Obituary of Blair Austin

Blair Smokey Austin, age 72, of Hawley died Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA. Mr. Austin was born April 17, 1935 in Hawley, PA and was the son of the late Charles and Martha (Wheeler) Austin. He was a master craftsman and worked for many county & state agencies before retiring in 2000. He is survived by his wife: Duane E.(Williams) Austin; two daughters: Ruth Daniels of Hawley, PA, Ann Austin of Hawley, PA; 8 Grandchildren, Jessie, Becca, Nick, Jake, Justin, Emily, Jared, Austin; five sisters: Eleanor Shedlock of South Caanan, PA, Helen Austin of Matamoras, PA, Barbara Frisbie of FL, Martha Frisbie of Matamoras, PA, Paula Anderson of AZ and two brothers: Bruce Austin of Hawley, PA, John Austin of Milanville, PA and many nieces & nephews; Children from a previous marriage, Margaret, Glenn, Nancy and Mark. He was predeceased by a son, Blair, Jr. Calling hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. The funeral will be Thursday, Sept. 6, at 2:00 at TEETERS' East Chapel, 505 Church St, Hawley with Rev. William Samford, Pastor 1st Presbyterian Church, officiating. Cremation will take place at Lake Region Crematory in Lake Ariel, PA. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Church St, Hawley, PA 18428