Mary Elizabeth Hurysz

November 27, 1942 - September 2, 2018

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Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Hurysz was born November 27, 1942, and after battling endometrial cancer for the last eight months died in the early afternoon on September 2, 2018 at the age of 75. She was joined at her bedside by her children. Services will be held in Rochester, NY Saturday September 8th at 10am with Paul W Harris Funeral Home, 570 Kings Highway S., Rochester, NY 14617. This will be followed by a procession to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her loving husband, Paul Stanley Hurysz, Sr. who died July 20, 2010. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making donations to The American Cancer Society or http://www.myasthenia.org/Liz was born in Rochester, NY to parents Charles and Lillian Thomas. Their only child grew up to be a consummate and dedicated educator. She attended James Monroe High School in Rochester and began her undergraduate studies at Translyvania University in Kentucky where she joined the sorority, Phi Mu later transferring to SUNY Brockport for her degree in Education. She would continue to teach and take post-bac classes throughout her life but, she first began teaching in the Rochester Public School System in the 1960's. After moving to Houston, TX in 1978 she went on to teach 4th grade at Stuchbery for twenty years before “officially” retiring. In 2003, she and her husband moved to Ruston, LA where she volunteered in the auxiliary at Ruston Hospital for 14 years helping the I.C.U. She also held season tickets for the Louisiana Tech Men's and Women's basketball teams “stay right on 'em!”. In 2005, she began teaching ELS at Tech campus where she also served on the textbook committee. While there she made friends from around the world.Liz is survived by her loving children, Kathy (Danny) Payne, Paul (Jill) Hurysz, Jr. Steven Hurysz, and Bryan Hurysz, grandchildren, Danielle and Ryan Payne, Kristopher, Matthew, Jacob, and Theresa Hurysz, Lilly Hurysz, brother-in-law Roger (Kathy) Hurysz, nieces Wendy (Terry) McCarthy, Rebecca (Chris Quinlan) Hurysz and Ruth (Greg Moore) Hurysz. Liz was loved by an abundance of family, friends, and co-workers.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

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I've met Ms. Liz back in 2007 when I started my English courses at ELS language center in Ruston, Louisiana. She was my teacher, and always I'll remember her smile. Just seeing her smile makes me happy. A little smile makes the world a beautiful place. I still remember her joke at the end of every session "see you later alligator".. May your soul rest in peace Ms. Liz. We will remember you forever.

I met Liz through our diagnosis of mg. She was a strong woman, who endured much. I was so sorry to find she had passed, but feel blessed that I had a chance to know her and thankful for our friendship. Liz, you will be missed greatly.

Thinking of you, Mom, with a very heavy heart. I‚Äôm finding peace in knowing that you‚Äôre suffering is over, as you Rest In Peace. I will continue to miss you until we meet again. Love you!

I am so sad to hear this and please accept my heartfelt condolences. I adored her! She kept me out of trouble (aka talking and finding other stuff to do) by letting me go to the library when I finished early. It was my happy place. She also made me an excellent grader :) All these years later, I still have such happy memories of her. She was a wonderful teacher.

Sweet sweet lady! I knew her from Stuchbery but found out a few years ago that we were Phi Mu sisters! Love In Our Bond!!

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

She was a wonderful teacher for my children and lovely coworker for my years at Stuchbery Elementary

I‚Äôm so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a sweet, caring, and wonderful teacher.

My deepest sympathy

Prayers and fond memories are what I have to remember my dearly departed. My most heartfelt condolences

Liz, you were one of the first people I met at my first teaching job in the U.S. You were there when I announced I was expecting and also watched my son grow into school-age. You supported me as I grew as a teacher and over the years grew into an administrator. I will always remember your laugh, your sharp wit, your passion for teaching, your hippy stories and your willingness to go beyond expectations if students needed something. I'm a better person for having known you. Hundreds of students are more educated and living better lives because of you. We'll all miss you, but as you would probably say with a wry smile and a shrug, "What are you gonna do?"

Oh, my dear friend, you brightened our Friday suppers and cheered me at work. I shall miss you; I shall miss you. Sing out with the angel choir so I can still hear your chuckle.

Ms. Liz was a super nice lady, she taught me English while I was studying in the language center at Louisiana Tech University, she was kind and very strict in teaching, I learnt a lot from her. I will miss her and hope she would rest in peace. May God bless her! ‚Äî‚Äî a former student from P. R. China

I am saddened.. She was teaching me at ELS in Ruston, LA. She was a kind-hearted woman & supportive for all of Int. students in ELS from around the world. She will be remembered always. My condolences to her family & friends.

In Deepest Sympathy It seems there's very little anyone can say or do to ease the loss of one who meant so very much to you all but may you all find some peace and comfort in the Sorrow that your bear knowing that your Mother was a Phenomenal woman who has left a Amazing Legacy. I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to meet her RIP Mrs Mary whom I will Love Forever!!

In Deepest Sympathy It seems there's very little anyone can say or do to ease the loss of the one who meant so very much to you all but may you find some comfort and peace in knowing that she was Phenomenal Woman who has left a Amazing Legacy and I am so grateful that I had the chance to meet her!! RIP Mrs Mary I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER

Your presence on this earth will be sorely missed, however, your spirit will remain with me always....missing you but knowing you are now resting in peace! PJ

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