Mildred Paknik Vozniak, Class of 1948, widow of Chester Vozniak, also Class of 1948, passed away Wednesday, August 21.

Mildred was the daughter of Samuel Paknik, Class of 1934, and Anna Cernak Paknik. She was married to Chester (22 October 1929-13 July 2012) on 14 July 1956 by Rev. Victor P. Ortino.

 

Mildred is survived by her three daughters: Rhonda Vozniak; Susan Vozniak Boland, Class of 1977; and Tracy Vozniak.

Siblings Tom Paknik, Class of 1951; John Paknik, Class of 1946; Elizabeth Paknik, Class of 1945; Ann Roubian, Samuel Paknik, Jr., Steve Paknik, Susan May and Christine Paknik predeceased Mildred.

 

Mitch Vozniak, on the 1952 Monongah High state football championship team, and wife Barbara Prezioso Vozniak, Class of 1953; John Vozniak, Jr., Class of 1959; and Olga Vozniak are Mildred’s brothers- and sisters-in-law.

 

Mildred was vice president of the Home Ec Club and Chester was president of the Monongah High Lettermen’s Club.

 

Monongah High had plenty of Vozniaks:

Arlene Vozniak Narog, Class of 1953.

Irene Vozniak Stroud, Class of 1954.

Eddie Vozniak was on the 1961 Monongah High football team.

 

Rose Hanus Vozniak, Class of 1938, is the widow of Edmund "Coozy" Vozniak. 

Mildred’s obituary: 

 

Mildred Vozniak

March 26, 1929 - August 21, 2019

Mildred Vozniak, 90 of Fairmont, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at United Hospital Center. She was born March 26, 1929 in Monongah, the youngest daughter of the late Samuel Paknik, Sr. and Anna Cernak Paknik.

“Millie” was a devoted wife, homemaker, and mother. In earlier years, she was employed by Westinghouse and G.C. Murphey. She was a 1948 graduate of Monongah High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, and preparing traditional family foods. She also loved to travel.

Mildred is survived by her three daughters: Rhonda Vozniak, Susan Boland, and Tracy Vozniak. She is also survived by three grandsons: Michael Beckett, Thomas Boland, and Benjamin Vozniak Gellman; as well as two brothers-in-law, Mitch Vozniak and John Vozniak, Jr.; and two sisters-in-law, Olga Vozniak and Barbara Vozniak. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great great nieces.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Vozniak (in 2012); and eight siblings: Ann Roubian, Samuel Paknik, Jr., Steve Paknik, Susan May, Christine Paknik, John Paknik, Elizabeth Paknik, and Thomas Paknik.

The family would like to give special thanks to St. Barbara’s Memorial Nursing Home for all of their love and care.

A visitation with Mildred’s family will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Avenue in Fairmont. In keeping with Mildred’s wishes, she will be cremated. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Online condolences may be sent to www.domicofh.com .