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IN THE MATTER OF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
506 ORPHANS 1978
LOLETA R. SWEENEY
An Alleged Incompetent
IN RE: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, November 17, 1978, it is hereby ordered and
directed that the report and recommendation of the Special Master
hereinbefore appointed in the above matter, be and is hereby
approved, and that Bonita J. Stahl, Guardian Officer of
Se1insgrove Center, and her successors in office are hereby
authorized to receive, hold, and dispose of the estate of
LOLETA R. SWEENEY
, and to pay such debts that
are presently outstanding as well as such debts that may later
become due and owing.
Specifically, the guardian is directed to pay to the Clerk
of the Orphans' Court of Cumberland County a filing fee in the
amount of $8.00 and a fee of $35.00 to Joseph P. Alexa, Esquire,
guardian ad litem.
It is further directed that the blanket surety bond issued
by Aetna Casualty and Surety, Bond No. 57S28546, is approved as
sufficient bond.
By the Court,
cc: Edward P. Carey, Esq. (2)
Assistant Attorney General
George A. Vaughn, III, Esq.
Special Master
Joseph P. Alexa, Esq.
Guardian ad litem
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IN THE MATTER OF
IN THE COURT OF CO~~ON PLEAS OF
LOLETA R. SWEENEY
(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
LOT ,ETA R. SWFFNFV
to show cause why
not be adjudged an incompetent, and a guardian of HER
SHE
should
estate
appointed; and why distribution of assets and income as payment of debts
listed in paragraph~~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 which
LOLETA R. SWEENEY
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
LOLETA R. SWEENEY
the alleged incompetent
regarding this hearing.
At least twenty (20) days written notice of the hearing
shall be given to
LOLETA R. SWEENEY
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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 represent
the respondent, Charles Clouser, and Sandra Gobrecht is assigned to
take the stenographic notes of testimony.
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IN THE MATTER OF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
LOLETA R. SWEENEY
(name)
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
An Alleged Incompetent
NO. 506 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
LOLETA R. SWEENEY
, proof of notice of
the said hearing to h~r next of kin having been filed, and
attorney
Joseph P. Alexa, Esquire, appointed as ~
~ the Special Master, appointed by this Honorable Court to hear
said Petition, finds that the said Loleta R. Sweeney
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
Loleta R. Sweeney
should be handled by the
Guardian designated herein.
IT IS THEREFORE RECOMYENDED 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 Loleta R. Sweeney
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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rn THE MATTER OF
IN THE mURI' OF CDMJN PLEAS OF
: CUMBERL AlifD muNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LOLETA R. SWEENEY
(nama )
ORPHANS' mURI' DIVISICN
An Alleged Incanpetent
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PRI'ITICN FOR APPOINIMENl' OF GUARDIAN
The Petition of
Joseph J. SC2rte11i
, Superintendent of
Se1insgrove Center
, respectfully represents:
1. Your Petitioner has custody of the alleged incanpetent
at
Se1insgrove Center
2. The alleged inc:x:npetent was admitted to the aforesaid
institution on May 19, 1964
3. The alleged inc:x:npetent is daniciled at
15 South Shamokin st.1 Shamokin, PA 17872
4. The alleged incrnpetent is -22..... years of age, having been
bom on May 251 1950
5. The alleged incanpetent' s mili ta.l:y status is: n ever
served in the armed forces
6. The alleged incanpetent' s marital status is:
never married
7. Those persons, if any, who are the alleged incanpetent' s next
of kin and their rela,tianship to same, of whan your Petitioner has knowledge
are as follows:
John J. Sweeney, father, 15 South Shamokin st., Shamokin, PA 17872
8. No other Court wi thin this Camonweal th of which Petitioner
has knowledge has appointed a guardian for the alleged incanpetent.
