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Raymond L. Jones was born on 18 March 1891 in Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 He and Emilie R. Robbins were married on 12 December 1934 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.⁵ He died on 10 December 1962, at age 71, in Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.⁴ He was buried on 13 December 1962 in Cedar Crest Cemetery (Plot 333), Trucksville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.⁶

Raymond L. Jones was a County Courthouse File Clerk/ Muscian.^2,6 U.S. Army- WWII.

Stanley Richard Bunn was born on 21 May 1906 in Bunker Hill, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^1,4,3 He and Sarah (Sally) R. Robbins were married on 1 September 1934 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^1,5 He died on 8 April 1994, at age 87, in Berwyn, Chester, Pennsylvania.^1,4 He was buried in Forty Fort Cemetery, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.²

Stanley Richard Bunn was a Construction Welder.³ U.S. Marine Corps.² STANLEY BUNN
APRIL 8, 1994
STANLEY R. BUNN, 87, FORMERLY OF HARVEYS LAKE AND LUZERNE, DIED FRIDAY AT THE
SKILLED CARE CENTER OF THE MASONIC HOME, ELIZABETHTOWN.
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Stanley Bunn
April 8, 1994
Stanley R. Bunn, 87, formerly of Harveys Lake and Luzerne, died Friday at the
Skilled Care Center of the Masonic Home, ElizabethtownBorn in Kingston Township, he was the son of the late Albert and Gertrude DeRemer Bunn. He had resided in Elizabethtown for the past 14 months.
He formerly lived in Wayne for 12 years, and also in Luzerne and at Harveys Lake.
Prior to retiring many years ago, he was involved with the sale of welding equipment and supplies. He was a Pennsylvania certified welder.
He formerly served for 10 years in the Marine Corps, and was discharged as a staff sergeant. He was a past commandant of the George R. Newitt Detachment of the Marine Corps League of Kingston.
He formerly served as Pennsylvania State Commandant of the Marine Corps League, and had served as the National Chief of the Marine Corps League, Devil Dogs.
Involved in local Republican politics, he ran unsuccessfully as a candidate for Congress.
He was a member of the Luzerne United Methodist Church. He was also a life member of the American Welding Society. He also belonged to Kingston Lodge 395, F&AM; Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg; and Irem Temple, Wilkes-Barre.
Surviving are his wife, the former Sarah Robbins, also a guest at the Masonic Home; son, Richard L., Berwyn; sister, Melvina Gray, Bunker Hill; grandchildren, Richard L. Bunn Jr., Susan L. Bunn and David C. Bunn; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday from the Hugh B. Hughes and Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort.
Interment will be in Forty Fort Cemetery.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday; and from 10 a.m. until time of services Monday.
Masonic services will be 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial donations may be made to the Committee on Masonic Homes, c/o Masonic Homes, 1 Mason Drive, Elizabethtown, 17022-2199.

Abner Cornelius Robbins, Jr., was born in August 1910 in Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on 6 February 1912, at age 1, in Luzerne, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was buried in Cedar Crest Cemetery, Trunksville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^1,2

Kingston Death

The death of Abner Robbins, Jr., aged 17 months, occurred early this morning (6 Feb 1912) at home, 286 Wright Street, Kingston. Death was the result of complications. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the family residence and Rev. Olmstead of the Methodist Church will preside at the services. Interment will be made in the Trucksville cemetery.

Gladys Miller was born on 9 November 1918 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She and Harry K. Robbins were married after 1941. She died on 8 March 1996, at age 77, in Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was buried in Mount Greenwood Cemetery, Trucksville, Kingston Township, Pennsylvania.³

Gladys Miller was a Pennsylvania Gas and Water Company.³ Times Leader, The (Wilkes Barre, PA) - March 9, 1996
Deceased Name: GLADYS ROBBINS MARCH 8, 1996 GLADYS ROBBINS OF ATLANTIC AVENUE, EDWARDSVILLE, DIED FRIDAY AT WILKES-BARRE GENERAL HOSPITAL.
Gladys Robbins

March 8, 1996

Gladys Robbins of Atlantic Avenue, Edwardsville, died Friday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born Nov. 9, 1918, in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late David and Gladys Mackeverican Miller.

