Anna (Mashack) Ritsick

Anna Ritsick, 99, of 79 Ben Titus Rd. Stillcreek, Tamaqua, passed away Thursday at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown.

            Born in Stillcreek, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna (DeMartz) Mashack.

            She was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, McAdoo.

            Anna was first employed at Tung-Sol Electric of Weatherly and later at Vicki’s Sportswear of McAdoo, until her retirement.

            Anna was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

            Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband Stanley Ritsick; brothers Alex, John, Fred, Andrew, George, Peter, and twin brother Walter Mashack; and sisters Mary Dowger, Dorothy Clouser and Eva Mikruk.

            Surviving, are her son Robert Ritsick and wife Marie of Stillcreek; grandson Michael and a granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews also survive.

            Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Damiano Funeral Home, Inc., Blaine and Cleveland Sts., McAdoo.  The Divine Liturgy with Office of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s U.C. Church, McAdoo.  Rev. Msgr. James Melnic will be the celebrant. 

             Interment will follow in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown. 

             Calling hours will be held Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. 

A Parastas Service will begin at 6 p.m.

             The family would like to thank Independent Living of Tamaqua for their exceptional care for Anna over the years.

             Memorial donations may be made to Tamaqua Area Adult Daycare, 300 W. Broad St., Tamaqua, PA 18252 or St. Mary’s U.C. Church, 210 W. Blaine St., McAdoo, PA 18237.

             Condolences may be entered and information is available at www.damianofhinc.com.

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