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

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John J. Polka, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 19, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Josephine (Ziblut) Polka.
John graduated from LaSalle High School in 1952.  On June 18, 1955, John married his childhood sweetheart, Carol F. (Bartus) Polka.  Mrs. Polka predeceased him on October 16, 2017.  They were introduced at an early age by their grandparents who had immigrated to America from Poland on the same ship.  John worked in the Family Restaurant (Polka’s) and designed several motels for owners along Pine Avenue.  He designed and built the Starlite Motel on his mother’s property, which opened in 1954 and was operated for 25 years by his mother.  John was employed for 35 years with National Fuel Gas in Buffalo, NY as Junior Draftsman, Senior Draftsman, and after attending evening classes at Erie Community College to learn construction technology, was promoted to Supervisor of Surveying and retired as Manager of Surveying in 1992.  John enjoyed traveling to Western Kentucky and visiting the Grand Canyon, photography, and caring for his Yorkshire Terrier, Frankie.  Above all, he cherished the time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
John is survived by his children, John (Julie) Polka, Jr., Ronald (late Teresa) Polka, Timothy (Kathy) Polka, and Sallyann (Glen) Cameron; his grandchildren, John (Adrienne) Polka, III, Laura (Tim) Lukasik, Joseph Polka, Renee & Natalie Polka, and Carolyn, Katherine and Jessica Arida; six great grandchildren; his brother, Walter (Victoria) Polka, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was the brother-in-law of Alice (late Louis) Zawistowski and Bettylou (late Daniel) Regueira.  He will also be missed by his Elderwood Community Friends, Sally, Nancy, Marge, Lois, Mary Louise and Mike.  In addition to his wife of 62 years, he was predeceased by his brother Frank (late Shirley) Polka.
Private funeral services will be held for the family at the Infant Jesus Shrine in Tonawanda, NY, with Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Lewiston, NY.  If desired, memorial offerings may to the Infant Jesus Shrine, 3452 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda, NY 14120.  Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

John married BARTUS, Carol F on 18 Jun 1955. Carol (daughter of BARTUS, Joseph S and MICHALEK, Sally T) was born on 4 Jun 1935 in Hamburg, Erie County, NY; died on 16 Oct 2017 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, in Buffalo General Hospital.
She was born in Hamburg, NY, on June 4, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Sally T. [Michalek] Bartus.
Mrs. Polka graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1953.   She  began working as a teller with Niagara County Bank and later became the administrative branch manager for the Bank of America, before retiring in 1994.     Mrs. Polka served as an election inspector at the Sanborn Fire Hall  for many years.
She loved spending time with her family, especially making pierogies with her grandchildren and enjoyed knitting, baking, gardening and traveling.
Mrs. Polka is survived by her husband John J. Polka, they were married on June 18, 1955, three sons John J. (Julie) Polka, Jr., Ronald (Teresa) Polka and Timothy (Kathy) Polka, one daughter Sallyann (Glen) Cameron, two sisters Alice (late Louis) Zawistowski and Bettylou (late Daniel) Regueira, sister in law of Walter (Victoria) Polka, also survived by eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister in law of the late Frank (Shirley) Polka.
Her family will be present on Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME,  5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY.    Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 10:30 AM at the Infant Jesus Shrine, 3452 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, NY, with the Rev.  John Posiewala officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in her name to the Infant Jesus Shrine.
Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.

Frank + ZIBLUT, Josephine. Josephine (daughter of ZIBLUT, John and DROZEK, Mary) was born on 25 May 1906 in New York; died on 23 Feb 1996 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph + MICHALEK, Sally T. Sally and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John + DROZEK, Mary. Mary was born about 1878 in Poland; died on 21 Sep 1970 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/1/1968

MARKS 90th BIRTHDAY-Mrs. -Mary Ziblut of
2000 Tuscarora Road celebrated her 90th birthday
Sunday at a party attended by her ten
children. A native of Poland, Mrs. Ziblut has
resided in this city since 1905. Also attending
the party were her 33 grandchildren and 41
great grandchildren.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1970

ZIBLUT-(Zbilut) Mary M. of 2000 Tus-
corara Rd., of Ransomville Genenal
Hospltal, Monday, Sept. 21, 1970. Wife
of the late John Ziblut; mother of
Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Ketch, Appleton,
N.Y., Mrs. Frank (Katherlne) Krupa,
Mrs. Josephine Polka, Mrs. Stanley
(Genevleve) Narkjewicz, Mr. Stanley
Ziblut all of this city, Antony of N.
Tonawanda, John, Calvert City, Kentucky,
Steven, Newfane, N.Y. and Edward
of N. Tonawanda; sister of the
late John and Stanley Drozek. Also
survived by 33 grandchildren, 45
great grandchildren and several nieces
and nephews. The deceased was a
member of the Mother's Club and the
Holy Rosary Society of St. Stanislaus
Kostko Church. Funeral services will
be held from the Zajac Funeral Home,
corner of 24th ond Welch, Thursday,
Sept. 24, 1970, ot 10:15 a.m. and at the
Prince of Peace Church ot 11:00 o.m.
Interment In Holy Trinity Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-5, 7-9 p.m.
Recitation of the Rosary ot the funeral
home, Wednesday ot 7 p.m. and 9
p.m.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1970

Mrs. Mary (Drozek) Ziblut of
2000 Tusoarora Road died Monday
(Sept. 21, 1970) in
Ransomville General Hospital.
A native of Poland, she had
lived In Niagara Falls for the
last 65 years. She was the widow
of John Ziblut and Is survived
by five Sons, five
daughters, 83 grandchildren and
45 great-grandchildren. .
Mrs. Ziblut was a member
of the Mothers Club and the
Holy Rosary Society of St.
Stanislaus Kostka Church.
Surviving are five daughters,
Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Ketch of
Appleton and Mrs. F r a nk
(Katherine) Krupa, Mrs.
Josephine Polka, Mrs. Stanley
(Genevieve) Narklewicz and
Mrs. Stanley (Bernice) Ficner,
all of this city, and five sons,
Stanley Ziblut, this c i t y;
Anthony and Edward Ziblut,
North Tonawanda; John Ziblut,
Culver City, Ky„ and Steven
Ziblut, Newfane. She was tna
sister of the late John and
Stanley Drozek.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at the
Zajac Funeral Home and at 11
a.m. at Prince of Peace Church,
Burial will be in Holy Trinity
Cemetery
Friends may call today from
2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.