AUBURN | Lottie M. Spoto, 98, of Locust Street, widow of John Spoto, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Auburn Community Hospital. Born in Auburn, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Ziemba Janas. Lottie was a communicant of St. Hyacinth Church and a member of the Polish Falconettes, where she was active in all their functions, including the fish dinners. She was a former employee of Dunn and McCarthy Co. and was employed by General Electric Co., until her retirement. She was an avid golfer and member of Highland Park Golf Club. She was an avid bowler and was involved in crocheting, knitting and cooking. Surviving are her daughter, Grace Ann Brill, of Auburn; her son, John (Marsha) Spoto, of Pittsford; her grandchildren, Karen Franczek (Geno), David Brill (Amy), Laurie King, Kali, Jamie, Margo, Sarah, Stephanie, Johnnie Spoto; great-grandchildren, Ashley King, Travis Brill, Jenna Stevens, Tanner Brill and Madison Stevens; two sister-in-laws, Carmen and Arlene Spoto and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Lottie was predeceased by her husband, John; an infant son, James; her sisters, Frieda Lane, Stephanie Gabak, Helen Sofinski and Stella P. Kott and her brother, Stanley Janas. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Nicpon Funeral Home, 235 State St. and a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in St. Hyacinth Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Lottie may be made to the charity of the donor's choice . Lottie was very special to her family. She was a strong, independent woman. She lived her life to the fullest and touched the lives of many. She was happiest when she was surrounded by her family and friends. Lottie will be missed by all who knew her. As she taught us “Na zdrowe.�
