Delbert
E. Herne
July 12, 2011
Delbert E. Herne, 62, a lifelong resident of Scranton died early Tuesday
morning at home after a lengthy illness. He
and his wife the former Alma Fox celebrated their 36th wedding
anniversary on February 16th.
He was born in Scranton the son of the late Valentine and Lucille Davis
Herne. He was a graduate of West Scranton
High School Class of 1967. He served his
country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War; he was the recipient
of the Purple Heart, the Award of the Air Medal for Heroism and the Bronze Star.
He was a member of St. George’s Social
Club. Prior to his illness he worked as a
tree trimmer and in air conditioning and heating.
He loved spending time with his grandchildren and was a wonderful
husband, father; grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and nephew who will be
greatly missed. He enjoyed hunting and
fishing.
The family would like to thank Dr. Eric Smith, Dr. Michael Turock, Dr.
Kevin Olson and their staff, Traditional Home Health and Care Plus Oxygen for
all their wonderful care.
Surviving are five children, Keith Herne and his wife Christine,
Scranton, Wendy Mailler and her husband Matthew, Scranton, Cynde Mellen and her
husband Joseph, Taylor, Bobby Burke and his wife Judy, Taylor, Mark Burke and
his wife Lisa, Scranton; seven grandchildren, Louis Burke, Jasmine Mailler,
Jordan Mailler, Matthew Herne, Victoria Herne, Ryan Burke and Aidan Burke; two
brothers, Valentine Herne and his wife Virginia, Gouldsboro, David Herne and his
wife Sandy, San Diego, CA; two sisters, Janice Sweetman, Scranton, Lorraine
Poltroneri and her husband Charles, Scranton; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and
cousins.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Burke; a sister, LouAnn
Shackelton.
The funeral services will be held privately.
