Obituary of Dr. James Patrick Noone

Dr. James Patrick Noone, 82, of Auburndale, Florida, formerly Towanda, Pennsylvania, died November 10 at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. Dr. Noone was born October 27, 1941 in Scranton Pennsylvania to George and Margaret (Wilson) Noone. He and his wife, the former Susan Ann Harpman, celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on October 17.

Jim was a 1959 graduate of Scranton Preparatory School. He then attended the University of Scranton, the University of Texas where he earned his PhD, and Thomas Jefferson University Medical School where he earned his MD. He completed his residency at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre PA. He practiced medicine at Towanda Memorial Hospital, the Bradford County Correctional Facility, and from his home office at Lake Wesauking PA. Jim retired in 2002, but still enjoyed fond recollections of all the friends he made throughout his career.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan, devoted daughter Bridget Cook and her partner Ryan Cash, a brother, George Noone (Donna), a sister, Margaret O’Hara (David), stepchildren Sandra (Steve Sawyer), and David Bargainnier, an uncle, James Wilson (Nancy), nephews, grandchildren, cousins, and dear friends. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a brother, William.

Jim was a smart, independent, and trustworthy individual. He had a passion for learning and was known for his sharp intellect. Jim enjoyed witty banter, playing weekly trivia at Beef O’Brady’s, taking cruises across the world, and participating in tennis drills at the Cindy Hummel Tennis Center in Auburndale with his tennis pro and friend, Logan Allen.

A celebration of life will be held November 18th at Kersey Funeral Home located at 108 Lake Stella Drive in Auburndale. Visitation will be held from 9:00am to 10:00am, with the service at 10am. All are welcome! If you are unable to attend, but would like to honor his memory, in lieu of flowers the family kindly request donations be made in his memory to the Lake Wesauking Conservancy, at 138 Wesauking Drive, Towanda, PA 18848.