Mary Ann Backiel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Ann Backiel (North Adams, Massachusetts), who passed away on July 11, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Mary had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Mary may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Walter Komuniecki and Agnes Komuniecki; her spouse Mitchie Backiel; her children, Mark, Matthew and Martha Kane; and her grandchildren, Hannah Backiel, Brennan Kane and Alex Backiel. She was also cherished by her siblings and cousins.