Merie Ponczoch, nee Lapetina, beloved wife of John E. Ponczoch; loving mother of Joyce A. (Edward W.) Bittner and Gail A. Ponczoch; cherished grandmother of Jackie A. and Paul E. Bittner; fond sister of Nicholas (Lottie) Lapetina, Joseph (Gene) Nygra and Domenica “Minnie” (the late James) Short, and the late Concetta “Connie” (the late Larry) Riccetti and Anna Lapetina; dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Longtime dedicated volunteer with St. Mary of Providence School. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., from the Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin, at Lawrence, to St. Bellarmine Church. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment Mary Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions directed to The American Red Cross Relief Fund or Masses preferred. Visitation Tuesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. 773-736-2300/www.keymemories.com
