Pauline D. Partyka

FORESTVILLE: Pauline D. Partyka, 96, of Lodi Street, Forestville, passed away Monday, December 4th, 2023 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, comfortably in the presence of her family.

She was born in the former Village of Forestville on October 7, 1927, the daughter of the late Albion and Beatrice (Church) White.

She was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1946 and worked as a Certified Nurses Aide for the former JN Adam Developmental Center, Perrysburg, for 20 years retiring in the 1980’s. Pauline previously worked as a Dietary Aide for Pine Valley Central School and raised strawberries having a roadside stand at Balcom’s Corners.

She traveled to Egypt, China and Israel with her late husband in the early 1980’s. Pauline enjoyed quilting, doing puzzles and researching family history.

Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Bittner, of Westfield; four sons Joseph Partyka, of Forestville; John Partyka, of Crossville, TN; Michael Partyka, of Forestville; James Partyka, of Forestville; three sisters, Marjorie Pazda, of Forestville; Dorothy Snock, of Silver Creek; Barbara Schulenberg, of Dunkirk; and a brother, Nelson White, of Friendswood, TX. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.

Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband John A. Partyka, whom she married in 1948 and who died May 16, 1985, a sister Caroline Woodward and a great grandson Aiden Partyka.

Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Friday morning from 11 AM to 1 PM, from where Funeral Services will follow at 1 PM, with Rev. David Watson, pastor of the Sheridan United Methodist Church, officiating. Private Interment will be Villenova Cemetery, Town of Villenova.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Forestville Fire Department, Inc. PO Box 299, Forestville, NY 14062. To post condolences or memories go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneral home.com.