Rita Jane Aponik (1936 - 2002)Rita Jane Aponik (nee Lesicki), age 66, of Philadelphia, on Sept. 25, 2002, beloved wife of Henry J. Aponik, loving mother of Cynthia M. Aponik, of Phila., and Stephen E. Aponik and his wife Christlne M., of Phila., dear grandmother of Stephen J. Aponik; also survived by her dear sister Anna Malkowski.
Relatives and friends are invited to her life celebration Mon. Sept. 30 at St. Martha's R.C. Church, from 9:15 to 10 A.M. followed by her Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. Interment, Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations in Rita's memory to Mesothelioma Applied Research, 1609 Garden St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Family Service by John F. Givnish of Academy Road. Tel. 215-281-0100. "A Life Celebration Home".
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, Sept. 27, 2002.