Sylvia Mendel

Mrs. Sylvia (Kus) Mendel, 90, of 11 Manners Ave., Adams, died on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Williamstown Commons. She was born in Maple Heights, Ohio on January 18, 1924, the daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Houska) Kus. She attended schools in Ohio and graduated from Maple Heights High School in 1942. Immediately following graduation, Mrs. Mendel went to work for the Rationing Board until 1945. She then worked from 1945 to 1948 as a medical receptionist for the Veterans Administration in Cleveland, OH. She moved to Adams after her marriage in 1948 and worked briefly for the Adams Super Market until the birth of her children. When her children were in school, Mrs. Mendel was employed at the former Signet Club, Adams and the former W.B. Plunkett Hospital, Adams. She then went to the former Budd Paper Co., Adams in 1967 and retired from its predecessor, James River Paper Co., in 1991 after 22 ½ years of service. While working Mrs. Mendel was always involved directly with the public. After her retirement, Sylvia spent winters in Florida with her daughter and Son-in-Law. She was a communicant of the Parish of St. John Paul II at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. She was a member of the Polish National Alliance, Adams and had enjoyed helping them in the Kitchen during their dinner dances and especially during their summer picnics. She enjoyed going to the Casino and Horse Racing. Her husband, Michael "Mickey" Mendel, whom she married on October 16, 1948, died on January 9, 1994. She is survived by, 1 Daughter – Michelle Peat and her Husband Wilfred of Port St. Lucie, FL; 2 Sons – Michael Mendel of Savoy and John Mendel of Adams, with whom she made her home. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by 4 brothers, James, John, Frank and Joseph Kus. The funeral will be on Thursday, July 3, at 9:00AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00AM in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, celebrated by Rev. Tomasz Gorny. Burial will be at a later date at the convenience of the family. Calling hours are Wednesday from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the funeral home. The family requests the omission of flowers and suggests memorial donations be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires, 877 South St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 or Elder Services of Berkshire County, 66 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201.