Anna Stek

Peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at age 87, from complications of ESRD. Predeceased by son, Stanley; ex-husband, Walter; siblings, Mario Majewski and Roma Narkiewicz; and parents, Andrew and Anastasia Majewski. Survived by her daughter, Mary Stek; nieces, Stacey, Rebekah and Hanna; and nephew, Jackson. Born at sunrise on April 10, 1936, in Uscie Zielone, Poland to Andrej Majewski and Anastazja Majewska. Anna was named Aney, then in the States, changed it to Anna. She was one of 4 children, half-sister, Roma, brother, Marian and sister, Mary. In April 1940, when Anna was 4 years of age, her life would change. Russia destroyed her village and 80% of the Majewski family. The Soviets sent 1.7 million of Poles to Siberia, Russia. In April 1943, 500 children and 59 caregivers, victims of the Soviet deportations, reached the Union of South Africa at the invitation of the Prime Minister, Jan Smuts. Anna’s sister, Mary, was an infant and did not make the journey and passed away. Anna, her mother, brother and older sister would have a new life in South Africa. Anna told the stories of peace and happiness in Africa. In 1950, Anna’s father, Andrew, sent for his family from Rexon, England where they were all reunited. Anna then went to a catholic school in Rexon where she enjoyed skating, playing basketball and making memories. Then, in 1953, there was a choice to move to Australia, where she had family, or America. Anna and family moved to Syracuse, NY in 1953 where she met her husband and married at 17 to Walter Stek. They had a son, Stanley in 1956, then adopted their daughter, Mary, in 1963. Anna gained her US citizenship on March 3, 1959 through unwavering hard work including night school. Anna worked for Syracuse China and Dey Brothers. Her parents went back to Poland to live in 1970 and Anna and her family moved to Rochester, NY in the Clifford Avenue area, then to Gates, NY. She worked at Bausch and Lomb for a short time then took a job at Eastman Kodak. Time went on with life’s changes and Anna moved to Boynton Beach, FL for 20 years. In 2003, Anna lost her kidney function and went on dialysis. Tragically in 2013, Anna lost her son, Stanley and moved home to be with her daughter for 10 years. Mary and Anna made amazing memories from 2013 to 2023 in the Charlotte area on Lake Ontario. Anna made many new friends, especially her neighbor, Kathy. Anna was well loved by all. She absolutely loved her dialysis family and was spending a lot of time crocheting blankets and hats. Anna was surrounded by her family, nieces, Stacey and Rebekah, daughter, Mary and her friend, Kathy as well as her dear family friend, Terry. She did not want to leave her daughter in the end. Please love your parents and hug them, be patient with them and don’t question them. Give them the love and patience they deserve when they age. Fly on angels’ wings, Mom. I love you. Your daughter, Mary. Private service and interment at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Kidney Fund.

Anna Stek

April 10, 1936 - November 4, 2023