Dunkirk Obituaries

May 9, 2021

In her 97th year Sophia T. Stempkowski Urbanik passed away peacefully in her sleep. Sophia was born Sept. 26, 1923, in Clymer, N.Y., her parents were Walter and Josephine (Napierala) Stempkowski. In 1928, they moved to Corry, Pa. They lived there until she completed the sixth grade at St. Edward’s Catholic School, and then moving to Dunkirk. She was a...

May 3, 2021

Apr 24, 2021

Mark O. Rivard, 71, of Sheridan, died Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Largo Medical Center, in Florida. Born Nov. 9, 1949, in Ashland, Ohio, son of the late Edwin Rivard and late Alda (Olin) Willis. A US Marine Corp veteran of Vietnam from 1969-70. Mark received two masters degrees, one from State University College at Buffalo in education history and...

Apr 15, 2021

Gloria A. “Goya” Fred, 50, of Dunkirk. passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Buffalo General Hospital, after battling a lengthy illness. She was born July 6, 1970, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Miguel F. Morales and Isabel Agosto Fred. Gloria graduated from Dunkirk High School, and a past employee of Cliffstar Corp for 11 years as an operator, and four...

Apr 14, 2021

Joan Blanche Grupa, 86, passed away at Brooks Memorial Hospital on April 14, 2021, following an extended illness. Joan was born June 2, 1934, in Dunkirk, NY, to the late Chester and Julia (Przytula) Gaszynski. She was a graduate of Fredonia High School and worked as a bookkeeper for most of her adult life. For the last 38 years of...

Apr 9, 2021

Susan M. Gornikiewicz, 67, of Dunkirk, died Friday afternoon, April 9, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 20, 1953, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Norman S. “Ninny” and Elizabeth H. “Betty” (Stranz) Krzyzanowicz. She was a retired 44 year employee of Brooks Memorial Hospital and a life member of Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Parish Church of...

Apr 9, 2021

Beverly Reading, 61, of Springville, formerly of Dunkirk, died Friday, April 9, 2021, at home. She was born November 28, 1959, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Dominic and Evelyn (Hahn) Corsoro. Surviving are her companion Martin Atzrott of Springville, daughters Noelle (Dale Miller) Secrest of Florida, Brandy Doucet of Dunkirk, Julie Doucet of Springville, a son James Doucet of...

Mar 25, 2021

Nathan M. Kaus went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 25, 2021, after having a heart attack. Nathan had been having issues from his open heart surgery of 3 years ago. He left behind his father Edziu and mother Julie, also two siblings Edziu Jr and Elizabeth, a brother in law Dylan, niece Lilyanna Moon. Also surviving are a...

Mar 24, 2021

Robert L. Pinkowski, 73, of Dunkirk, unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at home. Born November 10, 1947, in Dunkirk, he was the son of the late Leonard F. and Dorothy I. (Banach) Pinkowski. He was a Dunkirk High Graduate Class of 1965, and graduate of Bryant and Straton Business College.Bob was a veteran of the US Army from 1969-72, and...

Mar 23, 2021

Kevin E. (Anxious) Kalfas passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on March 23rd, 2021. Kevin was a member and past trustee at St. Paul Lutheran Church.Kevin worked at the Dunkirk City School District until his retirement in May 2020. Prior to his retirement from the Dunkirk City School District he was employed at Joy’s Auto Center and Triaga’s....

Mar 22, 2021

Dorothy E. Krystofiak, 91, of Dunkirk, died Monday, March 12, 2021 at the Absolut at Westfield. She was born December 17, 1929, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Wisniewski) Tuczynski. At one time an employee of the former Van Raalte Corporation in Dunkirk and also worked on many local Grape Farms. Dorothy enjoyed to play Bingo, scratch...

Mar 20, 2021

Michael J. Gloss, 65 of Westfield, N.Y., succumbed to his fight with cancer on Saturday, March 20, at home surrounded by family. Michael was born July 27, 1955, in Dunkirk, N.Y., to Howard Gloss and Adrienne (Kubasik) Fisk. Michael was the owner of Great Lakes Specialties in Fredonia where he specialized in building specialty boxes and skids. After his retirement...

Mar 15, 2021

Loretta M. Lack, 68, a resident of The Dunkirk Rehab and Nursing Center, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 15, 2021, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pa. She was born on May 1, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lillian (Gattie) Pfleuger of SIlver Creek.Loretta attended Silver Creek Schools.Aside from spending time with her grandchildren, and...

Mar 14, 2021

Dunkirk — Cynthia Ann Sysol, 67, a lifelong resident of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday, March 14, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born in Dunkirk on Jan. 22, 1954, to the late Harry (Sr.) and Sophie (Lewandowski) Sysol. Cynthia spent most of her life working in the food service industry including nearly 15 years with...

Mar 12, 2021

Janice Susan Jankowski passed on March 12, 2021, peacefully from our loving arms into the arms of our Lord and Savior. Although our hearts are broken, we know she is in heaven looking down on us with love and all the fond memories of laughter and happier times. Janice was born on Dec. 25, 1951, the oldest daughter of the...

Mar 12, 2021

Marvin W. Gillson, 84, of Dunkirk passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born July 31,1936, in Olean, N.Y,. son of the late Russell and Norma (Root) Gillson. He is survived by his brother, Doug Gillson of Arizona; his in-laws; Carol and Tim Smith, Sharon Ahrens, Tammie and Joel Ahrens and Robert and Jean...

Mar 12, 2021

Patricia A. Ciepiela, 81, of Dunkirk, died Friday, March 12, 2021, at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born August 18, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary (Duliba) Kuczenski. Her memberships include Blessed Mary Angela R.C. Parish Church of St. Hedwig. Surviving are many friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death byher...

Mar 9, 2021

On March 9 2021, Richard “Bunk” Stuczynski went home to be with our Lord. Richard was a devoted loving husband and father to his three children. Born in Dunkirk, to Stanley and Mary “Bak” Stuczynski on Oct. 9 1936. Richard was a graduate of Cardinal Mindszenty High School, class of 54. He was employed at Loblaws supermarket from 1953 to 1978 at which time...

Mar 3, 2021

Mary Lou Feinen of Sheridan, 81, of Sheridan, died Saturday March 6, 2021, in Ft. Myers, FL following a brief illness. She was born in Silver Creek on September 25, 1939, daughter of Clifford and Geraldine (Weimer) (Ulrich) Skubis. Retired operator at NY Telephone. Mary Lou Enjoyed Bingo, playing cards, volunteering at St. Columban’s on the Lake and spending winters...

Feb 26, 2021

Martha (Chrabasz) Dobek, 97 of Dunkirk, passed away on Feb. 26, 2021 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center.Born on Aug. 17, 1923 in Dunkirk, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Zieminski) Chrabasz. A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Martha worked briefly for Van Raalte and the Dunkirk school district. Martha was a member of St Hyacinth/Blessed Mary...