Obituary of Clara R. Druziak

Clara R. Druziak, 94, formerly of Midline Rd., Amsterdam, passed away Wednesday October 8, 2008 at the E. L. Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in the Town of Amsterdam. Born on April 6, 1914 a daughter of Michael and Katherine Vanoski Kavanaugh. She was a lifelong Amsterdam area resident and attended local schools. Mrs. Druziak was a homemaker for most of her life. For over 25 years she worked in various New York State Thruway Stop Restaurants. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam and was a member of the Manny Corners Community Club, the Hagaman Seniors and enjoyed playing cards, bingo, bowling and traveling. She married Paul A. Druziak on November 28, 1934. He passed away April 2, 1971. Survivor's include, One son, Dennis M. Druziak and his wife Laurie of Amsterdam. Two daughters, Arlene C. Madej and her husband Ted of Hagaman, NY and Joan Bez and her husband Edward of Amsterdam, NY. Eight Grandchildren, Richard Laurie Madej, Susan Tom Ressel, Thomas Pam Madej, Robert Bez, Brian Lisa Bez and David Bez, Jennifer Young and Douglas Druziak. Twelve great-grandchildren, Heather Staats, Bret Madej, Ryan Madej, Morgan Bez, Justin Bez, Jessica Bez, Christina Bez, Sara Ressel, Erica Ressel, Karleigh Madej, Andrew Madej and Dayanna Young. One great -great grandson, Dylan Staats. Nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was predeceased by a daughter Paula Claire Druziak, a great-grandson Seth Madej, brothers and sisters, Bernard Kavanaugh, James Kavanaugh and Mary White. Funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held on Friday this evening October 10, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ft. Johnson, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 33 Everett Rd., Albany, NY 12205 or to the Hagaman Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 328, Hagaman, NY 12086.