Fraternity-Testvériség, 1990 (68. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1990-04-01 / 2. szám
Page 16 TESTVÉRISÉG PENNSYLVANIA NEWS The Hungarian Reformed Federation of America and the William Penn Association once again joined forces to provide services to the Hungarian community through their membership. The William Penn Association, under the leadership of President A1 Vargo, gave lodging at the beautiful William Penn Scenic View in the Laurel Highlands, approximately 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for the children from the State Music School of Nyiregyhaza in Hungary. On Monday, June 4th, the children arrived for a dinner prepared by branch managers, branch officers and directors of the HRFA. A busy crew of cooks anxiously cut up vegetables, skinned chicken and mixed dumplings for the "csirke leves" and "csirke paprikas" which were tastefully prepared by Endre Csornán, Vice President with the HRFA Board of Directors. Clara Csikesz, Director, topped off the meal with her own specialty of 'Tangos". The kitchen crew consisted of the following: Clara & Bela Csikesz, Br. 15, Pittsburgh, PA — Mitzi & Joe Berei, Br. 245, Pittsburgh, PA — Endre & Arlene Csornán, Br. 151, Beaver Falls, PA — Helen & Frank Wilson and Alex Varady, officers of Br. 151. In addition to the kitchen crew, we were fortunate to have had some extra helping hands for serving the meal. Thanks to Betty Vargo and Ruth Toth from the William Penn Association and Elizabeth & László Kostal from the Bethlen Home in Ligonier, PA. The children were also presented food packages filled with homemade cookies, snacks and fruit, donated by members of Br. 151, Beaver Falls. The following morning a breakfast was served by Clara Csikesz and Mitzi & Joe Berei preceding the group's departure for Pittsburgh where they enjoyed a luncheon at St. Ann's Catholic Church before the Pittsburgh concert. The anticipation of seeing these children and being able to participate in this type of hospitality was like adrenaline to our system. We worked unceasingly and were rewarded by several beautiful Hungarian songs. A1 Vargo, Endre Csornán, Clara Csikesz and Frank Wilson greeted the group with great enthusiasm. The following week the children returned to Scenic View where another meal was prepared. But due to the unfortunate circumstances of that evening it was never enjoyed. Shortly after presenting the children with a moving speech, Frank Wilson, Vice President of Br. 151, Beaver Falls, suffered a massive heart attack. Although courageous efforts on the part of the Hungarian doctors from Nyiregyhaza and Mitzi Berei, who tirelessly performed CPR, Frank expired shortly Members of the HRFA and kitchen crew at the Scenic View. From left to right: Helen & Frank Wilson, Arlene & Endre Csornán, Clara & Bela Csikesz, and Mitzi & Joseph Berei. after being transported to Somerset Hospital. Of course the sobering effects of such a tragic event left the group stunned and caused for a heavy-hearted departure that will not be forgotten. Frank's wife Helen was at his side and made the following comment to me about his death, "I think that the joy and excitement that he experienced in speaking from the depths of his heart about his beloved homeland caused his heart to burst.'! also believe that is what happened. Frankie or "Popsey", as he was affectionately called, died the way he lived — in service of his fellowmen. As I ponder what kind of tribute we can give this man, the following scripture was impressed upon my mind, "Well done my good and faithful servant." Frank was a little man in stature, but he was a big man in heart. He was an eloquent speaker and writer, and even though he spoke with a slight accent, his writings were flawless in their translations. If there was a worthy cause, he would support it wholeheartedly, and if there was a need, he gave from the bottom of his heart. Frank loved God and his Christ-like attributes made him a loving husband, a great dad and a good friend. He will be sadly missed, but he will be greatly remembered. Until we meet again, "Isten veled Frankie." In closing we would like to acknowledge the following organizations and their leaders for their financial and moral support, which contributed to the successful undertaking in the Pittsburgh area. The William Penn Association, Pittsburgh, PA; the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, Washington,
