Born on July 19, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA, Mrs. Walacha grew up in Chicago where she went on to be employed by Nalco Chemical Co and was active in the Polish National Alliance. After retirement, Mrs Walacha moved to Southern California, where her Polish community involvement included PNA Lodge 3193 and the Polish University Club of Los Angeles, where she served as Financial Secretary and Scholarship Committee member. Graced with a lovely soprano voice, Mrs Walacha was a member of the choir at Our Lady of the Bright Mount Polish Parish for many years.
Mrs. Walacha established the PUCLA’s Bronia Walacha Memorial Scholarship Fund, which benefits scholarship recipients who show a record of strong Polish community service. Mrs. Walacha passed away on October 30, 1997, and was survived by her sister Laura Hoffman, a longtime PUCLA supporter and donor to the Bronia Walacha Memorial Scholarship Fund, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.