Ann Pope 1921-2020 | News, Sports, Jobs
NEW WILMINGTON — Ann Pope, 99, of New Bedford, Pa., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. Ann was born April 7, 1921, in the farmhouse of her parents, the late John Martinko and Catherine Dolak-Martinko, in New Bedford. She was a lifetime member of St. James Catholic Church in New Bedford. At age 15, she graduated from Villa Maria High School. After high school, she was offered a full-ride scholarship to Seton Hall University and was also asked to join the Cleveland Press as an editor. Due to her mother’s early death, Ann remained home to help care for her younger sister, Agnes. Later i...