Kaciaryna Puntus — UPDATED
Kaciaryna Puntus, 85, Syracuse, passed away at her home on Aug. 11, 2016.
She was born on Aug. 19, 1930 in Belarus to Staipon and Anna Freshchenko. On June 13, 1949 she married Wasil Puntus who preceded her in 1989. She moved to the Syracuse area in 1982 coming from Chicago. She worked for 14 years at the Syracuse McDonalds retiring at age 72. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Goshen.
She is survived by her two daughters; Jeannie Decker and Mary Poyer, both of Elgin, Ill.; two sons: Victor Puntus, Chicago; and Alex Puntus, Syracuse. Four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one nephew: Wally Freshchenko, Syracuse.
She was also preceded by her brother Victor Freshchenko.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 at the Eastlund Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at at the funeral home. Reverend Silouhan Rolando will officiate. Burial will follow at the Syracuse cemetery.