Mary Banda (Nee Damian), age 83, May 20, 2010. Beloved mother of Janet (Michael Lapko) Damian, Patricia Mortens and John (Stephany) Damian. Grandmother of Nick and Mark Pietraniec, Andrew, Daniel and Erik Mortens and John Jr. and Jesseca Damian. Great grandmother of Eli, McKenzie and Cassie. Sister of George (Corky) Banda and the late Simon Banda. Sister-in-law of Aurelia Banda. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and 'Studio Family'.

Visitation Monday (May 24, 2010) 2-9pm with a 7:30pm Evening Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (bet. Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In state Tuesday (May 25, 2010) 9:30am until 10am Funeral at Sts. Peter & Paul Romanian Orthodox Church, 750 N. Beech Daly (between Ford Rd and Cherry Hill). Family suggests donations to Sts. Peter and Paul or D.A.V.