35th Masonic District

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Informal Masonic breakfast this morning at CrackerBarrel.  We met brother Chris Aiello of Hightstown Apollo Lodge  #41 F...
09/05/2026

Informal Masonic breakfast this morning at Cracker
Barrel.

We met brother Chris Aiello of Hightstown Apollo Lodge #41 F&AM in Hightstown, NJ traveling through our area to vacation with his family in upstate NY!

08/25/2026
Farewell My Brother:https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19PjVphyiY/?mibextid=wwXIfr
08/24/2026

Farewell My Brother:

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Richard L. Jordan, 88, of Danville, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born on August 19, 1938, in Danville, PA, the son of the late Samuel and Esther (Ikeler) Jordan.

Dick graduated from Danville Area High School and attended Susquehanna University.

In 1954, he met the love of his life, Shirley (Strausser) Jordan and they were married in 1956. Shirley passed away in 1998.

He was married to the late Emma Jean (James) Jordan. They were married in 2002.

Throughout his long and fulfilling career in HVAC, Dick was known not only for his technical expertise but also for his warm demeanor. He poured his heart into his work, earning the respect and admiration of colleagues and clients alike.

Dick was a member of the Danville-Mahoning Masonic Lodge #224, Danville.

He cherished his winter home in Kissimmee, Florida, where he would soak up the sun and create countless joyful memories. His adventurous spirit led him on incredible cruises to the Caribbean, the West Coast, and South America. Closer to home, he found solace and happiness while fishing on the shores of Lake Ontario. Above all, Dick's greatest treasure was his family. The time spent with them was filled with laughter, love, and lessons.

He is survived by three children; Richard “Rick” L. Jordan, II, Holly Jordan and David Mills, and Scott Jordan and his wife Roselyn as well as his grandchildren, whom he adored; Stacey, Kyle, Timothy, Matthew, Michelle, and Michael and great-grandchildren; Austin, Tristan, Cassidy, Benjamin, Crew, Ace and Brody.

In addition to his parents and wives; he was preceded in death by three brothers, John Jordan, Charles Jordan and Samuel Jordan.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Richard’s Life to be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Visneski Funeral Home, Inc., 42 W. Mahoning St., Danville, PA with the Reverend Carvel May officiating. Friends will be received from 12:00 to 12:45pm. A masonic service will be conducted at 12:45pm by the brethren of Danville-Mahoning Masonic Lodge #224. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Danville.

The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Danville-Mahoning Masonic Lodge #224, 7 Jerseytown Road, Danville, PA 17821 or the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 3551 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 or online at Ways to Give – Philadelphia | Shriners Children’s.
Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski Funeral Home, Inc 42 West Mahoning Street Danville PA 17821. www.visneski.com.

08/24/2026

Brethren, a reminder that School of Instruction will be held this evening at the Elysburg Masonic Center, at 7PM. Please make every effort to attend.

From the August 9th Press Enterprise!  Congratulations, David and Lois!
08/20/2026

From the August 9th Press Enterprise! Congratulations, David and Lois!

All members of the 35th District are welcome to attend!
08/12/2026

All members of the 35th District are welcome to attend!

The clam bake information is out! Get your reservations in early!

08/10/2026

Brethren, Tomorrow, August 10th, there will be School of Instruction at Oriental Lodge at 7PM. Please make every effort to attend! It will be a great night of Ritual and fellowship!

https://visneski.com/obituaries/david-r-smeltz/
08/08/2026

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David R. Smeltz, 88, of Shamokin Dam, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his residence. He was born on December 12, 1937, in Bloomsburg, PA; the son of the late Rev. Myles R. Smeltz and Edith N. Smeltz (Lubold). David graduated from Milton High Schoo...

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