OBIT: Elizabeth B. (Bravis) WOZNIAK, 2006, Windber, Somerset County, PA

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WOZNIAK, Elizabeth B.(Bravis)

Elizabeth B. (Bravis) Wozniak, 88, Windber, went to be with the Lord, Oct. 8, 
2006, at Windber Medical Center. Born June 26, 1918, in Windber, daughter of 
Martin and Mary (Karch) Bravis. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, John 
Strachan; husband of 58 years, Frank J. Wozniak; brother, Joseph; sisters, Susan 
Shimko, Rose M. Kovach, Ann Criss, Helen Mariani, Mary Lanese and Marie 
Gaertner. Survived by children, Frances, wife of the late Lawrence Kochinski; 
and John Wozniak, married to the former Karen Spontak, both of Windber; 
grandchildren, Sarah and Joseph Kochinski and Michael, Christopher "Luke" and 
Thomas Wozniak, and numerous nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was a "Rosie the 
Riveter," who worked at an aircraft manufacturing plant during World War II. She 
later was a cook at several area restaurants. Elizabeth was an avid Pirates fan, 
who loved attending the Pirates games with the St. Elizabeth Church group. She 
also enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. Member of St. Elizabeth Ann 
Seton Catholic Church, Windber, where she was a member of the Rosary Society. 
Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the William Kisiel 
Funeral Home, Windber, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Rosary, 7:30 
p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. 
Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Leonard E. Voytek V.F. 
celebrant. Committal, St. John Cantius Catholic Cemetery, Windber.

Daily American, October 10, 2006