Robert J. “Herky” Durkin of West Scranton died Friday at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. He and his wife, Jane Phillips Durkin, had been married for 48 years at the time of her passing in 2010. Born in Scranton, son of the late Martin and Helen Drury Durkin, he was a member of St. Ann’s Basilica, Scranton, and a graduate of St. Ann’s High School. He was a policeman and fireman for the City of Scranton, prior to his retirement as Scranton fire inspector. Herky is survived by three children, Martin Durkin and wife, Donna, Wilmington, Del.; Lori MacDonald and husband, William, Scranton; and Jayne Tigue and husband, Thomas, Scranton; three grandchildren, Jimmy and Brett Durkin, and Molly MacDonald; several nieces and nephews. Herky is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Clare Durkin; Judy Walsh and husband, Frank; and Joyce Fasula. He was preceded in death by brothers, James, Joseph, John, Paul, Stephen and Martin; brother-in-law, Neal Fasula; and beloved niece, Mari Rush. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Linwood Nursing Home, Glenmaura Senior Living, additionally, his friends and caretakers of Hospice of the Sacred Heart. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Ann’s Basilica, St. Ann’s Street, Scranton. Interment St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann’s St., Scranton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, #7, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702.

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