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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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9. The all63'ed inc:x:::rrpetent has inccme ronsisting of:
(a) MOney due fram Social Security Administr~tinn
in the anount of $ 229.80 per month
(b) M:Jney due fran
in the anount of $
per
(c)
10. The alleged incanpetent has assets, real and personal, of
which the Petitioner is aware, in the amamt of $ 8926.48
ronsisting of:
(a)
Money
held Py the Guardian Officer of 5plin~grove
Center
in the amonnt of $ 7458. 00
as of October 10 , 19 BL.
(b) ''Vecchione Iefund" rronies in the arrount of $ 1468.48
title to which is in dispute.
(c)
11. The alleged inccmpetent has debts outstanding in the arrount
of $ 7452.55 , as of October 10 , 19---ZB-, cocsisting of:
(a) $ 6214.25 owing to the Ccmnonwealth of Pennsylvania
as payment for care and maintenance received fran the period April
19 -Z~.-' to October 10 ,192.8..-, in acrordance with 50 P. S. SS 4501 and 4504
and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(b) $ 1238.30 owing to the Camonwealth of Pennsylvania as
payrrEnt for care and maintenance rendered between July 11, 1974, and
April 4, 1975,
w.hich relates to the "Vecchione Refrmd", title to which is
in dispute.
(c)
12. The alleged inc:x:::rrpetent is incapable of handling her
financial affairs for the reasons set forth in the attached Affidavit
and Canpetenc.y Ieport, prepared by
n~hlp n R;ng~m~n
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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 allegl9d inc:::rnpetent, has agreed to act as Guardian if this
Honorable Court shall so appoint. The consent 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 conpliance with regulations pranulgated 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, txust corrpany or other individual willing to accept
appointment as Guardian.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner prays that a citation be issued
directing
Loleta R. Sweeney
, and those
persons, if any, list:ed in paragraph 7 of this Petition, to show cause,
if any there be, why
she
should not
be declared an in<X>IT!=,etent and a Guardian of the estate appointed, and
why distribution of assets and inc:orre as payment of debt..c; listed in
paragraph 11 should not be made. Petitioner further prays that a guardian
ad Ii tern be appointed to act for the alleged inccnpetent regarding such
hearing.
BY:
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s h J. Scartelli
Superintendent
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CDUN'1Y OF
SNYDER
Joseph J. Scartelli
, Peti tianer in this
matter, being duly swom acoordiI1<J to law, do depose and state that
Superintendent
of Selinsgrove
lam
Center
and that the facts set
forth in the foregoing Peti tiOll are true and con-ect to the best of
II'!Y knowledge, infonnation and belief.
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J ep J. Scartell i
Superintendent
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Selinsgrove, Snyder Co., Pa.
My Commission expires 10-30-78
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AFFIDAVIT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF
SNYDER
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I, Dahle D. Binqaman , being duly sworn
according to law, depose and say that I am a licensed psychologist
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employed at Selinsqrove Center
(PS002119) , and I have examined the patient, Loleta R. Sweeney
an alledged incompetent:, with care and diligence and based upon said
examination and observations am of the opinion that said patient is
incompetent to manage llis/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
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Notary Publlc
Ruth A. Troup, Notary Public
Selinsgrove, Snyder Co., Pa.
M" COiT-mission expires 10-30-78
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EXHIBIT "A"
MH/MR 35-E-5 - 9-77
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R~PORT OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
NAME
Lol~. 5weefteY
INSTITUTION;;)., r."
Se)i~. k'J\ 17i:1'10
EXAMINER DflIbJ,O D. 1:l1.llg~ DATE
~.,cbOlog1at 1. ~SOO2119 5-1-73
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 M R 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.
~.hJ.le able to at.ate bel:' full D_, the re.1deDt. la llNWle to write
bar nee. ~bG 4....\U:aua no ~98 of the date or place of ,...1deDce.
She is tot.a11y lec:ldDg 1ft ._10 rea.41Dg ald.ll.. Her i.dent.lfJ.aatioa of
coins 1s marginal wbil. ...111 1ftldent.J.fyiftg billa is non-uJ.stent.
