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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]

Mary married SIUTA, William F about 1928. William (son of SIUTA, Walenty and JARZAB, Regina) was born on 9 Dec 1906 in New York; died in Dec 1978 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 1/2/1945

John Skurski, 34, proprietor of the
Skurski Milk Dairy here, died In Memorial
hospital after a brief ill-'
ness. *"*
A former resident of Ransomville.
N. Y., Mr. Skurski came to
Niagara Falls ten years ago.' He
was employed by the New York
Central railroad before entering the
milk business, and was also formerly
employed by the Wilson Carting
; company. He was a member of the
boilermakers' and m a c h i n i s t s'
brotherhoods.
He is survived by his wife. Mra
Helen Skurski; two children, Richard
and Margaret; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Michael Skurski, of Ransomvllle,
N. Y.; three sisters. Mrs. Mary
Bluta, of this city, and Frances and
Lottie skurski, of Ransomville, and
three brothers, Edward and Frank
Skurski, of Ransomville, and Corporal
Benny Skurski, in the South
Pacific.
The funeral will be held from the
Tublnis funeral home at 9:30 a. m.
tomorrow, with services at BL
Stanislaus church at 10 a. m. Interment
will be made In Holy Trinity
cemetery:

John married MONIUSZKO, Helene C on 21 Apr 1934 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Helene (daughter of Camlile) was born about 1911 in Freeland, PA; died on 14 Apr 1968 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married GLEMB, Alfred in May 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benny married WROBLEWSKI, Irene J on 24 Jul 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Irene (daughter of WROBLEWSKI, Joseph and PALUCH, Frances) was born in Jan 1924. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1940

Frederick
after
Skurski,
Mishap in
ter Road.
19, Dies
Porter Road

Injured in an automobile mishap
in Porter road, Town of Niagara,
early Saturday evening, Frederick
Skurski. 19 years old, of the Swan
road, Ransomville, died a short
time later In Memorial hospital,
this city. The case was Investigated
by Dr. Harry R. Ernes,, state
police and Constable Wilbur Towers.
Death was due to a fractured skull
and internal Injuries resulting from
a crushed chest.
Skurski was driving a light truck
east In Porter road when the accident
accurred according to the
trooper's report. The truck apparently
went out of control, swerved
into the ditch and then struck a
telephone pole, breaking it off, before
it rolled over on its side.
Skurski was thrown clear.
The youth is survived by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Skurski,
and the following brothers and sisters.
John, Mrs. William Smith and
Frances Skurski. of this city, and
Lottie. Bennle, Edward and Frank
Skurski. of Ransomville. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday
morning at 9 o'clock from the home
and at 10 o'clock In St. Stanislaus
I church. Twenty-fourth street. Bur-
' ial will be In Holy Trinity cemetery

Frank married JAKUBOWSKI, Constance V in 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Constance (daughter of JAKUBOWSKI, Victor and DOBRAZ, Valeria) was born on 22 Sep 1926; died on 23 Dec 2006 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 5:00 pm


Mary Ann (Siuta) Usavage of Chester Springs, PA, beloved wife of Paul J Usavage for 60 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late William Siuta and Mary (Skurski) Siuta. Mary Ann was a graduate of St Mary's High School in Niagara Falls, NY, and Alliance College in Cambridge Springs, PA. She taught English in the Chester School District for six years before moving to Chester Springs and raising her four children.

Mary Ann was a long-time member of St. Philip and James RC Church in Exton, PA. She volunteered many hours to the church and its charities over the years. She was especially devoted to the beautification of Saint Mary's Chapel. She was a charter member of the Bacton Hill Stitchers and its predecessor, the Procrastinators' Garden Club.

Surviving with her husband are children, Paul Jr. and wife, Vicki, Gregory and wife, Donna, Colette and husband, Dr. Jeffrey Bright, and Christian and wife, Barbara; nine grandchildren; sister, Victoria (Siuta) Grabka and husband ,Alfred. She was predeceased by her brother, William Siuta, Jr.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Philip and James RC Church in Exton, PA on Saturday, October 18, 2014. A second Memorial Service will be held in Niagara Falls, NY at a future date, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, may be made in her name to the St. Philip and James Sanctuary Guild, 723 East Lincoln Hwy., Exton, PA 19341, or "Paoli Hematology/Oncology Associates - Chemo Room Comforts", 255 West Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA 19301.

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Mary married USAVAGE, Paul J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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]

Notes:

Victoria Grabka went to join her beloved husband Alfred in eternal rest on Friday May 31st, surrounded by family, while under the care of Hospice.
A life long resident of Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late William Sr. and Mary (Skurski) Siuta and sister of Mary Ann Usavage and William Siuta Jr. She worked for a time at Bel Aerospace and after graduating from Bryant & Stratton, she was employed as a legal secretary, retiring after over 30 years with the same firm.
She is survived by her Daughters, Lynne (David) DiPaolo and Judy (Robert) Shapiro; sons, Lawrence and Joe Grabka; eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Tuesday, June 4th from 3-7 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, cor of Welch Ave, Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 9:30 AM on Wednesday, June 5th at Divine Mercy Parish, 2437 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. Burial following in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In Lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094-1231. Visit zajacfuneralhomeinc.com for online condolences

Victoria married GRABKA, Alfred J in Aug 1953. Alfred (son of GRABKA, Joseph) was born on 18 Jan 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Mar 2015 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MAJKA, Rosalie Pearl. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married OLEJNICZAK, John E on 27 Sep 1958 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married CREWE, Roberta M [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: BRIGHT, Jeffrey A DDS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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]

Family/Spouse: SHAPIRO, Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lawrence Alfred "Larry" Grabka Obituary

July 27, 1954  -  March 27, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Alfred Grabka, 69, of Wilmington, North Carolina, died unexpectedly on March 27, 2024. He is survived by his two children, two grandchildren, siblings, and many nieces and cousins. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death.


Larry grew up in Niagara Falls, New York, where he attended high school and excelled at bowling. He went on to bowl professionally before moving to New Jersey and raising a family. Larry lived life to the fullest, smiling, laughing, or cracking a joke, even at his own expense. He was full of joy, kind hearted, and always willing to lend his time or a helping hand to those he cared for.


Larry will be profoundly missed by his surviving family and abundance of friends. There are no events planned as Larry did not wish to have services but ask that you celebrate him in your own manner. You may make a donation to Victims of Violent Crimes, in Larry’s honor in lieu of sending flowers at NCVAN.org.

Family/Spouse: DIPAOLO, David. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: LINNANE, Joseph. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]