Linda Grace Kurczynski

Linda Grace Kurczynski, 83 (nee Martone) of Pendleton died on July 22, 2026 under the loving care of Niagara Hospice, Inc. after a long illness. Oldest daughter of Frank and Grace (Nee Barone) Martone. Beloved wife of 63 years of the late Robert E. Kurczynski. Proud mother of Rita (Frank) Dispenza, Robin (Peter) Bayer, Robert (Karen) Kuczynski, and elated grandmama of Jordyn, Leigh, Jacob Franklin and Taylor Elizabeth. Step-grandmother of April, Amy, Aaron and step-great-grandmother of A.J. Loving sister of Rita Shelley (the late Jackie) and the late Josephine (Ronald) Pettigrew, the late Ronald (Nancy) Martone. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

Linda worked as a hairdresser during the day and taught Cosmetology at Culvers Beauty School in Buffalo to support her loving family. Linda was a faithful servant of God and was a very active member of St. Albert the Great Roman Catholic Church where she was on the Bereavement Committee for many years. Linda loved to cook and bake. At Christmas time she would make hundreds of dozens of cookies and deliver them to the bereavement committee and neighbors. She spent hours crafting with her grandchildren making them t-shirts with cloth paint. Nothing gave her more joy than spending time with her grandchildren.

Friends received by the family on Wednesday 4-7 p.m. at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda where services will be held 7:00 p.m. that evening. Linda will be laid to rest with her husband at the National Cemetery in Corfu, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, Inc. 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY  14094.