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Stephanie Pizak Obituary

'Stella Dee' December 5, 2001, beloved wife of the late John; daughter of the late Stanley and Jadwiga (Bochynski) Dzienynski; sister of the late Pearl Dzienynski; stepmother of the late Janet Rusin; loving grandmother of Mary Jane (Roger) Amadori, Judith Rusin, John Rusin; loving great-grandmother of Jonathan Amadori; also survived by many cousins. Family and friends may call Sunday only 2-9 PM at ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St., (897-2400), and attend a Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 9:30 AM at St. John Kanty Church. (Please assemble at church.)

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Buffalo News from Dec. 7 to Dec. 9, 2001.

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