Obituary of Francis E. McDonough

Francis E. "Frank" McDonough, age 95, of Hawley died Thursday, March 10, 2011, at Wayne Woodlands Manor in Waymart. Mr. McDonough was born November 16, 1915, in Fargo, ND, and was the son of the late John and Annie (Lydon) McDonough. He worked in procurement for Bendix Aerospace prior to retirement in 1972. Mr. McDonough was a former member of the Lions Club in Hawley and Knights of Columbus. He was a very active supporter of the Christian Children's Fund and avid reader who especially enjoyed the Hawley Public Library. He is survived by his wife of 70 years: Anna (Rauch) McDonough; three daughters: Joanne Igoe and her husband Bill of Hawley, Barbara Cain and her husband Ted of Sommerville, SC, and Colleen Mollica and her husband Tom of Vernon, NJ; two sons: Kevin McDonough of Sommerville, SC, and Terence McDonough and his wife Joyce of Matamoras, PA; 22 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Judy and a son, Dennis. A Memorial Mass will be held at BVM Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 314 Chestnut Ave., Hawley, on Satuday, April 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Memorials may be made to Hawley Public Library, 103 Main Ave., Hawley, PA 18428.