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Thursday, March 15, 2018

Obituary: Florence Zapalowski, 93, of Ulysses


Florence Zapalowski, 93, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in her home.  Born November 8, 1924, at home in Cooper Township, Montour County, PA, she was the daughter of Joseph and Katherine Oshetski Scisly.  Her mother and father died when Florence was very young and she was raised in an orphanage in Harrisburg.  She was married to Casmir “Casey” Zapalowski, who predeceased her.  Florence was employed by Trico Windshield Wipers in Buffalo from 1949 until her retirement in 1989.  She was a member of Queen of Martyrs Church in Cheektowaga, NY and St. Bibiana Catholic Church in Galeton.  Surviving are:  a sister, Anna M. Lewis of Ulysses;  a brother, Joseph Scisly of North Hollywood, CA;  nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Stanley Scisly;  and a sister, Mary Scisly.  Friends may call at St. Bibiana Catholic Church, Galeton, PA on Monday, March 19, 2018 from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 AM.  The Rev. Joseph V. Dougherty will be the Celebrant.  Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg, PA.  Memorials may be made to Ulysses Library, P.O. Box 316, Ulysses, PA 16948.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.