They Suddenly Disappeared - The Abandoned Home of A Polish US Family!
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- Опубліковано 15 кві 2023
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In this hidden location, we discovered an abandoned house that has been left to decay for over a decade. But what makes this house special is that it was once the cherished home of a Polish American family, the Stefans, who immigrated to the USA in search of a better life.
Jan Stefan and his wife Jadigwa arrived in the United States with nothing but their dreams and hopes for a brighter future. They established themselves in their adopted homeland, building a home that reflected their love and commitment to their new country. However, something terrible happened to this family, and they vanished without a trace, leaving behind everything they owned.
In this UA-cam series, we take you on a journey to explore the remnants of their lives, piecing together the clues left behind in this desolate house. As we delve deeper into the enigmatic world of this family, we are left with a haunting mystery that has remained unsolved for over a decade.
Join us as we uncover the secrets of this forgotten house and the tragic fate of the Stefans. Discover the untold story of a family who embraced the American dream, only to disappear without a trace. Don't miss out on this captivating journey.
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Filmed by Lesley
Edited by ES Forgotten (Danny) @ES.Forgotten
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I am 82 alone now with all my family passed. My brother just in January. From my point of view (at my age) it's best to get rid of items you don't want rather than let them going to waste....give them to someone who can use them and appreciares the nice decro-da items. Another interesting documentary Leslie, and as always much appreciated.
In the city where I live, I've noticed that some people die with houses totally full to the brim. I see their younger families renting dumpsters for months to empty out one house. I asked and they said the person who died was 89 years old. I think people wait until their health is too bad to get rid of things, so they die with house full. Or maybe they never wanted to get rid of anything. There are people like that. They are very attached to their things.
I bet you have so many timeless memories of chapters we could learn about where young people have no idea how hard times were.. Life is to easy today. Food then didn't come frozen ready made to warm up, people worked and prepared a dinner. People didn't throw something out because it was broken and knew they could order another better one.. Back then you learned to set and visit with your loved ones because no phone could bring you together like today's times. People had to travel to see one another, they wrote letters with feelings!
You type incredibly well for an 82 year old! Color me impressed 😊👍
I’m 73 and alone in America. I have been getting rid of stuff for awhile. My dread is my family pictures.
@@ctownsend4600 I wish I could scan all my photo into the computer and order them to be printed out for scrape booking and have them all in order preseason, prevent and pre-family.
As people get older and older, many start having separate bedrooms to get better sleep, especially if one has a severe snoring problem. Very common in the States.
Since insanity deals with the state of a mind, “insane” could not be applied to anything without a mind. The overuse here is like fingernails on a chalkboard.
Yes so very true. Sometimes health problems can be a reason to.
@@sandragruhle6288É verdade?no Estados Unidos os mais velhos,dormem 😴 🛌 separados !😮aqui no meu país os não meus avôs já tinha idade de 72 e 78 minha avó 👵 falava quê meu avô 👴 ainda era danado na,cama e meu sogro fez minha cunhada com 65 anos á irmã casula dele ,aqui os velhos dormem muito juntos e tem muito amor 😍 igual quanto eram jovens,se separar de cama só mesmo si um dos dois ficarem muito doentes 😩,meu país os homens geralmente são danado na cama á idade até 79 o máximo,aí no seu país falem com os homens para se cuidar mais da saúde bebidas 🍻 menos cigarro 🚬 e tomar mais chá 🍵ou de comer comida afrodisíaco é forte, feito aqui no meu país é tiro queda 😮🤔👍🙋♂️👋👋
Hello Cookie how's the weather over there
These types of abandonments usually involve the death of one parent, then the death of the other, and the children/grandchildren living far away. The children/grandchildren come back for the funeral and then go back to the house. Cleanup begins, they get overwhelmed and end up taking whatever personal property they can carry, intending to return at a later date, but then life happens. They probably still intend to return. But then family members disagree over something and everything must wait for a mutual agreement so distribution of the property can proceed.
Pero la nota es terrible lo que dice. Es muy triste.....
