Mrs. Constance D. "Connie" Progecene, 76, of Frederick, MD passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Filcare Home. She was the beloved wife of Frank Progecene for 52 years.
Born December 18, 1935 in Leechburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Paul and Edna Skierski Dickson.
Mrs. Progecene was a teacher in PA for 1 year and then taught in Frederick Co. for 2 years. She also worked in extensive services at Penn State University. Connie enjoyed painting, arts and crafts especially sewing . She also played the piano and enjoyed music.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her son Brent F. Progecene and wife Patty of Thurmont; her granddaughter Evvy Progecene; her brother Brian Dickson of MD, her sister Leona Wilson of Amity, PA and a sister-in-law Mary Ann Travaglia and husband Joseph of Leechburg, PA.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick on Friday, June 8, 2012 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be held at the Frederick Church of the Brethren, 201 Fairview Ave. on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 10 AM.
Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the Brethren Disaster Ministries, 601 Main St. New Windsor, MD 21776/ Brethren.org checks should be made payable to Brethren Disaster Ministries or EDF with Constance Progecece in the memo line.