 2002
Time:
Comments
hello,this is for amy (zajaczkowski) stauffer. hello, i had your father as a science teacher in high school. i was wondering how he is doing? do you have a brother? i remember you from high school.does your dad still live in nanticoke? thanks, howard hoover
Date:
12 Jan 2003
Comments
What a delightful hour I have spent viewing the Nanticoke website and reading all the messages...my heart and "roots" truly remain a part of this wonderful little town !!
Perchance.....I am inquiring if anyone may have known BURTON SMITH JOHNSON. If so, kindly email me at
ChristinaLJF@aol.com
Date:
16 Jan 2003
Comments
HI, ED SCHOONER SKONIECZKI WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OLD OR NEW FRIENDS FROM
NANTICOKE
Help! how to prepare Golampki and what would be served with it as a main course. What would be the dessert? Is soup or salad served first?
Thank You rusty222@prodigy.net or
rustycat5150@hotmail.com
Date:
19 Jan 2003
Time:
09:36:59
Comments
A few months ago I left a message if anyone had any information on a Dianne Mandycz, my childhood friend. Just found out today that Dianne died on January 10 of this year which was her 50th birthday. Thought if anyone remembered her they would like to know. Her sister Linda got in touch with me and let me know. Theresa Wyzinski. Email:
Polaris02@aol.com
Date:
26 Jan 2003
Comments
Hello again Nanticoke, and a Happy New Year to all who read this website. It is the greatest connection we have to our past Thanks. For all who participate, does anyone have pictures of the Leader Store or the Triangle Shoe store that was located on Main Street back in the 30s?? Dies any of Carol Uchinski's family still reside in town. I had a crush on her when she worked at the Triangle Shoe Store, and after she put her initials on my scout hat, my parents really gave it to me. If anyone comes up with any information on the soap box derby held in the mid 30s on West Main Street, I could use the information for my autobiography. A big Hello to Mary rom NJ and all the others who have writen to me Enjoy the New Year and be sure to thank the Webmaster for a fine site Bill Beacham
whbeacham@aol.com
Date:
04 Feb 2003
Time:
09:36:46
Comments
Thanks for being here. Saw your town in movie, Miracle of the Bells. I remember visiting this town when I was very young. My relatives are from Weatherly area but I plan to visit Nanticoke this summer. Can you tell me, was there really an Olga Treskovna or just a made up name for the movie? Thanks!!
phyllis_fritz@hotmail.com
Date:
09 Feb 2003
Time:
06:52:27
Comments
does any one here remeber a Patricia Skonieczki who grew up in the honey pot section but died in 1951
Date:
10 Feb 2003
Time:
12:17:22
Comments
10 Feb 2003
Penny Phommachanh: Your query on 8 Feb in the Nanticoke Website:
In http://rootsweb.com/~Paluzern/luzerne.htm there is a very comprehensive history of Nanticoke that should more than satisfy your child's need for school.
N4LZX@Knology.net
Date:
09 Mar 2003
Time:
16:06:20
Comments
hi. nick this is ray
I have a school picture of the old school on top of market st where I went it has our class if u can call or come down the the notary t will show it too you ray c.
OK
Ray, will do, and thanks for thinking of us.
Date:
14 Mar 2003
Time:
19:56:53
Comments
unable to open your guest book to sign....But, Bob Hendricks ,Elizabeth City, NC
You
just did, Bob...and thanks for the visit...Editor
Date:
17 Mar 2003
Time:
20:32:25
Comments
does anyone know if eddy day is still alive?i now he was a music teacher in nanticoke. i think his name was something like pushinski. i left the area in the 60's. i now live in cape may n.j. i think his band was the allstars , they played at sans soouey and the beach at harveey lake.or maybe not maybe the starfires.could someone please tell me.
mary washinski, cape may ,n.j.
Date:
19 Mar 2003
Time:
06:48:10
Comments
to the person inquiring about eddie day, yes he
is a teacher in the nanticoke school district,
a music teacher.his real last name is pashinski.
he is living in the heights section of w-b, chuck
who played keyboards in the band(his brother) is
a district manager for friendlys icecream corp.
Date:
19 Mar 2003
Time:
06:50:54
Comments
in the 70's eddie day went by eddie day and t.n.t.
Date:
25 Mar 2003
Time:
06:29:52
Comments
the t.n.t. in eddie day and t.n.t. stood for
trials and tribulations!!!!!!!!
Date:
25 Mar 2003
Time:
13:20:22
Comments
A question to Mr. Norman Summers of Nanticoke, Pa. Are you by any chance related to George and Daisy Summers who had several children, William, George, Martha and Irene? Daisy was my Father's sister, and we Beachams lived in Newport Centre and Sheatoen. You can reach me at
whbeachal@aol.com
Date:
28 Mar 2003
Time:
09:34:29
Comments
I was wondering if u could please add a page with the locals residents who are fighting the war and where they are stantioned
What
do you think folks? Send suggestions, names and addresses of personnel in
the combat area, and it's something we will consider. (Editor)
Date:
28 Mar 2003
Time:
09:47:16
Comments
I am looking for information on Laura Novak who graduated from nhs last year if anyone can tell me where her mom is living now so I can get in touch or any information about Laura I would greatly appreciate it Please email me at
Nike429@Hotmail.com thanks again
Date:
30 Mar 2003
Comments
I am happy to find that your town has it's own website, my great grandfather died here. I am trying to find out more information on him, his name is Frank Binkowski, one of his son's is my grandfather, Valentine Binkowski who was born in Nanticoke.
Could some one please get back to me, with some information of where I can further search out my grandfather and his father, my e-mail is
nbiskow@wmconnect.com Thank you
Norman Iskow
Date:
05 Apr 2003
Time:
19:16:02
Comments
I found this site by web browsing. I am reseaching my family and my grandparents lived in Nanticoke most of their lives. My grandparents John and Helen Mozak lived on E. Union Street.
Also, I graduated from John S. Fine High School in 1973 and would love to hear from my classmates. Can't believe it's been 30 years. I lived on Market street across the street from kornkiewicz's pharmacy. Great web site....
Date:
05 Apr 2003
Time:
19:30:54
Comments
I forgot to leave my email address:
Rosaline_Sorber@yahoo.com my maiden name was Sinkiewicz.
Class of 1973.
Date:
11 Apr 2003
Time:
17:34:39
Comments
Phyllis.
Re Miracle of the Bells.
I have been researching films from the area for a project for our historical society. I was unable to forward information to you about Miracle of the Bells. My address is
Bama8213@cs.com . Could you forward a address to contact you. I am unable to contact
fritz@hotmail.com Hope I can be of assistance.
Date:
12 Apr 2003
Time:
06:54:25
Comments
The web site is GREAT!!! Once again, after reading the many messages,I see that there are no,NONE,members of the class of 1955 still living in the USA. This is Johnny (JACK) Persinger from the class of '55 looking to talk to any of the "old" group. I have lived in DEL for 35 yrs now and try to return to Nanticoke once or twice a yr. I can be reached at
Jhprsng@aol.com .
Date:
12 Apr 2003
Time:
11:56:53
Comments
My mother's name is Mary Lutchko (Onufrenevwicz. She lieved at 135 Espy Street. She was born August 10th, 1917 and resided with brothers George and Johnny. Married Joseph Lutchko and moved to Altoona, Pa.
It's great to see web page of family past.
RSITomLutchko@AOL.Com
Date:
17 Apr 2003
Time:
16:12:56
Comments
Since J. Persinger thinks we don"t exist I thought I should reply.My name is Bill Sheridan,class 0f 1955.I am alive and well at
crabapplebill@aol.com . Can we hear from others?
Date:
19 Apr 2003
Time:
14:46:41
Comments
I'm a 72 graduate of GNA High School. I'm looking for a copy of Ciesla's book on the history of San Souci. I inderstand from him that the book is out of print and no copies are available. If anyone has one and is looking to sell I'm interested. You can reach me at
frankp72@cox.net .
Date:
19 Apr 2003
Time:
16:52:12
Comments
does anybody know where the opera house was on lower broadway? Also what did they do to main street? It seems narrow compared to when I lived there. Its hard to believe that a trolley went up and down that street.
Date:
28 Apr 2003
Time:
21:36:01
Comments
Thanks for the website! I'm doing some quick research to get information for a retirement video for my Dad, who was born in Nanticoke.
Do you have any records online?
Deborah Keyek-Franssen
Lafayette, Colorado deblkf@albertapeaks.com
Date:
03 May 2003
Time:
05:39:09
Comments
Hi everyone. My name is Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski. I graduated from Nanticoke High School in 1970. Would love to hear from all my old friends and neighbors or people who miss Nanticoke as much as I do. Grew up at 341 E. Washington St.
Moved to my Grandmothers house in 1970 at East Grove St. My moms maiden name was Celia Jankowski. My father was Frank (Fritzie) Yankoski. He worked in the mines in Wanamie. My Uncle was Nick Jankowski and my Aunt was Catherine Dzialdowski. Does anyone remember them? If you do would love to hear from you. I live now in Mountaintop. Love the area but hate the people. Very unfriendly. Miss living in an area with my own kind, Polish and Catholic.
Still keep in touch with Donna Hodges Getts, Kathy Bogacki Flournoy, Carol Popeck Budnick, Bobby Foux, and Peggy Havens Ostopowicz. Heard a few times from Valerie Simmons.
I was the one who found the hand grenade in my mothers house on Grove St. after she died in 2000. Really shook up the old neighborhood that day.
Miss the apartment house we lived in on Washington St. And the great neighbors we had next door, Helen and Teddy Mikolaicik.
If you'd like to get in touch my Email address is: Polaris02@aol.com
Date:
04 May 2003
Time:
19:23:35
Comments
wiggs@skyhigh.com
Does anyone have the bar-ba Q Recipe for Stookeys? I am really getting tired of running back to the valley to get frozen pork BBQ. I will try to make my own if I had a recipe. Please HELP!!!
THANKS!!!
Date:
04 May 2003
Time:
20:46:47
Comments
To all the GOOD People with any connection to NANTICOKE From: Johnny Persinger
@ jhprsng@aol.com The answer is: Let's have a STOOKEY'S Reunion....Make it a Stookey's Day in town or let's all meet @ Stookey's or?????? Then we can exchange or buy the recipe once and for all.
Date:
06 May 2003
Time:
17:06:05
Comments
Hi,
Great website. My Bashinski family settled Glen Lyon and moved to Nanticoke about 1940ish. I visited Nanticoke & area last July doing genealogy and loved my visit. Will be back this July too for follow up research and visit family still living in Luzerne Co.,Pa...
All the best,
Marc Bashinski Stilson
MStilson@cfl.rr.com
Date:
07 May 2003
Time:
20:24:03
Comments
Just browsing this web site and can across the name John Szklanny. John? Graduated 1978? Holiday Pancake House? Industrial Park? Do I have the right person?
Date:
08 May 2003
Time:
08:24:35
Comments
Yep
you've got the right person, J.S. Who's asking?
Date:
12 May 2003
Time:
18:58:59
Comments
It was great to find this web site. I was raised at St. Stanislaus Orphanage in Nanticoke from 1948 to 1958. Anyone out there please email me Lillian
(White) Schwegler@lrs133@yahoo.com
. I graduated from Newport High School in 1958. Would appreciate hearing from grads of 1958.
Date:
13 May 2003
Time:
09:41:36
Comments
Hi Lillian,
I tried this website a while back and got only one response.
If you want go to the classmates.com I set up for Newport
High School. You might find some of your classmates there.
There are 3 different ones there, you might get lucky.
I( did not set one up for St Stans.
I graduated from Newport in in 1959 with your sister,Elaine.
akurwelnz7@mac.com
Date:
15 May 2003
Time:
22:04:07
Comments
Great site! Enjoyed reading all of the messages, they really brought back great
memories. Lived at 412 E. Washington Street with my parents Ben & Mary
Zukowski. Graduated from N.H.S. in 1947 and moved to Detroit the same year. Can be reached
at EMBENSON1@AOL.COM
Date:
26 May 2003
Time:
18:18:33
Comments
Hey Y'all! It's Kate (Bogacki) Flournoy, now living in Augusta, Georgia. Class of 1970, get on the stick and lets circulate our email addresses! Where has all the time gone? We are 50ish years old! Can you believe it! God has blessed us to make it this far! Let's keep in touch! Special hugs to Theresa Yankoski Wisneski! Email me at
Flournoy8@Comcast.net Thanks for this great website!
Date:
26 May 2003
Time:
21:26:06
Comments
(deleted)
is the worst thing to happen to Nanticoke. He is full of lies and betrayals and why do we keep electing him ?
To
the one who wrote this.. Let me state once and for all... This is NOT
"Say So"!!! I will not tolerate personal attacks on anyone and will
immediately delete any such input!!! And as always, we ask for your e-mail
address as a minimum. Don't be anonymous. Let's all enjoy this space...Because
at the stroke of a key, it could all be gone..
my daughters last name is
kubera, her father is sean p kubera son of gene kubera. any relation? kathe katheflirt@yahoo.com
Date:
13 Jun 2003
Time:
14:55:29
Comments
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!TO THE GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TODAY!!!MY NEICE IS ON THE TEAM AND MY FAMILY AND I HAD THE GREAT PLEASURE OF VISITING LAST WEEK FROM SOUTH CAROLINA AND ATTENDED THE 21 INNING GAME!! wHAT A GREAT BUNCH OF GIRLS. wE SOOO WISH WE WERE THERE TONIGHT TO JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION!!!!!! aGAIN CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
Please
allow us to add to our congratulations to a great bunch of girls and a great
coaching team for doing what no one else has ever done in bringing a state
championship in softball to our school and our city. Good wishes for continued
success and here's looking forward to next year. You Go Girls!!!!!!!
Editor
Date:
19 Jun 2003
Time:
12:28:54
Comments
Hello all...My mother is a former resident of Honey Pot, however she left right after graduation in 1955. I'm trying to find more information on her father, Anthony Terkowski. I understand he died several years ago.
spamnomore@chilitech.net
Date:
22 Jun 2003
Comments
This is a great site. I graduated from Nanticoke High in 1960. I would like to be in touch with other classmates.
apdp@19msn.com
Date:
28 Jun 2003
Time:
16:49:41
Comments
just surfed in looking for
Kashnicki,s. I may have found one. Thanks ..kashnicki@aol.com
Date:
12 Jul 2003
Comments
is tilbury terrace part of nanticoke?
thank you.
pat kuchinskas,dunmore, pa.
Date:
15 Jul 2003
Time:
14:42:05
Comments
For Florence Bonanno,
I am related to PODCHAJSKI of Brooklyn. Please contact me at cmc_lisa@msn.com
to see if my family is the line you are looking for.
Lisa
Date:
21 Jul 2003
Time:
22:35:55
Comments
Great website that I didn't think even existed. Glad to see someone from the old hometown has the initiative to do this. Phil Smith, Las Vegas, NV. Class of 1963.
Date:
23 Jul 2003
Time:
16:45:18
Comments
to the person inquiring about tilsbury terrace,
it is part of the nanticoke area school district,
but it is in west nanticoke, in the 60-70 it was
a ritzy section where dentists and doctors lived
Date:
23 Jul 2003
Time:
17:46:16
Comments
great site grad in 57 now living in delaware stan breita
sbbwana98@aol.com
Date:
28 Jul 2003
Time:
12:01:10
Comments
It is great to see the activities going on in Nanticoke. What a long way it has come. I graduated fom high school in 1939 and left for Buffalo, N. Y. soon after. Are there any people left from that graduating class? Margaret Franko Smith
margaretfsmi@comcast.net
Date:
29 Jul 2003
Time:
21:07:24
Comments
does anyone out there know my old elementary school buddy from nanticoke eddie austin? i would like to find him and keep in touch.
thank you mike miscavage,
beaver falls,pa
Date:
04 Aug 2003
Time:
14:27:10
Comments
Would someone please tell me when the Cigar Mill on West Church Street was torn down?
Thanks,bygolly33@hotmail.com
Date:
05 Aug 2003
Time:
08:54:33
Comments
To the individual who stated that his/her great, great grandparents, as well as his/her great grandparents had a last name of Robaczewski......please write me at
deborah.wilkinson@dix.army.mil
. My mothers maiden name was Robaczewski!
Date:
08 Aug 2003
Time:
09:30:47
Comments
WOW...I was just browsing thru websites when I put in my maiden name "Ronczka" and this site came up. I spent MANY of my summers in Nanticoke. My parents Marie (Hajduk) Ronczka and Phillip Ronczka were from Nanticoke. I spent a lot of time visiting my grandparents, John and Mary Hajduk when they lived on East Union Street. Sharon (Ronczka) Schweer
Taurus460@aol.com .
Date:
09 Aug 2003
Time:
10:41:53
Comments
After reading the guest book i want to re-instate my last insertion... My great grandfather came to Nanticoke from Rignano Flaun Italy his name was Alfonso Giangirolami He married Rose Marie <Sabia> <maiden name> They had 9 children Peter b-1915 A.veto b-1917 d-1919 twins B-1919 died 1920 Catherine b-1920 Joseph b-1922 d-1984 matilda b-1926 Eliseo b-1931 and James b-1937 d-1990 all given Giangirolami as a last name.. All born and raised in the Nanticoke area..Some where baptised in the roman catholic church and some in the methodist church all where delivered by mid-wives.. Anyone with information on any of these people please contact me I am building a website with my family tree located at http://barbies_family.tripod.com you can contact me directly at
dizzyfnb@epix.net I would appriciate any information you may have thank you very much
barbie
Date:
10 Aug 2003
Time:
06:33:35
Comments
Hello. Nice site. Can someone help with the following: A brother of my great-grandfather Stanley was Peter Bobkowski who married Veronica (Bukowska) in 1904 and raised his family in Nanticoke on 175 W. Church St. before moving to Kingston PA. He had 4 children: Helen, Angeline, Raymond, and Clement. Clement was born around 1906, and it is alleged he died when he was a small boy, after 1909 but before 1920. I have not had any luck finding Clement's death or interment records in or around Nanticoke because I don't have the precise death date. Please pass suggestions to me at
swartzfamily2001@yahoo.com
and I will be grateful. Thanks, Tom Swartz
Date:
16 Aug 2003
Time:
00:58:28
Comments
8-16-03
Would like to hear from Pam Ebert, class of 77 I
was thiking of old times and would love to hear from
you. Contact me @ pauline_richards@zero.com
Date:
18 Aug 2003
Time:
12:57:19
Comments
Winnie Robaczewski class of 54------Are you the one that yodeled in Honey Pot?
Date:
18 Aug 2003
Time:
22:02:06
Comments
our family name is BZIK, we lived on Middle Road between hanover and nanticoke; in 1939 we moved to 410 East Washington St. in nanticoke. my brothers and sisters were: ANN-HELEN-PAUL-JOE-JOHN-STEVE-FRANK-OLGA. IN 1943 WE MOVED TO NEW YORK CITY. I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE COMPILING A HISTORY OF THAT AREA..PLEASE SEND ANY IFOR REGARDING THIS. My EMAIL ADDRESS IS
fbzik@aol.com
Date:
23 Aug 2003
Time:
07:35:51
Comments
Hello once again to the Nanticoke web site. It is still terrific and I enjoy reading of people from Nanticoke. However, I am disappointed in how few comments you receive from Wanamie, Alden, Sheatown and Nwport Centre. I am finishing my autobiography and still have two unanswered questions. Has anyone been able to recall anything about the first soap box derby in Nanticoke and Alden the same summer, and can anyone refresh my memory of the folk lore about Tilsbury Knob. I do remember going up on the Knob is spring to pick the small aromatic arbutus flowers. Any info will be helpful Thanks again to everyone who have assisted in the past I can be reachaed at
whbeacham@aol.com
Date:
25 Aug 2003
Time:
16:58:40
Comments
Hi Nanticoke..
Would like to know if anyone out there remembers Phyllis Shipkowski of Honey pot/Nanticoke. Please email if you do..thanks.
Millbrook2000@webtv.net
Date:
27 Aug 2003
Time:
14:57:43
Comments
BORN IN NANTICOKE IN 1927 BUT MOVED TO CONN. IN 1950. STILL REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND MANY FRIENDS AND FAMILY. ENJOY THE WEB SITE WITH PICTURES AND NEWS, REGARDS TO ALL. ED (SCHOONER) SKONIECZKI. SCHOONER
31@YAHOO.COM
Date:
02 Sep 2003
Time:
19:09:43
Comments
Terrific Web Site! My mother, Irene, and I lived with my grandparents, Joseph and Mary Wisniewski who resided on Grove street. I knew the Kuskiewicz family,in particular Silvester, very well. I graduated in 1957; then graduated from Kings College in 1963. Had a 22 year career in the USAF. I have family in Nanticoke and get back there from time to time. THANKS for the wonderful memories. Proud to be from the coal mines.
llasecki@pcisys.net
Date:
06 Sep 2003
Time:
09:32:13
Comments
Hi again,
Does anyone have any information on a class reunion for the class of 1944 ??? My grandmother Matilda (Ginny) (Tilly) Giangirolami would like to attend.. It is going to be 60 years...WOW... Also requesting once again any information on the Giangirolami family from 413 prospect st. from 1915 to 1940s or so please email me at
dizzyfnb@epix.net You can also see my research on our family at http://barbies_family.tripod.com please help in locating more brothers and sisters of Rose Marie
Sabia and Alfonso Giangirolami thanks Barbie
Date:
08 Sep 2003
Time:
13:10:47
Comments
Does anyone have an email address for Susan Potera class of 66? Lost contact!
tomwilliams2@yahoo.com Very interesting website; enjoyed reading everyone's postings.
Date:
19 Sep 2003
Time:
21:46:07
Comments
+Great web page. Can anybody tell me what happened to Ships Bar & Restuarent. Does anybody remember a Dr. Beckley?
Date:
23 Sep 2003
Time:
11:02:55
Comments
Schipluiden, 23 september 2003
Dear mr. Dahmeyer,
I am Roeland Dahmeijer from Schipluiden, the Netherlands. I found your name at "Nanticoke Guestbook". Do you know if your forefathers came from Germany? There is a story told in mij family
that about 1800 two brothers Dahmeijer left Germany for a new life. One brother went to Rotterdam (Holland) and that is mij grand, grand, grandfather.
The other brother went to Hamburg and left Germany to go to the USA. Is "Dahmeyer" the american version of the name Dahmeijer?
