June Simpson

June Simpson, So. Abington Twp., died Wednesday morning in the hospice unit at Mercy Hospital. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Claude Frederick and Edith Woolever Tischler.

She was a graduate of Scranton Central High School, SullinsWomen's College, and the New York School of Social Work and Journalism. She also attended summer school at Marywood University. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Scranton where she served as a Brownie leader. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother at Chinchilla United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Lackawanna Women's Medical Society and the Lackawanna Co. Blind Association, where she served a a volunteer for many years. Having been involved in many concerts, she had studied piano for five years from the Sisters of St. Mary's, Avoca, and for four years from Professor Briggs, Scranton.

The joys of her life were her sons and their families, wildlife and animals. She especially enjoyed following her sons' wrestling teams at Bishop Hannon High School and the Abington Heights Junior High team. She was even known for crawling on the mats to argue with the officials.

Surviving are two sons, Stuart and Greg, So. Abington Twp.,; a brother Merle Tischler and wife, Nancy of Boalsburg, PA; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Kurt; a brother, Warren Tischler; a sister in law, Jean Tischler; and an infant sister, Jean.

Stuart and Greg would like to thank the staff at Lackawanna County Healthcare Facility for the compassionate care given their mother over the last four years. They would also like to thank Drs. Mullett, Desoto and Woodley for the excellent treatment they provided her.

All are welcome to attend the graveside service that will be held on Saturday at 11:30 AM at Abington Hills Cemetery, Morgan Highway. Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 9 PM at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.