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MaryAnn Forsyth Obituary
(nee Konka)
Feb 10, 1939 - Oct 31, 2025
Of South Buffalo, NY. Beloved wife of 54 years to Frederick J. Forsyth; loving mother of Brenda (Douglas) Bodack, Michael (Jody) Zakowski, late Leonard Zakowski, Amy Forsyth, step-mother of the late Dale Forsyth, Lawrence Forsyth, late Daniel Forsyth, William Noe, and John (Linda) Walker; cherished Bobcie of Brian Forsyth, Rosann (Michael) Druckemiller, Jaclyn Bodack, Meghan Zakowski, Chelsea Zakowski, Mackenzie (Ronald) Bailey, Zachary (Angelic) Bodack, Brandon Zakowski, and Hope Forsyth; adored great-grandma of Brianne Forsyth, Isabelle Forsyth, Chase Forsyth, Jameson Druckemiller, Conrad Druckemiller, and Leo Bailey; dear sister of the late Stanley (Patrica) Konka and Stephen (Lillian) Konka; dearest Chuccie to many nieces and nephews. MaryAnn was a member of the 187th Airborne Ladies Auxiliary, where she was Lady of the Year in 2015. MaryAnn was also a strong advocate for the rights of children with special needs, and most importantly the biggest supporter of her family and friends. The family will be present on Monday from 3-7PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said on Tuesday morning at 8:45AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30AM at Our Lady of Charity Parish - Holy Family Worship Site. Entombment will follow at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Cheektowaga. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Eastern Monarch Butterfly Farm or the Hospice Foundation of WNY. Please share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
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