Lucille Ann Zajac

Struthers - Lucille Ann Zajac, 91, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House with her daughter, Elaine and grandson, Joey by her side. 

Lucille was born September 21, 1933 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late George and Susan (Chismar) Winsen.

She graduated from The Rayen School in Youngstown and was a lifelong resident of Struthers. 

Before retiring Lucille worked for Woolco Department Store in Boardman. 

She was a member of Christ Our Savior Parish at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Struthers. 

Lucille was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 

Lucille is survived by two children, her daughter, Elaine M. Calabrette of Struthers; her son, Joseph (Darla Dellick) Zajac of Poland; two grandchildren, Joseph Calabrette of Youngstown, and Joshua (fiancée Heather Sakara) Calabrette of Struthers; a great-grandson, Lincoln Calabrette; a brother, Thomas (Bernadette) Winsen of Poland, OH; a sisters Susan Stevens of Canfield, OH, and brother-in-law, George Davidson of Charlotte, NC; and sister-in-law, Sally Winsen of Boardman, OH; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Besides her parents, Lucille is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Edward F. Zajac, Sr., whom she married on May 14, 1955 and died July 30, 2014; a son, Edward F. Zajac, Jr.; four siblings, Doris Davidson George Winsen, Edward Winsen, and Sr. Theresa Winsen; a sister-in-law, Phil Winsen; and brother-in-law, Bill Stevens.

There will be a memorial service on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Cemetery Chapel, 3900 Villa Marie Road in Lowellville with Deacon Paul Lisko officiating. 

Arrangements are being handled by Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, 11 Spring Street in Struthers. 

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and condolences with Lucille's family.