MADELYN HARDING

MADELYN HARDING

Jan. 22, 2016

Madelyn J. Harding, 90, of Tunkhannock, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord Jan. 22, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 17, 1925 in West Abington, and she was the daughter of the late Albert and Cora Finch Avery.

She was a graduate of Falls-Overfield High School in Mill City. Madelyn was married to Thomas J. Harding for 62 years. She was a member of the Eatonville United Methodist Church and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose.

She enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Madelyn is preceded in death by brothers: Richard and Ronald Avery; and a sister Alberta Jurista.

In addition to her husband Thomas, she is survived by her daughters; Beverly and husband Herbert Traver of Tunkhannock, Sharon Kuback and companion Eugene O'Malley of Clifford, Susan and husband George Dana of Tunkhannock, Barbara and husband John Pollock, of Tunkhannock, and Becky and husband Jeramy Watkins of Tunkhannock; sister Bette Davitt of Tunkhannock; and a sister-in-law Caroline Kresge; 13 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held Monday morning, Jan. 25, at the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with Rev. Betty Reilly and Rev. Lori Robinson officiating.

Interment private at the Sunnyside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Eatonville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 741, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, or the Triton Hose Company, 116 West Tioga St., Tunkhannock, PA 18657.

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