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Audrey Roche Obituary
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late James and Mary Roberts Farrell, she was educated in Scranton public schools and a member of St. Clare's Church. Audrey was a professional dancer in her early years. After her children were grown, she was employed by the Earring Pagoda until retirement. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed.
Surviving are a son, John F. Roche III and wife, Theresa, Pittsburgh; three daughters, Judy Messoline, Dunmore; Nancy Miller, Manhattan Beach Calif.; and Terri Bercier, Redondo Beach Calif.; 12 grandchildren, John IV, David and Laura Roche, Danielle Wall, Andrew Miller, Matthew MD, Christopher CPA, Lindsay and Attorney Ashley Messoline, and Jeremy, Trevor and Nathan Bercier; and 9½ great-grandchildren (one is on the way).
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Marie McCarthy and Jean Bergan; and a brother, James Farrell.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Marywood Heights, 2500 Adams Ave. Interment, Dunmore Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Marywood Heights. Arrangements by McGoff-Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1401 Capouse Ave., Scranton.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Food Bank, 1500 Penn Ave., Scranton.
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Lori & Rrobert Sweet
December 8, 2020
Audrey was a wonderful and kindest neighbor you could ever ask for. Full of life, and joy, She was one special women. We enjoyed her company and time spent togther. We will miss her forever.
Peggy LaCoe
December 11, 2019
Praying for you to feel God's peace and comfort. Life is changed, not ended; a bigger change for us still on Earth. I am sure that Audrey's wings fit perfectly with no alterations needed.
Eva Moore
December 8, 2019
Dear Judy, Terri, Nancy and Jack,
I am so sorry for your loss, wishing you peace to bring comfort, Courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your Hearts ♥
Your mom was a beautiful woman with a huge heart She will be sadly missed. I am happy to have had the chance to know her and to have cared for her❤
My condolences to your whole family
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