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First Posted: 1/30/2013
Mary E. McDonald Whalen, 84, of Clarks Summit, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 16, at the Jewish Home in Scranton.
Born in Scranton March 15 1928, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen McDonald. She was employed at McDonald Pharmacy, Gadabout women’s clothing and several other local retail stores. Additionally, Betty also enjoyed her time as the operator of the Halfway House Country Club of Scranton (CCS) for 12 years. There she was well known for her welcoming smile and her friendly conversation to all the members and friends who stopped by to say hello. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of the Snows church in Clarks Summit.
Betty was passionate animal lover who was always willing to share her home with a few dogs and cats. She also enjoyed nature and gardening. Her true passion was her time at horse shows and being involved with the other local horse enthusiasts.
Surviving are two sons George B. Jr. and wife Donna, Clarks Summit; and Shawn T. and wife Reiko, Leonardtown, Md.; two daughters Georgia McLaine, Tunkhannock ; and Lisa Saumell, Ruidoso, New Mexico; a sister Patricia Reitz, Shelby Twp., Michigan, 11 grandchildren Patrick, Liam, George T., Rebecca and Thomas Whalen, Bobby and Kory Phillips, Shannon, Kelly, Ryan, and Devlin, and several great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers Edward, William McDonald, and a sister Helen Grahamer.
Interment will follow in Abington Hills Cemetery, S. Abington Twp.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 eighth Ave. 7thFl., New York, NY, 10001 or by going to http://www.alzfdn.org/ContributetoAFA/makeadonation.html
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com.