Brier Family History & Genealogy

Talented Lawyer in the Scranton Area. John “Jack” Brier, ESQ, 77, of Spring Brook Twp passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. He and his wife, Mary Ann (Calandra) Brier, were parents and grandparents for 54 years. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John Edward and Ann Marie (Ryan) Brier. Jack graduated from St. Mary’s of the Assumption in 1959, the University of Scranton in 1963 earning his BS and from George Washington University Law School in 1966 earning his JD. Jack practiced civil and criminal law, serving as Public Defender in the late 1960’s and 1970’s, as a Lackawanna County Assistant District Attorney from late 1980’s to early 1990’s and has been a member of the Lackawanna Bar Association for 52 years. He also held a position on the North Pocono School District School Board in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. He enjoyed seeking out his next big buck and casting a line, patiently waiting for his next catch; especially on trips out west and to Canada. In addition to his wife, Mary Ann, Jack is survived by his children: Mary Ann Thackrah and her husband John, Martha Sauter and her husband Anthony, Christine Brier and her partner Doug Sanders, Kathleen Slater and her husband Stephen, John Brier and his wife Teresa, Lori DeSando and her husband Michael and Vincent Brier and his wife Elaine; his brothers and sisters: Ann Marie Schank and her husband Charles, James Brier, Kathleen Granahan and her husband Dennis, Gerard Brier and his wife Marie, Michael Brier and his wife Patricia and Rosemary Thyberg; his grandchildren: Anthony Sauter, Nicole Sposito, Shelby Brier, Mary Ann Thackrah, John Thackrah, John Hunter Brier, Ryan Sauter, Colby DeSando, Katherine Thackrah, Jillian DeSando, Louis Sauter, Michael Brier, Emma DeSando, and John Brier and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jack was also preceded in death by his grandson: Mitchell Sauter and sister-in-law: Mildred Brier. The family would like to thank the hospital staff, doctors and private doctors for their extraordinary compassion and care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 11:00 am in the Church of Saint Catherine of Siena, 220 Church Street in Moscow to be celebrated by Father Robert J. Simon. Private cremation will follow in Strauch's Pocono Crematory. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

Charles R Brier was born on July 7, 1959, and died at age 42 years old on January 19, 2002.

Ralph Brier of Warren, Worcester County, MA was born on April 11, 1887, and died at age 87 years old in January 1975.

Gertrude J Brier of Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA was born on May 6, 1922, and died at age 82 years old on April 11, 2005.

Clifford Patrick Brier of Reedsport, Douglas County, Oregon was born on December 10, 1927, and died at age 79 years old on September 25, 2007.

Mary J Brier of Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo County, CA was born on January 5, 1928, and died at age 70 years old on November 20, 1998.

Mary Brier of Attica, Fountain County, Indiana was born on November 26, 1906, and died at age 78 years old in April 1985.

Charles E Brier of New Sharon, Franklin County, ME was born on October 17, 1922, and died at age 77 years old on September 8, 2000.

Dianne L Brier of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, TN was born on November 27, 1948, and died at age 51 years old on April 17, 2000.

Bernard Brier of Pennsylvania was born on July 15, 1891, and died at age 72 years old in August 1963.

Hazel Brier of Florida was born on February 17, 1918, and died at age 64 years old in November 1982.

Bonnie Brier was born on November 24, 1918, and died at age 59 years old in December 1977. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bonnie Brier.

Ora Maye Brier was born on August 12, 1915, and died at age 80 years old on December 11, 1995. Ora Brier was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery Section Y Site 288 1300 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ora Maye Brier.

Robert E Brier was born on December 30, 1948, and died at age 40 years old on January 9, 1989. Robert Brier was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 8 Site 11458 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert E Brier.

Reuben Michael Brier was born on December 30, 1911, and died at age 39 years old on October 15, 1951. Reuben Brier was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section C-19 Site 12312 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis, Mn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Reuben Michael Brier.

Michael Brier was born on January 23, 1957, and died at age 18 years old on February 17, 1975. Michael Brier was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 2U Site 5028 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael Brier.

Anthony Brier was born on December 7, 1942, and died at age 20 years old on March 23, 1963. Anthony Brier was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery Section Y Site 288 1300 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anthony Brier.

Duane Delton Brier was born on December 31, 1928, and died at age 34 years old on September 15, 1963. Duane Brier was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery Section 2C Site 5013 1300 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Duane Delton Brier.

Herman E Brier of Liberal, Seward County, KS was born on January 11, 1916, and died at age 79 years old on May 9, 1995.

Florence Brier of Columbus, Franklin County, OH was born on August 26, 1907, and died at age 84 years old on December 26, 1991.