Barbara Sylvia Ziarkowski, 81, of Peoria, AZ passed away peacefully with family members by her side on Dec, 5, 2016. Sylvia was born in Buffalo, NY on December 2nd, 1935 and was a graduate of Kensington High School. She moved to the Phoenix area in 1983, where she worked until retiring from the Target Corporation after 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Harry, of 48 years, Son, Michael , Brother-in-laws; Robert Wawrzyniak and Ronald Cywinski, and Nephew; Charles Cywinski. Sylvia is survived by her two children John and Judy; her grandchildren; Shelby, Jeremy and Sahvannah, Her sisters, brothers, and in-laws; Christine, Marty, Gloria, Susan, Nancy, Tom, David and Richard as well as many nieces and nephews. She loved spending time with her family, traveling, and her favorite hobby, bingo. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tues., Dec. 13, 2016 at St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 N 111th Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351.