Obituaries

Genevieve A. “Jean” Cannon, 90, a lifelong resident of Scranton died peacefully at home on Tuesday. Her husband, former Scranton Times-Tribune printer, Joseph P. Cannon, died September 26, 1973.
Born January 24, 1931, daughter of the late William J. and Genevieve May Brown, Jean was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and a faithful parishioner of St. Patrick’s Parish, Scranton and the Society of the Faithful. She was employed by the University of Scranton for over 10 years beginning in 1987.
Jean absolutely loved working at the “U” and was loved by her fellow employees just the same. Upon retirement, she traveled to Ireland, Spain, California, and New York City. In addition, she loved playing pinochle and dominos with her card club. Jean cherished spending family time at the Jersey Shore as well as Connecticut, where she was simply known as “Grandma Jean” by all of her grandchildren. Jean loved family, people, and life. Simply put, she was loved by everyone. Jean will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Surviving are: three sons, Joseph Cannon and wife, Nancy, Scranton; Timothy Cannon and wife, Mary Kay, Scranton, with whom she resided; John Cannon, Dunmore; three daughters, Mari McHale and husband Patrick, Stratford, CT; Linda Cannon, Scranton; Eileen Corey and husband Michael, Orange, CT; eight grandchildren, Carissa Cannon and fiance Daniel Maxwell; Lauren Blong and husband, Matt; Kevin Cannon and wife, Sarah; Corey McHale and wife, Bianca; Patrick McHale and wife, Briana; Maura Panza and husband, Scott; Brendan and Sophia Corey; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas Brown and wife, Mary Ann, Livingston, NJ; Terrence Brown and wife, Ana, Wethersfield, CT; one sister, Patricia Brown, Santa Maria, CA; along with several nieces and nephews.
Her sister, Elizabeth Muir, and two brothers, William J. Brown and Reverend Edward J. Brown, S.J., preceded her in death.
The family would like to thank Commonwealth Home Healthcare and Traditional Hospice of Dunmore along with Candice and Arlene Rodney for the wonderful care given to Jean and the love and support shown to the family.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, 1604 Oram Street, Scranton, with Rev. Richard Fox, pastor, to celebrate. Interment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery. Relatives and friends may pay their respects from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick’s Food Pantry, 1403 Jackson Street, Scranton, PA 18504. Arrangements are under the direction of Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., Scranton.