08/14/2026
Congrats to our Tracy and Jay!
About Dr. Jay Bannon and Tracy Bannon
Dr. Bannon is a highly respected, board-certified, and fellowship-trained general and colorectal surgeon whose distinguished career spans more than 30 years.
A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Bannon is an associate professor of surgery at the Geisinger College of Health Sciences School of Medicine, where he was a founding faculty member and serves as Chairman of the Admissions Committee.
Tracy Bannon, a 1984 graduate of The University of Scranton, has devoted her life to serving others, particularly the most vulnerable. She was the founder and moderator of the St. Joseph’s Center Junior Auxiliary and the IHM Summer Service Program, and served on several boards, including St. Joseph’s Center Foundation and Auxiliary, The Lackawanna Blind Association and the United Way.
The Bannon’s reside in Waymart and have five children -- Patrick, Charlie, Matthew, Maggie, and Kevin -- and eight grandchildren. Together, Jay and Tracy embody a life of generous service, giving selflessly to their family, their University, their community, and those most in need. Their shared commitment to faith, compassion, and uplifting others makes them truly deserving of the 2026 Sisters of IHM Spirit Award!
