Szymanski, Helen
Birth
Helen Szymanski was born August 12, 1921, to the late Zygmund and Suzanna Szymanski in Westfield, Mass. Her siblings were:
- Edmund Szymanski
- Henry Szymanski
- James Szymanski
- Jayne Janonis
- Trudy Staniulis
Education
Helen B. Szymanski was raised and attended school in Johnson City, N.Y.,
Occupation
Helen B. Szymanski, in Johnson City, N.Y., became a legal secretary. She moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, where she built her log cabin home, finding time to be an air tour guide. Helen spent two years in Munich, Germany. She moved to Latham, N.Y., to raise her family, where she was an accomplished seamstress and homemaker, eventually retiring to Roswell.
Marriage & Children
Helen Szymanski married Edwin Buckingham. Their child was:
- Susan B. Massamillo
After his death she married Louis Charles Landauer. Her stepchildren were:
- Paul Landauer
- Michael Landauer
- Mary Lou Dunham
- Patricia Landauer
- Peter Landauer
- Daniel Landauer.
Death
Helen Szymanski Buckingham Landauer, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away Sept. 14, 2008, at the age of 87.
Obituary
Helen B. Landauer: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Roswell Daily Record (NM) - Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Deceased Name: Helen B. Landauer
Helen B. Landauer, of Roswell, passed away Sept. 14, 2008, at the age of 87. She was born Aug. 12, 1921, to the late Zygmund and Suzanna Szymanski in Westfield, Mass.
Helen was preceded in death by her brothers, Edmund, Henry and James; her late husband, Edwin Buckingham; and stepson, Paul Landauer. She is survived by her sisters, Jayne Janonis and Trudy Staniulis; daughter, Susan B. Massamillo, husband, L. Charles Landauer; stepchildren, Michael Landauer, Mary Lou Dunham, Patricia Landauer, Peter Landauer and Daniel Landauer. She leaves wonderful memories to her grandchildren, Andrew, Christian, Elizabeth, Charles, Ryan, Katherine and Kristin; and to many nieces and nephews.
Helen was raised and attended school in Johnson City, N.Y., where she became a legal secretary. She moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, where she built her log cabin home, finding time to be an air tour guide. Helen spent two years in Munich, Germany. She moved to Latham, N.Y., to raise her family, where she was an accomplished seamstress and homemaker, eventually retiring to Roswell. Helen will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Ambrose Church in Latham, N.Y. on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at 9 a.m.
Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic School in Roswell.
Copyright 2008, Roswell Daily Record, All Rights Reserved.
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