Brian A. Fallon

Brian A. Fallon, 70, of Taylor, passed away suddenly on Thursday evening. He is survived by his devoted wife, the former Janet M. Stone, and together they celebrated 42 years of marriage.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Leonard and Viola Malishefski Fallon and was a graduate of Riverside High School, class of 1970. Brian furthered his education at Johnson School of Technology. For over 30 years, he was a lineman for Pennsylvania Power and Light. He was highly engaged in his community, serving as the chairman for the planning commission and was also a former Taylor councilman. A man of many interests, Brian enjoyed skiing, hunting, fishing and working in his garden. Each day, he would take his sidekick, Shilo, who is a beautiful and gentile St. Bernard, on long walks. Brian enjoyed helping anyone in the community and he was very proud to be a resident of the borough of Taylor.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Brent (Denise Richwalder) and Dane, all of Taylor; four grandchildren, Megan, Emma, Aidrik and Afton; two sisters, Diane Fallon, Taylor and Jean (Ralph) Scartelli, Scranton.

Family and friends are invited to attend Brian's funeral service, which will be Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Semian Funeral Home LLC, 704 Union St., Taylor, by the Rev. Francis L. Pauselli. Interment will be private in Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692; or to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, 18411.

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