Patricia Ryan

Patricia A. (Dietrick) Ryan, 81, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on January 24, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Pottsville. 

She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Anna Dietrick. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Vincent Ryan and sisters, Mary Lou Whalen and Eileen Wylonis. 

She is survived by her loving sister, Rita Dietrick, four devoted children John (Debbie) Ryan, Karen (Alberto) Ruiz, Michael (Jennifer) Ryan, and Kevin (Sandra) Ryan, 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, Goddaughter - Suzanne Clews, numerous adoring nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

She graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1962.  After high school, she worked in the garment industry and then was a homemaker.  She was a devoted mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and friend.  Faith and family were the most important things in her life.  She also loved watching her sports teams including USC, Notre Dame, and the Phillies.  If she wasn’t home, you would likely find her eating at a Chinese buffet, playing bingo, or at the casino.  Her smile was contagious!  She will be missed by so many.

Family and friends are invited to her celebration of life.  Viewing will be held at Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin Street, Shenandoah, on Thursday, January 29th from 5 to 8pm and again on Friday morning from 8:30 to 10am.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 30th at 10:30am in Divine Mercy Parish, 218 W. Cherry St, Shenandoah and will be officiated by Fr. Dominic Pham. Burial will immediately follow in the Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Shenandoah Senior Living Community- Activities Department at 101 E. Washington Street, Shenandoah, PA 17976.

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