Margaret S. (Ryan) Hood

Margaret S. “Ruby” (Ryan) Hood, 83, of Pottsville, passed away on the morning of June 30th at Pottsville Rehab & Nursing Center.

Born on April 30, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Henry J. and Dorothy M. (Davenport) Ryan.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pottsville and West End Hose Company #7 Ladies Auxiliary.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar R. Hood, who passed away on July 24, 1993; a son, John R. Hood; siblings John, Henry, Francis, Theresa, Dorothy, and Jane.

Surviving are two loving sons, Dr. Thomas Hood and his wife, Michelle, Ashland; Michael A. and his wife, Francine, Pottsville; grandchildren Nicole and Brandon Hood, Ashland; a sister-in-law Pat Ryan, Orwigsburg; niece Jane Barret, Ashland; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services will be held 2pm July 9th on the grounds of Mount Laurel Cemetery, Bull’s Head, Pottsville.  Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home 515 West Market Street Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements.  Visit schlitzerallenpugh.com to leave a condolence for the Hood family.

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