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George M. Rhue

  • June 21, 1926 - October 3, 2011
  • Scranton, Pennsylvania
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“His life is your legacy, his love was his gift.. and your memories of him are the comfort you'll keep in your heart forever. Remembering with you...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Pauline - Pittsburgh, PA

“So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. You won't remember me but I have many good memories of you when you taught art in Hurlock High. ...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Anna Laura Collison Messick - MD

“Dear Marrie, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Rhue family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Brian Stover - Taylor, PA

“Ellen and family: Don't dare to think that you would remember me, but I remember you and your family. So very sorry to hear about your dad. My...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Charles Cerra - Peckville, PA

“I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Rhue family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Sandra Steele - Secretary, MD

“Liz & family: Thinking & praying for you during this difficult time. ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Jackie Fisher - Muncie, IN

“Liz: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need. Take care of yourself. Karen ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Karen Emery - Muncie, IN

“Our Dearest Rose and Tim and all of George's family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. ...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Watertown Chrome Divas - NY

“I am so sorry for your loss. It was a great pleasure to have known George and his wonderful family. You all did an excellent job in caring for this...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Ann Marie Grimes - PA

“Liz & Family I extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Susan Brandon - Muncie, IN

“I work with Liz Kuhns and extend my deepest sympathy to Liz and the family. ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Steve Cox - Winchester, IN

“Liz You and your family our in my prayers. Consuela ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Consuela Balfour - Muncie, IN

“Liz, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You are in my prayers and have my love. Take time to enjoy your family and I hope to...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Kathy Davis-Brutchen - Winchester, IN

“My thoughts and prayers are with you. Blessings to all of you. ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Carole Byrd - Muncie, IN


George M. Rhue, age 85, of West Scranton, passed away Monday morning at home. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret "Jean" Moran. Wed on June 14, 1948, the couple had been married for 63 years. Born in Cambridge, Maryland, on June 21, 1926, son of the late Fred C. and Marie Hurst Rhue, a graduate of Hurlock High School, prior to his retirement he spent more than 25 years as a master lithographer for the Scranton Engraving Company which engraved all the photos for the Scranton Times. He was honored by being inducted into the Scranton Times 50 Years of Service Club in 2002. He was a former treasurer of the local GCIU. A devoted member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church where he was a longtime collection counter, he was also a member of both the church's Holy Name and Booster Societies. His favorite hobby had been carpentry. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be dearly missed. He is also survived by three sons, Thomas M. Rhue and wife Judy of Moscow, Timothy J. Rhue and wife Rosemary of Adams, New York, and Daniel Rhue and wife Sarah of Scranton; and four daughters, Nancy R. Harvey and husband William of Scranton, Ellen R. Hultz and husband Joseph of Carnegie, Elizabeth R. Kuhns and husband Charles of Yorktown, IN, and Marnie R. Long and husband David of Scranton; twenty grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A son, Michael F. Rhue, and a daughter, Mary Rhue, also preceded him in death. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Friday in St. Patrick's Church, 1403 Jackson Street, Scranton. Those attending the funeral are asked to go directly to the church. Interment will follow in the Cathedral Cemetery. Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Thursday from 4 - 8:00PM in the Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 North Main Avenue, Scranton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George's name to NEPA Home Health and Hospice (c/o Erwine Home Health and Hospice, 270 Pierce Street #101, Kingston, 18704-5141).