\t\t\tFrancis Marx \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Francis Marx, 78, of Scranton, died Friday, March 27, at Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. His wife is the former Linda McLaughlin.<\/p>\n
\nBorn in Scranton, he was the son of the late William George and Mary Alice Norton Marx and was a graduate of West Scranton High School. Prior to retirement, he was employed for more than 30 years by McKinney Products, where he worked in shipping and logistics.<\/p>\n
\nIn addition to taking pride in being a hard-working man, Fran enjoyed fishing, bowling, and swimming, and was a longtime fan of Penn State and the Pittsburgh Steelers. An avid train enthusiast, he took many cross-country trips and traveled to Canada by rail. He also shared this love of trains with his grandchildren, accompanying them on local rides.<\/p>\n
\nFran was also a lifelong animal lover. His care for his four-legged companions will continue to make an impact, as his pacemaker will be donated to Project My Heart Your Heart, a University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center program that refurbishes pacemakers for animals in need.<\/p>\n
\nHis family will remember him with love and appreciation for the life he lived, and the example he set.<\/p>\n
\nAlso surviving are two sons, Matthew and wife, Laura; and William and wife, Karen; and three grandchildren, Madalyn and fiance, Connor Langan, and Mason and Gavin Marx.<\/p>\n
\nFran was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Lou Marx, and Rosalie Munley.<\/p>\n
\nIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made online to Project My Heart Your Heart by visiting https:\/\/medresearch.umich.edu\/project-my-heart-your-heart<\/a><\/p>\n