Alban Carney

Alban Carney, 89, of Tunkhannock passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in the care of Hospice. Russell is survived by his wife of 70 years, Joan Carney.

He was born on February 18, 1935 in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Russell graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1953.

Upon graduation he took over the operation of the family farm; while running the farm he also drove truck and was a heavy machine operator. In 1976 he took a job with the Department of Agriculture for the State of Pennsylvania and retired after 28 years of service. Russell loved driving the Pennsylvania highway and researching Pennsylvania history, woodworking, making toys for the grandchildren, reading, mowing the lawn, and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by brother, Robert (Barbara) Carney; sons, Russell (Sherry) Carney, Gary (Barbara) Carney, Dale (Kim) Carney; his grandchildren, Jason (Nicole) Carney, Justin (Tara) Carney, Nathan (Stacy) Carney, Jessica (Mark) Buckley, Brandon (Katarina) Carney, Kelsey (Connor) Kirkpatirck, Ashley (Jason) Jahn; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alban K. Carney and Elizabeth (Honeywell) Carney.

Family and friends are invited to attend Alban’s celebration of life which will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, 73. W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, PA 18657.

Interment will be held in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock.