Memorials for the 2007 Yearbook of the Primitive Methodist Church

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Rev. Loyd R. Dean Rev. David A. Malanowski Mrs. Lillian E. Hughes Marietta Grippen Munoz Joseph Jordan Lela I. McReynolds Paul L. McReynolds Robert E. Novinski
Rev. Loyd R. Dean November 9, 1926-December 5, 2006 "Semper Fi" On Tuesday evening, December 5, 2006, our friend, pastor, and father, Rev. Loyd R. Dean slipped his earthly bonds, and went to be with his Lord, and with his wife Lula. He had been struggling with physical problems for many years, but was alert until he went home. He was born and raised in the Binghamton, NY area. He met and married Lula Griffith. They had been married for 58 years when Lula went home. They were blessed with six children. Rev. Dean served in the Eastern, Western, Wyoming, and finally finishing his ministry in the Schuylkill District. He had served the St. Clair church during the installation of the sprinkler system, along with many other major updates. Rev. Dean, was well like by the church, and for his work for a job well done. Even though he served as a District Superintendent, he never lost touch with the members of the church. That is, along with his friend, "stretch". Rev. Dean is one of the last students of Rev. J. C. McGuiness, at the Johnson City church. Each week the students would meet at Rev. McGuiness' office, and go over their studies. This would be followed by the weekly meeting of the Boy's Prayer Band. One tuesday night God performed a miracle on Rev. Dean. Rev. Dean, along with Rev. Leroy Harvey were fellow marines. They had served in the Pacific during World War II. Rev. Dean returned with a case of 'Jungle Rot' in his feet. He prayed long to be headled, but one tuesday night, God reached down, and Rev. Dean was healed. Rev. Dean was also the last class of ordained ministers who didn't need a college degree. Visiting Rev. Dean, was always a treat. He was an avid Yankee fan, and always knew what they were doing. Many years, when they were mired in last place in the American League, Rev. Dean's faith in 'his' Yankee's never failed or waver. Following the death of his wife, his youngest daughter and her husband moved in to make sure Rev. Dean was able to stay home. Rev. Dean's greatest legacy was serving God, and praying for family, friends, and the churches he served. His funeral was not a time of mourning, but of joy, just as he wanted. There were tributes given by those who were important to him, and his ministry. There were those who went into the service of the Lord, who shared treasured moments. There were others who shared thoughts of Rev. Dean's ministry. There was a solo of his favority hymn, "Face to Face". Rev. Dean was a true marine in his service to his Lord, "Semper Fi", "Always Faithful". We will miss him, but also remember the example he was to each person he met. Rev. William Salmon Return to Index at the Top of This Page Rev. David A. Malanowski September 18, 1952-August 19, 2006 “I knew from the time I was just a young boy and watching Oddie stand up at the pulpit, that I was called to be a minister” – Rev David Malanowski. Born September 18, 1952, to Oddie and Virginia Malanowski, David spent his life preaching the gospel to all who would hear. His passion to see souls saved and lives changed came from a love of people and a desire to make their lives better. David cared for people when it seemed nobody else would. David graduated from Liberty University in Lynchburg Virginia in 1975. From there, he went on to pursue pastoral ministry with the Primitive Methodists which began a 31 year ministry behind the pulpit in churches from Rhode Island to Florida. But his work went far beyond “pulpit” ministry. David had a passion to be in the community reaching those who were not being reached. In 2004, he began working with the Hispanic community to develop a cross-cultural fellowship within the Kathleen Community Church and to this day that Hispanic ministry is thriving. In so many ways, David was always trying to find new and innovative ways to get the gospel out. Many lives were changed for his willingness to step out of the church walls and care for people. For a long time, David will be remembered for different reasons. For some it will be his smile and sense of humor. For others it will be his musical ability that could always brighten up a room. But for others he will be remembered as the guy who took the time to care for those that were down on their luck. He will be remembered as the one willing to open his home to perfect strangers. He will be remembered as the one who saved them when they were on the verge of taking their own life. He will be the one remembered for leading them to Jesus and helping them find hope in a hopeless existence. He will always be remembered. Return to Index at the Top of This Page Mrs. Lillian E. Hughes Lillian E. Hughes went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2006. She was born March 21, 1925 in Laurel Run, PA where she spent the early years of her life. She was an active member of the Laurel Run PM Church in the early years, being involved in the choir as well as teaching in the Sunday School. She was married to the Rev. James S. Hughes, a faithful and active member of the Primitive Methodist ministry until the Lord called him home in 1988. In 1949 they were assigned to serve the PM Church on Block Island, RI. Lillian loved the Lord and faithfully served Him, not only in her young life, but in the various churches where they served. She loved God’s Word and for over 50 years taught Sunday School wherever they were assigned. Lillian was blessed by the Lord with a variety of talents. She not only enjoyed teaching God’s Word but showed by example what Jesus could do in the life of a dedicated follower. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ and was always willing to use this talent to honor the Lord. Even after they retired Lillian continued to be active in the choir and Ladies Aid of Parsons PM Church where she was a member. Both she and her husband served PM churches in New Diggings, WI, Block Island, Greystone and Lonsdale, RI and in Mahanoy City, Hatboro Gethsemane, Plymouth Franklin Street and Parsons where they retired in May, 1987. One of the greatest gifts Lillian had was that of hospitality. The door was always open at the Hughes home. Lillian is survived by a son, William S. Hughes, Ten Mile, Tenn., and a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Elick, wife of Rev. David Elick, Bear Creek, PA. