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Jane
Jane Dakin
d. Nov 29, 2012
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Jane Dakin of Scranton died Thursday morning at Golden Living Center in Scranton.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Fredland L. and Elizabeth Williamson Dakin, she was a graduate of Central High School and Skidmore College. Before retirement, she was a personnel officer at PNC Bank for more than 30 years.
Jane was a longtime member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, having served as elder and trustee. She was an avid volunteer with board memberships in the Audubon Society, Historical Society of Lackawanna County, Anthracite Museum, Skidmore Club of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Century Club and Lackawanna County Family Services. From 1985-89 she was a part-time chaplain at Community Medical Center.
For 27 years, she was a trustee of the advisory board of Penn State Worthington Scranton campus.
She enjoyed bowling, traveling, playing bridge and especially golf as a member of Elmhurst Country Club.
Surviving are two nieces, Janet Dobson, North Abington Twp.; and Carol Campbell, Annapolis, Md.; and a nephew, Robert F. Dakin, New Canaan, Conn.; and their families.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lois Dakin; and two brothers, Fred W. and Robert C. Dakin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave., Scranton, PA 18510.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Fredland L. and Elizabeth Williamson Dakin, she was a graduate of Central High School and Skidmore College. Before retirement, she was a personnel officer at PNC Bank for more than 30 years.
Jane was a longtime member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, having served as elder and trustee. She was an avid volunteer with board memberships in the Audubon Society, Historical Society of Lackawanna County, Anthracite Museum, Skidmore Club of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Century Club and Lackawanna County Family Services. From 1985-89 she was a part-time chaplain at Community Medical Center.
For 27 years, she was a trustee of the advisory board of Penn State Worthington Scranton campus.
She enjoyed bowling, traveling, playing bridge and especially golf as a member of Elmhurst Country Club.
Surviving are two nieces, Janet Dobson, North Abington Twp.; and Carol Campbell, Annapolis, Md.; and a nephew, Robert F. Dakin, New Canaan, Conn.; and their families.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lois Dakin; and two brothers, Fred W. and Robert C. Dakin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave., Scranton, PA 18510.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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