Outgoing president honored during dinner

The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Area recently honored Del McDermott, the out-going president, at a dinner. McDermott received the Past President's pin in recognition of his exemplary service to the society. He served as chairman of the St. Patrick's Day dinner in 2011 and as president for 2012. At the dinner, from left: Joe Pringle, dinner co-chairman and past president; Jerry Finnerty, in-coming president; Del McDermott and his wife, Molly; and Ned Whalen, dinner co-chairman and past president.