MARY P. (POSIOWAYCH) BACZA
Born: Sat Mar 22, 1924
Died: Sat Sep 22, 2012
Visitation
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wed Sep 26, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 AM Thu Sep 27, 2012
Location: Our Lady of Fatima Church
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Mary P. Bacza, 88, Antis Township, died peacefully Saturday at her residence.
She was born in Hickory Hill, daughter of the late Wasyl and Anastasia (Niado) Posiowaych. She married John S. Bacza on Sept. 24, 1949, at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Altoona, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 2008.
Surviving are a daughter, Suzie Carreras of Salisbury, Md.; twin sons: Tom and wife, Carole, of Bethlehem and Jerry and wife, Sheila, of Fairmont, W.Va.; nine grandchildren: Brian Pfister and wife, Lisa, Mark Pfister, Scott Bacza and wife, Nicole, Brian Bacza, Zac Schraff, Jade Schraff, Nick Carreras, Michael Carreras and John Carreras; a brother, Alec of Juniata; a sister-in-law, Cathy Bacza; her godson, Steve Bacza; and good neighbors, Randy and Pat Dutrow.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Nick; and two sisters: Ann DeJohn and Catherine.
Mary was a 1942 graduate of Altoona High School. She was a homemaker and had also been employed at Sylvania and James Industries. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish and a former member of SS. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church.
Mary enjoyed reading, word find puzzles, gardening, knitting, crocheting, sketching and drawing.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, at Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held at 8:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 12th Avenue and 20th Street, Altoona, by Father James D. Zatalava. Committal will be at SS. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Cemetery, Altoona.
Charitable donations may be made in MARY's memory to the following organization:
Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery Endowment Fund
o/o Our Lady Of Fatima Parish 2010 - 12th Ave. Altoona, Pa. 16601
Tel: 814-942-0371
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Thomas & Kathy Stose
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Posted Mon September 24, 2012
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Jerry,
You and Shelia are in our thoughts. Kathy and I send our deepest condolences in your lost of your mother.
Tom
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Mary Jo Rutherford
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Posted Mon September 24, 2012
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Jerry, Shelia and Family,
Extending to you our deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved mother/grandmother. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray Jr., Mary Jo & Matthew Rutherford
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Bob and Rachel Beach
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Posted Mon September 24, 2012
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Dear Jerry and family, so sorry to hear the loss of your mother. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God is our refuge and our strength Psalm 46:1a, much love in Christ to you all.
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Vickie Findley
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Posted Mon September 24, 2012
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Jerry and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you. Love, Vickie
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Dana Gribben
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Posted Mon September 24, 2012
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Jerry and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time.
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Angela Schwer
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Posted Mon September 24, 2012
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Dear Jerry and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
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Amy Cunningham
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Posted Mon September 24, 2012
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Jerry, sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts.
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Budd Sapp Family
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Posted Mon September 24, 2012
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Dear Bacza Family - Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
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Pat (O''Dellick) Buchanan
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Posted Mon September 24, 2012
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Dear Susie, Jerry and Tom,
Please accept our sympathies in the loss of your mother. We know you all will miss her terribly. She was so lucky to have so many grandchildren in her life. May your beautiful memories help you through this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Pat (O'Dellick) Buchanan
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Lyla Grandstaff
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Posted Mon September 24, 2012
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Jerry,
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Lyla
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Bonazzas
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Posted Tue September 25, 2012
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Jerry
Sorry for your loss. Your mother lived a long and happy life. Please accept our condolences.
The Bonazzas
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Dan & Sheryl Barnes
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Posted Tue September 25, 2012
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Dear Tom, Jerry, and Susie
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Your mother, Mary, was a wonderful lady and she finished her race on this earth happy because of each one of you and your children. May God's peace that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and minds as His Spirit brings you comfort.
Dan & Sheryl Barnes
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Mike Gordon & Debbie Smodic
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Posted Tue September 25, 2012
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Jerry, Sheila and Family,
We are thinking of you! Our deepest condolences in the loss of your Mom/Grandma. Hugs.
Mike and Debbie
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Bob and Eileen Bacza
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Posted Thu September 27, 2012
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Tom, Jerry, Sue and your families,
Just want you to know you have our deepest sympathies and prayers to help comfort you at this time. Aside from being a wonderful aunt; our 'Coitka Mary', she was a very loving and giving woman. We will miss not only her, but the way she touched all of our lives with her smile and laugh. As long as we hold on to those memories, she will be with us always.
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Submitted by Funeral Home on Mon September 24, 2012
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