Family/Spouse: DORAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 21, 2013
Joseph Kupka

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Joseph Kupka, formerly of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, under the care of Niagara Hospice.

He was born in Svrcinovec Cadca, Czechoslovakia, on October 28, 1927, the son of Matthew and Agnes (Garajova) Kupka.

Mr. Kupka came to the United States in 1939 and had lived in Curwensville, PA. He served with the US Navy, aboard the USS Repose, during World War II in the Pacific Theater and later with the US Army from 1948 until 1952 in Europe.

After his time in the service he moved to North Tonawanda in 1952. He was a Heat Treat Controlman with General Motors Forge Plant in Tonawanda for 38 years, before retiring in 1990.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in North Tonawanda, the Wheatfield American Legion Post and the AMVETS Post in North Tonawanda. Mr. Kupka enjoyed spending time with his family and gardening.

He was the husband of the late Alice M. (Liebeck) Kupka, who died in September of 2009.

Mr. Kupka is survived by two daughters, Karen M. (Randall) Bolam of Niagara Falls, NY and Judith A. Doran of Warners, NY; two granddaughters, Kristin (Jeffrey) Carroll and Jennifer Bolam; dear great-grandfather of Michael and Peter Joseph Carroll and his dearest care giver, April. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Thomas, Matthew and John Kupka.

The family will be present on Thursday from 4-8 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Joseph P. Badding officiating. Memorials may be made in his name to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Interment with military honors in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, New York.

Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.

Joseph + LIEBECK, Alice M. Alice (daughter of LIEBECK, William A and FRAZIER, Violet Louise) was born on 30 Jul 1929 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Sep 2009 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matthew + GARAJOVA, Agnes. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married FRAZIER, Violet Louise about 1925 in Niagara County, NY. Violet was born on 26 Aug 1908 in Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Aug 1972 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Evening News of the Tonawandas, May 11, 1949
Adolf Liebeck, of 41 Rumbold Ave. died this morning after an illness of several days. Born in Germany he had resided in North Tonawanda the past 59 years. Surviving are his wife, Johanna (nee, Poerschke; a daughter, Mrs. William Moltzan; two sons, William and Ernest all of Tonawanda; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call at the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam St, until noon Saturday. Funeral services will be held in St Matthew's Lutheran Church Saturday at 2 p. m. The Rev. Paul Gassman will officiate. Interment will be in St Matthew's Cemetery.

Adolph married BRAUN, Johanna in 1893 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Johanna (daughter of BRAUN and KREBS, Elizabeth Anna) was born on 1 Jan 1872 in Prussia; died on 13 Mar 1953 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]