Palka, Mary Jo (Slocum)

Fairport: Age 32 of Reston, VA passed away on September 10, 2013 at Reston Hospital Center. Predeceased by her father, Lester M. Slocum Jr. Beloved wife of Robert Palka Sr.; devoted mother of Melissa Palka; step-mother and dear friend of Sara (Jim Balinskas) Kent, Robert (Jeanne) Palka Jr., Sandra (Frank) Dugan; loving daughter of Eileen C. Slocum; sister of Carol S. Miller, Douglas, Gilbert and Gordon Slocum. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Mari and Daniel Kent, Samantha, Sydney and Charles Palka, Brooke, Bryce and Gabi Dugan; nieces and nephews. She was a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology as well as The Culinary Institute of America. An accomplished chef, she was employed as an Acquisition Consultant by Pardus, Inc.

Graveside Service, Saturday 11 AM at White Haven Memorial Park. Donations in her memory may be made no a charity of your choice.