Mrs. Jane W. Ziemba

Mrs. Jane W. (Doktor) Ziemba, of 45 Main St. Dalton, Massachusetts, died Thursday morning, October 24, 2013 at the age of 81 at Hillcrest Commons in Pittsfield. Born in Adams on May 22, 1932, Jane was a long time resident there. She was the daughter of late Joseph and Veronica (Bieniek) Doktor. Living on Fisk St, Jane attended Adams schools, graduating from Adams Memorial High School in 1951. Growing up, Jane exhibited a number of talents. She was an excellent tap dancer, appearing in professional shows, and loved horseback riding and playing the piano. On May 24, 1952, Jane married Raymond O'Neil from Westfield, Massachusetts with whom she was a devoted wife until his death on Sept. 16, 1979. During that time, Jane studied and graduated from the Beauty Culture Program at C.H. McCann Technical School in 1969. She pursued her career as a beautician and worked at Lori-Els Beauty Salon in Adams for several years where she made many lifelong friends and fond memories. On December 3, 1983, Jane married Edward Ziemba of Pittsfield where the couple took residence until Edward's death on June 16, 1992. During this time, Jane and Ed enjoyed following their favorite polka bands and polka dancing with their dear friends and family. Although having no children of her own, Jane was deeply involved in the lives of her nieces, nephews and cousins and cherished family time together full of laughter, Polish food, practical jokes and music. Following the death of her second husband, Jane returned to Adams and dedicated her time working with special needs students at C.T. Plunkett Elementary School where she was as a teacher's aide. She was a communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Cheshire. For fun, Jane would meet up with a group of "regulars" for coffee at the local McDonalds. Jane spent her later years making new friends, joking and spreading joy at Sugar Hill in Dalton, Massachusetts. She is survived by her sister, Judith Zradi of Novi, Michigan, several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Jane Ziemba was a unique woman whose love and laughter will be forever missed. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30th, at 8:45 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Cheshire, celebrated by Rev. David R. Raymond, Pastor. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Adams Ambulance Service, 185 Columbia St. Adams, MA 01220. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com

Mrs. Jane W. Ziemba

May 22, 1932 - October 24, 2013