Jane M. (Jastrzebska) Wlock

Mrs. Jane M. Wlock (Wloch), age 91, formerly of Plant St., Utica, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2012 at the Presbyterian Home for CNY, Inc. with the love and support of her family. Jane was born in Mckees Rocks, Pennsylvania on December 1, 1920, the daughter of the late John and Frances Jastrzebska. At the age of 3, Jane, along with her family, moved to Europe and their ancestral homeland of Poland where she was raised, educated, and worked on a family farm. At 16, she relocated back to the United States with her brother and became established in Utica. On February 7, 1948 she married Vincent Wlock, Sr. with whom she shared 21 years prior to his passing in 1969. Jane had a tremendous work ethic and was especially focused on her family’s well-being. She began her working days at Lincoln Laundry, and later held employment as a nurses aide at Broadacres Skilled Nursing Facility, a position that she truly enjoyed because of her nurturing nature and desire to help others. She worked at Broadacres over 15 years retiring as a physical therapy aide. At home, during her spare time, she enjoyed her talent of crocheting, creating many comfy, colorful afghans for family and friends. For Jane, family and church were her cornerstones. She was a faithful parishioner of Holy Trinity Church where she participated in Bingo as a church fundraising activity. She was also very active in the Sacred Heart Society at her parish. Jane is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Robert Hillman Jr. of Deerfield; her son and daughter-in-law, Vincent Jr. and Nancy Wloch of Youngstown, Ohio; her grandchildren, Bethany and Joshua Surman of Liverpool, NY, David Wloch, Katie Wloch, and Stephen Wloch, all of Ohio; and her great-grandchildren, Noah, and Asher Surman. Her extended family includes several nieces, nephews, and sister-in-law Irene Wlock of NY Mills. She was predeceased by 1 brother; 2 sisters; and several in-laws. The family extends sincere thanks to all the medical and care staff at the Presbyterian Home for Central NY, Inc., for the love and empathetic support they offered to Jane during her stay, with special mention of Nurse Practitioner Diane Hilton for going “above and beyond” her calling. Additional thanks are offered to nurses Denise and Sue for their attentiveness. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Those wishing to express an act of kindness may make a contribution to Holy Trinity Church in Jane’s honor; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Jane's funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Friday morning at 8:30 from the funeral home and at 9:30 at Holy Trinity Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Father John E. Mikalajunas. Committal Prayers and Entombment will take place in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum at Holy Trinity Cemetery.

Jane M. (Jastrzebska) Wlock

December 1, 1920 - September 3, 2012