Mary "Betty" Luczka

Mary “Betty” Luczka, 97, of Camillus, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at The Centers at St. Camillus. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she graduated from Vocational High School. Betty was employed as a telephone operator for 20 years before retiring from McMillan Book Company in 1963. She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church and loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Marie Schneid; sister, Rita Svoboda; and first husband, Philip Lombardo.

Surviving are her husband of 59 ½ years, John; daughter, Janet (Michael) Fedor of Indiana; son, Stephen (Cindy) Luczka of Pennellville; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Saturday, June 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. We will be following the NYS guidelines regarding capacity and social distancing. Face coverings are required.

A funeral Mass will follow at 12 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, Camillus. Betty will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, 5600 W. Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031.