Obituary of Wanda Duda

Wanda Duda, 94, formally of Utica, and currently of Columbia, SC, Wanda lovingly known as Duda passed away with her family by her side on February 5th, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Columbia, South Carolina. Wanda was born on August 22, 1925 in Fulton, NY, the daughter of the late Mary (Zielinska) and Charles Romas. She was employed for over 33 years at the General Electric Company until her retirement in 1985. She was a member of the West Side Senior Center and Your Neighbors Inc. Wanda was married to the late Edward Duda on May 12, 1945 in Holy Trinity Church in Utica. The two shared a blessed union for 63 years prior to Mr. Duda’s passing in 2009. She is survived by two daughters, Joanne Goldsborough and Deborah and her husband James Riente both of Columbia, SC; One son and his wife, Michael and Marcia Duda of Winter Springs, FL. Her beloved grandchildren Shawn, Maegan, Kaitlyn and Joshua; Her great-grandchildren Abby, Samantha, Lennon and Weston; One brother and his wife, Ted and Stella Romas of Syracuse, NY and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Wanda was predeceased by her son David and his wife Sarah Duda. Visitation will be held on Sunday February 16, 2020 from 6-8PM at the Kowalczyk Funeral Home,1136 Lincoln Avenue, Utica. Mrs. Duda’s funeral service will commence on Monday February 17, 2020 at 10AM at Holy Trinity Church 1206 Lincoln, Avenue, Utica. Burial will take place in Holy Trinity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Lighthouse Hospice Group, 110 Oak Park Dr. Irmo, SC 29063. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Wanda's online memorial page by going to www.kowalczykfuneralhomes.com To send flowers to the family of Wanda Duda, please visit Tribute Store