Robert Jarrett, 68, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, at his home.∼Robert D. Jarrett, 68, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, at his home.
Born in Nanticoke on May 31, 1950, he was the son of Bridget Jarrett, of Nanticoke, and the late Robert A. Jarrett.
He was an Eagle Scout and graduate of Nanticoke High School, class of 1968. Robert furthered his education at Wilkes College where he earned both a bachelor's and master's degree in biology.
Early in his career, he worked as a research chemist for Diamond Shamrock Corporation in Ohio. While employed as a research chemist, he was awarded several patents for advancements in the medical field. Upon his return to the Wyoming Valley, Robert was employed in the laboratory of the former Mercy Hospital and for 11 years as an instructor in the Biology Department of LCCC.
Robert was a member of Pilgrim Congregational Church, Plymouth. He had a love for animals and music.
Surviving is his wife of 19 years, the former Melanie Stubblebine; his daughter, Amy Crisp and her husband, Ryan; grandson, Camden; and granddaughter, Cadence, all of Ohio.
He is also survived by a brother, William, of Nanticoke; sisters, Judy Zavislak and her husband, Darrell, of Hunlock Creek; Joyce Koepke, of Scranton, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Born in Nanticoke on May 31, 1950, he was the son of Bridget Jarrett, of Nanticoke, and the late Robert A. Jarrett.
He was an Eagle Scout and graduate of Nanticoke High School, class of 1968. Robert furthered his education at Wilkes College where he earned both a bachelor's and master's degree in biology.
Early in his career, he worked as a research chemist for Diamond Shamrock Corporation in Ohio. While employed as a research chemist, he was awarded several patents for advancements in the medical field. Upon his return to the Wyoming Valley, Robert was employed in the laboratory of the former Mercy Hospital and for 11 years as an instructor in the Biology Department of LCCC.
Robert was a member of Pilgrim Congregational Church, Plymouth. He had a love for animals and music.
Surviving is his wife of 19 years, the former Melanie Stubblebine; his daughter, Amy Crisp and her husband, Ryan; grandson, Camden; and granddaughter, Cadence, all of Ohio.
He is also survived by a brother, William, of Nanticoke; sisters, Judy Zavislak and her husband, Darrell, of Hunlock Creek; Joyce Koepke, of Scranton, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert Jarrett, 68, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, at his home.∼Robert D. Jarrett, 68, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, at his home.
Born in Nanticoke on May 31, 1950, he was the son of Bridget Jarrett, of Nanticoke, and the late Robert A. Jarrett.
He was an Eagle Scout and graduate of Nanticoke High School, class of 1968. Robert furthered his education at Wilkes College where he earned both a bachelor's and master's degree in biology.
Early in his career, he worked as a research chemist for Diamond Shamrock Corporation in Ohio. While employed as a research chemist, he was awarded several patents for advancements in the medical field. Upon his return to the Wyoming Valley, Robert was employed in the laboratory of the former Mercy Hospital and for 11 years as an instructor in the Biology Department of LCCC.
Robert was a member of Pilgrim Congregational Church, Plymouth. He had a love for animals and music.
Surviving is his wife of 19 years, the former Melanie Stubblebine; his daughter, Amy Crisp and her husband, Ryan; grandson, Camden; and granddaughter, Cadence, all of Ohio.
He is also survived by a brother, William, of Nanticoke; sisters, Judy Zavislak and her husband, Darrell, of Hunlock Creek; Joyce Koepke, of Scranton, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Born in Nanticoke on May 31, 1950, he was the son of Bridget Jarrett, of Nanticoke, and the late Robert A. Jarrett.
He was an Eagle Scout and graduate of Nanticoke High School, class of 1968. Robert furthered his education at Wilkes College where he earned both a bachelor's and master's degree in biology.
Early in his career, he worked as a research chemist for Diamond Shamrock Corporation in Ohio. While employed as a research chemist, he was awarded several patents for advancements in the medical field. Upon his return to the Wyoming Valley, Robert was employed in the laboratory of the former Mercy Hospital and for 11 years as an instructor in the Biology Department of LCCC.
Robert was a member of Pilgrim Congregational Church, Plymouth. He had a love for animals and music.
Surviving is his wife of 19 years, the former Melanie Stubblebine; his daughter, Amy Crisp and her husband, Ryan; grandson, Camden; and granddaughter, Cadence, all of Ohio.
He is also survived by a brother, William, of Nanticoke; sisters, Judy Zavislak and her husband, Darrell, of Hunlock Creek; Joyce Koepke, of Scranton, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
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