Obituaries

Evelyn Jean Gray, age 82, of Taylor, and formerly of West Scranton, died Friday at home. She is survived by her husband, caregiver and best friend of 47 years, William (Dick) Gray.
Born in Scranton, daugher of the late Joseph and Hazel Hower Jenkins, Evelyn was a 1951 graduate of West Scranton High School. She worked under her husband as an engineer transcript typist before becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant while living in Elgin, Illinois. She was an active member of the Fraternal Order of the Moose and was a professional religious musician, having played at countless churches throughout the years. She will be forever missed by family and friends.
She is also survived by three children, Duane, Deborah and Lawanna; a sister, Mary; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial at Union Cemetery in Peckville will be on June 18th at 10:30AM, to be conducted by Rev. Ginger Daubenhauser.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17. Chicago, IL 60601.
Arrangements are under the care of the Kearney Funeral Homes, Inc., Old Forge and Scranton.