LACKAWANNA JURIST- Containing decisions of the several Courts of the Forty-Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania and other matters of interest to the legal profession and business world.

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JJuurriisstt Official Legal Journal for Lackawanna County

The Forty-Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania

Vol. 118 April 7, 2017 No. 14

www.lackawannabar.org

BAR NEWS

Announcement: LBA Dates to Remember ....................................................................... 1

Announcement: CLE Calendar ......................................................................................... 2

Announcement: Free Human Trafficking CLE ............................................................... 4

Announcement: Veterans Committee Announcement .................................................... 4

Announcement: PBA CLE ................................................................................................. 5

Announcement: YLD Jog for Jude ................................................................................... 5

Announcement: Lackawanna Historical Society Event................................................... 6

Announcement: Interfaith Ceremony ............................................................................... 7

Announcement: Balancing the Scales CLE ...................................................................... 8

Announcement: Law Day Ceremony ................................................................................ 8

Announcement: The Lackawanna Bar Foundation ......................................................... 9

CONTENTS

Lackawanna County Unclaimed Properties ...................................................................... 11

Notices ................................................................................................................................. 22

Classifieds ............................................................................................................................ 25 Owned and Published by the

LACKAWANNA BAR ASSOCIATION 233 Penn Avenue

Scranton, PA 18503 Phone: 570-969-9161

Fax: 570-969-9170 LBA Office Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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Announcement Lackawanna Bar Association – Dates to Remember

Board Meetings - 3rd Thursday, Monthly at noon YLD Board Meetings - 2nd Tuesday, Monthly

LACKAWANNA BAR ASSOCIATION

OFFICERS

Terrence E. Dempsey

Gregory A. Germain

Armand E. Olivetti, Jr. President

President-Elect Vice President

Timothy J. Holland John J. McGovern, Jr. Secretary Treasurer

Malcolm L. MacGregor

Ex Officio

Matthew P.

Barrett Ex Officio

Mary Theresa

Gardier Paterson Ex Officio

DIRECTORS Michael F. Cosgrove Thomas P. Cummings Mary D. Walsh-Dempsey David I. Fallk J. Timothy Hinton, Jr. Kurt T. Lynott John C. Mascelli Albert E. Nicholls, Jr. Kimberly Kost Scanlon Robin B. Snyder

YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION Jason A. Shrive Michael A. Dempsey Joseph Gardner Price

President Vice President Secretary

Colleen P. Kearney Julianne K. Zaleski Treasurer Ex Officio

Date Event May 4, 2017 Interfaith Service

May 5, 2017 Law Day Ceremony

May Harold Miller Luncheon

May YLD Law Month Benefit

August 18, 2017 Golf Outing

September 22, 2017 Dinner Dance

October 6, 2017 Red Mass

October Bench Bar

November 22, 2017 Memorial Service

December 1, 2017 New Lawyer Induction Ceremony

December Past Presidents Dinner

December YLD Holiday and Boot Party

December YLD Operation Dear Santa

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LACKAWANNA BAR ASSOCIATION CLE CALENDAR

Unless otherwise noted, all CLE seminars are video replays. LBA Members - $25.00 fee for each hour increment.

Non- members are welcome to attend courses. Non- Members - $60.00 fee per hour increment

APRIL 2017 CLE CALENDAR

April 10

9:30-11:30 2014 Hot Topics in Criminal Law 2 SUB 11:30-12:30 Wage and Hour Compliance 1 SUB

April 11

12:00-1:00 Crisis Nursing Home Planning 1 SUB

1:00-2:00 Criminal Expungement 1 SUB

2:00-3:00 The Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas:

Proactive, Progressive & Problem Solving 1 ETH

April 12

9:00-10:30 PBA- Avoidance of Legal Malpractice (Registration Required w/ PBA) 1.5 ETH 11:00-1:00 State Collusion – Time for Truth 2 SUB April 13

9:00-10:30 Canvas of an Ethical Mind 1.5 ETH 10:30-11:30 Is Legal Zoom Replacing You? 1 SUB April 14 OFFICE CLOSED April 17

12:00-2:00 The Ashley Special 2 SUB 2:00-3:00 2015 Ethical Issues in Estate Planning 1 ETH April 18

