MOHAWK - Mary Panko Zito, age 88, formerly of 26 W. Main St., Mohawk, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014, at Sitrin Health Care Center, New Hartford. She was born on January 28, 1926, in Herkimer, the daughter of Charles and Nancy (Kulczyka) Panko, and graduated from Mohawk High School in 1944. Mary was married to Jack D. Zito on August 6, 1949, in Mohawk. He died on June 19, 1994. She owned and operated Mohawk Home Service with her husband, Jack, from 1948 to 1966. They later owned and operated the Mohawk Village Market from 1968 to 1989. Mary and Jack retired to the beautiful Florida Keys where they enjoyed many good times with family and friends. She was a great cook and enjoyed swimming, boating and spending time in the sun. Survivors include her stepson, Jack B. Zito; two grandchildren, Thomas B. and Jack E. Zito; and several nieces and nephews, including Chuck Panko, Jr., and his wife, Maria, of W. Frankfort. She was predeceased by her sisters, Stella Potzner and Molly Whitney, and her brothers, Russell, Rudy and Charles Panko. Mary's graveside service will be later this spring at a time and date to be announced at Mohawk Cemetery. In keeping with Mary's wishes, there are no scheduled calling hours at this time. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Mary, or add to her online memorial, may go to: www.applegateandday.com The family wishes to thank the staff at Sitrin Health Care Center for their kindness, excellent care and compassion towards Mary during her stay. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Sitrin Health Care Center, 2050 Tilden Avenue, PO Box 1000, New Hartford, NY 13413-1000, or Ilion Ambulance Fund, Central Fire Station, Ilion, NY 13357, or Mohawk Fire Department, 28 Columbia St., Mohawk, NY 13407. Mary's services were prearranged and entrusted to the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home's newly reopened location, at 102 West St., Ilion, NY.