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Stasia Zmetra Obituary

Stasia C. (Grzyb) Zmetra, age 95, of 23 Oxford Avenue, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Hubbard Regional Hospital, Webster.

Her husband, Joseph L. Zmetra died November 2, 1973. She leaves her son, Ronald J. Zmetra and his wife Patricia of Dudley; a sister, Louise Kurposka of Southbridge; her grandchildren, Joseph Zmetra and his wife Tami of Dudley; Lauren Fitzgerald and her husband Donald of Pepperell, Francesca Zmetra of Boston; a great-granddaughter, Sydney Rose Zmetra of Dudley; a niece, Paula Allen and her husband Conrad of Dudley; and a great-niece, Kathy Allen Taylor of Dudley. She was predeceased by her sister, Wanda Klin of Worcester.

Stasia was born in Dudley, daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Czerkowicz) Grzyb and lived here all her life. She was a hairdresser for more than 75 years, owning and operating Stasia's Beauty Shop in Dudley. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Sodality and Saint Andrew Bobola Church in Dudley. She was known for making wonderful funnel cakes for many years at the parish festival.

The funeral for Stasia will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, from the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster, with a Mass at 10:00 am in Saint Andrew Bobola Church, Dudley. Burial will be in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery, Webster. Calling hours at the funeral home are Monday, November 10, 2008, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dudley Ambulance Squad, Dudley, MA 01570.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Nov. 9, 2008.

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Don and Elaine Fitzgerald

November 15, 2008

We have always enjoyed the limited time we've known her and we miss her dearly.My mother, Lorraine Fitzgerald was saddened to hear of her passing away and wishes all the family her deepest sympathy. On Nov 12, 2008 Lorraine offered a Mass in her parish for the soul of Stasia Zmetra.

Joe and Bridget Simoncini

November 13, 2008

Ron & Pat,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Ron's mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cindy Schoorens

November 11, 2008

Lauren, Franki & Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Micheal, Cindy, Jessica, Sarah

Michael Wilson

November 10, 2008

To the entire Zmetra family we are very sorry for you loss. From all your Friends at Place Motor.

Pat & Tom Bachand

November 10, 2008

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom - Stasia will always hold a special place in our hearts - she has been a part of my life for a long time! With Love, Pat & Tom

Justin & Jamie Menard

November 9, 2008

To The Zmetra Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Justin and Jamie Menard

Sandra Allain

November 9, 2008

Ron and Patti, So sorry to hear about the loss of Ron's mother. The years have passed so swiftly and we have lost touch but our sympathyto your family is heartfelt Ron and Sandra Allain

Dennis BRENNAN

November 9, 2008

Hon. and Mrs. Dennis Brennan extend their condolences to Ron, Pat and the entire Zmetra family on the loss of Stasia.

Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home

November 9, 2008

The staff of the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home extends out sympathy to Stasia's family and friends.

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