Kindly greetings from Holland,
Roel
Date:
28 Sep 2003
Time:
09:14:41
Comments
I once lived in Nanticoke at 257 East Broad Street. My Grandfather, Josephe Vincent Magnosi, was Police Captain. My Grandfather passed away in November 1983 and I miss him and the house I used to call home. I hope one day to return to Nanticoke to live.
Maria D. Magnosi mmagnosi@hotmail.com
Date:
01 Oct 2003
Time:
08:50:57
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Hello, I sent an email to one of the people listed below. I think the address is no longer available? How can I get a current email address for someone who inquired on this site? Her name is Tammy Gulliford? Its very important. Her original comments were:
Date: 08 Mar 2002
Time: 00:20:32
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This is totally cool. My parents were raised in Nanticoke. I have visited there twice, once in 1964 and again in 1972 or 73.I loved it there sso quaint! My dear grandparents John and Ellen Kinsley lived there until their deaths. Grandpa John in 1980 and Grandma in 1985. I would love to see more pics like the one of the house on Grove St. My Grandfather ran the store on Church St. and they lived above it. Last I knew the store was changed to a pizza joint. Signed, Tammy Gulliford E-mail LennoxTG@aol.com (my name is Angelya Smith and my email address is
arw@hillwallack.com thanks to anyone who can help me.
Tammy Gulliford where are you??? Does
anyone have the answer to the
Date:
12 Oct 2003
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16:46:04
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Hi Nick!
The site looks great! It was great seeing you. I'll send you baby pics just as soon as he or she gets here!
Shannon
I'll be looking for those pics, Shannon.
Say hello to Mom...
Uncle Nick
Date:
14 Oct 2003
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14:09:15
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Hello. I am looking for any info, folk lore concerning West Nanticoke, the Knob, Barrall's family store, ect. Stories, pictures ect. Contact
musiclover333@msn.com -- Thanks
Date:
18 Oct 2003
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17:03:24
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Searching my Lenape (Nanticoke, Pa?) heritage. Looking for R. C. TAYLOR, who was full blood. Daughter BETSY, married PHILIP ZEIGLER, Pennsylvania, moved with the westward movement 1820`s out to Kansas Territory.
AM17000@aol.com
Date:
19 Oct 2003
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08:28:13
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Hi to everyone. Does anyone remember my family? My mother was Celia Jankowski Yankoski. Her brothers were Stanley Jankowski, Teddy Yankowski, and John(Nick)Jankowski. My mothers sister was Catherine Dzialdowski. Stanley's children are Stanley, Frankie, Margaret, and Jo Jo. Catherine's daughters were Elaine Dzialdowski Palombo and Clara Dzialdowski.
My father was Frank(Fritzie)Yankoski. His sister was Helen Gibale. Her children are Sylvia and Carl Jr. Daniel Dule in Glen Lyon is my fathers nephew.
We belonged to St. Marys Church. Went to Parochial School there. My father worked in the Wanamie mines.
Anyone from East Washington or East Grove streets?
Would love to hear from you.
Theresa. Email address: Polaris02@aol.com
Date:
01 Nov 2003
Time:
19:35:22
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Hello , very nice site. I'm just wondering after all the nice stuff I read about my old home town Nanticoke, can anybody help me find an old lost elementarty school buddy?
I left the city back in 1942, and first moved to Plymouth,Pa. then ironically we moved to Plymouth Conn.,a small town north of Waterbury Conn.At this time I lost touch with good old Walshie.My friend Joshie Walsh and I were friends up to 6th grade.We wrote back and forth until I went to fight in Korea .Joshie or as the kids called him Walshie lived over on Union St.I believe he had an uncle Lukowski on east Noble St. I believe his grandparents were named I think Lenny and Sophie Stavetski from Glen Lyon.
I heard he worked as an adult at Wanamie 18 and 19 ,and then went to get some schooling.My Aunt in Scranton , Helen Walcheski said she thought she heard he went into politics.
Would anyone please write back if you know of Joshie's were abouts. Thank You all so much, keep up the good work and God Bless. I'll keep this site on my internet machine it is beautiful , I'll postmark it so I have it.And by the way my father worked at the Loomis Collery does anyone have pictures? I am a retired railroad engineer and now live in Greens Farms of Westport just south of Bridgeport, Conn.
thank you, Joseph " Jingles" Zielinski
Date:
02 Nov 2003
Time:
14:50:44
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John J. Pocreva, Jr.
From what I see the website is very helpful, both to former residents and anyone trying to find information about Nanticoke and Newport Township.
I graduated in 1953 and now live in Lillian, AL. jpocreva@earthlink.net
Date:
02 Nov 2003
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16:51:24
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I like this website. I love looking at old pictures! Its definitely something to see, the old and the new.
If anyone has any information about a beer garden called Emelett's, I would love to hear from you!
The bar was owned by my grandparents Len & Josephine Emelett. It was located in what is now the Weis parking lot. The top corner opposite the back of the Kanjorski building. It could have been around as early as 1945 up until the 60s.
Please email any information to melissa906@verizon.net
Thank you!!
Melissa
Date:
09 Nov 2003
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23:37:25
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Nice job with the website, it brings back so many memories. Nanticoke was a terrific place to grow up in, go to school, and of course...PARTY! I haven't seen any friends or classmates in over 20 years, Mom still lives there so I visit from time to time. Sure would be nice to hear from someone after all these years. The Navy brought me to Maryland, and it is here I stayed, but I sure miss Nanticoke! Steve Budurka
sjbudurka@erols.com
Date:
11 Nov 2003
Time:
13:51:56
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I enjoyed your web site. My Father (Edward Lewis Morgan)was born in Nanticoke and graduated from Newport Township HS in 1931. He then went to Temple University Pharmacy School and returned to the area to work at Abramson Pharmacy, Mulberins Drug Store(Miners Mills), Benmar Pharmacy, and Pritibauls before joining Peoples Drug Stores for 44 years. His father, Harvey Morgan was an insurance agent in the Wilkes Barre area, and married Amelia Kuchenbecker, who I believe grew up in Nanticoke. I have a newspaper clipping of a photograph of the 1931 graduating class at Newport Township HS and recently found my great grandfather's(Edward Kuchenbecker) burial lot certificate from The Nanticoke Cemetary Association, dated November 7th, 1905. If these are of any interest to he Society, I'd be glad to bring them by when I next come to Nanticoke to do research. Ed Morgan,
elm0425@aol.com
Date:
11 Nov 2003
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16:47:08
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Very nice site. I would like to ask for some help on finding graduation pictures for Newport High School. Classes of 1927-28-30-31. Am looking for pictures of Beryl Thomas and Mildred Thomas in their cap and gowns. Thanks so much Connie Williams
waffles@bwkip.com
Date:
13 Nov 2003
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14:39:56
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I lived in Nanticoke 1955-60, was pastor of First EnglishBaptist Church. I have pleasant memories. Now a resident of Houston. Charles Samuels, 281-933-1341.
CnRSam@hotmail.com
Date:
17 Nov 2003
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12:58:06
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To the Webmaster, a great job! I grew up in Nanticoke (HoneyPot) and graduated in 1973. I recently attended the reunion and had a wonderful time. It was truly a pleasure to come home to the mountains and the fall leaves. My military career's last tour brought me to Pensacola, Fl and that is now where I reside, but I will never forget my Polish & Roman Catholic upbringing.
Nancy(Romanowski)Puhle..npuhle@yahoo.com
Date:
22 Nov 2003
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10:47:11
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Do you have an address or e-mail for Betty Norton Swithers, class of 1949? Thanks. Marian Hallas, class of 1948,
mhallas@bellsouth.net
Date:
24 Nov 2003
Time:
18:12:14
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My name is Tom Jenkins. My father was the Minister at the 1st UMC from 1972-1983. I now live in Lubbock, TX and would like to hear from my old classmates. Planning on being "back home" in the summer of
'04.E-mail:thomasgoober@aol.com
Date:
25 Nov 2003
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17:45:55
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My wife Mary is not fealing well , i'm lending a hand in cooking for turkey day, can anyone give me a tip on making stuffing.I understand you can make a kielbassa stuffing ? I would appreciate some help from the VALLEY WITH A HEART .
THANK YOU, JOHN CHURNETSKI, DUPONT , PA
Date:
25 Nov 2003
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18:09:08
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HELLO, all my friends up in Nanticoke, Aunt Millie and I are stuck at the Jersey Shore this year . Both of us have been ill. Have not checked the page in a while. Hope our internet friend Mr. Bill Beachum is fine. Have a very thankful Thanksgiving Nanticoke, miss you all of you.
God Bless you all especially the editor gentleman or lady who keeps this site going. Can Aunt Millie or I donate a tiny bit of money to keep this site on the air ? Thank You.
Mary Kowalkiewicz, Asbury Park , N.J
Thank you
for inquiring about donations towards the costs of website maintenance. They are
always appreciated as running the site does cost money. For address data
go to the "contact us" page.
Date:
28 Nov 2003
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11:56:18
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I was happy to find a Nanticoke page! I am formerly from Nanticoke. Graduated from high school in 1937 and am married to a former classmate also. He is Stpehen Hryvniak. He lived in the Hanover section and I lived on Grand Street. We now live in Rochester, New York. My e-mail address is
Hryvniak@Rochester.rr.com and would love to hear from some of my friends in Nanticoke.
Date:
28 Nov 2003
Time:
12:24:21
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Hi. I just sent you a comment and forgot to give my maiden name. I was Helen Hischak from Grand Street and married Stephen Hryvniak from Hanover. Our e-mail address is
Hryvniak@rochester.rr.com Thank you.
Date:
30 Nov 2003
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09:12:46
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Anyone know Harry C. Blean-He may be one of the Blean family who settled in Pa. in 1748. Our family has been trying to locate all of our members.If related plase contact me at my E-mail address.
Date:
30 Nov 2003
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09:17:44
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forgot to leave E-mail Address on request for information on H.C. Blean. My E-mail address is
RBLEAN@aol.com
Date:
03 Dec 2003
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13:42:46
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Thank you so much for this site. I intend to purchase the History of Nanticoke
City. I am a recent resident of Pa. My mother was born in Nanticoke in 1916 and her parents, from the records I have, came from Austria and settled
there. I have a deed to a house on E. Grand St. and information that my grandfather wished to be buried in the
St. Johns Slovak Church Cemetery. I have not pursued this quest yet and hope to do so in the spring. My moms name was Margaret Benia and she went to churches and schools in Nanticoke. Again thank you for this informative site. I will be checking back for new additions to it.
tart@ccomm.com
Date:
09 Dec 2003
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11:50:11
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I was stationed in Nanticoke in 1943 and I'm seeking information on the Jay Weaver family that resided, at that time , on E. Main Street They had two sons, George and Lee. who I'm trying to locate.
Any assistance would be greatly apprecitated.
I can be reached via e-mail at--boettger@graceba.net
Bob Boettger
2418 Stonewood Drive
Dothan, AL 36301
Date:
10 Dec 2003
Time:
09:00:03
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How do I get a phone number-address for someone in the Nanticoke area?????smk
shirley@ezaccess.net
Date:
10 Dec 2003
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09:06:00
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To find a phone number and address of anyone go to
www.anywho.com . The person will be there as long as they have a number that is not unlisted.
Date:
12 Dec 2003
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08:18:06
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Bob Boettger back seeking info about the Jay Weaver family who lived on E.Main in 1943 and later on Kosciusko St. Mr. Eugene Marsellas of Hanover Green,Pa told me that a George Shimmel or Schimmel who lives on E. Main may be able to assist but I have been unable to obtain his address or phone number--Can anyone help me? Thanks
E-Mail address---boettger@graceba.net
Date:
14 Dec 2003
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12:15:18
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Hello to the good people in Nanticoke, I heard about a great legend the other day up here in Albany,N.Y. My friend is 84 years old Seth Thomas.He was telling me about a one armed man named Pete Grey.
I found this site and now would like to know if it is true. Did he play during the Big War with the Baltimore Orioles. Where can I learn about him and is he still alive today.Thank You
William C Curtin, Albany Ny
Date:
23 Dec 2003
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18:45:00
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Hi, just browsing the internet with some time on my hands. I'm helping my wife do her family tree. Typed in Nanticoke, Pa. and this site came up. My wife Jan remembers her great uncle Guiseppe lived in your city. Jan was in Nanticoke for the last time when she was 7. It is not polite to give a ladies age but I am 47 and she two years younger.
Uncle Guiseppe is a small piece of the puzzle but one of our many starts.She remembers him as a kind gentleman an elected oficial of some minor type, perhaps a councilman ,alderman or tax collector.Jan believes for sure he lived on East Broad St. , makes no sense, but that sticks in her head.His name was Guiseppe Magnosi.
If anyone would be so kind and give some feedback it would be appreciated. I am a professor of Philosophy up in the great state of Ohio.I teach at Clevland State University, and on the Zoning Board of my community,Shaker Square/Larchmere. This site is set up extremely well , my praises to those who set up and maintain this site. Job well done, I am going to share this site with the civic leaders in my community.Thank You,Nanticoke , Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Dr. Joseph A. Peel
Date:
24 Dec 2003
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10:46:25
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Forgot to mention in our message ......you know how it is when you get old....any other oldsters out there.
Bill & Betty Borman Class of '45
the_elders@yahoo.com Remember ice-skating at the pond near the train station and daring to skate down the canal as far as possible. Going to the creek swimming ! Great days !
Date:
26 Dec 2003
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12:00:36
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Hi Mary, yep, I am still hanging around, hoping to find anyone who might have some information on the first soap box derby held in Nanticoke. Though it is true that the shades are being slowly drawn,and the doctors have told me its terminal, I am of the opinion not to worry, all I have to do is stay out of the terminal. We had a grand Merry Christmas, and I hope you and Aunt Millie are feeling better. This is one time I am thankful that I am now living in Florida. Down here long term residents pull out the long underwear, gloves, jackets and ear muffs when the tempeture drops below 60 and the snow birds think it is hilarious. I did also, until the years caught up to me. I am almost finished with the autobiography, and have one picture of the boy from Ashley who won the race in I believe 1938, but I haven't iven up hope yet. Thanks for remembering me, and may all who come to this site have a truly blessed and successful New Year. Bill Beacham at
whbeacham@aol.com
Date:
27 Dec 2003
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07:03:15
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Happy Holidays to everyone in Nanticoke and anyone who reads this message. A year ago I wrote a plea for anyone to help me find my silky terrier that got out of the house xmas eve and was lost. He is black and tan and missing a lower front tooth he is 10 years old and neutered. He is so missed and loved and we pray someone who has him is being kind to him. If any one has information on a dog like this that you may have seen please e-mail me. I need to have closure to know he is alright. We have received a few messages from someone in town of seeing him by the high school and even got a call from tempe arizona saying they had winston they were wroking in nanticoke doing fiber optic work and returned to arizona with the dog they found. We beleive it was a scam since they didn't ask for any money it still made us beleive he was out there somewhere. Thank you again from my family for any help or info.
KPC4443@hotmail.com
Date:
27 Dec 2003
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16:32:29
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HI: a very ;very good web page. I was born and raised in glen lyon;graduated from newport hs 1933. my name is CHESTER OJEWICZ,I worked in six shaft 'left town 1936- DETRIOT NOW. i WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANY OF MY CLASSMATES. AT
cojewicz@hotmail.com . I always liked nanticoke;especially main street on Saturday night. then all the young people met there and got aquainted. Just like the youth today at the malls.
Thank You; a very nice service and web site.
Date:
27 Dec 2003
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18:50:49
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To
whbeacham@aol.com From orrosurg@optonline.net
Was scrolling through the site and found your question about the soap box derby. My Dad who is 90 years old was involved with the derby in the 30s. He said it was sponsored by General Motors Corp. Since he was a mechanic employed by Catnes Chevrolet, he was asked to safety inspect the steering of the soap boxes. Race commenced at the top of West Main St. and proceeded downhill towards Sheatown. My dad's name is Bolish Waiter and entertains the family with many, many stories of early Nanticoke. He was born in Lower Broadway aka Scalpintown.We were just discussing the names of the 4 possibly 6 theaters that Nanticoke was home to when he was growing up in the early 20s - 30s. Anyone know their names? I myself spent many hours in the State and Rex.
Date:
27 Dec 2003
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22:06:11
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I would like to thank everyone who helped with the publishing of the book "The History of Nanticoke City and Newport Twp." We sold the first 500 copies in less than a month and a second reprint will come out the end of January or the
end of Feb. If you would like a copy please send your name, address, phone & e-mail to
Historical@NanticokePa.com
or to my e-mail below, to be put on the list. The cost is $30.00 and $3.00 if you want it shipped. Our new 2004 calendar is also available for $10.00 plus $2.00 S & H. This has 13 pictures of Nanticoke Area.
Julianna Zarzycki, President, Nanticoke Historical Soc. julianna@epix.net
Date:
28 Dec 2003
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14:15:11
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Hi It has been interesting reading about the different people's lifes and backgrounds. I am a 1933newport hs grad. and would like to get in touch with a NICK CANCELLARI-from sheatown-or JOE SHINSKI FROM GLENLYON. the last time I saw nick ;we were riding a merry-go-round at coney island. Chet
ojewicz--cojewicz@hotmail.com
--Thank you
Hello:I like the web site and think it was created by a very hep person I wish every town had one. I haven't been having any luck in getting in touch with someone in GLEN LYON-DO they have computers in GLEN LYON?-COME ON THERE MUST BE SOME PEOPLE WHO GRADUATED FROM NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL IN WANAMIE.
Maybe your grandfather/ Say chet ojewicz called.
cojewicz@hotmail.com
Date:
31 Dec 2003
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17:56:32
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Happy New Year Nanticoke area does anyone know a school that my grandfather attended, something called Harder or Hearter High School?
thank you I live in Dupont, I am James Mahonski
Date:
31 Dec 2003
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23:59:33
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Just a note from the Lamoreux family out here in Connecticut to all who may read this back home. My parents Ron Lamoreux and Sylvia Amrowski are both natives of the Wilkes-Barre area and I've enjoyed hearing so many stories over the years about the Wilkes-Barre and Nanticoke stomping grounds. It's almost as if I grew up there. My grandfather, Stanley Amrowski, who married Bella Carp, worked in the coal mines for 15 years until they came out to CT in 1961 to work at the then brand new Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in North Haven CT. We all settled in Meriden CT and my mom and dad are still there today.I have some cousins who still live up on Pringle Hill and I get out there once in a while, but it's mostly to visit the graves of my grandparents Stanley and Bella Amrowski,who are buried up there next to my great aunts and uncles Walter and Stella Bedesky, Vic and Sophie Zionce and my grandmas parents, his name was Benjamin Carp, but I don't recall his wifes first name. I stumbled on to this site by doing a search on Lamoreux, just to see what popped up. I think it's kind of interesting that on New Years Eve at 2:30 AM, I walk down memory lane with my childhood memories of Nanticoke, Wilkes-Barre and Pringle Hill! Well, I could go on all day but let's just say Happy New Year to all who are reading this and if anyone recognizes any of the names in this post please email us. I know I have a lot more relatives back there who have lost touch with us out in CT. God Bless and Good Night. Ron Lamoreux,Jr.
ron@ardvrk.com
Date:
03 Jan 2004
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17:46:58
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hello editor: i hear that a woman who works in the historical section has the phone number of a man who arranges all the newport township high school reunions. He doesn't have a co9mputer address but can I have his name3 and phone no. I am a newport grad of
1933- cojewicz@hotmail.com
Date:
03 Jan 2004
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22:32:58
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This is a list of the theaters from our files. Some had more than one name.
Rex/Ideal, W. Broad St.; Family/Palace, E. Main St.; Casino, E. Main St.;
Dreamland/Hippodrome/Gem, North Market St.; Wonderland, E. Main St.;
Nickelodeon, Market & Ridge Sts.; Lyric, E. Main St.
We probably have the exact address for each one.
They are listed in our new book, "History of Nanticoke City and Newport Twp."
in the Entertainment Chapter. The book may be purchased at a cost of $30.00 +
$3.00 S&H by sending a request to: Historical@NanticokePA.com
Please send me any and all information on how to join your society as I have ancestors from Nanticoke. Cindy Martutrano, 227 Oak St., Taylor, Pa., 18517
Date:
06 Jan 2004
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07:50:14
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My hometown! It's been 41 years since I moved to Delaware and I still miss Nanticoke - what a wonderful place for a kid to grow up!
Donna Petchel dpetchel@morrisjames.com
Date:
06 Jan 2004
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11:58:58
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Awsome site!!! I just wanted to give a shout out to Joe riley (class of 91). Has anyone seen him??
Date:
08 Jan 2004
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14:02:16
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I see Joe Riley up at Kotsko's Korner Tavren once in a while.He's doing really good.One thing I can tell ya is that he still like's his booze and is pretty good at dart's!I think he moved to Nova Scotia to do whatever they do there.If anyone see's him tell him that Bob Harter said "hi"
Date:
08 Jan 2004
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20:34:28
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Hi! I haven't been to the site in a while but see it's still great. I just wanted to let everyone know ,if they go see the movie IN AMERICA, don't leave before the credits roll 'cause you'll miss the name Paul
Koronkiewicz (class of '82) He's the boom operator. It's nice to see a local guy doing well in NY hope he loves what he's doing cause we sure do!!
Date:
09 Jan 2004
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09:01:12
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I have very fond memories of Nanticoke, which is where my mom's side of the family is from. Mom's parents were the late Walter & Ann Petrash. They had three children: Sonia, Patricia (my mom), and Walter Jr. In 1957 Particia married John A. Anziulewicz, and two years later I became their first child (of four). Our family ultimately ended up in Rockville, Maryland (outside DC), during my childhood years, but every so often we would take a trip in the ol' station wagon back up to Nanticoke. Larry's Pizza was my favorite, and the last time I was up there I found it tasted exactly the same as it did 40 years ago. I also have fond memories of playing with my cousins at Westside Park, where they used to have some great old dangerous playground equipment like the swinging, spinning bar-bell thing. Anyone remember that? My grandmother used to work at the old McGregor clothing factory before it closed. I also rode the BearCat Roller Coaster at Sans Souci Park before it disappeared forever into the mists of time. Ah, memories of Nanticoke. Best wishes, everyone!
CHUCK ANZIULEWICZ PolishBear@aol.comhttp://hometown.aol.com/PolishBear
Date:
17 Jan 2004
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19:49:40
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Great Site!! Keep up the good work...fabulous book you recently came out with!!!
