Maryanne Elizabeth Kutas

Maryanne E. Kutas [nee Pawlak], age 77, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, after an extended illness. Maryanne was born in Buffalo on Monday, January 27, 1947, the daughter of the late Harold and Janice [nee Falkowski] Kutas. She graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in education. Maryanne then obtained a master's degree in special education from Buffalo State College. she had a long career as an English teacher for the Buffalo City School District. She loved to read, especially anything by Stephen King. She was an excellent baker and known for her Placek, cheesecakes and apple pie. Entertaining was her passion, especially at the holidays. She and her late husband, Stanley made their home in the Kaisertown section of Buffalo for many decades. She enjoyed gardening and cultivating roses and later began doing floral arrangements for family, friends and neighbors. Her smile was contagious, and her positive attitude was an inspiration to all. Her love of animals would keep her busy with her dogs, cats and birds as well as feeding stray animals. Her soul was gentle and kind as she always had something positive to say about everyone and every situation. Maryanne was a faithful woman who prayed for the well-being of others before herself. Through her illness she never wavered and always remained steadfast in her belief of the resurrection of Heaven. Her husband, a retired mail carrier for many years passed away on June 11, 2011. Maryanne was the very special mother of Sarah Jacobi and Lawrence "Larry" Kutas. Adored mother-in-law of the late Michael Jacobi and Diane [nee Lewandowski] Kutas. The best nana to Rose [James] Miller, Jessica Jacobi, Kyle [Patricia] Kutas and Garrett [Renee] Kutas. The best little sister of Lawrence [Ann] Pawlak, the late Thomas [the late Helen] Pawlak and Stephen [Beverly] Pawlak. The sweetest aunt of many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Her longtime friends which she considered her sisters are Karen [Robert] Kwarta, Sheila Urbanski and Kathleen [Rodger] Haltman. She is in no more pain and now our angel watching over us. She has joined her parents and the love of her life and very best friend her husband and we can only imagine the tender embrace. At Maryanne's request her family will gather for a private commemoration of her extraordinary life at the Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home. She wanted everyone to remember her with a smile and celebrate her life - not mourn her resurrection. If desired, expressions of sympathy may be directed in Maryanne's honor can be made to the SPCA of Erie County 300 Harlem Road West Seneca NY 14224. There will be no prior services planned per her wishes. Family and friends are invited to light a candle, leave a message of condolence and share a memory on her tribute page at www.kevinmmasonfuneralhome.com. Maryanne asked that her final arrangements be entrusted to the Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home 154 Weimar St. Buffalo, NY 14206. [716] 362-0199 Fax: [716] 462-5355 email: kevinmmason@yahoo.com website: www.kevinmmasonfuneralhome.com

Maryanne Elizabeth Kutas

January 27, 1947 - April 13, 2024