Jeffrey Neary

Jeffrey Neary of the Scranton area and Tunkhannock died Friday evening in the Hospice Unit of the Community Medical Center in Scranton. Jeffrey was born in Scranton on April 27, 1962 son of the late James and Jean Ruddy Neary. Jeffrey was a resident at St. Joseph’s Center and was the first resident to graduate from the Lackawanna County Vocational Tec. School in 1983. He later resided in Keystone Independent Living Homes. Jeff loved being part of the Special Olympics especially running in the track events. He also enjoyed playing basketball. His many trips to Tunkhannock allowed him to create an extended family of loving and caring friends. Some of his happiest moments were spent at his brother’s hunting cabin. His smile will be missed by all. Surviving is a brother Jim and wife Jody Neary of Tunkhannock, sister’s Janine and husband Terrell Sewell of Stafford, VA, Janice and Husband Mark Ross and Juliann and Husband Steve Jones both of Scranton. Also surviving are several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. His family would like to express their deepest thanks to all of his care givers over the years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11am from Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc.73 W. Tioga St. Tunkhannock with Pastor Lori Robinson, personal friend of the family. Interment will be in Cathedral Cemetery Scranton with prayers by Fr. Richard J. Polmounter. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6 to 8. In lieu of Flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Center, 210 Adams Ave, Scranton, Pa. 18509. On line condolences may be sent to www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com.