She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael Sr. and Mary (Bertha) Hrifko; husband, Andrew Wasko Sr.; mother-in-law, Julia (Baba) Wasko; brothers, Michael Jr., Eugene, and John; and nephew, Michael Hrifko; in-laws, Rose Hrifko, Joe and Julia Duzen, and John and Regina Wozniak.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Andrew and Julie Wasko, Robert and Linda Wasko, Marybeth and Patrick Walsh, Annheleen Smith; 10 grandchildren, who she loved and praised to high heaven, Andrew IV, Joseph, Emilianna Wasko, Melissa, Matthew, Steven (Ericka) Wasko, Patrick and Maclane Walsh, Meredith and Elizabeth; great-grandson, Christopher; sister, Maryann (Bob) Oakley; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hrifko, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Millie was born in Jessup, and lived in Dupont, Johnson City, N.Y., and Binghamton. She worked in the garment industry and was a seamstress for Barbizon. She worked in retail for Tri Phi Shops, Fowlers and Bon-Ton. She was a big Yankee fan and loved any sport her family was involved in. She never turned down a night at the casino and was a bingo extraordinaire. Millie was very involved with St. John the Baptist Church in Pittston, with the Holy Rosary Society and was very active in Catholic School Education, PTA and Riverside Towers Bible Study. She was a volunteer at St. James Church, Johnson City, N.Y. Her Slovak cooking was next to none. Her halupki, pierogi and kolachi did not make it through the day!

The family wishes to thank the loving caregivers, her dear friends at Riverside Towers, Lourdes Hospice and Mercy House.

A Funeral Mass was offered on Thursday, Dec. 22, in St. James Church, 131 Main St., Johnson City, N.Y., with burial in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter, in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mildred's name can be made to Lourdes Hospice, Mercy House or Parkinson's Association of Binghamton.

Online condolences can be left for the family at www.jfricefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Pittston Dispatch from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Mildred Wasko

14 Entries

Andrea Bekanich

December 14, 2019

Miss you Auntie Mill. Rest in peace with the Lord.

Sally Hunt

January 4, 2017

Marybeth and Annheleen and Family: I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I have such fond memories of both your Mom and Dad. I only wish I saw this sooner so I could have attended the mass. I live back in JC again taking care of my Dad. Your Mom was so much fun and I am sure she will be truly missed.

January 4, 2017

Nature

As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation

Michael Duby

December 30, 2016

Drew and Bob,
We offer our sincere condolences for the loss of your Mom. May she Rest in Peace and the Lord comfort you and your family.
Mike and Barbara Duby

Donnie and Marian Woziniak

December 22, 2016

So sorry for your loss of
Auntie Millie. She will truly be missed.

robert coffey

December 22, 2016

Bob ,Andrew and family. sorry to hear of the loss of your mom, our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Bob and Joyce Coffey

John & Andrea Bekanich

December 22, 2016

Dear Drew, Bob, Marybeth & AnnHeleen,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. Auntie Mill will be truly missed and is at peace now.

Marie McKenna

December 21, 2016

Dear Wasko Family,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. I remember the days when Annheleen and I had young children and I saw her frequently. I am thinking of you all and keeping her and you in my prayers.

Dennis and Tamara Walsh

December 21, 2016

Dear Wasko Family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. It was clear that she loved her children and grandchildren very much and was profoundly proud of each of you. I am sure her beloved Andrew will be at the gates of heaven to welcome her. Godspeed Millie!

December 21, 2016

Dear Wasko Family,

Bonnie Spence(Fiorelli)

December 21, 2016

Drew, Julie, Bob, Linda, Marybeth and Annheleen,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. I pray that your memories will help you through this very difficult time. My prayers are with you all.

Bonnie

Joe and Mary Pochkar

December 21, 2016

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

mark lisak

December 21, 2016

Very sorry for your loss

John and Andrea Bekanich

December 20, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear Mother. Auntie Mill may you rest in peace. Your will be forever in our hearts.

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