Obituary of BARBARA K. SZOSTAKOWSKI

South Woodstock, CT -Barbara K. Szostakowski, 61, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at UMASS University Campus Worcester after an illness. Barbara was born November 7,1953 in Lowville, NY. She is the daughter of the late Rev. Arnold J and the late Dorothy E (Hubbard) Pedersen. She is survived by her husband of 30 years Paul Szostakowski ; one sister: Nancy Kosinski of CT and three brothers: Ralph Pedersen of NH, Charles Pedersen of MA, John Pedersen of MA; Several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister, Maggie Garren. Barbara received her B.A. in fine arts from Regis college . She was employed by the Town of Thompson as a Administrative Assistant at the Thompson Public Library for the past 20 years Barbara loved her husband and their dogs dearly. She was an avid reader but most of all she cherished time spent with Paul and her family. After cremation a celebration of Barbara's life will be announced at a later date . In lieu of flowers donations to Second Chance Animal shelter 372 N. Main St. N. Brookfield Ma 01535 Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel 33 Schofield Ave. Dudley is assisting with arrangements www.bartelfuneralhome.com