Pauline F. Zelczak, 88, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, March 23, 2014 at Ruffing Family Care Center in Tiffin.

On March 9, 1926 in Jere, WV, she was born to Andrew and Annie (Laya) Pawlus. She married Edward J. Zelczak, Sr. on April 18, 1945 and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by a daughter, Annamarie (Earl Jay) Waller of Findlay; sons, Edward J. Zelczak, Jr, LtCol, USMC, Ret. Of Honolulu, HI; Theodore "Ted" M. Zelczak of Fremont, OH; Paul R. (Carol) Zelczak of Dayton, OH; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers, Theodore, Joseph and Frank Pawlus, and sisters, Mary Slomo, Virginia Suich and Agnes Kupar

Pauline was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and their Altar Rosary Society and Daughter's of Isabella. She was a Nurse's Assistant at Ruffing Family Care Center in Tiffin, for over 25 years, retiring in 1996. Pauline enjoyed handicrafts, gardening, cooking and baking. Her specialty was Polish cooking. She was dedicated to her Catholic faith, which inspired and strengthened her each day. She taught Catechism at St. Mary and volunteered for many other activities at church. Pauline also provided home care assistance for the elderly for over 20 years. She enjoyed motor coach tours to the casinos. Her number one priority in life was her devotion and love to her family, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren

Her mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Gary Walters officiating. A Rosary will be prayed 20 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may visit and share stories with the family on Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 6-8 PM at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.