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rn THE MATTER OF
IN THE cx)URI' OF O)M.1()N PLEAS OF
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Donna Bender
(nane)
ORPHANS' CDURI' DIVISION
An Alleged Incarpetent
NO.
19
PEl'ITION FOR APPOINIMENI' OF GUARDIAN
Joseph J. Scartelli
, Superintendent of
The Petition of
Selinsgrove Center
, respectfully represents:
1. Your Petitioner has custody of the alleged incarpetent
at Selinsgrove Center
2. The alleged incarpetent was admitted to the aforesaid
institution on May 6, 1958
3. The alleged incx::mpetent is daniciled at 78 East Main Street,
Newville, Pennsylvania 17241
4. The alleged inccmpetent is ~ years of age, having been
born on
April 24, 1949
5. The alleged incx::mpetent' s mili tal:y status is: never
served in the armed forces
6. The alleged incarpetent' s marital status is:
never married
7. Those persons, if any, who are the alleged incx:mpetent' s next
of kin and their relationship to same, of whan your Petitioner has knCMledge
are as follCMs:
Mrs. Martha R. Bender, mother, 78 East Main street, Newville, Penna. 17241
8. No other Court within this COmonwealth of which Petitioner
has knCMledge has appointed a guardian for the alleged incatpetent.
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IN THE MATTER OF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
DONNA BENDER
(name)
CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
An Alleged Incompetent
NO. 502 ORPHANS
1978
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE
SPECIAL MASTER AND ORDER OF COURT
Upon hearing of the Petition and Citation for Appointment of
a guardian for
DONNA BENDER
, proof of notice of
the said hearing to her
next of kin having been filed, and
attorney
appointed as ~
Joseph P. Alexa, Esquire,
~ the Special M,aster, appointed by this Honorable Court to hear
said Petition, finds that the said Donna Bender
is so mentally infirm that she
is likely to dissipate or lose her
estate and become the victim of designing persons; and that the Court
further finds that the entire real and personal estate of the said
Donna Bender
should be handled by the
Guardian designated herein.
IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED THAT Bonita J. Stahl
and his/her successors in office
be and are hereby authorized to receive, hold and dispose of the es-
tate of the said
Donna Bender
as the duly appointed guardian under Court Decree, and to pay such
debts as enumerated in said Petition, such debts having been found to
be proper and in accord with law.
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The guardian, within three months after real or personal es-
tate of the incompetent comes into his possession, shall verify by
oath and file with the Clerk an inventory and appraisement of such
personal estate, a statement of such real estate, and a statement of
any real or personal estate which he expects to acquire thereafter.
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IN THE MATTER OF
IN THE COURT OF CO~~ON PLEAS OF
DONNA BENDER
(name)
CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
An Alleged Incompetent
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
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PRELIMINARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
18
day of
September, 1978
19
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upon consideration of the foregoing Petition, it is Ordered that a
citation be issued, directed to
DONNA BENDER
SHE
HER
should
to show cause why
not be adjudged an incompetent, and a guardian of
estate
appointed; and why distribution of assets and income as payment of debts
listed in paragraph 11 of the within Petition should not be made.
George A. Vaughn, III, Esquire
is hereby
appointed Special Master for the purposes of conducting a hearing on
said Petition at the institution at wh~ch
DONNA BENDER
resides, at a time to be fixed by said
Special Master, and to submit a Report and Recommendation to this
Court in a timely fashion.
is hereby appointed by the court to act as guardian ad litem for
DONNA BENDER
the alleged incompetent
regarding this hearing.
At least twenty (20) days written notice of the hearing
shall be given to
DONNA BENDER
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the alleged incompetent, by serving
HER
personally with the
citation and a copy of the foregoing Petition; and at least twenty
(20) days written notice of the Petition and hearing shall also be
given to any next of kin listed in the Petition either personally or
by certified mail.
Joseph P. Alexa, Esquire, be and is hereby appointed to represen
the respondent, Charles Clouse:, and Sandra Gobrecht is assigned to take
the stenographic notes of test1mony.
