Anna M. Sirko

Anna M. Sirko

Anna Sirko Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 8 to May 10, 2008.
SIRKO – Anna M., 78, Johnstown, died May 7, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 24, 1930, in Houtzdale, daughter of Archie and Stella (Bezak) Becquet. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles M.; son, Ricky Allen; and brother, Ron. Survived by children: Danny, married to Michelle Martin, Johnstown; Diane, married to Chuck Bartlett, California; Randy, Johnstown; Charles, married to Cindy, Oregon; and Debbie, married to Brian Larrimer, Louisiana; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Lou Michels, Ocean City, Md.; Mert Mowery, Potomac, Md.; and Hedy Wimbrow and Rachelle “Toots” Conrad, both Ocean City, Md.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Member of St. John Gualbert Cathedral. Past president and life member of VFW Post 155. Past president of Rebecca Lodge. Active Republican Party member. Head nurse at Glosser Bros. and owner/CEO of We Care Nursing. Conemaugh Nursing School graduate and was Mrs. Senior Pennsylvania pageant winner. No viewing at Anna’s request. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment, Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements by John Henderson Co. Funeral Home.

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May 30, 2008

Violet Waldecker posted to the memorial.

May 30, 2008

Bill Jackson posted to the memorial.

May 19, 2008

Beverly Mowery posted to the memorial.

Violet Waldecker

May 30, 2008

Dear Mert and all her Beautiful Sisters and Familys, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Violet

Bill Jackson

May 30, 2008

Dear Sirko Family:

I praise the Lord Jesus Christ that he has taken Mrs. Sirko to heaven to be with Him, to be reunited with her husband and loved ones, and to enjoy a glorious eternity that is incomparable to any joy that we could ever experience on this earth. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. "To Him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear His voice: and He calleth His own sheep by name, and leadeth them out" (Jn. 10:3). On May 7, 2008 Anna Sirko heard Jesus' voice, the Porter opened the gates to heaven, and He led her out of this world into His heavenly Kingdom. How glorious! How beautiful! Blessed be the name of the Lord who says to all who believe, "And I GIVE unto them eternal life; and they shall NEVER perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand" (Jn. 10:28). I prayed daily for Mrs. Sirko for many years and I know that He has answered my prayers and that she is now completely healed and happy with Jesus. May you all be comforted in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour and may His blessings be upon you all. Now let us all continue to labor in His vineyard with renewed faith in God, full of the Holy Ghost, with all confidence, boldness, and fearlessness, because GREAT is our Saviour--Jesus, Jesus, Jesus--the sweetest name I know. Hallelujah! (Mrs. Sirko - I will see you in heaven!). God bless you all.

With Love in Christ Jesus,

Pastor Bill Jackson

Beverly Mowery

May 19, 2008

We love you and we'll miss you.
love,
Beverly, George, and Julian Godding

Zac Larrimer

May 18, 2008

Grammy, you will always be in my thoughts. I will always remember our argument over what made spicy A1 sauce better...the Pennsylvanian Heinz sauce or the spicy Louisiana Tabasco. You are forever in my heart…

Michelle Sirko

May 16, 2008

Mum- I miss you - I know you're in a better place with no pain and eye sight as clear as a bell --- but, I miss you. You taught me so much! I've seen you at you're best and at you're worst. I've seen you smile for the sake of others while you were being wracked with pain, and I miss you. I miss talking with you, shopping with you, traveling, sewing, cleaning, clowning, and clogging with you. There is no one else like you. I thank Jesus for allowing me to be with you, and I truly and always will miss you.

Love
Your Daughter(in-law)
"Mike"

Ricky Larrimer

May 14, 2008

Grammy... You will forever be in my thoughts. I'll love you always.

