Michele Croghan Obituary

Michele Croghan, 51, of Scranton, died Friday at home. Her husband of 25 years is Tom Croghan.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Eleanor Baldoni, she was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. Although she was primarily a homemaker, Michele also worked for a brief time as an aide at St. Joseph's Center, a job she loved.

Michele had an independent spirit, and wasn't afraid to speak her mind. One of her favorite places in the world was the ocean - especially Montauk Point in Long Island - and she enjoyed any opportunity to travel to any beach or shore. Michele expressed her creative side with arts and crafts, and listening to a wide variety of music. Tom was the love of her life, and they shared many happy memories together. She was also a loving, dedicated mother and grandmother who took great pride in her grandchildren.

Also surviving are a daughter, Sierra Croghan; two sons, Joseph Croghan and Michael Wademan; a grandson, Matthew Dean; three granddaughters, Melissa, Maranda and Marissa; four sisters, Julia Lee, Mary Searfoss, Tina Baldoni and Eleanor Duplessis; and three brothers, Patrick and Joseph Baldoni, and David Searfoss; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Stefani and Ebe Santos; and two brothers, Frank and Robert Baldoni.

Friends may call Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m., at the Neil W. Regan Funeral Home Inc., 1900 Pittston Ave. A brief memorial service will begin at approximately 6:30. To email condolences, please visit the funeral home website.