The Virginian-Pilot
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              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, October 31, 1996            TAG: 9610310257
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B5   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: GREENFIELD, MASS.                 LENGTH:   23 lines

STELLA R. BURNISKE

Stella ``Stosh'' R. (Kosinski) Burniske, 74, of the 100 block of Montague City Road, died Oct. 29, 1996, in Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Edward W. Burniske; sons, Edward W. Jr. of Pittsfield, Mass., and Ronald L. of Virginia Beach; daughters, Joan E. LaPierre of Shelburne Falls, Mass., and Diane M. Adams of Merrimack, N.H.; brothers, Frank J. Kosinski of San Diego and Mr. Constanty ``Connie'' Kosinski of Holland, Mass.; 10 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

A liturgy of Christian burial will be observed todayfrom the Holy Trinity Church, 133 Main St., Greenfield, at 11:30 a.m. with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Greenfield. The family will receive guests at McCarthy Funeral Home, Greenfield, at 10:45 a.m. prior to the church service. It is suggested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be directed to the Holy Trinity Church, in care of its pastor, the Rev. Fr. Franklin Darling, 133 Main St., Greenfield, Mass. 01301 in Mrs. Burniske's name.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB