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Dorothy Tanchak Obituary

TANCHAK-Dorothy M. (nee Mazak) Of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, November 21, 2007, beloved wife of Stephen Tanchak; dear mother of Andrew (Sharon), Diane and the late Cindy Tanchak; grandmother of Jeffrey Tanchak, Kimberly (Michael) Vessa and three great-grandchildren; sister of the late Myron (Olga) Mazak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.), where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 10:45 and in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church at 11:30. Panachyda Service Friday evening at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2007.

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November 26, 2007

I have only the happiest memories of Aunt Dorothy from my childhood. We will both miss her.

Elaine and Doug Beaver

Catherine Bauser

November 22, 2007

I will miss my favorite Great Aunt so much. My memories of visiting you and Uncle Steve are the best.

All my love,
Catherine Bauser

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