Wanda P. (Muroski) Kalinowski, 101, of DuBois, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Christ the King Manor under their loving care.
Wanda was born on August 29, 1923, in Johnsonburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Ignatious and Ida Muroski.
On October 5, 1946, she married Stanley J. Kalinowski. They celebrated 54 years of marriage together before his passing.
Wanda graduated from Johnsonburg High School in 1942. She was employed by Klewans and Tamlers Department Stores. Wanda retired from United Cerebral Palsy where she worked as a paraprofessional.
She was a member of Saint Michael the Arch Angel Parish in DuBois. She was a lifetime member of Friendship Hose Company #2 Ladies Auxiliary, past board member for Camp Confidence and Saint Michael Terrace. Wanda was also a longtime volunteer for the American Cancer Society.
Wanda was integral in the formation of the “Dashing Damsels” Red Hat Society local chapter. She was also essential in fundraising for DuBois Central Catholic Athletics. Wanda was honored in 2002 with the Roland J. Noble Award for her service and devotion to the school. Wanda enjoyed trips to the beach, playing cards and Sunday picnics with family and friends.
Wanda is survived by two daughters, Janet (John) Caruso and Eileen “Pinky” Kalinowski, both of DuBois; two grandchildren, Michael (Gretchen) Caruso and Annette (Steve) Davis; and two great-grandchildren, Gabrielle (Grant) Schirmer and Jonathan Keen, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Wanda was the last surviving member of her family.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Dunn and brothers, Anthony, William, and James Muroski.
Friends and family will be received at the Chapel at Christ the King Manor on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel with Father Matias Quimno as celebrant.
Interment will be at Saint Michael Cemetery in DuBois
Memorial donations may be placed with DuBois Central Catholic, P.O. Box 567, DuBois, PA 15801, Christ the King Manor, 110 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are under the care of Adamson Funeral Chapel and Crematorium in DuBois.
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Wanda P. (Muroski) Kalinowski, 101, of DuBois, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Christ the King Manor under their loving care.
Wanda was born on August 29, 1923, in Johnsonburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Ignatious and Ida Muroski.
On October 5, 1946, she married Stanley J. Kalinowski. They celebrated 54