Mary Ann J. Kaszowski, 78, of Warren, entered peacefully into eternal life on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 11:52 a.m.  in her home with her loving family by her side, after a courageous seven month battle with metastatic lung cancer while under the comforting care of Hospice.

Mary Ann was born on February 3, 1936 in Warren, the daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Shimko) LaBanc Sr and was a lifelong area resident.

A 1954 January graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Mary Ann was mostly a homemaker.  For a short time before marrying, she worked in the billing office at St. Joseph Riverside Hospital.  For the last eight years, Mary Ann worked alongside her grandson, Justin, as a funeral associate with the Sinchak & Sons Funeral Home in Warren, where she became friends with many area clergy and funeral professionals.

Mary Ann was devoted to the Blessed Mother.  During her illness, she prayed relentlessly to her for comfort and support and in her final days, she rested comfortably under her prayers and devotion.  She was a faithful and devoted catholic and a lifelong member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish-Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Warren, where she served as sacristan for many years and was a Sunday morning greeter.  Mary Ann was also a faithful member of the Sunday morning Rosary group and pirohy volunteer for many years at the church.  She was also a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius 300 Club and 50 +Club of the church, and a member of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday Morning Ladies Bowling League at Echo Lanes where she held the office of Vice President.

Mary Ann enjoyed doing yard work and bowling.  Mary Ann also enjoyed polka dancing with her husband, Stan.  For many years, they would frequent the Old Polish Village in Orwell to polka dance Saturday evenings with their friends that they met through dancing.  She also looked forward to Friday evening dinner dates with her sister, Dorothy.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren who affectionately referred to her as Baba.

Mary Ann was married on June 25, 1955 to Stanley J. Kaszowski and they were married for 48 years until his passing on April 23, 2004.

She is survived by five children; Catherine M. (Thomas) Ponikvar of Grandview, Carolyn A. (Vince) Engen of Aurora, Illinois, Stanley R. (Rebecca) Kaszowski of Howland, Robert M. Kaszowski, Sr. of Bazetta; Patricia A. (Todd) Mobley of Niles; her sister, Dorothy A. Marchio of Howland; nine grandchildren Louis G. Kostelaz III, Jessica L. Moore, Justin R. (Michelle) Kaszowski, Brian P. Moore, Robert M. Kaszowski, Jr., Bailey L. Mobley, Cory T. Kaszowski, Emily A. Kaszowski, Carson P. Mobley; and five great grandchildren, Louis D. Kostelaz, Riley A. Kostelaz, Corrine C. Kostelaz, Joey A. Kaszowski and Audrey A. Kostelaz; and her aunt Mary Shimko of Niles.

Besides her parents and husband, Stan, Mary Ann was preceded in death by two infant granddaughters Raqueal A. and Jacquelyn M. Kostelaz; and two brothers Paul P. LaBanc, Jr. and Robert M. LaBanc, Sr.

Calling hours will take place on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 4 until 7 PM and on Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 8:30-9:15 a.m. in the Sinchak & Sons Funeral Home, where the Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday. A  Panachida Service will be also be recited at 7 PM Wednesday in the funeral home with V. Rev. Andrew J. Deskevich presiding.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thursday January 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish-SS. Cyril & Methodius Church with Fr. Bernard R. Schmalzried officiating and Fr. Jeffrey Stealey, V. Rev. Andrew Deskevich and Fr. James P. Walker, con celebrating, preceded by closing prayers to be recited at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home prior in leaving for the church.

Burial will follow in All Souls Cemetery in Cortland.

As a sign of remembrance, the family suggests that memorial contributions take the form of donations in Mary Ann's name be made to the Heritage Fund at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 180 Laird Ave, Warren, Ohio 44483 or to Hospice of the Valley, 5000 East Market Street, Suite 19, Warren, Ohio 44484.

Family and friends may view this tribute and share condolences to the Kaszowski family by visiting the funeral home website at www.sinchakandsons.com.

Caring and Professional Arrangements for the Kaszowski family have been entrusted to the Sinchak & Sons Funeral Home, 330-392-5691.