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Jeffrey Trager Obituary
Born in Scranton, son of the late Oscar and Ruth Jones Trager, he was educated in Scranton schools. He was a 1969 graduate of West Scanton High School and a 1977 magna cum laude graduate of Marywood College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in education. Before retirement, he was employed by the Scranton School District and taught at John Adams Elementary School. He retired in 2007 from Neil Armstrong Elementary School.
He was a very active member of United Baptist Church, West Scranton, where he served as a deacon and a head usher.
A kind and considerate man, he was a dedicated teacher. His willingness to help others is most evident by his volunteering and traveling to Mississippi to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Surviving are two sisters, Dorothy Waite and husband, Neil, Rome, N.Y.; and Sallybeth Richardson and husband, Patrick, Scranton; a brother, David and wife, Theresa, Scranton; nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Garry Trager.
A memorial service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in United Baptist Church, 213 S. Main Ave., Scranton, by the Rev. Earl O. Cassel, pastor.
Cremation took place in Mississippi. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Washburn Street Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund of United Baptist Church. Arrangements, Carl J. Savino Funeral Home.
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Neil and Hillary Waite
December 22, 2008
To our Great Uncle Jeff,
Easter vacations will not be the same without you. We loved you very much and will miss you.
Neil and Hillary Waite
Grandchildren of your sister Dottie
James Gerichten
December 20, 2008
To The family of Jeffery Trager. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy is with you. My son Jimmy was a student of Jeffery back I believe in '95. Of all my son's educators Mr Trager has and will always stand out as the best ! As frustrating as I know my son to have been throughout the school year. Jeff was always kind and professional. Jeff had the patience of Jobe. I had the opportunity to meet Jeffery on many parent conferences. I was honored to be invited as a chaperon in which Jeffery took the class to the Red Barons Baseball game.
Mr Trager was above and beyond any teacher. When my son graduated high school, out of the blue he received a congratulatory letter from Jeffery. I was flattered that this teacher cared so much to follow the lives of his students. This World is a better place for having known such a kind and compassoniate man. A++++ To Mr Jeffery L. Trager.
Good Bless you.
Very Sincerely,
Jim Gerichten
Kay Chernesky
December 19, 2008
Mr. Trager will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful teacher and our family will always remember him.
The Chernesky family and John Domenick a former student of Mr. Trager
Jerry Richardson
December 18, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
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