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Ann Bartosiak Obituary

ANN M. BARTOSIA K (née Gelose) Ann Bartosiak, 94, died on July 5, 2013 in West Chester, PA, after a brief illness. Born in 1919 in Frankfort, NY to Vito and Rosaria (Tinervia) Gelose, and raised in North Tonawanda, NY, she was a beautician who owned and operated a hair salon in the City of Tonawanda. Later she worked as a realtor and real estate broker. She and her husband Stanley lived for many years in the Town of Tonawanda, NY, followed by Marshfield, MA and then Jensen Beach, FL. For the last two years, she resided in Media, PA. She was predeceased by her husband and three siblings, and is survived by her daughter, Kris Bartosiak, and son-in- law, Harper Meek, of Chadds Ford, PA, brothers Anthony and Samuel Gelose of Tonawanda, NY, 12 nieces and nephews, and numerous grand nieces and nephews. Ann's family and friends are invited to celebrate her life at a reception on August 2, 2013 in Amherst, NY. For details please contact: kbarmu [email protected] Paid Obituary

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Published by TC Palm on Jul. 11, 2013.

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