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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
David A. Groesch
March 16, 2022
David A. Groesch passed away on March 16, 2022, at the age of 57, in Buffalo. His battle with cancer over the last year showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the illness, David continued to inspire and share his humor until the end. He was born Nov. 20, 1964, in Westfield, son of the late...
Taurino Soto
March 14, 2022
Taurino Soto, 82, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 14, 2022, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born Aug. 11, 1939, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico. Left behind to cherish his memory are his 11 children: sons: Anibal, Orlando, Damian, Ruben, Ivan, and Ely and daughters: Minerva, Luz, Sibila, Maria and Lidia. We are all going...
Brian W. Hobbs
March 13, 2022
Brian W. Hobbs, 61, passed away on March 13, 2022, from an unexpected heart attack. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all in the community. He was born in Dunkirk, N.Y., on Dec. 6, 1960. A lifelong area resident, Brian graduated with the DHS class of...
Sophia T. Kubasik
March 11, 2022
Sophia (Bajdas) Kubasik, 97, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at her home at St. Columban’s on the Lake on March 11, 2022. Sophia was born in Detroit, Mich., on April 15, 1924, the daughter of Thomas and Anastasia (Malkowiak) Bajdas. She was employed by Van Ralte and retired from Kraft Foods after 30 years. She...
Ardene Dimmer
March 10, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Ardene was born in Dunkirk; the daughter of Walter Raczka and Julia Kulpa Raczka. She attended Dunkirk schools and Bryant & Stratton. Ardene worked for a period of time in insurance; excelled at purchasing at Alumax Extrusions and subsequently as a secretary in a local law office. Ardene was a loving mother, wife...
Carol M. Aitken
March 5, 2022
MEMORIAL UPDATE Carol M. Aitken, 81, of Fredonia, passed away on Saturday evening. March 5, 2022 at Mercy Hospital. She was born Feb. 15, 1941, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Fiori and Mary (Vendetti) Conti Sr. Carol was a instructor at the ABC Immigrant School in Fredonia. Surviving are children: Natalie Allen, Niki Alling, Harry Aitken and William (Jessica)...
Richard P Jakubczyk
March 4, 2022
Richard Paul “Peanuts” Jakubczyk , 76, of Dunkirk, died Friday evening March 4, 2022 surrounded by loved ones at Brooks Memorial Hospital. He was born July 4, 1945, in Dunkirk, son of the late Joseph and Shirley (Lemiszko) Jakubczyk. He was a graduate of Dunkirk Industrial High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-68. He was stationed in...
David Reading
February 25, 2022
David J. “Dickie” Reading, 72, of Dunkirk, passed away. on Friday, Feb. 25, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Dickie was a life-long resident of Dunkirk who enjoyed hunting and stopping by local ball fields to watch a game or two. His faith was strong as he was an active member of St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. One of...
Carol S. Bekeleski
February 24, 2022
Carol S. Bekeleski, 85, of Dunkirk, died, Feb. 24, 2022, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, with her loving care giver and niece, Debra Messere at her side. She was born in Dunkirk May 16, 1936, daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Hayes) McQuiggan. Carol owned and operated with her late husband, Becky’s Deli in Dunkirk, for a number of years....
Dolores A. Szukala
February 22, 2022
Dolores Ann “SIS” Szukala, 74, of Dunkirk, past away Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the home with her daughters at her side. She was born Jan. 16, 1948, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Elmer and Isabelle (Gorczynski) Graves. A retired real estate agent having worked for Midtown Reality for many years. Dolores was a past member at the Dom...
Jamie J. Paupenbroke
February 20, 2022
Jamie J. Pupenbroke, 64, of Fredonia passed away on Feb. 20, 2022, at Millard Fillmore Hospital. He was born in Dunkirk, Oct. 7, 1957, the son of the late Fred and Virginia (Krystofiak) Pupenbroke. A lifelong area resident, Jamie graduated with the DHS class of 1975. He was in construction work with Labor Local 210 until he was injured in...
Thomas J. Dascenzo
February 15, 2022
Thomas J. Dascenzo Sr., of Dunkirk, N.Y., reached the end of his wonderful life on Aug. 5, 2021, at the age of 85. Thomas was born on February 18, 1936, to Lynn and Josephine Dascenzo in Sheridan, N.Y. Thomas joined the U.s Marine Corps in 1954-57, serving in the Korean War. Once his service was completed, he married his wife,...
Michael R Mawhir
February 11, 2022
Michael R. Mawhir, 76, passed away Friday (Feb.11) peacefully at home with his daughter by his side. Michael a lifelong resident of Dunkirk, was born December 4, 1945, to the late Richard R. and Helen G. (Mullaney) Mawhir. He was a graduate of Dunkirk High School. He entered the U.S. Navy right out of high school and served in the...
Daniel S Somerfeldt
February 3, 2022
Daniel S. Somerfeldt “Doc” of Silver Creek, NY, died on February 3, 2022, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born May 8, 1926, in Dunkirk, NY, the son of Stanley and Rose (Kuczenski) Somerfeldt. He graduated from Dunkirk Highschool and served in the US Navy during World War II, in Pacific Theater. Upon his return he worked at Hoffman’s...
Virginia Gill
January 24, 2022
Virginia Gill, 82, of Dunkirk, died Jan. 24, 2022, at Erie County Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1939, in Penulas, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Alsisclo Serrano Santana and Emilia Quinones Correa. A retired employee of the former Red Wing in Fredonia. Virginia was a devoted member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church, Sacred Heart...
Christine Marie Brigham
January 21, 2022
Christine Marie Brigham, 64, of Dunkirk, N.Y., passed away on Jan. 20, 2022, at Newfane Nursing Home after a sudden onset but lengthy illness. She was born on July 27, 1957, to Robert H. Brigham and Joan (Meyer) Brigham. Christine attended school at Ripley Central School, graduating with the class of 1976. She served briefly in the U.S. Navy and...
Joseph J. Nevlock
January 18, 2022
Joseph J. Nevlock, 61, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly at his home on January 18th 2022. Born in Dunkirk, to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Maurer) Nevlock. Joe was a resident of Dunkirk all of his life ,working various jobs through his life, his last job being at Cliffstar Corporation. Joe was a parishioner of Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church...
Jacqueline A. Brown
January 18, 2022
Jacqueline A. Brown, 60, of Dunkirk, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab. Born in Dunkirk daughter of the late John "Jack" and Barbara (Krzyzanowski) Brown. Jackie was a member of Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church of St. Hyacinth. A joy to be with, Jackie loved to play cards, and listen to and dance to her polish...
Lorraine Piazza
January 17, 2022
Lorraine M. “Lori” Piazza, 60, of lakewood, passed away Monday, Jan, 17, 2022, from a brief illness. Born in Dunkirk, Feb. 8, 1961, daughter of the late Robert W. and Rita M. (Frasher) Cole Sr. Lori had worked at the former Chautauqua County Home and WalMart. A kind person, with a big heart, she would always try and help others...
John M Pchelka
January 17, 2022
John M. Pchelka, 75 of Fredonia, passed away Jan. 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife and friend of over 50 years, Dale A. Pchelka, 76, also from Fredonia. Mrs Pchelka passed away unexpectedly Nov. 5, 2021. Mr. and Mrs. Pchelka are survived by two sons: Chad J. Pchelka of Fredonia, and Bret L, Pchelka of Wilson,...
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