Kias ~waoney allOU.ld 1::le eou1dered ~t.ent t;;O ~J. her pJ'Qperty.
1ACk1ng t.oo ~13i.g aJdlla \1l1uMlIl~ial 'b) ~J.119 J:w.r- fua4a..ahtl 1& 11kely to
d1..ai.pat.e bar fuAds.. Y1eldJ.nq to t.he dlrect..i..c:m of my adult." she 1. likely
to ~ the vlc~illl of do.1~ per......
CONCLUSION: (Please respond Yes or No)
DYes ~NO
(::J Yes DNo
(:J Yes DNo
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 ~_
~_ffairs a product and/or manifestation of his/her mental retardation~
o Competent
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
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INSTl~UCTIO~S: The administration of the Competency Assessment
Invent-o.ey (tAr) 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 response is correct, place the exact number of
points in the space provided. One point will be given for each
correct response, except where indic.ated. The examiner should
provide the resident's/patient's name, age, and center/hospital
number if an addressograph plate is not available.
PART 1 - SCREENING QUESTIONS
SCORE :
1. Ask the individual to state his/her full name.
(Score one (1) point if full name is given).
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2.
Have the individual write his/her full name.
(Score one (1) point if the individual writes his
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Ask the individual to name the current day, month, and year.
(Score one (1) point if the individual responds correctly to all three).
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4.
Ask the individual where he lives.
(Score one (1) point if name of institution or family address is given).
5. Ask the individual to read the following:
FIVE BANK
ONE SIX
TWO TWENTY
TEN FOUR
alECK NINE
(Score one (1) point fqr 1-5 words
correct; and three (3) points for
THIRTY-ONE
EIGHTEEN
NINE HUNDRED
DEPOSIT
SEVENTY-SEVEU
correct; two (2)
11-15 correct).
points' for 6-10 words
o 6. Currency Identification
Materials: Penny, nickel, dime, quarter, half dollar.
Randomly place the coins in front of the individual and ask:
~(a) Show me the dime
...".. (b) Show me the quarter
(c) Show me the nickel
,,; ....(d) Show me the half dollar
~ (e) Show me the penny
(Score two (2) points if four (4) or more responses are correct).
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c.) 7.- Hate-rials: One (1) twenty, ten, five. two, and one doliar bill.
Place the bills in front of individual and ask:
(a) Show me the two dollar bill
", (b) Which bill is worth the most?
(c) Show me the ten dollar bill
(d) mlich bill is the smallest amount?
"7 (e) Show me the five dollar bill
(Score two (2) points if (4) or more responses are correct).
STOP here if the individual has a total score of six (6) or less points - for items one (1)
through seven (7).
PART II - FINANCIAL HANAGEHENT
SCORE :
8. If you wanted to buy a radio at the lowest price (lenst expensive), and
saw three radios marked, $ 7.00 $11. 00 $8.00, which radio would
you select?
(Score one (1) point if the ~7.nO amount is select~d).
9. Give the individual one dollar ($1.00) in mixed change, and ask:
(a) If you bought something for 65 cents, show ree
how much change you would have left?
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(b) If a pencil costs 25 cents, show me how much money
you need.
wrong
right
wrong
(c) If you bought something for 85 cents, how much change
would you have left?
right
wrong
(Score two (2) points if all three items are
answered correctly).
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).
11. Place fifty-two cents (quarter, 2 dimes, nickel, 2 pennies) in front of
individual and ask, "How much money is here?"
(Score one (1) point for correct response).
12. Ask the question:
If a stranger approached you and asked you for ten dollars, what would
you do?
(Score two (2) points for any response(s) whereby 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) "loilns (borrcJ\ling) (Cl method of getting rnonc-y frOJil a source)
(e) life insurance (payment of lIlonies upon death of o\-.'T1er or
beneficiary)
(f) salary (wages) (monics earned for work completed)
(g) taxes (money dcdvcted or paid to government for conuuunity
services and governr:lc'nt: support)
(h) postage stamps (i tern bought to be used for rnailli.ng letters
and packages)
(Score two (2) points if the individual responds correctly to four (4)
of the eight (8) items.
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14. If someone came up to you on the street and wanted you to buy two w;itches
from them for $100.00. what would you do?
(Score two (2) points if the individual does not buy the watch).
15. Place eighteen dollars (ten. five. 3 ones). in fraDt of individual and ask.
"How much money is here?"
(Score one (1) point for correct response).
16. The examiner or the unit staff should complete the following questions by
answering yes/no.
1. Does the individual receive money regularly?
2. Does the individual give money and/or possessions away
indiscriminately?
3. Does the individual frequently lose and/or have his/her
money and/or possessions stolen?
(Score one (1) point if 112 and 113 are marked "no*).
NOTE: It is sugges ted that a total score of sixteen (H>>) or more points be used
as a cut-off score for rendering an opinion of c~petence. A score of
fifteen (15) or less points would be used for the opinion of incompetence.
MATERIALS LIST:
Coins: 5 pennies; 3 nickels; 3 dimes; 3 quarters; 1 half-dollar
Bills: 3 ones; five; tcn; twenty
Is the resident' s-" inability to handle ~her monies and/~r possessions a .produc t
of ~her disability?
Yes
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No
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Signature (L~censed P$Y(hOlogist
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CXNSENT OF proPOSED GUARDIAN
I Bonita J. Stahl
,
Acting Guardian Officer
of
Selinsgrove Center
, do hereby certify that I
and ~ successors in office are willing to act as Guardian for the
estate of
Loleta R. Sweeney
, an alleged incrnpetent, if
the Court shall so appoint.
Further, I do hereby certify that I am not a fiducicu:y of
any estate in which the alleged incrnpetent has an interest, nor have
I any interest adverse to the alleged inconpetent.
lhe facts and opinions contained herein are true and correct
to the best of ~ knavledge, infonnation and belief.
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Acting
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J. Stahl
Guardian Officer
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IN THE MATTER OF
IN THE ORPHANS' COURT OF
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An Alleged Incompetent
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COUNTY.
No.
of 19
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,
COUNTY OF :)n~d~
ss. :
Dahle D. Bingaman
, 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, PA
where on
May 1
, 19~, he examined a resident therein,
Loleta Sweeney
(Age) 28
(Sex) Fernal~
vi z: (Name)
who was admitted from
Cumberland County
May 19
, 19~, with a history of
mental
on
retardation
At the examination of the following symptoms were observed Miss
Sweeney was unable to write her name. She demonSrated no knowled e
o date or place of residenceo She is totally lacking in reading skills
Her identification of coins is marginal while skill in identifying bills
is non-existent.
from which the diagnosis made is: Incompetent to manage her property.
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IN THE MATTER OF
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An Alleged Incompetent
IN THE ORPHANS' COURT OF
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No. of 19
COUNTY.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,
COUNTY OF ;)'> /V IY"[) !;,/?
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(.'5/1 YElPS ;rl,J>. being duly sworn
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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
tJELINJG:./,O VI: C/;'((TE1r
S i~LI}/SG;r~ r t'. IJfJ.
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he examined a patient
located at f3 Ot' ~-oo
17 f ? 0 where on 0 C T. J... , 19 7 P;
therein, viz: (Name) L tJLEIi1 A. J' j1/EEA/Ei:
(Age)U", (Sex) F .
2. As a result of this examination it is the opinion
of the affiant that:
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B. Because of the physical or mental condition of
said patient, ~her welfare would not be promoted by
~/her presence in Cou:rt, ad~/01: ~M..&/Wev/.p178~/lll'tg~
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Sworn to and subscribed
before me this / c --t( day
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AN ALLEGED INCOMPETEN~
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF (3 (MIl} e r 10 J1r{ COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
NO. 19
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Vv'j ~ /-fre rJ L nng being duly sworn according to law,
deposes and says that~/she personally served the within
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Ci ta tion and Petition upon L. D Ie f CJ'
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~/her the contents of the Citation and Petition and leaving
with ~her a copy of said Citation and said Petition.
