\t\t\tDiane M. Jenkins \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Diane M. Jenkins, 80, of Scranton, died May 3 at Allied Hospice after a brief illness. She and her husband James would have celebrated their 58th anniversary in June.<\/p>\n
\nA lifelong resident of Scranton, Diane was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Coury. She was a 1963 graduate of West Scranton High School and a longtime member of St. Patrick\u2019s Church. Diane was employed by Clarks Summit State Hospital and the former Mercy Hospital.<\/p>\n
\nDiane was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she cherished the companionship of her four-legged friends. Her home was always filled with at least one wagging tail. A diehard New York Yankees fan, Diane loved watching the games with her husband. She was an avid bowler and a member of the Lucky Strikers for many years. Bowling was often just the excuse for Wednesday lunches with her friends, a tradition that continued long after her bowling days ended.<\/p>\n
\nIn addition to her husband, Diane is survived by her two daughters: Elizabeth DeFrancesco and her husband Salvatore, Moosic, and Dana Mushak and her husband Gene, Scranton; and her grandchildren: Salvatore, Katharine, Anthony, Jacob, Benjamin, and Samantha. She is also survived by her brother, Ralph Coury and his wife Robin, Murrells Inlet, SC; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her closest confidant, her cousin Rosalie Lasako.<\/p>\n
\nShe was preceded in death by her sister, Lillian Kornblatt.<\/p>\n
\nThe family would like to extend its gratitude to the nurses of Allied Hospice for her care during her final days.<\/p>\n
\nA Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick\u2019s Church followed by entombment at Cathedral Cemetery Mausoleum will be private. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution to honor the life of Diane should donate to St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.<\/p>\n
\nArrangements are under the care of the Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home, 125 N. Main Avenue, Scranton. Visit the funeral home\u2019s website to leave a condolence.<\/p>\n
\nDiane M. Jenkins<\/p>\n
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