Michael E. Lougney

Michael E Loughney, Petersburg section of Scranton, passed away New Year’s Day at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife of 42 years is the former Elizabeth "Debbie" Roberts.

Born in 1954 in Scranton, Mike was the son of the late Eugene F. and Clare Sullivan Loughney. He was a graduate of Dunmore High School and went on to receive a degree from the University of Scranton. Upon graduation he taught in the Dunmore School District before moving to various other school districts, ultimately settling in the Pocono Mountain School District where he was a guidance counselor. A man of great work ethic, he also worked evenings and weekends for FedEx.

Mike was a true family man. He loved family get-togethers and being with his family and friends. He enjoyed golfing with his friends every Sunday at the Marjon Golf course.

Mike took great pride in his daughters and their accomplishments. More than anything he loved his grandchildren. They were his pride and joy. He will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to have known him.

Also surviving are daughters Lauren Meyers and her husband Mike, Kristen and Sarah Loughney; grandchildren Michael and Charleigh Meyers; brothers Patrick “Nibs” Loughney and his wife Donna and John “Bomber” Loughney and his wife Frannie; sisters Eileen and Marial Loughney and Jean Ehnot and her husband Tom; brothers-in-law Daniel G. Roberts, Jr. and his wife Dr. Maxine and Dr. David Roberts and his wife Marnie; numerous nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; countless friends.

He was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Dan and Barbara Roberts, as well as his great in-laws Edward and Mary Elizabeth Golo.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, January 13 at 11 AM in the Immaculate Conception Church 800 Taylor Ave. Scranton by Rev. Jeffrey Tudgay, Pastor.

The family will not receive friends at the church.

Interment, private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Francis of Assisi Kitchen 500 Penn Ave. Scranton, PA 18509 or by visiting https://stfranciskitchen.org