Obituaries

Scott T. Jackson, 55, of Blakely, died Monday in Moses Taylor Hospital. His loving wife is the former Catherine M. Fueller. The couple would have celebrated 26 years of marriage on April 22nd.
Born November 26, 1965 in Peckville, son of Gayle Hasley Jackson, from Blakely, and the late Thomas Jackson, Scott was a graduate of Valley View High School where he was a member of the wrestling team. A forklift operator, Scott was employed by FedEx Freight in Mt. Pocono. He was of the Primitive Methodist faith.
A loving and caring husband, Scott cherished his entire family. A diehard Raiders fan, he also followed the Phillies, Penn State, and could not wait for NASCAR to start up each year. Scott enjoyed cooking and spending time sitting around the firepit with family and friends and listening to sports. Scott will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Surviving are: stepson, James Talarico, and wife, Melody; stepdaughter, Sheri Talarico, and companion, Damon Bernardini; sisters, Robin Jenkins, Heidi Preschutti, and husband, Jerry, and Kristan Hughes; brothers, Alan Jackson, and wife, Marion, Todd Jackson, Tom Jackson, and wife, Erin, and Craig Jackson, and wife, Sue; grandchildren, Keirstan Talarico-Baker, and husband, Matt, Cassie, James, Dominic, and Cristiana Talarico; great grandchildren, Hunter, Brielle, Mila, and Chance; several nieces and nephews, and a great niece. Two grandchildren, Paige and Thomas Justin “TJ” Talarico, preceded him in death.
A Celebration of Scott’s Life will be held Saturday, February 27th, at noon in North Valley Baptist Church, 1300 Old Plank Road, Mayfield, with Rev. Scott McGrady officiating. Relatives and friends may pay their respects from 11 am until the time of the service at the church.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc, 517 N. Main St. Old Forge.