9:00-10:00 Civil Litigation Update Bench Bar 2016 1 SUB

10:00-11:00 Professionalism and the Ethical Practice of Law 1 ETH

11:00-12:00 Laurie Besden's Story - Don't Give Up 5 Minutes

Before the Miracle Bench Bar 2016 1 SUB 12:00-1:00 Mediating Cases Successfully for your Client 1 SUB

April 19

9:00-11:00 Criminal Justice System 2 SUB

11:00-12:00 The Declaration of Independence: Our Guiding Light

and an Inspiration to the World 1 SUB

12:00-1:00 Railroads and American Law Revisited: The Palsgraf Case 1 SUB

April 20

9:00-10:00 The ABC's of IRE's 1 SUB 10:00-12:00 Sexual Assault Cases &

Underinsured Motorist Claims 2 SUB

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April 21 11:00-12:00 The Freach and Keen Murder Trial 1 SUB

12:00-1:00 Mediation and Trial 1 SUB

1:00-2:00 Techniques of Cross Examination 1 SUB

2:00-3:00 Who was the Greater American George Washington or Abraham Lincoln? 1 SUB April 24

12:00-1:00 Ethical Demands of Cloud Computing Technology 1 ETH 1:00-2:00 Access to Pro Bono and Legal Services in Lackawanna County 1 ETH 2:00-3:00 Prosecution in the Digital Age: Sex Drugs and the Impact of Social Media 1 SUB

3:00-4:00 The ABC's of IME's 1 SUB

April 25

9:30-10:30 Real Estate Transactions 1 SUB

10:30-11:30 Sexual Violence Protection Orders v. Protection from Intimidation Orders 1 SUB

11:30-1:30 2016 Pennsylvania Practice 2 ETH

April 26

10:00-11:00 The Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence, as amended- A Short History 1 SUB 11:00-12:00 A Volunteer's Reflection of a Journey toward Pro Bono Publico 1 ETH

12:00-1:00 Legal Planning for Long Term Care 1 SUB

1:00-2:00 The 10 Dumbest Things Lawyers Say to the Disciplinary Board 1 ETH

April 27

12:00-1:00 FREE LUNCH & LEARN – Registration Required 1 SUB

1:30-3:30 2014 Pennsylvania Practice 2 SUB

3:30-4:30 Birchfield and Beyond 1 SUB

April 28

9:00-10:00 Denial: The Movie and the Law 1 SUB

10:00-11:00 What You Wanted to Know but Were Too Afraid to Ask 1 ETH

11:00-12:00 Gas Pipelines Are Everywhere 1 SUB

12:00-1:00 Crime Online Bench Bar 2016 1 SUB

1:00-2:00 Superior Court: Ethical Considerations 2016 1 ETH

PLEASE REMEMBER In-house CLE credits for members - $25.00 per hour.

Non-members - $60.00 per hour.

Payment for CLE credit is due on the day you attend the course. Your credits will be reported to the PA CLE

Board. Reporting of credit is made only after full payment is received.

The LBA does not invoice for CLE credit.

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ATTN MEMBERS: 3 free Sub credits.

Please register with Lee Ann at Lmunley@lackawannabar.org or by calling at (570)969-9161

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The Lackawanna Bar Association is accepting donations to help defray the costs of the Interfaith

Prayer Service and Luncheon.

Please make checks payable to Lackawanna Bar Association

233 Penn Avenue Scranton, PA 18503.

For additional information

contact the LBA at (570)969-9161

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Balancing the Scales by Sharon Rowen, Esq.

2 Free SUB credits

April 24, 2017 7:00 p.m.

The University of Scranton

DeNaples Center, Moskovitz Theater

Register to Kaitlin at kmcdonough@lackawannabar.org or

by calling (570)969-9161

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The Lackawanna Bar Foundation Michael F. Cosgrove, Esq., Richard S. Bishop, Esq., President Treasurer

Melinda C. Ghilardi, Esq., Timothy J. Maloney, Esq.,

Vice President Secretary

Jeanne A. Bovard Michael A. Genello, Esq.

Joseph X. Garvey, Jr., M.S.,CPA Gregory A. Germain, Esq.

Joseph G. Price, Esq.

Please consider making a tax deductible donation by completing the following information and returning it to 233 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503. Donations are often made with the following intentions:

• in memory of a friend or family member who has passed

• honor a milestone such as a birthday, passing the bar, receiving an award or an appointment, a birth or a marriage.

If you have any questions, contact Lee Ann Munley at 969-9161.

