Claire Walsh, 64, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 6, 2025. Born on October 28, 1960, in Scranton to Francis and Mary Claire Hanley. She graduated from Scranton Central High School and went on to dedicate more than 25 years of service to St. Joseph’s Center, where she was known for her compassion, integrity, and deep commitment to the people she served. Claire had a generous spirit and a nurturing heart. She found great joy in gardening, baking for others, and spending cherished time with her grandchildren. She was a fierce advocate for the causes she believed in, never hesitating to stand up for others and lead with kindness and conviction. Claire was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Mary Claire Hanley; her father, Francis Hanley; and her brother, Daniel Hanley. She is survived by her children: Bridget Walsh and her spouse Joe, and their children Mikayla, Josiah, Arianna, Leia, and Miles; Carol Clark and her husband Daniel, and their sons Connor and Owen; David Walsh and his spouse Holly; Joseph Walsh and his spouse Adrianna and their children Ellie and Alaric; and youngest son, Christopher Volovitch. She is also survived by her siblings: Kathleen Butler and her husband Gordon, Michael Hanley and his wife Susan, Mary Hanley, Pat Hanley, Joan Marie Hanley and her wife Mary Ellen Mahan, and Joe Hanley and his wife Marge and sister in law Rene Hanley as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. A celebration of Claire’s life will be held at McGoff-Hughes Funeral Home on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Friends may call from 10:00 to 12:00 prior to the service. Interment will be private with the family at the later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph’s Center and Action Together NEPA. Claire's warmth, unwavering love, and fierce spirit will be missed deeply by all who knew her.

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