Irene H. Kahanic
Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Irene H. Kahanic 85, of Dunmore died
Tuesday surrounded by her loving family.

She was the widow of the late Stanley C. Kahanic, who died in 2016. The couple had been married for 65 years.

Irene was born in Scranton to the late Stanley and Lydia Moranko Benzeleski.

She was a graduate of Scranton high school and later went on to be employed in the local garment trade.

Irene will always be remembered for her candor and her loving ways. Although she enjoyed socializing at the local casinos her greatest love was the time she spent with her family especially her grandchildren.

Irene is survived by five daughters Carol Beader and husband Frank of Dunmore, Sandra Townend and husband Bob of Dunmore, Deborah Rutkowski and companion Thomas Baigis of south Abington Twp, Judith Cobb and companion James Bordo of Dunmore, Donna Gastinger of Throop a son Michael of Dunmore, daughter-in-law Diane Kahanic of Scranton, a brother John Benzeleski of Scranton, grandchildren Ian, Alecia, Terri Ann, Stephanie, Daniel, Nicole, Kevin, Tammie, Ryan, Christopher, Amber, Jeremy, great grandchildren Damon, Gianna, Justin, Ethan, Lily, Owen, Adam, Mason, Travis, Alex, Keanu, Alyse, Madelyn Irene, Logan, Great great grand daughter Ayla Ann, several nieces nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by a son John a grandson Brian, a granddaughter Joyce Ann, Brothers Robert, Norman, Thomas, and James.

The family wishes to thank Lackawanna Health and Rehabilitation Center, Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center, and Hospice of the Sacred Heart for taking such good care of their mother.

The funeral will be Saturday with Office of Christian Burial at 10 AMa.m. from the Morell-LaBelle Funeral Home, 301 Chestnut St., Dunmore. Interment, parish cemetery.

Friends may call Friday from 4 PM to 7 PM at the funeral home.