She was born July 24, 1922 in Pembroke, NY, a daughter of the late Clair and Alice Falker Higgins.
Marie and her husband operated a dairy farm together for many years. Upon their retirement they enjoyed traveling in their RV, summers at Black Lake, NY fishing, and winters in Florida. Upon her husband’s death Marie took up golf, enjoyed winters in Florida, and summers with her family and friends in the Batavia area. Her golfing career of 19 years included 3 holes-in-one. Marie also enjoyed trips to the casino. At age 89 she sold her home in Florida and returned to the Batavia area. She enjoyed family holidays and visits - the laughter they provided always made her smile.
She was predeceased by her husband, Victor Sztaba, daughter, Jean Tripp, brothers, Clair and Charles Higgins and sister, Jeannette Halat.
Survivors include two sons, Charles (Susan) Sztaba of Bergen and Richard (Linda) Sztaba of Batavia. Daughter, Maryann (David) Buelow of Batavia, OH. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Son in-law, Gary Tripp of Florida. Sister in-law, Mary Niecmski of Clarence. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to share in her Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday (January 12th), 11:00am at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 8656 Church St., East Pembroke, NY. Interment will be in St. Brigid Cemetery, Bergen, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to Martha’s Table at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
