Skook News Obituaries: October 8th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Pottsville, on April 1, 1941, a son of the late Nellie (Bambrick) and James V. Ryan, Sr.
He was the husband of Ellen M. (Brennan) Ryan.
Sam graduated from Cass Township High School and then served in the U.S. Army.
He was the owner and operator of Schuylkill Contracting Company.
He was a lifelong member of the former St. Kieran's Church, Heckscherville.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son James V. Ryan, III and daughters Amy O'Brien wife of Rich and Marie Huda wife of Matt, all of Pottsville; grandchildren Nicholas and Ella Huda and Grace and Shane O'Brien.
Services and interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
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Ruth Ann F. O’Donnell, 84, Frackville and former Ashland resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 7th surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Ruth (Ney) Aaron. She worked as a secretary in the nursing department for the former Ashland State Hospital until her retirement.
She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church, Ashland and was the founder of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ashland American Hose Company.
Ruth Ann had a remarkable gift for music—she could play the piano beautifully by ear, filling her home with melodies that brought joy to everyone around her. She also loved the excitement of visiting the casinos in Atlantic City, where she enjoyed the atmosphere and the thrill of the slot machines.
A devoted fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Ruth Ann rarely missed a game and cheered with great enthusiasm through each season. Above all, she will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, and sister whose love, laughter, and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward O’Donnell; her son, Shawn O’Donnell and her grandson, Edward O’Donnell III.
Ruth Ann is survived by her daughter Lisa Tregembo and her husband Kenneth; her two sons: Edward O’Donnell Jr. and James O’Donnell; her sister, Janette Freiler; her grandchildren: Kayla, Scott (Katie), Shawn Patrick, Caitlin and Jessica (Joe); her great-grandchildren: Kiria, Emily, Maxwell, Jeffrey, Jena Lee, Carlie; her step-grandchildren: Kayliegh, Alayna, Madison, and Ethan; also by nieces and nephews;
A special thank you to her dedicated and loving caregivers, Kristen, Josh, Bobby and Melissa for the kindness, patience, and compassion you’ve shown her. You’ve made this difficult time a little easier for her—and for all of us. We’ll always be grateful for the care you’ve given.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 21st at 11 a.m. from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington Street, Frackville. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Ft. Springs.
Memorial contributions can be made, in Ruth Ann’ name, to the American Hose Company at 639 Walnut Street, Ashland, PA 17921
Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