Mission Statement:

The Lackawanna Bar Foundation will promote access to justice and will strive to enhance community understanding of the legal system through education and law related projects in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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LACKAWANNA BAR ASSOCIATION

President: Terrence E. Dempsey, Esquire Young Lawyers Division President: Jason A. Shrive, Esquire Executive Director: Lee Ann Munley Communications and CLE Coordinator: Kaitlin McDonough Legal Journal and Publications Coordinator: Abigail Stofko

LACKAWANNA COUNTY OFFICIALS

President Judge: Michael J. Barrasse Judges: Trish Corbett, Vito P. Geroulo, James A. Gibbons, Andrew J. Jarbola, Margaret Bisignani Moyle, Julia K. Munley, Thomas J. Munley, Terrence R. Nealon Orphans’ Court Judge: Thomas J. Munley Senior Judges: Chester Harhut, Robert A. Mazzoni, Carmen D. Minora Court Administrator: Frank Castellano, Deputy Administrators: Claire Czaykowski, Stacey Harris, Jeffrey McLane Sheriff: Mark McAndrew Clerk of Judicial Records: Mauri B. Kelly; Michele Chellino, Deputy, Criminal Court; Debbie Rotell, Deputy, Civil and Family Court Recorder of Deeds: Evie Rafalko McNulty Treasurer: Edward Karpovich Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court: Frances Kovaleski, Tracy Diskin Doherty, Deputy Commissioners: Jerry Notarianni, Patrick M. O’Malley, Laureen A. Cummings Solicitor: Donald J. Frederickson, Jr. District Attorney: Shane Scanlon; Assistants: David Coyne, Jamie Lynn Davis, John Hart, David R. Humphreys, Brian Gallagher, Michael Goffer, Mariclare Hayes, Andrew L. Krowiak, P.J. LaBelle, Ruth Lenahan, Anthony Martinelli, Jennifer L. McCambridge, James Mulligan, Michael Ossont, Jack Price, Gene Riccardo, William Rinaldi, C.J. Rotteveel, Lisa Swift, Suzanne S. Tierney, Cathy Tully Magisterial District Judges: Joanne Corbett, Terrence V. Gallagher, Theodore J. Giglio, Alyce Hailstone-Farrell, Paul Keeler, Sean P. McGraw, John P. Pesota, Laura Turlip, Paul J. Ware Chief Public Defender: Lawrence J. Moran; First Assistant: Joseph P. Kalinowski; Assistants: David P. Cherundolo, Jamie A. Dench, Donna De Vita, Daniel B. Lipson, Curt Parkins, Jeffrey J. Poplawsky, Sandra M. Stepkovitch, Keri N. Taylor, Robert C. Trichilo, Douglas Vanston Conflict Counsel: Jim Elliot, Kevin McNicols PCRA Counsel: Kurt Lynott; Court Stenographers: Monique Gliem, Lisa Graff, Wenda Halliday, Angela Hunsinger, Elizabeth Johnson, Maria McCool, Cathene Nardozzi, Nicole Pisarski, Lorissa Senczakowicz, Janet Smith, Michelle Smolskis, Erin Walker, Mark WozniaK

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ESTATES

First Notice

ESTATE OF BETH S. AMES., late of Newton Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (died March 21, 2017). Personal Representatives is Patricia M. Green. Attorney for the Estate is Nancy M. Barrasse, Esquire, 224 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503.

ESTATE OF ROZANNE DAVIS A/K/A ROZANNE A. DAVIS, late of 13 Abington Gardens, South Abington Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (died February 13, 2017). Letters of Administration having been granted, all persons having claims or demands against estate of decedent shall make them known and present them, and all persons indebted to said decedent shall make payment thereof without delay to Eric Davis, Administrator, 814 Saddle Loop Road, South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, 18411, or to James J. Gillotti of Oliver, Price & Rhodes, Attorney for the Estate, 1212 South Abington Road, PO Box 240, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

In re: ESTATE OF LEE F. HUNTER, late of Taylor, Lackawanna County, PA (died February 28, 2017). Letters Testamentary in the above Estate having been granted, all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent shall make them known and present them, and all persons indebted to the said Decedent shall make payment thereof, without delay, to Brett Hunter, Executor, or to Attorney Brian A. Schuh, 1424 Main Street, Peckville, PA 18452.

