Russell Abbott Jr., 48, of Scranton, died Friday at home.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of Janice Grippi Howser and stepson of the late Terry Howser.
Funeral services will be private. Arrangements, Neil W. Regan Funeral Home Inc., 1900 Pittston Ave., Scranton. To e-mail condolences, please visit the funeral home website.