Obituaries

Frances E. (Oressey) Reese, R.N. age 78, of Peckville, passed away Tuesday at Lackawanna County Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, William Reese, on October 4, 2013.
A Scranton native, Frances was born on June 4, 1941, and raised by her beloved aunt, Frances Oressey, who also preceded her in death on May 3, 2004. A registered nurse by trade, upon having her daughter, she left the medical field to raise Kristen. She eventually worked for Mirage Lingerie Warehouse prior to her retirement. Of Roman Catholic faith, she was a longtime member of Holy Cross Parish in Olyphant.
She’s survived by her dear grandsons, Jordan Reese and Mario Rizzuto; and her two great grandchildren.
She was unexpectedly preceded in death by her daughter, Kristen Reese, on May 30th, 2010.
Private burial arrangements at Holy Family Cemetery in Throop are under the care of the Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 North Main Avenue, Scranton. Please visit the funeral home’s website to leave a condolence.