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Martin Devaney Obituary
Born April 14, 1947, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Edward P. and Mary Louise Laufer Devaney.
A 1965 graduate of E.L. Meyers High School, Marty earned his baccalaureate degree from King's College.
Marty was an insurance adjuster for Crawford and Co. for 32 years in Erie, St. Louis, Louisville, Philadelphia and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton offices. He then worked for Nationwide Insurance for nearly six years before accepting a position with the Visiting Nurses Association.
Marty was a member of High Point Baptist Church, Larksville. He was also a member of the Northeast Pennsylvania Claims Association, which he served as a past president, and CPCU Society, which he served as a past treasurer. Marty also coached Teener League Baseball for 15 years and South Wilkes-Barre Girls Softball for four years, and served as a judge of elections for district 15-5 for four years.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, the former Annette Lacey; daughter, Amy and her husband, Doug Clark, Beaumont; grandchildren, Alex and Devan; brother, Edward P. Devaney Jr., Port Jervis, N.Y.; sister, Maribeth and her husband, Joseph Angeli, Wilkes-Barre; nieces, nephews and friends.
A celebration of Marty's life will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at McLaughlin's — The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Visitation will be held at McLaughlin's from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to Medical Oncology Associates Prescription Assistance Fund, 382 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704-5527, or Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-7901.
Permanent messages and memories may be shared with Marty's family at www.celebratehislife.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martin Devaney
March 9, 2012
Dear Annette and family, My sincere sympathy goes out to you and all your family on the death of Marty. I did not really know him well, but had heard only good things about him. I am a first cousin to his father, Edward Devaney whom I remember as a very good person. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Joan Devaney Finn.
Sally Jarmiolowski
March 9, 2012
Annette, I graduated with Marty and only remember him as a "genuine guy"! I ran into him a few times over the years but I will NEVER forget how he came to my son's wake! My son died in Dec 2006 in an auto accident. He offered his help with any questions we had about insurance! I last saw him in the summer @ Price Chopper in W-B. He told me about his illness & I wished him well! You & your daughter will forever have a gaurdian angel in heaven!
Robert Backof
March 9, 2012
Dear Annette,So sorry for your lose many prayers sending your way for Marty.
Marietta
March 9, 2012
To Mary Beth and all of Marty's Family, My deepest condolances for your loss. God Bless You all.
Joe Handley
March 9, 2012
Marty and I have been close friends since he was 3 and I was 5. We played hundreds of baseball and wiffleball games together over the next 15 years, not to mention all the N Y Yankee games we listened to on the radio or the Micky Mantle conversations we had. Marty was always fair, gentle, and a real gentleman, always totally respectful of women, during an age that was lacking in such virtues. Much of that he learned from his father. I will always treasure all the times his family invited me to interact with them. No other family I knew was so giving. I write these words at the Grove City, Ohio library computer, and as I finished reading the obituary and other messages documenting Marty's continuing love for baseball and the many other friends and folks that passed thru his life, my eyes saw the title of a book on little leage basball that was being featured on a shelf just a few feet away. I was struck how the title of that book so perfectly described the life and legacy of the man I was proud to call my friend all these many years comprising six decades. The title was " SIX GOOD INNINGS".
Alice Yogodzinski
March 9, 2012
Dear Annette, You and Marty have shared many happy times together and you will have good memories to look back upon. Go forward and keep these memories in mind. Love Aunt Alice
Don Berman
March 8, 2012
Rest in peace, Marty, my friend, and former Meyers teammate and classmate.
Carol Edwards
March 8, 2012
I met Marty in 1985, when I started working for Crawford and Company. Marty was a kind, gentle, understanding and patient man. He was a "family man" and spoke highly of each of his family. He took me under his wing and, as we got older, we could see times changing. I'm glad that I got to speak to him last week and that I got to know him as a man, fellow employee, and the person that he was. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Juanita Krieger
March 8, 2012
Dear Devaney Family, I am so very sorry for the pain you are feeling with the loss of Marty. I know from my friendship with Maribeth how much he was loved and cared for by his wife and family.May God Bless you all and help you get through this sad time.
Kassie Lutchko
March 8, 2012
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I'll always remember "Uncle Marty" at Aunt Joanne and Uncle Tom's.
Clem Norman
March 8, 2012
My condolences to Marty's family and friends. I have known Marty since elementary school and can honestly say I have never met a finer person. May you rest in peace old friend.
Claire Wert
March 8, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May God watch over and bless you during this difficult time.
Virginia Biniek
March 8, 2012
Dear Annette and all the Devaneys:
My prayers are with you all in this time of grief. May God show you the light of resurrection hope in the midst of your tears.
Blessings.
Pastor Biniek
Pat and Brian Kelly
March 8, 2012
Marty Devaney was a good man, a personal friend and a gift to all who knew him and even those who did not know him. Our condolensces to Annette, Amy, Maribeth and all of the family. I know how much Marty loved you all. In time, your memories will be sweet again. For now, know that Marty is with his God and those who went before him in heaven. He was the best. May God help you all in your time of mourning... Pat and Brian Kelly
Francene Tearpock-Martini
March 8, 2012
Condolences to the family of Martin L. Devaney.
Sincerely, Francene Tearpock-Martini, Shickshinny PA (Member, Northeast Pa Claims Association)
Maribeth
March 8, 2012
Much thanks and much love to my sister in law (really my sister) Annette. No one else could have loved and cared for my brother the way she did. She is a wonderful and strong woman and I will be forever greatful to her for allowing me to be part of his last days.
Bill & Amy Tomalinas
March 8, 2012
Annette, Amy & family,
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Tom Beline & Family
March 8, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 8, 2012
Mrs Devaney I am so sorry for your loss Marty was a friend of mine we lost contact after graduation again I am so sorry for your loss.Don Brown South River N.J.
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