Tonia M. Nowaski Obituary (1947 - 2018)

Tonia M. Nowaski, age 71, of Erie, lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. She was born in Graz, Austria on August 26, 1947, daughter of the late Maria (Karabyn) and Nicola Lucan. Tonia was employed as a housekeeper by Hamot Hospital for 23 years prior to her retirement. She had also been employed by Gannon University. Tonia was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting and sewing. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Nadopta; second husband, Walter Shesteranko; third husband, Robert Nowaski and two brothers, Myron and Nick Lucan. Tonia is survived by her beloved son, Victor Nadopta, Sr. and his fiance, Darcie Siggia of Erie; two sisters, Ann Sheffer (Dan) of Florida and Sophia Yackee (Jerry) of Warren, PA; two grandchildren, Kristen Arenas (Gustavo) and Victor Nadopta, Jr. all of Erie; two great-granddaughters, Julianna and Arianna and many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her dear friend, Carol Leuschen of Erie. The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge her loving caretakers, Darcie Siggia and Kenny Parker, for their devotion and compassion. Family and friends may call at the Dusckas-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 5151 Buffalo Rd. (at Hannon Rd. in Harborcreek Twp.), on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. A graveside service will be conducted on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery (Section 10). Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.