Bill Best
Webmaster, Huber Breaker Preservation Society
www.huberbreaker.org
Date:
18 Jan 2004
Time:
09:20:12
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Wish Nanticoke class of 1970 would have a class reunion. Especially the Commercial class. A lot of us were not invited to our last reunion which we thought was not right. So some of us feel it would be nice to get together just the commercial group.
Date:
19 Jan 2004
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15:03:28
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Looking for any info on Silka family that lived here of by Throop, PA. Thanks Leslie Silka
lsilka@velocity.net
Date:
19 Jan 2004
Time:
19:09:54
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Hi!
I enjoy your web page. My grandfather was Joseph Vincent Magnosi. He was Captain of the Nanticoke Police Department. He passed away on Nov. 27, 1983. My dad, Vincent A. Magnosi, wrote a column for the newspaper called "Sharps & Flats". My dad was a musician who was in the Class of 1936 of Nanticoke High School. My dad passed away on January 11, 1995. I have very fond memories of 257 East Broad Street where my Grandpop and Grandma lived. My grandmother, Mary Cerbara Magnosi, passed away on April 21, 1961. If anyone has any stories about my grandfather, grandmother, or father, please pass them along, if you would be so kind, to Maria Magnosi @
mariamagnosi@netzero.net or via U.S. Mail to 11500 Detroit Avenue, Suite 814, Cleveland, OH 44102. Thank you ever so much.
Every once in a while I run a web search on MSN for "Eddie Day and TNT", and get two hits. What's up with THAT? Doesn't anybody have a site folks can go to and reminice of the old days at Wilkes-Barre's CYC, every highschool and college in the region AND Harvey's Lake? Maybe I should just call Edwin but I forgot how to spell Puchinski.....
Nick G. E.L. Meyers H.S. '73 c)503.910.1753
Date:
23 Jan 2004
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12:03:47
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Hi! Earlier this month, my long-time friend, Professor Len Mather NHS '50 of Falls Church, Virginia, and I met with Father Joe Horanzy NHS '50 at the rectory of his parish, St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 666 North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705-1742. After we returned there from dinner, I was very pleasantly surprised to see that Father Joe had a copy of the recently-published "History of Nanticoke." I asked him for more information and was again plesantly surprised to learn about the Nanticoke Historical Society, which I plan to join when I order my copy of the city's history. In the process of checking this out, I was even more pleasantly surprised to come across the Nanticoke Online web site. Great job! You are all to be congratulated for bringing this about. It is a terrific way of keeping in touch with the old hometown! Hank Janoski NHS '51, 107 Carteret Drive, Clarks Summit, PA 18411,
HJanoski@aol.com
Date:
23 Jan 2004
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15:57:43
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Really nice site!!!! ty
This is for little billy (the 7th grader). You can thank Joe Riley for the day off. He's the one who tell's the higher up's to cancel school on these kind of day's.If it was up to him you would go to school all year round.I don't agree with this , but that's the way he is. :(
For the person looking for Eddie Day and TNT music. Ask Joe Riley he has all kind's of boot leg's.I remember one time he brouhgt his old tape recorder to class and taped on whole class. He also tried that with Miss K, she caught on to him and gave him the eletric paddle.Maybe that's why he don't like school? If you see him down the 19th hole or Kotsko's ask him for a copy.
Date:
26 Jan 2004
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15:05:53
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Really suprised to see so many names I recognize being out of Nanticoke 40 years. I'll be sure to look up this site several times a week. Would like to see Class of "63 Football Team appear in your gallery. John (Slim) Rowinski, '63.
P.S. This guy Steve Bilko must really be something.
I knew his father but no way dad would have messed with a bear. glorioso47@aol.com
Date:
29 Jan 2004
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09:13:27
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If you folks want to bring back some memories by viewing old photos of people, cities and places of interest....way back when of Northeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding area's you must check this web site out. Plus you can submit your own photo's. Here is the web address below. Just cut and paste the web address.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~nepaphotos/index.htm
Claude Sprinkel
Rocklin, CA
Date:
02 Feb 2004
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12:06:41
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I would have graduated in 1992. I am looking for any of the year books from 89 to 92. I am willing to purchase them at a reasonable price.
email me at LUREN742@aol.com
This
is a rejected address. Please post a correction.
Editor
Date:
04 Feb 2004
Time:
15:50:08
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Does anyone know if
American legion post 350 still exists as my father who passed away in 1937 was a
member and I recall parades hunts etc wonder if there are pics as I left home in 1939.visited my brother when he was alive thanks
suncitybabcie@aol.com
The
post still exists and is up and running.
Editor
Date:
08 Feb 2004
Time:
11:46:55
Comments
This is a great site. Loved reading through the guest book. My father's family was from Nanticoke area and we used to vacation at my grandmother's house on Mosier in the Hanover Section in the 60's. Haven't been back in about 5 years and miss the charm and beauty of the area.
Wondering if anyone remembers my family as I'm trying to do some genealogy work too. They were Mary and William Bensh and lived several places in Hanover section before settling on Mosier. Betty, Eva and Johnny were my father's, Nick, siblings. Anyone recognizing the names, please contact me at
mabensh@yahoo.com - thanks.
Date:
09 Feb 2004
Time:
16:12:25
Comments
Does anybody from Nanticoke play on the WB/Scranton arena football team?
Date:
10 Feb 2004
Time:
10:11:42
Comments
For the guy looking for Eddie Day
He has an email link on the GNA (Nanticoke) High School web site.
Ed Pashinski
Date:
11 Feb 2004
Time:
11:09:50
Comments
Think its a great idea for a class reunion for the commercial class of 1970. Anyone else interested? Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski Email:
Polaris02@aol.com
Date:
11 Feb 2004
Time:
16:14:00
Comments
this is for the guy wondering if anyone from nanticoke play's for W-B / SCRANTON arenea football team. I think Lenny Charnecki play's qb. He was one hell of a b-ball player, I don't know why he went to play football? GOOD LUCK LENNY!!!!!!! CLASS OF 91 KICK'S BUTT!!!!!!!!
Date:
13 Feb 2004
Time:
17:14:56
Comments
It's a wonderful site. Thanks for giving me a look at where my family started.
Date:
14 Feb 2004
Time:
08:55:38
Comments
Lenny C. doesn't play for the pioneers, he is the water mgr. for the boston celtics.
Date:
16 Feb 2004
Time:
08:18:39
Comments
Congratulations on the Home Page, the book, the calendar, and the work you're doing for my old home town. It was a beautiful place to grow up in the 40's and 50's. Dave Turner, Class of 53, NHS, now living in the Tampa Bay area. E-mail
Skturner8@cs.com
Date:
16 Feb 2004
Time:
09:09:57
Comments
was just reading the reunion notices and found 2 notices that i was interested in, 1. Newport class of 59 held a reunion and i was not notified,2. class of 61 is looking for the address of my brother in law Tom Kivler but i can't give them the address because there is no contact info
Date:
16 Feb 2004
Time:
09:13:21
Comments
guess it would have been a good idea to include my contact info on my comments about the reunion notices Gene Peters
efphgmrcamdm@aol.com
Date:
17 Feb 2004
Time:
15:52:51
Comments
Would love to see more pictures of Nanticoke. I was raised there & am often curious of what is going on there.
Date:
18 Feb 2004
Time:
18:03:54
Comments
Does anyone know how we can get in touch with Eddie DAy -Paschinski? I believe I know he parks cars at the arena, I yell at him to get a reunion of TNT going he justs laughs. I used to go to the lake dances and the CYC in Wilkes-Barre and it was great. We are having a reunion and it would be great if his band would be hired to play. God Blees him, his band was great.
Tom Chervinski
On February 10, 2004, Ed
wrote that he has an e-mail link on theGNA
website.
Editor
Date:
18 Feb 2004
Time:
20:39:12
Comments
GOOD SITE, LOOKING FOR MY UNCLE DAVE COLLINS, IF FOUND, REACH ME ON email;
MUGU419@YAHOO.COM . MY NAME IS ABA NGBADA.
Date:
19 Feb 2004
Time:
17:40:07
Comments
Hello, Nanticoke - A missing family member "Mike Woods" - please contact me for upcoming events at
donwoo3@aol.com
Hi Nanticoke, great site . WAS BORN AND RAISED THERE.
GO BACK FROM TIME TO TIME.
HOME WAS ON GREEN ST ACROSS FROM GRILLEY'S.
IF YOU REMEMBER ME SEND ME E-MAIL.
NAME IS CAROLYN KULAH (MAIDEN "STANCHESKI").
LIVE IN CALAIS, MAINE NOW
MEPOLISH@EARTHLINK.NET
Date:
23 Feb 2004
Time:
20:54:17
Comments
Very nicely set up website! I enjoyed looking at the pics & reading the History. MOST town websites don't have any pictures (old, let alone new ones)..I wish they all did, like your site! Good job!
Date:
25 Feb 2004
Time:
10:53:17
Comments
Looking for family information (birth dates,parents, etc) from your records on:
my uncle Walt Kanabroski born approx 1914, my father, Joseph Kanabroski born 1917, both nee Marjinski or Marzinski and their father, Joseph Marzinski or Marjinski. I was told his brother's name possibly was Dennis, and was mayor of Nanticoke?? Any information or direction is greatly aprreciated. Thanks.
It was good to see something on my hometown
i took a chance on nan. pa and almost didnt believe
my eyes when i saw nanticoke
HELLO EVERYONE
Date:
27 Feb 2004
Time:
14:46:30
Comments
We loved the picture of Stookey's BBQ. Thanks for the publicity.
Ralph and Marcia Frank
Owner, Stookey's Inc.
Date:
28 Feb 2004
Time:
09:13:04
Comments
Boy was great finding this sight and reading all the messages. Brought back so many memories of my childhood. Does anyone remember hiking to Concrete City and the second Resevoir? Camping out at the sencond Resi? Westside playground and the unusual barbell ride they had. Never saw anything else like that in any other park. Wonder if its still there.
Can remember they had a playground on the East side to where the schools are now.
I remember the carnival that used to come to town on the East side and all the rides. Think the last time it was there was when I was around maybe 11 or 12.
And who could forget all the stores in town, Gordons, The Leader Store, Leventhal's, Jimmy the Jeweler, Peoples Shoe Store. And the store that sold that great orange drink in the machines, I think it was Newberry's.
People mentioned the cemetaries lit up on All Saints Day. It was so beautiful. I remember myself playing in those cemetaries when I was a child so many years ago. And with the old Polish ladies telling us all the ghost stories we were always on the lookout for a ghost or two in there. And disapointed when we saw nothing.
Going to San Souci for our school picnics. And going to the Rex and State Theaters. And like someone mentioned, all those great corner stores that are gone now.
And one of the greatest places to eat, The Bluebird Restaurant. I have yet to taste a hamburg as good as theirs.
And at Eastertime going to Diamonds Candies and Fullers. My favorite was the white chocolate.
For some reason the holidays felt so special in Nanticoke. Having left the area it doesn't feel the same. The closeness of the people at that time and the way the Churches were a big part of our lives. Especially the Polish Church we went to. People complain about the town but I am proud to be from Nanticoke. Its where I grew up and had the happiest times of my life. I guess as we get older the more these things are precious to us.
Would love to hear from others from Nanticoke who remember the good old days. Email address:
Rainbow103@aol.com
Date:
28 Feb 2004
Time:
18:41:58
Comments
28 Feb 2004 @ 8:30 PM CDT
For Rainbow103@aol.com Yeah! I recall eveerything you mentioned in your comments. You ssound like you are probably close to my age group and I've been wondering where all the 'Old timers" have been. -- Sure I recall the 2nd Resi, many is the times my brother and I walked from Dewey Park to Hanover, thru the Scouton Lumber yard property and up the path to the 2nd Resi. Several times we went on over the top of the mountain to Lake Nuangola, fished all day and then walked home. When you mentioned the favorite places, you left out Stookey's BBQ, how could you?!?! I still make the trip to Nanticoke several times a year and never miss getting a pork BBQ each time. -- Wasn't the place you got thaat big orange called The Rea & Derrick drug store where Millie Thomas made those delicious sundaes? -- You also neglected to mention the dimette dances at St. Joe's Men's Club and at Falcon's Hall!!! Whew! I never missed a Fri or Sat nite for several years, bet I danced with 90% of the gals in Nanticoke. Danced with a sweet gal at the Spinning Wheel to the tune of "IN THE MOOD" and started to walk off the floor several times cause it appeared the music had stopped, but when it did end we kept on dancing.
Enjoyed your reveries, THANKS! Wish you had included name and Age. N4LZX@Knology.net
Date:
29 Feb 2004
Time:
06:40:02
Comments
I remember all those great memories to and I am in my 50's. And the orange drink mentioned in the machine I remember came out in little cups and was in the Newberry Store on the Leader Store side.
Date:
04 Mar 2004
Time:
22:13:42
Comments
Anthracite
Printing on East Main St. in Nanticoke closed heir doors as of April 1st.
,2004. The Nanticoke Historical Society has been given a lot of program books and political posters of the area by owner Don Casey.
Date:
05 Mar 2004
Time:
14:37:08
Comments
Don't I feel foolish... I posted my e-mail signature to sign the guestbook. Did not mean to insert my entire life there...lol. Anyway, hello to everyone in good old Nanticoke,Pa. Charnecki, a qb ? Lenny was one hell of an all around athlete in all sports. However, i do know he is not playing football he is aninsurance adjuster last I had spoken to him. Most do not remember him as a third baseman-I do and he had bailed me out many of innings. As far as b-ball -I'll still school ya and get you so livid... Lenny, remember Critzer,Yach, and the Steevers incident ? I miss the pick up football and wiffleball games with the taped plastic bats. Man, did we clock some balls through school windows... We need to get a Wiffleball Reunion and go back to play in your old backyard. Then we can get the mud bowl game reinstated in your garden. Perhaps the library would suit us better ? Dave Yachamovich , Brian Critzer , Mark Penn, Lenny Strong , Mat Harivnak,David dudrick,John Jones,Pat Heffron, and those of you I forgot were some of the best athletes ever to come out of Nanticoke. Dinners on me ... Lenny/Pat -you better call me sometime this decade or will have to take one more tumble through your parents living room... lol. Rick Danko #71 State Champs forever Lenny remember our last game in Dallas ? I'm still wiping my tears. Pat-the frosh game we called our own play and scored the only td of the game. I convinced you to throw it up... Ahhh, Bohan what you missed out on-we were the connection.
Date:
07 Mar 2004
Time:
15:41:41
Comments
hello, my wife and i would like to thank the ladies from the busy b's family support group from the nanticoke armorys b-battery.our son is with the service battery of the kingston 109th.he is currently with the bravo battery of nanticoke while stationed in bagdad at camp muleskinner.thank you for all the e-mails regarding the goings on with the family support group and the updates on the soldiers at camp muleskinner. thank you.
Date:
09 Mar 2004
Time:
05:52:45
Comments
The 1980 West Side Orioles would have beaten anyone in wiffle ball, they were the most dominant LL baseball team Nanticoke ever fielded.
Date:
11 Mar 2004
Time:
12:57:31
Comments
To the person who wrote about the 1980 West Side
Orioles apparently you are not too aware of your
past I was a 2 time allstar for the Kiwanis Kolts
in 1971 and 1972 and the West side Orioles of 1971
was the best Little League from around this area,
Coach Turley had 4 allstars on that team, Rico
Kozlowski, Joey Katra, Steve Bedosky, and Mark
Prushinski,not to mention a full load of talent
who should have been on the allstars. The remainder
of tis talented group if I could recall was, Dale
Englehart, Tom Katra, "Sammy" Samelski, Bob Bukoski,
Rob Kozlowski, and I'm sure there are some names
that pass my memory right now, 33 years is a long
time, but what a team, and what a lot of fond
memories that I'll never forget!!!!!!!!! JSzklanny
Date:
11 Mar 2004
Time:
18:20:53
Remote User:
Comments
MY NAME IS CRAIG RINEHART AND I CURRENTLY LIVE IN MIDDLETOWN NY (ORANGE COUNTY. ORANGE COUNTY IS FAMOUS FOR A FEW REASONS BUT THE ONE THAT MAY BE MORE NOTICEABLE TO YOU ALL IS THAT THE SHOW "AMERICAN CHOPPER" ON THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL IS FILMED LESS THAN 20 MINUTES FROM MY HOME.THAT IS LOCATED JUST 1hr 20 min FROM WHERE I GREW UP!! I AM A REALTOR IN NY AND HAVE BEEN FOR 2 YEARS.
I VISIT NANTICOKE TWICE MONTHLY FOR TWO REASON'S. TO VISIT MY GRANDPARENTS TONY AND BETTY CERULLI AND TO ATTEND CHURCH AT NEBO BAPTIST WITH MY FIANCEE LOUISE. MY GRANDPARENTS OWNED CITY CAB CO AND TONY'S MODERN SHOW REPAIR. THE LIFE LONG RESIDENTS OF NANTICOKE MAY KNOW MY GRANDPARENTS.
I LEFT NANTICOKE IN 1995 BUT HAVE BEEN BACK REGULARLY SINCE 2002.NANTICOKE MAY CHANGE SLIGHTLY IN APPEARANCE BUT TO ME IT WILL ALWAYS BE HOME!! THE OLD JR HIGH MADE ALOT OF MEMORIES FOR ME SOME GOOD AND SOME BAD!! STEVE BILKO WAS ONE OF MY TEACHERS AND WHAT A MAN HE WAS. IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL I HAD MR MACK AS A PRINCIPAL AND I THINK I SPENT MORE TIME IN HIS OFFICE THAN I DID IN CLASS. :-)
I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WHO REMEMBER WHO I AM. I AM 33 YRS OLD. MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS:
crinehart@century21maxum.com PLEASE DROP ME A LINE IF YOU KNOW ME OR MY GRANDPARENTS.
CRAIG RINEHART
MIDDLETOWN NY
Date:
15 Mar 2004
Time:
09:06:09
Comments
your site is interesting. reminds me of my childhood vacations. love the pictures. thanks for the great memories. Anne McDermott parks
Date:
17 Mar 2004
Time:
11:48:22
Comments
WNAK has always been my favorite radio station. I am so glad that Terry and Jay and others have rescued it and kept it alive. Keep up the great work.
Sally from Shavertown
P.S. Terry, Did you work in the Washington D.C. area in the late 70's. I believe that I called you and referred to WARM and just how much I loved hearing a familiar voice.
Date:
18 Mar 2004
Time:
05:14:38
Comments
I want to know if Olga Treskovna,s movie Joan Of Arc ever
made it to the screen and if the movie Miracle Of the Bells was fictional about her acting in the
film. If the movie Joan Of Arc exists, where would I find it and under what name?
My E-mail is: drish@nationi.net
Date:
18 Mar 2004
Time:
08:51:38
Comments
I have been a fan of watching our youth play in Little League baseball for 60 yrs now. Since you guys mentioned earlier of some little league teams. Maybe you'll know who that pitcher around 15 yrs ago who struck out 16 kids out of a possible 18 in a game. I think he played for PAL.
Date:
18 Mar 2004
Time:
12:20:40
Comments
I made a mistake on the last post. It wasnt Little League it was Teeners. I think he played for Honey Pot.
Date:
18 Mar 2004
Time:
18:18:27
Comments
where do I look to find a buried person?
Date:
19 Mar 2004
Time:
07:00:24
Comments
I frequently come to this site to see what others are saying about our great home town. Recently I was home and visited Pelas candy in hanover section. What a sad story. It looks as though we may be losing another part of Nanticokes history. We were told they may be closing down the shop. We lost fullers now only Diamonds is left. I know the area is going through a depression right now but come on.. we need to build up our town again and preserve what we can. There has to be people who have made it big and live somewhere else who would like to get together and help rebuild Nanticoke before it becomes the sleepy town forever.
To the person who asked where do you find a buried person.Normally a cemetary
Date:
19 Mar 2004
Time:
15:49:27
Comments
Mar.19,'04
Rainbow103@aol.com
I was raised in Nanticoke-left in '55 .I remember all those things you mentioned.N4lzx,who answered you,and I are related so I guess there are a few of us old timers still around.Haven't been back to Nanticoke in some time but hope to makw the trip this summer.Good luck
Ruth75@webtv.net
Date:
19 Mar 2004
Time:
15:55:22
Comments
MAR.19,'04
Does anyone know anything about a Donald Cooper,who lived in the Hanover section?He and I are 1st cousins but I lost track of him,haven't heard anything of him in years.Any news would be appreciated.Ithink he would be in his middle 70's
RUTH75@WEBTV.NET
Date:
21 Mar 2004
Time:
07:33:37
Comments
trying to find out if holy trinity church and school still are there as thats where I attended i left home 1939 had lived on green street then want to know if they have records of marriages at 1916 or so also remember pawlowski photo displace next to rex theater boy am i going back.thanks any one
Date:
21 Mar 2004
Time:
12:15:00
Comments
still trying to see if holy trinity church and school is still there as thats where I went left home in1939 lived on green street.am now in sun city ariz e mail sun city
babcie@aol.com thanks maiden name irene krysiuk
Date:
21 Mar 2004
Time:
12:45:04
Comments
Holy Trinity School on Hanover St is now called Pope John Paul II. The school itself houses preschool thru 8th grade. There is an annex building for the older kids on Church St. And the preschool & kindergarten is in the St Francis Church on Green St. It's named something which I cannot remember
Date:
22 Mar 2004
Time:
13:52:00
Comments
WOW...Lenny C quarterbacking the Pioneers, I am impressed...I wish I lived back in Nanticoke to come and root for them. Peter Cherr...
Dr. Mike Sowa, GNA Class of '75:
Loved your web page! Please keep it on.
Great to be connected to my roots.
Marie & Walt Sowa are my parents. They live on Park St, where I grew up. Many more family live in my fine hometown and in the beautiful province of Sheatown. I visit often. I will now visit you website often. I live with my family in Asheville, NC, where the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Moutains meet, and so remind me of home. email address is
tjsmjs@bellsouth.net . Again, thanks for a good 644 mile travel back to Nanticoke. Mike Sowa
Date:
24 Mar 2004
Time:
23:05:44
Comments
anyone with info or pictures of glen lyon please forward info to
bomba69@webtv.net interested in history thank you
Date:
26 Mar 2004
Time:
07:04:44
Comments
How can i find my schools soccer team web site?
You
might try asking a soccer player..
Editor
Date:
26 Mar 2004
Time:
20:13:35
Comments
Does anyone remember the block parties and street long yard sales we used to have? We should do it again! Have each street have a street wide yard sale! What a great way to bring out our neighbors and clear out our junk!
