Julia Marie Piszko

Julia was born in Johnstown, PA on August 2, 1921 to Mary and Nicholas Prokopchak of Habura, Czechoslovakia. While living in Lendora, PA she met George Piszko, her soul mate and best friend, whom she would be happily married to for 63 years.

Julia enjoyed cooking ethnic food, sewing and baking for her grandchildren. She was also a scout leader and active member of St. Roses Ladies Sedality. She was a founding member and matriarch of the Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Williamsburg, Va., where she volunteered hundreds of hours at the church with her husband George every year.

Julia was preceded in death by her loving husband, George; brothers Mike and Nick; sisters Anne and Mary, and grandson Michael John.

She is survived by her sons, Dennis, and David and wife Janet; daughter, Patty and husband Michael; grandchildren, Paul and wife Isle, Jeffrey and wife Nadine; great grandchildren, George “Ward” Piszko and Julia Irene Piszko; and brothers, John Prokopchak and wife Dolores, and Steve Prokopchak and wife Saundra.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Julia’s life will be held on Saturday, June 28 at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolences with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue in Hampton, 23666.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, 114 Palace Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23185