OUR STORY

Our Story

The Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home was established by Donna M. Hudak-O’Shea, licensed funeral director/embalmer, and her husband, Patrick J. “P.J.” O’Shea, in 1998 to primarily serve the Mid-Valley communities of Archbald, Blakely, Dickson City, Eynon, Jessup, Mount Cobb, Olyphant, Peckville, Scott Township and Throop.


A native of Peckville, Donna graduated from Valley View High School, Archbald, went to the University of Scranton and attained a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Public Administration, and received her Funeral Service degree from the prestigious American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, Inc. (AAMI) in New York City. She received her National Board Certificate from the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards of the United States, Inc. and has been involved actively in funeral service since 1986. Patrick J. O’Shea, a former resident of Lake Ariel, graduated from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in economics and finance, and from New York University, Stern School of Business, with an MBA degree in Finance. 


Donna and P.J. reside in Olyphant and have two children:  daughter, Ashley Miranda and her husband, Jonathan and  their children, Nathan and Madeline; and their son, Patrick.


The O’Shea family has been active in civic, church and other organizations that directly touch our community, including Meals on Wheels of Lackawanna County, Olyphant Lions Club, Olyphant Knights of Columbus, Business & Professional Women’s Club of Peckville, Lackawanna County Funeral Directors Association and the Association’s Board of Directors, Mid-Valley Women’s Club, Valley Community Library and American Legion-Raymond Henry Post and its Ladies Auxiliary.


Donna and P.J. encourage you to visit their funeral home and meet them. With over 35 years of experience in funeral service, they are extremely knowledgeable and treat every family as you would your own. They offer expert advice and guidance to ensure that every detail is handled in a professional and very personal manner – and guarantee to exceed all your expectations and deliver 100 percent satisfaction. Thank you for visiting our website.


Please use the “Contact Us” option to share any comments that might assist us in serving you or call us directly at 570-383-9033.

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