Velma Nodzak

Velma Mazza/Matz Nodzak, age 96, of Erie, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026 at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Erie in March of 1930, daughter of the late Louise Mando and Louis Mazza/Matz.

Velma took great pride in her cake baking and decorating, her many years of sewing for the Sunshine Group and in the many afghans and baby blankets she crocheted. Well into her 90’s, she crocheted several baby blankets a week for the Linus Project. She also spent countless hours completing jigsaw and wonder work puzzles.

In addition to her parents, Velma was preceded in death by her five sisters and four brothers. She is survived by three children, Thomas Nodzak (Pricilla), Katherine Nicalo (Mark Bowen) and Donald Nodzak (Ann); three grandchildren, Anthony, Brandon and Nicole; as well as two great-grandchildren, Chloe and Lucas.

The family wishes to acknowledge Ashley, Bri, Danielle and Pastor David, her Interim Health Care of Erie Hospice care team for providing excellent care during her final days. And a special thanks to David, Pat and Darlene for their love and affection.

Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Tuesday, September 15th, from 4 to 7 pm and are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. James R.C. Church, on Wednesday, September 16th, at 11 am. A private interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to www.dusckasfuneralhomes.com.