Ruth Ann "Ruthie" Bryan

Ruth Ann "Ruthie" Bryan

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Basilica of St. Ann

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Ruth Bryan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Ruth Ann Bryan, 66, of North Scranton, passed on Friday night at Geisinger/CMC. Her husband of 45 years is William E. Bryan Jr. Born in Scranton; she is the daughter of the late Clarence "Ted" and Elizabeth Prisco. Ruthie was a Graduate of West Scranton High School and Lackawanna Junior College receiving an Associate Degree. Ruthie was a member of St. Patrick's Parish, on the board of the Selective Service for more than 20 years, worked in retail sales and also as a dental assistant. She is survived by her husband William, their children; Dana Marie Fezuk (Brendan), S. Abington Twp., William E. Bryan III (fiancee Tanya Gilroy) , Tunkhannock, Stephen Michael Bryan, Scranton, grandson; Atlas Fezuk, Sisters; JoAnn Paciorka (Richard), WVA, Terri Oreck (Paul) FL, Michael Prisco (Eileen) Clarks Summit, nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, at the Basilica of St. Ann at 1pm. Arrangements under the care & direction of the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services LLC, West Scranton.

Burial Date: November 21, 2025

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Basilica of St. Ann

Scranton, PA

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