Mary Ann “Mem” Kocur, 92, of Lander, PA., died Monday morning, December 24, 2018 at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home, Warren, PA. Mary Ann was born February 25, 1926 in Clarendon, PA. to the late Marcey and Mary Gulch Bednez. She has resided most of her life in Clarendon, Pa., and was formerly of Frewsburg, N.Y. for 34 years.
Mem was an avid walker, reader, fisherman, lover of basketball, football and especially the Yankees Baseball Team. She enjoyed completing jigsaw puzzles and word games. Mem was noted for baking wonderful apple pies with cheese. She loved her companion and friend, her dog, Chip.
She is survived by her daughter – Connie Onorotti (Dave) of Warren, PA., her sons – Paul Kocur of Pennsylvania,
Robert Kocur of Jamestown, N.Y., 4 Grandchildren – MichaelOnorotti, Angela (Kenny Seyler) and Andrew Ono <>rotti all of Warren, PA., Tiffany Waddle (Wade) of Derby, KS., 3 Great Grandchildren – Olivia & Keith Waddle and Nash Seyler. Several nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Kocur whom she married July 3, 1953 in Frewsburg, N.Y., 5 Brothers – Walter, Teddy, Edmond, Casmir and Joseph Bednez, 4Sisters – Frances Sharp, Dorothy Kujawa Bernice Pokosh, Eleanor Gould.
A private funeral service will be conducted at the convenience of the family.
Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Warren, PA.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Street, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
To the Mem Kocur Family – Connie, Paul and Robbie:
My sincere sympathy on the death of Aunt Mem. I had no idea she had been ill as I just received her annual Christmas card we exchanged every year. Connie please email me (rita.murphey@gmail.com) your current address and contact information.
Rita Richwalsky Murphey
Connie and family,
We were saddened to read about your Mother’s death. What a blessing she was to you and how nice that she passed on her pie baking abilities to you.Please know that Dick and I will be thinking of you in the days ahead. Debbie Cable
Connie , so sorry about Mem she was so nice and I am sure you will miss her All my prayers and thought are with you and your family
Love, Brenda
Tiffany Waddle, so sorry for the loss of your grandmother, she sounds like a fun lady. Olivia and Keith were lucky to have met her. Thinking of you and your family.
Veva Jaffal
Connie & family
You have my deepest sympathy. You’re in my thoughts & prayers. May God surround you with His loving arms. Love you.