Photo courtesy of Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Mar 10, 1934 – Aug 18, 2019 (Age 85)
Dr. Matthew Jerome Fairbanks of Scranton, Professor Emeritus, University of Scranton, passed away on August 18, 2019 at Geisinger CMC, surrounded by family. He suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Matt was born on March 10, 1934, the son of Alice and Roy Fairbanks. He received his...
Read MoreMy condolences to the families.
Elaine Sporko
September 09, 2019 | Scranton, PA | Acquaintance
Professor Fairbanks was one of the most important people in my life. I would not be where I am today, if it were not for him. He was one of the best educators I have ever had. He made you critically think about every topic under the sun. He made you grow as a person. I cannot even begin to express how sorry I am at his passing. Hugs to his family. I was blessed to have him in my life. I think any who know him, who knew him, even decades ago, would say the same. RIP Professor-you made a...
Gary Duncan
September 01, 2019 | Dunmore, PA
Dr. Fairbanks was a legend to his U of Scranton students. Condolences to Mike Fairbanks and family from his college cross country team members.
Ken Vercammen
September 01, 2019 | North Brunswick, NJ
So sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maria Brown Gething
Maria Brown Gething
August 31, 2019 | Old Forge, PA
So sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal.
Lisa Feola
August 23, 2019 | Scranton, PA | Neighbor
