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LAWRIE - Paula J.
Age 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Wednesday (February 16, 2022) in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Paula was born in North Tonawanda on February 7, 1954, to Arthur Prohaska and Marilyn (Parmentier) Harmon. Paula was a retired office manager and she enjoyed social gatherings with friends, family, and in particular spending time with her grandkids. Paula was predeceased by her father Arthur Prohaska, brother Joseph Prohaska and son Joseph Ababurko. Paula is survived by her children Kevin Lawrie, and Robert Ababurko, sister of Cheryl Sparks, Sandy Prohaska; grandmother of Mercedes Marie Ababurko, Jude Lawrie, Sloane Lawrie and Monroe Lawrie and great-grandmother of Mackenna and Nico; also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Guest registry at Wattengel.com

Paula married ABABURKO, Robert G on 7 Oct 1972 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of ABABURKO, Stephen M and OSINSKI, Pearl J) was born about 1952; died on 7 Oct 2014 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Joseph A. Ababurko
(March 7, 1975 - February 22, 2015)

Joseph A. Ababurko, of Niagara Falls, NY, died unexpectedly on February 22, 2015 at the age of 39.

Joe is survived by his loving Mother, Paula Lawrie(nee Prohaska) and his daughter, Mercedes Ababurko both of Niagara Falls, NY; 2 brothers, Robert Ababurko, Jr. of San Francisco and Kevin Lawrie (Julienne) of New York City; his grandmother, Marilyn Harmon of Tonawanda, NY; his grandfather, Arthur Prohaska of Newfane, NY along with his Aunts Cheri Sparks of North Tonawanda, NY, Sandy Prohaska of Tonawanda NY, and Sherry Prohaska of Lockport, NY, along with many cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Robert G. Ababurko, Sr. in 2014 and his loving Uncle, Joseph Prohaska in 2005.

Joe was born in North Tonawanda, NY on March 7, 1975. He attended Lewiston Porter High School. In 1998 he welcomed his beautiful daughter Mercedes, who was the light of his life.

Joe was a skilled, ASE Certified Automobile Technician with years of experience. His contagious smile, endless sense of humor and big heart touched everyone in his life. He was a loyal friend, a committed father, a loving son and loving brother. Joe treasured spending time with his daughter, sharing laughs with friends and shooting darts. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, February 26th from 5pm to 7pm at the Otto Redanz Funeral Home on Military Road in Niagara Falls, with a memorial service to immediately follow. In lieu of flowers and donations, the family has established a college trust fund to fulfill Joe's wish that his daughter receive a college education. Contributions can be made at www.ugift529.com using code S75-T0L. To leave a personal message for the family, please visit www.ottoredanz.com

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

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