Martha A. Bozek

Mrs. Martha A. Bozek died peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at her home in Gloversville. She recently had just celebrated her 90th birthday. Born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania on October 28, 1923 she was one of eight children born to Paul and Martha Sokolowski Czelusniak. A lifelong area resident, Martha moved to Amsterdam as a young child. She attended city schools and was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus' R.C. Church. Martha was employed as a housekeeper for St. Mary's Hospital until her retirement in 1988. Martha was a feisty woman with a quick wit and a heart of gold. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. In 1948 she was united marriage to Peter Bozek and he preceded her death in 1974. She was also predeceased by her siblings Pearl Nickless, Irene Kobas and Paul Czelusniak. Survivors include her children, Peter Elaine Bozek of Broadalbin and Susan Mark Beck of Amsterdam; her siblings, Felicia Simons of AZ, Joseph Mary Czelusniak of VA, Stanley Czelusniak of Broadalbin and Theresa Simons of Amsterdam; four grandchildren, Heather Joseph Mello, Jacob Caitlin Beck, Christian Stephanie Beck and Zach Beck; three great grandchildren, Maggie, Dylan and Jaxon, who is on the way; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Martha's life will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 2 o'clock at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam with Deacon Michael Ryba presiding. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call prior to the service beginning at 12 noon at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Martha's name may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, New York 12078. Please visit the online guestbook at www.brbsfuneral.com