Jacqueline Marie (Craig) Farrell, 57, a resident of Pittston City, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at her home following a long battle with multiple sclerosis and diabetes. She was born in Avoca, PA on July 12, 1962 and was the daughter of the late Merle and Alice M. (Backo) Craig.
Jacqueline was a member of St. John The Evangelist Church, Pittston and was a class of 1980 graduate of Pittston Area High School. She worked for the U.S. Postal Service until her disability retirement in 1998.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her older brother, Carl Craig.
Jacqueline is survived by her husband of 25 years, Robert K. Farrell, Pittston, PA; daughters Megan Farrell, Pittston, PA; Ashley and husband Anthony Giacometti, West Chester, PA; stepsons Shane and Kellie Farrell, Plains, PA; Robert J. (RJ) Farrell and fiancée Kady Gayewski, Hanover Twp., PA; grandaughters Mackenzie and Piper Farrell and their brother Jeremiah Lasky, Plains Twp., PA; brothers Michael and wife Kimberly Craig, Cocoa, FL and John Patrick Craig, Old Forge, PA as well as several nieces and nephews.
A blessing service will be held on Saturday morning, February 29, 2020 at 10:00am at Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc. ,255 McAlpine St., Duryea with Fr. Joseph Elston of St. John The Evangelist Parish, Pittston officiating. Friends may call on Friday evening, February 28f rom 6-8pm. Interment services will be privately held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the American Diabetes Association.