Mrs. Micheline "Mickey" (Skiba) Waskiewicz

Mrs. Micheline “Mickey” (Skiba) Waskiewicz, age 99, a longtime Utican and most recently of Clinton, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2011 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with the love and support of her family by her side. Micheline was born in New York Mills on May 29, 1912, the daughter of the late John and Aniela (Demski) Skiba. She spent her childhood in Virginia, relocating to the Utica area as a young woman. In April of 1942 she wed Stanley P. Waskiewicz who passed away on May 26, 1998. They were a loving couple, devoted to each other during their 56 years of marriage and to their family in many memorable ways. A generous, thoughtful soul, Mickey’s passion was the mantle of motherhood. Each of her children (even the boys) was taught to cook, clean, uphold the principles of an honorable life, and guided to be great spouses. She was an outstanding cook, diversified in her preparations of baked goods and meals, and a woman of great advice who only offered her thoughts when asked. An enterprising woman, Mickey provided her family with an immaculate home, a sanctuary where they felt comfortable and loved. She was also sharp-witted and famous for her ‘one-liners’. She had the precious ability to remember special days and could select the perfect gift for loved ones. Some of her years were spent in extensive travel, and for a period of time she resided in Florida and Minnesota. Through her husband’s affiliation with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), they traveled to various conventions and gatherings. In her 99 years, Micheline had vast interests and passions which included: a green thumb for house plants, a fondness for animals, appreciation for the beauty of a robin and could be counted on to watch others’ pets, mastering jigsaw puzzles and word searches. She enjoyed listening to the NY Yankees on the radio and following professional televised golf. She was an avid fan of wrestling from the 1940’s and followed the sport well into the early 2000’s. She loved berry picking, and appreciating the tranquility of sitting by the lake. She was entertained by a vast interest of actors, actresses, and musical performers, and during the 1950’s she was known to go to the theater not only for the movie, but to collect “green stamps and dishware”. All in all it’s been a wonderful life, and she did all of this never having driven a car! When residing in North Utica, she had been a communicant of St. Peter’s Church. Mickey is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Angela R. and George Blum of Rochester (Brighton) New York; her three sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley P. III and Carol A. Waskiewicz of Dayton (Riverside) Ohio, Joseph J. and Carol Ann Waskiewicz of Clinton, with whom she resided, and Thomas J. and Donna L. Waskiewicz of Aurora, Colorado. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Stanley IV, Raina Ann (husband Matt Poole), and Shawn; Amanda Rose, and Abigail Elizabeth (husband John White); and great-grandson, Dylan Thomas. She also leaves her daughter-in-law Carol Ann’s son Ron and his wife Kim Van Etten (a special caregiver) and their son Tyler V “Mom’s special playmate”; and her in-laws. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter; John Skiba; and her granddaughter, Jennifer Ann. The family wishes to thank Dr. Mathew J. Ulahannan and the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center ICU, the Allen Calder Unit for their tender and sensitive care. The family will gather at a private time to honor Mickey’s life. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life which will commence on Friday (tomorrow) at 12:00 noon at St. Mark’s Church, North Utica. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. Interment will take place in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Mrs. Micheline "Mickey" (Skiba) Waskiewicz

May 29, 1912 - July 4, 2011