Ann S. Wilson

Ann S. Wilson, 91, of Girard, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Park Vista Retirement Center in Youngstown, Ohio.  She was born August 4, 1921 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph and Julianna (Pawlas) Safranic.  She was an avid swimmer and seamstress and enjoyed traveling.
Ann was a homemaker for most of her life and previously worked at Packard Electric during WWII then later returned to school and obtained her cosmetology license.  She belonged to several senior groups and volunteered at Park Vista for eight years.  She was a member of St. Rose Church in Girard, Ohio.
She is survived by her son Gary (Elizabeth) Wilson, daughters Adrienne (William) Solomon and Sheila (Roger) Vandergriff, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Cathryn Banyon and Phyllis Mikulski, husband and son, James B. Wilson, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM at St. Rose Church.  Arrangements were entrusted to Blackstone Funeral Home.