Obituary of Mary Ann Adomnik

ADOMNIK – Mary Ann (Tatarko), 64, of Altoona, formerly of Twin Rocks, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2021. Born Dec. 9, 1956. Preceded in death by first husband, Bruce Losiewicz; father, George Tatarko, Sr.; and brothers, George “Taddy” Tatarko III; and Dr. Michael Tatarko, Sr.  Survived by loving and devoted husband of 6 years, Rick Adomnik; children, Christopher (Colleen) Losiewicz, David Losiewicz and Amanda (Rory) Szwed. Grandchildren, Olivia, Kevin and Aubrey. Stepchildren, Jennifer (John) Barefoot and son, Dylan; and Richard (Christine) Adomnik. Also survived by mother, Irene Tatarko; siblings, Therese (Bill) Stawarz, Timothy (Nadine) Tatarko; Marina (Chris) Zindash; sister-in-law Lori Tatarko and numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. One of Mary Ann’s greatest gifts were her children, but her grandchildren were the greatest joys of her life. They loved spending time with “Mimi”. She spoiled them. Mary Ann was one of the original members of the Joyful Majority Folk Group at the former St. Charles Catholic Church, Twin Rocks. Most recently she played guitar with her late brother, Mike, with the St. Mary’s Folk Choir. Singing with members of the group gave her great pleasure and something we all miss. One of her proudest achievements was becoming a Nurse Practitioner. She used her gift and healing ability to help those in pain. Most recently those talents were used to help veterans at the James Van Zandt Center in Altoona. Her yearly excursions with her college friends was something she looked forward to every year. An avid Steeler and Penguins fan, she attended Steeler camp every year to get autographs from players with her son and any family member that wanted to go. She was a skilled quilter, giving quilts as gifts to family, friends, and donated them as well to worthwhile causes. She was a passionate flower gardener and loved to pick flowers with her grandchildren. Mary Ann touched many lives in ways we don’t know and the ones we do know are too many to name. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Heaven now has a new angel for their choir. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday and from 10:30-11a.m. on Saturday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Nanty Glo.  Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Nanty Glo, the Rev. Leonard Voytek, celebrant. Committal to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Twin Rocks. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mary Ann’s memory to St. Charles Cemetery Chapel Fund, PO Box 223, Twin Rocks, PA 15960.