Obituaries

Thomas M. McGrail, age 85, of Taylor, passed away Saturday morning at Riverside Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
Born in Scranton on June 22, 1930, Tom was the son of the late Thomas and Theresa Mulherin McGrail. Of Roman Catholic faith, he was a devoted member of Saint Ann Basilica Parish, where he had served as an usher for many years. He was also a member of the West Side Senior Citizens Center, prior to becoming ill.
He is survived by his loving caretakers, his brother, Joseph McGrail and wife Margaret of Taylor; his sister, Theresa (Tess) O’Malley of Avoca; nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews.
His family would like to thank the entire staffs of both Riverside Rehab. and Nursing Center as well as Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their collective care and compassion to both Tom and his family.
A 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Thursday at St. Ann’s Basilica, 1250 St. Ann St. in West Scranton. Interment will follow at the Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Those attending the funeral are asked to go directly to the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s name to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., South Abington Township, PA., 18411.
Arrangements are under the care of the Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 N. Main Ave., Scranton.