What d'ya say?!
Date:
27 Mar 2004
Time:
03:57:22
Comments
what happened to the turkey hill mini mart store on market st.? why did it close?
Date:
28 Mar 2004
Time:
10:26:34
Comments
Im from good old Honey Pot, glad to have found this site.brings back alot of memories.keep the stories comming.been living in Va for the past 15 years,drop me a line if you care to at
Dseleck@aol.com
Date:
06 Apr 2004
Time:
19:53:17
Comments
whats up with them finding those bones in the
sheatown area, are there possible cults or devil
worship going on ?? whats this area coming to!!
Date:
07 Apr 2004
Time:
10:53:56
Comments
Tony DiMito here, saying Hello to everyone, expecially in the class of 1982.
ETonesMus@aol.com is my email address.
Date:
08 Apr 2004
Time:
17:24:36
Comments
Hello GLEN LYON: ANYONE WHO GRADUATED FROM NEWPORT TWSHP HIGH SCHOOL 1933; STILL AROUND or have you all moved? chester ojewicz would like to talk to some of his old friends.Comon some one must have a computer in GLEN LYON.
cojewicz@hotmail.com nice web site THANK YOU. -CHE
Date:
13 Apr 2004
Time:
05:09:05
Comments
HI
I am still searching for any information on the Giangirolami family from Dunmoore and Shickshinny area. old records and such. Also looking for any information about Santersirro's from Smith st. in Dunmoore. and Sabottos from Shickshinny. Plus any information on Sabia's there was 7 children I know names of Bertha Sabia (married a Santersirro) Millie Sabia married a Veto? Antonio Sabia and Mary Sabia moved to Uniontown, Plus of course Rose Sabia Giangirolami my great grandmother. if you have any information please email me
dizzyfnb@epix.net if you would like to see the information gathered so far on my family please take a look at http://barbies_family.tripod.com/
I am adding a link page for all the links that have been listed here and a link to this site. I shall be waiting to hear from someone. Thanks all.
Date:
17 Apr 2004
Time:
07:37:30
Comments
I am Looking for info about the Sheatown Ramblers, They played down behind West side park, Before the Trailer park and Phoenix were there. I recall being 5 or 6 years old and going over to the games. What level of baseball were they. What league were they with. and does anyone have a picture or 2 to scan and e-mail me.
Carjoaler215@aol.com
Date:
20 Apr 2004
Time:
17:10:19
Comments
HELLO: can anyone tell me if there is a senior citizen center or senior citizen apartments or housing in GLEN LYON? i AM A NEWPORT HS GRAD 33 AND WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT SOME OF MY FELLOW GRADS
Maybe some of you have moved;maybe your kids or grand children have a computer and contact me .COJEWICZ@
HOTMAIL.COM--(CHESTER)
Date:
21 Apr 2004
Time:
10:01:02
Comments
I purchased one of the Nanticoke calendars for 2004. I love the calendar, but I wanted to point out that April does not have a 25th or 26th day, according to the calendar!
You're
absolutely correct and we weren't. We apologize for the error and promise to try
harder next time to avoid any mistakes.
N.H.S.
Date:
22 Apr 2004
Time:
06:44:35
Comments
First time on site .very good.JAMES POWELL CLASS 1954,Email
jim0596@webtv.net
Date:
22 Apr 2004
Time:
07:17:12
Comments
I am definately less home sick after visiting this site. Living in Texas now, but hoping to come back home soon! Denise (Luzack) Kangas, 1989 Graduate;
kanden70@yahoo.com
Just checked out the site for the first time. I may not be an oldtimer but it's funny how in a small town, that oldtimers,spring chickens and all of us in between know the same places, did the same things and know the same people. The site is great. Keep up the good work. I'll have to check back. Debbie Dannenburg Stewart, Class of 85'
debsterwiz@aol.com
Date:
24 Apr 2004
Time:
22:10:54
Comments
Does any one know how to get in touch with Charlie Galli? His family owned a seafood store in the 100 block of broad st. years ago. If anyone knows how I can get in touch with him please contact me at
wiggs50@hotmail.com
Date:
25 Apr 2004
Time:
07:45:44
Comments
Can you please add to the Class of 1979 reunion that you can also contact
robtsab@highstream.net for reunion information Thank you
The
Class of "79" has been up for awhile but I did add your contact
info.
Editor
Date:
25 Apr 2004
Time:
14:15:56
Comments
Thought it would be nice to get together with the girls I went to St. Marys Parochial School with. We graduated in 1966. Thought it would be great for all of us to get together and see how our lives have changed and to talk about the old times. I keep in touch with Kathy Bogacki, Carol Popeck, and Donna Kazmierski. Would love to hear from Elaine Kielar, Barbara Haydock, and Donna Poszluszny. Don't know what their married names are. I live in Mountaintop and heard from someone that Barbara lives here somewhere to. If anyone can give me any information on these girls I would sure appreciate it. Would be great for the whole gang of us to get together. Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski. Email:
Polaris02@aol.com
Date:
27 Apr 2004
Time:
06:03:06
Comments
Hi My Name is Shana Norczyk I live in Ontonagon, Michigan. ONtonagon is in the Upper Penisula of Michigan. My email is
snorczyk@gaggle.net please email me some information about your maiden last name i didn't no there were other norczyks out there i wonder if we are related please get back to me
Date:
28 Apr 2004
Time:
18:10:01
Comments
Debbie Waselus Paquette
DPsCraftyThings@aol.com I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knows me or my family. I left Nanticoke 1 1/2 years ago after I got married. I am living in Port Richey Florida.
Always will answer your emails.
Good thoughts & prayers for everyone back home in Nanticoke PA
Hi To All,
Sure miss the ol town of Nanticoke. Born and raised there, left for the military in Aug 53, 24 years in the military, seen the world, but nothing like good ol Nanticoke. Living now In Oklahoma City, does any one remember me Edward Groholski, class of 53 NHS.
usafret74@aol.com Best to all.
Date:
10 May 2004
Time:
03:32:29
Comments
I found this site as a result of an article, this weekend, in the Times Leader Sunday paper. I am in Nanticoke every month. Recently retired and helping my family. Now I split my time between Nanticoke and Homosassa Springs,Florida. It was interesting reafing some of the notes. Recognized a few names, People I have not seen for many years. J.M. Gronka,DDS
jmgronka@earthlink.net
Date:
12 May 2004
Time:
20:18:13
Comments
Hi,
Just found your website. It was interesting seeing some of the older photos. My grandmother, who is now 88, grew up in Nanticoke with her family. Anyone who has any family info they would like to share, I would be very appreciative. I have been trying to find info on her mother, but mostly her father, such as any relatives he had and when he came to the states. The family name is Baluta.
Thanks so much,
Michele
Date:
12 May 2004
Time:
20:20:40
Comments
I just posted about Baluta family and forgot to include my e-mail. It is
Duster2782@aol.com .
Date:
16 May 2004
Time:
16:44:31
Comments
So glad you have this. From a former Nanticoke resident, Betty Ann (Yankowski) Cascone from 327 East Noble Street.
Date:
20 May 2004
Time:
11:08:40
Comments
trying to see if post 350 has pics of parades or things to inquire of my father who was a member name of Vincent Krysiuk who passed away in 1937 would love to hear from someone my e nail is
suncitybabcie@aol.com NEE iRENE kRY SIUK THANKS
Date:
21 May 2004
Time:
15:53:46
Comments
You've done a GREAT job on this site but of course I'm bias...because I'm Nick Pucino's daughter....Can't wait to see everyone at the reunion!
Mrs. Diane Pucino Connell
Iron Station, NC gracie1_2001@yahoo.com
Date:
22 May 2004
Time:
16:28:50
Comments
HELLO-I like your web site and read often; but i'm diappointed.I haven't been able to contact any of my classmates from newport high school class of 1933. I know its been a long time ago ;but we had a lot of brillant people then and some of them must have computers-chester ojewicz-
COJEWICZ@HOTMAIL.COM -comon guys&gals
Date:
23 May 2004
Time:
22:13:46
Comments
It's great to hear about the old town. I am trying to find the whereabouts of my uncle from Nanticoke, Robert Radcliffe from S. Market Street. I lost track of him a number of years ago and have had trouble finding any information about him. Thanks. Fred Radcliffe, Jr.
moose2950@juno.com
Date:
24 May 2004
Time:
05:48:17
Comments
Hi,
Was born in Nanticoke, Pa. Family names were
Sluzalis and Zanowicz. Am trying to track
family ancestry. Really enjoyed your web site,
you are doing a good job. FlowJoLP@aol.com
Date:
30 May 2004
Time:
14:20:30
Comments
New to the area, I plan on taking advantage of what the area offers and contributing time and effort to keep the beauty and peacefulness of Glen Lyon and Nanticoke.
Rob Conklin
Lambocar.Com
www.Lambocar.Com
Date:
31 May 2004
Time:
21:01:39
Remote User:
Comments
well, another historical place is nanticoke is set to close. Polish Falcons Hall located on East Church Street was sold. Their lat night of busines will be this Wensday. I hope any antiques that they have there can be salvaged.
Dave
Date:
02 Jun 2004
Time:
10:26:49
Comments
I see a lot about the softball team on this site, but how about some for the guys. They're playing for the district title and deserve some recognition too!! Go Trojans! and Trojanettes! I hope you both go all the way this year!
Date:
02 Jun 2004
Time:
11:36:36
Comments
Hi,
I was born September 27, 1929 in Nanticoke, Pa.
We moved to NJ when I was 13 years old, but I
still remember Nanticoke and all the happenings
there.
After all these years, just want to say hello....
Who back then would have dreamed of the computer
technology and the links it would provide for us.
Norman Sluzalis
Date:
03 Jun 2004
Time:
16:03:33
Comments
Hi, Neat website. Graduated Class of 1977. Any other classmates out there??
Date:
04 Jun 2004
Time:
06:08:37
Comments
Hello Nanticoke on line community. Beware...someone is phishing this site. His e-mail address is uchman_esq@yahoo. He is tring to get me to claim to be someone I'm not to claim a long lost realives 12.5 million dollars. How do I know he got my name from this site? I have NEVER listed my full name in the manor that I did on this site ANYWHERE else. Please be smart. Never give your personal information to strangers!!! I didn't...I hope no one else here does either.
Date:
04 Jun 2004
Time:
17:49:35
Comments
As I read through the comments and memories, I'm taken back. Taken back to a time of bullies, teen age alcoholics, and wild teenage girls. Glad I got out. I hear things are a mess there and I'm not bit surprised.
Date:
05 Jun 2004
Time:
18:54:00
Comments
I often check in and read through the comments people have posted. Most amusing! I graduated in 1980 and moved to the Philly area. Best thing I ever did. If anyone is interested, you can find me at
LEGOLANOS@MSN.COM Lee (Casey) Golanoski
Also, I'm sure a lot of work goes into maintaining this site. Keep up the good work. Its appreciated.
The
rules regarding this web page are: No offensive, lewd, disparaging or slanderous
content may be posted. I will, in my role as editor and webmaster, continue to
assess the postings and eliminate those not respecting the rules. I have
prepared, as an alternative, an almost blank page to replace the "guest
book" and, if the problem of offensive postings continue, will begin using
this new page in its place. Unfortunately, this will penalize those wishing to
use the page as it should be used. I regret that this will be necessary but I'll
do what we have to do. I pay the rent for this site's storage as well as the
rent for the use of the site name. I am therefore responsible for the site
content and intend to not abrogate my responsibilities.
Nick Pucino, webmaster and editor.
Date:
06 Jun 2004
Time:
20:34:25
Comments
My grand-father Pete Ritchie was born in Nanticoke, PA and moved to WV in the 1920's. This is all of the information that we have. It is believed that his father's name was Marshall. If anyone knows the Ritchie family or any descendants, please have them contact me, as we are trying to put together a family tree.
blackdamp03@aol.com
Hello: Can any one send me via E mail a picture of the current grade school of St Mary's on S. Hanover St. I have a old pic of the school in the early 40s. Would like to have a current one for my collection. Thank you in advance. Edward Groholski
usafret74@aol.com
I wish whoever you are writing about this Linda Luft would already stop. This is a beautiful site for Nanticoke and you are ruining it. This site could shut down because of you. You were already warned about it. I think you need to get a life. Sounds like you have a real problem. And no one is interested in what you are writing.
Hey Nick
Just wanted to take the time to say that I really appreciate the great job
that you are doing with the Nanticoke PA Website.
I grew up in Nanticoke and come home about twice a year, this site (along
with the Times Leader Online) really keeps me up to date of the goings on
without asking my family...Kind of fun to know stuff and then tell them
that I know before they tell me.
I really hope this goofball writing about Linda Luft does not jeopardize
the integrity of this website.
Have a great day and keep up the good work!
Peter Cherr
Chicago
Date:
20 Jun 2004
Time:
23:42:20
Comments
I was curios about this website, I run restaurants in Goa and have a website called Norkeys.com. What is this organization about.
joaquim@norkeys.com
Joaquim De’ Noronha
Date:
23 Jun 2004
Time:
14:06:35
Comments
What a great website. Thanks so much to the organizer(s) who put this all together.
My grandmother Emily BEDNAREK was born in 1918 and grew up in Nanticoke. I understand her family ran a bed and breakfast in the 1920's, and I once heard a story about her giving a skin graft to a relative that was hurt in a nearby mine accident, probably in the 20's or 30's. I also know that when she was about 16 - that would be 1930 -she worked at a bar in Wilkes-Barre serving drinks. I'd like to write a memoir of her life, and would like as much information as I can get of her early years. If anyone remembers her or her family, I would greatly appreciate the information. Thanks so much,
Sara Sligar catxarco@hotmail.com
Date:
24 Jun 2004
Time:
19:54:32
Comments
hello
this is shana norczyk again..i still havent heard anything about the norczyk name from other places besides ontonagon..if you have any information please contact me at
snorczyk@gaggle.net
Date:
03 Jul 2004
Time:
22:09:50
Comments
My name is Amber Rakofski, I am Hilda's great great grandaughter. Louise is my great grandmother. I saw that someone was looking for information about them. Feel free to email me at
Redhead3713@yahoo.com I'd be happy to answer your questions
Date:
04 Jul 2004
Time:
11:21:14
Comments
Check out the "Picnics
and Celebrations" page on this website for info on "National Night Out" being celebrated in the Hanover Section on August 3rd with Kim Martucci doing the weather LIVE and the fabulous band "OZ" playing great music LIVE.
Date:
05 Jul 2004
Time:
13:59:43
Comments
Great website. Thanks to those who designed it and maintain it. Left town in 1967 (1966 NHS grad)but have been back many times over the years. Have read all of the comments on the site and what a wonderful trip down memory lane it was. Towns like Nanticoke are few and far between. Have many fond memories of my chilhood in Nanticoke and will carry them with me always. Have been all over the world and in virtually every state in the union and have never found anything to equal the treasures of the Sanitary Bakery on Ridge and Stuccio's pizza on Church. Every time I visit I leave with a few more memories and a few more pounds. Isn't it great. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. My name is Ron Regulski and my e-mail is
kjrrpr@bestnetpc.com . Thanks again for all of your work in keeping this site up and running.
Date:
07 Jul 2004
Time:
08:00:34
Comments
My name is Christian Ceppa and I am born in the
year 1st of October 1944. I cannot identify the
people on the old pictures. But I find the old
pictures very interesting. Yours, cordially Christian Ceppa, Graz/Austria 7th of July 2004
Date:
10 Jul 2004
Time:
09:26:10
Comments
Hi
The last time I was in Nanticoke I had breakfast at the restaurant next to where the old State theater was. The coffee was outstanding. Would anybody know the brand name and where you can buy it? PS The meal was good also.
Thanks
Date:
10 Jul 2004
Time:
11:43:46
Comments
Greetings!
My brother just turned me on to this site! My name is Rick Pucci and I was in the GNA graduating class of 1972...then the Penn State University (main campus) graduating class of 1978...then the 1981 Master's Degree graduating class of 1981 from San Jose State University, CA ( although I don't think anyone on this site will be from that clas) ...but if you are from either of the earlier two classes give me a shout!
I currently have a home in Tiburon, CA overlooking the San Francisco Bay, have been with my wife Maureen for 20 years, have two kids and have been out here in California pretty much since '78. I work in the Financial Industry.
I still have a lot of family and friends back in Nanticoke and in Newport Township.
I made every one of our class of '72 reunions thus far but wish more members would attend as the attendance has been dwindling. They are always big fun however!
Whenever I visit, I sill enjoy visiting all the prime nature surrounding Nanticoke the best, specifically The Wapwallopen Falls (now posted!), Council Cup, Tillsburry Terrace, The Bucket, Sullivan Falls, etc.
My wish is that someone would re-open the Coal Mine Cafe so I could once again see all the Nanticoke greats like Dubby Grala and Terry Morgan, Ronnie Garvit, Funka, Reduda,Junior and a Cihocki or two and all the other Coal Mine regulars who have since been scattered to the winds!
rickpucci@pacbell.net
Date:
11 Jul 2004
Time:
16:05:40
Comments
for the person who is looking for pitiak..my sister..half..is joan penelope pitiak..daughter of steve pitiak sr..sister of steven pitiak jr. i know most of the family is in az.pa.ca. and nj.steve was 1 of several kids. he died in june of 93 or 94.we met barbars, and mike..his siblings at his funeral..buried in baltimore..his 3 rd wife was from there..he had lived in nj and then fla..and i think pa...you can email me at
isellcarz2003@yahoo.com for more info.my name is debbie
Date:
11 Jul 2004
Time:
21:25:26
Comments
I'm trying to find the whereabouts of my uncle, Robert Radcliffe. He lived on E. Grand St. and then on S. Market St. He worked at Penn Footware for a number of years. I lost track of him a number of years ago and was wondering if anyone could help with any information. Thanks.
Fred Radcliffe, Jr.
moose2950@juno.com
Date:
12 Jul 2004
Time:
19:57:17
Comments
Hello
This is a great list. I think I found a distant cousin on here. Thanks.
Also, anyone related to any ZATORSKI family, please write me as I am doing family genealogy. There are two ZATORSKI families from Nanticoke. One lived in Honey Pot and the other on W. Field St.
Any and all please write.
Mary Zatorski mzatorsk@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Date:
14 Jul 2004
Time:
11:34:52
Comments
Are you related to Joe Pete Ronczka ?
Trying to find second cousin Steve Wazina's new email addy.. I know he lives/lived in Berlin Ct.
I need to get working on the family tree again. Stepped away from it about year and a half ago...
here is my father-in-laws obit from 2001
Ronczka, Joseph P.
RONCZKA, on December 7, 2001, Joseph P. of Voorhees NJ. Age 62. Beloved husband
of Joyce P. Ronczka (nee Bauer). Loving father of Michael & Leigh, Eric, Amy
and Suzanne Ronczka, all of Voorhees. Also survived by 2 grandchildren, Tyler &
Mikayla and a brother, Walter John Ronczka of Paulsboro. He is a 1956 graduate
of Girard College and 1972 graduate of Drexel University. A resident of
Voorhees for 26 years, Joseph was a Civil Engineer for the past 20 years for
URS Corp., formerly O’Brien-Kreitzberg Construction Mgmt. and Consulting
Engineers. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. Relatives and friends are
invited to the viewing on Sunday from 7-9pm at the Bradley Funeral Home Rt. 73
and Evesham Rd. Marlton (856) 983-1005. Funeral Service will be held Monday 11:
00am at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Evesham Ave. Magnolia. Interment
Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill. Donations may be made in Joseph’s memory
to either Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 201 N. Warwick Road Magnolia NJ 08049 or
the Children’s Craniofacial Asoociation 12200 Park Central Suite 180 Dallas TX
75251
gmom ronczka and another relative' obit
RONCZKA
Feb. 28, 2000 Margaret (nee Lipka) of Voorhees, formerly of Camden & Pine Hill,
age 86. She is the wife of the late Wadic (Walter) Ronczka, and survived by 2
sons, Joseph P. & Joyce of Voorhees, W. John & Margaret of Paulsboro; 2
brothers, John Lipka of Bath, PA & Steven Lipka of Hunlock Creek, PA and a
sister, Anne Barney of Chicago, IL; 5 grandchildren: Michael & Lee Ann, Eric,
Amy, Nichole & Suzanne and 2 greatgrandchildren: Tyler & Mikayla. Relatives and
friends are invited to the viewing on Thurs. at 10:30am Grontkowski Funeral
Home, 51-53 Green St., Nanticoke, PA where there will be a funeral service at
11:30am. Int. St. Nicholas Church Cem. Funeral directed by the BRADLEY FUNERAL
HOME, Marlton (856-983-1005). Memorial donations may be made to the St. Nicolas
Ukrainian Church, Hanover & Green Sts., Nanticoke, PA 18634.
Publication date: 3/01/00
RONCZKA, DOROTHY V.
On Tuesday, November 27, 2001 in the Lincoln Specialty Care Center, Vineland,
after an extended illness. Age 84. A resident of Vineland, NJ., she was a
beloved Mother, Grandmother & Sister who passed away peacefully. Mrs. Ronczka
was born in Nanticoke, PA., and moved to Camden, NJ in the 1940's. She worked
at Campbell Soup Co. and then at Whitman's Chocolate Co. of Phila. until her
disability retirement. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Mrs.
Ronczka was very active in the Rosedale Civic Assoc. of East Camden, NJ. She
moved to a new home in Vineland in 1987. She was active in the Moose Lodge and
enjoyed baking and trying a new cake recipe was her specialty. She is survived
by her Daughter Patricia, and her husband Harry Brown of Vineland; 2
Grandchildren, Scott L. Brown of Ocean City, NJ., and Judith L. Brown of
Vineland; 2 Sisters, Helen Muff of Coloma, Mich., and Stephanie Yemzon of
Berwick, PA; 2 Brothers, Walter Yaros of Bradenton, Fla., and Ed Yaros of
Nanticoke, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis Ronczka, who
passed away December 15, 2000. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 1,
2001 at 10:30AM at the WAINWRIGHT-BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME, 1024 E. Landis Ave.,
Vineland, NJ. Viewing hours will be on Saturday, from 9:30-10:30AM at the
Funeral Home. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Landing, NJ. Contributions
may be made to HospiceCare of South Jersey, 2848 South Delsea Dr., Vineland,
NJ. 08360
email leigh.ronczka@verizon.net
Date:
14 Jul 2004
Time:
19:31:19
Comments
Frank Loch and Caroline Kropa were married July 3, 1896 in Nanticoke with the Rev. C. F. Dies officiating according to a newspaper article celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary. Could someone tell me in what church they were married if you recognize the pastor. I am also seeking information on a Loch brother who stayed in the Nanticoke or Wilkes-Barre area. Please reply to
lochhans@epix.net Thank you for your help.
