Nancy R. McLain

Nancy R. McLain, 74, of Dickson City, passed away Sunday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore. Her husband and soulmate of 22 years is Lester "Bud" McLain.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary Blakney - Rozelle. She was a graduate of Scranton Central High School Class of 1968 and attended Keystone Junior College. She was a member of Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church, Dickson City, and a 50-year member of the Juanita No. 8 Order of the Eastern Star. Throughout her career, she worked as a life guard, Respiratory Technician at CMC Hospital, Pharmacy Technician at Mercy Hospital, Optical assistant for Dr. Vincent Bakey, Dickson City.

Nancy was an active member in her Church, who sang in the Choir, and loved making Welsh Cookies. Nancy loved to read, music- Mama Mia, spending time with her grandchildren, planning trips to the Beach, Disney, and Atlantic City.

Also surviving is her daughter Kristen Ann Amori and her companion Jason Schirg of W. Abington Twp.; granddaughters Lauren and Megan Gatto; great-grandchildren Carson and Calista; step daughter's Mary Kay Manning and her husband Jim of Scranton and Kristen Maro and her husband Mark of Scranton; step son Michael McLain and his wife Sasha of Scranton; her best friend Dorothy Trauger; niece Jennifer Smith; nephews Darrell and Mark Smith.

She was preceded in death by her sister Linda Smith.

Nancy's family would like to thank the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit Staff and Dr. Kavani and his staff, for the personal care and compassion shown to our family. We are forever grateful for each and everyone of you.

A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, April 18th at 10:00am in Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church, 106 Lincoln St. Dickson City, Pa with services by Pastor David Repenning.

Friends may call on Thursday, April 17th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm in the Vanston and James Funeral Home, 1401 Ash St. Scranton, Pa. The members of Juanita No. 8 Order of the Eastern Star will perform their service at 6:30PM.

Interment, Valley View Memorial Cemetery, Scott Twp., Pa.

In lieu of flowers, Nancy's family strongly encourages memorial contributions in her memory be made to: Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 30 E.D. Preate Drive, Suite 108, Moosic, Pa 18507

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