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William McLane Obituary
The funeral will be today from the Neil W. Regan Funeral Home Inc., 1900 Pittston Ave., Scranton, with Mass to be celebrated at 2 p.m. in Divine Mercy Parish at St. Joseph Church, 312 Davis St., Scranton.
There will be a viewing today from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Minooka section of Scranton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may go to the Greg Wolf Fund, a fund dedicated to cancer research and financial assistance to victims and their families, 2 Park Ave., 21st Floor, New York, NY 10016.
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Memories and Condolences
for William McLane
Joseph Patrick Kennedy, Rev.
March 16, 2010
Dear Family,
Bill and I were classmates at St. John's. I remember "interviewing" Attorney Brazil for a school project with Billy. What a shock, what a loss. Please know that you and Bill are in my thoughts, prayers and heart, Father Joe Kennedy, Ocean City, Maryland
Joseph Patrick Kennedy
March 16, 2010
Dear Family,
Bill and I were classmates at St. John's. I remember "interviewing" Attorney Brazil for a school project with Billy. What a shock, what a loss. Please know that you and Bill are in my thoughts, prayers and heart, Father Joe Kennedy, Ocean City, Maryland
Cheryl Spencer
March 12, 2010
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Kathy McLane
March 5, 2010
Mary Ellen, John,Fank and Mike. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My prayers and thoughts are with you. At least you can be comforted in the fact that he is in good company. I still have a comb my dad gave me when I was young and Billy was campaigning!!! With Love Kathy McLane
Paul Shenosky
March 3, 2010
It has been a while. McLane family, Rene and I send our deepest sympathy. Time is too short. Your family and Bill will be in our prayers.
Paul and Rene (Diskin) Shenosky
Nancy Bohan
February 28, 2010
With deepest sympathy to Billy's entire family. His love of politics took second place to his love of all of you. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Cheri
February 27, 2010
Billy, "Your smile and light hearted laughter shall remain with me always as you're fondly remembered." May your gentle soul rest in peace, and your incredible savoir faire be an example to future gentlemen." I bid you "Adieu" my friend, untl we met again. Cheri & Tony ~ UKAVETS
Jeanmarie Coyne
February 27, 2010
My deepest sympathies are with your family at this time. Billy touched so many people.
DAN & DOTSIE (GROGAN) DONNELLY
February 27, 2010
FRANK, MIKE,MARY ELLEN, JOHN;
ANOTHER PIECE OF MINOOKA HAS TAKEN IT'S PLACE IN HEAVEN!
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOU.
February 27, 2010
I am greatful for the gift of time these past months to reconnect and attempt to make sense of it all...LIFE. We were not strangers so words came easily to help soothe our soul....I am the Memory Keeper of the young man who tryed to always be rational commenting " C'est la vie". In Gratitude for all our shared moments these last 45 years. K
Mary Lou (Jennings) Gilliam
February 27, 2010
Frank,
My deepest condolences to and your family on passing of your brother Billy. I can still picture him in the halls of South Catholic, singing in the Chorus, etc.
Kevin Cregan
February 27, 2010
Mary Ellen, John, Michael,and Frank: My deepest sympathies. I have so many wonderful memories of Billy and all of you as we grew up. Of Billy behind the counter at the gas station or trotting in from the outfield at South Catholic like his hero Mickey Mantle. He was a good man and a great friend.
Maureen Kearney
February 27, 2010
Requiescat in pace.
February 26, 2010
Mary Ellen, John, Mike, and Frank,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers., My favorite memories of Billy are from campaigning for him at the ripe old age of 10 when he successfully ran for State Representative. He was the first person to introduce me to the world of politics and the Democratic process. Great memories, great times, great man!
Love,
Lisa Pesola Regan
February 26, 2010
An old friend, great memories from years gone by. Peace and God bless.
Dennis Ward, Ephrata, PA
Mari Coyle-White
February 26, 2010
To all the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, just remember Billy had an Irish Blessing--The Gift of Gab.
Ray Walsh
February 26, 2010
Growing up in Minooka years ago I have fond memories of Billy and his Dad's gas station and the many good times shared during those years. I am truly saddened to hear of Billy's passing and my deepest sympathy goes out to his family. He will be in my prayers.
February 26, 2010
McLane Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss of Billy. We will always keep him in our prayers.
Carl and Marie Graf
Evie & Jim McNulty
February 26, 2010
Mike, Mary Ellen, Frank and John
I still remember the pride I felt when Billy, our State Representive, spoke at our graduation ceremonies 38 years ago.
I work with people on a daily basis. Never in my years have I come across a more kind, considerate, friendly and welcoming individual than Bill McLane. Always a big hello and a hug from him. He truly was a person who appreciated his friends.
Knowing the McLane family I know those qualities were instilled in all of you by your parents. You should all be proud of that.
Jim and I send our sympathy to the entire McLane family. I know there will be hurt in yours hearts and a great void in the hearts of Minooka and the town itself. I feel sure the void will be filled with many happy Billy McLane stories and memorable thoughts to keep him alive in your hearts and in the heart of Minooka.
Love and sympathy to you all,
Evie and Jim McNulty
February 25, 2010
Due to weather conditions, Bill's wake will not be Thursday. It will be Friday, 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Mass will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday.
Sorry if this causes any inconvenience.
John Mclane
John McLane
February 25, 2010
Due to weather conditions, Bill's wake will not be Thursday. It will be Friday, 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Mass will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday.
Sorry if this causes any inconvenience.
John Mclane
Florence (Nitch) Harry
February 25, 2010
My deepest sympathy. I went to high school with Bill, and he was a great guy. I always looked forward to seeing him again at class reunions.
Dolly and Joe Michalczyk
February 25, 2010
Mary Ellen and family,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear brother, Billy. This is a terrible time. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Dolly and Joe Michalczyk
Chelli McGraw/Byrd
February 24, 2010
Billy was a very dear friend of my sister's at Pru, he always watched out for her and her family. Thank you for sharing him with us...he will be sorely missed. My prayers are with you all, just as he was there when we lost our father, Bill McGraw. May God hold you all gently in the mighty pal of His hand... Chelli Byrd (Leland, NC
Donna Koester Domenick
February 24, 2010
Mary Ellen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Billy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Edward McGraw
February 24, 2010
So sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I remember him very well. My condolences to everyone in the McLane family. My father was James McGraw.
Diane McGeever Neiper
February 24, 2010
There will forever be a special place in my heart for Billy.
Marty Judge
February 24, 2010
when i was 19 and trying to impress a a local beauty, Billy loaned me his brand new Lincoln continental so i could take her and some friends to a concert in Philadelphia...what a guy!
one great neighbor and friend...
Kathleen O'Donnell Ruddy
February 24, 2010
You will all be remembered in my prayers. I am thinking of so many memories like the time Billy hit me with a pillow when I baby sat for all you kids. It is nice to have these memories.
Pat Green
February 24, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Bill. He was a kind man. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Ernie and Sharon Laskosky
February 24, 2010
Mary Ellen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tremendous time of sorrow. Your faith is very strong, and it will get you through this very sad time, as it always has in the past.
Jeff Mackie
February 24, 2010
Mike and Meg,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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