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1917
DIED
2003
Josephine Zerdecki Obituary
Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church, the Rev. Joseph Pemberton, celebrant. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Williamsburg Room of Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.
Memorials: Should friends desire, memorials may be given to the American Red Cross.
Josephine Stacia Zerdecki was born Aug. 10, 1917, in Andover, Mass. She was the child of immigrant parents, having a modest childhood education. She was intent that her children receive education that would make them contributing citizens of America. Her greatest pleasures in life were her children.
She was the wife of an Air Force colonel and was a strong, constant aid in his Air Force activities. She was a member of the B-36 Association Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, retired U.S. Air Force Col. Wells Frank Zerdecki.
Survivors: Son, John Zerdecki, M.D., and his wife, Marybeth; daughter, Judith Ann Cayias and her husband, John Cayias, Ph.D.; grandchildren, Drew and Stacie Zerdecki and John Michael Cayias; brother, Frank Zak; and sisters, Bertha Piekos and Helen Hinkle.
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Bertha Piekos
January 4, 2004
We are sorry we could not be there. You will be greatly missed by all of us. We will miss your sense of humor but will always have the memories we shared. May you rest in peace.
Your loving sister and brother, Bertha and Frank, and Family.
Marilyn McCormack
January 2, 2004
Dear John,Judy and Families,
Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time in your life. Your mother was a wonderful person who brought real joy into the lives of those she knew. Losing a parent is such a hardship to endure but know that our thought and prayers are with you at this most trying time. Take Care, Bruce and Marilyn (Hodge) McCormack
Catherine Hodge
January 1, 2004
Dear John and Family,
The news of your mothers passing has put me in a tail spin. The news was so hard on me since I cannot be with you. I will always remember your mother as a kind, considerate and wonderful friend who I will miss immensely along with the wonderful luncheons we shared. Love, Kay Hodge
Jo Walker Morrison
December 31, 2003
John & Judy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. Unfortunately, I can't be there, but you and your families have my deepest sympathy. You'll be in my prayers.
Jo
MICHAEL JOHN HODGE
December 31, 2003
WE WILL MISS YOU JOSEPHINE. YOU FOUGHT A COURAGEOUS BATTLE, BUT THE LORD HAD A BETTER PLACE IN MIND FOR YOU, IN HIS LOVING ARMS WITH ZEKE.
THE HODGE FAIMLY SENDS CONDOLENCES, THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS FOR JOSEPHINE AND HER FAMILY. OUR MATRIARCH IS OUT ON THE WEST COAST ENJOYING HER GREAT GRANDAUGHTER. WE WILL NOTIFY HER OF HER DEAR FRIEND PASSING.
RESPECTIVELY,
MICHAEL, SHIRLEY, JOHN, AND PAIGE
Lorie Brewer
December 31, 2003
Family of Josephine,
We are so sorry to hear about Josephine. She was a wonderful woman. For many years she was a neighbor to our parents Archie and Pearl. We lost Archie in October and Pearl in 2000. Verna Wardlow is the only living neighbor left on Santa Marie.
Again, I want to send my Prayer's to you. May the Lord be with you! Amen Lorie & Terry Brewer
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