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Bonita J. Stahl
, Guardian Officer at
the aforesaid institution, and his successors in office, having no interest
adverse to the alleged incarpetent, has agreed to act as Guardian if this
Honorable Court shall so appoint. The oonsent of the proposed Guardian
to so act is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit B.
14. If appointed as Guardian,
Bonita J. stahl
is required to act in oonpliance with regulations pramul.gated under Court
Order in 5 Pennsylvania Bulletin 931 et ssg. (April 19,1975).
15. In light of these provisions and in furtherance of
Paragraph 7 of the aforesaid regulations, petitioner requests preference
be given to a bank., trust oonpany or other individual willing to accept
appoinbrent as Guardian.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner prays that a citation be issued
directing
Donna Bender
, and those
persons, if any, listed in paragraph 7 of this Petition, to shaY cause,
if any there be, why
she
should not
be declared an inoompetent and a Guardian of the estate aPfOinted, and
why distribution of assets and inOOIn2 as payment of debts listed in
paragraph 11 should not be made. Peti tioner further prays that a guardian
ad Ii tern be appointed to act for the alleged incrnpetent regarding such
hearing.
BY:
Sffo~t '
J ep ~. Scartelli
Superintendent
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"IN THE MATIER OF
IN THE CX)UR!' OF CX)M.I)N pLEAs OF
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Donna Bender
(nane)
ORPHANS' CX)UR!' DIVISIrn
An Alleged Incaupetent
NO.
19
PEI'ITIrn FOR APPOINIMENI' OF GUARDIAN
The Petition of
Joseph J. Scartelli
, Superintendent of
Selinsgrove Center
, respectfully represents:
1. Your Petitioner has custody of the alleged incanpetent
at Selinsgrove Center
2. The alleged incx:mpetent was admitted to the aforesaid
institution on May 6, 1958
3. The alleged incx:mpetent is daniciled at 78 East Main Street,
Newville, Pennsylvania 17241
4. The alleged inccmpetent is 28 years of age, having been
born on
April 24, 1949
5. The alleged incx:mpetent' s mili tal:y status is: never
served in the armed forces
6. The alleged incanpetent' s marital status is:
never married
7. Those persons, if any, who are the alleged ina:mpetent' s next
of kin and their relationship to same, of whan your Petitioner has knCMledge
are as follCMS:
Mrs. Martha R. Bender, mother, 78 East Main street, Newville, Penna. 17241
8. No other Court within this Camonwea1th of which Petitioner
has knCMledge has appointed a guardian for the alleged incanpetent.
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9. The alleged ina:npetent has ina:me consisting of:
(a) Maney due fram Social Security Administration
in the amount of $ 223.90 per month
(b) l-bney due fran
in the anount of $
(e)
per
10. The alleged inCCIl1petent has assets, real and personal, of
which the Petitioner is CMare, in the amount of $ 9368.62 consisting of:
(a) ~1oney held by the Guardian Officer of Sel insgrove
Center in the aI'OCJUI1t of $ 8244.16 as of October 10 , 1978.
(b) ''Vecchione Refund" Ironies in the arrount of $ 1124.46
title to which is in dispute.
(e)
11.
of $ 7325.60
The alleged inCCIl1petent has debts outstanding in the arrount
, as of October 10 , 19~, cor:sisting of:
(a) $ 6377.40 owing to the Crnmonwealth of Pennsylvania
as payment for care and maintenance received fran the period Aori 1
19~, to October 10 , 19Ia.-, in accordance with 50 P.S. SS 4501 and 4504
and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(b) $ 948.20 owing to the Ccmronwealth of Pennsylvania as
payment for care and maintenance rendered between July 11, 1974, and
April 4, 1975, which relates to the "Vecchione Refund", title to which is
in dispute.
(e)
12. The alleged inocmpetent is incapable of handling her
financial affairs for the reasons set forth in the attached Affidavit
and Carq:>etency Report, prepared by
William C. Snauffer
,
marked as Exhibit A and made a part hereof.
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13.
Bonita J. Stahl
, Guardian Officer at
the aforesaid institution, and his successors in office, having no interest
adverse to the alleged incanpetent, has agreed to act as Guardian if this
Honorable Court shall so appoint. The oonsent of the proposed Guardian
to so act is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit B.
