Obituary of Mary Motola Skasko

Mary Motola Skasko, 88, of Mount Pocono, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at home. She was the loving wife of the late Peter Skasko.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of the late John and Adeline Elizabeth (Ryan) Motola.

A loving mother, Mary raised six children in addition to caring for numerous foster children. She loved praying and was devoted to her faith. Mary thought about God every day and in all she did.

Mary is survived by her daughters: Mary Elizabeth Lugos of Mount Pocono, who lovingly took care of her until the end in her home; Susan Marie Skasko-Swallows of Belcamp, Maryland; Kathleen Maura Donson and her husband, Jack, of Dingmans Ferry; Mariann Kroynyak and her husband, Dennis Jr., of Woodridge, New Jersey; Geralyn Skasko of Glenburn, Maryland; a son, Warren Rand of Newfoundland; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

There will be a visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10 at the Villa of Our Lady, 245 Meadowside Road, Mount Pocono. The Rev. Fr. Gregory Loughney will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the church.

Private cremation has been entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home Crematory.