Eugene "Gene" F.

Hughes

Eugene “Gene” F. Hughes, 71, of Scranton, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at home. His wife, Kathy Hryb Hughes, passed away in 2018. They would have celebrated 42 years of marriage this month.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Gordon D. and Alice E. Squires Hughes. Eugene was a graduate of West Scranton Senior High School and was employed as a forklift operator for MacTac until his retirement in 2020.

Known for his sense of humor and gregarious nature, Gene loved to laugh and loved “shooting the breeze” with anyone who would join him. He was also known by many as “Mr. Fix It” and greatly enjoyed lending his expertise and hard work to home renovation and repair projects, big or small.

He was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and was also a Freemason. Eugene enjoyed bowling, was an avid golfer, and was a member of the Hillside Senior Community Center.

He is survived by his son, Christopher Hughes (Aliah), Archbald; his daughter, Laura Schubert (Paul), Mechanicsburg; two sisters, Nancy Hodanich (Michael), Scranton, and Martha Neary (Tom), Kutztown; his companion, Ann Marie Gorko, Ransom; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends and family may pay their respects on Saturday, November 21, from 2 to 4 p.m., with a blessing service at 4 p.m. in the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC, 262 Railroad Avenue, West Scranton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hillside Senior Community Center.