She was educated in Kingston schools and was employed by the Pennsylvania Gas and Water Co. for 20 years before retiring in May 1982.

She was a member of the Dr. Edwards' Memorial Congregational Church, Edwardsville, and its Missionary Society.

Surviving is her daughter, Mrs. Edith Jones, Forty Fort.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday from the Jones Funeral Home, 34 Church St., Edwardsville, with the Rev. Louis Falcone officiating.

Interment will be Mount Greenwood Cemetery, Trucksville, Kingston Township.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. until service time Monday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dr. Edwards' Memorial Congregational Church, Church and Main streets, Edwardsville, 18704.
Copyright (c) 1996 The Times Leader.

Thomas Rush Robbins was born on 19 March 1908 in Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^2,3 He died on 16 December 1980, at age 72, in Arlington, Arlington, Virginia.^2,3 He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington, Virginia.²

U.S. Navy- WWll- 1942-1946.²

Bernadine K. (?) was born on 19 June 1920 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on 1 July 2000, at age 80, in Downingtown, Chester, Pennsylvania.^1,2

George A. Weigle was born on 23 March 1913 in Manchester, Pennsyvania.^1,2 He died on 24 April 1973, at age 60, in Manchester, York, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was buried in Manchester Union Cemetery, Manchester, York, Pennsylvania.

Lawrence Watson Pearce was born on 11 October 1906 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He and Marie M. Mayer were married about 1932. He died on 4 December 1977, at age 71, in Fridley, Anoka, Minnesota.^1,2

Marie M. Mayer was born on 4 November 1906 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.^1,2 She and Lawrence Watson Pearce were married about 1932. She died on 27 May 2001, at age 94, in Minneapolis, Anoka, Minnesota.^1,2

Marie emigrated from Germany to America in 1907, coming to live with her paternal grandparents in New Jersey. Her mother remained in Germany and never followed her daughter to the US. Marie worked for Harry Christine in Butler, New Jersey before her marriage to Lawrence Watson Pearce on 4 Apr 1932 (not sure of date). Her occupation was a clerk at Abram's Department store. The 1910 census incorrectly lists Marie as a daughter of Christopher and Anna Marie Mayer in Butler, NJ. Marie's father was William Mayer, born in 1852 in Germany. Marie and Lawrence's children were born in New York.

Benjamin Watson Pearce was born on 26 October 1933 in Ramsey, Minnesota.^1,2 He died on 29 January 2005, at age 71, in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota.^1,3,2 He was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Ramsey, Minnesota.³

Benjamin Watson Pearce was a State of Minnesota Auditor.⁴ Benjamin W. Pearce
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Pearce Benjamin W., age 71, of Shoreview, MN Born October 26, 1933 Born to eternal life on January 29, 2005. His long struggle with his physical body over, he now rejoices in a heavenly one. He is survived by his wife Jeannette; brother David (Doris); sons Mark and Scott; daughters-in-law Tracy and Pam; grandchildren Andy, Joey, Evan and Aubrey (on the way); mother-in-law Mabel; brothers-in-law Ron and Gerald (Nancy). Nieces Lisa, Kerri and Renee; nephew John. Preceded in death by father Lawrence; mother Marie; sister Merillyn; father- in-law Donald. Ben was an auditor for the State of Minnesota and later in life focused on organizing prayer teams for North Heights Church drama productions. We know that many were praying for him, just as he had for them through the years. His prayers helped change many lives and situations - those prayers were his legacy. Visitation Wednesday 6-8:30 PM at THE HOLCOMB-HENRY- BOOM NORTH CHAPEL, 515 W. Hwy 96 at Mackubin, Shoreview. Funeral Service Thursday 11:00 AM at NORTH HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHURCH 1700 W. Hwy 96 (Entrance B). Private interment Roselawn Cemetery. There will also be visitation on Thursday AT THE CHURCH from 10 AM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. 651-482-7606.