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Irene Uglow Obituary

Irene M. Uglow of Archbald died Feb. 15 at the Lackawanna Health Center, Blakely. Her husband, Joseph F. Uglow, died Oct. 18, 2000.

Born in Archbald, daughter of the late James and Marie Keegan McLaughlin, she was a member of Christ the King Parish, Archbald. She was a graduate of Archbald High School and owned and operated Uglow's Flower House in Archbald, for 40 years before retirement. Irene was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother whose life revolved around her family. She was loved.

Surviving are two daughters, Karen Mancus, Atlanta; and Laurie and husband, Patrick Lavelle, Archbald; a son, John Uglow, Jermyn; two granddaughters, Jennifer Uglow, Conshohocken; and Rachel Lavelle, Scranton; five grandsons, Steve Savitski and wife, Sigrira, Atlanta; Tony Mancus and fiancée, Shannon, Rosalyn, Va.; P.J. Lavelle Jr. and wife, Jessica, Harrisburg; John J. Uglow Jr. and wife, Megan, Upper Marlboro, Md.; and Elliot G. Lavelle, Archbald.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Elaine Daniels; and two brothers, Robert and Paul McLaughlin.

A private funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Ann's Basilica in Scranton on Saturday for the immediate family. Arrangements: Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St., Archbald. Online condolences may be sent to www.RapochFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Scranton Times on Feb. 27, 2011.

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March 8, 2011

I'M very sorry to hear of Irenes passing
She was always a good riend. She will be missed. My condolences to her children and the rest of the Family
Raymond Marion

Peter Zelno

February 27, 2011

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother

Peter Zelno
Vestal NY

Mary Ann Furman

February 27, 2011

I'm saddened to hear of your Mother's passing,she was a lovely lady.We first met when she did the flowers for my wedding then later we became neighbors living 2 houses down on Church street.I'm sure you will miss her.Sincerely,Mary Ann (Hughes) Furman

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