Steven + DRAKE, Jeanne L. Jeanne (daughter of DRAKE, Lewis (Stanley) and ALEX, Mary) was born on 15 Mar 1954 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Aug 2015 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Jeanne Toponak Jeanne L. (Drake) Toponak 61, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, August 21, 2015 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and is now walking with Jesus. Born in Niagara Falls on March 15, 1954 she was the daughter of Lewis and Mary (Alex) Drake. She attended services at the First Assembly of God Church and was also a past board member of Independent Living of Niagara and secretary of the Neptune Ski Club. Jeanne was an active advocate for the equality of the disabled; herself an inspiration for New York State's Disabled Parking Law. She will be remembered for being very caring to all who knew her. Jeanne was willing to help anyone, even watching over other children as her own.Besides her parents she is survived by her husband, Steven J. Toponak Sr. of Niagara Falls, NY , children Mary (Gary) Williams of Niagara Falls, NY , Steven (Ashlea) Toponak Jr. of North Tonawanda, NY, Brian (Adina) Toponak Sr. of Amherst, NY and Andrew Toponak of Florida; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Andrea, Gary Jr., Gianna, Aiden, Brian Jr., Adelyn, Matthew, Cameron, Gavin, Madison and one grandchild on the way; Sisters, Kathy (Thom) Walter of Colorado and Kelly Albamonti of Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her Brother In-law, Frank Toponak.Friends may call Tuesday, August 25th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, cor. of Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. Where funeral services will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 26th with Rev. Stewart Lindsay officiating. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Jeanne's memory may be made to Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 Or a Charity of One's Choice.

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Niagara Gazette - 4/25/1968

TOPONAK — Theodore E„ 971 James
Drive, Lewlston, suddenly at Mt. St.
Marv's Hospital, April 24th, oge 49
yeors. Husband of Judith (Juzwlckl)
Toponak. Son of Frank Toponak. Fathf
of Theodore F., Tanls, Steven,
Frank, all at' home. Funeral services
Saturday, Aprll 27th, at 9:30 a.m.
from the Hardlson Funeral Home,
Ridge ond 4th Sts., Lewlston and at
10 a.m. from St. Peter's R.C. Church,
the Rev. Edwin M. Cuddihv officiating.
Recitation of the Rosary at 8
p.m. Friday. Interment In Holy Trinity
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2
to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. 'Memorial contributions
may be made to the Bell
Humonlty Fund of the Bell Aerosysterns

Theodore + JUZWICKI, Judith. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1945

BETROTHED — Miss Judith
Juzwicki, whose engagement to
Mr. Theodore Toponak is announced
by her mother, Mrs. Jazefa
Juzwicki, of Calumet avenue.
The bridegroom-elect is the son
of Mr. Frank Toponak, of Calumet
avenue.

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Lewis 'Stanley' Drake, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2016. Born on December 22, 1927 in Tyrone, PA, he was the oldest of 11 children. He proudly served in the Navy in World War II. He was passionate about the outdoors, especially gardening.
He is survived by his wife, Mary (Alex) Drake; and two daughters, Kathy (Thom) Walter and Kelly (Paul) Albamonti; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He is predeceased by his daughter, Jeanne Toponak.
Friends may call onSunday, May 22nd from 2-5 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME, INC., 319-24th Street, Niagara Falls, NY, with funeral services at 11 AM on Monday, May 23rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Niagara Hospice.
Visit zajacfuneralhomeinc.com for online condolences.

Lewis + ALEX, Mary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank + PIETROWSKI, Mary. Mary was born about 1891 in Poland; died on 24 Sep 1963 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 9/25/1963

Mrs. Mary Pietrowski Toponak,
72, of 2921 Highland
Ave., died Tuesday (Sept. 24,
1963) at Memorial Hospital.
-Mrs. Toponak was born in
Poland and came to this country
and city 50 years ago. She
had been in Ml health for a
long time.
She is survived by her husband,
Frank Toponak; four
sons, Michael Pietrowski of
this city; Capt. Edward F.
Pietrowski, stationed in England;
John K. Pietrowski, Chicago,
Ill. and Theodore Toponak
of Lewiston; a sister, Mrs.
Eva Pecuil, this city and 13
grandchildren.
F u n e r a l services will be
held at 9:15 a.m. Friday at
Tubinls Funeral Home and at
10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church.
Burial will be In Holy Trinity
Cemetery.
There will' be a recitation
of the Rosary at 8 p.m. Thursday

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Niagara Gazette - 7/24/1945

JUZWICKI-Stanley, died at Buffalo Gen-
era Hospital Monday. July 21; residence
1114 Calumet Ave.: beloved husband of
Josephine: father of Mrs. Ray Ferguson
of this city. Pfc. John (U. S. Army) New
York City. Staff Sat. Stephen (U. S.
Army). Italy. Miss Wanda and Miss Judith
of Ibis city, brother Of Vincent Jus-
wicki of Erie. Pa: also survived by 2
grandchildren. Funeral services will be
held from his borne. 1114 Calumet Are.,
oa Friday. July 27, at 9:15 and 10 o'clock
from Holy Trinity Church. Interment at
Holy Trinity cemetery

Stanley + GORCZYNSKI, Jozefa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]