\t\t\tDonald J. Naughton \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Donald J. Naughton, 68, of Dunmore, formerly of North Scranton died Sunday May 17, 2026 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 39 years is the former Marisa Boeth.<\/p>\n
\nBorn in Scranton he was the son of the late Francis and Josephine Magnone Naughton. In 1973 Donald enlisted in the US Army and served for 3 years and was stationed in Germany. He worked many years at the Glider Diner, Cedar Jet Yarn and Genalite Company.<\/p>\n
\nAn avid NY Mets fan, he loved to go to games and watch them on tv, enjoying the Mets vs. Yankees rivalry with his family. He coached many years at the Tripp Park Miss-E League, making many life-long friends. You could always find him at his daughters softball games or riding the field tractor making every softball field in pristine condition. He was always so proud. Later on in his life, he enjoyed spending as much time as he could with his grandchildren, attending all of their sporting events.<\/p>\n
\nDonald\u2019s family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the staff of Geisinger CMC and Hospice of the Sacred Heart for all of their kind and compassionate care.<\/p>\n
\nAlso surviving are son Donald Naughton Jr. and wife Amanda, Scranton; daughter Shannon Carrier and husband John, Palmyra, NY; daughters Brynne Naughton, Dunmore and Taryn Naughton, Clarks Summit; grandchildren, Alexander Naughton, Austin and Jared Carrier, Mason and twins Kingston and Kensley Garrett; brothers Frank Naughton and wife Gail, Olyphant and Bernard Naughton and wife Joanne; sisters Mary Jo Smith, Pittston, Judy Kresge, Scranton, Rose Anzulewicz, Carbondale, Nancy Cannon and husband Joe, Scranton; brother-in- law, John Jack Boeth, Scranton; several nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n
\nHe was preceded in death by sister Molly Moraski and husband Larry and Geraldine Faulkner; brother Patrick Naughton.<\/p>\n
\nA Mass of Christian burial will be conducted on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. in St. Thomas More Parish, 116 Theodore Street, Scranton. All attending the Mass are kindly asked to proceed directly to church. Family and friends may pay their respects Wednesday from 5-7 pm in the Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., 1030 N. Main Ave., Scranton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 30 E.D. Preate Dr., Moosic, PA 18507.<\/p>\n
\nPlease visit the funeral home website to leave an online condolence.<\/p>\n
\nDonald J. Naughton<\/p>\n
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