YOUNGSTOWN – Mary Jurek, 96, was carried to her heavenly home by the angels late Sunday evening, Feb. 16, 2020, at Omni Manor Nursing Home.

Mary was born Sept. 8, 1923, in Tarnopol, Poland, and immigrated to America and Youngstown in 1946. Mary was a beloved wife and homemaker who dedicated her adult life to raising and caring for her family. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Church in Youngstown, and was also a member of the Krakusy Lodge for more than 40 years.

Mary enjoyed camping, picnics, going on vacations, dancing, taking bus trips, and most importantly, spending time with her family. Her husband, Ted Jurek, to whom she was lovingly married for 65 years, passed away Sept. 1, 2010.

She leaves two daughters, Irene (Mark) Len of Lake Havasu City, Arizona and Patricia (David) Andello of Youngstown; her son, Ted (Marlene) Jurek of Struthers; nine grandchildren, Lisa, Tricia, Leslie, Marc, Gina, Wendy, Timothy, Teddy, and Martina; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Private services were held Friday, Feb. 21, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, with private committal taking place at Resurrection Cemetery in Austintown, where Mary was laid to rest next to her beloved husband.