Gary R. Lange

Gary R. Lange obituary, Scranton, PA

Gary R. Lange

Gary Lange Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Duffy and Snowdon Funeral Home on Oct. 31, 2024.
Gary R. Lange, 73, of Sterling Township died Thursday October 17, 2024 at Geisinger CMC in Scranton following an illness. His wife of 49 years is the former Betty J. Kolar.
Born December 18, 1950 in Irvington, NJ, he is the son of the late Fred and Ann (Dunn) Lange. He was an Army veteran serving in Korea. Gary was a member of the John J. Michaels VFW post # 5207, and a life member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion post # 579 of Moscow.
Prior to his retirement, Gary was employed by Tobyhanna Army Depot as an Electrical Technician. Gary was of the Episcopal faith.
Gary enjoyed fishing, cooking, and fixing things around his home. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and his dogs and parrot.
In addition to his wife is survived by nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Fred Lange Jr., Dennis Lange, and Keith Lange.
Graveside services and Interment will be conducted at a time to be announced

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