Dale E. Palmer (74) breathed his last breath on this earth Friday, May 29, 2026, 6:45 PM at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Born in Adams, New York, he was the son of Ernest John Palmer and Ethel Mae Dale. Dale was preceded in death by his stepfather William Ostrander (Dad), sisters Alice and Donna and brother Bernie. Surviving are his wife Kathleen Palmer, step daughter Maureen Burke, her son Shane (Caitlin) Burke, Scranton, six brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law, Sisters: Gloria (Art) Alexander of Baldwinsville, NY, and Sandy (Ron) Girard of Baldwinsville, NY, and Cathy (Paul) Nelson of Phoenix, NY and brothers, William Ostrander of Phoenix, NY, and Bruce (Carol) Ostrander of Phoenix, NY., and several nieces and nephews, children Chrissy, Timmy and Jimmy of California. Dale worked as a painter, warehouse worker and manager, delivery truck driver and school van driver. He loved driving, both cars and trucks, and golf balls. He was an avid New York Giants fan “Since Y A Tittle was quarterback”. Dale loved people and life and his wife. He supported her in all of her endeavors, especially the Family Newsletter and her Friday Morning Bible Study. And he was the love of her life. He was proud of his home and worked hard to maintain it. He loved sitting on the deck in the evenings listening to music. Dale struggled with health problems for the last five years and fought valiantly until he couldn’t. He will be greatly missed, and loved forever. Arrangements are being made by Thomas J Hughes Funeral Home, Scranton. A memorial service will be held at Green Ridge Assembly of God, 825 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA by Pastor David Twiss, on Saturday, July 11, 2026. A visitation will be held from 10am to 11am with a service at 11am.

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