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Julia Piszko Obituary
Julia was born in Johnstown Aug. 2, 1921, to Mary and Nicholas Prokopchak of Habura, Czechoslovakia.
While living in Lyndora, she met George Piszko, her soulmate and best friend, who she would be happily married to for 63 years.
Julia enjoyed cooking ethnic food, sewing and baking for her grandchildren. She was also a scout leader and active member of the St. Roses Ladies Sedality. She was a founding member and matriarch of the Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Williamsburg, Va., where she volunteered hundreds of hours at the church with her husband George every year.
Julia was preceded in death by her loving husband, George; her brothers, Mike and Nick; her sisters, Anne and Mary; and grandson, Michael John.
She is survived by her sons, Dennis and David and his wife, Janet; her daughter, Patty and her husband, Michael; her grandchildren, Paul and his wife, Isle, and Jeffrey and his wife, Nadine; and her great-grandchildren, George "Ward" Piszko and Julie Irene Piszko.
Piszko - The family of Julia Marie Piszko, who passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014, will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, Va.
A celebration of Julia's life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, 114 Palace Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolences with the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Julia Piszko
T Griffin
June 30, 2014
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
Paula (Fedokovitz) Worsley
June 28, 2014
Sorry for the loss of loss of your mother. I always enjoyed seeing your mother and father when they would come to Butler to visit. Though I had not seen them for many years my mother would keep me updated. Remember all the good times and may she rest in peace.
Paula (Fedokovitz) Worsley
Butler, PA
June 27, 2014
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I can remeber her when we all ived on Melville along with your Dad.
ELIZABETH GOLAB PITTS
Williamsburg, Va
Paul and Mary Culotta
June 26, 2014
Thinking of all of you with love and sympathy.
Bonnie Bridger Mittelmaier
June 26, 2014
To Dennis, David, and the Piszko family, please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of your Mom and beloved family member. May the shared memories of a lifetime serve to comfort you during this time of sorrow and loss.
Bonnie Bridger and Alley Mittelmaier
Marc Jaskolka
June 26, 2014
Dear Piszko Family
My deepest sympathy. I hope your pain passes quickly.
Tricia Streitmann
June 26, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Piszko family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
David & Wendy Glosson
June 26, 2014
Dennis: Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you now and in the days to come over the loss of your mother. You can take comfort in knowing she has been reunited with your father and is in the loving arms of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
David & Wendy
Joe Baysura
June 26, 2014
You were always nice to myself, my wife Maureen and children Anna and Andrew. When we talked you stated you knew my parents in Lyndora, Pa. and it made me feel good. My prayers are with you at this time. May God bless your family at this time. Our prayers are with your family. You and George are walking with Jesus in Heaven. You will be truly missed....Joe Baysura and Family.
June 26, 2014
Dennis-
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne
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