Ann Cosminski, 99, formerly of Taylor, died Tuesday morning at the Forest City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of Stephen Cosminski Sr. who died on April 1, 2000. The couple had been married 53 years at the time of Steve’s passing. Born in Scranton, Ann was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Mynyk Ambrozy. Educated in Scranton and Taylor schools, she was a member of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, Scranton and formerly of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Taylor. Ann was an Army wife for over 25 years, a Riverside Vikings fan, had been employed as a seamstress for Hy-Grade Pants, Taylor and was known for her cookie making along with sharing her treats, especially at Christmas. Ann is survived by two sons, Philip Cosminski and wife Mary, Dalton, Gregory Cosminski and wife Shannon, Ponte Vedra, FL, daughter in law Joanne Cosminski, Silverdale, PA., five grandchildren; Samuel Cosminski, Mary Elizabeth Cosminski, Connor Mailen, Susan Bassett and Stephen Cosminski III and wife Collette, two great grandchildren; Cora Bassett and Cooper Cosminski. She was predeceased by one son, Stephen Cosminski Jr and an infant brother, Wasyl Ambrozy. A Memorial Liturgy will be celebrated in St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, Scranton, at a date and time to be announced. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery with her husband Stephen after the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions are raised. Arrangements have been entrusted under the care and direction of the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, West Scranton. Condolences may be left on the funeral home website and Facebook page.
