Skook News Obituaries: July 12th, 2022
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Bobby was born in Mahanoy City, PA on December 11, 1977, a son of Connie (Weigand) and Robert Ryan
He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1996, and graduated vo-tech attaining his CDL license.
He had worked at his family business Jack Ryan & Sons, as well as Alcoa, Miller Brothers, Bimbo, Tyson and Forino Construction and finally Blaschak Anthracite
Bobby loved doing anything outdoors. He enjoyed hunting & fishing and spending time at his favorite place, “The Cannon Hole” cabin. He also adored his time spent with his two boys Robert & Nicholas.
Bobby is survived by two sons Robert Michael Ryan, of Turkey Run; Nicholas Ryan, of Shenandoah Heights; a sister, Caitlin, wife of Michael Mroczka, of Barnesville, a brother, Brad, husband of Amanda Ryan, of Barnesville; Maternal Grandmother Julie Weigand, Barnesville. Nephews Mason, Dustin and Stone, Nieces Alanna, Marla and Meadow, aunt’s uncles & cousins
He is preceded in death by late grandparents Donald C Weigand, Jack & Antionette Ryan and late great-grandmother Mary Ryan.
Friends and family may call Friday July 15th from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. A funeral service will take place at 7:30 pm with Deacon Dave Henninger officiating.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, view Tribute Video and send sympathy cards.
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Born in Shenandoah on December 29, 1946, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Post) Mahoney.
Ann was a graduate of Shenandoah Catholic High School Class of 1964 and McCann School of Business.
She had worked for the former Harris Bakery, Hooks Stationery, Miners Bank and Chaikowsky Insurance Agency all of Shenandoah.
Ann was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah and the former Annunciation BVM Church where she received her sacraments and was married. On August 6, 1967 she married Nicholas “Nick” Sacco who survives. She later joined the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Shenandoah.
"Ann", "Mahoney", or as she was fondly known to her seven grandchildren and countless others - Nana, fought a heroic two-year battle against cancer.
Nana lived life to the fullest and loved to the fullest. And if you knew Nana, she was more than happy to share some of that love with you! Nana loved having fun and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Whenever Nana was around, you could expect the unexpected, along with countless hours of laughter. Nana created many lasting memories and never met a person she was not willing to befriend or talk to. She will be missed by her family and numerous others, but her stories will continue her legacy.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her sisters and their husbands, Janette (Mahoney) and Dennis Glynn, Patricia (Mahoney) and Ronald Payne.
Nana is survived by her husband of almost 55 years, Nicholas "Nick" Sacco; her children, Nanette Lauta and her husband Tom of Frackville, Nick Sacco and his wife Regina of Allentown and Dr. James Sacco and his wife Stephanie of Center Valley; her grandchildren, Joshua Dziczek, Esq., Jordan Dziczek, Brayden Lauta, Anthony Sacco, Cooper Sacco, Tavia Sacco and Greyson Sacco; her brothers, John Mahoney and his wife Cindy of Levittown and Jerry Mahoney of Tamaqua as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 10:00 am in Divine Mercy Church, 232 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A viewing will be held at Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah on Friday evening from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Saturday morning from 8:30 am until 9:30 am. During the viewing hours, the family requests that all in attendance wear bright colors, especially green, no black. This celebration of Ann’s life is meant to recall and reminisce about the happy and joyful memories and occasions that were shared during Ann’s life, happiness not sadness. Please leave a condolence for Ann's family by signing the guestbook below.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in care of the arrangements.
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Born on September 20, 1943 in Dover, N.J., he was a son of the late Joseph "Gyp" and Pauline Brandt Pompilio.
Nick was raised and lived in Netcong, N.J. for 63 years before moving to Pine Grove in 2006.
He was a graduate of Netcong High School and earned his BS in Accounting from the University of Tampa.
Nick was later drafted into the US Army where he achieved the rank of Sergeant and was a Nuclear Weapons Specialist.
After his Honorable Discharge from military service, Nick went on to work for Chubb Insuarnce Group in Commercial Lines as an Internal Auditor for 32 years. After retirement, Nick and Jean moved to Pine Grove, where Nick promptly went back to work at Lowe's in Pottsville, retiring after 14 years of service in March of this year.
While living in Netcong, Nick served on the Borough of Netcong town Council. He was then elected Mayor in 1984, serving his community for 23 years before retiring in 2007. He was inducted into the New Jersey Mayors Hall of Fame in 2005.
Nick was also a member of the East Coast Four Wheel Drive Association, Region B and Independent Jeeps of South Jersey Racing Team. He served as Treasurer and then as Chairman of the Association for 6 years. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and loved camping. The camping adventures allowed Nick to make friends from all over the country, and he loved them all like family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Lauren (Pompilio) Boyer.
Surviving, in addition to his wife Jean (Ayers) Pompilio, is a son Jay and wife Carolyn of Anthem, AZ, three grandchildren, Mia and Aidan of Anthem, AZ and Andrea (Boyer) Hartline of Fleetwood, PA; two sisters, Paula Conrads of Newton, N.J. and Shirley Lavin of Howell, N.J.; many cherished nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law Janice and husband Bob Depuy of Ellicott City, MD.
Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 4:30 P.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Jeffrey Faschan and Pastor Barry Spatz officiating. There will be a visitation on Sunday, July 17, 2022 from Noon until 4:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to a charity of your choice in Nick's memory.
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