14. If appointed as Guardian,
Bonita J. stahl
is required to act in oonpliance with regulations prcmulgated under Court
Order in 5 Pennsylvania Bulletin 931 et seq. (April 19, 1975).
15. In light of these provisions and in furtherance of
Paragraph 7 of the aforesaid regulations, petitioner requests preference
be given to a bank, trust oorrpany or other individual willing to accept
appoin1:::Irent as Guardian.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner prays that a citation be issued
directing
Donna Bender
, and those
persons, if any, listed in paragraph 7 of this Petition, to shav cause,
if any there be, why
she
should not
be declared an inoonpetent and a Guardian of the estate appointed, and
why distribution of assets and inoone as payment of debts listed in
paragraFh 11 should not be made. Peti tioner further prays that a guardian
ad Ii tern be appointed to act for the alleged incarpetent regarding such
hearing.
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Superintendent
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CCMoI:NWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
CDUN'lY OF
SNYDm
Joseph J. Scartelli
, Petitioner in this
matter, being duly swam acoording to law, do depose and state that
lam
Suo erintendent
of S elins grove
Center
and that the facts set
forth in the foregoing Peti tiOll are true and correct to the best of
IT!Y kn(:Mledge, infonnation and belief.
Yi~UA La L .
o h J. Scartelli
Superintendent
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Selinsgrove, Snyder Co., Pa.
My Commission expires 10-30-78
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AFFIDAVIT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF
SNYDER
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I, william Snauffer , being duly sworn
according to law, depose and say that I am a Psychologist
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employed at Selinsgrove Center
, and I have examined the patient, Donna Bender
an alledged incompetent, with care and dil!gence and based upon said
examination and observations am of the opinion that said patient is
incompetent to manage his/her own affairs for the reasons set forth in the
attached Competency Report, and that the facts and opinions contained
therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief.
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SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE
ME THIS
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Ruth A. Troup, Notary Public
Selinsgrove, Snyder Co., Pa.
My Commission expires 10-30-78
EXHIBIT "A"
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~> REPORT OF COMPETENCY E)(AMINATION
NAME
BENDER, DONNA
INSTITUTION
SELINSGROVE CENTER
EXAMINER
WILLIAM SRAUFFER
I DATE
3-24-78
ADDRESSOGRAPH PLATE
INSTRUCTIONS: Set forth below your opinion as to whether the patient/resident meets the legal standards of incompetency
Include the medical and factual basis for that opinion. If you have used a competency worksheet (state centers and MR units
only) it can serve as the factual basis for your opinion. Attach a copy to this form. Under Pennsylvania law, a person may be
adjudicated incompetent if he or she, as a result of mental illness, mental retardation, or old age:
(1) is unable to manage h is or her property; or
(2) is likely to dissipate that property; or
(3) is likely to become the victim of designing persons; or
(4) lacks sufficient capacity to make or communicate responsible decisions concerning the use and
management of his or her entitlements.
Your opinion regarding competence must make reference to at least one of these standards. Use as much space as needed and
be as detailed as possible. Medical basis should refer to both diagnosis and its manifestations. Factual basis refers to questions
and answers regarding the four standards above. Please sign on bottom. If additional space is required, use an attached sheet.
Donna is verbal and understands a variety of verbal exchanges. She is however unable
to discriminate coin denominations. She cannot write her name and is unable to make
or communicate responsible decisions concerning the use of management of her
financial resources.
CONCLUSION: (Please respond Yes or No)
DYes
DYes
Qyes
GJNO
GJNO
oNO
The patient/resident is capable of managing his/her financial affairs.
The patient/resident is incapable of managing his/her financial affairs.
(If Yes, respond to the following question.)
If the patient/resident is incapable, is the patient's/resident's incapability to manage his/her
financial affairs a product and/or manifestation of his/her mental retardation, mental illness,
or old age?
o Competent
~ Incompetent
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SIGNATURE OF APPROVAL BY SUPERINTENDENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
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DA~'E 3-24-78 EXMHNER William Snauffer
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INSl'lnJCTIO~S: The administration of the Competency Assessment
Inventory (CAl) should conform carefully to the directions pro-
vided herein. The stated questions and tasks are designed to
elicit responses which will be used in determining whether or not
a resident is capable of managing his personal property and/or is
susceptible to the deceptions of others. (Pennsylvania Bulletin,
April 19, 1975, Volume. 5, Number.l7).
