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Karen M. Jacek

By Ronald Konieczny

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Karen M. Jacek, 61 of Middlebury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (September 17, 2019) at Buffalo General Hospital.

She was born December 12, 1957 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of the late Roland Spink and Donna Glor Spink Rippel of Olean, NY.

She was employed as a press operator for Tompkins Metal Finishing in Batavia. Karen had a huge heart for people and animals and it showed in her daily life, especially her dedication to her family. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her gentle heart.

She is predeceased by her step-father, Harry Rippel and siblings, Douglas Rippel, Annie Rippel and Kevin Spink.

Survivors include her mother, Donna Spink Rippel of Olean, NY. Son, Christopher (Laura) Jacek of Attica. Grandchildren, Quentin Jacek and Bentley Jacek. Brother, Timothy Spink of Portville. Sisters, Kathleen Rippel of Olean and Janet Rippel of Cuba. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Sunday (September 22nd) from 2-4pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY, where a memorial service will commence at 4pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are graciously asked to be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Wyoming County Hospice or Wyoming County SPCA. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

 

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