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Stephen Rossel Obituary

ROSSEL-Stephen J. November 17, 2007, of Sloan, NY, beloved husband of the late Florence H. (nee Koperski); dearest father of James Rossel and Deborah (Dennis) Baker; loving grandfather of Kelly Wolf, Michael (Melissa) and Steven (Rachael) Kosmoski; great-grandfather of Marissa, Andrew and Vanessa; brother of Frances Kruszka, late Bertha Durawa and late Henry Rossel. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Wednesday at 9:30 AM and in St. Andrew's R.C. Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Lancaster. Family present to receive friends Monday and Tuesday 4-8 PM. Stephen was a former employee of Bell Aerospace.

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2007.

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Hank & Carole Olejniczak

November 19, 2007

Debbie & Dennis,

Although it is so diffucult to lose a parent take comfort in knowing your father is at peace. Our deepest condolences are with you and your family as you grieve.

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