Dunkirk Obituaries

Dec 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...

Dec 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.

Dec 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,...

Dec 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:...

Dec 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,...

Dec 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...

Nov 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...

Nov 29, 2020

Nov 18, 2020

Cynthia G. Pett, 71, of Fredonia NY, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at Brooks Memorial Hospital. She was born July 20, 1949, in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Edmund and Shirley (Pawlik) Szwejbka. Cynthia enjoyed traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Throughout her career Cynthia always strived to further her...

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Oct 27, 2020

Andrew “Andy” G. Dziduch, 93, died Tuesday Oct. 27, 2020 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk.Andy was born in Dunkirk to the late George and Julia Dziduch. In 1943, at the young age of 17, Andy enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country in World War II aboard the LST 993. In 1950, Andy also served in the Korean War...

Oct 24, 2020

Miguel Fred Morales also known as “Ucho,” age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. He was born Nov. 14, 1947, in Ciales, Puerto Rico, to the late Miguel Fred Sr. and Natividad Morales (Fred). Miguel worked many years in agriculture with Falcone Farms, and with Russel Joy Farms. He truly lived life to the fullest through the simplest pleasures...

Oct 22, 2020

Dorothy R. Adams, 95, of Dunkirk, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, at Absolut at Aurora. She was born April 16, 1925, in Verdun, Quebec, daughter of the :late Walter and Annie (LaBournie) Walsh. Surviving are daughters Barbara (Errol) Usselman and Susan (Ronald) Causey; sons: Robert (Kimberly) Adams and David W. Adams; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; two sisters;...

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Oct 9, 2020

Paula L. Orcutt, 66, of Dunkirk, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, following a brief ill-ness at Brooks Memorial Hospital. She was born in Dunkirk, Feb/ 12, 1954, daughter of the late Paul and Marilyn (Helwig) Jaworski. Surviving is her husband, Laurence Orcutt; son, Paul (Julie) Ahrens; grandson Evan; son. Laurence Orcutt; and sister. Kathy Sullivan all of Dunkirk. Arrangements are incomplete...

Oct 7, 2020

Kimberly Sue Wisniewski, 54, of Dunkirk, was taken up into Heaven on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Kim was born Aug. 14, the daughter of James and Carolyn Wisniewski of Dunkirk. Kim was the absolute heart of her entire family.Kim had a joyous essence and she lit up a room with her smile and loving hugs....

Oct 3, 2020

Steven A Miga, 52, of Fredonia, N.Y., passed away Oct. 3, 2020, in his home from a brief illness. Steve was the loving husband of Deborah (Price) Miga for 27 years. He was the son of Jerry and Darlene Miga, and the brother of Thomas Miga. Steve was born in Dunkirk, a graduate of Dunkirk High School and finished college...