Obituary of Lillian L. Jaracz

Lillian L. Jaracz, of Regina Lane, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, on her seventy fourth birthday at the Edward L. Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility. Her loving family was at her side. Born in Amsterdam on April 22, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Stella Barkevich Landry. A lifelong resident, Lillian was a 1952 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. She was employed for many years as the tenant coordinator for the Amsterdam Housing Authority until she retired. Lillian had a wonderful personality, and loved her position because it enabled her to assist many residents with their needs, and also to make many friends along the way. She was active with the Post 55 Auxiliary, served as treasurer for the VFW Auxiliary, a member of St. Stan's Seniors and was an organizer for Kathy's Follies Senior trips. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. She was a loving wife and mother who was most happy when she was with her family and friends. On May 15, 1955, she was united in marriage to John L. Jaracz. In addition to her beloved husband of nearly fifty three years, she leaves her loving daughters; Debra M. and her husband Mark Lesniewski and Lori Jaracz all of Amsterdam; an aunt; Frances Wolan of Amsterdam, two nephews, her "grandpups" Oscar and Rexx, and many dear friends including Gloria Ray. Her sister, Dorothy Swinn predeceased her. Services are Friday at 8:30 am at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, followed by the Mass Of Christian Burial at 9:15 am at St. Mary's Church. Burial will follow in St. Casimir's Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice Of Amsterdam or the Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility both in care of the funeral home office.