If the resident's rE:sponse is correct, place the exact number of
points in the space provided. One point will be given for each
correct response, except where indic8l(:J. The examiner should
provide the resident's/patient's name, age, and center/hospital
number if an addressop,ra~p_~_ate __~.~. not available.
PART I - SCREENING QUESTION.S
SCORE :
_---=-.._ J. Ask the l.ndhd.dual Lo sLate his/her full name.
(Score one :']', ocint if full name is given).
o 2. Have the individual write his/her full name.
(Score one (J) Doint if the individual writes his name accurately).
Individual's Signature
o 3.
Ask the Ind! \I idual 1:0 1.011".=. tl1E:'. current da), mcnth, and year.
(Score one (J) point if the individual responds correctly to all three).
o 4.
Ask LOt:. l.ndividual whelE:. ne lives.
(Score one (1) point" if name of institut.ion 0:': tamU,' address is given).
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~. Ask tht lndtvidua;
:eao thp following'
FIVE BANK
ONE SIX
TWO TWENn
TEN FOUR
alECK NINE
(Score one (1) point fqr 1-5 words
correct; and three (3) points for
THIRTY-ONE
EIGHTEEN
NINE HUNDRElJ
DEPOS!T
SEVENTY-SEVEn
correct; two (2)
11-15 correct).
points for 6-10 words
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Currency Identification
Materials: Penny, nickel, dime, quarter, half dollar.
Randomly place the coins in front of the individual and ask:
(a) Show roe the dime
(b) Show me the quarter
(c) Show me the nickel
(d) Show me the half doll~
(e) Show me the penny
- (Score two (2) points if fOllT !4l ". more responses are correct).
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One (1) twenty. ten. five. two, and one dullar b.ill. .
Place the bills in front of individual and ask:
(a) Show me the two dollar bill
(b) tfuich bill is worth the most?
(c) Show me the ten dollar bill
(d) mlich bill is the smallest amount?
(e) Show me the five dollar bill
(Score two (2) points if (4) or more responses are correct).
STOP here if t,he individual has a total score of six (6) or less points - for items one (1)
through seven (7).
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SCORE :
8. If you wanted to buy a radio at the lowest price (le3st expensive), and
saw three radios marked, $7.00 $11. 00 $8.00, which radio would
you select?
(Score one (1) point if the .$7.00 amount is selectC'd).
9. Give the individual one dollar ($1.00) in mixed change, and ask:
(a) If you bought something for 65 cents, show me
how much change you would have left?
right
(b) If a pencil costs 25 cents, show me how much-~oney
you need.
wrong
right
wrong
(c) If you bought something for 85 cents, how much change
would you have left?
(Score two (2) points ~t all three items are
answered correctly).
right
wrong
10. If you only had $200.00 a month to spend, what would you do with this money?
(Score one (1) point if the following three items are mentioned:
(1) food; (2) clothing; (3) housing).
ll. Place fifty-two cents (quarter, 2 dimes, nickel, 2 pel-Inies) in front of
individual and ask, "How much money is here?"
(Score one (1) point for correct response).
12. Ask the questio::
If a stranger approached you and asked you for ten dollars, what would
you do?
(Score two (2) points for any response(s) wherehy the individual
does not give money to the stranger).
13. Financial Concepts
Ask the individual to explain the following:
(a) checking account (any mention of checking account functions,
i.e., payment, withdrawal of funds).
(b) savings account (savines of monies in a bank; interest)
(c) social security (a source of monies from Federal Government)
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,(d) loans (borrouing) (a method of get t:i ng mOllCe)' from a source)
(e) life insurance (payment of monies upon death of mmer or
beneficiary)
(f) salary (wages) (monies earned for work completed)
(g) taxes (money deducted or paid to government for couuuunity
services and government support)
(h) postage stamps (jtem bought to be used for mailing letters
and packages)
(Score two (2) points if the individual responds correctly to four (4)
of the eight (8) items.
