Carol A. Lokietek, 76, of Forestville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Sunday, May 17, 2015. She was born in Dunkirk on January 14, 1939, the daughter of the late Paul and Genevieve (Rys) Styborski.
She was a graduate of the former Cardinal Mindszenty, Class of 1956. She worked as a Floor Manager for the former Bargain Barn Fredonia and also at one time worked for the former Buffalo Press, Twin Fair and Hills Department Stores. She was a member of Family Church, Fredonia, where her son pastors and she served faithfully in the hospitality department ensuring there was coffee and snacks after Sunday morning services. Mrs. Lokietek was an avid reader, enjoyed her cats, birds, listening to polkas and bragging on her grandchildren. She had a compassionate heart and her conversations will be missed at family church gatherings.
Survivors include her husband Richard J. Lokietek of Forestville, whom she married November 17, 1962, in the former St. Hedwig's RC Church, Dunkirk, two daughters, Amy (Charles) Restivo, of Forestville, Ann (Brian) Aldrich, of Sheridan, two sons Rev. Michael (Nancy) Lokietek, of Fredonia, Matthew (Christie) Lokietek, of Cherry Creek, two brothers, Richard (Beverly) Styborski, of Fredonia, Paul (Judy) Styborski, of Havelock, NC and an adopted sister, Gail Darling (Larry) Goins, of Odessa, TX. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Christine (Matthew) Walker, Stephanie (Bradley) Hofert, Kelsey, Lindsey, Syd-ney and Gabrielle Aldrich, Natalie, Sarah, Audrey, Caleb and Lydia Lokietek, two great-grandchildren Hannah and Sophia Walker and many nieces, nephews & friends.
Friends are invited to call at the Family Church, 45 Lakeview Avenue, Fredonia on Friday, May 22 from 4:00-7:00 PM, from where A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 23 at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Michael Lokietek, son of the deceased, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Family Church, 45 Lakeview Avenue, Fredonia, NY 14063. Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.
To post condolences, go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
By the Observer
