Gary L. Sutton

Gary L. Sutton, 63, of Nicholson died unexpectedly Monday at Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia. His wife of 43 wonderful years is the former Cheryl Birtch.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Frances V. Holgate, he was a graduate of Abington Heights School District. He was employed by Charah Inc. Louisville, KY, designing many Landfills across the United States. He was a member of the Waverly Masonic Lodge #301 F&AM. Gary was an avid outdoorsman, including camping and hunting. His number one joy in his life was spending time with his grandson Ryan.

Also surviving is a son Heath J. Sutton, Nicholson; a daughter Gennifer L. Sutton, Clarks Summit; a grandson Ryan W. Buffington-Sutton, Clarks Summit; four brothers Keith, and his wife Sue, Jackson; Donald, and his wife Carol, Forest City; Hayden, and his wife Florence, Clarks Summit; and Scott, and his wife Elizabeth, Nicholson; and two sisters Suzi Hatch, and her husband Michael, NH; and Becky Eckrote, and husband Norman, Dalton. He was preceded in death by two brothers Francis and Glendon Sutton.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit Pa. 18411, with services by Pastor Todd Barton. Interment will be in Mt. Bethel Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 9 p.m., with Masonic services at 7 p.m.