ESTATE OF ANN M. JONES, late of the City of Scranton died August 19, 2016 Co-Executrix Margaret A Sweeney and Karen A Kovaleski, Terrence V. Gallagher Attorney for the Estate, 416 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted. All persons indebted to the said estate are required to make payment, and those having claims or demands are to present the same without delay to the Co-Executrix name.

ESTATE OF CHARLES F. LEE, DECEASED (died on 2/27/17). Late of Carbondale, Lackawanna County, PA. Letters Testamentary have been granted and all creditors shall make demand and all debts shall make payment without delay to MARK PANUSKY or HARRY T. COLEMAN, ESQUIRE, 41 N. Main Street, Carbondale, PA 18407.

ESTATE OF THERESA JUNE MEHALL A/K/A JUNE MEHALL, Scranton, Pennsylvania, (Died: December 7, 2016) Cheryl Yeager, Administrator, Christopher J. Szewczyk, Esquire, Attorney for the Estate, Suite 201 Bank Towers, 321 Spruce Street, Scranton, PA 18503.

ESTATE notice in the ESTATE OF VALERA PHILLIPS ROBERTS A/K/A VALERA V. ROBERTS, late of the Borough of Blakely, County of Lackawanna, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who died on February 10, 2017. Letters of Testamentary in the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt payment and all having claims against said estate will present them without delay to: Robert Louis Roberts, Executor, c/o JAMI LAYAOU HEARN, ESQ., 181 West Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.

NOTICE is hereby given of the opening of THE ESTATE OF HELEN MARY SELENICK, late of 107 Pancoast Street, Borough of Throop, County of Lackawanna, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (died September 14, 2016). Letters Testamentary having been granted on March 17, 2017 to: Edward Vincent Zlotnicki, 228 Cherry Street, Borough of Dickson City, County of Lackawanna, and Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania, as Executor. All persons having claims shall present them to the Executor named above and all persons indebted to decedent shall make payment to WILLIAM P. OPEIL, JR., ESQUIRE, 109 Shady Lane, Dickson City, PA 18447, Attorney.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted in the ESTATE OF ANN TURASKY, late of Dickson City, Lackawanna County (died January 24, 2017), to Lori Lesh, Administratrix, John D. Lalley, Esquire, Attorney, 709 N. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. All person indebted to the said Estate are required to make payment, and those having claims or demands are to present same without delay to the Administratrix named above.

Second Notice

ESTATE OF CATHERINE W. FERKE, DECEASED, LATE OF COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA (DIED DECEMBER 25, 2016). All persons indebted to said Estate are required to make payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same, without delay, to Karen Gatens or Allan Ferke, Co-Executors, c/o Attorney Joseph F. Gaughan, 300 Mulberry Street, Suite 303, Scranton, PA 18503. ESTATE OF MARY FITCH, deceased, late of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Robert Fitch, Administrator or to his attorney: Edwin A. Abrahamsen, Esquire, 1006 Pittston Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505. RE: ESTATE OF JAKE GILLOTT, late of Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (died March 3, 2017). Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Jake Gillott have been issued to Michael Bibalo, Executor of the Estate. All those having claims or demands against the Estate or indebtedness owed to the Estate shall present claims or remit payment without delay to the Executor, or to Sean P. McGraw, Attorney for the Estate, 41 N. Main Street, Suite 415, Carbondale, PA 18407. GEORGE D. HEDGES, late of Greenfield Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, (died January 30, 2017). Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary on the above estate have been issued to Laurel Hedges Lembo, Executrix of the Estate. MARIANNE M. STIVALA, ESQUIRE, BRIAN J. CALI & ASSOCIATES, 103 EAST DRINKER STREET, DUNMORE, PENNSYLVANIA 18512.

IN RE: ESTATE OF STANLEY WALTER KENNEDY, Deceased, late of 521 Delaware Street, Olyphant, PA 18447, who died on January 16, 2017. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for this Estate have been granted to ELIZABETH KENNEDY, Executrix. All persons indebted to the above Estate are required to make payment and all persons having claims against the Estate should present the same without delay to the Executrix named above or to Brian Yeager, Esquire, 116 N. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 234, Scranton, PA 18501-0234.

