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1954
James
2010
James J. Donnelly
Jul 15, 1954 — May 30, 2010
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James J. Donnelly, 55, of Olyphant died Sunday at home. His wife is the former Connie Becker Donnelly.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late William and Mary Belski Donnelly. James was an avid fisherman, enjoyed his family, the outdoors, the Lord and animals. He won photography awards and published pictures in the International Library of Photography.
Also surviving are a son, Jared Donnelly and companion, Michele Dunning, Old Forge; three daughters, Stacey Stefano and husband, Warren, Old Forge; Jamie Durfee and husband, Ryan, Saginaw, Texas; and Susan Donnelly and companion, Sean Eltringham, Old Forge; a stepson, Michael Persiani and wife, Marlynn, Birdsboro; two stepdaughters, Malissa Kuzma and husband, David, Lehighton; and Gina Schembari and husband, Manny, Walnutport; and 16 grandchildren.
Arrangements are by the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Online condolences may be sent to www.law renceeyoungfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be sent to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart,600 Baltimore Drive, Suite 7, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late William and Mary Belski Donnelly. James was an avid fisherman, enjoyed his family, the outdoors, the Lord and animals. He won photography awards and published pictures in the International Library of Photography.
Also surviving are a son, Jared Donnelly and companion, Michele Dunning, Old Forge; three daughters, Stacey Stefano and husband, Warren, Old Forge; Jamie Durfee and husband, Ryan, Saginaw, Texas; and Susan Donnelly and companion, Sean Eltringham, Old Forge; a stepson, Michael Persiani and wife, Marlynn, Birdsboro; two stepdaughters, Malissa Kuzma and husband, David, Lehighton; and Gina Schembari and husband, Manny, Walnutport; and 16 grandchildren.
Arrangements are by the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Online condolences may be sent to www.law renceeyoungfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be sent to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart,600 Baltimore Drive, Suite 7, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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