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Nancy Gralnik Obituary

Gralnik, Nancy J. (nee Rykert)

Aug 18, 2025

Beloved wife of the late Phillip Gralnik. Devoted mother of Todd (Sarah) Gralnik and Lesley Gralnik. Gramma to her Angels; Kylie Rose Gralnik, Emeline Joy (Caleb) Kinyon, Allyana Marie Gralnik, Mikayla Hope Gralnik, and Susanna Jane Gralnik. Loving daughter of Jean Rykert and the late Ward Rykert. Dear sister of Jill (Mark) Smith and Jan Rykert. Survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc. 911 Englewood Ave. on Sunday, August 24th from 12:00 PM Noon to 2:00 PM for Memorial Visitations. Where a Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 PM. Flowers graciously accepted. If memorials desired, they may be made in Nancy's memory to Niagara Hospice, Inc. Please share condolences at www.mertzfh.com.

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 20, 2025.

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C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc.

911 Englewood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14223

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