Family/Spouse: NORWICH, Stephen. Stephen (son of NORWICH, Paul R and CHIRUMBLO, Marie) was born on 21 Apr 1969 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Nov 2014 in Ovid, Seneca County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. NORWICH, Christopher
2. NORWICH, Elizabeth

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June 29, 2013
William F. "Billy" Siuta, Jr.

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — William F. "Billy" Siuta, Jr., 77 years old, passed away on June 29, 2013, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Niagara Falls on September 23, 1935, the son of the late William F. and Mary (Skurski) Siuta.

Billy was a graduate of the former Bishop Duffy High School and received his master's degree in teaching from Buffalo State College. He served with the United States Marine Corps from August 31, 1953 until his honorable discharge with the rank of Sergeant on August 30, 1956. Billy was a teacher at Gaskill Junior High School and was the Parks Director for the City of Niagara Falls. He later was a special education teacher at Niagara Orleans BOCES and retired in 1992. Billy loved to fish and was a member of the Niagara River Anglers Association, the National Fishing Lures Collectors Club and the American Legion Portage Post #1465.

Billy is survived by his son, Rick (Tammy) Siuta and daughter, Robin (Stephen) Norwich, both of Niagara Falls. He is survived by his grandchildren, Elizabeth Norwich, Ryan Siuta, Christopher Norwich, Jimi Siuta, Jared Siuta and Trent Siuta, and his great-granddaughter, Rachael Linnane. He is also survived by his sisters, MaryAnn (Paul) Usavage of Chester Springs, PA and Vicky (Alfred) Grabka of Niagara Falls; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen E. (Michaels) Siuta, who passed away on February 19, 1999.

Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the LABUDA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 356 Portage Road, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Divine Mercy Parish, corner of Niagara and 24th Streets, with Rev. Jacek P. Mazur officiating. Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

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William married MICHAELS, Helen Elizabeth on 23 Jul 1966 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Helen (daughter of MICHAELS, Casimer and SZCZES, Sophie) died on 19 Feb 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/12/1965

Siuta - Michaels
Mrs. Casimer Michaels, 485 Hyde Park
Blvd., announces the engagement of her
daughter, Miss Helen Elizabeth Michaels, to
William F. Siuta Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs.
William Siuta, 2221 E. Falls St.
Miss Michaels, also the daughter of the
late Mr. Michaels, is a graduate of Niagara
Falls Hiigh School and received a bachelor
of business administration degree from Niagara
University, where she is doing graduate
work. She is on the faculty at North Junior
High School.
Mr. Siuta, a graduate of Bishop Duiflfy
High School and Buffalo State Teachers College,
served in the Marine Corps. He is on
the faculty at Niagara Street School.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 7/29/1966

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Siuta Jr. are vacationing
in the Canadian Rocky Mountains
after their wedding at St. Stanislaus Kostka
Church Saturday (July 23, 1966).
Rev. Vincent Parulis performed the doublering
ceremony uniting the former Miss Helen
E. Michaels, daughter of Mrs. Casimer Michaels,
485 Hyde Park Blvd., and the son of
Mr. and Mrs. William Siuta Sr., 2221 Falls St.
The bride was given in marriage by her
brother, Walter D. Michaels. She wore a
gown of white crepe with Venice lace, styled
with a square neckline, and elbow length
sleeves. The sheath skirt was accented with a
detachable lace trimmed watteau train. A
matching petals cluster secured her veil of
silk illusion and she carried a bouquet of white
carnations and stephanotis.
Miss Barbara Ciurylo was maid of honor.
Cousins of the bride, Miss Christine Cwierly,
Miss Karen Szczes, Miss Geraldine Richwalder,
and Miss Suzanne Krzystek were bridesmaids.
They wore identical gowns of aqua
and turquoise with scooped necklines, elbow
length sleeves, modified sheath skirts with
back panels, and matching bouffant veils. They
carried baskets of matching pompons and ivy.
John Janik Jr. was best man. William Cosgrove,
and cousins of the groom, Stanley Zak,
Frank Skurski and Daniel Mocniak were ushers.
A reception was held at the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Hall.
After their return, the couple will live in
Niagara Falls.

William married SKURSKI, Mary B about 1928. Mary (daughter of SKURSKI, Michael and PIECUCH, Victoria) was born on 13 Oct 1911 in New York; died on 15 Jun 1999 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Casimer married SZCZES, Sophie about Feb 1939 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Sophie (daughter of SZCZES, Thomas and CIESIELSKI, Victoria) was born on 13 Mar 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Jan 2011 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Sophie (Szczes) Michaels, 93 years old, passed away on January 22, 2011, at her home, while under the care of her family and Niagara Hospice. She was born on March 13, 1917 in Niagara Falls, the daughter of the late Thomas and Victoria (Ciesielski) Szczes.

