Obituary of Sally Marie Ryan

Sally Marie Ryan, 87, of Tobyhanna, PA, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Pocono Medical Center Hospital in East Stroudsburg, PA while awaiting surgery for a blood clot. Sally was born on January 9, 1929 in Syracuse, NY to Joseph and Anna Stapleton. She was married to Robert (Gus) Ryan on June 17, 1950 in Syracuse, NY. Sally is survived by her husband, Gus and her six children, Peggy, John, Bob, Patricia, Dennis, Michael and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sally was predeceased by her Sister Alice Haley. The family moved many times to accommodate Gus' employment, mostly with The Okonite Wire and Cable Company. Sally was a devoted, loving mother, wife and grandmother and found most happiness spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and playing bridge with her friends in the Poconos and in Vero Beach, FL. Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 20, 2016 from 9:30 AM to10:30 AM at the Edward J. Ryan and Son Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held immediately afterwards at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick's Church, 216 N Lowell Ave, Syracuse. Burial will be Assumption Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to St. Jude to the Sally Ryan Memorial Fund; 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.