14. If someone came up to you on the street and wanted you to buy two w;itches
from them for $100.00, what 'o/Ould you do?
(Score two (2) points if the individual does not buy the watch).
15. Place eighteen dollars (ten, five, 3 ones), in front of individual and ask,
"lIow much money is here?"
(Score one (1) point for correct response).
16. The examiner or the unit staff should complete the following questions by
answering yes/no.
1. Does the individual receive money regularly?
2. Does the individual give money and/or possessions away
indiscriminately?
3. Does the individual frequently lose and/or have his/her
money and/or possessions stolen?
(Score one (1) point if #2 and 113 are marked "no"").
NOTE: It is suggested that a total score of sixteen (lb) or more points be used
as a cut-off score for rendering an opinion of cmlpetence. A score of
fifteen (15) or less points would be used for the opinion of incompetence.
MATERIALS LIST:
Coins: 5 pennies; 3 nickels; 3 dimes; 3 quarters; 1 half-dollar
Bills: 3 ones; five; ten; twenty
Is the rcsident'&_inability to handle his/her monies and/~r possessions a yroduct
of his/her disabili ty? /
Yes ~ No
Signa~ure (Licensed Psyc logist
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<rNSENT OF proPOSED GUARDIAN
I , Bonita J. stahl
, Acting Guardian Officer
of
S elinsgrove Center
, do hereby certify that I
and nw successors in office are willing to act as Guardian for the
estate of
Donna Bender
, an alleged inca:rpetent, if
the Court shall so appoint.
Further, I do hereby certify that I am not a fiduciary of
any estate in which the alleged in<XlItpetent has an interest, nor have
I any interest adverse to the alleged inconpetent.
'lhe facts and opinions contained herein are true and oorrect
to the best of nw kno.vledge, infonnation and belief.
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Bonita J. stahl
Acting Guardian Officer
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> IN THE MATTER OF
DONNA BENDER
IN THE ORPHANS' .COURT OF
Cumberland COUNTY.
An Alleged Incompetent
No.
of 19
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,
COUNTY OF Snyder
ss. :
H. Charles Thomas , being duly sworn
according to law, deposes and sa~ that
1. He is a licensed or licensable, practicing
psychologist, who is employed at the State Center or Mental
Retardation Unit known as Selinsgrove Center located
at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania 17870
where on October 18 ,198 ,he examined a resident therein,
viz: (Name) Donna BeITEr
(Age) 29-6, (Sex)Femal~
who was admitted from Cumberland County
on May 6 , 19~, with a history of
Mental Deficiency, undetermined origin, with epilepsy.
At the examination of the following symptoms were observed
Left spastic hemiplegia. Verbal and ambulatory.
Cannot identny coin or bill denominations. Cannot write name.
from which the diagnosis made is:
Profound Retardation, S.A. 4 years, S.Q. 16
Unable to make responsible decisions concerning financial affairs.
with a prognosis as follows:
Fair with training program.
2. On the basis of the foregoing history and
examination, the affiant is of the opinion that Donna Bender
"because of mental infirmities of old age, mental illness,
mental deficiency, drug addiction or inebriety, is unable to
manage his property, or is liable to dissipate it or become
the victim of designing persons," and is, therefore, incompetent
under the provisions of the Incompetents' Estates Act of 1955
as amended.
Sworn to and subscribed
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IN THE ORPHANS' ~OURT OF
Donna May Bender
Cumberland
COUNTY.
An Alleged Incompetent
No.
of 19
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,
Snyder
ss. :
COUNTY OF
L. Y. Gilfert, M.D.
, being duly sworn
according to law, deposes and say that
1. He is a regularly licensed, practicing physician
who is employed at the hospital or institution known as
Selinsgrove Center
Selinsgrove, Pa.
where on
located at
October 17
, 19
78
he examined a patient therein, viz: (Name) Donna May Bender
(Age) 29
(Sex)
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2. As a result of this examination it is the opinion
of the affiant that:
A. Said patient is in such physical or mental
condition that he/she is capable of appearing in court
and his/her presence in court will not endanger others
in the court room.
