Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News

WODO - John Wodo, former-
ly of East Falls Street, Niagara
Falls, died Saturday (Dec. 28,
1963) in Buffalo, N.Y. Husband
of the late Mary Uboski. Survi-
v o r s include two daughters, Mrs.
Theadore (Jeannette) Niemiec
of North Tonawanda and Mrs.
Stanley (Helen) Rykiel of Niag-
ara Falls; two sons, Marian Wodo and Edward Wodo, also of Niagara Falls. Also survived by eight grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Funeral at
Chester G. Tubinis Funeral
Home, 1646 E. Falls St., Niagara
Falls, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1963, at
8:30 a.m., and at 9 a.m. in Our
Lady of the Rosary Church. In-
terment in Gate of Heaven Ceme-
tery. Recitation of Rosary at
7:30 p.m. Monday. Deceased was
a member of Woodmen of the
World Camp 211 which will con-
duct memorial services at 8 p.m.
Monday.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 12/28/1963

John Wodo, 78, formerly of
1328 E. Fails St., died in Buffalo
today (Dec. 28, 1963) aft-
er a long illness.
A native of Poland, Mr.
Wodo came to this country
and this city 57 years ago. He
was employed by the Aluminum,
Company of America for
many years until the plant
here closed.
He was a member of Woodmen
of the World Camp No.
211.
Surviving are three daughters,
Mrs. Stanley (Helen) Rykiel,
this city, Miss Marian
Wodo, Town of Niagara, and
Mrs. Theodore (Jeannette)
Niemiec, North Tonawanda;
a son, Edward Wodo, this
city; 8 grandchildren and 7
great-grandchildren.
The services will be held
at 8:30'a.m. Tuesday at the
Tubinis Funeral Home and at
9 o'clock at Our Lady of the
Rosary Church. Burial will be
in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
The rosary will be recited
at 7;30 p.m.. Monday. Friends
may call after 1 p.m. Sunday.

Family/Spouse: UBOSKI, Mary. Mary died on 20 Dec 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MORRIS, Thelma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 6/29/1942

Funeral services for Mrs Sophie
Sosnowski, 22. 2714 Orleans avenue.
died yesterday morning at
Mount Saint Mary's hospital, will
be held Wednesday from the home
at 8 30 o'clock and at Holy Rosary
Church at 9 o'clock. Interment will
be in Riverdale cemetery.
A graduate of the Niagara street
school and the Gasklll Junior high
School. Mrs. Sosnowski is survived
by her husband. Matthew, and by
v r parents. Mr. and Mis. John
Wodo. and two sisters. Marie and
Helen Wodo. all of this city and a
brother, Edward, of Naponnk, N. Y.

Family/Spouse: SOSNOWSKI, Matthew. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeannette married NIEMIEC, Theodore C about 15 Jun 1936 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married RYKIEL, Stanley A on 18 Oct 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KALPAKIAN, Stella. Stella (daughter of KALPAKIAN, Leon Stephen and ABRAMAITYS, Anna Francis) died on 31 Jul 1968 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married POWLEY, Josephine on 29 Feb 1936 in Rockford, Winnebago County, IL. Josephine was born about 1905 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Dec 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Posted: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 12:32 pm


Marian J. "Jack" Wodo, Jr., 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014. Born on July 30, 1936 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Marian J. and Thelma M. (Morris) Wodo, Sr. and attended local schools. Jack was a welder at LaFarge and was a member of IUOE Local #463, Active Hose#1 and the VFW Post#8734. He was an avid motorsports fan and hunter.

He is survived by his sister, Jean (late Benjamin) Landers, Sr. of Niagara Falls, NY; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Diane (Gorban) Wodo; his son Marian J. "Jack" Wodo III; his brother, Alfred "Fred" (Janet) Wodo; and his dog, Brownie.

Friends may call on Thursday, September 11th from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME, INC., 319-24th St., cor. of Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will take place on Friday at 11:00 AM with Reverend Charles Lamb officiating. Burial following in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Lewiston, NY.

