Marion Heights - Caroline D. (Janaskie) Ryniak, 99, of 539 North Street passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Mount Carmel Senior Living Community.

Born in Shamokin on November 1, 1920 she was the daughter of the late William and Caroline (Rycyk) Janaskie.

Caroline attended St. Stanislaus School and Coal Township public school. She worked for 35 years at the Schroyer's Dress Factory as an inspector.

On September 15, 1942 in St. Stanislaus Church she married John J. Ryniak Sr., who preceded her in death on October 27, 2001.

She was a member of Church of the Holy Angels and Mount Carmel Senior Action Center. She enjoyed gardening and shopping trips.

Caroline is survived by two sons, Frank Ryniak and wife, Sharon, of MD; John J. Ryniak Jr. and wife, Mary Teresa of Mount Carmel; two granddaughters, Laura Corns and husband, James of MD, Melissa Schillaci and husband, Shane of Aston; three grandsons, Steven Ryniak and wife, Angela, of Hanover, Mark Ryniak and wife Sarah, of Africa, and John J. Ryniak III and wife, Keri, of MD; eight great grandsons, Joseph Schillaci, Jaden Schillaci, Jacob Schillaci, Jay Corns, Alex Corns, Colin Ryniak, Dylan Ryniak, and William Ryniak; three great granddaughters, Sierra Ryniak, Hailey Ryniak, and Morgan Ryniak; a sister, Barbara Vitacco of Mount Carmel; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Caroline was preceded in death by a sister, Sophie Mrozowski; a brother, Vincent Janaskie; and a nephew, Michael Vitacco.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Caroline D. Ryniak, 99, Marion Heights - Funeral Service will be held Monday, January 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Church of the Holy Angels, 855 Scott Street, Kulpmont, with Father Stahmer officiating. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg. Viewing will be held Monday, January 20, 2020 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. with transferal prayers at 10:00 a.m. in the C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 1053 Chestnut Street Kulpmont, PA 17834, C. J. Lucas, Supervisor. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Church of the Holy Angels, 855 Scott Street, Kulpmont, PA 17834. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com