Mrs. Michaels attended local schools. She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing cards.

Mrs. Michaels was predeceased by her husband, Casimer Michaels, who passed away on July 23, 1963. She is survived by her son, Walter (Barbara) Michaels of Lewiston; her son-in-law, William F. Siuta, Jr.; her sister, Helen Richwalder of Niagara Falls; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Helen E. Siuta; her brothers, John and Stanley Szczes and her sisters, Cecelia Bernat, Jane Lewis, Ida Pirinelli, Frances Detkos, Dorothy Preisch, Stella Nowicki and Stephania Chrzanowski.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the LABUDA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 356 Portage Road. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette - 2/9/1939

Mrs. Casimer Michaels, of 2722
Monroe avenue, who before her re
cent marriage was Miss Sophie
Szczes. of 3045 Niagara street.

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Niagara Gazette - 11/4/1965

Founder
Of Church
Dies at 78
Walenty A. Siuta, 78, of
2233 Falls St., a founder of St.
S t a n i s laus Kostka Church,
died today (Nov. 4, 1965) at
Memorial Hospital after a
short illness.
He was born in Poland and
came to the United States and
to Niagara Falls in 1902. He
was employed as a plumber
and, during the construction
of the underground power
tunnels in 1904, he worked as
a driller.
Later he was employed by
Hooker Chemical Corp. and,
in 1955, he retired from the
International Graphite and
Electrode Co. after 13 years
service.
He was a member of the St.
John Kanty Society, Polish
National Alliance, Group No.
2094.
He is survived by his widow,
Regina Jarzab Siuta; six.sons,
William Siuta, a board of education
employe; August Siuta;
John Siuta, a city Patrolman;
Joseph Siuta, all of Niagara
Falls; Walter Siuta, a
Niagara-Wheatfield High
School custodian and Stephen
Siuta, a Niagara-Wheatfield
High School teacher, both of
S a n b o r n ; three daughters,
Mrs. Leo (Virginia) Zasucha,
Mrs. Stanley (Lottie) Zak and
Mns. Henry (Genevieve) Mocniak,
all of Niagara Falls; 27
grandchildren and 26 greatgrandchildren.
Services will be held at 9:30
a.m. Saturday at the Zajac
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m.
at St. S t a n i s l a u s Kostka
Church. Burial will be in
Holy Cross Cemetery.
The Rosary will be said at
the funeral home at 8:30 p.m.
Friday.
Friends may call at the funeral
home from 2 to 5 and 7
to 10 p.m. today and Friday.

Walenty married JARZAB, Regina on 28 Nov 1905 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Regina was born about 1886 in Poland; died on 28 May 1969 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

Funeral services will be held
Saturday for Mrs. Regina Jar-
zab Siuta, 83, of 2223 E. Falls
St., who died in Moount St.
Mary's Hospital Wednesday
(May 28, 1969) after a long
illness.
She was born in Poland and
she and her husband, the late
Walenty Siuta, celebrated their
60th wedding anniversary in
November 1965.
Mrs. Siuta was a resident of
this city for 66 years and was
one of the original members
of St. Stanislaus Kosstka Church.
She was a member of the
Holy Rosary Society, Apos-
tleship of Prayer to Sacred
Heart, St. Jude's Guild and
Mothers Club, all of St.
Stanislaus Church, and the Star
of Freedom Society Polish Na-
tional Alliance.
Surviving are six s o n s.
Willfam Siuta of the Board of
Education maintenance department;
John Siuta, employed at
the Niagara Falls International
Airport; Walter Siuta, Sanborn,
a fireman at the Niagara-
Wheatfield school system;
Joseph Siuta, a Niagara Falls
Police Department patrolman;
Stephen Siuta, Sanborn, a
teacher at Niagara-Wheatfield
High School and a realtor and
August Siuta, this city; three
daughters: Mrs. Leo (Virginia)
Zasucha, Mrs. Stanley (Lottie)
Zak, and Mrs. Henry
(Genevieve) Mocniak, al of this
city; two sisters, Mrs. Mary
Chodacki, this city, and Mrs.
Louise Danielewicz, Sanborn; 27
grandchildren; 34 great-
grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews
Another sister, Mrs. Victoria
Moskwik, predeceased her.
Funeral services will be held
at the Zajac Funeral Home
Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and at
St. Stanislaud Kostka Church at
10 a.m. with a Solemn Requiem
Mass. Burial will be in Holy
Trinity Cemetery.
The rosary will be recited at
the funeral home Friday at 8
p.m. Friends may call at the
funeral home Thursday and
Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and
7 to 10 p.m.

