Carmen Mauk Kujava, 97, of Sheffield, PA., died Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Warren Manor after an extended illness. Carmen was born May 22, 1923 in Sheffield, PA, where she was a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of the late Forest and Ella Wilson Mauk. Carmen was a 1941 graduate of Sheffield High School and employed with the former Blackstone Corporation of Sheffield, PA. She retired from the Ruth Smith Home working there for 25 years. Carmen was a member of St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church. She was an avid cook. Her greatest joys in life were time spent with her family, grandchildren and the children of the Ruth Smith Home.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lee Rossi and husband, Fred of Adrian, MI, 6 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren, Daughter-in-law Cindy Kujava Tamberlin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Kujava whom she married November 4, 1943 in Sheffield, PA, who died April 12, 1998; 1 Son – Wallace Kujava, 3 Sisters – Connie L., Reichard, Elizabeth Cobb, Ellen Jackson, 1 Brother – Wallace Mauk, and an infant sister, Delores Mauk. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be conducted at 10:00A.M. Monday, January 4, 2021, at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, 7222 Route 6, Sheffield, PA, with Fr. Stephen Schreiber, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through a charity of one’s choice. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
I’m so sorry to hear of Carmen’s passing. She was a great lady,my mom truly enjoyed sharing lunch time with her at the home.
Prayers for her and the family.
Thank you. Mom seemed so much better when they ate together.
We are so sorry. To hear the passing of Carmen. She always sat in the seat behind us in church and was always a happy ,friendly person. May she rest in peace.
Thank you so much.
We are deeply sorry to learn of Carmen’s passing. We worked with Carmen at the Smith Center and have remained friends through the years. We treasure many laughs and joyful memories.
She loved working at the daycare. Thank you.
I am so sorry to hear of Carmine’s passing,i always found her to b pleasant, and thank her forthe years at the smith center,and her kindnesses to the children.
Aunt Carmen left us with many wonderful memories. When we visited Sheffield she always had a place for us to stay and a home cooked meal waiting. It was home away from home. She is a classic example of the Greatest Generation. We will always remember her.
Rose and John
I tried to find a phone number fot you. I did not know Steph was Facebook friends. I felt so bad I could not get a hold of you
Mom loved you all. She got Covid and never came back. She was the last of the families. Love to you all.