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.

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

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

Eve Brier of North Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, FL was born on October 26, 1916, and died at age 92 years old on January 11, 2009.

James Brier of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California was born on October 10, 1901, and died at age 74 years old in October 1975.

Beverly Brier of Houston, Harris County, Texas was born on September 25, 1953, and died at age 53 years old on November 1, 2006.

Helen Brier of Union, McHenry County, IL was born on August 12, 1912, and died at age 91 years old on June 29, 2004.

William Brier of Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana was born on February 26, 1893, and died at age 74 years old in December 1967.

Frances Brier of Los Fresnos, Cameron County, TX was born on July 9, 1897, and died at age 80 years old in December 1977.

Bessie Brier of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on December 15, 1898, and died at age 68 years old in December 1966.

Frances Brier of Staten Island, Richmond County, NY was born on April 13, 1943, and died at age 62 years old on June 21, 2005.

James Brier of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas was born on November 25, 1894, and died at age 85 years old in June 1980.

Barbara S Brier of Miami, Miami-Dade County, FL was born on June 3, 1923, and died at age 73 years old in August 1996.

Fay Brier of Hampshire, Kane County, IL was born on October 12, 1913, and died at age 81 years old on May 6, 1995.

Paul L Brier of De witt County, TX was born circa 1911. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Paul L. Brier.

Mollie Brier of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin was born on July 1, 1882, and died at age 85 years old in October 1967.

Patricia A Brier of Winter Park, Orange County, FL was born on December 8, 1923, and died at age 82 years old on December 30, 2005.

Tula M Brier of Attica, Fountain County, IN was born on June 30, 1910, and died at age 86 years old on January 5, 1997.

Willard E Brier of Yorkville, Kendall County, IL was born on August 20, 1911, and died at age 91 years old on February 10, 2003.

Theresa Brier of Hallandale, Broward County, FL was born on December 30, 1895, and died at age 92 years old on August 30, 1988.