The former Christine Irene Pawlak, an employee of Tops Markets and Trico in Buffalo, New York, passed away at Mercy Hospital at the age of 75.

"Aunt Tina" was born on Monday, July 19, 1943, to Irene (nee Michalski) and Edmund Pawlak. She was the devoted mother of Edward (Nancy Brown) DuFrane, Jr., and Ron (Gina) DuFrane. A life long companion of the late Edward DuFrane, Sr.  Loving grandmother of William, Heather, Brandon, Tiffany, Courtney, and Ronni DuFrane. Fond great grandmother of Aubrey and Mercedes. Sister of Marcia and Helen.  Also survived by many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Christine's Life at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William (near Harlem) on Saturday, January 19, 2018, where a service will take place at 1 PM.