Obituary of Delilah Grzybowski

Delilah (Urtel) Grzybowski, age 85 of Ransomville went to her heavenly home on Sunday October 17, 2010 in the Eastern Niagara Hospital in Newfane after a brief illness. Delilah was born June 4, 1925 in Wilson, the eldest daughter of the late Edward and Mabel (Rohring) Urtel. She attended a one room school house on Chestnut Rd. in Wilson where she excelled, especially in spelling and had won the Buffalo Evening News Spelling Bee. Delilah graduated from Wilson High School in 1942 at age 16, the first in her family to do so. She then attended business school where she earned her comptometer license. Delilah married Max J. Grzybowski on June 24, 1950. Max predeceased her on March 11, 1987. She was employed in the payroll office at Harrison Radiator in the 1950's until she left to raise her family, and was a Niagara County Election Inspector for 45 years. Delilah enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening, and was heavily involved with local 4H Programs with her daughters in the 60's and 70's. She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, St. Peter's Ladies Aide Society, the Wilson Lakeshore Mother's Club, and the Ransomville Rural Retirees. Delilah loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren whom she loved dearly and was so very proud of. She never missed a play, dance recital, concert, or graduation ceremony, and attended as many sports events as time would allow. She is survived by her four daughters, Mary Jo (Kenneth) Higginbotham of Santa Clarita, CA, Janice (James) Sievert and Maxanne (Bill) Rees both of Wilson, and Gretchen (Leo) Fournier of Ransomville; her grandchildren, Scott and Michele Higginbotham, Joe and Jackie Sievert, Mercedees, Trey, and Quinn Rees, Cooper, Logan, and Bailey Fournier; her great grandchildren, Shaianne Higginbotham, Serena Gelfman, and Jayden Higginbotham. She was the beloved sister of Harold Urtel, Russell (Dorothy) Urtel, Helen (William) Bye, Elton "Bob" (Phyllis) Urtel, Hazel (Robert) Walker, and the late Lawrence (Ann) Urtel. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Wednesday from 6 - 8 pm and Thursday from 3 - 8 pm. Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 22, at 11:00 am in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, with the Rev. Alexander Knowles officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Delilah loved flowers, but she also loved helping others. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Lockport, NY 14094 or to a charity of one's choice.