Hello Kristine how's the weather over there
Sad to see it waisting away. If they just sold it n divided the money or out names in a hat on similar price n draw out names for each piece. That takes away arguments. My mum family did that with 7 blocks of land when their mother died. Mum go the smallest but was a corner on the top of hill. So way equivalent in value.
You can’t take anything with you when you die.
I would have thought gifting property would save death duties n make life easier for next generation. But then parent would be afraid of losing comfortable home if children move them out. It’s happened. A friend had that happen. Very sad.
Regards M
Hi Lesley and Danny. It's a bit of a sad story. In her last note, Jadwiga wrote that her son told her that she is a stinky mother, that he was ashamed of them, and that he and Janina, daughter-in-law, had enough of them. "my dearest son said it to me" I my opinion they returned to Poland, since they were no longer needed by anyone there. Polish parents unconditionally love their children, educate them and work for them even when they are adults and have their own families. They usually don't always get that love back from them.
So sad. My thoughts are one of them passed away given their age in the photo. Cups on the dining room table, coffee pot next to vodka indicates visitors after funeral. Given the note, there son never returned her. Maybe mother went to a nursing home. Perhaps friends helped to pack but son never returned.
That is so heartbreaking
I’m assuming you were able to translate the note that was shown to the camera.
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That is sad. 🥺 I can't imagine myself telling that to my own parents. I love them with all my heart. I feel so bad to the mother having a son like that
What an unforgettable trip did we have together bro! :))
Exploring the NY area in Winter with sub-zero temperatures and inches of snow is something I’ll certainly never forget. I’m so happy you still have the memories on video and you made a fantastic video out of it once again! 💚
Lovely to see you with Lesley, Maureno❤
I hope your home now? or still in USA go check out pics of today they are still dealing with tons of snow and floods from rain.This weather here is crazy as hell . we are ready for spring ? Maureno it was so nice to see you with Leslie :)maybe jus maybe you will be in other 1s he has?. Im going to look for you and him love ya Buddy. HOPE U R GREAT MAURENO?
Hey hey, dear Maureno, it was so wonderful to see you exploring and travelling together with Lesley! Stay safe, bro, peace
and kindest regards.
I wouldn’t walk up to a run down house in the middle of nowhere US. You’re just as likely to get shot!
So many lovely things left behind. You commented on Polish cooking and my mind immediately thought of a tiny little home where I installed a satellite. The women were making blueberry pierogi in a teeny tiny kitchen and when I said I never heard of them, there was a plate each waiting for us once the job was done. They were the most amazing things I have eaten. They were so proud and pleased. Sending us off with more even when we protested lol
Hello Wendy how's the weather over there
❤beautiful exploration. Still I am concerned about the parents that were left as son and wife returned to Poland. Electricity can not stay on here without the charges being paid. Two months is maximum and the power company cuts power off to the home. If they had a big enough bank account it could be drafted out each month. Charges would be low if no one was living there. If that is it I suspect foul play.
@@jannamoore3335 Hello Janna how's the weather over there
Children don’t appreciate their parents beautiful possessions neither do they want them ,I can see it on my oldest daughter now ,so sad ,as I get older I may just give things to someone that I know will appreciate them and treasure them becausd kniwing specially my oldest daughter shd will just put everything in the thrash ,I can even begin to understand it ,so sad ,these people worked so hard I’m sure and it shows to acquire these beautiful furnishings and contents for their house and just to be left abandoned it’s heartbreaking,honestly!!
I’m sorry your going through this and It’s weird I always thought this would never happen then done the road it’s happening. It’s sad. We try and do our best 😔 and the furnishings here are so beautiful! From the lights to the cabinets especially in dinning room and all the paintings/pictures the list gos on this is a gem and it’s so sad how life can turn out
Thank you for another wonderful adventure Lesley! That clock is called an anniversary clock because the German who created it worked the suspension system in such a way that, it is told, he didn’t have to wind it for a year. A torsion pendulum keeps the clock running as the globes spin all the way in one direction then recoil and spun the other. I have one that has been going for eleven months now on one winding!
Thank you so much for sharing your explorations!❤️
Hello Thelinda how's the weather over there
@@stevenanthony199,... mai " nene ", esti cumva bolnav ?!
