John C. Hager

WILKES-BARRE-John C. “Jack” Hager, 76, of Hanover Township, formerly of Tunkhannock, passed away Monday morning, April 23, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Paul and Elizabeth Hager. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Army and Air Force. Jack was a life member of V.F.W. Post 7069, Clark Summit. Prior to retiring, he was a corrections officer at S.C. I. Dallas. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and socializing with his friends at breakfast. He was an avid movie watcher and had an extensive collection of movies. He also enjoyed listening to music. He was preceded in death by his son, John Hager and sister, Rose Marie. Surviving is his wife of 40 years, the former Jean P. Troutman; a son, Joseph Hager; daughters Kathleen Hager, Eileen Hager and Suzanne Floyd; several grandchildren and brother Lawrence “Larry” Hager. Services will be held 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home, Inc., 465 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1327 Pittston Ave., Scranton, PA 18505.