This page is dedicated to the Remembrance of our Brothers who have passed. Information is posted as it becomes available. An e-mail is sent to the Brethren so that they are made aware and able to pay their respects as they see fit. You can Click on a Brother’s name to read a brief obituary about him.
Masonic Funeral Services are an honorable way for Masons to pay homage to their Brothers who have passed. But one must make his wishes known to his family or funeral director – the Lodge does not provide these services unless they are requested.
Masonic Memorials
This page is dedicated to the Remembrance of our Brothers who have passed. Information is posted as it becomes available. An e-mail is sent to the Brethren so that they are made aware and able to pay their respects as they see fit. You can Click on a Brother’s name to read a brief obituary about him.
Masonic Funeral Services are an honorable way for Masons to pay homage to their Brothers who have passed. But one must make his wishes known to his family or funeral director – the Lodge does not provide these services unless they are requested.
Bro. Dr. George Stolarick
Brother Dr. George Alan Stolarick, 59, of Dallas, passed away Friday, March 16, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, son of George Stolarick and the late Pauline Debold Stolarick. George was a graduate of Dallas High School and College Misericordia, and also The Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. George was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church; George M. Dallas Masonic Lodge #531 and Irem Temple Shriners. He had operated his Podiatry practice in Dallas for the past several years, and was dedicated to and loved his patients. He never batted an eye at doing a house call, and was known to spend extra time just chatting with his patients. George loved the outdoors, hunting, and animals. He taught his children to slow down and appreciate the breeze on a spring day, the beauty of the leaves in the fall, and never to say “I can’t wait for …,” because that day or event was coming fast enough. George was loving and kind, and loved family gatherings, as long as he was stationed at the grill. Along with his family, he will be missed terribly by his canine companions, Ali, Girlfriend, and most of all, Jessie. His dry wit, belly laugh, and yearly donning of the Santa hat will never be forgotten. George had a way of bringing people together, despite all differences, and knew that family was the most important gift that God gave us. He was a loving husband, a fantastic dad, a loyal brother, a devoted son, and a sincere friend to all he met. George was a master at music trivia, never missing a moment to blurt out, “OK, do you know who sang this?” He found a way to fit random movie quotes into almost any conversation to lighten any situation. He gave the best bear hugs and never forgot to say I love you. Surviving are his wife, Sharon Branco, Dallas, and children, son, Richard Branco, Charlotte, N.C.; daughter, Jennifer and her husband, Justin Freeden; grandson, Jonah Freeden.; brothers, Gary and his wife, Carol Stolarick, Dallas; Eric and his wife, Susan Stolarick, Franklin Township; Kent Stolarick, Dallas; sisters, Marie and her husband, William Frey, Shickshinny; Pauline and her husband, David Bump, Franklin Township; several nieces and nephews. George’s family would like to thank Dr. Rodriguez and Sharon Dzurenda for the compassionate care they provided. A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. from The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Charles H. Grube, pastor, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, officiating.
Bro. Elton “Red” Brace – Life Member
Elton “Red” Brace, 86, of Dallas, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 28, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Dallas, he was the son of the late Bert and Gladys Dymond Brace and was a graduate of Westmoreland High School.
Red retired as sales manager with Die-A-Matic Inc. and also worked manufacturing and other sales jobs.
Red had served his country honorably with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
He was a member of Shavertown United Methodist Church, the Back Mountain Men’s Ecumenical Group, a life member of George M. Dallas Masonic Lodge 531 F&AM, Bloomsburg Consistory, Irem Shrine, Legion of Honor at Irem and Republican committeeman in Franklin Twp., and Daddow Isaacs American Legion Post 672, Dallas.
He was the consummate gentleman, a devoted family man, a special friend to all who knew him, and always approached life with wit and a smile.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life and his best friend, his wife, the former Janice L. Houser; brothers, Kenneth and his wife, Emily, and James and his wife, Kaye Brace; sisters, Beulah and her husband, Donald Corey, Alice and her husband, Earl Brown and Louise and her husband, George Hess; and his companion, Pauline Roth.
Surviving are his daughters, Ruth Visintainer and her husband, Louis, and Karen Hodle and her husband, Richard; son, Bert Brace and his wife, Holly; along with the apples of his eye, his grandchildren, Benjamin Brace and Taylor Hodle, sister, Barbara and her husband, Henry Evans; and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation for the constant phone calls, visits, cards and prayers from all of his friends and extended family.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Shavertown United Methodist Church.
Friends may call at Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Interment will be in Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas, with military honors.
George M. Dallas Masonic Lodge 531 and Daddow Isaacs Post 672 American Legion will conduct services Thursday evening.
Bro. Alfred A. Fiorello
Brother Alfred A. Fiorello, 74, of Dallas, went to be with the Lord, peacefully at home, on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.
Born in Jersey City, N.J., to Joseph and Serafina Fiorello, Al lived most of his adult life in Scarsdale, N.Y.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Teresa; his children, Gloria, Joseph and Jonathan and their respective spouses, Greg, Karen and Kimberly; and eight grandchildren, Bethany (fiancee Christopher), Joseph Jr., Ana, Lydia, Lee, Maud, Dagny and Faith. Al was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, and he always had a warm smile for everyone.
After graduating from Woodbridge High School, N.J., Al served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. When he returned home, he started his own business as an electrical contractor. He operated Fiorello Electric for nearly 40 years. Before retirement, Al was an electrical inspector in Princeton, N.J. Al was a member of the Christian Apostolic Church of Hilldale and a Freemason, Lodge 531, F&AM
Al sought always to put the Lord first in his life, every day and until his last moments. His greatest wish was for his family to do the same. He will be deeply missed.
The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at the Christian Apostolic Church of Hilldale, 757 N. Main St., Plains Township. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.
Bro. John R. O’Malia
Brother John R. O’Malia, 69, of Shavertown, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Celtic Hospice Inpatient Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late John R. and Delphia (Spratt) O’Malia Sr., and was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary and Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was a member of the golf team at Wyoming Seminary and Syracuse University and was co-captain of the football team at Wyoming Seminary. He had a passion for history and baseball. John was an airline pilot for 44 years and had flown for Bombardier Flex Jets for two years. He had also flown for Mesa Airlines, Phoenix, Ariz., for eight years as a captain. He was a member of AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association). John was an avid golfer. John had also worked as a truck driver for 23 years. He was a member of Living Hope Bible Church, Plains Township.
John was preceded in death by sons, David Allan and Brian John O’Malia.
Surviving are his wife, the former Susan Davis; son, Kevin John O’Malia and his spouse, Tommy, of Lansdale; brothers, Michael James and Gerald Martin O’Malia.
Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017, at The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Mark DeSilva, pastor, Living Hope Bible Church, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Wyoming.
