Josephine Lawniczak

February 26, 1918 - December 20, 2020

Josephine Clara Lawniczak, 102, died peacefully on December 20, 2020. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 26, 1918 to Michael and Apolonia (Mosiniak) Szymanoski. Josephine graduated from Notre Dame High School. She was very involved with several of the Catholic War Vets women's auxiliaries in Toledo, and was deeply devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mother and her Catholic faith. Josephine retired from Surface Combustion, where she worked for over 25 years. She enjoyed crafting needlepoint on plastic canvas. Josephine is survived by her sons Tom (Joyce) and Jonathan (Koleen) Lawniczak, her daughter in law Beth Lawniczak; grandchildren Mark, Annette, Jay (Jena), Maeve and Olivia Lawniczak; her great grandchildren Justin, Amanda, Jack and Joshua Lawniczak. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edward, her son Michael, sisters Clara and Theresa, brothers Joseph, Sam, Dominic and Al. The family wishes to acknowledge Ray Spychala and his family for their loyal and loving friendship for Josephine. A special thank you to the staff at Eleanor Jennings nursing home for their exceptional care and love. There will be a private family funeral Mass celebrated at Little Flower Church. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Masks and social distancing are required. Please leave a condolence message for the family at CoyleFuneralHome.com.