Mary Kardy Popielarz a resident of Oswego Town was called to rest on August 25, 2019 at age 105.

Born May 21, 1914 in Kolbuszowa, Poland to Piotr and Anna Kardys, she is the last of six children. She married and came to the United States in 1947. In her 105 years she has lived a generous life full of love, strength and determination to make a better life for her family. She was an avid cook and baker. One could always find her toying in the kitchen making her famous pierogis and her mouthwatering homemade rolls. Mary loved tending her gardens and her thumb was as green as they come. Her beautiful peonies were her delight to gaze upon and smell. She was an active participant at St. Stephen's Church giving countless hours volunteering and instilling in her family the importance of God, hard work, and helping each other. She was a proud member of the St. Stephen's Rosary Society. Mary loved to play cards, listen to polka music, and was a long time member of the Oswego Town and Oswego City Senior Citizens as well as the Polish Women's Club.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Stanislaw (Steve) Popielarz in 1980. She is survived by her daughter Anna (Richard) Moody and her son Stanley Popielarz, along with her grandchildren Scot Moody, Christine (Edward) Carney, and Jennifer (Dennis) Quill, her two great grandchildren Grace & Anna Moody along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held 10AM Thursday at Christ the Good Shepherd at St. Stephen's Church, Niagara Street Oswego. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held 4-7PM Wednesday at the Nelson Funeral Home, 11 W. Albany St. Oswego.

Donations can be made to a charity of one's choice.