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Paul Rainey Obituary
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Paul J. and Anne "Nancy" Ward Rainey. He was a graduate of Dunmore Central Catholic High School. Before retirement, he was employed as a master electrician.
Surviving are a son, Paul J. Rainey; a daughter, Shannon Rainey; a sister, Anne and husband, James Walsh; six brothers, Robert and Maryanne Rainey, Francis and Margy Rainey, Thomas and Ann Marie Rainey, Joseph Rainey, Richard and Laura Rainey, and William and Kimberly Rainey; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Rainey; two brothers, John and James Rainey; and a nephew, Shane Rainey.
A blessing service was held on Wednesday at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Dunmore. Interment, Mount Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Center, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509 or the charity of your choice in Paul's name.
Arrangements by Albert P. O'Donnell Funeral Home, 2025 Green Ridge St., Dunmore.
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Jean Marie Seymour
April 10, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Paul's family at this sad time,remember all the good times together. love and God Bless. L.A.O.H Division#2
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Don Loftus
April 10, 2020
To the Rainey family: Please accept my condolences on the loss of Paul. He was a classmate and friend growing up in Dunmore.
May he Rest in Peace!
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