Nancy Bieszczad, a cherished mother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on November 14th at the age of 78. Nancy is survived by her daughter Jo (Cindy) Perez, sister Cheryl (Karl) Laskowski, and many nephews, nieces, and great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Irene (Rutkowski) and Frank Zonca, and younger brother Dennis (Sarah).

She loved her family and spoke to them at least once (often several) times a day. Even if it was a quick check in about nothing at all, she always called.

Nancy was an avid reader, often losing herself in the pages of a good book. Her love for words extended to crossword puzzles, which she tackled with enthusiasm and a sharp mind.

"Time takes it all, whether you want it to or not. Time bares it away, and in the end there is only darkness. Sometimes we find others in that darkness, and sometimes we lose them there again."

Stephen King, The Green Mile