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1929
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2025
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Leona Jozwiak Obituary
Apr 30, 1929 - Sep 10, 2025
Of Buffalo, NY. Beloved wife of the late John E. Jozwiak; Dear mother of Karen Pellegrino (Jim Ruiz); Loving grandmother of Daniel (fiancé Elliott Rice) and Elizabeth Pellegrino; Mother-in-law of the late Walter Drozdowski and Patrick Pellegrino. Sister of Paul (Linda) Rovnak and the late Barbara (late John) Hochadel, Richard Rovnak, John (late Bernice) Rovnak and Brian (late Christine) Rovnak; Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date. Time and place to be announced. Memorial Contributions may be made to Buffalo Hospice Foundation. Please share online condolences at www.lesterwedekindtfuneralhome.com
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Lori Wunder
September 23, 2025
Leona and I worked together at Sears at the McKinley Mall. Many fond memories and laughs. My deepest sympathy.
Katie Smith
September 22, 2025
Many years ago I worked with Leona at Sears at the South Gate Plaza in West Seneca!!
My deepest sympathy to Leona´s family!
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