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Helen Marek Obituary

Marek, Helen T.

Of South Buffalo, entered into rest December 8, 2025. Devoted mother of Brian (Jo Ann) Marek, Dawn (late Jude) Marek-Kaney, and Dennis Marek; cherished grandmother of Mark (Gina Booker) Kaney, Angela Gresko, Matthew Marek, and Paige (Justin Casselberry) Marek; loving daughter of the late Stanley and Pauline Marek; dear sister of and predeceased by Fred Marek, Terry Iwankow, Pete, Joe, Mike, and Barbara Marek; also survived by many family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Thursday (December 11th) from 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Charity Parish (St. Ambrose Worship Site), 65 Ridgewood Rd., South Buffalo on Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Please assemble at Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Please share online condolences at www.lombardofuneralhome.com.


Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 10, 2025.

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Tina &Dennis Krohn

December 12, 2025

Aunt Helen was like a sister to me growing up.she always had kind words and a cheerful smile i will remember her in my prayers.our deepest sympathy go out to all of the family.take care of yourselves and remember all good things and times shared together.sincerely yours,tina and dennis

Roxanne Marek

December 10, 2025

Sincere condolences to Brian and his family. May her soul rest in peace.

Karen Maroone Russell

December 10, 2025

Condolences to Helen´s family. I graduated from SPHS with Helen and I were always in the same home room for 4 years she was a sweet kind classmate. I just looked her up in my yearbook she still had that same beautiful smile. Prayers for her family. Karen Maroone Russell

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11

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel)

3060 Abbott Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Dec

12

Service

9:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Charity Parish (St. Ambrose Worship Site)

65 Ridgewood Road, Buffalo, NY 14220

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Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park Chapel (Southtowns)

3060 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

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