MaryAnn Wasielewski

MaryAnn Wasielewski obituary, Erie, PA

MaryAnn Wasielewski

MaryAnn Wasielewski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home - Erie on Oct. 1, 2025.

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MaryAnn Leysa Wasielewski, 77, of Wesleyville, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Copley Health Center in Copley, Ohio. She was born on August 13, 1947, to the late John W. and Helen Stuczynski Kirsch Leysa.
A graduate of East High School, Class of 1965, she pursued a career in cosmetology after attending Cosmetology School. She served as a Switchboard Operator for Gary Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and later as a Sales Associate at the Rainbow Connection Thrift Shop.
She cherished her role as a caregiver for her family and engaged in various hobbies, including bowling, cooking, gardening, and baking.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kelli Ann Wasielewski; her sister, Barbara Conlon; and her brother-in-law, Jim Wasielewski.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years Ronald Wasielewski ; her daughter, Dawn Hoovler (Tracy Widasky) of Copley, Ohio; her grandchildren, Joshua and Logan Wasielewski and Alexa Carmen (Seth); her great-grandchildren, Olivia and Penelope Carmen and soon-to-be great-grandson, Sylas Wasielewski; her sisters, Florence Zdunski (Frank) and Dorothy Mennecke (Earl); her brother-in-law, Charles Wasielewski; her sister-in-laws, Julie Holland,Jane Wasielewski; her special friend of 65 years, Victoria Weber; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Russell C. Schmidt and Son Funeral Home, Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, Pa 16504
Memorial contributions can be made to the Anna Shelter at 1555 E. 10th St., Erie, Pa 16511.
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