\t\t\tSharon McGinnis \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Sharon McGinnis, 81, of Moosic, passed away on November 9, surrounded by her loving family at Hospice of the Sacred Heart inpatient unit, Dunmore. She is survived by her devoted husband, John Jack McGinnis, with whom she shared 63 wonderful years of marriage.<\/p>\n
\nBorn in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Herman Moss and Kathryn (Holden) Moss Alpaugh and was a proud graduate of South Catholic High School, Class of 1961. Sharon was a passionate history enthusiast, especially fascinated by medieval history. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, quietly reading a good book, crocheting, and working on cross-stitch projects.<\/p>\n
\nIn addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Michele (Robert) Parfitt, Erin (Jim) Stanco, Shannon (Robert) Tosolt, and Kathleen McGinnis; a son, Sean McGinnis; ten beloved grandchildren, as well as twenty-four great-grandchildren.<\/p>\n
\nShe was preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen Grace.<\/p>\n
\nThe McGinnis family would like to sincerely thank Bonnie Vosburgh and the staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their care and compassion during Sharon\u2019s illness.<\/p>\n
\nRite of Committal will be held on Monday, December 29, at 1:00 PM in the chapel at Cathedral Cemetery, Oram Street, Scranton.<\/p>\n
\nMemorial contributions in memory of Sharon may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 30 Ed Preate Dr., Moosic, 18507, or to the Alzheimer\u2019s Association.<\/p>\n
\nArrangements by the Semian Funeral Home, 704 Union St., Taylor. Please visit the funeral home website to share memories or extend condolences.<\/p>\n
\nSharon McGinnis<\/p>\n
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