I love how you see the beauty in things even after they've long since seen their prime. 👍😊
If property taxes aren't paid in the U.S. the county will take possession of the property and auction it off. Someone must be paying the taxes. The house could still be saved. I loved the large porch and it looked like a nice quiet and peaceful property. It makes me sad to see that it was abandoned and no one took care of the belongings. Usually abandoned properties in the U.S. are vandalized and stuff is stolen. I was surprised to see it in such good shape. Thanks for another great exploration. Take care Leslie and Morino.
Some of the items in that house are worth hundreds! I hope someone gets to get them before it all goes to ruin…so sad. Thank you for showing it!
Hello Crystal how's the weather over there
I recognized one item, worth 500-1000 dollars
I really enjoy listening to your explores thankyou
@@user-hy4rv6rf6g Hello Kathy how are you doing today
@@user-hy4rv6rf6g Hello Kathy how are you doing today
A pendulum clock is one that only goes from one side to the other keeping time.
The clock you showed I’d called an Anniversary Clock and used to have a glass dome over it. These have the three sided time keeper, meaning it comes from a center and splits into three but still of one. If I remember correctly these swirl to one side then the other, kind of back to front but in a type of circle. I hope that this made sense to you. You can always look up Anniversary Clock to see how it operates.
A cozy place with so many precious family memories! I love the traditional rugs and the paintings!
Thank you for this nice video, Lesley!
Lovely house but sad that everything is left. Something must have happened to them that they couldn't come back and get their belongings. Thank you Leslie and Maureno
Hello Ruth how's the weather over there
Beautiful home, but I had the feeling that there was a very sad reason for them to leave so much behind. So sad!
You are right. Their son was extremely rude for the parents. It was written on the card upstairs
Hello Debbie how's the weather over there
That was a beautiful house ❤. If I was the elder parent who was the last one to leave I would sincerely hope that my children or grandchildren would clean everything up. It’s sad that its just been left behind and seemingly forgotten. Thank you for another great tour ❤️🇨🇦
Hello Justin how's the weather over there
I have done some research on the web and it looks like the husband died in 2002 but his wife may be alive aged around 85 years old but living in another State in America. Could it be that Jadwiga has dementia as my mother was Polish and had dementia and would write similar notes.
Hello Christine how's the weather over there
How do you think electricity is still on and evidently taxes are being paid too. Thanks for your research.
It breaks my heart to see these homes just go to rot. Just don’t understand it.
The owners pass away!
The factory where original owner is long ago demolished.
How the kids to live there where no employment
@@RetroCaptain I totally understand the work thing. Most small towns in the US were located near a factory and a rail system. That’s how our small town was incorporated. But it doesn’t mean that these houses have to be abandoned. My mother in law and father in law live in her Mother’s house after granny passed away. We live right next door in my husband’s great aunt’s house. We bought it when she passed away. We don’t have any major factories here anymore but most young people have learned other trades or businesses. I worked at our local hospital. I’m glad we could save these two little houses. My husbands aunt could not have children. We have raised two girls here. She would be so excited to know that. These family homes are so special but not everyone feels that way.
M
Hello Karen how's the weather over there
By the looks of their home, they seem to have money. Most people set their bills up to withdraw from their bank account when due. And since no one is living there, their electric bill wouldn't be much and it's been taking from their bank account over the years. Just a guess on why the lights still work.
It is not uncommon for couples who have been married for many years to sleep in separate bedrooms. One may have medical issues that causes them to get up multiple times per night or one may snore and be the only one to get some sleep.
Comments are probably correct maybe the went bk to Poland and maybe the parents passed away maybe one of them..and maybe kids couldn’t on who gets what..who know?.. not necessarily a disappearing thing!anyway love you videos❤️please be careful in your exploring. THNX!!!!
My sister does that...she's 51...LoL...her husband snores too loud
It is common in Poland , especially in old age.
I'm so surprised you found this Amazing Abandoned home in the United State,,, We don't usually find things intact usually kids destroys homes. Great Find!
Thank you very much for showing us this very interesting place. It's fascinating and sad at the same time to see a place where a family once was happily living their life to see rotting away because it was abandoned for unknown reasons.
