Regina (Jean) D. Stasaitis 88, passed away October 29, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with her loving family at her side. Jean was born in Cark Mills, NY on April 13, 1923 the daughter of Jeremiah and Margaret (Christ) Dwyer. She was raised and educated in Clark Mills and was a 1941 graduate of Clinton High School. On July 31, 1945 at the Church of Annunciation, Clark Mills, Jean was married to James G. Stasaitis. Mr. Stasaitis died in 1986. She was a former member of St. George's Church and an active member of the Board of Trustees until the closing of the Church. She is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Utica. Jean was a member of the Heart Survivors Club, America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk, and the Utica Boilermaker Road Race. Jean was an avid gardner, who enjoyed working in her yard and maintaining her home. She loved to travel and take trips to Florida, making stops to visit many friends along the way. Jean is survived by two daughters and sons in law; Judith and John White of Frankfort and Jamie and Edward Townsend of Waterville; one son and daughter in law; James G., Jr. and Jan Stasaitis, of Utica; 7 grandchildren; Jennifer (Michael) DiBrango of Utica, Tara White of Utica, James White of Frankfort, David Michalanie of NY City, Emily Michalanie of Bend, OR, Mikhail Townsend of Providence, R.I. and Elliot Townsend of NY City and 3 cherished great grand children. She also leaves 1 sister; Lois Scholl of Clark Mills, and a sister in law Rita Stasaitis of Utica. Jean was predeceased by 1 brother Gerald Dwyer, and 2 brothers in law; Vincent Scholl and Francis Stasaitis. Mrs. Stasaitis funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Utica, where her mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Her burial will be in St. George's Cemetery, Whitesboro. Calling hours at the Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St., Utica will be held Tuesday (today) from 3:00 till 7:00 PM Donations in Jean's memory would be appreciated to the American Heart Association.