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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Peter T. Smith
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
December 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...
Lillian Polasik
December 25, 2020
Lillian (Lakadia) Polasik, 98, of Dunkirk, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Dunkirk on Nov. 10, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Stephen (Sczepan) and Antoinette (Antonia Krylowicz) Przytula. Lillian initially worked for the Van Raalte Co. and subsequently as a cafeteria and housekeeping employee for the Dunkirk Public School...
Rita Jankowiak
December 21, 2020
Rita J. Jankowiak, passed December 21, 2020 peacefully. Born May 24, 1932 the daughter of Leon and Stephania (Bittner) Zymrsz. Survivors include son Jeffrey (Michelle) Jankowiak.
Nancy L Odebralski
December 21, 2020
Nancy L. (Hoth) Odebralski, 78, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at Brooks Memorial Hospital following her longstanding battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 11, 1942, in Jamestown, N.Y., daughter of the late Evelyn (Wyszynski) Hoth. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, NY, she graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1960. Following graduation, she was employed by Town, Rubenstein, & Snyder,...
Dolores C. Wallace
December 13, 2020
“Sleep in heavenly peace” Dear Mom Dolores C. Wallace, 91, of Dunkirk, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born June 26, 1929, in Detroit, Mich., daughter of the late Anthony and Cecile (Zielinski) Domst. Surviving are children: Susan (William) Lawhon of Florida, Gerald (Roxanne Pryll) Wallace of Dunkirk, and William (Lisa) Wallace of Tennessee; grandchildren:...
Gary E. Parnell
December 8, 2020
Gary E. Parnell, 66, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pa. Born in Silver Creek, Aug. 28, 1954, the son of the Josephine (Robinson) Parnell.Gary retired from New York Telephone/Verizon and since his retirement was working at Nestle Puria. An avid photographer, Gary had many places he like to capture.He also enjoyed his garden,...
Daniel R. Formanowicz
December 7, 2020
Daniel R. Formanowicz, 92, of Fredonia, formerly of Dunkirk, died Monday, Dec 7, 2020.He was born Jan. 4, 1928, to the late John and Xsavera (Kopliner) Formanowicz. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk/Fredonia, he married to the late Jackie (Lancaster) Formanowicz on Feb. 9, 1952. Dan was an outstanding athlete at Dunkirk High School in basketball, football and track, earning accolades...
Betty Jo Davis-Newman
November 30, 2020
Betty Jo Davis-Newman, of Dunkirk, N.Y., passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on Nov. 30, at age 73 at her home, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on May 8, 1947, in Gowanda, N.Y., to the late Joseph and Joyce (Chinchen) Naglich, of Silver Creek, N.Y. She graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1965. Prior...
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