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Emily Olkowski Obituary

OLKOWSKI - Emily (nee Sitnik) January 15, 2008; loving wife of the late Anthony Olkowski; dear mother of Kenneth, David (Cora) Olkowski and the late Melvin Olkowski; grandmother of five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; predeceased by brother and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington, where Services will be held on Saturday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the King Church at 9:30.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2008.

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Ted & Rae Dzialak

July 17, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Nancy (Olkowski) Pettus

July 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Art Doldan

July 17, 2008

Dear Dave.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our prayers.
Art Doldan and family

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