Mert Becquet Mowery

May 13, 2008

Dearest Sweet Ann: Remembering our days in nursing school. A cup of coffee, a donut between us and many, many wonderful days spent together. Remembering Dad taking us boating and we had no bathing suits, so he got this lady that was over 200 pounds to lend us bathing suits and we were all of 105 pounds at that time. We pinned them on with safety pins. These are some of the wonderful memories I have of you. I always admired you for your many talents which I lack, your vast knowledge of nursing and you willing to step in and help the family even when your own health was weak. Our beautiful visit to our brother Ron in Tennessee. These are some of the memories that will keep me going forward as I will surely miss you terribly. Our last conversation of two hours on the Wednesday when you left us to go to your new home in Heaven. Look down upon us with loving thouhts and kindness. Your sister, Mert (Julian, Dwight )

Mum and Us - 2007

Debbie Larrimer

May 11, 2008

Mum, Grammy: We miss you; and although you will never visit our home in Louisiana again, we will always remember last year's visit. You were a breath of fresh air with plans for the future. Not afraid to try new things, you ate crawfish like a true Louisianian. That's was your nature. We laughed a lot, and we hope you enjoyed visiting us as much as we enjoyed having you near. We will always, always remember you as a loving Mother and Grandmother. All our Love and Prayers - Debbie, Brian, Zac, Ricky and Jay

Jay Larrimer

May 11, 2008

Grammy,
What can I say except for "You are my favorite Grammy!" I'll miss you. Happy Mother's Day. Love You.

Audrey Schaffer

May 9, 2008

Aunt Ann-
God be with you till we meet again.
Love

Hedy Wimbrow

May 9, 2008

DEAR FAMILY, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MY SWEET SISTER AS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON -------
A SISTER IS SOMEONE MORE SPECIAL THAN WORDS. SHE IS LOVE MIXED WITH FRIENDSHIP AND A MILLION FAVORITE MEMORIES THAT WILL ALWAYS LAST.
A SISTER IS A HAND WITHIN YOURHAND ENFOLDED WITH LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING. SHE GIVES YOU A FEELING THAT MAKES YOU WONDER WHAT YOU WOULD EVER DO WITHOUT HER, AND NO ONE IS LOVED SO DEARLY.
ANN I WILL DWELL ON THE MEMORIES WE CREATED TOGETHER TRAVELING AND SPENDING HOURS ON THE PHONE NIGHTLY OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS.... WATCH FOR ME UP THERE.
LOVE, HEDY

Sharon (Maley) Zimmerman

May 9, 2008

Dear Diane and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I saw the obit. in the newspaper this morning and immediately saw you in your mother's face. Your mother was a lovely woman. How do I know this? I know this because she raised a lovely daughter.
Thinking of you and all of your family at this time.

sharon belcher

May 9, 2008

I enjoyed going to see Ann when I came into town to visit Dan & Michelle especially when she wanted to go to wal-marts at midnight and the funny thing was we did. My deepest sympathy

Mary Lou Trahan

May 9, 2008

To my loving cousins. Aunt Ann will be missed and prayed for I can assure you that. For Aunt Anne thanks for all you did for my Mom Lou. You were there for her all the time. As well as buying me my first and only Coney Island Hot Dog. Mary Lou

maureen ercol

May 9, 2008

I am Michelle's cousin and remember your Mom fondly from when I was really little girl. I have lovely memories of Debbie too. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Maureen Martin (Ercol)

Fred Michels

May 9, 2008

Aunt Ann,

You are in the thoughts and prayers of our family today.

Love, Fred, Debbie, Jessica, Elizabeth, Robert, and Sam Michels

Amber Hickingbottom

May 9, 2008

For Debbie Larrimer:
Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you. We are very sorry for your loss and are all praying for you. ~Day Surgery (WKN)

Debbie Otto

May 9, 2008

Dear Sirko family and extended family. I am truly sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I met her a few times years ago. I will never forget our trip to New York where we all watched Amy in the Miss NY Pageant. I still have the crocheted afghan your mother made me. I will think of her even more when I use the afghan.

I pray you all find comfort and peace as you go through these difficult days ahead. She is the arms of Jesus now.

Amy Bartlett

May 9, 2008

Grammy, Grammy. Mom is sad today and so am I. A Jtown flood of blue. :(

Dwight Mowery Jr.

May 9, 2008

I am sorry to see Aunt Ann has passed. We will all miss her and we will all remember her fondly. Her place in heaven is guaranteed.

Diane (Sirko) Bartlett

May 9, 2008

Mum: I knew you'd get your name in the papers one day. This Mother's Day ...know peace and comfort from pain; see clearly; watch over us from your mansion in Heaven.
Your Daughter,
Diane

CHRISTY gates

May 9, 2008

SAM AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR GRANDMOTHER. SHE WAS A SWEET LADY

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