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Portrait of Anna Walchonski
In loving memory of Mimi

Anna Walchonski

February 3, 1928 – May 13, 2024
Lived 96 years
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
"Remembering Mimi: A Life Well-Lived, Forever in Our Hearts"
Life story

The amazing Anna N. Walchonski was born in Centralia, PA and was the daughter of the late John and Julia (Erdock) Nottage. Anna was married for almost 73 years to the love of her life, the late Charles Walchonski. Anna was a faithful member of St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Church, the Ladies Auxiliary and choir and best known for her delicious pierogies and halupki. She worked for the First National Bank in Centralia and Union Bank & Trust in Bethlehem. She also worked for Durkee Foods, Just Born Candies and was a bridal consultant in the Bethlehem area. Anna supported many groups at St. Anne Church in Bethlehem and was an active volunteer at New Bethany Ministries for over 20 years.

Anna was known as Mia, Mimi and Mima and adored by her 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and held a special place in her heart over the years for all her grand-animals.

Mimi always filled everyone's hearts with joy. Every visit with Mimi was special, and she never failed to make you laugh.

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Family milestones in gold, history for context

1928
Born February 3
1929
Anna was 1 when the stock market crashed on Black Tuesday
1935
Anna was 7 when Parker Brothers released Monopoly
1947
Anna was 19 when Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
1958
Anna was 30 when the Hula Hoop craze swept the country
1969
Anna was 41 when "Sesame Street" debuted
1974
Anna was 46 when Richard Nixon resigned the presidency
1981
Anna was 53 when MTV began broadcasting
1995
Anna was 67 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film
2004
Anna was 76 when Facebook was launched
2010
Anna was 82 when Instagram was launched
2024
Passed away May 13, age 96
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