2022 Ben Franklin Community Service Award Dinner

Michael W. Cavage was raised in Waymart and attended Western Wayne High School. Michael worked on his family farm, J.F. Cavage Construction, and Linde Enterprises. With the support of his wife Allyson, he founded Pioneer Construction Company Inc. in 1995.

What had started out as a 12 person company, has now grown to serve its community with over 200 hardworking and dedicated employees. Michael sits on the Board of Directors for the Honesdale National Bank, was named Business Person of the Year in 2013, is on the finance committee for St. Mary’s Church in Waymart, is owner of Osborne Lawn and Garden, and is a partner in Wayne County Home Meats.

Allyson A. Cavage was raised in Honesdale and graduated from Honesdale High School. Allyson has worked at Wayne Bank and is currently Secretary and Treasurer at Pioneer Construction Company Inc.

Together Allyson and Michael have created a beautiful family with five children, Eric, Mariah, Dustin, Janine, and their deceased daughter, Alyssa. They have also been blessed with many grandchildren.

Allyson and Michael have dedicated their lives to God as you may see through their support of our local church communities and have previously ran the Diocesan Annual Appeal for both Wayne and Pike County and currently sit on the Diocesan Annual Appeal Advisory board.

They have supported many organizations and programs in Wayne County, including the Wayne Memorial Hospital, the Wayne County Food Pantry, the Wayne County Public Library, local Emergency Medical Services, Fire Departments, State and Local Police Departments, the 4-H, Women’s Resource Center, and many others.

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