Florence Savko

A funeral service for Florence P. Savko 89, of Sugar Grove, who died on Saturday in Erie, was held on Thursday ay 10 a.m. at the Emanuel Episcopal Church in Corry. The Rev. Fr. Ronald A. Haziuda, pastor, officiated. Serving as pallbearers for burial in St. Mary’s Orthodox Cemetery were: Michael Kuzma, Nicholas Brunecz, Terry Ewer, Gary Gourley, Ed Sekerak, and Mick Sekerak. The Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Youngsville were in charge of all arrangements.

Florence Savko

Florence P. (Kuzma) Savko, 89, of Sugar Grove, Pa. passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday morning, October 3, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie.

She was born on September 16, 1926 in Columbus, Pa., a daughter to the late Andrew and Anna (Layos) Kuzma. She was a member of St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Corry, Pa. and married her husband George P. Savko on September 11, 1948 in Columbus, Pa. In the late 40’s, Florence worked at Raymonds in Corry. All of her life, she worked on the farm that George and her built, until health reasons prevented her from doing so. A lot of people referred to Florence as “Ma”; she loved that. When she was physically able, she loved mowing the lawn, working outside in the yard and in her flower beds. Florence enjoyed watching football and going to games. Her favorite team was the Buffalo Bills and most recently she was a fan of Peyton Manning. She also enjoyed watching game shows, particularly The Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune. Her pet cats gave her constant companionship, especially Stormie who lay by her as if protecting her when anyone came to the house. One of her favorite activities was going for rides, especially during the fall, looking at the landscape and also looking for wildlife.

Florence is loved and missed by, her son, George Savko and her daughter, Janet Savko, both of Sugar Grove, Pa.; her two grandchildren, JoAnn Savko and Jeff Savko; five greatgrandchildren; a sister, Agnes Kiehart of Spartansburg, Pa. and many nieces and nephews.

Among those with whom Florence will be reunited in heaven are, her husband, George, who passed on October 8, 2002; her parents; her brothers, Michael, John and Paul Kuzma and her sisters, Ann Freeman, Martha Komenda and Alice Demming.

Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at the Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 314 NorthMain Street in Youngsville, from 79 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 327 N. Center Street, Corry, Pa. 16407, at 10 a.m. with the Very Rev. Ronald A. Hazuda, pastor of St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in Corry, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Orthodox Cemetery in Columbus, Pa.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wrightsville VFD,1404 Bull Hill Road, Pittsfield, Pa. 16340 or to Emergycare, 1701 Sassafras Street, Erie, Pa. 16502.