FORMER COMMISSIONER OF DISTRICT 8
ANNA JASIONOWSKI PASSES AWAY

McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania - On Friday, September 18, 2009, Anna L. Jasionowski passed away peacfully with her family by her side. Anna was the wife of the late Joseph, Mother of the late Joseph Jr., Thomas (Gail) and Irene (Paul) Nickel. She was a grandmother of seven, great-grandmother  to 11 and great-great grandmother to 4.

Anna was very active in the Polish National Alliance. She served as Secretary of Lodge 615 for 38 years, and President of Council 146 for 40 years. Anna was elected as Lady Commissioner of District 8 for one term in 1967-1971. She was a delegate to many PNA Conventions and was Chairwoman for the National Convention that was held in Pittsburgh in 1971. Anna also hosted the first Debutante Ball in District 8. She was a member of the President's Club for numerous years for signing up many new members to the PNA. Anna was honored at the Denver Colorado convention as the oldest person attending. Her daughter Irene Nickel is currently the Lady Commissioner of District 8.

Anna loved to garden, dining out and traveling. Her greatest trip is to Rome Italy, where she had the opportunity to visit with the Pope.