WORCESTER___Mary H. (Astukewicz) Samko, 97, of Worcester, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010 in Radius Healthcare Center of Worcester, 119 Providence St. Her husband, Alphonse Samko died in 1998. She leaves two sons, Raymond Samko and Philip Samko and his wife, Catherine, all of Worcester; a grand-daughter, Bernadette Samko of Santa Cruz, CA; nephews and nieces. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Joseph and Anastasia (Iwanczyk) Astukewicz.
Mrs. Samko was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. She was a member of Vernon Hill Post 435, American Legion Auxiliary and a member of Southern Worcester Cabane 1113, 40 & 8.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, March 27 from HENRY-DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward St., with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, March 26, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Vernon Hill Post American Legion Auxiliary, 267 Providence St., Worcester, MA 01607, or to Our Lady of Czestochowa Memorial Fund, 34 Ward St., Worcester, MA 01610