So sad to see such beautiful places abandoned. Great work exploring again.
Sad. I Guess, authorities Don't Care About.... Families in USA. Polish Government should inquire About How Their ancestors were.... FORGOTTEN
No the Government doesn't care about families here in Virginia beach virginia, it's really sad
What? They aren't missing. Maybe they moved with their son's family to another state. Just because we don't know doesn't mean others don't know.
If something would have happened the police would have investigated it. Look at the beginning of the video. They just pulled over and a cop stopped. Im surprised that one didn't show up as they were going through the house. The footprints in the snow would make them Wonder who was in there. I'm sure they know it's empty.
Happy Sunday! 😊 from Fort Knox, Kentucky Hop everyone is well and having a relaxing day.
Hello Cindy how's the weather over there
Thank you for this exploration. The way you show and speak about the previous tenants is so respectful. Your positive attitude and narrative is honorable
Лесли, огромное спасибо за видео. После просмотра такого рода видео, начинаешь больше ценить свой дом. Потому что прекрасно представляешь, что с ним случится, когда он останется один..... (дом).
Once again, you never disappoint.. The stories behind the homes and the overall tour is just so fascinating.. Thank You guys so much!
Omg! That gold item that was set on the vanity in that bedroom where the knife was in the door frame, it's a mirror. For the purse. I inherited one from my mom & I really love it!
That has been a beautiful family home. So sad it's been abandoned.
Hello Angatherton how's the weather over
Lesley, thanks for that lovely virtual tour! I appreciate your hard work very much.
It looks like she may have made ceramics as a hobby. My mother did ceramics in the 90s and ducks seemed to be a popular thing then. And the ceramic Christmas tree is another popular one. Next time you venture to this continent in the winter, get some "hot paws" mitts and hats 😀. Frostbite is not fun. Great tour as usual.
it wasn't vodka, it was spirit - you don't drink that 😅Older people use it to rub the body - it's warming.
Merci Leslie pour les visites incroyables.
Hi Lesley! 🙋♀️Thank you so much for another great video! It’s a sad story . Both of you did a great job as always!🥰👌 Love always your videos! Much Love from Germany! Britta 😊
Hello dear Lesley, what a beautifully furnished living room in that abandoned location! The background story of that polish-american
family sounds interesting but also very tragical. I am already excited to hear more. See ya in the lifestream, bro! Peace and kindest regards.
Hi from UK,,,, love your videos , you talk about tbe places you visit and the items you find in them with such passion and love , thankyou ❤
Cudownie powiedziałeś wodka pierogi gulasz pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski
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Na zdrowie, Lesley 😉
Pozdrawiam z POLSKI
A wonderful home. Thank you for this amazing video.
What can I say: OUTSTANDING PRESENTATION!!!!!
Amazing find. Thank you for the journey through time.
When the first bed was shown, it looked like there was something/someone under the red blanket.
You are always so respectful of the homes you tour. I enjoy watching you also.
Hello Cathy how's the weather over there
33:42 (TRANSLATION)
August 2011 - (can't read here)
1- smelly mother
2 - he's ashamed of us
3 - they have had enough of us - both with Jan(?)
My dearest son has said that to me!!!!
Maybe it had something to do with their moving out 😢
Glad to see you put everything back the way you find it. Much respect
Beautiful video. I love that you capture a life in the home. Lovely and sad at the same time. Thank you for the hard work you put in and the respect you show! I enjoy your viseos! I look forward to the next one!
Hello Lizber how's the weather over there
That carved wooden plate upstairs with the words 'PAMIATKA Z POLSKI'
Means 'Souvenir from Poland'.💕
One of your best, Lesley. I watched it live and then again today.
Hello Melissa how's the weather over there
If you have the address/locale of this rural property, go to the local land records office and you will be able to find out the last owner, if the property is in public domain, or who owns the land currently. In the US, it is all in the local County land records office.
Hello Barbara how are you doing today
It seems that wherever you explore the houses usually have pianos, some more than one. One of the reasons might be that a piano is one of the most awkward things to move, very top heavy.