Date:
15 Jul 2004
Time:
18:30:40
Comments
HELLO: are there any newport hs 1933 grads still living in GLENLYON- CHE
cojewicz@hotmail.com -give us a HELLO
Date:
17 Jul 2004
Time:
16:35:59
Comments
7/16/04
Would ask if anyone knows the whereabouts of the following from Nanticoke Dates back to the late 40's
Joe Chrzan,his father had a barber shop on the hill in Nanticoke don't remember the street Tony's Barber Shop..... Don Deluca I believe he was from
Glen Lyon, Jerry Kowalski from Nanticoke father had a bakery Left with the 967 Armd FA for Fort Sill as well as Don Deluca..Jean Sadowski...Mary Vaughan... Please drop a note
thomjo1@earthlink.net
Date:
19 Jul 2004
Time:
06:46:58
Comments
GOOD AND INNOVATIVE WEBSITE, WAOOOOOOOOOO, GREAT SITE INDEED.MUGU2MUGU.COM
Date:
19 Jul 2004
Time:
16:54:54
Comments
I was interested in ordering candy from Diamond's Candy. Do you know if they have a website? My parents and grandparents were born and raised in Nanticoke and I used to spend summers there as a child 40 years ago.
Diamond
Candy has no Web Page and are closed for the summer months. Their phone number
is 570-735-6981 and they are located at 4 East Broad Street in Nanticoke PA
18634.
Editor
Date:
20 Jul 2004
Time:
08:20:33
Comments
As a former Nanticoke resident now living in Florida, I was very excited to hear Nanticoke had a web page. I think it's great !!!
Karen A. Phillips (Bartkowiak)
City Clerk, City of Port St. Lucie, FL
Date:
20 Jul 2004
Time:
17:34:57
Comments
Karen Phillips,.Bartkowiac
We are also from the Nanticoke Newport area
Joan
Date:
22 Jul 2004
Time:
20:25:19
Comments
Dave Majiros - Class of 70 - GNA. Great site and great memories. I left in 1971 for US Air Force and have returned to visit every so often. I retired from the Air Force in 1991 and now live in the Finger Lakes region of New York and work as a Orthopedic Physician Assistant. The area here looks like home but the people, and the food, are not the same. "Those were the best years of my life.." sums up my memories of Nanticoke. I will always call it home. Any old friends can email me:
DavidMajiros@cs.com .
I spent 2 hours reviewing all the comments and I know some stories about Steve Bilko too!! His brother (the better athlete) and I went to St. Joe's together. Thanks for the memories.
Date:
27 Jul 2004
Time:
13:22:21
Remote User:
Comments
My name is Colette Chelmecki Bearinger, and I live in Southgate Michigan. My e mail address is Chebear51@Earthlink.net.
My father was Michael P. Chelmecki ,son of Piotr Chelmecki and Pearl Walkowiak. Mike was born July 1, 1919 and died on August. 12th ,2001.
My Mother was Frances Kwiatkowski Chelmecki, daughter of John and Frances Kwiatkowski of Nanticoke. My Mother was born July 24, 1924. She died in 1997. My maternal grandfather was killed in a mining accident at Alden Mountain. If I have any lost relatives out there, or anyone who remembers my parents, I would love to hear from you.
Date:
27 Jul 2004
Time:
13:40:53
Comments
I published a History of Glen Lyon on the web at: HTTP://home.earthlink.net/~a.doren/.
Would appreciate comments, additions and/or corrections. t.dom@earthlink.net
Date:
28 Jul 2004
Time:
05:47:53
Comments
nice website .. well done
Date:
05 Aug 2004
Time:
08:16:46
Comments
wondering when you will change wedding picture its been on for months now
Trying
to find another one. No luck so far but we'll keep looking.
Date:
06 Aug 2004
Time:
16:12:11
Comments
Hi my parents went to nanticoke high school my mom graduated 1949 maiden name klymeszewski first name Ann ...I would like to get any information on if a 55 year class reunion is scheduled if so who can I contact about it :) Thank you , Bobbye Defelice please email me at
reang10@aol.com or phone me at 215 258 5032
Date:
07 Aug 2004
Time:
11:28:36
Comments
Looking for information about my Great Grandfather Albert John Gibbons b1868, who emmigrated to Nanticoke in 1899 from Middlesbrough, England. His parents Edith and Daniel along with his brothers John, Daniel, Octavius and William all lived in Nanticoke. William and Octavius were both still living there during the 1930 census. William Gibbons lived at 46 Washington Street, was married to Eliza and had two children - Edith
c 1921 and William c 1929. Octavius Gibbons lived a few doors away at 56 Washington Street, was married to Lillian and had a daughter Ruth
c 1915. Would love to hear from anyone who might know if I still have living relatives in US.
Anne Gibbons - e.mail: peter.cavanagh@ntlworld.com
Date:
07 Aug 2004
Time:
16:02:46
Comments
do you know whose wedding picture that is. My mother is one of the bridesmaids but I am unable to find out who the bride & groom are, everyone is either dead or can't remember. I was born in Nanticoke, will be coming back at the end of the month for my 50th class reunion. Marie Hajduk Ronczka
Date:
07 Aug 2004
Time:
21:53:46
Comments
message to Ann Gibbons looking for relatives.
I sent you an E-mail, but if you didn't receive it,contact me at yelrut@earthlink.net
Jim Turley
Date:
09 Aug 2004
Time:
20:51:15
Comments
Found this site via a web search (while looking for something else "Pucino"). Interesting site & just wanting to say hello to any & all Pucino's in Nanticoke. Best regards from Anthony & Joan Pucino of North Kingstown, RI.
Jmp244@aol.com
Date:
10 Aug 2004
Time:
12:38:21
Comments
My mother, Regina Riofski (Connelly) graduated from Naticoke High School around 1941. Not sure of the year. She always went to her class reunions with my dad(Everard). No family member was allowed to pass through PA without stopping at Stooky's. Now that my parent's have passed on I wish Stooky's would open a place closer to Rt.81! I have always loved visiting your town! Jim Connelly (Endicott, New York), Now living in Winchester, Virginia.
I
timed the trip from Route 81, Nanticoke exit to Stookey's and it was 7 minutes
with traffic. (daytime). Next time you're in the area, just shoot over to
Stookey's.
Editor
Date:
17 Aug 2004
Time:
09:12:36
Comments
I really like your site. My dads' family was from Newport Twp. and Nanticoke. He was Bruce A. Thomas, class of 1933, Newport Twp. High School. I am looking for any info on his brother-in-law Russell William Hontz. Russ was born in 1912 and died in 1950. He married my Aunt Mildred on July 3, 1935. Thanks for listening. Connie
waffles@bwkip.com
Date:
18 Aug 2004
Time:
07:22:11
Comments
Nice site. I graduated from GNA in 1979 (Cindy Szot Grevera)and live outside of Philadelphia. My husband (George Grevera, class of 1978) and I visit Nanticoke a few months a month since our families are still there.
cindygrevera@hotmail.com
Date:
21 Aug 2004
Time:
08:34:49
Comments
THIS IS NICE AND AWESOME WEBSITE, GREAT.
MGBADA@YAHOO.COM , MUGU DAY HERE, FANTASTIC..........
Date:
22 Aug 2004
Time:
07:23:02
Comments
Hey, did anyone go to St. Mary's Parochial School like I did? I was there from 1958-1966. I'm in Mountaintop now but still go to St. Mary's for confession. Miss the Church and the people. Can still remember the playground St. Mary's had in the back and the school plays and Procession. Can still taste the chocolate milk or orange juice I used to buy for lunch. And how we sang at the masses. Mrs. Machinchick was our music teacher and I loved her class. Remember walking around the school at Halloween in our costumes. The Church and school were a big part of my life. Would love to hear from Elaine Kielar and Barbara Haydock who went there with me. Would be nice if some of us from there could have a reunion. I see not too many people in my age group, 50ish, leave messages on here. Thats too bad. We all have so much in common that we could discuss. A way to keep in touch.
Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski Email: Polaris02@aol.com
Date:
24 Aug 2004
Time:
18:07:10
Comments
Moving to Nanticoke in September... need a good map! Any suggestions where to obtain one?
mamarussin@aol.com
Date:
25 Aug 2004
Time:
18:19:04
Comments
To the person looking for a map:
Go to www.yahoo.com
/maps/Pennsylvania/Nanticoke and you should get a map. Writing to the Chamber of Commerce on Market Street may get you a city street map.
Good Luck and Welcome..
Date:
01 Sep 2004
Time:
12:10:26
Comments
Great site. If there are any other grads from '77 drop me a line. Rich Jackson
rkjwriter@epix.net
Date:
03 Sep 2004
Time:
03:20:43
Comments
VERY GOOOD AND EDUCATIVE WEBSITE, WAOOOOOO, FANTASTIC.
MGBADA@IBUSA.COM
Date:
03 Sep 2004
Time:
11:45:04
Comments
i would like my yearbook my parents did't have money then 2 buy 1 so I WOULD LIKE 1. THANK U ! ED
Date:
03 Sep 2004
Time:
11:47:15
Comments
PLEASE TELL ME WHERE I CAN GET 1 THANK U!
Date:
04 Sep 2004
Time:
10:36:35
Comments
very well informed site. l live in England but have been investigating my husbands ancestor who left Wales to work in the mines in
Nanticoke. We have found him and his family on the census but intend to visit the area in Sept.2005! Looking at the photos has wetted our appetites.
Maureen Hughes
Date:
08 Sep 2004
Time:
06:26:08
Comments
What yearbook years are you looking for??
Date:
08 Sep 2004
Time:
17:29:42
Comments
HI:THIS IS
cojewicz@hotmail.com -AFTER A YEAR OF LOOKING FOR SOME PEOPLE FROM GRAD CLASS 1933 NEWPORT HS. THE BEST I COULD FINED IS A FORMER GLENLYONER WHO NOW LIVES IN MOUNTAIN HOME IDAHO? WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LANUTIES-SHINSKI'S-YAGALENSKIS-CANCELLARIES- DIDN'T THEY LEAVE A PARCEL OFKIDS AROUND - LETS HEAR FROM YOU-CHE
Date:
10 Sep 2004
Time:
00:20:46
Comments
This page just seems to be getting bigger and bigger, it seems as though Nanticoke was not such a bad place afterall......Great job buddy! Steve Budurka
sjbudurka@att.net
Date:
12 Sep 2004
Time:
17:34:55
Remote User:
Comments
Hi
I will be passing through Nanticoke next month.
Is there any small business still that I could spend some money(clothes, gifts or other items of interest)at. I know the bars are there.
Date:
13 Sep 2004
Time:
18:28:52
Remote User:
Comments
Ummm, 9,082,000 square kilometers? Nanticoke isn't 3000 km on a side. Square meters, maybe...
Date:
25 Sep 2004
Time:
08:01:10
Comments
Paul Christian . Interested in upcoming events and holiday activities.
Pchristian48@aol.com
Date:
27 Sep 2004
Time:
11:15:10
Comments
Hello from Maryland
I am Darlene Pluko formerly Darlene Gorka. Writing from Fort Meade Maryland where I serve in the United States ARMY as an Operating Room Tech.
Hello to all who live in Nanticoke
Date:
01 Oct 2004
Time:
16:59:49
Comments
I don't know how is behind this page, but BRAVO! I am always glad to see anything from home. Keep up the good work.
Dawn Evans Faldowski dfaldowski@cox.net
Date:
06 Oct 2004
Time:
12:37:56
Comments
Hey, everyone. I miss Nanticoke - what a great little town growing up in the 50s and 60s. We lived right across the street from the Falcon's Hall on Church Street. You name it, we had it. Loved rollerskating in the park - that monument seemed so huge at the time but it really is pretty small. Hey, does anyone know if you can order Stuccio's pizza on-line?
Hi,
Just came back from a vacation down south. People who live in this area may complain about it but let me tell you something, once you go away you do not realize at how good this area really is.
sdmbrandy2@lycos.com
HI I AM A HEWPORT HI SCHOOLGRAD 1933. I'D LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH OTHERS. IT HAS ONLY BEEN 7I YEARS AGO .
COJEWICZ@ HOTMAIL.COM
Date:
17 Oct 2004
Time:
12:07:10
Comments
********ATENTION MARIE HAJDUK RONCZKA ********
******WEDDING PICTURE QUESTION DATED AUGUST 7*******
Marie; Please contact me regarding the person in the wedding photograph that I had the webmaster post for me. My email address is:
sprinkel@surewest.net Thank You
Claude Sprinkel
Rocklin, CA
"do you know whose wedding picture that is. My
mother is one of the bridesmaids but I am unable to find out who the bride & groom are, everyone is either dead or can't remember. I was born in Nanticoke, will be coming back at the end of the month for my 50th class reunion. Marie Hajduk Ronczka"
Date:
21 Oct 2004
Time:
10:30:08
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anyone out there from class of 1978 ?? just
thinking about all the good times, things were
much simplier back then !!!!!!!!!!!
Date:
26 Oct 2004
Time:
21:49:34
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My husband, Frank Byorick, was born in Nanticoke in 1938. His family moved to New Haven when he was still in grade school. He had not been back since that time. We were there for a short time last week. Some day we will return to visit the churches and cemeteries to attempt to find things to add to the Byorick (Bajorek) family tree.
I am happy to have this site to study, and find out more about my husband's background.
Date:
29 Oct 2004
Time:
16:56:13
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THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST SITE I HAVE COME ACROSS. GUY MEN WAKA PASS. GREAT SITE INDEED.
mgbada419@yahoo.com
Date:
01 Nov 2004
Time:
20:09:20
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It is very nice to see that once again candles "magically" appeared in all the cemeteries in the Nanticoke area. It makes a very nice sight and reminds everybody what the priests tell us on Ash Wensday, "Man you are dust and unto dust you will return".
sdmbrandy2@lycos.com
Date:
02 Nov 2004
Time:
05:03:48
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Anyone from Nanticoke living in the Lake Anna area of Virginia. I recently retired to this area and was wandering if anyone from my hometown might be in this area. I am George Kachinski,grew up in the Hanover Section, graduated in 1970 from Nanticoke High. E-mail address is
"mrkuchlakeanna@aol.com "
Date:
05 Nov 2004
Time:
02:28:31
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Great website!! I am in the Navy and deployed to the Arabian Gulf aboard the USS John F. Kennedy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This website is a great way to stay up to speed on what's going on in town. Thanks for all you are doing for those of us that are away from "home."
Would love to hear from any of my friends from high school (GNA class of '89) and if anyone would like to write to a homesick sailor, my address is:
LT Daryle Cardone, USN
VAW-125 "Tigertails"
Unit # 60140
FPO-AE 09507-6411
Deployed aboard USS JFK (CV 67) cardonedd@vaw125.navy.mil
See you at Christmas!! Thanks again, Daryle Cardone
Date:
13 Nov 2004
Time:
10:17:51
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Hi,
It's really nice tosee all this info about Nanticoke, both old and new. My parents are orginally from Nanticoke, Regina Zajakowski and Ed Blockus.
Gina Blockus email jsopergina@aol.com
Date:
14 Nov 2004
Time:
11:59:13
Comments
Hi,
My name is Maria Magnosi. My father was Vincent Anthony Magnosi. He used to write a column for the Nanticoke and Wilkes Barre newspapers called "Sharps & Flats" My father was a musician and had his own band. One of his best friends was Micky Bavitz. His first love was a lady by the name Hermina. My grandfather, Joseph V. Magnosi, was a Police Captain, who passed away in November of 1983. My grandmother was a wonderful woman; she left us on April 21, 1961. They lived at 257 East Broad Street in Nanticoke. I would love to see that old house again. Thanks for the memories.
God Bless you, Maria
Date:
15 Nov 2004
Time:
17:46:04
Comments
Maria Magnosi entry 14 Nov 04 @ 11.59. I'm 81 yearas old so the memory isn't what it used to be but I may have some info that will interest you. Prior to entering service in 1941 I worked at Adam Bavitz gas station on Broadway St., Nanticoke with Mickey and Teddy Bavitz. Knew he wrote many songs, and knew your dad visited him at the gas station. In 1945-47 I lived at 265 E. Broad St so your Gr. parents lived 4 houses down the st. Theo (Teddy) Bavitz is at Meadowcrest Nursing Home according to the 2001-02 phone book. His son Theo Jr. lives at 86 Seneca Dr, Nanticoke phone (570) 735-4018. Wish you had left your computer address. Art Masters
N4LZX@Knology.net
Date:
16 Nov 2004
Time:
07:12:40
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great web site. grew up in nanticoke all my life. keep up the good work.
Back in the 50's, after the high school basketball seasons were over, there was a tournament where two high schools would combine into one team, using their best senior players. Can anyone tell me the name of the Nanticoke-Newport team, and the name of the tournament?
Al Shybloski
Glen Lyon ams112136@aol.com
Date:
17 Nov 2004
Time:
09:11:37
Comments
Nick, while surfing your site & guest book , which is quite impressive, i couldn't help but notice that most of the responders are senior citizens. From reading the comments i believe there is a great deal of untapped information & wisdom out there just waiting to be consumed. I encourage your seniors to keep writing you and I look forward to their comments.
As you know, I sometimes visit the Glen Lyon Itialian American Sporting Club, A few years ago I had the pleasure to meet a fine (senior) gentleman, Mike Cooper. Through our conversations , I was informed that he was the Captian of the Penn State Boxing Team back in 1937-40. Last year I was @ Rec Hall, Penn State, & located his picture on the wall. It was amazing. Since then we now have a placque @ the club for Mr. Cooper, & I still see him from time to time. I really enjoy talking to the " seniors" & hearing stories of the old days. So again, I encourage your "seniors" to keep on writing. thanks, Jerry Malishchak,
jerry@malishchakbros.com
Date:
25 Nov 2004
Time:
10:42:59
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Mike Jordan, Class of 1972 here. So today is Thanksgiving and I got a little nostalgic and found this website.
Anyway, currently married (22 years) and living in Rhode Island. My e-mail address is
mjordan401@cs.com .
My brother was Steve Jordan, GNA Class of 1970; but he's currently deceased. :(
MJ
Date:
01 Dec 2004
Time:
14:40:50
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Hi My name is Benni Arianna Silverstone.I'm a Soccer Player.I've been playing since i was 4,and I heard that you need someone to be in your new movie.I know your mom and Iwould love to be in your movie.My e-mail adress is
Sodapop2009@earthlink.net .I can dance,ive danced since I was 6.I can sing. Im in Basketball,soccer,track,volleyballAnd alotof other.I hope ive intrested you in playing the main part in the movie.Oh... I also been acting since Iwas 6 as well.* love ya Macy! * Benni******
Date:
01 Dec 2004
Time:
19:00:19
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Hi! Kate (Bogacki) Flournoy, Class of 1970 living in Augusta, Georgia. Enjoy the website and would love to hear from old school chums! Let's catch up on the last 35 or so years! Sometimes, it just seems like yesterday, doesn't it?! Email me at
Flournoy8@Comcast.net , I'd love to hear from y'all! I'm just a 16 year old girl stuck in a 52 year old body! How about you?
Date:
02 Dec 2004
Time:
15:26:45
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The mine picture is behind Leventhals but the time frame cant be 1950-60. I played on the shaft as a kid and that area around there was where Superior Motors had their cars. Somebody was selling an older picture of that shaft on Ebay a little while back.
The building in the background was Woolworths.
Date:
04 Dec 2004
Time:
18:39:13
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same to you
Date:
06 Dec 2004
Time:
21:44:35
Comments
the address for the FIRST ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH IS
wrong .it should be listed as prospect st.
THANK YOU
Date:
06 Dec 2004
Time:
21:44:41
Comments
the address for the FIRST ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH IS
wrong .it should be listed as prospect st.
THANK YOU
Date:
08 Dec 2004
Time:
01:11:33
Comments
Enjoy reading all the comments about the area, especially from our seniors. Class of 78, now living in South Carolina after 20 years in the Air Force. Great memories growing up there.
guy chapura gchapura@sc.rr.com
Date:
10 Dec 2004
Time:
10:45:27
Comments
Outstanding.Brings back wonderful memories!
Date:
13 Dec 2004
Time:
18:06:37
Comments
looking for a Margaret Snyder from35 years ago who would spend some of her summer in Addison Ny
Date:
14 Dec 2004
Time:
16:23:09
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It's great to see that Nanticoke has a web page. I lived in Nanticoke as a kid from 1964 to 1978; this has sure brought back a lot of memories and names! I have an old Eddie Day and TNT 45 RPM record -- his cover of a "Whiter Shade of Pale" -- and was a student of his back in second grade. I remember singing "Rockin' Robin" and "Windy" in the chorus, and "El Gato" in class, where he'd play his keyboard. Ay Carumba!
smir1md@yahoo.com
Date:
18 Dec 2004
Time:
13:55:52
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What a great web page! I graduated from NHS in 1954 and moved to California a few years later. I've been back many times and always look forward to Stookie's. It's nice to read about other's memories of the Hill St. Playground, Sans Souci, the Rex theater (a movie, cartoon, short subject, and the news for only 12 cents!)and the State theater which seemed so elegant with it's red plush interior and the wonderful MGM musicals. And St.Francis Church, Fuller's ice cream parlor, Diamond's candy. Sorry I couldn't make our 50th reunion. I can be reached at
JoanW313@yahoo.com
Date:
23 Dec 2004
Time:
05:12:52
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Hi
Does anybody know how many seats the state theater had? The site where it was looks so small as to what I remember the inside to be.
Date:
26 Dec 2004
Time:
05:45:40
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My name is June Dobbs and I am looking to move into the area. I think your town is a beautiful place. My e-mail address is
june112470@yahoo.com
Date:
27 Dec 2004
Time:
16:43:03
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I am trying to locate a Carol Donchez who lived in Lansdale pa. in 1986. I think she lives in Nanticoke pa. Can anyone help? I am
Vjenkins1@aol.com . Thank you.
Date:
28 Dec 2004
Time:
16:24:25
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I came across this site looking for sometning else. But since I'm here, is there anyone out there from the class of 68. I sent a Christmas card to the class president this month and it was returned. Need input! Also interested in when next reunion will be.
gpc@trynetics.com
29 Dec 2004
Time:
13:47:37
Comments
FRANK BZIK DIED EARLY THIS YEAR, HIS BELOVED WIFE THERESA ANDERSON BZIK DIED DEC. 19, 2004 IN SACRAMENTO CA.
