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Janey ZYLKA Obituary
Of Kenmore, NY, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the age of 64. She was the daughter of the late Ann (Rolek) and Edward Zylka; sister of Patricia Topolski, Winnie O'Keefe, Edward (Tami) Zylka, Jr. and Liz (Michael) Sweeney. She was the beloved aunt of James (Julie) Topolski, Julia Kalachnikoff, Megan (Jason) Madden, Caitlin O'Keefe, Patrick O'Keefe, Jr., Adam Zylka, Alex Zylka, Molly Sweeney, Sean Sweeney and Maya (Dominic) Lusthaus; and the dearest great-aunt of Nola Topolski, Asher Topolski, Henry Kalachnikoff and Caroline Madden. A lifelong resident of Buffalo, Janey was an avid Bills fan and longtime Sabres season ticket holder. A Celebration of Janey's Life is planned for September 2021. Additional information will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Janey's memory may be made to Hospice Buffalo.
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Martin (Marty) Rolek
February 21, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Janey´s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family
Angela DiGiacomo Kilcoyne ( MSJA 1971)
January 4, 2021
Patty ,Winnie and Family
My deepest condolences to you and your Families on the loss of your sister.Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Betty P
January 4, 2021
I was very sorry to learn of her passing. I was just getting to know her through work. She was so nice and very fun to work with. She will be missed by her co-workers. My sympathies and prayers to her family.
Debbie S
January 4, 2021
She was a great co-worker and a better friend. My thoughts and prayers go to her family & friends during this time of loss.
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Patrick McClintock
January 4, 2021
My mother was Janey´s Godmother and for that, she was special to me and my sisters. We mourn her loss.
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