Family/Spouse: MIETLICKI, Loretta. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John S. Luzak, Jr.
( August 13, 2015 )
John S. Luzak, Jr, 78 of Youngstown,
NY, passed away on Thursday August
13, 2015 at his home while under the
care of Niagara Hospice. Born in
Lewiston, NY, he was the son of the late
John S. and Loretta (Mietlicki) Luzak,
Sr.
John was a lifelong resident of the area.
He attended local schools and graduated
from the former Bishop Duffy High
School and received his Associates
Degree from Niagara County
Community College. On September 26, 1960, he married Cynthia A.
(Tato) Luzak at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niagara Falls. For
over 25 years, John was employed at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Company in Niagara Falls. Following his retirement he continued
working as a driver for the Ransomville Bus Lines and the
Youngstown Senior Transportation Program.
John and his wife enjoyed traveling throughout the country visiting
their children, especially to Las Vegas. He was sports enthusiast and
member of the Niagara Falls Sports Hall of Fame. He also enjoyed
collecting sports memorabilia, golfing and antique cars.
In addition to his wife of 54years, John is survived by his six children,
Jacqueline (Nancy Major) Luzak of San Diego, CA, Christopher L.
(Savita) Luzak of Las Vegas, NV, Jennifer (Stephen) Green of
Rochester, NY, Johanna (Marshall) Diebold of Montclair, NJ,
Stephanie (Archie) Achuara of Kekaha, Kauai, HI and RoseMarie
(Jeff) Lamphere of Fuquay-Varina, NC, twelve grandchildren, Amber
and Anthony Luzak, George, Grace and Clara Green, Dorian and
Frankie Diebold, Archie III and Alexander John Achuara, Briella,
Maria and Sienna Lamphere, two brothers and one sister, Dennis
(Barbara) Luzak of Gasport, NY, Linda (Eric) Davis of Lockport, NY
and Ronald Luzak of Niagara Falls, NY as well as several aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the M.J.
COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL 2730
MILITARY ROAD NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Family and friends are
invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday August 20th
at 10:30 a.m. a St. Bernard’s RC Church 218 Hinman St.
Youngstown, NY with Msgr. J. Thomas Moran officiating.
EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment with
Military Honors will follow in St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Youngstown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to St. Elizabeth
Mission Society for Sr. M. Celestine Mission, PO Box 86 Allegany,
NY 14706 or Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Dr. Lockport, NY 14094.
Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register

John married TATO, Cynthia A on 26 Sep 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 9/12/1964