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Niagara Gazette - 11/26/1955

50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRANTS—Mr. and
Mrs. Valenty Siuta, East Falls St. will celebrate their golden weddmg
anniversary on Monday. They were married in this city at
Holy Trinity Church on Nov. 28. 1905. A Mass was said at 8 a.m.
at St. Stanislaus Kosta Church this morning with all the member
of the family and friends present. A breakfast followed at Madej's
Hall and a reception will be held this afternoon and evening. Mr.
and Mrs. Siuta have nine children: William Siuta. Gus Siuta, Mrs.
Regina Zasucha. Walter Siuta, John Siuta, Mrs. Stanley Zak,
Joseph Siuta, Steve Siuta, and Mrs. Henry Mocniak. They also
have 24 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr. Siuta was
employed at the International Graphite Corp. before retiring a
month ago.

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Niagara Gazette - 9/28/1971

MICHAEL JOHN SKURSKI
Michael John Skurski, 85, of
Swann Road, Ransomville,
died today (Sept. 28, 1971) at
Mount St. Mary's Hospital,
Lewiston, after a short illness.
He was born in Poland and
had lived here for 75 years.
He is the grandfather of
Acting City Parks Director
William Siuta.
Mr. Skurski was in the coal
business for a year on 15th
Street in Niagara Falls; in the
restaurant business at 2701
Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, for
several years, and a dairy
farmer on Swann Road for 51
years.
He was a member of
Woodmen of the World Camp
211; St. Jude's Society of St.
Stanislaus Kostka Church and
a 50-year member of the farm
bureau.
Mr. Skurski was the husband
of the late Victoria who died in
1970.
Survivors include three sons,
Benny of Niagara Falls;
Edward and Frank of Ransomville;
three daughters,
Mrs. William (Mary) Siuta of
Niagra Falls, Mrs. Alfred
(Frances) Glemb of Ramsomville
• and Miss Lottie
Skurski of Ransomville; a
brother in Poland; 11 grandchildren
and 16 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
at 9:30 a.m. Thursday from the
LaBuda Funeral Home and at
10 a.m. from St. Stanislaus
Kostka Chirch.
Burial will be in the family
plot at Holy Triniy Cemetery.
Recitation of Prayers
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
The family will be present
today from 7 to 9 pjm. and
Wednesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to
9 p.m.

Michael married PIECUCH, Victoria about 1905. Victoria was born on 7 Oct 1887 in Poland; died on 15 Jan 1970 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 1/18/1970

Rites Set
Funeral services for Mrs.
Victoria Skurski, 82, of 1693
Swann Road, Ransomville,
will be held at the Zajac
Funeral Home Monday at
10:30 ,. a.m. and at S t.
Stanislaus Kostia Church at
11 a.m.
Burial will be in Holy
Trinity Cemetery. She died
Thursday (Jan. 15, 1970) in
Mount St. Mary's Hospital,
after a long illness.
Survivors are her husband,
Michael Skurski, of Ransomville;
three sons, Benny
Skarski, of this city, Edward
(Lefty), and Frank . Skurski,
both of Ransomville; three
daughters, Mrs. William
(Mary) Siuta of this city;
Mrs. Alfred (Frances) Glemb,
and Miss Lottie Skurski, both
of Ransomville; a sister, Mrs.
Tekla Gaj, of this city, 11
grandchildren, 14 g r e a t -
grandchildren. and several
nieces and nephews

Thomas + CIESIELSKI, Victoria. Victoria was born about 1884 in New York; died on 30 Sep 1955 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 9/30/1955

SZCZES-Victoria, died Friday. Sept.
30. at home. 3035 Niagara St. -Wife
of the late Thomas Szczes. Beloved
mother of Mrs. Charles (Stephania)
Chrzanowski. Mrs. Ida Kwasnlak,
Mrs. Stanley (Frances) Detkos, Mrs.
Stella Nowlcki. John, of Youngstown..
N.Y.. Stanley, Mrs. Casirriir
(Sophie) Michaels, Mrs. George
(Jane) Lewis. Mrs. Emil (Helen)
Rlchwalder. Miss Dorothy Srcres and
Mrs. Walter (Cecelia) Bernat. Also
survived by 22 crandchlldren and
five great - grandchildren. Funeral
services Tuesday. Oct. 4 at 9:30 a.m.
from the family residence. 3035
Niagara St.. and 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus
Kostka Roman Catholic Church.
Interment in Gate of Heaven Ceme-
tery. The deceased belonged to. Woodmen
of the World. Grove No. 61.
and Mothers Club of St. Stanislaus
Kostka Church. Remains may be
viewed after 12 noon Saturday.
Oct. 1.