People to Pray for and VisitPeople to Pray for and Visithttp://st-george.squarespace.com/people-to-pray-for-and-visit/2008-06-23T20:19:46ZSquarespaceIn Memory of Raymond Anthonyhttp://st-george.squarespace.com/people-to-pray-for-and-visit/2008/6/23/in-memory-of-raymond-anthony.htmlJ. Mokhiber2008-06-23T20:16:06Z2008-06-23T20:16:06ZRaymond M. "Ray" Anthony, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Schoellkopf Health Center, Niagara Falls, NY.

He was born in Bay City, MI on February 3, 1921, the son of Ferris and Agnes [Ferris} Anthony. Mr. Anthony served with the US ARMY during World War II, in the Pacific and Asiatic Theaters. He was awarded the Purple Heart, four bronzes and a distinguished Unit Badge.

Mr. Anthony moved to Niagara Falls in 1946. He was a plumber for over 60 years with the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #129 until retiring in 1982. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, past president of the Cedars Club of Niagara Falls, the American Legion John J. Welch Post 381 and the Local 129/22 retirees Club.

Mr. Anthony enjoyed spending time with his family and dancing. He was an avid sports fan, pitched in the Allied Trades Softball League and also bowled in several leagues over the years.

Mr. Anthony was the husband of the late Ethel [Shaheen] Anthony, who died in October of last year, they were married on February 2, 1946.

He is survived by his three children Jacquelyn-Rae (Frank) Granto of Lewiston, Paul (Sandra) Anthony and James (Susan) Anthony both of Niagara Falls, ten grandchildren Nicolas (Amy), Joseph and Vincent Granto, Julie (Craig) Gonzales, Susan (Jared) Seiwell, Patricia, Paul, Kristen, Thomas and April Anthony, three great grandchildren Craig, Jr., Isabella and Sophia Gonzales, one brother George (Frances) Anthony of Bay City, MI, two sisters Sr. Margaret Marie Anthony of Cincinnati, OH and Virginia (William) King of Bay City, MI, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Anthony was predeceased by 17 brothers and sisters.

The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 1124 Ontario Avenue, NIAGARA FALLS, from 6-9 PM Saturday and 2-4 & 7-9 PM Sunday, where funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Mary of the Cataract Church, 259 Fourth Street, Niagara Falls, NY, with the Rev. James J. Kasinski officiating. Memorials may be made in his name to St. Jude's Hospital or to the American Lung Association. Interment with Military Honors in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.

Messages of Sympathy can be left on the link below.

http://www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com/display.asp?id=1022

]]>Benefit for Tina Salhany and Familyhttp://st-george.squarespace.com/people-to-pray-for-and-visit/benefit-for-tina-salhany-and-family.htmlJ. Mokhiber2007-09-05T15:04:50Z2007-09-05T15:04:50Ztheotokosprotection.jpg
Dear Family & Friends, 
Many but not all of you know of my brother Jim's wife Tina's condition.
To bring you up to speed she has a rare cancer. She has no further treatment options and may have only a couple months to live. I and some cousins are planning a benefit at Church for Saturday October 27th from 2-8 p.m. I hope that some of you can make it. Call if you want to talk........Kenny
Kenneth M. Salhany
732 Pletcher Rd.
Lewiston, NY 14092-1108
Home (716)754-1657  Cell (716)622-1228]]>2007http://st-george.squarespace.com/people-to-pray-for-and-visit/2006/8/25/2007.htmlJ. Mokhiber2006-08-25T18:21:01Z2006-08-25T18:21:01ZPlease pray for and visit the following if possible:

People to Pray for and Visit:

Family and Friends Out of State:

Farag Tawil passed away Jan 26, 2007 of stomach cancer.   May his memory be eternal.  Tagreed Tawil ("Gidge") and the family, Hindy Mokhiber's sister, needs your prayers. 

At Home:

Lorraine Bialik 

 Irene Kargatis

 Robert Fadel 

 Eleanor Kinan

 Raymond Fadel

In Nursing Homes:

 Ethel Anthony ( Schoellkopf Health Center , 621 – 10th Ave. , NF, 14301)

 Michael Bobick ( Schoellkopf Health Center , 621 – 10th Ave. , NF, 14301)

 Bonnie Haick (Our Lady of Peace, 5385 Lewiston Rd , Lewiston 14092 )

 Agnes Fadel (Our Lady of Peace, 5385 Lewiston Rd , Lewiston 14092 )

Suggestions for visiting people with dementia:  Bring pictures to remind them they are not alone and you love them.  Talk to them about the old times, usually they will remember the old days more than current events.  Talk to them about what's going on in your life, they will listen with interest.  When you are visiting them in the nursing home, take them around.  Bring CD of music they like and play it for them (nursing home usually have one on hand so that both of you can enjoy it while you are there to visit).

Sensory stimulation is very important when they are incapacitated or unable to express themselves. 

If they become upset, change the subject or just hold their hand.

Being a caregiver can become very challenging, just remember not to take things too seriously.  If you have to repeat yourself, take it in stride, change the subject or start another activity to distract them from the confusion. 

Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or just want to talk. 

Judith Mokhiber

716-745-1480 home

 

 

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