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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Donald A. Kordon
Jun 21, 2019
Donald A. Kordon, 59, of Dunkirk, died Friday, June 21, 2019, at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk. Born in Dunkirk, January1, 1960, son of the late Anthony J. and Gertrude V. (Dombrowski) Kordon. A past employee of The Resource Center in Dunkirk, Don enjoyed to listen to music, and was particularly fond of The Beatles. He loved time spent with...
James R. Krzal
Jun 18, 2019
James Krzal, of Derby, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 18, 2018, at Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg. Born in Dunkirk, July 8, 1947 to the late William and Rose (Szpak) Krzal. Graduated from Dunkirk High School and Alfred Agricultural and Technological College. Jim served with the US Navy from 1967-73 and was a Machinist Mate 1st Class...
Norman E. Chrabasz
Jun 18, 2019
Norman E. “Butchie” Chrabasz, 69, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, following a brief illness. He was born May 3, 1950, in Dunkirk, son of the late Jacob and Frances (Sosinski) Chrabasz. Norman served two yearsin the US Army, one year at Ft. Stewart, GA. and one year with the 95th EVAC Hospital, in...
Lawrence F. Luczkowiak, Jr.
Jun 10, 2019
Lawrence F. Luczkowiak Jr. of Dunkirk, NY died unexpectedly, Monday, June 10, 2019 at home. He was born in Dunkirk on January 30, 1946, son of the late Lawrence and Genevieve (Lucas) Luczkowiak Sr. He was a retired employee of Package Design in Silver Creek, NY.Surviving are children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and one brother and his wife, Jame L....
Michael G. Korytko
Jun 6, 2019
Michael G. Korytko, 35, of Dunkirk and Cassadaga, died, unexpectedly, Thursday June 6, 2109 at home in Cassadaga. He was born in Dunkirk March 11, 1984, son of Lorraine (Dach) Korytko and the Late Jarema “Jerry” Korytko. A graduate of Dunkirk High School and Nashville Auto Diesel College in Nashville, TN. Michael was an employee of Universal Metals in Dunkirk.Mike was an...
Leocadia A. Katulski
May 28, 2019
Leocadia A. “Kay” Katulski, 95, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center.She was born in Dunkirk, January 17, 1924, daughter of the late Valentine and Anna Glapa. A retired employee of the former M. Wile Plant in Dunkirk, prior to that, she worked at the former Van Raalte Corporation and during WWII, Kay worked in...
David C. Kolassa
May 19, 2019
David C. Kolassa “Davey Bird”, 78 of Fredonia N.Y passed away Sunday May 19, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Brooks memorial hospital following a lengthy illness. Dave was born in Dunkirk on August 27, 1940, He was one of five children to the late Charles and Jane (Bentley)Kolassa. After attending Mindszenty high school, Dave enlisted in the Navy, sailing...
James D. Stelmack
May 17, 2019
James D. StelmackJames D. Stelmack, 74, of Fredonia, died, Friday, May 17, 2019, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 5, 1944, in Dunkirk, son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Gostomski) Stelmack. A veteran of the US Army from 1962-65. Jim retired from National Fuel Gas in Dunkirk and following his retirement...
Joan P. Zielinski
May 7, 2019
Joan P. Zieinski (Kozlowski), 88 of Dunkirk, NY, died Tuesday May 7, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 26, 1931 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Ignatius and Lenta (Pieszak) Kozlowski. Joan’s family relocated several times during her childhood due to her father’s work with the railroad. She graduated from Brocton High School...
Josephine M. Wise
May 1, 2019
Josephine M. Wise, age 82, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away at Westfield Absolut Care on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, following a brief illness. Josie was born April 3, 1937, to the late Carl and Rose (Catalano) Yacklon. Josie was predeceased by her best friend and husband of 57 years, Lyndon F. Wise, who died December 11, 2016. They were married...
Joan T. Bielaszka
Apr 28, 2019
Joan T. Bielaszka, 96, of Batavia, formerly of Dunkirk, died, Sunday, April 28, 2019, at the NYS Veterans Home of Batavia. She was born April 25, 1923, in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Theresa (Michaels) Damian. A Veteran of US Army, Joan served during WWII. A retired employee of FSA at SUNY Fredonia, she worked as a...
Jeannette L. Morgan
Apr 26, 2019
Jeanette L. Morgan, 88, of Dunkirk, died Friday, April 26, 2019, at the Absolut at Westfield. She was born February 27, 1931, in Forestville, daughter of the late Harlan and Ruth (Thomas) Frost.Co-owner with her late husband Joseph, of Chautauqua Stamp and Coin in Dunkirk. Surviving are her loving grandchildren Angelo Delgado, Edgardo Delgado, Jeanette Delgado, Catt (Ken) Beckwith, 7...
Susan Jane Stempien
Apr 21, 2019
Susan J. Stempien, 62, of Dunkirk, passed away Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Westfield Memorial Hospital. She was born December 29, 1956, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia (Wojcinski) Stempien. A member of Blessed Mary Angela R.C. Parish Church of St. Hedwig, Susan also loved to sing in the choir with mother. Surviving is a sister...
Donald J. Williams, Sr.
Apr 20, 2019
Donald J. Williams, Sr., 79, of Dunkirk, New York, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 10, 1939 in Widnoon, PA and is son of the late Myrle LeRoy Williams and Mable Salsgiver. Don was employed for many years as a loyal United Steel Workers of America Local 2693 member of...
William J. Kawski
Apr 8, 2019
William J. Kawski, 83, of Dunkirk, died Monday, April 8, 2019, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA. A lifelong resident, he was born May 28, 1935 in Dunkirk, son of the late Frank and Rose (Larsan) Kawski. A retired employee of Green Thumb thru NYS DEC in Dunkirk, aboard the Fishing boat the “ARGO”, also past employee of the...
Henry A. Walas
Apr 8, 2019
Henry A. Walas, beloved father of Lorraine (David) Rusch of Ocala, FL; Mary Ann (James) Sandoro of Buffalo, NY; Natalie (Daniel) Mulkin of Summerfield, FL; James (Lynn) Walas of New Hartford, NY; Sandra (Kevin) Budniewski of Fredonia, NY. Grandfather of Barbara (Kevin) Kane; Susan Rusch; Tamara (Thomas) Baker; Julie Walas; Brian (Sheralyn) Walas; Meredith Budniewski; and Lauren Budniewski. Great grandchildren:...
Donald H. Skelly, Jr.
Mar 26, 2019
Donald H. Skelly Jr., “Denim Don”, 60, of Fredonia, died suddenly, Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at home with his loving family. He was born May 15, 1958, in Dunkirk, son of the late Donald H. And Shirley (Szukala) Skelly Sr. A retired employee of Specialty Steel in Dunkirk and had worked until its close at the former Alumax Extrusions in Dunkirk....
Walter A. Swiech
Mar 20, 2019
Walter A. Swiech, 85, of Dunkirk and Titusville, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.He was born in Dunkirk, December 9, 1933 to the late Anastazy and Rose (Malkowski) Swiech. Walter served our nation with great honor with the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1956. His memberships include Blessed Mary Angela R.C. