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Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON — Andrew H. Nowak, surrounded by his loving family, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. The family is grateful for the dignity provided by Niagara Hospice.

Andrew grew up in Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. In 1960 he joined the Niagara Falls Police Force and retired after 27 dedicated years to the City of Niagara Falls.

Andrew is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janet (Sullivan) Nowak. Andrew will be lovingly remembered by his three sons, Martin of Lewiston, Vincent of Texas, and Sean (Erin) of Illinois; three daughters, Linda Hardison of Lewiston, Diane (Joe) Ippolito of Grand Island, and Katherine Nowak (Miles Smith) of Sewickley, PA. Andrew H. was predeceased this year by a son, Andrew V. Nowak. He is also survived by grandchildren, Eric, Samantha, James, Ryan, Sean, Jayden, Gregory, Evan, Ian, Nicole, Rachel, Kyle, Lila and Whitney and great-grandchildren, McKenna and Lincoln; and several nieces and nephews. Andrew will also be remembered by his brothers, Thomas (Jo) of Mississippi, Steven (Donna) of Niagara Falls, and Leonard (Karen) of Niagara Falls; and sisters, Pauline (late Myron) Pucak and Margie (John) Urban, both of Niagara Falls. Andrew was predeceased by brothers, Henry, Martin, Stanley, Frank, Philip and Paul; and two sisters, Helen Oliver and Mary Jane Baggos.

Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Sts., Lewiston on Friday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Robert Hughson on Saturday, December 11th at 10 AM at the St Vincent de Paul Parish, Prince of Peace site at 1055 N. Military Rd. (Please assemble at church.) Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Holy Angels Mausoleum. Memorial donations are encouraged to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240-9856, or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.

Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.

Andrew married SULLIVAN, Janet Ann on 16 Jun 1956 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Janet (daughter of SULLIVAN, Daniel Arthur and COLLINS, Mary) was born on 11 Mar 1937 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Apr 2023 in Amarillo, Randall County, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Janet Nowak passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023 in Amarillo,TX surrounded by family. Janet was born on March 11, 1937 to Henry and Mary(Collins) Sullivan. She attended St. Mary's high school and went on to work at Niagara University. She married the love of her life, Andrew Nowak, on June 16, 1956, who preceded her in death on December 7, 2010. Janet’s first love was her family. She was an outstanding seamstress, and it showed in the clothes that she made for her children and grandchildren. Among the favorites, her knitted sweaters, hats and mittens. Janet was a longtime secretary at Prince of Peace rectory in Niagara Falls, NY. Her other love was being a dance teacher at Miss Bev's Dance Studio. She also looked forward to her monthly breakfasts with her girlfriends.Janet joins in spirit her husband Andrew H. Nowak along with her firstborn Andrew Vincent Nowak. She was also predeceased by five brothers and four sisters.Janet will be lovingly remembered by her three sons, Martin of Bradford, PA, Vincent of Amarillo, TX, Sean,of Lewiston, NY. Three daughters, Linda Hardison of Lewiston, NY, Diane(Joe) Ippolito of Fort Myers, FL, and Katie Smith of Sewickley, PA.Janet will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Eric (Erika)Nowak, Samantha(Adrian)Villegas, James Nowak, Ryan(Katie)Nowak, Sean Nowak , and Jaden Farrell. Gregory(Rachel)Martin, Evan and Ian Hardison,Nicole (Paul) Szeglowski , Rachel (John) McLauchlin. Kyle (Melissa) Ippolito. Lila, Whitney, Wyatt and Levi Smith.She is also survive by great-grandchildren Lincoln, Lilliana, and Lilah Szeglowski. McKenna, Jackson, Hadley Miner and Grady McLauchlin. Adalynn, Hailey and Mila Ippolito. Avery, Eli, Oakley, Haizlee and Daxton Nowak.Friends and family may call at Hardison Funeral Home in Lewiston from 3 to 6pm on Friday, April 14. A mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, April 15, 10am at Saint Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Lewiston, New York.

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Niagara Gazette

Sacred Heart Church was the setting for the marriage rite
of Miss Janet Ann Sullivan, to Andrew H,. Nowak this morning
(June 16, 1956) at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Francis Gardner
performed the double-ring ceremony for the daughter of
Mrs. Daniel A. Sullivan, Cleveland Ave. and the late Mr.
Sullivan, and the son of Henry Nowak, A St., and the late
Mrs. Nowak.
Henry Collins,- uncle of the
bride, escorted her to the altar.
Her gown, fashioned of lace and
tulle, was styled with a Sabrina
neckline and a full skirt with inserts
of ruffled tulle extending
(o a cathedral-length train. A
beaded queen's crown held a
veil of illusion, and she carried
an orchid mounted on a prayer
book.
Miss Joan Sullivan was maid
of honor and bridal attendants
were Mrs. Lester Gillian and
Miss Pauline Nowak. They wore
orchid nylon chiffon gowns with
picture hats. Mary Lou Roy was
flower girl.
Henry Nowak Jr., was best
man, and ushers were William
Oliver and David Roy.

Henry + MONKO, Mary. Mary (daughter of MONKO, Martin and Mary) was born about 1906 in Bituman, PA; died on 13 Apr 1952 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 4/14/1952

Mrs. Mary Nowak, 46, of 61 A
street, mother of Radarman Martin
Joseph Nowak, U. S. Navy, who was
killed early in the Korean war on
the aircraft carrier, Pledge, died suddenly
late yesterday at Mt. St. Mary's
hospital.
Requiem High Mass for Mrs.
Nowak will be celebrated at 9 a.m.
on Wednesday at Our Lady of the
Rosary church after 8:30 a.m. services
at the Zajac Funeral home.
Mrs. Nowak was born at Bituman,
Pa., and moved here during her infancy.
She attended Sugar Street
school and Our Lady of Rosary
parochial school.
Mrs. Nowak was the mother of 12
other children, Two of her-sons,
Stanley Nowak, AK2, Lakehurst, N.
J., and Philip Nowak, AOAN, San
Francisco, Calif., are serving in the
United States Navy.
Abo surviving are her husband,
Henry Nowak; six other sons, Henry,
Thomas, Andrew, Stephen, Leonard
and Francis Nowak, all pf this city;
four daughters, the Misses Helen,
Pauline and Margaret Nowak and
Mrs. Mary Jane Roy, all of this
city;, her mother, Mrs. Mary Monko,
this city; six sisters, Mrs. Margaret
Polewicz, Mrs. Josephine Guzdek,
Mrs. Sophie Beczkowski, Mrs. Helen
Schram and Mrs. Susan Kapelka,
all of this city, and Mrs. Anna
Tomaka, Lackawanna; two brothers,
Michael and John Monko, this city;
one grandchild and 19 nieces and
nephews.
Burial will be in Gat of Heaven
cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette - 3/22/1952

Veteran Railroad
Engineer Dies
Daniel A. Sullivan, 1637 Cleveland
avenue, a locomotive engineer
for the New York Central system
for the last 39 years, died early today
at Memorial hospital after
a lengthy illness.
Solemn Requiem Mass for Mr.
Sullivan will be sung at Sacred Heart
church at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday
after 9 a.m. services at the Rhoney
Funeral home. Burial will be in
Gate of Heaven cemetery.
Mr. Sullivan was born in New
York City. He served for three
years in the U. S. Army after which
he came here to work with the New
York Central.
In this city, he was a member
of the New York Central Veterans
association, the Sacred Heart Holy
Name society, the North End Demo-
cratic club and the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen and Engine-
men.
Surviving are his wife, Mary, four
daughters., Mrs. Lester Gillman.
Mrs. Robert Considine. Miss Janet
Sullivan and Miss . Joan Sullivan;
four sons. Henry. Daniel A. Jr.,
Paul and Vincent Sullivan: two brothers,
David and John Sullivan, this
citv: two sisters. Mrs. Annie Logan,
Rochester, and Mrs. Helen Sullivan.
Astoria, L. I. He is also, survived
by five grandchildren, this city.

Daniel married COLLINS, Mary about 1911. Mary was born on 1 Feb 1893 in Irish Free State; died in Sep 1976 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martin + Mary. Mary was born in 1883 in Czechoslovakia; died on 17 Aug 1954 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/18/1954

Funeral services will be held Saturday,
for Mrs. Mary Monko, 3012
Monroe Ave., who died last night
in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital after a
long illness.
A native of Czechoslovakia, she
was a resident of this city for 42
years and was the widow of Martin
Monko.
Mrs. Monko was a member of
the Ladies Sodality and Society,
St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church;
the Polish Roman Catholic Union
and St. Hedwig's Society. During
World War II, she was employed at
International Graphite and Electrode
Co. for about 2-1/2 years.
She is survived by'six daughters,
Mrs. Sophie Beczkowski, Mrs.
Helen Schram, Mrs. Margaret Polewicz,
Mrs. Susan Kapelka and Mrs.
Josephine Guzdek. all of this city,
and Mrs. Anna Tomaka, Lackawanna.
Two sons. John and Michael
Monko; a brother, Andrew Prokop,
Beaverdale, Pa.; 32 grandchildren
and 19 great-grandchildren also survive.
The services will be held at the
Zajac Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday and at St. Mary's Greek
Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment
will