ESTATE OF ELAINE LLEWELLYN, DECEASED, late of 927 FAIRVIEW STREET, PECKVILLE, PA 18452, (Died FEBRUARY 15, 2017) KIMBERLY LLEWELLYN FELDMAN, Executrix; Dante A. Cancelli, Esquire, Suite 401, 400 Spruce Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503, Attorney. JOHN JOSEPH NICOSIA, SR., late of the Borough of Jermyn, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, (died November 11, 2016). Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration on the above estate have been issued to John Joseph

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Nicosia, Jr., Administrator of the Estate. MARIANNE M. STIVALA, ESQUIRE, BRIAN J. CALI & ASSOCIATES, 103 EAST DRINKER STREET, DUNMORE, PENNSYLVANIA 18512. ESTATE OF HELEN A. ROKOTZ, A/K/A HELEN ROKOTZ, A/K/A HELEN ANASTASIA ROKOTZ, late of Fell Township, Lackawanna County, PA. Peter M. Rokotz, 123 Jefferson Street, Simpson, PA 18407, Executor; Nicholas A. Barna, 831 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431, Attorney. ESTATE OF KATHRYN STOFFEY SEMBRAT A/K/A CATHERINE STOFFEY, Late of Jessup, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary on the above estate having been granted to Marlene Franquiz, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to him c/o Joseph Kosierowski, Esq., 400 Broad Street, Milford, Pennsylvania 18337. ESTATE OF MICHAEL P. SIMPKINS, Deceased, late of Scranton, Lackawanna, PA; died 1/30/17. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the above Estate. All persons indebted to said Estate are required to make payment; and those having claims or demands are to present the same without delay to Wayne M. Chiurazzi, 101 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. IN RE: ESTATE OF ANN MARIE SMOLKO, late of Peckville, Pennsylvania, died March 6, 2017. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary, on the above estate have been granted to Paula A. West, Jennifer M. Hoyle and Eugene Robert Smolko, Jr. All persons indebted to the said Estate are required to make payment and those having claims to present the same without delay to the Co-Testators named above or to Theresa J. Malski-Pezak, Esquire, 907 Church Street, Jessup, Pennsylvania 18434, Attorney for the Estate.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Letters Testamentary have been granted in the ESTATE OF HAROLD TOMPKINS, late of Scranton, Pennsylvania, (died August 26, 2009), to Donna Mecca, Executrix. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the said Executrix above named 11501 Heverley Place, Glen Allen, VA 23059.

ESTATE OF JUDY-LYNNE ZACZEK A/K/A JUDY L. ZACZEK A/K/A JUDY ZACZEK, late of Old Forge, Lackawanna County, PA. Betty Stoner, 118 Circle Rd, Lake Ariel, PA 18436, Executrix; Nicholas A. Barna, 831 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431, Attorney.

Third Notice

ESTATE OF KEITH R. DAVIS, DECEASED, late of

413 THIRD STREET, TAYLOR, PA 18517, (Died SEPTEMBER 22, 2016) KERRI DAVIS, Administratrix; Mark G. Rudalavage, 171 Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Eynon, Pennsylvania 18403-1027, Attorney.

ESTATE OF WILLIAM GILPIN AKA WILLIAM J. GILPIN, late of Dunmore, PA (died December 24, 2016). Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of William Gilpin aka William J. Gilpin have been issued to Paulette Berardelli, Executrix of the Estate. All those having claims or demands against the Estate shall present claims or remit payment without delay to Mark J. Conway, Attorney for the Estate, 502 South Blakely Street, Dunmore, Pennsylvania 18512.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been issued to Arlene Gigliello in the ESTATE OF MARY F. NAIDA, A/K/A MARY NAIDA, who died January 24, 2017, late of Old Forge, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. All creditors are requested to present their claims and all persons indebted to the decedent will make payment to the aforementioned Executrix in care of Attorneys. HISCOX & MUSTO, 400 Third Avenue, Suite 201, Kingston, PA 18704.

ESTATE OF GERALDINE NARDELLI, late of Dunmore, PA (died October 17, 2016). Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Geraldine Nardelli have been issued to Sharon Nardelli, Executrix of the Estate. All those having claims or demands against the Estate shall present claims or remit payment without delay to Mark J. Conway, Attorney for the Estate, 502 South Blakely Street, Dunmore, Pennsylvania 18512.

ESTATE OF HELEN ROSE NOLE, late of Scranton, PA (died March 1, 2017), Letters of Administration having been granted to Joseph Zielenski. All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to said Estate will make payment immediately, and those having claims will present them for settlement to Joseph Zielenski, Executors, or to: Tullio DeLuca, Attorney for the Estate, 381 N. 9th Avenue, Scranton, PA 18504.

