Dennis “Danny” Harrington

Dennis “Danny” Harrington, West Scranton, passed away Friday evening at home surrounded by his loving family.   His widow is the former Marjorie Lowe.   The couple had been married       35 years.

Born in Scranton he was the son of the late William and Eleanor Kellett Harrington.  He was a graduate of the former South Catholic High School and was a member of the Embury United Methodist Church.  Danny worked for over 40 years for the PA Gas and Water Company in both the construction department and the meter shop and was a proud member of the IBEW Local.   He served our country honorably during the Vietnam War in the United States Army as well as serving in the Coast Guard Reserves in Cape May, New Jersey.

Danny enjoyed boxing in his early years and remained a fan of the sport throughout his life.   He also was a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles and had a true love for Wildwood, New Jersey.

Also surviving are a daughter Celina Glaush and her husband Jeffery of Doylestown; a granddaughter Deanna;  sisters in law Kathy Cusick and her husband Marty, Debbie Swartz and her husband Joe and Barbara Jones and her husband Bobby;  a brother in law Ben Lowe and his wife Nettie all of Scranton;  nieces and nephews;  great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother William Harrington and a sister Eleanor Cooper.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10am in the Vanston and James 1401 Ash St Scranton.

Friends may call Monday from 4-7pm.    

Interment, Abington Hills Cemetery.

The family encourages memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph’s Center 2010 Adams Ave Scranton 18509 or to the Embury United Methodist Church 940 S. Main Ave. Scranton 18504.

For directions, to share a memory or to leave a condolence please visit www.vanstonandjames.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to and are under the care and direction of Robert C. Jones, Funeral Director.

4 Comments

  1. Laurie Bevan

    Dear Marge and Family, Please know that our family shares in your loss. Remember that you are never alone and will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come. God bless.

  2. Debbie Brazen Jones

    Dear Marge and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Dennis for 20 plus years in the Meter Shop at the gas company. He was a quiet man and a good friend. I think of him every time I eat a tea biscuit because it reminds me of Dennis. I loved to hear his Wildwood NJ stories.
    God Bless!

  3. Robert Edmondson Jr. & family

    Margie & family,
    We were so very sorry to hear of Danny’s passing. Your wonderful memories will keep him close in your hearts always. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.

  4. Marina Whittington

    Marge, I was so sad to read of Danny’s passing . So many good memories of our Saturday night Manhattan’s. It was always so good to you you both coming in the door for dinner. Please take care, I have missed you both since leaving the Ben Mar.

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