Hello Trudy how's the weather over there
This home seems to be well lived in and loved with a happy family. It's just another one of those mystery homes that the family just disappeared. If walls could talk and the stories they tell. Lesley, you always find that gem of a home. You always leave me wondering with such curiosity about the families. Excited for your next find! Happy travels! See you on your next adventure 🚘. Thank you to all who served! Have a blessed Memorial Day everyone! 5/29
Most elderly couples usually sleep in separate beds or rooms, mine did, mum couldn't handle dad's loud snoring! What a lovely home they made after fleeing Europe at the end of war! All that beautiful china and glassware and beautiful furniture left behind to rot by a very uncaring son and daughter in law is so sad ! They could have sold it and the house if the parents left or passed away, l will never understand why people disrespect their parents and don't care what happens to the belongings and houses! Loved the chandeliers and light fittings too. Greetings from Australia. 🦘😉😊😟🤑🥺🥰
Even if they sold it for less than it’s value, it would be better than letting it sit and rot away! Sell it to someone for a dollar if nothing is owed on it would be better than the way it is deteriorating now.
Thank you so much for sharing us this beautiful video
I’m glad you all work together! You’re the only 2 that I watch! Thank you, Kathy from USA ❤
This was a lovely glimpse into the home. Always appreciate your tenderness toward the family members and gentle music. Makes me want to look up Polish recipes! Thank you for bringing this home to light, in spite of what descendants may have said. No one can criticize how WWII victims lived, not even their children. Keep up your thought-provoking work!
Hello Colleen how's the weather over there
Good to see you two together! Great explore!!
Hello Linda how's the weather over there
Hermoso éste y todos tus videos Leslie, me agrada cuando tú haces la filmación, te concentras en los detalles más importantes, se aprecia mucho mejor lo que me gusta ver, la edificación, las molduras, los estilos de muebles y objetos, quedo asombrada, extasiada con cada imágen e historia. Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina
اتابعك من العراق استمر احب رؤية الأماكن المهجوره
Witam jestem z Polski uwielbiam Twoje filmy oraz to co robisz ?kurcze szkoda tych pięknych meblekow,o gdybym coś dostała od kogoś była bym szczęśliwa kocham stare antyki pozdrawiam 💚👍❤️🇵🇱
Thank you for the tour!
I love your videos and always watching.. I have spent the day watching them.. Cheers!! Stay safe and warm too!! Be careful always
Hello Nancy how's the weather over there
Wonderful decayed home. Thank you for showing us all the different decayed buildings and places you showed
Hello Donna how's the weather over there
i love to see you both (Lesley and Maurino)exploring together, take care always😇😜😀
Hello Catherine how's the weather over there
Always wonderful to explore abandoned homes. It’s almost as if the family were coming back, even though they are not when the power is still left on. Hopefully, someone could buy and restore the home one day before it is totally to far gone on repairing. I enjoyed your video, and hope to see more.
Hello Dawn how's the weather over there
thank you for the wonderful video, regards to Maurino and good luck to your next venture😃
Reading note in Polish after newspaper show looks like they left the house not happy because their son was not behaving.
@ 38:09 That's called an anniversary clock.
It should have a glass dome over it.
The clockwork spins slowly, clockwise, then counterclockwise.
Hello Lesley this home is beautiful but it’s sad seeing all the belongings still there and just rotting away. I’m thinking maybe they passed away or maybe they had to go to a nursing home. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day.
I was astonished that an abandoned house in America had any antique furniture left inside!!! AMAZING,!
I have noticed that many Americans have no clue the value of antique furniture, and they don't want it either. Everyone in my family lives in a newer house with modern day furniture and I gather from what they say, they wouldn't want anything from the past. They call it "old." They are missing out. I have discovered the beauty and value of the past, and I am greatly enjoying it myself.
You are fantastic! Thank you for a wonderful video. I loved the way you presented the house. You reminded me of a sweet, funny dear friend of mine I knew from America, the way you communicate.
Thank you so much!
Love from Norway.
Fico maravilhada a cada aventura, cada lugar em que vocês visitam...sou apaixonada por coisas antigas
Wow... Ottima spiegazione 👍 Meravigliosa e affascinante casa 🏚️ ... 🔝
Hi Leslie....Another amazing house. Thank u for the video. Beautiful I really like the way u explain. Great job.❤
Hello Jyothigane
Welcome to the US! Thanks for another great video.
