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Joanna Jankiewicz Obituary
She was born June 16, 1947, in Mokrsko, Poland, the daughter of Czeslaw Gladala and Helena Mielczarek.
She married Janusz Antoni Jankiewicz on Jan. 3, 1966. Joanna and her family immigrated to Skowhegan on Nov. 1, 1983.
Joanna loved to read and always put others before herself. She enjoyed sewing, listening to music, laughing and spending time with her family.
She was a past member of the Daughters of Isabella.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Janusz Jankiewicz of Skowhegan; three children, Beata Jackson and her husband, Jeffry, of Germany, Robert Jankiewicz and his wife, Michelle, of Canton, Ga., and Krzysztof Jankiewicz and his wife, Katarzyna Hyrnik, of Toronto, Canada; one brother, Andrzej Gladala and his wife, Jadwiga, of Czestochowa, Poland; one sister, Halina Gladala of Czestochowa, Poland; one sister-in-law, Remigia Popczyk and her husband, Krzysztof, of Poland, and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents.
Viewing hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, Water Street, Skowhegan.
Anyone wishing to make a donation in Joanna's name may do so at www.savejoanna.com.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ewa
September 22, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Susan Lord
September 17, 2009
Mr. Jankiewicz & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.Joanna was a beautiful person and friend to me when I lived next to you years ago.I also lost my mom to cancer.It is very painfull to go through for all involved. It's not easy,but time and great memories will heal you. Sincerly,
September 17, 2009
So sorry Mr Jankiewicz.
Your friend at the Big Apple
Rella
Ms Bea
September 17, 2009
Dear family and friends I send my condolences for your loss. Please find comfort in God's promise in Isaiah 25:8 where it says that he will swallow up death forever.
Sincerely,
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