JoAnn M. Kurek Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of JoAnn M. Kurek of Niagara Falls, New York, who passed away on October 11, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of JoAnn M. Kurek to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin H. Austin and Jeanette Austin (Morowski); and her sisters, Sharon Guarino (late Charles) and Suzanne Austin. She is survived by: her husband Ronald D. Kurek, Sr.; her children, Ronald D. Kurek, Jr., Danielle Coppede (Joshua), Jennifer Held (Jason) and Kristen Kurek-Smith (Terrell Smith); her grandchildren, Jackson Held, Jessa Held, Jameson Held, Calvin Smith and Grayson Smith; and her brothers, James Austin (Dottie) and Paul Austin. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Prince of Peace Church (1055 N Military Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304).
In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice at http://www.niagarahospice.org.