Visit zajacfuneralhomeinc.com for online condolences.

Marian married GARBIAN, Diane M on 8 Sep 1962 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Diane (daughter of GARBIAN, Walter) was born on 26 Mar 1941; died on 22 Nov 1992 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married LUFFMAN, Janet Patricia on 18 Jun 1960 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. Janet (daughter of LUFFMAN, William E and KNOX, Ila) was born on 13 Jan 1942; died on 8 May 2007 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jean T.(Wodo) Landers, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 28, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Marian J. and Thelma M. (Morris) Wodo Sr.
She is survived by two daughters, Marjorie(Jim) Minnick and Theresa (Anthony) Colucci; grandchildren, Tony, Randy, Patrick, Kristi and Valerie. Also survived by several great-grandchildren. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her Husband, Benjamin W. Landers Sr.; son, Benjamin Landers Jr. and brothers, Alfred F. "Fred" (Janet)Wodo and Marian J. "Jack" (Diane) Wodo Jr.
Friends may call Thursday, May 4th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, cor of Welch Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 11 AM on Friday May 5th with Rev. Robert Hughson officiating. Burial in North Ridge Cemetery, Lockport, NY

Jean married LANDERS, Benjamin W in Dec 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RYBICKI, John G. John (son of RYBICKI, Edward and MILLS, Flodine) was born on 2 Oct 1954 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Oct 2023 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

OBITUARY

Mark F. Rykiel of  Lewiston, NY, passed away on  Thursday, October 29, 2020, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.   He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on March 8, 1953 the son of the late Stanley and Helen [Wodo] Rykiel.
Mark graduated from Niagara Falls High School and had attended Niagara County Community College and Niagara University.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid poker player and sports fan.
Mark is survived by his wife of 32 years Sandra R. [Donovan] Rykiel, a sister Cynthia (John) Rybicki, sisters in law Monica (late Paul) Mamon and Rita (William) Geiben and was the uncle of Ashley DiPasquale, Joseph (Karen) and Peter J. Mamon,  Kristina  (Victor) Muto,  James (Marilyn) and Nicholas (Carolyn) Halliday, also several great nieces and nephews and his dog Quincy.
He was the brother of the late Andrea Rykiel and brother in law of the late Jack Donovan.
Private funeral services will be held at the wishes of his family.

Family/Spouse: DONOVAN, Sandra R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: VALERY, Arthur. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: POYFAIR, Richard L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/5/1963

WODO-Jacalyn Kim, at Memorial Hospital.
Infant daughter of A. and Mrs.
Alfred F. Wodo of 84 " A " St.;-sister
of Janine Wodo, at home; granddaughter
of M r . and Mrs. William Luffman
of Niagara Falls, N.Y. and Mr. and
Mrs. Marian Wodo, Town of Niagara.
Private funeral service was held from
Grimes Funeral Home, 7311 Porter
Road. Interment, Gate of Heaven
Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: COLUCCI, Anthony. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MINNICK, James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NIAGARA FALLS — Benjamin W. Landers, Jr., 32, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010 after a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on May 23, 1978, he was the son of the late Benjamin W. Landers, Sr. and attended local schools. Benjamin was an avid wrestling fan and loved to go to live wrestling events and watch it on TV. He is survived by his mother, Jean T. (Wodo) Landers of Niagara Falls, NY; sisters, Theresa (Anthony) Colucci and Marjorie (James) Minnick, all of Niagara Falls, NY; uncle, Jack (late Diane) Wodo of the Town of Niagara; aunt, Dorianne (Robert) Ciocco of Youngstown, NY; also several nieces and nephews. Besides his father, he was predeceased by two uncles, Fred (Janet) Wodo and Fred Landers. Friends may call Thursday, May 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME, INC., 319-24th St., cor. Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will take place on Friday at 11:00 AM. Burial following in North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, NY. Donations in Benjamin's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for on-line guest register.

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