Loretta M. (Skakandy) Bozek

Loretta M. Skakandy Bozek, age 89, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Mount Macrina Manor. Loretta was a second mother to many and willingly stood at the foot of the Cross sharing the suffering of others. 

Loretta was a registered nurse and member of Saint Therese Church in Uniontown. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Bozek; son Bradley Bozek; sisters: Irene Skakandy and Mary Debord; brothers: John Skakandy, Joe Skakandy, and Alex Skakandy. 

She is survived by her beloved sister, Roberta (Ralph) Smearman; son, Keith (Laurie) Bozek; daughter, Laurie (Tom) Coldren; grandchildren: Bethany Coldren, Alex Bozek, and Kathryn Bozek; several beloved nieces and nephews, and cherished cat, Amazing Grace. 

Special thanks to her caregivers: Jessica Dragone; niece, Joanne Molek; her hospice nurse, Melissa, and the staff at Mount Macrina—especially Miss Stella. 

Arrangements have been gratefully entrusted to the Lantz Funeral Home of Uniontown, 297 E. Main St., Uniontown, PA. 

There will be no public viewing. A funeral mass will be held at Saint Mary Nativity Church in Uniontown, PA, on Tuesday, March 7th at 10:00 AM, followed by internment at St. Thomas Cemetery in Footedale, PA. 

Condolences and floral tributes may be submitted via www.lantzfh.com. 

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