Mary V. Stacknick

Mary V. Stacknick, 88, formerly of Lake Winola died peacefully Monday evening at Abington Manor in S. Abington Twp.

Born in Lake Winola, she was the daughter of the late Victoria Ryan and Steven Stacknick. In her early years, Mary enjoyed all aspects of life at Lake Winola. Including swimming, ice skating, fishing  and farming. She often spoke of baby-sitting for the Rodham family who had a summer cottage at the lake. Mary attended the Falls-Overfield Grade School, prior to moving to Clarks Summit for her high school years Class of 1948, where she enjoyed participating in the girl's baseball and basketball teams. After high school, Mary relocated to Stamford, Connecticut and played  baseball for the Stamford Nutmegs Woman's baseball team from 1949-1950.     At this time she returned to Northeast Pennsylvania, settling in Green Ridge and working the counter at the Green Ridge Drug Store. In 1963, Mary relocated to Lake Wallenpaupack and worked for Mt. Airy Lodge in customer service until 1968 when she returned to Clarks Summit, working at Tommy Lynn's Bar and Restaurant until she retired in 1992. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of the Snows Parish in Clarks Summit.

She deeply appreciated the service and care provided by the staff and management at Abington Manor. The family also recognizes the personal efforts of Ms. Barbara Weidow during Mary's period of care. Mary will be remembered for her love of family and friends; enjoyment of the outdoors; sports, especially the Yankees; her trips to Cape May with Barb; and for her easygoing, live-in-the-moment spirit.

She is survived by a sister Mae Raudenbush of Ephrata, PA. Her son Joseph Battista of Hatfield, PA., Grandson Matthew Battista and wife Chrissie Manning of Middletown, NJ, Granddaughter Kathryn Battista and husband Anthony  and Great grandchild Lucas Landolfo of Havertown, PA. Four nieces Joanne Lee, Deborah Raudenbush, Marcia Brown, and Beverly Stacknick, Five nephews Donald Stacknick, Kenneth Stacknick, Ronald Stacknick, Robin Raudenbush, Brian Raudenbush, and Steven Stacknick. 7 Grandnieces and 9 grandnephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her Mother Victoria Ryan and Father Steven Stacknick, her brothers Stephen, Clement, and Louis, and sister Rose Jones.

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 9:30 AM, from Our Lady of the Snows Church.  Interment will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements under the care of the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.

O Mother
When I was born
You carried me
You cared for me
Wherever we would go
It was all I needed to know

One day you put me down
You took my hand
And made me stand
Then we took the first step
And we walked to and fro
You cared for me
It was all I needed to know

Not so much later
You led me through life
Held me up when I stepped back
And nudged me forever forward
You cared for me
By letting me go
It was all I needed to know

And today I care for you
I hold your hand
I sit and bow my head
And pray you find your peace
And rest at last
It was all I needed to know
And now I let you go

Good bye Mom Mom