Paul J. Wedlock

Paul J. Wedlock, 74 passed away on Friday surrounded by his loving family. Born in Scranton on July 14, 1950, to the late Charles and Mary Hopkins Wedlock. He was a 1968 graduate of West Scranton High School. Paul,who most referred to as Wedge grew up in the Lincoln Heights section of West Scranton where he would often be found playing basketball at Lowell School playground. He was a highly decorated Vietnam Nam Veteran who proudly served his country. Prior to retirement, he was member of the Iron Workers Union 489 out of Scranton then Union 404 out of Harrisburg. He was proud of his 27-year career as an Iron Worker and certified welder. Wedge was an avid sports fan with his favorite teams being The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Boston Red Sox. His greatest pleasure in life was watching and cheering on his children and grandchildren as they competed in multiple sports. He was married to the late Phyllis DelMonte Wedlock for 37 years. Wedge is survived by “his girls”, Colleen Nelson (Bill), Mary Ellen Wedlock, Paula Finn (Patrick). Grandchildren, Amanda Darbenzio, Billy Nelson, Breighan Kriger, Anna, Patrick, and Liam Finn. Three granddaughters, Remi and Quinn Nelson, and Scottie Kriger. Sisters Barbara McNulty and Fran Kingsley, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceding in death by brothers John and Charles Wedlock and sister Mary Ann Smith. The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, T.J. and Brenda from Accent Care Home Health, and the staff at Wilkes-Barre Veterans Medical Center. The funeral will be conducted Thursday, July 17 from the Thomas Hughes Funeral Home, 1240 St. Ann’s St. West Scranton with mass of Christian burial at 9:30 am in St. Patrick’s Church 1425 Jackson St, West Scranton. Interment at Cathedral Cemetery. Family and friends may pay their respects on Wednesday, July 16 from 5-8 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to Hospice of the Sacred Heart. Please refer to the funeral home website for information or to send online condolences.

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Patrick. O’Hearn
Rip brother. I’ll always remember a good guy and true friend. And hanging out at Fletchers corner just watching the world go by.

Dennis M. OHearn
To the entire Wedlock family: Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your beloved Paul. I grew up with Paul at St Anns grade school ,Lowell school playground and various athletic facilities. Paul was one of the best athletes to come out of Lincoln Heights and was a better human being. While Paul will be missed, please know that his spirit will be with you forever !

Dennis M. OHearn
To the entire Wedlock family: Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your beloved Paul. I grew up with Paul at St Anns grade school ,Lowell school playground and various athletic facilities. Paul was one of the best athletes to come out of Lincoln Heights and was a better human being. While Paul will be missed, please know that his spirit will be with you forever !

John Orr
I went to Boston with Paul in 1982 went to Fenway with to see the Soxx. His buddy Dennis Petillo came along.

Dennis M. OHearn

To the entire Wedlock family: Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your beloved Paul "Wedger" Wedlock. I grew up with Paul in Lincoln Heights on the Lowell school playground and various athletic venues in Scranton. Paul was one of the best athletes ever to come out of Lincoln Heights. But, more importantly, Paul was a great human being.While Paul has left us too soon, please know that his spirit will be with you forever !

Dennis M. OHearn

David J Howey

This hurts, I often dream about our time in Vietnam, I remember walking up to the Command Post for an Ambush Patrol and seeing you there. Little did I ever think I would see someone I went to school with working with the 25th Infantry Division Wolfhounds. I can also remember when we met up the night before you left to come home, we had a good time together that I will always remember. Rest in Peace Brother Wolfhounds Forever!!!

William O’Hearn

I met Paul on my very first day in Kindergarten at Lowell school. We went thru grade school together and High School. We were life long friends and both served in the US. Army. I didn’t see Wedger much as were grew old but He knew I would talk about how good He was. I introduced my boys to him and they were amazed that we were friends for a life time. Anyway I will miss him and I am sure we will meet again. RIP my friend Wedger Biggs

Bo
To Wedge’s girls,there is no way I can tell you how sorry I am. He idolized the three of you. I’m just happy that he was my friend. The good times and laughs we shared at Dunn’s will not soon be forgotten or the Sunday afternoons in his kitchen with Dennis watching football. He always had something going on the stove to nosh on. I will never for get him. RIP BROTHER.

Bo
To Wedge’s Girls, I can never tell you how sorry I am. I do know that he idolized the three of you. I was so happy to call him my friend. The good times and laughs we shared at Dunn’s will never be forgotten,or the Sunday afternoons in his kitchen watching football with Dennis he always had something on the stove to nosh on. A true friend.

Susie McHugh

To the Wedlock family. I am so sorry for the loss of Wedge. On the few occasions that I was “allowed” to sit with the corner crew at Dunn’s, I always sat next to Wedge. Living in a house of women, he was accustomed to lots of talking and I felt right at home with him. He loved his family fiercely and told endless stories of his daughters and grandchildren. I always told him he was the best looking guy in Westside, which made him smile and blush at the same time. Rest in peace, Wedge. You were truly one of the good guys in every way. Love and prayers for his family.