Valerie Anne Mincel, a Counselor for Family Health Center of Buffalo, New York, passed away at Sisters Hospital St. Joseph's Campus on Friday, February 10, at the age of 42.

She was the dearest daughter of Christine (nee Kochel) and Sigmund Mincel and cherished companion to Corky.

Valerie was also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Family will be present Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem) where prayer services will be held Tuesday morning at 9 AM. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Josaphat Parish, located at William And Peoria Avenue, at 9:30 AM.

Interment will follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Lancaster, New York.