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Helen Zawierucha Obituary

ZAWIERUCHA - Helen V. (nee Pojanowski) July 9, 2008, beloved wife of the late Henry C. Zawierucha; dearest mother of Christina FM Zawierucha-Zack (LTC Timothy E. Zack, US Army) and Felicia Z. (Daniel DDS) Livingston; cherished grandmother of Sarah and Gregory Livingston; sister of Sophie (late Charles) Burke; sister-in-law of Ceil and Freda Zawierucha; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 5090 Transit Rd. (south of Como Park Blvd.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 12 Noon in St. John Gualbert Church (please assemble at church). Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Mrs. Zawierucha was a member of Chopin Singing Society and an officer of its Ladies Auxiliary, I.J. Paderewski Singing Society, Polish Singing Alliance Circuit 9, Arfa Singing Society, St. John Gualberts Rosary Society and its Ladies Guild, Adam Plewacki Post Auxiliary and The Polish National Alliance of America.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2008.

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Barbara (Zawierucha) Hunka

July 18, 2008

Dear Christina & Felicia,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a very well remembered Aunt. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Sheila Millich Sorge

July 17, 2008

Miss Zawierucha
I was so sorry to read about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
A former student from Orchard Park Middle School

William Whited

July 13, 2008

Miss Zaw.
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. After going through all this just three short months ago I feel your pain. May God bless you and your family in these difficult times. Your favorite former student. Billy Whited.

Pam Cohen

July 13, 2008

Felicia,
With heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Mother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Mary, Carolyn, Karen, Pam

Ann, Doug, Ted, Lauren & Ian Paul

July 12, 2008

Felicia, Dan, Sarah & Greg,
We will miss your Babcia. She was always so sweet and caring and she just loved Ellicottville and all of you. You all have her kindness genes.

Marge and Gary Hauer

July 12, 2008

Felicia, So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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