Arline Catherine Wallace, formerly of Larksville, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre.
The Daughter of John Dzurko and Josephine (Gimble) Dzurko, Kingston, Arline was preceded in death by her husband of forty-five years, Leo T. Wallace, her daughter Judith Malacarne and Judy’s husband Paul Malacarne, her daughter Michele Zimmerman, her brother Thomas Dzurko (LCDR USN RET) and Tom’s wife Linda, her sister Dolores Dorak and Dolores’ husband John.
She is survived by her son Atty. Leo Wallace and his wife Leslie, grand-daughter Nicole Lewis and her husband Tim, her grand-son Dr. Calum Wallace, and her grandson Vincent Malacarne.
Arline graduated from Kingston High School in 1952 where she enjoyed playing basketball and volleyball. She took extreme pride in her collection of over 500 salt and pepper shakers from around the world. Arline enjoyed watching classic movies, listening to music of the 40’s, and, in addition, especially the music of Englebert Humperdink. Following her retirement, Arline volunteered extensively with her church, St. John the Baptist Larksville, making countless pierogies and working many parish bazaars. And from Spring until Fall Arline could be found watching and supporting her favorite Philadelphia Phillies.
Private funeral services will be held from Strish Funeral Home, Larksville with a Funeral Mass at St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville and internment at St John’s Cemetery, Dallas.
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