It is with profound regret that we let you know of the falling asleep of our beloved sister in Christ, Karen Wasieczko, who was a beacon of light and a pillar of strength at St. George for so many, many, many years. She was a trusted friend to us all. May her memory be eternal.
O God of spirits and of all flesh, Who hast trampled down death and overthrown the Devil, and given life to Thy world, do Thou, the same Lord, give rest to the souls of Thy departed servants in a place of brightness, a place of refreshment, a place of repose, where all sickness, sighing, and sorrow have fled away. Pardon every transgression which they have committed, whether by word or deed or thought. For Thou art a good God and lovest mankind; because there is no man who lives yet does not sin, for Thou only art without sin, Thy righteousness is to all eternity, and Thy word is truth.
For Thou are the Resurrection, the Life, and the Repose of Thy servants who have fallen asleep, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever unto ages of ages. Amen.
Karen K Wasieczko passed on May 28, 2026, at the age of 71, beloved daughter of the late Walter and Katherine (nee Klym) Wasieczko, dear sister of Kevin Wasieczko, sister-in-law of Dawn Calorico, loving aunt of Melissa (David), Amanda (Kirk), and Tyler (Natalie) Wasieczko. Also survived by several cousins.
Family and friends may call on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 4-7 pm at the St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1073 Saunders Settlement Road (Rt. 31), Lewiston, NY. Funeral Services will be held at the church on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10 am. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd. PO Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14240, or St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church.
Born and grew up in Tonawanda, NY. Karen dedicated her life to education and service. She taught English as a Second Language at both the University of Kentucky and the University at Buffalo, helping students from diverse backgrounds find confidence and success through language learning. In 1985, she returned to teaching Spanish in Restoff, New York, continuing her lifelong passion for languages and cultural education.
Beginning in 1988, Karen devoted more than twenty years to teaching ESL within the Buffalo Public Schools system at School 76 and Mackowski Early Childhood Center, where she touched countless lives with her patience, kindness, and dedication to her students. In addition to her teaching career, Karen served as a librarian at the Erie County Public Library’s City of Tonawanda branch.
Karen found joy and friendship through the knitting group at the City of Tonawanda Public Library and was deeply involved in her faith and community service. She proudly served as the past vice president of the Hellenic Orthodox Senior Citizens and was an active and devoted member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church.
Karen will be remembered for her generosity, intellect, warmth, and unwavering commitment to helping others. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, education, and faith that will continue to inspire all who knew her.
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