Lorraine M. Machnik

"Palmer - Lorraine M. (Kivior) Machnik, 92, passed away on April 15, 2016 at her daughter's home in W. Warren. She was born April 11, 1924 in Palmer, daughter of Jacob and Wanda (Motyka) Kivior. Lorraine worked as a receptionist at Wing Memorial Hospital for 35 years. She loved traveling around the world, she's traveled to China, Iceland, Alaska and Hawaii to name of few. She was a member of the Palmer Senior Center. She is survived by two daughters, Melinda Johnson and husband George (Al) of W.Warren and Pamela Cherry and husband, Michael of Durham, NC. She also leaves a brother, Rudolph Kivior of Three Rivers, three cherished grandchildren, Clinton, Carson and Jacob as well as several nieces and nephews. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley F. Machnik. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Park Cemetery in Springfield. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5:00-7:00 pm Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made Shriner's Hospital, Baystate Wing Memorial Hospital, or the Palmer Dialysis Center."