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1939
Paul
2012
Paul Cosner
Oct 20, 1939 — Oct 28, 2012
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Paul L. Cosner, Sr., 73 of Clarks Summit, passed Sunday morning at the VNA Hospice Unit at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. His wife is the former Diane Dunlap of Scranton. The couple had been married for 35 years on August 18th.
A lifelong resident of Clarks Summit he was the son of the late Lawrence and Madeline Teil Cosner. He proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard. Prior to his retirement in 2002 Paul was a driver for New Penn Trucking. He was a member of Lake Winola United Methodist Church. Paul was an avid classic car collector, specializing in Model A's, he was a member of the Model A Ford Club of America, Model A Restorer's Club, Steamtown A's Antique Car Club and retired member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Paul was a musician and lover of bluegrass and country music. He played weekly at East Lemon Methodist Church and was a member of PENNY Bluegrass Association.
Surviving are five children, Lucrezia Bonifanti and husband Joseph of Tunkhannock, Paul L. Cosner, Jr and wife, Elisa of Clarks Summit, Christine Robinson and husband Joe of Tunkhannock, Stephen G. Smith of Scranton and Lori L. Zwick of Charlotte, NC and eleven grandchildren, Brian Woodruff and wife, Ashley, Kevin Woodruff and wife, Heidi, Kristy Arndt and husband Donald, Rachel Cosner, Zachary C. Cosner, Hayley C. Cosner, Matthew Kahrnak, Lucrezia Holgate, Heather Holgate, Morgan O. Smith and Parker R. Smith and three great-grandchildren, Katie Kahrnak, Joshua Sidarovich and Ella Woodruff.
Also survived are three brothers, Thomas and wife, Dianna of Scott Twp., Warren and wife, Esther of Hallstead and Bruce and wife, Karen of Tunkhannock, a sister Joann of Tunkhannock and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Paul's Life will be held Monday evening at 6 pm at Lake Winola United Methodist Church, Maple Drive, Lake Winola, with service by Rev. Joan Dodson.
Family and friends may call at 5 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Lake Winola United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 400, Lake Winola, PA 18625.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA.
A lifelong resident of Clarks Summit he was the son of the late Lawrence and Madeline Teil Cosner. He proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard. Prior to his retirement in 2002 Paul was a driver for New Penn Trucking. He was a member of Lake Winola United Methodist Church. Paul was an avid classic car collector, specializing in Model A's, he was a member of the Model A Ford Club of America, Model A Restorer's Club, Steamtown A's Antique Car Club and retired member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Paul was a musician and lover of bluegrass and country music. He played weekly at East Lemon Methodist Church and was a member of PENNY Bluegrass Association.
Surviving are five children, Lucrezia Bonifanti and husband Joseph of Tunkhannock, Paul L. Cosner, Jr and wife, Elisa of Clarks Summit, Christine Robinson and husband Joe of Tunkhannock, Stephen G. Smith of Scranton and Lori L. Zwick of Charlotte, NC and eleven grandchildren, Brian Woodruff and wife, Ashley, Kevin Woodruff and wife, Heidi, Kristy Arndt and husband Donald, Rachel Cosner, Zachary C. Cosner, Hayley C. Cosner, Matthew Kahrnak, Lucrezia Holgate, Heather Holgate, Morgan O. Smith and Parker R. Smith and three great-grandchildren, Katie Kahrnak, Joshua Sidarovich and Ella Woodruff.
Also survived are three brothers, Thomas and wife, Dianna of Scott Twp., Warren and wife, Esther of Hallstead and Bruce and wife, Karen of Tunkhannock, a sister Joann of Tunkhannock and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Paul's Life will be held Monday evening at 6 pm at Lake Winola United Methodist Church, Maple Drive, Lake Winola, with service by Rev. Joan Dodson.
Family and friends may call at 5 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Lake Winola United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 400, Lake Winola, PA 18625.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA.
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