Gary E Mahalidge

Gary E. Mahalidge, 77, of Dalton, died on Wednesday at Allied Skilled Nursing Facility surrounded by his loving family. His wife is the former Loretta A. Pientack.  The couple was married April 17, 1982.

Born November 8, 1946 in Peckville, Gary was the son of the late Joseph E. and Elizabeth R. (Tekatch Jones) Mahalidge. He was a 1964 graduate of Blakely High School and honorably served his country in the United States Navy as a Radarman aboard the USS Sampson (DDG-10) from 1966 to 1970, during which time he saw several deployments to the Mediterranean. After his return to the Scranton area, he served as a volunteer firefighter with Wilson Fire Company, Peckville. He was employed at Bardane Manufacturing Company for over fifty years.

Gary was an avid train enthusiast, computer nerd, and history buff, who was happiest sitting at his computer watching videos about trains and ships. He was a loving husband and father whose unrivaled knowledge and opinions on everything will be greatly missed.

Surviving in addition to his loving wife are two daughters: Jennifer Mahalidge of Scranton and Michelle (Edward) Maxwell of Dalton; step-grandsons, Cory and Nathan Maxwell, of Dunmore; an honorary brother, Neil Horvick, of Moosic; an aunt, Betty Yocum, of Venice, Florida; and his cherished fur grandson, Tanner.

He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Robert J. Scheller, Jr., and his beloved fur grandson, Bandit.

The family would like to thank the dedicated team at Allied Skilled Nursing Facility for all the care and compassion they showed to Gary these past several months.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 13th from 12 to 2 pm at Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., 111 Colburn Avenue, Clarks Summit. Friends may call to express their condolences.   

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, S. Abington Township, PA 18411 or the animal charity of your choice.