Obituaries

Laurie Ann Neishell Hughes, 56, of Clarks Summit, passed away Wednesday at Mountain View Care Center in Scranton surrounded by her loving family.
Born May 29, 1967, in Scranton, Laurie was the daughter of the late Tony and Shirley Pilchesky Neishell. A 1985 graduate of Abington Heights High School, Laurie lettered in softball three years in a row and was co-captain in her senior year. In one game, she belted seven hits and two home runs. Laurie also attended Penn State Worthington Campus and was employed by Panel Prints for a few years, and then Northeast Tag and Title where she worked for over 20 years.
Laurie’s passions in life were her children and grandchildren. She loved sitting around a fire listening to Jimmy Buffett, playing 31 with her family and watching the unpredictable N.Y. Giants.
Special thank you to Jennifer Neishell who cared for Laurie throughout her illness. Also, thank you to Dave and the B Wing staff at Mountain View Care Center for their kind and compassionate care.
Surviving are her beloved children, Brittany Hughes, Scranton; and Kevin Hughes and wife, Gabby, Clarks Summit; the lights of her life, grandchildren, Landon Hughes and Amelia Hughes, Clarks Summit; her loving siblings, Cheryl Cohn and husband, Bill, Frisco, Texas; Barbara Neishell, Ransom; Tony Neishell, Melbourne, Fla.; Michael Neishell and companion, Kim Biscotto, Pittston; Terry Neishell, Melbourne, Fla.; Melissa Neishell Spatzer and husband, Randy, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Steven Neishell and companion, Allison Dolinak, Jessup; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins; and her beautiful lifelong best friend, Lori Shupp, who has been a huge help to our family.
A memorial Mass is scheduled for Saturday at noon in St. Patrick’s Church, 1403 Jackson St., Scranton, to be celebrated by yhr Rev. Richard Fox, pastor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Laurie’s name may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation at www.komen.org.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 125 N. Main Ave., Scranton.