METHUEN – Pamela Koscielniak passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on June 29, 2024, after a long illness. She is now dancing with her beloved husband of 43 years, Edwin Koscielniak, in heaven.

Pamela is survived by her daughter Joy Berg and her husband Robert, daughter Susan Evans and her partner Jeff Evans, daughter Cynthia Zorn and her husband Daniel, son James Koscielniak and his wife Catherine. In addition, she leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  Pamela was predeceased by her sisters, Linda Joy and Kathryn Alaimo.

Pamela was born in Lawrence to Joan and Frederick Joy and lived locally all her life.  She had a long and successful career in credit and collections for many local companies in addition to raising her children. After she retired, she spent many years volunteering for local charities, such as the Haverhill Garden Club, the Haverhill Library, the Peoples Pantry, Community Action, and the North Andover Thrift Store.

Pamela very much enjoyed spending time with her family, was an avid gardener and was known for stopping at every yard sale she passed by.  Her last few years she spent at The Woods in Methuen, where she enjoyed many new relationships.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 6, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Words of Remembrance will begin at 11:00 AM. In lieu of Flowers, please send donations to The American Cancer Society ( cancer.org ). For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com