Obituaries

DR. CHARLES A. POTTER

Dr. Charles A. Potter, 73, of South Abington Township, passed away on February 23, 2023 at the Allied Services Hospice Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Weatherly, he was the son of Dr. Charles W. and Doris Coseo Potter. He was a graduate of Weatherly High School class of 1967. He played basketball and was inducted into the Weatherly High School Hall of Fame. He attended Juniata College and was awarded a premedical degree. He was awarded his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Temple School of Dentistry. At Temple, he was a member of OKU national honor society and also awarded numerous honors for restorative dentistry. He also taught as a faculty member at Temple University School of Dentistry. Upon graduation he was accepted and completed an internship at Allentown General Hospital.

Dr. Potter practiced family dentistry in Dupont for 45 years. His highly active role in dentistry on local and state levels were major factors in his selection for the national award by The American College of Dentists and the International College of dentists as well as the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He was past president and board chairman of the Scranton District Dental Society as well as chairman of the Scranton District Dental Society Continuing Education Program in cooperation with the University of Pittsburgh for 30 years.

Surviving are his wife, the former Rose Cosmello. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary; daughter, Dr. Stephanie Hanyon, of Clarks Summit, her husband Randy, and two grandsons Alexander and Anthony; a son Ryan who resides in Hoboken NJ; brothers Dr. Jeffrey Potter and wife Joy, York, Mark Potter, Lancaster; sisters, Rebecca Gregory and husband Bruce, Weatherly, and Linda Knight and husband Van; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Charles’ family would like to extend a special thanks to DaVita Dialysis and Allied Hospice for all their wonderful care.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated February 25 in the Church of St. Gregory in Clarks Green. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, 500 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18503.

Please visit the funeral home website at www.solfanellifiorillo funeralhome.com to leave an online condolence.