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August 6, 2011
Stanley Dragon, 82, of Avoca, died August 6, 2011, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Larksville, September 22, 1928, he was a son of the late Joseph and Viola (Bedoski) Dragon. He was a former member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Larksville, and a graduate of Edwardsville High School. Upon completion from high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force serving during the European occupation. He participated in the Berlin Airlift and served during the Korean War. After his active duty, he worked in the local mining industry. Stanley worked for Retreat State Hospital, and later retired from Clarks Summit State Hospital as a psychiatric aide. He was a life member of the Dupont VFW Post 4909; a member of American Legion, Avoca; the Catholic War Veterans Association; the Pittston Senior Center; the AFSCME Union Chapter 13; the Harveys Lake Rod and Gun Club; and a social member of West Side Social Club, Avoca.
He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Annette (Butch), and sisters, Irene Dragon and Bernadine Zim.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, the former Anne (Musto) Dragon; daughters, Paula Marie Rose Nowikowski and her husband, Gary, Plains Township; Irene Mary Dragon, Larksville; and Valerie Ann Dragon, Wilkes-Barre; brothers, Anthony, Larksville, and Joseph; sister, Theresa Durk, Edwardsville, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held August 11 at Chapel Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Memorial Hwy., Dallas, with the Rev. Donald Roberts of the Forty Fort United Methodist Church officiating.
Arrangements are made by Kiesinger Funeral Services, Duryea. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.