YOUNGSTOWN - A grinding
head-on collision in treelined
River Road early today
claimed the lives of four persons,
including three teenagers.
State police and residents
who live near the accident
scene termed it one of the
worst in Niagara County history.
Dead are:
Robert Luzak, 26. 6713
Ralph Court, Town of Niagara,
who was driving alone.
Thomas F. Welch, 19, of
1099 Smith St., Buffalo.
Roger W. Cowder, 17, Roosevelt
Beach, Wilson.
Janice Marilyn Barry, 16, oi
Lake Road, Ransomville.
State police were called to
the scene shortly before 1
a.m.
Swerved to Left
Police said the Luzak vehicle
was southbound in River
Road about a mile north of
Pletcher Road when it failed
to make a curve, swerved into,
the left lane and piled into
the oncoming car carrying
the three youngsters.
Police said the Welch youth
was driving the second car.
He was also listed as the
owner.
The sound of the impact
brought several nearby residents
to the scene.
One witness said it was the
only two-car crash she could
remember in the area.
Scene of Accidents
This winding section of
River Road has been the
scene.of several one-car accidents
and several lives have
been lost as a result of these
s.mashups, mostly c r a s h es
against trees.
A 35-mile limit is posted for
the five-mile stretch between
Lewiston and Youngstown.
Police said the damage done
to the two vehicles indicated
excessive rates of speed.
An observer told the Gazette
the car carrying the
teen-agers was traveling at a
high rate of speed and the
other was moving at a normal
pace.
Victim Imprisoned
Douglas Wagner of Youngstown,
owner of a collision
shop, was called by police to
help extricate Luzak.
Mr. Wagner said he had to
cut through the door post and
back of the car seat with a
torch to remove the victim.
He said the operation took
about 15 minutes.
The shoe of one of the victims
was imbedded in the
twisted remains of the dash
and floorboard.
The death vehicles were
towed to Youngstown and left
at Wagner's and Kulak's auto
wrecking service.
The .cars drew several curiosity
seekers this morning.
Shuns Road
A youth peered into one of
the cars and examined the
piles of shattered glass and
broken metal. He turned to a
reporter and said:
"I never take that road
home anymore."
Lewiston and Youngstown
ambulance teams took the
four victims to Memorial Hospital
in Niagara Falls.
Investigator R a l p h Fuller
and Trooper Frank P a n z a
headed the state police investigating
team.
They were aided by Frank
Wasco of the Lewiston Village
police and Constable Steven
Sarkozy of the Town of Niagara.
Oxygen was given some of
the victims by first-aid teams.
Toll Now Is 20
The Niagara County Sher-
Iff's Department said the fatality
toll rose to 20 as a result
of the accident. The figure
is for fatal crashes on"
county highways outside the",,
three cities.
Miss Barry was a cheerleader
and a member of the
Yorkers Club at Wilson Cen*
trab School. She was a senior.
A friend of Janice said "she
was a very pretty girl and a
good student. She had red
hair and freckles."
Janice is survived by her
parents, Mr.,and Mrs. Francis
Barry; a brother, Duane, and
three sisters, Gail, Barbara,
and Beverly.
Services will be held at the
Hardison Funeral Home, Ransomville,
at a time to be announced.
Rev. Clarence French will
officiate. -
Employed by Builder
Mr. Luzak was employed by
the Calvano Construction Co.
He was born in Niagara Falls
and attended schools in the
Town of Lewiston.
Surviving are his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Luzak;
five' brothers, John Luzak Jr.
and Richard, -Dennis, Law-
rence, and Ronald Luzak; a
sister, Mrs. D u a n e "(Linda)
Bennett of Lewiston, and his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Mietlicki of GasporL
Services will be held at the
Tubinis Funeral Home in Niagara
Falls, Tuesday, - at a
time to be announced.
Friends may call at the funeral
home Sunday and Monday
from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Student at Wilson
The Cowder youth was also
a student at Wilson Central
School.
He was born in Niagara
Falls.
He is survived by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Cowder, 3276 Ontario St.,
Town of Wilson; his maternal
grandfather, Daniel Zortman,
Clearfield, Pa., and his paternal
grandparents, Mr and
Mrs. Harvey. Cowder of Woodland,
Pa.
Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the
Hamilton and Clark Funeral
Home, Wilson.
Friends may call at the funeral
home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Burial will be in Greenwood
Cemetery.

Notes:

Dennis B. Luzak
April 4, 1946  -  March 1, 2024
Dennis B. Luzak Obituary

Dennis B. Luzak, 77, of Gasport, NY passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 4, 1946 he was the son of the late John S. and Lottie M. (Mietlicki) Luzak Sr. Dennis enjoyed hunting and spending time at the family farm with his family and friends.


He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. (Dominski) Luzak; sons, Dennis (Bridget) Luzak Jr. and Robert Luzak; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Ronald Luzak. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, John S. Luzak Jr., Gerald Luzak, Robert Luzak, Richard Luzak, and Larry Luzak; sisters, Linda J. Davis, and Diane Luzak.


There is NO PRIOR visitation. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC.

Family/Spouse: DOMINSKI, Barbara A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Linda J.(Luzak) Davis, 69, of Lockport, NY passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on February 9, 1948 she was the daughter of the late John S. Luzak Sr. and the late Lottie M. (Mietlicki) Luzak. Linda retired from General Motors after 31 years and also from Tops Market. She enjoyed going to bingo with her family and many friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Eric Davis; children, Duane D.(Amanda) Bennett Jr., Henry F. Spoon Jr., Richard (Barb) Davis, Craig S.(Tina) Davis and Denise D. Bennett; sixteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Dennis (Barbara) Luzak and Ronald Luzak. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by daughter, Deborah D. Phillips; sister, Diane Luzak; brothers, John, Gerald, Robert, Richard and Larry.
Friends may call Saturday, July 8th from 2-4 PM & Sunday, July 9th from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, cor. of Welch Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, where Funeral Services will begin at 10:30AM on Monday, July 10th with Deacon Richard Golaszewski officiating. Burial following in Hartland Central Cemetery, Gasport, NY.

Family/Spouse: BENNETT, Duane Douglas. Duane (son of BENNETT, William Warren and SCHEER, Irene Elizabeth) was born on 21 Oct 1944 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Jul 2017 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DAVIS, Eric. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LAMPHERE, Jeffrey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ACHUARA, Archie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MAJOR, Nancy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DIEBOLD, Marshall. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: GREEN, Stephen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PLESS, Bridgett. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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