Obituary of Mary A. Bakyta

Mrs. Mary A. Muska Bakyta, age 89, formerly of Yost Street, Johnstown, died Thursday, July 21, 2005 at the Wells Nursing Home, Johnstown. She was born May 4, 1916 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Billa Muska. A graduate of Johnstown High School, she was employed by the former Borman?s Coat factory in Johnstown and the Grandoe Corp. of Gloversville. Mrs. Bakyta was a member of St. Anthony's Church, Johnstown, and the Slovak Union Sokol. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Patricia M. Capano of Gloversville; three grandchildren, Stephanie Seltzer, David Bakyta and Lori Reid; five great grandchildren, Caroline Bakyta, Amanda Bakyta, Taylor Reid, Alexander Reid and Abigail Seltzer; and several neces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Emil Bakyta in 1979, her son Robert M. Bakyta, and siblings Michael Muska, Thomas Muskaand Sophie Malik. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St., Gloversville, where a Prayer Service will take place 9:15 AM Wednesday, followed at 10:00 AM by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony's Church, Johnstown. Interment will take place at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Johnstown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211 or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078.