Joseph Rogan Obituary
He was born in Bear Creek on Aug. 21, 1925, to Edward and Helen Kelly Rogan. He graduated from Coughlin High School and Wilkes College. In 1950, he married Helen P. Kelly. They were blessed with a joyful marriage and six children.
Joseph, along with his brother, Edward, established E.J. Rogan and Sons Inc., a mechanical contracting business.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; brothers, Edward and Paul; sisters, Dorothy Kittrick and Mae Slaton; and grandson, Joseph Rogan.
Joseph is survived by his loving companion, Cassie Jahn, and six children, Kathy and husband, Harry Donnini; Mary and husband, Jon Hurst; Joseph and wife, Theresa; Ann Rogan; Thomas Rogan and companion, Lyn Brezna; and Kelly Rogan. Grandchildren include Dylan and Sean Donnini; Jonathan, Katie and Kelly Hurst; Colleen Connor, Amy, Erin and Joseph Rogan; Kyle Zumchak; and Caitlin and Thomas Rogan. Joseph's great-grandchildren include Kyleigh and Jeremy Rice; Kaylee and Emma Connor; Celia and Sadie Balut; and Mabel Donnini. He is also survived by his brother, Patrick Rogan and wife, Joan; sisters, Ann Kline, Betsy Schwingen and Ell Hufnagel and husband, Jim; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Maria Goretti Church, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin, with Monsignor Neil Van Loon, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. John J. Ryan. Those attending the funeral are asked to go directly to the church.
Interment will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Friends and family may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Corcoran Funeral Home Inc. 20 S. Main St., Plains Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Joseph P. Rogan Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o King's College, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.
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Connie & Ray Conner
July 17, 2024
Joseph was my daughter in law´s grandfather. He was very special to her. She spent many summers at his house. He was a good father & also grandfather to everyone. He was very soft spoken man.
Connie Valk
July 17, 2020
I am remembering a scene...Joe was sitting on Marys front porch I a red hat. A hummingbird thought it was a flower, and flew up and pecked at it!
David and Ann. Pope
August 15, 2014
To the Rogan family. We were so sorry to hear about J or. Hw was a wonderful man and neighbor at Suntide. David and Ann Pope
Anne,Ell, Pa,tBetsy Rogan
August 2, 2014
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Connie Valk
July 25, 2014
What a great man he was! He has endowed us all with a legacy of love.
Connie & Ray Conner
July 25, 2014
Joe we are sorry for the passing of your Dad he was a wonderful man. He will be missed by all of his friends and family. Ray and Vonnie
Eileen FInn
July 24, 2014
To all the Rogans,
I was truly sorry to hear of your dear father's passing. He was such kind and gentle man. I have fond memories of our parents telling stories and laughing.
I will keep you all in my prayers during this difficult time.
with love and deep sympathy,
Eileen
Claire Moran
July 24, 2014
"Joseph was a true gentleman who will be missed by all." Well said.... He was special.
Joseph & Deborah Sellitto
July 24, 2014
Tom and Family: Pleasd accept our deepest sympathy. May your Dad rest in peace.
Reenie Mahon
July 24, 2014
I send my love and prayers for comfort and peace to my dear friends. Your Dad was a very special guy, who brought light and kindness to all he touched. He will always be with you now.
Love, Reenie
Candice Jenkins
July 24, 2014
Ann & family,
We're so sorry for your loss thinking of you during this time of sorrow.
Candy & Don
Joyce Langan
July 24, 2014
Kelly,
So sorry to read about your Dad's passing this morning. He sounds like a good man. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Maryanne (A.S. Powers) Stogoski
July 24, 2014
So very sorry to hear of Mr. Rogans passing. Please know your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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