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Stella Lerczak Obituary

LERCZAK - Stella Entered into rest September 16, 2008 at Orchard Manor in Medina. Born April 30, 1925 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Michael and Carolyn (Struzik) Starczyewski. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Arthur Lerczak; beloved mother of Arthur (Norine) Lerczak of Pennsylvania, Deborah (Gary) Cooper of Lockport, Jamie (Pam) Lerczak of North Carolina, Christine (Curt) Salt of Middleport, Michael Lerczak of Florida, Renee (David) Dugway of Connecticut and the late Francine Marinaccio Pardee; loving grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 12; dear sister of Angie (late Henry) Podsiadlo and sister-in-law of Loraine (late John) Stark; predeceased by a brother, Stanley (Eloise) Stark and two sisters, Mamie (Michael) Rusinek and Celia (Henry) Geleszinski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at All Saints Parish at St. Patricks Church in Lockport, Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 10:00 AM. Arrangements by TAYLOR & REYNOLDS FUNERAL HOME, corner of Transit and Niagara Streets, Lockport.

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Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 21, 2008.

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susan brooks

September 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Danny Pardee

September 21, 2008

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

It is with great sorrow to learn of Stella's passing. My prayers and sympathy are with your family at this time.

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