Anna J. Pollock, 97, of Sheffield, PA. died at the John and Orpha
Blair Hospice Home on Thursday evening, February 15, 2018 after
an brief illness. She was born in Sheffield, Pa. on June 8, 1920.
She was the daughter of Albert and Anna Wodziak Howaniec.
She was raised in Ludlow, PA. and was a lifelong Sheffield
resident. Anna was employed with the former Blackstone Ultra
Sonic for 22 years retiring from there in 1985. She had previously
worked with former Warren Components and McMillan Lumber
Company. She was a member of St. Anthony’s R.C. Church and a
former member of St. Michaels Byzantine Church where she was
a member of the Ladies Guild, Sheffield Senior Center. She was
an avid reader, enjoyed going to the Casino, playing cards and
bingo. She especially enjoyed and loved her grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter – Marilyn J. Edmiston of Tiona,
PA., her daughter-in-law, Joyce Pollock of Sheffield, PA., 1
Brother – Edward Howaniec and wife, Linda of Terre Haute,
Indiana, Helen H. Glotz and husband, Harry of Warren, PA., 5
Grandchildren – Scott Pollock of Sheffield, PA., Tracy Pollock and
wife, Barb of Warren, Pa., Christopher Pollock of Cherry Grove,
PA., Kurt Edmiston and wife, Jennifer of Colorado Springs, CO.,
Sara Edmiston of Gettysburg, PA., 7 Great Grandchildren –
Samantha Pollock, Sabrina Pollock, Olivia Hill-Pollock, Devyn
Pollock, Danny Edmiston, Katarina Edmiston, Landlin Edmiston
and several nieces and nephews. Anna was married on July 6,
1940 to Michael Pollock at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in
Sheffield. After 55 years of marriage, he preceded her in death in
1995. In addition Anna was preceded in death by 1 Son – Ronald
Pollock in 2002, 2 Sisters – Stella Dulan and Mary Morelli, 1
Brother – Joseph Howaniec, an infant brother – Stanley
Howaniec, son-in-law, Danny G. Edmiston, 1 Great Grandson –
Scott Pollock, 1 Great Granddaughter-Brittany Pollock, both in
infancy.
Friends may call at St. Anthony’s R.C. Church on Monday,
February 19, 2018 one hour prior to a Mass of Christian Burial at
11:00 A.M., with Fr. James Gutting, Pastor, officiating. Interment
will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Sheffield, PA. Those wishing to
place memorials may do so through St. Anthony’s Church or
Sheffield Fire Department or Hospice of Warren County. E-mail
condolences may be sent by visiting
Family has entrusted the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.,
304 East Street, Warren, PA., with final arrangements.
“My Deepest Condolences go out to the Pollock family, I hope you find comfort in these words, “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8. Trust in Jehovah’s promise of the resurrection hope. jw.org