OR
~ Because of the physical or mental condition of
said patient, his/her welfare would not be promoted by
his/her presence in Court, and/or hio/hcr prcGcncc -fftight
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eHdl\I,ge.r BtRQr'il in +-hp r.ourt room.
Sworn to and subscribed
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IN THE MATTER OF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
DONNA DENiJP::-c
AN ALLEGED INCOMPETENT
Cumberland
COUNTY,
OF
PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
NO. 502 19 78
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Eobert Schmoyer
being duly sworn according to law,
deposes and says that he/she personally served the within
Citation and Petition upon
Donna Bender
Se1insgrove Center
on
at
October 1$, 1978
at 8:45
a.m.~~~x, by reading to
him/her the contents of the Citation and Petition and leaving
with him/her a copy of said Citation and said Petition.
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SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIB~
BEFORE ME THIA /?7:l1.
DAY OF L~(JA' , 191i".
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IN THE MATTER OF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
. DONNA BENDER
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
NO. 502 19 78
AN ALLEGED INCOMPETENT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTICE
JOYCE A. HORNER
, being duly sworn
according to law, deposes and says that she gave notice
of the hearing scheduled on October 19, 1978
on the above-captioned matter by sending by Certified Mail,
Return Receipt Requested, a copy of the Court Citation and
a letter of explanation from Edward P. Carey, Assistant
Attorney General to all next of kin of the above-captioned
person at the addresses supplied by the institution of
which the alleged incompetent is a resident. A copy of the
citation and the 1etter(s) are attached.
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J E A. HORNER
Sworn to and Subscribed
Before me this 13th day
of October , 19~
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,,'C[ COMMISSlot! EXPIRES
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It,f. THE MATTER OF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
COUNTY,' PENNSYLVANIA
. Donna Bender
(name)
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
An Alleged Incompetent
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CITATION
TO: DONNA BENDER
We command you to appear at a hearing in the Orphans' Court
of
CUMBERLAND
, County, to be held at
Se1ingsgrove State Hosp. on October 19, 1978 , 19__,
1:00 p.m.
at ~., to shmv cause why you should not be adjudged an incompetent~
and a guardian appointed for your estate.
and to be heard
Citation Returnable the 19.. day of
October 1978
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\'lITNESSETH:
The Honorable
Dale F. Shughart
President Judge of said Court, sitting in the Orphans' Court this
15th
day of
September
, 1978 .
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CLERK OF THE ORPH NS' COURT DIVISION
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYl
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WEI
HARRISBURG. PENNSYLVANIJ
JAMES R. ADAMS
GENERAL COUNSEL
SepterrbeI 21, 197
Mrs. Martha R. Bender
78 East Main Street
Newville, PA 17241
'RE:
DCNNA BENlJE
Dear Mrs. Bender:
Mr. Joseph J. Scartelli,
Selinsgrove Center, has petitioned
Cumberland County Orphans' Court tc
listed patient incompetent and to c
Guardian Officer at Selinsgrove, gl
Although your relative has been a ]
for some time, without an adjudica'
an adjudication is now necessary b,
decided that a Pennsylvania State
the role of guardian without an of
of incompetency.
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A hearing on Mr. Scartelli's petition has been set
for Thursday, October 19, 1978, at 1:00 p.m., at Selinsgrove
Center, with George Vaughn, Esquire, Master. Unless you have
some objection to the appointment of Ms. Stahl as guardian
you need not attend the hearing. I have, nevertheless,
attached a copy of the Court's Citation which has been
served on your relative. If you do intend to be present
please give me a call at the above number. Also, if you
have any questions about this matter please feel free to
call me.
Sincerely,
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Edward P. Carey
Assistant Attorney General
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Attachment
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
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Social Security Administration
Tenth and Market Streets
Sunbury, PA 17801
Reflltr To:
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Februa.ry., l,?0
~~ardian ~fficer
Selinsgrovo Center
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Dear Me. Stahl:
This is to certify that at the present time there are no acceptable
Representative Payees available for the person shown above to receive
Social Security benefits on his/her behalf.
Sincerely yours,
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John J. Vidosh
District Manager