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Mary Owczarzak Obituary

OWCZARZAK - Mary (Pietrzak) Of Lancaster, NY, October 25, 2008, beloved wife of the late Valentine; loving mother of Lucille (Denis) Marsh; loving grandmother of Stephen Marsh and Mia (Jeffrey) Banks; dearest great-grandmother of Mary Claire and Matthew Banks; dearest sister of late Angeline (late Joseph) Miller, late Leo (late Viola) Pietrzak, late Helen (late Conrad) Ziarniak, late Julian (late Celia) Pietrzak and the late Edward (late Josephine) Pietrzak; dearest sister-in-law of Carrie Luczak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Monday from 3-8 PM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga. A Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 9:30 AM at Corpus Christi Church, 199 Clark St., Buffalo. Please assemble at church.

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2008.

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Cheri and Jack Cavanaugh

October 30, 2008

Dear Mia and Jeff and Children,
Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Your relationship with Nana will bring you many beautiful memories that you will always treasure. The lessons that your children learned from having Nana with you are bountiful and will have a lasting impact on them.
Our sincere sympathy,
Cheri and Jack

Helen Bradley

October 28, 2008

Dearest Lou, Den and Family
As Nana spent 97 glorious years on this earth (wow!) may she watch over you for all eternity. We send you all our heartfelt sympathy and much love as always.
Helen, Alex, Alice, Luc and Sam xxxxx

Karen and Paul Szafran

October 27, 2008

Dear Lucille, Dennis and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom, Gramma, and Nana's death. We are praying for you that God's presence may bring comfort to you. You were all such a blessing to her as she was to you. Paul & Karen

Chris Camp

October 27, 2008

Steve,
You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris & Jeff Camp

June Brewer

October 27, 2008

Lou and Den and family-We only met Nana once on our visit to you but felt we knew her from all the family photo's.Thinking of you all as always.
Love June ,Tony and Alf
xxxxxx

Janice DiBacco

October 27, 2008

Steve & family; So sorry for your loss

Laurie Smietana

October 27, 2008

Steve and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your grandmother was a wonderful lady & I feel blessed that I got to meet her & get to know her.
She was also very lucky to have such a loving family.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Laurie, Walter & Natalie Smietana

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