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. George Kropp and Rev. K. Gene Carroll, PhD. Interment was in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton, PA. Rev. William H. Fudge Return to Index at the Top of This Page Marietta Grippen Munoz Marietta Grippen Munoz grew up in the Johnson City Primitive Methodist Church where she was very active in Sunday School, Youth Group and choir. It was there that she gave her life to the Lord and He called her to the mission field. Marietta trained at and graduated from Nyack Christian and Missionary Alliance College in Nyack, New York. She loved the Lord with all her heart and her biggest desire was to serve Him in foreign missions. The Lord gave her this desire of her heart and she spent a number of years working in Brazil. She shared this testimony of God’s protection while there. While serving in the jungles of Brazil, one of the natives asked her to go for a walk with her. As they reached the edge of the clearing and were about to enter the jungle itself, it started to pour. It struck Marietta as odd, because only moments before there had not been a cloud in the sky. She told this person that she was going to go back to the house. When they got there, she asked the lady what she had wanted. The woman replied, “I was going to kill you. You have so much and I have nothing.” Marietta never went for a walk with that woman again! Another time she told about being invited to a Brazilian home for a meal. The lady had just baked some bread and Marietta took a slice only to see it covered with crawling ants. She knew she couldn’t embarrass the lady, so she folded it over, pressed it together and ate it. She said that is was just some unplanned protein. After that she liked to sing, “What He feeds me, I will swallow.” After serving a number of years in Brazil, she felt called to our own mission work in Guatemala. It was while serving there that she met and married Romeo Munoz. They served there together for many years. Although Guatemala was considered to be her “foreign field” of service, it really became her home. I can remember her singing when she came to the States on furlough: “If I should die upon a foreign field someday, t’would be no more than love demands, no less could I repay.” For Marietta, living meant serving God. She loved Him with all of her being. On November 17, 2005, after many years of living for Him, she met Jesus face to face and heard Him say, “Well done good and faithful servant, welcome home.” Submitted by the Johnson City Primitive Methodist Church Cece Howard, author Return to Index at the Top of This Page Joseph Jordan Joseph Jordan was born Nov. 10Th,1936 at the Ashland,Pa Hospital.Joe served as an altar boy at the St. Josephs Catholic Church in Girardville,Pa.He always had a desire to serve the Lord even as a child. Joe married the former Ruth Ann Bracey on April 11Th 1970. The Rev. Wm Lewis and his lovely wife, Mary, had a great influence on Joe. They became his mentors in the faith. Joe was always making physical improvements on the church and the parsonage during his lifetime. He never seemed to tire from serving the Lord in this way. He also used to play Santa for the church children and was loved by all. Our own children remember what a good Santa he was. Joe became very sick but you would not have known it because he smiled and sang and praised the Lord despite the pain he was in. His favorite verse of Scripture was Psalm 46:10 " Be still and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." Joe went to be with the Lord on May 30th, 2006. His funeral was at the Girardville P.M. Church on June 3rd, 2006. The church was filled with friends and family whose lives were touched by Joe Jordan. We sang his favorite hymn, " I've Got A Mansion Over The Hilltop" I count it a privilege to have been one of Joe's pastors. We all miss him and his warm friendly smile but heaven is a little closer for all who knew and loved this man of God. Rev. Robert F. Smith Return to Index at the Top of This Page Lela I. McReynolds 1916-2005 Lela I. McReynolds, 89, died on December 17, 2005, in Platteville, Wisconsin. She was born on June 10, 1916 in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. She received Christ as her Savior at Wardsville PM Church when she was a young girl. She married Paul McReynolds on June 25, 1940. They had 65 years together. She helped Paul farm and also worked in the Produce Department of Dick’s Supermarket for 22 years. She was a member of Westview Methodist Church in Platteville, Wisconsin for over 60 years. At her funeral her grandchildren recalled how she led them spiritually. She is survived by a son and his wife, a daughter, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one sister and two sisters-in-law. Burial was in Big Patch Primitive Methodist Church Cemetery, Grant County, Wisconsin. Return to Index at the Top of This Page Paul L. McReynolds 1919-2006 Paul L. McReynolds, 87, died on September 20, 2006, nine months after his wife, Lela. They were long-time members of Westview Church in Platteville, Wisconsin. Paul was born on August 1, 1919, in Grant County, Wisconsin. He married Lela Bottomley on June 25, 1940. He farmed, then worked at Dubuque Packing Company for 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, music, and was a man who could fix anything. His son gave the message at Paul’s funeral service. He is survived by a son and his wife, a daughter, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two sisters-in-law. Burial was in Big Patch Primitive Methodist Church Cemetery, Grant County, Wisconsin. Return to Index at the Top of This Page Robert E. Novinski 1933-2006 Robert (Bob) E. Novinski, 73, died on July 31, 2006. He was a faithful member of Westview Church in Platteville, Wisconsin. He was born on January 10, 1933 in Grant County, Wisconsin. He married Patricia Weigel on June 10, 1967. They farmed in the area near Platteville for many years. After retiring in 1999 he moved to Platteville and served as a Courier for Clare Bank. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, pitching horseshoes, playing cards and bean bags. He was devoted to his family, especially enjoying his five grandsons. His ten year old grandson read the Scripture at Bob’s funeral. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, two sons, two daughters, their spouses, five grandsons, five sisters, and four brothers. Burial was in Big Patch Primitive Methodist Church Cemetery, Grant County, Wisconsin.
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