Date:
29 Dec 2004
Time:
19:49:45
Comments
ANYBODY REMEMBER SCOOP'S DUGOUT ON MARKET ST. WHAT A CAST OF CHARACTERS HUNG OUT THERE
Date:
01 Jan 2005
Time:
19:10:08
Comments
state theater, remember it was L shaped. The theater was the back lot behind the cove.
Date:
03 Jan 2005
Time:
18:05:06
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I remember Scoops on Market St. well. The best pool-shooters in the area played there. It was a great location in the center of town, close to the park and the bus stop. On any given night it had more local characters meeting there than anywhere else in Nanticoke. Jim Modla 1956
JL@modla.us
Date:
04 Jan 2005
Time:
05:04:43
Comments
Happy New Year to everyone. Anyone from the East Side of town? Enjoyed growing up there. Remember all the kids I hung around with when I was young and into my teens. Was friends with Kathy Bogacki, Chrissy Yatsko, my cousins Stan & Frankie Jankowski, Suzanne Grabowski, Andy Wydra, Steve & Karen Tarnowski, Frances Glova, Lynn Edmonds, Mike Tkatch, Bobby Foux, Cynthia McCue, Maria Galabinski, Genie Pilecki, and Ricky May who I ended up dating for awhile.
Seems like only yesterday that we were sleighriding, playing with our hula hoops and Barbie dolls, picking horsechestnuts,
and riding our bikes around the vocational school on Washington St.
Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski
Email: Polaris02@aol.com
Date:
04 Jan 2005
Time:
21:20:29
Comments
To the Nanticoke H.S. Class of 1965
The year 2005 marks the 40th year of our graduation from Nanticoke H.S.
No formal plans have been made for a 40th reunion as of this date but several members of the class would like to know if anyone would like to get together for an informal get together sometime this year . No time or place has been selected for this informal reunion to date but this coming spring has been discussed as a possible time.
If you would like to get together with some of your fellow classmates let us know at the following email address
johnp4647@aol.com Pass this info on to any class member that you come in contact with who may not see this but would like to join us.
From
John "Pinto " Piontkowski ,Rich "Pendel "Pendolphia
Ron "Koobs " Kozak, John "J.P." Meck, Paul "Skinny Warchal , Bob "Klunk " Sands .
Date:
06 Jan 2005
Time:
06:21:16
Comments
Hi,
My name is John J. Rynkiewicz and I am the Grandson of John & Mary Rynkiewicz who resided on 239 East Broad St., Nanticoke, PA. My Grandfather died of Black Lung Disease on Jun 9, 1943 and was 56 at the time of his death, he was a coal miner born in Russia/Poland around 9 Nov 1887. He married Mary Hyduck born in Austria in 1893, she died in 1957 and both are burried in the Holy Trinity Cemetery. At the time of my grandmothers death she resided at 245 Railroad St., Nanticoke, PA. They had five children, Helen (1910); Henry (1912) Joseph (1914 My Father); Edward (1917) and Walter (1918). I'm trying to findout if my Grandfather had any brothers and sisters when he immigrated into the U.S. around 1903/04. Hopefully someone will read this and have documentation and or photos to share with me. I have found my Grandparents via a 1920 Census where their names were mis-spelled as RANCAVAGE. They list all 5 children and the Grandparents resideing on Diamond St at the time of the 7 Jan 1920 census was taken. Their neighbors on Diamond St. were a family by the name of Stanley(28) & Josephine(22) Zbiersjewski with sons Stanley Jr (4) and Joseph (2) and on the other side of my Grandparents was a family named Bruno(32) & Lottie(25)Sonygelske with Pearl(6), Edward(4) and Joseph(2). Any pictures and or birth/death or land certificates greatly appreciated. I can be reached via email
JJRYnk@hotmail.com Appreciate all the help in advance from anyone. One more side note! I have received from PA Vitals my Grandfathers death certificate. On this document it states his father's name was Andrew. It list his mother's name and place of birth as "unknow" as most likely my Grandmother did not know her name at the time of my grandfather's death or just was too upset to remember it? I need help in finding out who she was and where she was from?
Thanks
John J. Rynkiewicz
Date:
06 Jan 2005
Time:
17:40:28
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Claude,
Are your related to Whittier Franklin Sprinkel, who married Doris Mae Renshaw? She and I ware 1st cousins once removed.
Please reply to vellis@jps.net Thank you.
Tina Ellis
Date:
14 Jan 2005
Time:
19:12:16
Comments
I am trying to find out in anyone has any pictures of a band by the name of GYPSY BODEE. They were the first band to play a concert in the gym of the new high school, they also performed a concert in the Nanticoke Armory. I was there and there were quite of few people taking pictures at both performances. If any one remembers way back when and by chance a picture or two might have servived through the years; I really would like to get a copy of it. Nanticoke will always be home to me.
wiggs@allvantage.com
Date:
15 Jan 2005
Time:
08:09:54
Comments
does anyone remember the softball team the BEERCOX'S??? they were awsome!! hey guy's..
Date:
15 Jan 2005
Time:
13:17:50
Remote User:
Comments
Does anyone have any information on the class of 1980 having a 25th reunion?
Date:
16 Jan 2005
Time:
18:06:56
Comments
Who holds the cemetery records for the Polish National Cemetery in Nanticoke and where would I write?
Thanks so much!
Linda cyers@aol.com
Date:
18 Jan 2005
Time:
09:28:01
Comments
VERY GOOD SITE, I LOVE IT, IMO GUY WAKA PASS, GREAT SITE. I DON LAND HERE. EMAIL:
IMO@ABA.COM .
Date:
21 Jan 2005
Time:
06:06:21
Comments
To: Marie Hajduk Ronczka. Is there a possibility that you are related to Mary Hyduck? She was my Grandmother and she also had a sisternamed Margaret who lived in Plains, PA. I'm not sure of the spelling of Hajduk so there may be some significance in the name? Please email as you didn't leave your email address for anyone to contact you.
JJRynk@hotmail.com (John J. Rynkiewicz)
Date:
21 Jan 2005
Time:
10:46:15
Comments
my father, william olszewski, was born in glen lyon, pa. jan 10, 1899. my grandfather, ignacy, built the Catholic church in glen lyon. my grandmother, waleria, died 1908 and is buried in glen lyon. any information concering the family will be appreciated.
wolszewski@msn.com
Date:
25 Jan 2005
Time:
06:50:50
Comments
To: Marie Hajduk Ronczka
From: John J. Rynkiewicz
John: This is a long shot. I found a marriage record at the courthouse. The spelling is way off but here it is:#53983
John Vancavage a laborer Born in Russia. Resides Nanticoke, PA not related and not married before
TO Mary Haydok Born in Austria. Resides Plainsville, PA at home and not married before.
Issued 15 Nov. 1909 consent of Boltick Haydok, he resides in Plainsville, PA.
NO RETURN so it does not tell what church or what priest married them
Plainsville, PA is the north side of Wilkes Barre on this side of the river going toward Port Blancard & Pittston.
I tried to find a naturlization papers but the books are not always in any order as to date or names so you have to look all through the R's and if it was a V then that letter.
There seems to be a Peter & Felix, could these be his brothers. Felix was living in Luzerne, Pa.
Julianna, Nanticoke Historical Soc.
I was also told by my cousin Loretta that Grandma Rynkiewicz (Hyduck) had two sisters. Margaret married Thomas Kilagaski and Catherine married Charles Michalski. Any more information on the Hyduck's will be forth-comming. I will be visiting Nanticoke in the Spring of 2005 and hope to visit the court house and try and find my Grandparents immigration papers.
John J. RYnkiewicz (The Grandson) JJRynk@hotmail.com
Date:
25 Jan 2005
Time:
09:54:10
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My name is stanley farr I Live in tunkhannock PA.
My e-mail address is farrsj@ptd.net .
I would like to know more about nanticoke since my ancestry seems to have a lot of background in naticoke. The Name I am looking for is Col. washington lee and any of his ancestrs to date.
THANK YOU
STAN
Date:
25 Jan 2005
Time:
18:54:09
Comments
Great site, i used to visit my Aunt Josie in this town. I stumbled upon this by accident. I was a little guy but rember being in your city when you won the state basketball title I think it was in 1961?
Kasey Moreland, Clevland Ohio
Date:
26 Jan 2005
Time:
12:18:32
Comments
Great site, I wish you the best with it. I am a graduate of 77. Is there anyone out there?
Rich Jackson rkjwriter@epix.net
Date:
28 Jan 2005
Time:
09:43:21
Comments
Hi...we are fellow Nanticokians....we go to alot of ur games Bye
Date:
02 Feb 2005
Time:
18:17:51
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VERY NICE WEB. I AM CHESTER OJEWICZ BORN AND RAISED IN GLEN LYON. WORKED IN 6 SHAFT. GRADUATED FROM NEWPORT TOWNSHIP HS. 1933. I WOULD LIKE TO SAY HELLO TO ANY OF MY FELLOW GRADS OR THEIR FAMILIES. I KNOW IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME AGO BUT WE HAD A NICE BUNCH THAT GRADUATED. MY ADDRESS IS
COJLITH@ACCESS-4-FREE.COM
Date:
04 Feb 2005
Time:
10:38:42
Comments
whats that funeral homes name on mosier st in nanticoke
Date:
06 Feb 2005
Time:
07:36:33
Comments
Does anyone remember Memorial Day years ago when they would have the small white crosses in the
Macgregor's parking lot and Gloria Honabach would sing and there would be a parade? Do they still shoot guns off in the cemetaries on that day? And remember there being a playground somewhere where the schools are at with a large pool. And Easter egg hunts were the new homes are built now on the East Side.
Loved eating those chocolate ice cream eclairs we got at Ruminski's store on Prospect St. And Marty's and Stuccio's pizza that I ate growing up. And the candy store on Washington St. across from the Hose House where I would go with my Dad and buy all that penny candy and comic books.
And West Side Playground that had that crazy barbell ride. Is it still there? And how about flying kites in March where the College is now.
What a wonderful place to grow up. Loved reading all the comments. Brought back so many great memories.
Date:
07 Feb 2005
Time:
23:25:15
Comments
64 YEARS AGO I WAS BORN IN NANTICOKE.IN 1952 WE MOVED TO FLORIDA.MY GODMOTHER WANDA MARGOLSKI DIED UP THERE YEARS AGO, I OFFTEN WONDER IF ANY OF HER FAMILY ARE STILL THERE.RAYMOND L KOTCH.17027 AKINS DR. SPRING HILL FL. 34610 E-MAIL
kotchj@MSNTV-NET
Date:
08 Feb 2005
Time:
18:47:03
Comments
Hello,
My name is George Reese, Class of 1961, Plymouth High School. I was attempting to find some web sites for Plymouth and stumbled on yours. My wife, Marianne (Weremcyk) Reese was in Class of 1960. I joined the service in 1961, right after high school and made of career of the Army. We now live in LA (Lower Alabama). It's nice to visit sites from back home. Take care, George
Date:
09 Feb 2005
Time:
05:07:48
Comments
THE FUNERAL HOME ON MOSIER STREET WAS PETE MATIEKIEWSCZ'S. IT IS NO LONGER A FUNERAL HOME. IT IS A RESIDENTIAL HOME NOW.
Date:
17 Feb 2005
Time:
07:39:57
Comments
I have family buried in Edge Hill cemetary. This past weekend I went up to their grave sites, what a disgrace. That place looks all run down, trash everywhere, you can't even drive on the roads for all the potholes. I almost fell into one grave that was cover by a piece of plywood, it was an old plot that had settled and caved. The people buried in this cemetary deserve alot better than that. Who owns and runs this place? Why is it like this? It is a very sad site. Why not have a fundraiser and/or have the scouts and other volunteers help clean this place up? I live down in the Philly-burbs and I would be willing to come help with the clean up. I know others have to be diguisted by the way Edge hill looks. Our ancestors deserve better!
Date:
18 Feb 2005
Time:
05:50:35
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Hi! Found this site by accident and really enjoyed it!!! I have many fond memories of Nanticoke growing up and visiting my Great Grandmother Agnes Lentz. Does anyone have information on this family or remember them? They were Leon and Agnes Lentz, and live on 7 Orchard Street. Their Children were: Edward, Leon, Irene, Genevieve, John, Sylvester, Naomi, and Norbert. They owned a Tailor(Millinery)? shop on Market St..Agnes maiden name was Tutaj.They are buried in Holy Trinity Cememtary I'm trying to gather any info anyone might have, as the trail has run cold...any links to vital statistics locally??...GREAT Site!!! please e-mail to:
bjstampler@peoplepc.com Thanks!
Date:
18 Feb 2005
Time:
09:30:38
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Well, our boys have been home for over two weeks now, and it was good to see they got a better reception than some of our other brothers-in-arms.. WELCOME HOME, 109th !!!!! GOD BLESS !!!!!
Date:
22 Feb 2005
Time:
06:49:48
Comments
Just as an added memory: I've read throgh your wonderfull page, and wondered if anyone remembered the Rosebush Saloon??? I remember that during our family reunions everyone used to sneak over there at night after my Great Grandmother went to bed. This was a right of passage in our family as it meant you were finally got to go when you were considered an adult...Shheesh!!! only in our family....or only in Nanticoke...thanks everyone for bringing up fond memeories even though I'm the only family member left!!
bjstampler@peoplepc.com
Date:
23 Feb 2005
Time:
11:52:41
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i thought it was a funny story about the rosebush saloon. my grandparents , helen and stanly owned the bar . i was sad to see it go since it stood there what seems like forever. i was lucky enough to get a 5ft piece of the old bar and i often wonder how many people sat at it through the years
Date:
24 Feb 2005
Time:
05:16:10
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RE: The Rosebush. It sat 2 doors down behind my Great grandparents house. To answer your question, probably thousands sat at that bar....all my family!!!
bjstampler@peoplepc.com
Date:
24 Feb 2005
Time:
17:00:14
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I THOUGHT THIS WAS A VERY INTERESTNG SITE, BOTH INFORMATIVE AND COMICAL. YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB. JRW. GNA. 78
Date:
24 Feb 2005
Time:
18:12:55
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I'm just starting to look over the site. My grandpa (same name) lived there all his life. I spent parts of my summers with him and grandma as a small child, nothing but fond memories. I'll be coming by in mid March from California for two days to show my family around.
Anthony M Zabiegalski (III) sierrasleuth@sbcglobal.net
Date:
26 Feb 2005
Time:
08:04:35
Comments
hello, this is for jrw class of 78. what is your name? i graduated in 78 to.
Date:
26 Feb 2005
Time:
08:08:58
Comments
hi, my son recently returned from iraq with the 109th b. btry.after the welcome home ceremony at the high school we were standing outside the gym when a eldery gentleman came up to my son and thanked him for a job well done.i dont think i was ever so prouder of my son.welcome home 109th and thank you for a job well done.
Date:
27 Feb 2005
Time:
07:45:58
Comments
Hi,
My name is Teresa Sweeney, my email is tess459@yahoo.com
. I am interested in getting a newspaper from the Alden area dated 4/15/1935. It is my Mom's 70th birthday I thought she would get a kick out of seeing it. Does anyone know where I could get a copy of one? I would greatly appreciate it. Also she graduated from Newport Township highschool,I think the year is 1953. I would gladly pay to get a copy of a year book or to rent one.
Thanks!
Tess Sweeney
Date:
03 Mar 2005
Time:
14:45:20
Comments
Great website!
Just got a call from Jim "Ace" Modla regarding the class of '56 reunion.
Got on the web site, and saw references to the pool hall, where I won a little, and lost a lot at 'pills.'
I only got to Nanticoke in my sophomore year, but graduated in '56, and so many people impacted my life. Stretch, who was my basketball coach, influenced me and my close to 40 years of coaching BB. Miss Boyle, my favorite English teacher, was one of the reasons I went into teaching as a career. Miss Smith, Spanish, was fantastica.
Obviously, all my teammates and classmates made my two+ years there a wonderful experience. WE didn't have to watch "Happy Days," on TV. We lived them.
God willing, in August of '06,' I'll be heading back to Wilkes Barre from North Branford, Ct. for that 50th.
Marty Musket
hoop capt '56 mfxm@hotmail.com
Date:
03 Mar 2005
Time:
16:42:05
Comments
hello 1933 newporttwnsp high school grads. IS JIMMY JEFFERIES STILL AROUND. THE LAST I HEARD WAS THAT HE WAS IN
ARUBA-COJLITH@ACCESS-4-FREE..COM
I LIKE YOUR WEB BUT I WISH SOME PEOPLE FROM GLEN LYON WOULD GET ON IT-CHE OJEWICZ
Date:
07 Mar 2005
Time:
11:08:04
Comments
My Dad just passed away, he was a catcher with the Wanamie Oilers & on the Bklyn Dodgers Farm Team. His name is Bernard Hillan. We found some of his baseball contracts and a letter from the Dodger's coach, Jake Ritter, I believe, wherein he mentioned someone named "Pow-Wow". Does anyone know who this might be?
Date:
07 Mar 2005
Time:
20:28:37
Comments
Robert C. Blean
New Kensington Pa.
Now in Cypress, Ca 90630
If any Bleans are still there I would like to hear from them.
Date:
08 Mar 2005
Time:
07:49:11
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For Robert C Blean 2028 entry 07 Mar 05: G. G. Blean is listed in my old telephone CD at 1214 Kenneth Ave. New Kensington, PA 15068 tel. (724) 335-1853. Good Luck.
N4LZX@Knology.net
Date:
12 Mar 2005
Time:
18:54:52
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I found your site while researching my family history. What a great resource! My father, Peter Barna, was born in the Hanover section of Nanticoke in 1914 and grew up on Espy Street. He lived there until he joined the Army Air Force around 1944.
My grandfather, Alex (Lesko) Barna had a brother named Michael and he also had a sister. Michael definitely lived in Pennsylvania and may have lived in Nanticoke around the turn of the century. If anyone is researching the Barna family or the Kaminska family originally from Tylawa, Kamionka and Zawadka Rymanowska (formerly in Austria) I'd love to share research information. My e-mail address is
kathyanne_b@yahoo.com .
Thanks for a great site--It's nice to see folks taking such pride in my dad's hometown.
Date:
13 Mar 2005
Time:
13:52:49
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Kathyanne entry at 12 Mar 2005 has an improper address and email will noit be delivered to address shown. I have info to send you if you will send me your proper email
addfess. N4LZX@Knology.net
Date:
13 Mar 2005
Time:
14:45:14
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Hi. My grandparents operated Skirchak & Sons on Ridge Street. They sold candy, pepperoni, cigarettes, tobacco, etc. They made house deliveries too. I think it opened in about 1947 and closed in the early 1950's. Does anyone know how I can find out what years it was in operation for sure and the exact address on Ridge Street? Does anyone remember this store? Any help is greatly appreciated.
ShortyLis625@yahoo.com
Date:
16 Mar 2005
Time:
04:01:54
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Hi Bill,
Tell your father, Frank Gushock said hello.
I lived at 19 Lommis Park from 1954-1963
Send me soom pictures of the NOW Loomis Park..
Frank
Date:
20 Mar 2005
Time:
05:13:42
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I resided at 117 West Enterprise Street. I graduated from Newport Township High School, Class of 1942. My Maiden name was Dorothy Shimko. I would be interested in hearing from my classmates.
My Email Address is: WanamiePA117@aol.com
Date:
22 Mar 2005
Time:
09:15:38
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Hello, I am also doing family research. My surnames would be ECKROTE, BUCHANAN, LINCINBILGAR, MCQUOWN. I spent many summmer's in the area and to this day still enjoy coming home! If you are related to any of the surnames listed please email
Sharelli@aol.com I also have a family web site if you care to check it out. The address is http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/genealogy/index.html
I look forward to hearing from any long lost relatives. Have a great day
Sharon
Date:
25 Mar 2005
Time:
13:40:55
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Nanticoke was a great place to grow up, I graduated with the Class of 1969. My husband and I were in town and ate at Nardozzo's Pizzaria last spring,the pizza is still great even though Danny has passed on and not there making it anymore. I almost could see him sitting at "his " spot at the table. It was as if time stood still for that moment, so many fond memories of my old neighborhood as I grew up on Railroad Street. Going to the State Theater for Saturday matinees, I remember town being so busy on weekends and holidays, we needed a policeman to help us cross at the corner by Woolworths. The stores would be closed on Good Fridays till after the church services were over, then people would come to town and do their Easter shopping, I remember all the flowers outside of Woolworths if the weather was nice. Also the Salvation Army bell ringer on the corner too at Christmas. (Now they can't ring bells.) I remember the Memorial Day crosses back by McGregors too. Hearing the church bells ringing throughout the neighborhoods as we walked along, sitting in the park Sunday afternoons eating ice cream. Diamond's chocolates....the best in town ! I am glad I grew up there.
kuren@epix.net
Date:
25 Mar 2005
Time:
13:46:43
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Sharelli@aol.com
Mar.25 '05
My husband was born & raised in Newport Center,Pa.Had an aunt(mary etta belles)married to Ben McQuown.Don't know much about any members of the family other than they had 3 children.They are buried in the newport
cemetery.Ruth75@webtv.net
Date:
28 Mar 2005
Time:
13:15:40
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I am trying to locate carol donchez who lived in Lansdale pa. from 1977 to ? She was married to Sonny Donchez from bethlehem pa.I may be reached at
vjenkins1@aol.com . Any info would be appreciated. She had a daughter Cheryl Rishko who would be about 34 now.
Date:
28 Mar 2005
Time:
16:48:16
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Hi
Does Stookey's ship state wide?
Date:
02 Apr 2005
Time:
07:40:19
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I was born in Nanticoke on October 14, 1940 to Nicholas and Irene (nee Zdancewicz) Negosh. My parents left for Long Island in 1941. I am interested in all information regarding my family, and in Nanticke history, from 1875 to 1940, as well.
My dad was a miner at 12 years old. His father had died when he was two. there were six children in his family. My mother was one of 13 children.
My maternal grandfather also died as a result of a minig accident in 1926.
Thank you for presenting such a thorough profile of your city. Mom, who is 97, had a happy childhood there.
