Tatjana DeSocio

February 3, 1948 - June 3, 2017

Tatjana DeSocio, age 69, of Albia, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017, surrounded by her family at her son’s home in Knoxville. Tatjana was born on February 3, 1948, to Paul and Edith (Cross) Resczenko in Germany. Her family later moved to the United States where she attended and graduated high school from Thomas Edison in Lake Station, Indiana. She later attended 2 years of college in Phoenix, Arizona. Tatjana worked at the Monroe County Law Center for many years before becoming the supervisor of the janitorial staff at the Albia High School. Tatjana was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Albia. She enjoyed being outdoors, bird watching, and painting. Her real joy in life was spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Tatjana is survived by her two children, Peter (Kim) DeSocio and Tara (David) DeSocio-Young; six grandchildren, Tatjana, Anissa, Olivia, Angelina, Ethan and Thalia; two brothers, Peter and Paul Resczenko and a sister, Brenda DeJesus. Tatjana is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Edith Resczenko; two sisters, Ursula Knies and Edith Reed. Tatjana’s body has been cremated per her wishes. There are no services planned at this time. The Tharp Funeral Home is entrusted with her arrangements.