Walsh was very active in community affairs serving as the first educator to be President of the Scranton Chamber of Commerce. He also taught at The University of Scranton and Marywood University where he was Director of Adult and Continuing Education (PACE).ĭr. Prior to that, he was President of ICS and taught in the public schools of Scranton and White Plains, NY. Walsh retired as President and General Manager of WVIA TV/FM, the public broadcasting station of Northeastern Pennsylvania. He was a former member of American Legion Post 966.ĭr. Also, he was a member of the Army of Occupation in Japan. An army medic, he served in the first MASH Unit and received a battle star for Okinawa. John was a veteran of World War ll serving in the Asiatic/Pacific Theatre. In addition, he was awarded an honorary L L. He received his MA degree in history from Lehigh University and his PHD from Teachers College, Columbia University. He was educated in Scranton public schools and graduated magna cum laude from The University of Scranton. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Wren Walsh. His beloved wife of 65 years is the former Mae E. Walsh, 95, a native of Scranton, died Friday after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease in Guthrie Towanda Hospital Skilled Nursing & Rehab. The family asks, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carl's name to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 100 William St., Dunmore 18510.ĭr. 16, at 10:30 a.m., to be celebrated by the Rev. John Neumann Parish at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 633 Orchard St. Haas Funeral Home Inc., 202 Pittston Ave., Scranton, Wednesday, Dec. In addition, Hospice of the Sacred Heart as they were amazing in caring for dad in his last days.įriends may call at the August J. Also, Geisinger CMC ER and eighth floor nursing staff. The family would like to extend special thank you to Pamela, Devin, Desiree, Heather and Ashley for all the loving personal care this past year. John, Dominic, Vito and Joseph, and also preceded in death by grandchildren, Frankie and Diana Voyack. He was preceded in death by all his brothers. He was brother to Mary Cadden, Concetta Wolfe, Angie Spindler and Antonietta Newbould, Texas. Most of all, they were there for their children/grandchildren as they were the hub for holidays gatherings of great Italian specialties. After that, as a couple, Carl and Claire remained active in line dancing, with the senior center in their shows and hoagie sales. He worked at Consolidated until it closed in the mid 1970s but continued employment at Atlas Industries until retirement in 1988. His kids enjoyed many of those skills/gifts. Quick with a smile, he was known as a wonderful Italian patriarch that could fix anything. He enjoyed and was loved by his 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Cathy Voyack (Mark), Old Forge Joseph (Susan) Severn, Md. He married the former Claire Marie Serio in 1948. Involved in WWII, receiving European theater Ribbon (one star), American Theater Ribbon victory Medal, completing his service and was honorably discharged on May 9, 1946. Then joined the United States Navy at the age of 18 on Feb. Just before graduation from Scranton Tech in 1943, he entered employment with Consolidated Molded Products. 16, 1925, to the late Alfonso and Antonietta Pica Calianno. He lost his struggle with life just short of his 96 birthday.īorn in Scranton on Dec. Calianno, passed peacefully in hospice care after a brief illness. Haas Funeral Home, Inc., 202 Pittston Ave., Scranton, PA. Arrangements are under the care of August J. Moran, Sr., 82, of Roaring Brook Township, died unexpectedly Sunday morning at Geisinger CMC in Scranton.