Rene Negosh McDonald
rm.opal@verizon.net
Hi My Friends and Family in my favorite city in the world -- Nanticoke:
Any news about the Magnosi family would be greatly appreciated. My father Vincent Anthony Magnosi used to write a column for the Nanticoke and Wilkes Barre Newspapers called "Sharps & Flats". If anyone has any old newspapers (circa 1936 - 1942), I will buy them from you. My e-mail address is
mdm07261945@sbcglobal.net or you can reach me via U.S. Mail at 9275 North Church Drive, Apt. 301, Parma Heights, OH 44130 -- Thank you.
Date:
11 Apr 2005
Time:
12:35:51
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I am trying to see if any one knows of a funeral home named: Drapiewski Funeral Home, several family memebers passed through there and I am looking for records. the different family names are John Stortz, Lottie Kuchta, and Reddell and Rydlewicz. please contact me at
jagr1pooh@netzero.net my name is Robert Reddell
Date:
14 Apr 2005
Time:
03:00:03
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Drapiewski Funeral Home is now Lohman's on E. Green St. in Nanticoke. Most of my family was buried from there.
Date:
20 Apr 2005
Time:
20:05:07
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Would the person who wrote "My family came from Nanticoke,PA. My great Aunt was Viola Beckley...Evan Sr's siblings were William G, John D and Henry D EDMUNDS..." please contact me? I am
the granddaughter of Evan EDMUNDS Sr.
Thank you. barbara_stolz@verizon.net
Date:
22 Apr 2005
Time:
13:44:14
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Hi, this is a great site! I was born in Nanticoke in 1941. We moved away when I was small and this site makes it possible for me to get familar with the area where I was born and provide other useful information. Thanks,
Judy Kyttle Culver
Date:
26 Apr 2005
Time:
05:23:53
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Lindsey Otway,heyy nanticokians i lived here ALL my life now 13 years old born and raised here and i will keep growing here in northeastern Pa,i love u Nanticoke,pa!!
Date:
26 Apr 2005
Time:
13:19:45
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I'm interested in any information on Kuchenbecker's residing in the Nanticoke area. My ancestors Edward Kuchenbecker and Pauline Micheleski settled in Naticoke upon arriving from Germany. If anyone has any info please contact me at
kurkk@losrios.edu
Date:
28 Apr 2005
Time:
11:46:27
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When is the class of 75 reunion....anyone planning?
Date:
28 Apr 2005
Time:
11:47:18
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When is the class of 75 reunion....anyone planning?
John Maynard and karen Hussein karen.hussein@eds.com
Date:
28 Apr 2005
Time:
20:13:59
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eddie austin where are you? we miss you at the resturant. love,lynn,lisa,leah,missy,sue,jackie and the gang. you will always have a job here.
Date:
02 May 2005
Time:
14:51:37
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Can you tell me when is the nanticoke music fest coming what dates. is there going to any good bands this year.
thank you ,
Holly
Date:
07 May 2005
Time:
18:59:22
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Hello,
I'm sending you a picture of my Parents Wedding around 1912 in Nanticoke. The photographer was Powloski at the Rex Theater.
Is it possible to post this picture on your site. Please rsvp to me at suncitybabcie@aol.com
Thanks,
Irene Scavone
Date:
07 May 2005
Time:
19:00:24
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Hello again,
My maiden was Krysiuk - not Scavone.
Thank you,
Irene Krysiuk
12 May 2005
Time:
08:16:10
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there will be no music fest this year in nanticoke.it was cancelled due to the fact that no one wanted to organize and run it.just another nail in the coffin. how many are left?
Date:
25 May 2005
Time:
11:02:45
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my nane is CHESTER OJEWICZ. I AM A 1933 NEWPORT HS GRAD. I WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH MY FELLOW GRADS OR THEIR FAMILY TO REVIEW WHAT HAS HAPPENED SCINCE THEN. HI GUYS -TAKE TIME TO GIVE ME SOME INFO.-
COJLITH@NETZERO.NET I LIKE THE WEB SITE BUT I WISH MORE PEOPLE FROM GLEN LYON USED IT. HELLO BEYO
MORUCCI-CHESTER
Date:
01 Jun 2005
Time:
11:43:14
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Hey Nanticoke:
My name is Joe Skirchak and I am a 1965 Graduate of Hanover High School. I lived in Nanticoke from approximately 1977 until March 1979. During that time frame, I was employed by the City of Nanticoke as the Director of Rehabilitation for Nanticoke Community Development. I have very fond memories of my tenure in Nanticoke. I played a lot of baseball for Nanticoke Senior Teeners, the West Side Club, Sheatown Ramblers and Arnie's Cafe in Wanamie to name a few. I welcome contact with any of my old friends. I may be reached on-line at
bjsgballs@aol.com I currently live in Texas.
Date:
01 Jun 2005
Time:
18:59:00
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Looking for any information on the EDMUNDS family from 1870's to the present. David J Edmunds,his wife Mary A Edmunds and other family members are buried in the Nanticoke Cemetery. Mary A Edmunds was a member of the Nebo Baptist Church. One of David and Mary's three sons, Henry D Edmunds, owned a store. His wife, Elizabeth, was also known as Lizzie. Thank you.
barbara_stolz@verizon.net
Date:
04 Jun 2005
Time:
18:53:48
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Childhood memories of visiting San Souci Park from Glen Lyon,with my mom-Joan Namowicz, grandmother Frances Namowicz, aunt Lottie Broza and cousin Theresa, in the mid 1940's. Good times.
Thank you for this website.
Barbara
Date:
10 Jun 2005
Time:
11:51:27
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I would like to know how to locate a friend who is a roman catholic priest and has been transferred so many times. I have lost contact with him and would like to know how to go about finding him,. any ideaa? thank you very much.. My e-mail address is
fiat55@hotmail.com thanks again
Date:
18 Jun 2005
Time:
03:08:40
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hello , just a quick note we are moving up to nanicoke from palmerton pa , we have saw your web page for the town looks nice we now live in a small town and we as a family injoy the quite and low crime rate, i hope we like it as well as we like palmerton, thx the xanders
Date:
21 Jun 2005
Time:
13:58:01
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Hello Nanticoke! I was born there in 1947 and moved to NJ in 1952, I have been living in Florida since 1975.
My parents were Rose and William Welgoss. My father's paretnts were Peter and Mary (Hranychna)Welgoss who immigrated from Austria to Nanticoke on April 17, 1896. My father had 8 brothers and 3 sisters who lived in Nanticoke. My grandfather worked in the mines and died young. My grandmother lived in a converted houseboat in Scelpentown, she was also the area midwife. She delivered my brother Stephen as the doctor was a little late, but he arrived in time to cut the cord. Her oldest daughter Ann married William Calinski and also lived on Lower Broadway, my parents build their house directly behind my grandmother's place. My Uncle George lived behind my Aunt Ann. I spent many weekends visiting them up until the time that I moved to Florida in 1975. Both had a lot of damage from the flood that swept through there, my parents and I spent a lot of time helping them clean up. I didn't much like the bologna sandwiches given out by the Red Cross.
My mother was Rose Pitz (also spelled Pycz) and her father had a butcher shop on Green Street. She had two brothers, Ignacius and Anthony and one sister, Agnes (Maholski). My parents were married in 1932 at St. Mary's church. They got married "on the sly" because the families didn't like each other. Their honeymoon consisted of taking their best man and maid of honor to Stookies for barbicue. My father quit school at age 12 when his father died and got a job hauling freight with a horse and wagon. He later became "the ice man" delivering ice all around Nanticoke. That's how he met my mom. It almost didn't have a happy ending, he waved to her as she was sitting on the front porch and she didn't wave back. Fortunately, he later found out it was her Aunt Cecelia Grabinski (they were the same age and looked like twins) so fortunately for me and my brothers, they got together. My father went on to drive a taxi (during prohibition he delivered bootleg hooch to the speakeasies), he also drove bus, owned a gas station and owned the roller skating rink. When the economy got really bad in the 50's my father went to NJ and got a job in Singers in Elizabeth and we moved shortly thereafter. After leaving Singers, my father went to work for General Motors in Linden NJ and retired from there. My mother worked for Scherings and also retired. About that time I moved to Florida and the folks sold the house and joined me. My father passed away in 1983 and my mom in 1992. I haven't been to Nanticoke since 1975, but next time I fly "up North", I'm going to visit. Unfortunately, I won't be able to get a meal at the Blue Bird and I guess Diamond's is gone. I do remember that anyone from Scelpintown was sort of looked down upon, but the people I knew from that neighborhood were hardworking, fine people.
The Welgoss Clan consisted of: Peter, Ann (Calinski), Andrew, Michael, John, Mary (Vengloski), George, Stephen, Nicholas and Julia (Weiner). Thanks for the opportunity to share a little of my family history.
deborahwelgoss@att.net
Date:
21 Jun 2005
Time:
22:18:34
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HI my name is Stephen Kocaj- I'm looking for anyone who knew Hank, Leonard, or Edward Kocaj who grew up in Nanticoke. They were born in the 1920's. Edward is My Grandfather who past away when I was 2 years old- Thanks, Steve
kocaj58@msn.com
Date:
23 Jun 2005
Time:
11:12:28
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Looking for an old pal of mine, Frank Dudinski, does anybody have any information? email me at
cherrp@cch.com
Date:
26 Jun 2005
Time:
08:41:52
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Great website. Am doing a bit of research on the Nanticoke area as part of my genealogical research. My father was born here, as were his parents. Does anyone know of an old store that used to be in existence called "Hodick's"? I'm trying to find out any kind of information about this store (my grandmother was a Hodick), including where it was located, years it was in operation, what type of store it was ... If anyone has any information I'd love to hear from you at
OMcHodoy@aol.com Thanks!
Date:
27 Jun 2005
Time:
10:18:30
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Thank you for this site. I am looking for a gentleman who lived in Nanticoke. His name is Ron Kozak. I served in the Army with him in 1967-68 both in Calif. and Viet Nam in the 544th. I was wondering if he was still in your area.
Bob Schad at TURGON57@YAHOO.COM
Date:
28 Jun 2005
Time:
14:00:27
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nice could i put this on my website to get yours known thank you very interesting . margaret hendrickson
Date:
28 Jun 2005
Time:
20:51:30
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Fond memories of the numerous visits to my grandmother's house on Espy Street (first house to the left of the old fire house) from around 1963 through 19??:
"Sittin' the porch"; hearing the fire house horn go off each evening at ??:00pm; walking to Pelas' store to buy some candy; hot & spicy blue crabs brought home from the bar across the street; hikes up into the mountains to the reservoir--eating wild berries on the way; shoveling coal from the basement to stoke the fire in the stove; learning that "garbage" is called "rubbish"...
I'm sure the details are fading, but the memories are still there. It's been many many years since my last visit. Is the old firehouse on Espy Street still there--I believe it was somewhere near Espy and Front Street on the east side of the street? I'm thinking the bar across the street might now be "Ruby's"? If anyone can take pictures of that area and send them to me, I'd appreciate seeing what it looks like now. I'd love to see the house right to the left of the old firehouse, too.
rjnm@hotmail.com
Date:
29 Jun 2005
Time:
21:17:16
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Hey Nanticoke class of 1963. Will we ever have another reunion?I can't remember the last time we had one.
It will be 45 years in 2008.We aren't getting younger.
Jim Turley Walnut,Calif. jturley@rhpeterson.com
Date:
03 Jul 2005
Time:
16:26:43
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Hello~ I was born in Nanticoke in 1941. I would love to have a picture of the Hospital where I was born. Does anyone have a picture that you could e-mail me? This is a great site,thanks.
Judy Kyttle Culver nculver123@comcast.net
its been a long time since I sent in my partents wedding pic and haven't seen it on the site .what happened.thank you
Irene Krysiuk suncitybabcie@aol.com
Date:
06 Jul 2005
Time:
16:29:41
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x-5c811a5441da1ceaa7a66ff94ba01d47-x Good work, nice webpage.
Date:
07 Jul 2005
Time:
06:16:38
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i AM TRYING TO GET A YEARBOOK 1945 FROM NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL FOR Walter Kanjorski who graduated from that class
we HAD A LETTER FROM HIS COUSIN THAT SAID WE MIGHT BE able TO GET ONE I beleive she had recently bought 0one.
Any information for us would be appreciated
Elizabeth Kanjorski
Date:
08 Jul 2005
Time:
11:44:01
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o-5c811a5441da1ceaa7a66ff94ba01d47-o Very good work, nice webpage.
Date:
09 Jul 2005
Time:
05:32:41
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I have good reason to believe that some of my ancestors emigrated from Wales to nanticoke in the mid-1870s. Are any of their ancesters still living in or around Nanticoke? It would be great to hear from anyone who knows anything about, or is a descendent of, any of the following people:
Lewis John (b. 1833, Wales) married Martha Thomas (b. 1834, Wales)in 1867, Wales. They emigrated mid-1870s.
Children of Lewis and Martha: Damaris (b. 1855, Wales - father unknown, mother Martha), Elizabeth (b. 1869,Wales), William (b.1871, Wales), Mary (b. 1873, Wales), Margaret (b. 1878, Pa),Robert (b. 1881, Pa). Assumption: Damaris, Elizabeth, William and Mary emigrated with their parents in mid-1870s.
Damaris married Thomas Davies (b. ? Wales) in 1874, Wales and latterly William Jones (b. 1853, Wales) in Pa?
Children of Damaris and Thomas Davies: Morgan Davies (b. 1877,Pa). Morgan married Maude in 1902, Pa and had William Davies (b.1902, Pa), Martha (b. 1903), Thomas (b. 1907), Violet (b. 1908)
Children of Damaris and William Jones: Richard Jones (b. 1879,Pa), Elizabeth (b. 1883, Pa), Martha (b.1884, Pa), Damaris (b.1890, Pa)
Thomas Edwards (b. 1880, Pa) married Elizabeth Jones (b. 1883, Pa) and had Thomas Edwards (b. 1909), Tallie (b.1912), Richard (b. 1918), George (b. 1920).
Most of this information was obtained from the US censuses of 1880, 1900, 1910 and 1930 for Nanticoke and Plymouth Borough/Ward 2.
Kind regards
Ed (Worcestershire, England) cavasta@webtribe.net
Date:
12 Jul 2005
Time:
09:20:58
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Lots of old memories here! Joe Duncan ( an old Honey Pot boy) now in Japan.
Date:
14 Jul 2005
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13:18:07
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sept one will be 24 years, still think about her
every day..often wonder what life would have been
like with her??? really great times in nanticoke
Date:
16 Jul 2005
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06:35:47
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awsome time's in good old nanticoke!!!! kiddy city....also if anyone see's joe riely, tell him i said "hi" bobby harter
Date:
17 Jul 2005
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12:51:14
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B.C.where are you?class53.would like to hear from you one more time .Ogonts center 53/54.next year Penn State.
Date:
19 Jul 2005
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08:38:38
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Both of my parents graduated in 1946. My dad from Nanticoke HS, and my mom from Newport HS. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in selling either of these yearbooks to me. If so, please contact me. Thank you!
DianeK6754@aol.com
Date:
21 Jul 2005
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05:59:08
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donal1825@aol.com
I was born and raised in Nanticoke,1964 graduate.Someday I may return on
retirememt.
Date:
22 Jul 2005
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08:06:34
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I am currently researching for the decendants of the brother of Costantino Lorini who died after being crushed by timbers in a mine accident in 1925. The Funeral Home was Kearney Funeral Home and Costantino was buried in Saint Francis cemetery in Nanticoke. I was pleased to see that the Historical Society will do research.
Thank you for the insights. Ann Tatangelo for Giancarlo Lorini. Costantino was related to the Ruzza family and if there are still members of that family in the area I would love to hear from them at
atatangelo@hotmail.com
Date:
23 Jul 2005
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06:09:57
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Nanticoke Schools. I have a question and perhaps someone visiting here can provide me with the answer. My father Joseph T. RYnkiewicz was born in Plains, PA and his parents were John & Mary (Hajduk) Rynkiewicz who resided at 239 East Broad St. they had 5 children. Helen (1910), Henry (1912), Joseph (1914), Edward (1917) and Waletr (1918). My question is if there are any places that would have school information and possibly class pictures of these Rynkiewicz's? They went to school from around this time frame 1916 - 1935 or 38? Any information appreciated. Also, my father Joseph did 3 years in the PA National Guard prior to WW II. Probably from 1939 - 1942. Does anyone know where to check for info on the PA National Guard and if they maintained any records? God Bless and thank you in advance for any and all assistance.
John J. Rynkiewicz
Date:
23 Jul 2005
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10:00:02
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heyy this is Lindsey Otway and I live here in Nanticoke Pa all my life born and raised and I love it i gotta lot of nice friends here!I love you Nanticoke!
Date:
24 Jul 2005
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19:31:55
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Looking through some of the comments in the guestbook, I came across messages about the Rosebush. I must be related to the person who said her grandmother and grandfather owned it, because they were my Uncle Stanley and Aunt Helen. (My dad is Helen's brother, John.) Just wanted to say hi to whoever it was who wrote the message . . . I'm thinking maybe you are one of my cousin Charlie's daughters? Jan (Hiller) Rawlins
Date:
25 Jul 2005
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10:32:53
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Enjoyed your site very much. I am a member of the class of '76. If anyone from the class is out there send me an e-mail at
patti211@hotmail.com Would love to find out where everyone ended up at.
Date:
26 Jul 2005
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13:13:49
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I am William Thomas Harris, Jr born 28 July 1917 in Nanticoke State Hospital. I lived at 326 State Street and graduated NHS class of 1935. My father was head of First National Bank, my mother was Anna Mae Turner from Robert St Sheatown,my sister Margaret(Peg) taught at NHS from 1930 to about 1939.I have a zillion memories of my life in Nanticoke and the wonderful people who lived there.
Date:
27 Jul 2005
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04:11:55
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mugu i love thise site keep for beter work nigeria nothing the happen
Date:
31 Jul 2005
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15:28:25
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Hi Jan and family.I'm Charlies daughter Danielle.My dad always said you were one of his favorite cousins
Date:
03 Aug 2005
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17:19:22
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Hi Julianna, I wish to thank you for your assistance in locating the Fairchild homes and the cemetery. Since I have checked out the web site I was disappointed to find that there is no Fairchild information here. I am quite sure that Nanticoke has some info aside from the Fairchild Ass'n. And it's a shame not to share that info with others. Thank you again for your time and trouble. Mona Eaton
monae@vbe.com
Date:
05 Aug 2005
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10:07:02
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please!!!! someone has to stop the 3 stooges from doing nanticoke any more harm. first they let the company in the kanjorski building leave by not trying to work with them, and trying to get them to stay, now they want to knock down building's and spend 1.5 milllion dollars to build more office spaces that will never be used.does anyone else see how wrong this is?
Date:
09 Aug 2005
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16:15:28
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Someone very special to me grew up there and I always wondered what your town was like. Thank You for allowing me to tour your town.
D in MS
Just wondering why the Class of 1984 had no 20 yr. reunion? Was hoping to see an announcement of one but it never happened. Hope all from 84 are doing well and maybe it will come together for a 25th.
Take care all!!!!!!
John Glowaniak EagleJohn247@aol.com
Date:
21 Aug 2005
Time:
06:28:56
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If you want to find old school classmates or friends two good sites are Classmates.com and Reunion.com.
hi..who is it that wants to know where joan and steve live?
Date:
25 Aug 2005
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13:03:04
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whats your mane and no for info to be sent
Date:
26 Aug 2005
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13:06:35
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My name is Bryan Garnett. My familily (mother and father) came from Nanticoke. I still have relatives there. My dad lived at the end of West Union Street (right side). Mom live in West Nanticoke.
Date:
26 Aug 2005
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14:05:20
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Hi, Bryan Garnett! I am your mother's cousin, Millie. Hope you and your family are well.
milliez@epix.net
Date:
27 Aug 2005
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19:07:55
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my son is moving there soon i need infomation on stores
Date:
28 Aug 2005
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04:13:07
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is the class of "91" doing anything for their 25th reunion???
Date:
30 Aug 2005
Time:
20:40:08
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Hey, does anyone from the class of 1988 ever come on this site? If so, I would love to hear from you.
sdmbrandy2@lycos.com
Date:
31 Aug 2005
Time:
13:21:15
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Hi I am trying to locate a Carol Donchez who lived in Lansdale pa. from 1977 to ?. I may be reached at
vjenkins1@aol.com .Any help would be appreciated.At one time she was married to a Michael Rishko and had a daughter Cheryl who would be about 35 now. I don't remeber her maiden name.
Date:
31 Aug 2005
Time:
20:35:42
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Condolences to
Coach Gralla's family.
Jim Turley Walnut Ca
1960 and 1961 teams
Date:
05 Sep 2005
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14:14:47
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Rest in peace coach ,and thanks for setting the bar high and thus bringing the best out of me which made it possible for every thing I own and
am. John (jack) O'Donnell -foot ball 51,50,49 class 52
Date:
06 Sep 2005
Time:
00:44:35
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What happened to Flapjax( formerly the Western Pancake House)? I hear that insect infestation closed it up....is it true? Heck of a shame....was a great place to eat when Ossie owned it. The new owner must have worried about booze money rather than cleanliness.
Date:
08 Sep 2005
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12:34:40
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ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE A WEB SITE FROM THE VALLEY LIVING NOW IN FLORIDA &
FORMELY FROM GLEN LYON I LIKE TO CHECK OUT SITES ABOUT LUZERNE COUNTY; THANK YOU:
jfbutz12@earthlink.net
Date:
09 Sep 2005
Time:
20:59:40
Comments
well, I see for Labor Day people fixed up the gravesites around Nanticoke really nice with fall plantings. I hope they do not forget about All Saint's and All Soul's Day which is around the corner before we know it. I mean that is one of t he calims to international fame that the town has because I found an article about it on the one web site.
Date:
10 Sep 2005
Time:
06:05:57
Comments
I think All Saints Day was the most beautiful time in Nanticoke. I lived across from the cemetaries and loved looking at all the lit candles all night long. Remember walking through the cemetary at night with my Grandmother Mary Pomichtor and my mom lighting the candles on all the relatives graves and some friends graves to. I would walk around and light all the candles that blew out. I still go there on that day and put the large vigil candles on all the families graves. Looks like I am the only family member that still does this. Its sad to see people giving up these old traditions. So glad I kept my Catholic Faith.
Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski Polaris02@aol.com
Date:
10 Sep 2005
Time:
19:02:57
Comments
What does a ton of coal cost now? I sure wish I had that instead of natural gas out here in Wisconsin. Anybody have info on the history of the ole Riverside AC ?
