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Martha A. Rich-Blazosky Obituary

 
Formerly of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her daughter's home in Battle Creek, MI.  She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 14, 1928, a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine [Reele] Granata.
Martha was a teller with M&T Bank for many years.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt, who enjoyed spending time with her family.
Martha was an avid baker and took immense satisfaction in teaching and passing on Sicilian family recipes.
She was a gifted quilter and spent her free time crocheting and donating hats for newborns and quilting blankets for the elderly.
Martha found joy in playing cards with family and her community.
She was a member of the Lewiston Senior Center and St. Peter's Church.
Martha was a special woman who brought warmth and love to all who had the privilege of knowing her and will be greatly missed.
She was the wife of the late Harold J. Rich and the late Peter Blazosky.
Martha is survived by her daughter LuAnn Reed, a sister Elena Zona, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late JoAnn Mease and sister of the late Joseph Granata, Josephine Mele, Mary Christman, Stella Muldoon and Laura "Dorothy" Stockwell.
Her family will be present on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 3-7 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 901 Cayuga Street, LEWISTON, NY, where funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph, St. Joseph's Church site, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY.

Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.
Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register.

Family/Spouse: RICH, Harold John. Harold and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BLAZOSKY, Peter. Peter and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

LuAnn married BLACKMON, Thomas J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Life story

 
JoAnn (nee Rich) Mease, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on January 26, 2021 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.  Born on April 24, 1959 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Martha (nee Granada) Rich-Blazawski and the late Harold John Rich.  On August 1, 1978, JoAnn married Irvin Richard Mease, Sr. 

 
JoAnn was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, graduated from Niagara Falls High School and attended Niagara County Community College. For over 15 years, she was employed as a toll attendant for the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission.  JoAnn worshipped at The Chapel at CrossPoint and enjoyed crafts and collecting gem stones.

 
In addition to her mother and husband, JoAnn is survived by children, Irvin Richard (Nadezda) Mease, Jr. and Jonathon Richard Mease, Sr.; grandchildren, Jonathon Richard Mease, Jr., Jordan Matthew Mease, Sophia Alexandra Mease, Nicholas Richard Mease, Daniel Adam Mease, Elizabeth Martha Mease and Mark Joseph Mease; sister, LuAnn Reed; a niece and nephew, Jennifer Lynn Reed and Benjamin Dale Reed.

 
The family will be present on Friday from 3-7 p.m. at OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007) where JoAnn’s funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 30th at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Jerry Gillis officiating. Friends invited. Masks and social distancing will be required for your safety at all gatherings.  Thank you for your support and understanding. Private prayers of committal and interment will be held in the Western New York National Cemetery, Pembroke, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to a charity of one's choice. Professional arrangements are under the care of Michael R. Goodlander. 
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JoAnn married MEASE, Irvin Richard Sr on 1 Aug 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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