That was an amazing journey in such a small home. Lovely, made me feel as though they were gentle people. I also read the other persons message.
Hello Kathy how's the weather over there
another beautimous place, thanks Lesley
New sub!! Really enjoyed your video!! Thanks for sharing!! Looking forward to seeing other finds of yours!!
Sad that things are just going to waste. Sad the memories of lifetime just wasting away.
Hermoso lugar Gracias por compartir Un saludo desde Chile
What a beautiful home. Thanks 🙏🏻👍❤️
Hello Alleen how's the weather over there
Really enjoyed the house exploration. Thanks. ;)
Jolie vidéo 👍j'adore la maison merci pour ce bon moment🤗🤗 j'attends avec impatience tous les dimanches la vidéo suivante 👋👋👋
TY and God bless!!!
Thank you bros of decay for the good video more power and i wait another episode god bless also to moureno and remo
There are many other scenarios of what stories this house holds. . If the husband died in 2001, evidently she lived here without him for about 9 years. The son who probably lives away from her probably saw about her. He might have had to move her closer to him and put her in a home in 2011. She could have had dementia, Alzheimer’s or mental illness causing her to write that kind of note which probably wasn’t true. Someone has been taking care of this house for 12 years. Maybe the son had been using it as a summer retreat because of the clothes in the closets. He could have been packing things a little at a time hence the trash bags. They could have been filled with personal papers and trash such as things he didn’t want to keep. I used to do estate sales and have had to clean out personal things that couldn’t be sold. That can take up a lot of trash bags. Someone mentioned there wasn’t cobwebs or dust on the glassware. I’m of the impression someone has been taking care of the house especially since the electricity is still on. The hot water tank in the basement looked fairly new. There was a beautiful set of Kings Crown glassware in the China cabinet. It reminded him of his mother in better times so he left it. Also, why would that note be left. Evidently it didn’t offend him or he would have thrown it away. Maybe it was a reminder of why a loving mother would become angry and mean in her old age. So many things to think about.
Man thats one big massive assumption you made. How do you know the op wasn't telling the truth. How do you know she had dementia and was making things up what her son had said about her. Umm you don't. Or are you Janina?
Magnífica exploração, amo seus vídeos, amo você Lesley, que Deus te abençoe e te proteja nas suas explorações.
I guess that they were your footsteps in the snow ! That is one amazing home....... good find.
I'm disappointed you didn't go through the first place but the second one you killed it again found a better place than the American explorers
I'm sure the water pipes are frozen that's why there isn't any water
Pretty home,I really like the wallpapers and curtains 👍❤️🇺🇸
J'admire cette maison et tout ce qu'elle contient, les très jolies toiles sur la nature, les lustres ainsi que certains bibelots. Le plus impressionnant c'est que l'électricité fonctionne !!! A la prochaine vidéo 👍👍👍👍💕💕💕💕🌹
I've really enjoyed watching your videos in America. Great job
Hello Becca how's the weather over there
My first time watching…thank you for the virtual tour of such a beautiful home and decor! Once you have made your videos do you save some of the pieces?
Hello my sweets! Another great explore as usual ❤ I live in beautiful New Hampshire, USA. I didn't catch where this video is taken, but it looks like my area. Stay safe Leslie & Danny. Thanks for sharing your adventures
Leslie said this is in Upstate NY....where our family lives. These young men are great!
Hello Kimblan how's the weather over there
Lesley, the mirror in the bathroom is also a medicine cabinet. My mother in law had the exact same one!
Hello Lacey how's the weather over there
That stained glass is just a window sticker, for privacy.
I love your videos. It makes me feel sad that all these places are abandoned and all these familys things are all left to nothing. So it makes you think what happened to these familys and why it was left. Or even if they had any family. It's just sad.
Hello Sylvia how's the weather over there
@@stevenanthony199 it's cold here
@@sylviacowan4661 Oh that's okay the weather over here is a little bit cold so where are you from
Hey there -- patiently waiting here in L.A.! 😊
Thanks... Have a lovely day...