Date:
11 Sep 2005
Time:
13:56:54
Comments
Joe Duncan - Are you the 1962 (approx) graduate which played for the RAMS? I remember specifically you, Harcharick, Meck and a few others busted my
hump on the football field. I remember you joined the Navy after graduation. You were the greatest ballplayer before Grevera and and after that, that was the end of football for Nanticoke's greats.
Slim Rowinski class 1963
Date:
13 Sep 2005
Time:
06:22:17
Comments
it is sad about
flapjack's. it was a nice place to eat but the owner left much to be desired. I have never heard a owner of a
business curse so much. and then give him the right to sell booze!!!! give him enough rope and he will hang himself. look who's swinging from the end of the
rope. hopefully the next owner will care about the food and not getting drunk every night.
Date:
13 Sep 2005
Time:
11:10:33
Comments
hello, my name is eddie austin and i used to work at flapjaxs for 7 years.im not here to bash the owner mike but the writing was on the wall a long time before he got a license to sell alcohol.from the way he treated his employees to the way he ran the buissness, spelled disater.there was alot of people there that cared about thier jobs but mike didnt.his attitude was you can be replaced and at a cheaper price.the revolving door just kept revolving with all the people that came and went.to leah,lynn,lisa,jackie,sue,dot,bernice,pam,tracy,joe,mike(the cook),howard,ron and steve.i miss all of you's. eddie
Date:
13 Sep 2005
Time:
20:25:17
Comments
Hi there
My name is Scott Chabala and I may soon be locating to Nanticoke and just wanted to know a little about the town and would like to get involved with anything that would help or need to be done.
Date:
14 Sep 2005
Time:
19:37:02
Comments
ONE OF OUR LAST HOME TOWN, STORES WILL CLOSE NEXT WEEK.
LECHERS HARDWARE WILL TAKEN OVER BY REDEVOLPEMENT, THANK YOU john krop. for all you did for this town. JOHN R WARD
Date:
16 Sep 2005
Time:
03:17:25
Comments
Aloha! I am a grandson of Anna Kupco, who I believe was born in Nanticoke, PA in 1888. She married my maternal grandfather, Frank Hayne of Freeland, PA. Their first child, my aunt Irene, was born on December 26, 1908 (probably in Freeland but maybe in Nanticoke). I have a wedding photograph of my grandparents, and they are surrounded by numerous family members and friends. The photograph was taken at the Gold Medal Studio, W. Pawlowski, Nanticoke, PA. I would appreciate any help in determining the date of my grandparents' wedding, and the persons with them in their photograph. My email address is
emanon@lava.net and my name is Mark Cosgrove. Thank you.
looks like somebody needs something else to do with thier time!!!!! everybody eles, keep up the good work keeping it clean!!! nanticoke is a wonderful place to live and grow up. i miss you nanticoke and all the beautifull people there.
Date:
23 Sep 2005
Time:
16:03:04
Remote User:
Comments
I never was at Flapjaxs, however I did work at the Western Pancake House for 4 years. I agree when Ossie owned it and Tilly ran it, it was a great place to work and was always spotless.
Dan
Date:
23 Sep 2005
Time:
20:50:49
Comments
Hi there,
I was the one that wrote before about the Nanticoke's claim to fame on All Saint's day the candles being all lit on the local cemeteries. You could check it out on the following web page
www.magickalmind.com/halloween.htm
. it is very intersting to know that we are famous for something else beside kielbassa. Also anyone who picks wild mushrooms, the popinki's are out in the mountain's surrounding Nanticoke.
Date:
24 Sep 2005
Time:
06:10:29
Comments
Boy picking mushrooms in Nanticoke sure brings back happy memories for me. Would always go around this time of the year with my father up Alden Mt. to pick them. I think that land might be for sale now.
Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski.
Date:
24 Sep 2005
Time:
14:31:39
Comments
I was looking for info on Midwife and miners
and I came across your article. I noticed you mentioned a aunt last name of Beckley. Did you happen to have a DR Beckley Nanticoke in your family. He delivered me and was our family Dr back in 1934 1950. I ws born and raised in Nanticoke until the late 1940s My name was Mary R Ruddick.
Mary
Hang in there folks. Some day
the Sicko who insists on repeatedly posting porno will quit and we'll be back!!
Nick, The Webmaster...
PS: E-mail your additions to the
"Guest Book" to: Webmaster@NanticokePA.com
and I'll post them for you when time is available.
TNX...
12-10-2005
12-10-2005
Date:
10 Dec 2005
Hang in there, we're working on the solution as you
can see...Keep e-mailing me your comments and entries to Webmaster@NanticokePA.com
and I will continue to post them for y'all
12-14-2005
12-18-2005
12-23-2005
Date:
Tuesday, July 11, 2006 10:34 PM
From:
Betty J. White
<dovy@usmo.com>
To:
webmaster@nanticokepa.com
Subject:
good site
I WONDER IF YOU KNOW WHAT
HAPPENED TO THE THOMAS FAMILY
, I'M LOOKING FOR JAMES TYLER
THOMAS, HE IS ABOUT 67, HIS
B-DAY IS NOV
23rd...HE HAD 4 SISTERS
I BELIEVE... ONE NAMED
BARBARA, ONE NAMED ELAINE,
CHAROLET AND I BELIEVE JOAN...
HE RETIRED FROM THE AIR
FORCE..DO YOU KNOW ANY OF
THESE PEOPLE?????
Date:
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 7:34 AM
From:
Ishyiiiangei@aol.com
To:
webmaster@nanticokepa.com
Subject:
In reference
to a gentalmans post on your site
Date:
14 Dec 2003
Time:
12:15:18
Comments
Hello
to the good people in
Nanticoke, I heard about a
great legend the other day up
here in Albany,N.Y. My friend
is 84 years old Seth Thomas.He
was telling me about a one
armed man named Pete Grey. I
found this site and now would
like to know if it is true.
Did he play during the Big War
with the Baltimore Orioles.
Where can I learn about him
and is he still alive
today.Thank You William C
Curtin, Albany Ny
I
grew up right around the
corner from pete gray, and yes
the story is very true however
he did pass away a few years
back, you can go to ebay, and
get the book about him, I have
one from when i was younger
that he signed for me, and it
shows and tells how he lost
his arm everything, bless his
heart and may he rest in
peace, he truely was a legand
always in my heart, and talk
about a gentalman, always ina
suit :)
If
i can be of any more help
Please let me know
Grace
Adams( Burkholder)
Date:
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 8:41 AM
From:
Ishyiiiangei@aol.com
To:
webmaster@nanticokepa.com
Subject:
answering a
post
Date:
30 Dec 2002
Time:
Comments
hello, this
is for Amy (Zajaczkowski) Stauffer. hello, i had your
father as a science teacher in
high school. i was wondering
how he is doing? do you have a
brother? i remember you from
high school. does your dad
still live in Nanticoke?
thanks, Howard Hoover
I
had Mr. ZAJ( we called him in
HS) for science teacher, last
I heard he had past away some
time ago......totally awesome
teacher he was. made learning
fun. except all the times I
had to write for him I will
not talk 1000X, lol...
Grace
Burkholder Adams
Anyone wishing to post notes to
this page please e-mail your entry to:
webmaster@NanticokePA.com and it will be posted
asap.
Anyone know these happy people??
If anyone knows where I can get a copy of the GNA
class of 1958 yearbook, Please e-mail me at:
Webmaster@NanticokePA.com
TNX.., Nick....
Greater Nanticoke Area Class of
1998 Reunion
2/22/2008
GNA Class of 1983 is currently planning for our 25th reunion. The
date is set for September 20, 2008 at the Holy Child Grove in Sheatown.
This end of summer event will be a clam bake at the grove. Anyone
interested in helping with the reunion or who has information to share on
finding classmates, please attend the next meeting on April 15th at 6:30
at Larry's Pizza in Nanticoke. Additional meetings will be held on June 17th
and August 19th, same place and time. You may also send a response to
pfamily136@verizon.net or
mccreary@epix.net
Go to reunion page for current
info...
Saturday, February 23, 2008
I have been enjoying your website this afternoon. I spent about 5-6
years in Nanticoke; my mother's family was from there (Kalinoski). My
mother owned a dress shop on Prospect street, where we lived in the back (53
Prospect St). It has now been demolished (it was originally called
Peter's Dress Shop). Our name was Sherbine: Julia, Mal, Andy,
Judy, and Bettina. I spent a lot of time at Swaney's with my friends
Barbara and Patsy Ostrowski. Also playing behind Kravitz beer garden.
Anybody out there remember us? I would have graduated in 1958, and we
all went to State Street elementary school. We kids went to the First
Presbyterian Church; Mr. Kane was our pastor. Would love to hear from
anybody who remembers us. I have spent the last 58 years in Maryland.
Hi Nick..I tried to contact you on your web-site but had no luck..My name is
Alois Verbitski and I used to live at 153 E.Ridge St..I often wondered what a
beautiful job our four fathers did in setting up Nanticoke..Everything was
within walking distance..Schools,shopping banking the park and working areas it
was truly a beautiful city..I left Nanticoke in 1948 to enlist in the Air
Force..Went to Korea came back to the states and was assigned to Penn State
University from Jun 62 to Nov 67 as an instructor for the ROTC Program. This
allowed my familty and I to visit my parents on a regular basis..It was
wonderful coming home as often as we did espically during the Xmas holidays. In
1970 I retruned to Nanticoke to bury my dad and I noticed the town wasn't kept
up as it should have been. In 1995 I returned to bury my mother and I noticed a
lot of changes. I was in Nanticoke last August and I couldn''t believe my
eyes..If our four fathers could see what has happened to their beuatiful city
they would turn over in their graves..What in the world have the Mayors and City
Council members done to our beautiful city???? It is truly a shame..Take care
and God bless..A for Nanticoke homeboy...Alois Verbitski Would appreciate
acknowledgement of this E-Mail..
AVerbitski@yahoo.com
From: Bborro <bborro@aol.com>
To:
historical@nanticokepa.com
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:18:09 PM
Subject: Guest Book
Would really like to be able to sign into the guest book.
And now you have.
(Editor)
My Mother-in-law's family was from Rhone Area of Nanticoke. We have an
old Wedding photo earlier than the one on your website. It was even done in
the same studio. Some of the same people are in our photo. I would really
like to be able to find additional information on The Borro family, the Gula
Family, the Senar Family, the Kendro Family plus others I have heard
mentioned over the years. Very little is known by us about any of these
families prior to the late 1930's.
Dear Friends, I am passing on this letter which seems to
serve a very worthy cause - making Pennsylvania death records available on
line.
Please write a letter of support to Governor
Rendell for the cause to get the older Pennsylvania state death
certificates available online. Sample letters are available
on the web site http://users.rcn.com/timarg/PaHR-Access.htm
Please feel free to write or rewrite as you see fit. The individual sample
letters that are on the main page of our website under where it says Sample
Forms and Letters can be modified for use by an individual or organization.
Use any letter or parts of letters you wish, add or change anything you want,
just be sure to make whatever you compose that it is clear that it is coming from
you. If you would, please send us a copy of the letter so
we can keep track of the endorsements (via email or to the address below and
it doesn't have to be a signed copy). Our website http://users.rcn.com/timarg/PaHR-Access.htm
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact
us. Thank you for your help.
Tim
Gruber 511 E. Paoli
Street, Allentown, PA. 18103-5231 610-791-9294
Can you please post these
two inquiries on the
Nanticoke site? Im hoping someone out
there remembers him and can help. You can
change, combine or edit this any way you
want in order to post it. If you have any
questions or need any more info just ask.
Bill
I'm trying to locate a picture or any
information on a Joseph Phillip Kotulak. The
year he left school (Nanticoke High????) was
in 1937. I don't know if he graduated then
or dropped out. He was an enrollee in the
Civilian Conservation Corps for 6
months in 1939 as a lumber jack. He then
entered into the USAAF in August 16, 1940
and died while on
active duty in the US Air Force on
April 21, 1964 at
Patrick Air Force Base
Florida. The address he gave in June
of 1946 was 108 Arch street in Nanticoke.
The last known address in 1964 was 310 E.
Union street in Nanticoke. I'm doing
Research on the 447th Bomb group, 711th
Squadron, 8th Air Force, H or K Group from
Rattlesden UK (Station 126). He was in a
plane called the Gum Chum! (42-97501) and
was shot down on April 29, 1944. He was
captured by the Germans and became a POW. He
was the only crew member from this plane to
survive. All others perished. If anyone out
there has any pictures, articles or stories
about him please contact me at
militarybill@yahoo.com. Thanks
Bill
I am looking for information on Joseph P.
Kotulak (13005271) from
Nanticoke Pa. DOB- 20 April 1920. His
POW # is 3655. He was in Stalag Luft 4 and
He is not listed on any of the on line
rosters. The following came from the book
titled BOOK No. 11 AMER. P.O.W. GERMANY
KAAPU, DAVID A./ KZMINSKI, ANTHONI. This is
the way it is listed on the page: KOTULAK,
Joseph P. S/Sgt. 13005271 A
US/1875-1925-1903-2199 5/6/44 #3655 Stg L4
RMC X . I have no idea if he went to Stalag
Luft I or not on the
death march. He was a top turret
gunner on the B-17 the Gum Chum! 42-97501.
He was from the 447th BG, 711th SQ, 8th AF,
Heavy Bombers, K group, Station 126,
Rattlesden UK. I would like to hear from
anyone who knew Kotulak or has any
information to share. I am looking for a
picture of him and his plane if anyone out
there has one. He was shot down on 29 April
1944 while on a bombing mission to
Berlin. He was the only one to
survive from his plane. He stayed on active
duty in
the Air Force until his death on 21 April
1964. He died one day after his 44th
birthday in the base hospital at Patrick Air
Force Base Florida. He was also one of the
first, (#24), to be promoted to
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
on 1 December 1959. He is buried in
Arlington National Cemetery in
section 35, grave 1362. If anyone can Help It
would be greatly appreciated. If anyone has
any information on Joseph Kotulak please
contact me at
militarybill@yahoo.com. Thanks, Bill
From:
"Gmcd59@aol.com"
<Gmcd59@aol.com>
To:
webmaster@nanticokepa.com
Nick: Sorry some clown was
messing with your Guest Book. I
would have signed it, but
instead it gave me the
opportunity to email you.
I am in the process of
re-creating the yearbook for the
Girard College (High School),
Philadelphia, Class of
1959. One of our classmates,
Alan E. Kornish, lived in
Nanticoke. I know that
he died on August 19, 1996, but
that is all I know. I tried to
search the Citizens Voice obits,
but I suspect they don't go back
that far on line.
Would there be a chance that you
could look at the local obits
for, maybe 19 thru 24 August
1996? If you find one for Al,
please scan it back to me. That
would fill a void in the book
and allow us to remember him at
our 50th anniversary next month.
Thanks very much,
Gil McDonald
Secretary/Historian
Class of 1959
732-542-5104
Anthracite
Archives
Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:18 PM
From:
"Carl" <info@oldforgecoalmine.com>
To:
Webmaster@nanticokepa.com
Message
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Nick, on the
www.oldforgecoalmine.com
web site we are now host to the
Anthracite Archives page for the
Pennsylvania Coal Fields. Here you
can download PDF files on the Dept.
Of Mine Inspector reports, U.S.
Bureau of Mines Bulletins and over
70 historical books, manuals,
reports and stories about coal
mining.
I started this project out of the frustration
I had in locating information on the
coal mines of Old Forge. We now
offer this page as a tool for anyone
researching the Anthracite coal
mines, to reduce the time they will
spend digging for all this stuff,
by placing the research in an easy
to find location. We have over 10GB
of research with more added each
week.
Please post us on your site and spread the
word about what we are doing.
I really
enjoy checking back from time to time to see
what is new. I was born and raised in
Nanticoke, now living in the
Lehigh Valley. My grandparents Jacob
and Josephine Ptashinski lived in the Lower
Broadway section of the city. I would so
much like to see old photos of "Scalpintown".
Every time I cross the West Nanticoke
Bridge, I cannot believe all the houses
there were in that little area. The Gillis',
Berchaks, Novak's, Vnuk's and the other's
plus a playground.
I was only 5
when the Agnes flood hit, but my
grandparents house was right across from the
monument, that still stands today. I did
find remnants of the old playground a few
years ago, exploring that area. I remember
riding my bike with
Jerry Brown and Steve Gillis growing
up.
Thanks for a
great site!
Brian Ptashinski
PPL Solutions
2 North 9th
Street
Allentown, PA
18101
I was a graduate of the class of
l944. My name is Mary Magnosi Alby and
i live in
Florida........I just wanted to
get some update on Nanticoke..... my dad
was Joseph Magnosi and he was on the
police force and retired . He was
Chief of Police for a long time
and was well known and well
liked......I worked at the
Gem
Furniture Store for a while, then i went
To The
Mercy Hospital to be a nurse. I
graduated in 1950 from there. , got
married soon after and then moved to
Ithaca, N.Y. I worked at the
Cornell University as a
nurse.....for a while....I am now living
in Florida. My husband passed in
1993....I have one so child , a son. who
is now 58 years old...... I am now 83
years old and feel wonderful. and look
great, they tell me.....120
pounds......I exercise a lot..... I live
in a Condominium and i never take the
elevator, always walk the stairs..... I
worked in
Intensive Care and
Coronary care Units here before
i retired, I also did some teaching of
nurses. Send me some info about the
1944 Graduation Class. , please.
Thanks.......My e-mail address
is =====
marygracern@aol.com
Good Luck to you..... Mary Magnosi Alby
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 9:29 PM
From: "pedro petribu" <ptribu@hotmail.com>Add sender to ContactsTo:
webmaster@nanticokepa.com
HEY
GUYS
congratulations for the website, it's really great.
i really love this city.
i'm a 17 years old Brazilian, who subscribed for an exchange program
and was lucky enough to be sent to the nanticoke area( i lived with gary galazin)
i loved the high school, i had so many amaing teachers,
you probably know them, mr. litchkoski, mr. figlerski, mrs. kishbaugh, mrs.
harbaugh, mr. cardone, mr. levandoski, mr. williams and mrs. krupinski. they
were all great.
i spent the last 6 months of 2007, and had so many special moments.
i sa snow for the first time, i learned how to speak english, i became a trojan(
i will always be a trojan), and i participated of some events like the blood
drive, the mud bog and the valley with the heart benefit.
now i'm writing from Brazil, and i want you to know that part of me is definetly
in naticoke. i have so many good memories there. and you can expect me, cause as
soon as possible i will make a visit for nanticoke so i can see all my friends,
teachers, my family and some other people that left a mark.
thanks for listening to me, and I LOVE THIS TOWN
Pedro Petribú Neto
From: "raymond_8232@comcast.net"
<raymond_8232@comcast.net> To:
webmaster@nanticokepa.com Sent: Sat,
December 19, 2009 7:28:51 PM Subject: Born In
Nanticoke
Hello Nick:
I am sorry that some idiot has to ruin a good thing. I will send
you a note though and hope things work out.
My name is Ray Yanushonis, and I was born at 1106 Market Street,
in 1938.
I attended Holy Trinity grammer school , but had to leave with
my dad when he got out of the mines and moved to Detriot. I was
not happy moving, since I had gon out for the football team, a
lifelong dream.
I would like to find some old classmates. I will list a few
names and maybe somone will write.
There was Jackie Rasmus, John Wysocki, Bob Prawdzik, Gene Bouers,
Mar Rydzewski, Leona Maday, Bernadine Sutchko, Adan Coffee, ( I
believe Adams dad had the pinball machine franchise in town),
David Bonsavage, Richard Turley, Patricia Kochan, Paulin
Grabowski, Helen Szymanski, Rita Rhoades, Pat Narr
There are probably a lot of people I cannot remember but anyone
who doe know of any people who graduated from Holy Trinity in
1952, please contact me. I would love to hear from you and get
caught up on what you are doing.
Thank you
Ray Yanushonis
raymond_8232@comcast.net
lower askam
...
Sun, January 31, 2010 3:10:45 AM
From:
Seraphine
G. Danna <dannaruby@verizon.net>
..
To:
webmaster@NanticokePA.com
Hello
i lived with my Uncle Steve Prebish & worked
in his grocery store during WWII . I was wondering if anyone still
remembers those times. I would love to hear from you
dannaruby@verizon.com
From: Linda Sivick <lsmeoh@gmail.com> To:
Webmaster@nanticokepa.com Sent: Sun, February 21,
2010 11:06:15 PM Subject: Request for 1949
Yearbook!
I came across your great website after a search for
Nanticoke High School, Class of 1949 for my dad. His name is
Michael Sivick, and he graduated from Nanticoke in 1949. He
was involved in sports, especially wrestling and football.
Dad would love to hear from any friends or classmates who
might remember him!
We would also really like to
find a school yearbook form that period, and would be happy
to buy or borrow and copy it. It would mean a great deal.
Anyone with information, please
email me (Mike's daughter) at
lsmeoh@gmail.com . Thank you!
From:
Helen Brodbin <helenbrodbin@googlemail.com> To: webmaster@nanticokepa.com Sent: Thu, March 4, 2010 1:42:18
PM Subject: Turley and Ruck families
Hello,
My brother in law Dennis Turley would love to make contact with his American
relatives.His uncle Bert Turley arrived in Nanticoke in 1929 from the Forest
of Dean Glos UK.He lived in East Union St. Dennis thinks that Bert had 4
sons.
His Great Uncles George,James and William Ruck also arrived between 1906 and
1929 and raised their families in Nanticoke.
Would love to hear from any of these families,
From:Leonard
Zanowicz <lazan32@yahoo.com>
To:webmaster@NanticokePA.com
Anyone still around from the
Nanticoke H.S. Class of 47? How about the any Mozart Alums?
lazan32 @yahoo.com
CLASS of 1956 and 'MIRACLE OF THE BELLS"
...
From:
J Marcus <lovepeacejoy.marcus@gmail.com>
...
To:
Webmaster@NanticokePA.com
RE: CLASS OF 1956 - NANTICOKE HIGH SCHOOL
RE: CLASS OF 1952 - HOLY TRINITY PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN RECEIVING E-MAIL CONTACT FROM FORMER
CLASSMATES. THE STUDENTS KNEW ME AS:
LEONA MADAY.
RE: THE MOVIE: "MIRACLE OF THE BELLS"
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE THE INCIDENT ON WHICH THE MOVIE IS BASED
TOOK PLACE, I.E., TOWN, NAME OF CHURCH. ALSO, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW
DATE OF OCCURRENCE AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION THAT IS AVAILABLE.
