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Wanda Traczyk-Stawska

Wanda Traczyk-Stawska

Polish resistance fighter (WW2), Warsaw Uprising veteran, psychologist, teacher and activist (1927–2026)

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  • Aug 31

    Warsaw bids farewell to Uprising veteran Wanda Traczyk-Stawska in multifaith funeral

    State dignitaries, Warsaw residents, and multifaith clergy gathered on 31 August 2026 for the funeral Mass and burial of Warsaw Uprising hero Wanda Traczyk-Stawska following her death at age 99.

  • Aug 19

    Warsaw opens condolence book for 1944 Uprising veteran Wanda Traczyk-Stawska after death at 99

    A public book of condolences opened in Warsaw on 19 August 2026 following the death of 99-year-old Warsaw Uprising veteran and educator Wanda Traczyk-Stawska.

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