Ronald W. “Juice” Matusak

By Orleans Hub Posted 18 April 2025 at 10:31 am

MIDDLEPORT – Ronald W. “Juice” Matusak, age 75, of Middleport, NY went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, peacefully at home.

Born April 19, 1949, in Medina, he was a son of the late Edward and Victoria (Kaczynski) Matusak. Juice graduated from Medina High School in the Class of 1967. He went on to work for Harrison Radiator Division of GM in Lockport for 30 years. On August 28, 1993, he married his beloved wife, Karen L. (Clark) Matusak. He was a parishioner of the Oak Orchard Assembly of God Church. Juice enjoyed a very active social life. He was a proud, active and longtime member of Council #651, Knights of Columbus in Medina. Juice was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed watching games with his family and friends. He also had a love for music. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 31 years, Karen Matusak of Middleport; son, Scott Matusak (fiancée Debra) of Lockport; stepsons, Darwin Poler and Eric (Kerry) Poler; step-grandchildren, Maxim and Stella Poler; brothers, Donald Matusak and Thomas Matusak; nephew, Andrew Matusak (Autumn); and great-nephew, Declan Matusak. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Richard Matusak; and sister-in-law, Jody Matusak.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, April 23 from 5-7PM, immediately followed by a service at 7PM at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport. Interment will be at a later date in West Ridgeway Cemetery. Share memories and condolences at www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.