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Joseph Scully Obituary
January 31, 2012
Joseph J. Scully Sr., 82, of 42 Church St., Lost Creek, passed away Tuesday morning at Saint Catherine Medical Center Fountain Springs.
Born in Girardville, Oct. 13, 1929, he was a son of the late Thomas and Margaret Wagner Scully.
He was a graduate of Girardville High School.
He worked at the Summit Station Rock Quarry, later retiring from A&E Products Inc., Ringtown, after 27 years as a machine operator.
An avid lover of music, he was a guitarist and a member of the Blue Notes Band for 45 years.
He was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Ashland, and the Musicians Protective Union, Local No. 170, Mahanoy City.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Meriam Hancock Scully, in 1998; a son, Ronald, in 1970; and siblings Mary, Thomas and James Scully.
Surviving are a son, Joseph Scully Jr. and his fiancé, Karen Merritt, Lavelle; a daughter, Barbara, wife of Dennis Coogan, Pottsville; a brother-in-law, William Hancock, Lost Creek; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Scully, Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, Stephanie Barlow, Brian Scully, Danielle Coogan and Jocelyn Merritt; nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 11th and Walnut streets, Ashland, with the Rev. John Bambrick, pastor, as the celebrant. A viewing will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland. Private interment will be held in Annunciation Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
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Kristy Nork
February 2, 2012
So sorry to hear about the loss of Joe. He was one of my favorite customers when I use to work at Redners and always made it a point to come over and say hi to me. He was such a kindhearted man and I am so sad to see he has passed. He will be greatly missed.
Peggy Scully
February 2, 2012
My deepest sympathy on the death of your father. May he have eternal rest.
Denise McGinley-Gerchak
February 2, 2012
Dear Barb, Dennis, and Danielle,
So sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May all your fond memories get you through this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy,
Denise, Joe, Taylor, and Tanner
Ted Ferrari
February 2, 2012
Joe & Bobbi Ann , Sorry to hear of your Dads passing . Take comfort in knowing that he will be fondly remembered by all that knew him ..
February 1, 2012
Joe,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was always so nice and friendly. Just know he is in a better place and he will be watching over you.
Your old neighbors,
Gerri and Joe Griffin
February 1, 2012
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. Take comfort that you have had him for such a long time and that you have such wonderful memories. Day by day it will get better and then you can always look back and enjoy all the good times that you had with your Father.
Liz Beckett (Dee)
Al Kane
February 1, 2012
Joey and Bobbi Ann, Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He was always very nice to me and I have nothing but good memories of him. I will keep him in my prayers.
Richard Harding
February 1, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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