Obituaries

Richard Shane Yager born August 21st 1970 was called home on May 25th 2020.
Richard is survived by his wife of 21 years April Yager along by his daughter Bianca Yager and a very special young lady, his granddaughter Aubree DeFreese Yager of Binghamton NY.
He is also survived by daughters Ciara and Casey of Deposit NY along with siblings David and Chris Yager, sisters Tammy Britton and Betty Ellis all from the Binghamton area. Father David Yager and siblings Amanda and Matthew of Knoxville Tennessee.
Richard also is survived by several nieces and nephews. He especially enjoyed the company of his nephews Joey and Stanley who were always a fixture in the home.
He was predeceased by his mother Betty DeFreese and brothers John and Charles Yager.
Richard was quite the comic and loved to make everyone around him laugh even in the toughest of times. Thank you for the the memories you filled each of us with as they will help keep your spirit alive. You will be forever loved and greatly missed.
Private arrangements 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.