Barbara Jane Sostakowski, 77, of 19 Cherry Street, Bradford, passed away, Friday, August 27, 2021, at Olean General Hospital, with her family by her side.
Born August 7, 1944, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late William F. and Beatrice (Corwin) Ferris. She was a 1962 graduate of Bradford High School.
On April 16, 1966 in St. Bernard Church, she married Carl H. Sostakowski who survives.
Janie had been employed at Tops Markets as a clerk for over 28 years.
Janie was a former member of the East End Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her husband, Carl of 55 years are two sons, Michael (Sue) Sostakowski, and Joseph (Mary) Sostakowski, all of Bradford, three grandchildren, Zacharey (Amanda) Sostakowski, Rebecca Frank, and Hunter Sostakowski, three great grandchildren, Alexis Frank, Anthony Frank, and Adelynne Sostakowski,and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Janie was preceded in death by her parents, and and one brother John W. "Bill" Ferris.
Friends will be received on Wednesday September 1, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave. at 7:00 pm funeral services will be held with Pastor Terri Niver of the First Wesleyan Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
For those not able to attend in person this service will be live streamed at 7:00pm via this link: https://bit.ly/3kqKDRX
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the Special Olympics, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed, and to live stream this service go to www.hollenbeckcahill.com