Obituaries
Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Patricia A. Altweis
Jun 26, 2025
Patricia A. Altweis, 83, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday morning, June 26, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on April 5, 1942, wife of the late Edward Altweis and daughter of the late Daniel and Genevieve (Rutski) Van Wey.
A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Patricia graduated from Dunkirk High School.
She worked for Wal-Mart for 15 years, and the former Hills Department store for 15...
Mary A. Mason
Jun 23, 2025
Mary Mason, 57, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Monday afternoon, June 23, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on February 26, 1968, daughter of the late Ernest and Cecilia (Batson) Mason.
Mary graduated from Brocton High School. She loved doing puzzles, watching Lifetime movies, and listening to country music. She also loved going on long bike rides and shopping. Her most enjoyable moments...
Ronald Vetter
Jun 17, 2025
Ronald G. Vetter of Dunkirk passed on June 17th at Buffalo General Vascular after a brief illness. Ron was born on June 13, 1949 to Gordan and Elaine (Schnur) Vetter. He was a 1967 graduate of Dunkirk City Schools and attended SUNY Fredonia.
Ron was a NYS toll collector at the Exit 59 toll booth until his retirement in 2010. Ron...
Irene M. Drag
Jun 2, 2025
Irene M. Drag, 98, of Dunkirk, passed away Monday afternoon, June 2, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Dunkirk on August 24, 1926, daughter of the late Louis and Maryann (Zatorski) Drag.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Irene graduated from Dunkirk High School. For over 15 years, Irene dedicated herself to her work as a...
Evelyn D. Whalen
Jun 1, 2025
Evelyn D. (Damian) (Cudzilo) Whalen, 99, of Dunkirk passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, June 1, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Dunkirk on May 30, 1926, wife of the late Harry "Mike" Cudzilo and Matthew Whalen; daughter of the late Lawrence and Theresa (Majka) Damian.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Evelyn attended Dunkirk...
Donald A. Klocek, Sr.
May 14, 2025
Donald Alfred Klocek, Sr., fondly known as “Don” and a cherished example of what it means to be a
man, peacefully passed at home in Dunkirk, NY at the age of 89, 12 days shy of his 90th birthday.
Mr. Klocek is survived by his wife, Nola (née Harrison); son, Donald “Jack” A. Klocek, Jr. (Mary Kay
Moskal); Granddaughters, Paula (Peter) Ausberger and...
Patricia J. Sullivan
May 6, 2025
Patricia J. (Draves) Sullivan, 82, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday morning, May 6, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born on September 23, 1942, wife of the late Richard D. Sullivan and daughter of the late Francis and Shirley (Skrzypek) Draves.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Patricia graduated from Cardinal Mindzenty High School. Patricia was a beacon...
Walter D. Sobilo
May 1, 2025
"Wally"
Walter David Sobilo passed away at home, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Dunkirk, NY on June 27, 1941. Beloved husband of Constance (Freitas) Sobilo, his wife of 54 years.
He worked for Alumax prior to the company leaving Dunkirk. He retired in 1998 from Cliffstar. He had many skills, hobbies and talents. He was a skilled musician, playing multiple...
Kevin D. Kuzdzal
Apr 30, 2025
Kevin D. Kuzdzal, 54, of Dunkirk passed away suddenly, Wednesday evening, April 30, 2025 at home. Born on November 4, 1970, son of David Kuzdzal and the late Virginia (Sweda) Kuzdzal.
In addition to his father, Kevin is survived by his brothers Michael (Heather) and Scott Kuzdzal; nephews Colton and Carson Kuzdzal, whom he was extremely proud of for being in...
John Binko
Apr 18, 2025
John Binko, 96 yrs. old of Fredonia, NY passed away on Apr. 18, 2025, peacefully at his home. His daughter Linda was at his side. He was born in Stockton, NY on June 4, 1928 the son of the late Stanley and Agnus (Nalepa) Binko. He was one of twelve children. The Binko family ran a successful farming business in...
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...
John P. McNally
Mar 30, 2025
John “Jack” P. McNally passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at his home in Durham NC, he was 83 years old. Jack was born in South Buffalo, NY, on August 31, 1941, the son of John and Ruth (Gilmore) McNally.
Jack attended Bishop Timon High School in Buffalo NY, graduating in 1959. After high School, Jack enrolled in the Army...
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...
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