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the following Estate. All persons indebted to said Estate are required to make payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executor named. ESTATE OF MARION RUTKOSKY, Archbald, PA. Geno F. DeAngelis, Executor; Gerard M. Karam, Esquire, Attorney, 321 Spruce Street, Suite 201, Scranton, PA 18503.

ESTATE OF BARBARA SCHMIDT, late of Scranton, PA (died November 14, 2016). Notice is hereby given that Letters Administration for the Estate of Barbara Schmidt have been issued to Laura Gonzalez, Administratrix of the Estate. All those having claims or demands against the Estate shall present claims or remit payment without delay to Mark J. Conway, Attorney for the Estate, 502 South Blakely Street, Dunmore, Pennsylvania 18512.

ESTATE OF BERNARD ZIOMEK, deceased March 1, 2017, late of Scott Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or her attorney within four (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County, Orphans’ Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the county where notice may be given to claimant. MARY ANN ZIOMEK, Executrix, 186 Chapman Lake Road, Scott Township, PA 18433. JOHN J. McGEE, Esq., Ste 302, 400 Spruce Street, Scranton, PA 18503.

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

TUNKHANNOCK FORD INC. has been incorporated

under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988.

Ernest A. Sposto Jr., Esq. 108 N. Washington Ave.

Suite 701 Scranton, PA 18503

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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

Articles of Incorporation have been filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State for the entity known as Little Desk Preschool, Inc., with a principal place of business at 3357 Greenwood Avenue, Pennsylvania 18507, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988 as amended.

Donald W. Jensen t1- April 7

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Red Gravel

Partners, LLC, 189 N. Gravel Pond Road, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, has filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on February 22, 2017, the Registration of the Fictitious Name: Northeast Natural Remedies. The principal place of business is 189 N. Gravel Pond Road, Clarks Summit Pennsylvania.

Oliver Price & Rhodes Alfred J. Weinschenk, Esq.

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an

application has been filed with the Secretary if the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on or about March 13, 2017 for the registration of the fictitious name of McNally’s. The principal place of business will be 219 East Market Street, Scranton, PA.

Patrick J. Lavelle, Esquire t1- April 7

FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of 54 Pa.C.S., that an Application for Registration of Fictitious Name for the conduct of a business in Lackawanna County, PA, under the assumed or fictitious name, style or designation of Sandone Tire was filed in the office of the Secy. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA), Dept. of State, on 3/24/2017. Purpose: tire and automotive service center. Principal place of business: 730 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18509. The name and address of the persons/entity owning or interested in said business are Michael Sandone and Patrick Sandone, Jr., 730 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.

Thomas Stanley Associates LLC t1- April 7

FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of 54 Pa.C.S., that an Application for Registration of Fictitious Name for the conduct of a business in Lackawanna County, PA, under the assumed or fictitious name, style or designation of Sandone Tire Car Care Centers was filed in the office of the Secy. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA), Dept. of State, on 3/24/2017. Purpose: tire and automotive service center. Principal place of business: 730 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18509. The name and address of the persons/entity owning or interested in said business are Michael Sandone and Patrick Sandone, Jr., 730 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.

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CHANGE OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 22, 2017, the Petition for Name Change of Casey Ann Greenfield was filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County to No. 17-CV-1852 and prays for a Decree to change said Petitioner’s name to Casey Ann Lane. The Court has fixed May 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. as the date and time of the Hearing.

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NOTICE CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE LAW PRACTICE OF

STANLEY W. KENNEDY, ESQUIRE Stanley W. Kennedy, Esquire passed away recently while engaged in the active practice of law. Sidney Prejean, Esquire has been appointed by the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County as Conservator of the law practice of Attorney Kennedy. This means that he has taken control of all of the files of the law practice of Attorney Kennedy. He is distributing these files to the individuals involved. Persons involved in recent and active files have been contacted by the Conservator. If at any time you have been represented in any legal matter by Stanley W. Kennedy, Esquire, please contact the Conservator in any one of the following ways: (a) mail to- Sidney J. Prejean, Esquire, Conservator of the Law Practice of Stanley W. Kennedy, 1302 Electric Street, Dunmore, PA 18509; or (b) e-mail to- sidprejean@verizon.net. The Conservator will then return to you any legal documents in their possession that pertain to you. Any legal documents not requested on or before April 30, 2017 will be shredded.

Sidney Prejean, Esquire T2-Mar 31

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