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SWORN TO AND SUBSCRII3Ji'D
BEFORE ME THIS /cJ ~
, DAY OF 0 (l/"F' ,19 7tT:
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TERRY L. ~,til.~;-~;')['?, N()~J:Y Public
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IN THE MATTER OF
LOLETA R. SWEENEY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AN ALLEGED INCOMPETENT
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
NO. 506 19 78
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 letter(s) are attached.
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. 0 CE A. HORNER
Sworn to and Subscribed
Before me this 13th day
of OCTOBER , 19~.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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Loleta R. Sweeney
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COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
An Alleged Incompetent
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CITATION
TO: LOLETA R. SWEENEY
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 ~M., to sho\v 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
19
\1ITNESSETH:
The Honorable
Dale F. Shughart
President Judge of said Court, sitting in the Orphans' Court this
15th
day of
September
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CLERK OF THE ORPHA/S' COURT DIVISION
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JAMES R. ADAMS
GENERAL COUNSEL
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLV ANIA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
HARRISBURG. PENNSYLVANIA 17120
September 29, 1978
Mr. Ray SWeeney
Mt. Route
Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065
Dear Mr. SWeeney:
RE : J..DLEI'A R. SWEENEY
TELEPHONE NUMBER
7B7-6398
AREA CODE 717
Mr. Joseph J. Scartelli, Superintendent of
Selinsgrove Center, has petitioned Judge Dale Shughart of
Cumberland County Orphans' Court to declare the above
listed patient incompetent and to appoint Bonita Stahl,
~ua~dian.Officer at Selinsgrove, guardian of his/her estate.
Although your relative has been a resident at Selinsgrove
for some time, without an adjudication of incompetency, such
an adjudication is now necessary because a Federal Judge has
decided that a Pennsylvania State Employee may not fulfill
the role of guardian without an official court adjudication
of incompetency.
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.
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Sincerely,
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JAMES R. ADAMS
GENERAL COUNSEL
September 29, 1978
Miss Mildred SWeeney
R.D.#l
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
RE: IDIEI'A R. SWEENEY
Dear Miss SWeeney:
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TELEPHONE NUMBER
787.6398
AREA CODE 717
Mr. Joseph J. Scartelli, Superintendent of
Selinsgrove Center, has petitioned Judge Dale Shughart of
cumberland County Orphans' Court to declare the above
listed patient incompetent and to appoint Bonita Stahl,
Guardian Officer at Selinsgrove, guardian of his/her estate.
Although your relative has been a resident at Selinsgrove
for some time, without an adjudication of incompetency, such
an adjudication is now necessary because a Federal Judge has
decided that a Pennsylvania State Employee may not fulfill
the role of guardian without an official court adjudication
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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
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call me.
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Attachment
Sincerely,
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Assistant Attorney General
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17120
September 21, 1978
'RE: IDLETA R. SWEENEY
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TELEPHONE NUMBER
7B7 -639B
AREA CODE 717
Dear Mr. Sweeney:
Mr. Joseph J. Scartelli, Superintendent of
Selinsgrove Center, has petitioned Judge Dale Shughart of
Cumberland County Orphans' Court to declare the above
listed patient incompetent and to appoint Bonita Stahl,
Guardian Officer at Selinsgrove, guardian of his/her estate.
Although your relative has been a resident at Selinsgrove
for some time, without an adjudication of incompetency, such
an adjudication is now necessary because a Federal Judge has
decided that a Pennsylvania State Employee may not fulfill
the role of guardian without an official court adjudication
of incompetency.
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
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call me.
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Guardian Officer
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