Mary J. Kraiosky 1961-2023

Mary was born Dec. 4, 1961, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Florence Shopinsky Kraiosky, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1980 graduate of Chaney High School. She worked as a receptionist at Global Business Supply (GBS) for 20 years and was nicknamed “the voice of GBS.” During her time with GBS, Mary was instrumental in planning many events and was embraced by all in the GBS family.

Mary was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica. She was a devout Roman Catholic and her faith and her family were very important to her.

She enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting and especially photography. Her food, baked goods, crafts and photos were cherished and appreciated by many.

Mary leaves to cherish her memory, her three sisters, Donna Traichal of Austintown, with whom she shared her home, Marcia (Jeff) Powell of Youngstown and Judy (John) Graff of Poland; and a brother, Michael (Janet) Kraiosky of North Lima. Mary shared a special relationship with her niece, Christine Traichal O’Hara and her husband, Dan O’Hara; great-nephew, Vincent (Victoria) Wiseman; great-niece, Naomi Wiseman; great-nephew and godson, Nathan Wiseman; and her great-great-nephew, who was her pride and joy, Mark Wiseman. She also leaves many other nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A sister, Francine Kraiosky, preceded Mary in death.

Mary will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Family and friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown.

Funeral services will begin at 9:15 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at the funeral home, and will continue with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mount Carmel Ave., Youngstown.

Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.

Mary’s family suggests memorial contributions be made to either Easterseals or Akron Children’s Hospital, in Mary’s memory. Both organizations were very near and dear to Mary and she greatly appreciated how both organizations helped some of her loved ones develop and thrive.

Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view and share this obituary and to send condolences to Mary’s family.

(special notice)