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John (Jack) Blackledge of Scranton, Pa., died peacefully Aug. 4, 2024, surrounded by his family at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, Pa. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eileen Sheridan Blackledge.
Born in Scranton, Jack was son of the late John and Mary McHugh Blackledge. He attended Scranton Central High School, class of 1962, and the University of Scranton. He retired after 40 years from Bayer Corporation as retail sales manager in the Consumer Products division. He also served in the United States Army Reserve.
Jack was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, colleague and friend to many. Jack loved being with his grandchildren, who called him Pipop, and watching them grow up. Jack also enjoyed spending time in Naples, Fla. during the winter and vacationing in Stone Harbor, N.J. during the summer.
Surviving him are his daughter, Mara O'Neil (Chris), of North Wales, Pa.; and his son, John (Melisa Tezanos), of Paradise Valley, Ariz.; his four grandchildren, Erin, Jack and Megan O'Neil, and Karolina Blackledge; his brother, Donald Blackledge (Sally), of Dalton, Pa.; sisters, Mary Kelly (William), of Severna Park, Md.; and Carol Hartnett, of Kingston, Mass.; and brother-in-law, John (Jack) Sweeney, of Clarks Summit, Pa. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Sweeney; and brothers-in-law, Thomas Moran and Edward Hartnett.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Church, 1510 Penn Ave., Scranton. Interment following the funeral at Dunmore Cemetery. Friends may call at the church Friday morning, Aug. 9, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 30 E.D. Preate Drive, Suite 108, Moosic, PA 18507.
Arrangements by Albert P. O'Donnell Funeral Home, 2025 Green Ridge St., Dunmore.
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Phil Angeli
August 11, 2024
Eileen and family, Joan and I extend our deepest sympathy upon the loss of your husband and father. We will always remember the kindness and generosity of your family to me when I retired from football. Dying separates us, but tears turn to smiles when we remember them in our memories. COACH
Sharon Mary Golden
August 9, 2024
Carol and family
Sorry to see you lost another member of your lovely family. My prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Neil Luke
August 8, 2024
Joanne and I would like to extend our deepest condolences over the passing of Jack. I attended elementary school and North Scranton Junior High School with Jack over the years. I have many fond memories of Jack visiting us in Harrisburg when he was on business. Also, great times when he and I would double date with our girlfriends in high school. His funny stories and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Neil & Joanne Luke
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Tom & Barbara McDonnell
August 7, 2024
Eileen & Family,
Barbara and I wish to extend our sincerest condolences over the loss of your beloved husband John.
While many years have passed since we last saw you, memories linger of precious times spent together with good friends.
We will remember all of you in our daily prayers.
Jill S
August 7, 2024
I´m so sorry to hear of John´s passing. I took care of John multiple times at the hospital and he became a friend. I enjoyed chatting with him. My deepest sympathies to you all.
Allison Casey
August 7, 2024
Mrs Blackledge and Mara and John, I am so very sorry about Your husband and Dad, I am so happy to have known him Known you all for a very long time
He is with God and is not in pain
Will be missed very much
Will be out of town so I will not be able to be at church
You all will be in my prayers
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