Obituary of Mary Biela

BIELA- Mary Biela, age 89, of Newtown Square, PA, formerly of Ansonia, died peacefully in her home on December 20, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Biela, Sr. Born in Ansonia on October 1, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Tekla Karlak Bodyk. Mrs. Biela was a lifelong resident of Ansonia before moving to PA 13 years ago. She was a member of Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church where she sang in the choir and taught religious education. She worked as a bookkeeper for the former Empire State Novelty Co. of Shelton for over 20 years, until the time of her retirement. She is survived by her devoted children, Judy Greenberg and her husband, Glen of PA, Joseph and Katherine Biela of Ansonia and Robert and Kathy Biela of Southington; a sister, Helen Naramore of OK; a brother, Walter Bodyk of Naugatuck; 10 cherished Grandchildren and a Great-Grandson. She was predeceased by a son, Walter Biela. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 10:45 AM from the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM in Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church, 26 Howard Ave., Ansonia. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 from 9:00 to 10:45 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Saints Church. On line condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.