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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
John Binko
Apr 18, 2025
John Binko, 96, of Fredonia, passed away Friday afternoon, April 18, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Stockton, NY on June 4, 1928, husband of the late Veronica (Matejczuk) Binko and son of the late Stanley and Agnes (Nalepa) Binko. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by R. Mackowiak...
Rita L. Niedbalski
Apr 13, 2025
Rita L. Niedbalski, 100 years old, a long-time Dunkirk and Fredonia resident, passed away
peacefully on April 13, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk, NY. She was born on
February 20, 1925, in Dunkirk to Frank and Mary (Umataoski) Niedbalski.
After finishing school, she worked for Cease’s Commissary Restaurant in Dunkirk for many years
as a baker. She spent the past few...
William Stevens
Apr 12, 2025
William H. Stevens, 63, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Dunkirk on June 15, 1961, son of Mary Jane (Drozdiel) Stevens and the late Earl J. Stevens, Sr.
Survivors include his children, Elizabeth and Heather Stevens, Jessica (Anthony) Neal, Brianna Harroun, Vanessa Stevens,...
Michael J. Jackino
Apr 11, 2025
Michael J. Jackino, known affectionately as Mike—and most proudly as
“Papa”—passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at age 69, surrounded by loved
ones after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born on October 24, 1955, in Dunkirk, NY, Mike was the son of Michael P. Jackino and
Sarah J. Jackino (née Carmello). He was raised in a close, loving family with...
Lilyiana Melendez
Mar 18, 2025
Lilyiana Melendez 22 of Jamestown, formerly of Dunkirk, NY, passed away unexpectedly March 18, 2025. Born in Dunkirk August 23, 2002, to Maria Ramirez and Ramiro Melendez. She is survived by her parents, and two daughters, Xavianna Klein and Xerenity Klein, who were the light of her life.
She is also survived by her step mom, Shellisa Ramirez, her bonus mom,...
Theresa M. Kohler
Mar 14, 2025
Theresa Marie Kohler, 69, of Fredonia New York passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at her home with her loving companion McGee and her dear friend Sara Randall by her side. She was born on August 26, 1955 to the late Jimmie Richard and Rita Bernice (Golden) Kohler.
She was a member of the Fredonia High School class of 1975....
Donna M. Kelsey
Mar 10, 2025
Donna M. Kelsey, 63, of Brocton, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. Born in Jamestown, NY on April 8, 1961, lifelong partner of Casimer Pietrkiewicz, daughter of Donald Kelsey and the late Joyce (Carlson) Kelsey.
For 22 years, Donna devoted her professional life to serving as an associate for Walmart. Donna found immense joy...
Timothy J. Mourer
Feb 26, 2025
Timothy J. Mourer, 76, of Dunkirk, died suddenly, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Dunkirk, May 13, 1948, son of the late Richard and Irene (Debeck) Mourer.
A graduate of Dunkirk High School and served during Vietnam in the US Navy and received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, One Bronze, Star Republic of...
Antonio Rivera
Feb 25, 2025
Antonio Rivera
Feb. 20, 1937-Feb. 25, 2025
Antonio Rivera, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, February 25, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico on February 20,1937, husband of the late Ada (Fred) Rivera and son of the late Guillermo and Consuela Cruz Rivera.
Antonio worked for various grape farms...
Joshua S. Jaffray
Feb 23, 2025
Joshua Stephen Jaffray, 45, of Dunkirk, died suddenly on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Born June 24, 1979, he was the son of Charmaine Jaffray and the late Richard Jaffray.
Growing up, Josh loved sports and played baseball, basketball, and football. He graduated from Dunkirk Senior High School and resided in Dunkirk his whole life. He worked at Dunkirk Specialty Steel.
Josh absolutely loved...
Robert Gordon Grover, Jr.
Feb 14, 2025
Robert G. Grover, Jr., 49, of Cassadaga, passed away suddenly, Friday, February 14, 2025 at home. Born in Dunkirk on March 16, 1975, husband of Monica (Proctor) Grover and son of Debra (Noftsker) Grover and the late Robert G. Grover, Sr.
A lifelong resident of Cassadaga, Robert attended Cassadaga High School. Following high school, he went on to dedicate over 14...
Susan Ellen Knight
Feb 3, 2025
Susan E. Knight left us on February 3, 2025, to personally tend to Heaven's creatures and gardens. She was born on January 24,1954, to the late Richard F. and Phyllis Kulpa Knight in Dunkirk, NY, where she lived most of her life.
She attended Dunkirk Public Schools, Jamestown Community College, and Bryant and Stratton Business School. Sue was subsequently employed by...
Donald J. San George
Jan 25, 2025
Donald J. "Slick" San George, 70, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday morning, January 25, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Dunkirk on April 27, 1954, husband of Susan K. (Bialaszewski) San George and son of the late Anthony and Stella (Smith) San George.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Donald attended Dunkirk High School. A dedicated...
John Edward Jasinski
Jan 15, 2025
John Edward Jasinski, 72, of Dunkirk, NY passed away peacefully at Roswell Park after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
John was born May 2, 1952 to the late Edward and Corabel Jasinski. In his younger years John was a volunteer fireman with Citizen's Hose Co. 2 and served with the fire police response team. He was a member of...
Christine M. Sell
Jan 6, 2025
Christine M.Sell, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Monday January, 6th 2025.Born in Dunkirk on July 5th 1964, daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy(Kokocinski) Sell.
Christine graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1982 and attended Jamestown Business College for Business Administration. Christine was an administrative assistant for The Lord’s Vineyard. Prior to TheLord’s Vineyard she worked as a Classified Ads Specialist...
Lois and John Griswold
Jan 6, 2025
Lois (Grabias), 82 and John "Jack" 92, have recently reunited to undertake their final trip together to be with God. Lois preceded Jack in passing. She passed on Saturday January 4th after illness and Jack passed two days later on Monday January 6th after illness.
There will be no visitation. Lois will be cremated according to her wishes. Jack has donated...
Nicholas A. Pilski
Dec 31, 2024
Nicholas A. Pilski, 27, of Collins, passed away following a sudden, unexpected illness on Tuesday December 31, 2024, at Brooks Memorial Hospital.
Nick was born August 9, 1997, in Amherst, NY. He is the son of Lisa Gilbert-Tarnowski (Larry) of Silver Creek and Peter A. Pilski of Lockport. Nick currently resided at the WNYDDSO Home in Collins, but he resided at...
Jean M. Maslach
Dec 29, 2024
Jean Marie Maslach, 70, of Westfield, formerly of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2024 at the Absolut
of Westfield. Born June 10, 1954, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Ralph E. and Lorraine (Damian) Maslach.
A graduate of Dunkirk Schools.
Surviving are sisters Margaret (John) Wojcik, Susan (Garry) Walsh, brother Ralph (Laurette) Maslach, Nieces and nephews also survive.
Private funeral services were held...
Stephen Sobczak
Dec 25, 2024
Stephen "Booper" Sobczak, 50, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December, 25, 2024 at home. Born on February 23,1974 in Dunkirk, son of Francis Sobczak and the late Diane L. (Pierce) Sobczak.
A graduate of Dunkirk High School, Stephen embarked on a career at Refresco, where he worked for over 30 years. His colleagues remember him not only for his work...
Ada Rivera
Dec 15, 2024
Ada Rivera, 68, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at home. Born on March 17, 1956 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, wife of Antonio Rivera and daughter of the late Miguel Fred Lopez and Natividad Morales Santiago.
Ada dedicated many years of her life to serving as the head cook for Agri-Business Child Development (ABCD) in Fredonia, where she was...
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