Anna Kosciolek

Anna Kosciolek (née Hunczak), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, in Clifton, New Jersey, at the age of 98.

Born on February 11, 1928, in Brunary, Poland, Anna was the daughter of Andriy and Melania Hunczak. On September 8, 1957, she married the love of her life, Jan Kosciolek. In 1963, Anna and Jan immigrated to Clifton, New Jersey, where they put down roots and built a home that would become the heart of their family for generations.

Anna was a devoted and loving mother to her daughters, Mary Ewing and her husband Mizell, Helen Habura and her husband, Bogdan, and Daria Kosciolek. Her family was the center of her life, and she took great pride in the generations that followed her. She was a loving grandmother to John Karlak and his wife, Angelica; Michael Karlak and significant other, Sabrina; Erik Habura and his wife Allison; Cassandra Habura and her husband Matthew; and Alexander Habura and his wife Cassandra. She was also a proud great-grandmother to Corin Karlak, Nicole Karlak, Maksym Habura, Mykyta Habura, Nicholas Coughlin, and Noah Coughlin. Her love, wisdom, and traditions will continue to live on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Anna was a hardworking woman who worked in various jobs with her last being at Betmar Hat Co. in Passaic, New Jersey. She retired to embrace the role of a full-time grandmother devoting her time and love by becoming a cherished presence in their daily lives. She took pride in her work and was known for her many talents, including sewing, embroidery, gardening and cooking. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, keeping up with political news, and expressing her creativity through the beautiful things she made by hand. Her cooking and the traditions she lovingly maintained were an important part of her family's life and Ukrainian heritage.

A woman of deep faith, Anna was an active and devoted member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. She enthusiastically participated in Ukrainian cultural events and was a valued member of the St. Nicholas Senior Citizens Club and was one of the church's “pierogi ladies”. Through her faith, service, and involvement in the church community, Anna maintained a strong connection to her Ukrainian roots and helped preserve the customs and traditions that meant so much to her.

Anna will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her strong work ethic, her faith, and her love of Ukrainian culture and traditions. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of family, perseverance, and love that will continue through the many lives she touched.

She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Though she is no longer with us, her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her.

Вічная пам’ять — May her memory be eternal.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Parastas service at 7:00 p.m., at Marrocco Memorial Chapel, 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, beginning at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic.