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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Patricia A. Ciepiela
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...
Richard "Bunk" Stuczynski
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...
Mary Lou Feinen
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...
Martha M. Dobek
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...
Clara M. Rathman
Feb 20, 2021
Clara M. Rathman Born Feburary 15, 1931 daughter of Joseph Kraft and mamie (Williams) Kraft, died peacefully February 20, 2021 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Surviving are daughters Cindy Bailey, Susan (Andres) Canales, Victoria Rathman, and Dela Pragle and sons Ronald (Donna) Rathman, Kenny (Bambi) Rathman. Also Surviving are brothers Stanley and Joseph Kraft and sisters Agnes Tadt, Margaret McFarld, Josephine...
Jean K. Fijal
Feb 10, 2021
Jean K. Fijal, 89, of Dunkirk, died Wednesday evening, Feb. 10, 2021, following a courageous battle with COVID-19. She was born in Dunkirk, Nov. 10, 1931, daughter of the late Thomas and Louise (Swiatkowski) Michalski. A retired employee of Civilette Law Office in Dunkirk.Her memberships include Holy Trinity R.C. Church. Surviving are her children Katherine (Larry) Willson of Fredonia,David W....
Janice Motto
Feb 9, 2021
Janice E. Motto, 80, of Dunkirk died unexpectedly, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at home. Janice (Jan) was born in Brocton on May 8, 1940, to the late Herbert and Alice (Brown) Keith. A 1958 graduate of Brocton High School she attended Alfred State College where she completed the Hartford Airline Personnel program in 1959. Jan worked as a bank teller...
Peter T. Smith
Feb 9, 2021
Peter Thomas Smith passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 9 after a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 20, 1940, to the late Leonard Nicholas and Mary McGovern Smith. Pete transferred from Cardinal Mindszenty to Dunkirk High School where he graduated in 1958. He resided in Sheridan, N.Y., his entire life, up until his passing. Pete was a...
Louis T. Ziegler
Feb 9, 2021
Louis T. Ziegler, 90, passed away Tuesday February 9, 2021, at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, NY after a brief battle with COVID-19. He was born on May 6, 1930 in Weehawken NJ, the son of the late Peter and Irene Ziegler. Moving from West New York, NJ as a young boy, his family came to Dunkirk where he attended...
Bernadine Gilray
Feb 8, 2021
Bernadine Gilray of Sheridan passed away on February 7th of complications from Covid-19. Born November 14, 1923 in Faith South Dakota to Frank and Thelma Thomas. Bernadine was preceded in death by her parents, Husband Carlton Gilray, Sister Shirley Bushen, daughter Karla Niedbalski, son-in-law Henry Niedbalski, son Jeffrey Gilray, daughter-in-law Nancy Gilray and grandson Timothy Jones. A devout Christian, Bernie...
Marvin D. Hine
Feb 6, 2021
Marvin D. Hine passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021 at home. Born on October 22, 1933 the son of Arthur and Molly (Solomon) Hine. Marvin married Alrene. He worked a sthe chief financial office for Al Tech Specialty Steel in Dunkirk, New York.
Ana Santiago
Feb 5, 2021
Ana Santiago, 72, sadly passed away Friday Feb. 5, 2021. Born April 12, 1948 daughter of Elva Segarra. She was loved very much by friends and family. She was known for her strong faith in God and her love for her family. She is survived in addition to her mother, husband Juan Agosto, brothers and sisters, her son Angelo Echevarria,...
Rita E. Jusko
Jan 31, 2021
Rita E. Jusko, 93, of Fredonia, formerly of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born on June 16, 1927, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Wisniewski) Tuczynski. A life-long resident of Dunkirk, and member of Blessed Mary Angela R.C. Parish Church of St. Hyacinth, and past member of the Our Lady of...
Virginia V. Sobecki
Jan 30, 2021
Virginia V. Sobecki, 87, of Dunkirk, died, Saturday morning, Jan. 30, 2021, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born April 19, 1933, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Michael J. and Mary A. (Moraniec) Guziec. Virginia was raised in the Silver Creek and Dunkirk area and was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy. A retired employee of Kraft Foods...
Beverly A. Orazio
Jan 15, 2021
Beverly A. Orazio 79 of Fredonia passed away Fri-day Jan. 15, 2021 after a brief illness. Born Nov. 30, 1941 to the late Harold and Lucille Cobb. Working hard her whole life she retired from Fredo-nia State FSA.She loved to crochet, do crafts, beautiful flowers and play the slot machines. But most of all she loved spend-ing time with her...
Jeanne M. Syebold
Jan 12, 2021
Jeanne M. Seybold, 92, of Fredonia, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 12, 2021, at home with her brothers and niece at her side. She was born April 19, 1928, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Francis X. and Genevieve Rita (Leisner) Seybold. She graduated Fredonia High School in 1945. She went to college at the University of Buffalo and graduated in...
Leon D. Price
Jan 11, 2021
Leon Price slipped behind the garden wall on Jan. 11, 2021, after suffering from a fall. Born on April 20, 1937, he was the son of Leon and Beatrice (Parlato) Price. He graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1955 and entered active duty in the United States Navy, serving in the Pacific zone for two years. Leon received his degree...
Gregory S. Bundy
Jan 10, 2021
Gregory Bundy, 58, of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly, Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, due to complications of COVID-19. He was born in Okinawa, Japan, December 5, 1962, son of Earl and Rosa Lee (Menniefee) Bundy of Luray Va. He graduated High School from Dover, New Hampshire where he leaves behind many life long friends and endless memories. He...
William A. Reardon
Jan 4, 2021
William A. Reardon, 100, of Dunkirk, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born Nov. 11, 1920, in Dunkirk, son of the late John and Edith (Mosier) Reardon. A retired firefighter of the city of Dunkirk, following his retirement from the city, he drove truck for Geiben Brothers in Dunkirk. Bill enjoyed hunting,...
Beatrice N. Price
Dec 31, 2020
Beatrice Price went to sleep with the Angels on Dec. 31, 2020, as a result of COVID-19. A Dunkirk resident all her life, she was well known and had many dear friend in the area. Bea enjoyed working with children, and during her teen years, she was a playground supervisor for the Dunkirk City Recreation Department program. She received her...
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