Vera Lizzol, 80, of Seneca, KS, died Monday, June 26, 2006, at Crestview Manor care home, in Seneca.

She was born August 19, 1925, in New York City, the daughter of William and Emilia Mazurkiewicz Wakuluk. She grew up in Manhattan and attended public schools there. Later the family moved to the Bronx. Vera learned to speak Russian from her family, her father being Russian and her mother Polish.

On October 26, 1946, she married Steven Lizzol in the Bronx. They lived there for 15 years before moving to Queens. In April of 1980, they moved to Seneca. Her husband died July 26, 1984. They had a long and wonderful marriage and were very proud of their sons.

A son, Steven Lizzol, Jr., preceded her in death on February 18, 2002.

For several years, Vera worked with Bea Lechner at her daycare center in Seneca, where she enjoyed helping with children. Vera was known as a friendly, cheerful person.

She was a member of the Seneca Memorial Post #7458 of the VFW Auxiliary. She was a former member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in the Bronx. Vera loved to bowl, play bingo, and enjoyed going to the casinos.

She is survived by a son, Matthew of Fort Dodge, IA; a daughter-in-law, Deanna “Dee” Lizzol of Seneca; a brother, Willliam Wakuluk of Lake Ariel, PA; and five grandchildren.

Besides her husband and son, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen and Olga.

A visitation will be held from 7 to 8 PM Wednesday, June 28, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Funeral service will be 11 AM Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Seneca City Cemetery.