Eugene R. Maxwell

Eugene R. Maxwell, 58, of Scott Twp., died Tuesday at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was married for two months to his companion of more than 25 years, the former Andrea Wardlow.

Born July 31, 1950, in Scranton, son of the late Robert and Gladys Rafferty Maxwell, he was a graduate of West Scranton High School and was employed at Lockheed Martin, Archbald, where he worked as an inspector for more than 35 years. He was a Marine Corps veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He received the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and the Rifle Marksman's Badge. He was a life member of American Legion Post 624, Eynon; VFW Post 7963, Eynon; and the VFW post in Lenox. He was a die-hard Marine and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

The family would like to thank the staff of Southern Care Hospice, especially Chris Marsico and Paula Swine, his nurses; Community Medical Center, Dr. Lisa Thomas, Dr. Kevin Williams; and his caregiver and stepdaughter, Tricia White, for all they have done to make him comfortable during the last few months of his illness.

He will be missed by all who knew him, especially his grandchildren, whom he dearly loved.

Also surviving are two stepdaughters, Tricia and husband, Dan White, Clarks Summit; and Melissa and husband, Chris Canfield, Rushville; and three grandchildren, D.J. and Vanessa White and Nicholas Canfield.

The funeral will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Harrison Funeral Home, 374 Main St., Archbald, with services to be officiated by Pastor John Hartman-Zimmerman, chaplain of Southern Care Hospice. Interment with military services, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Finch Hill.

Friends may call Friday, 4 to 8 p.m.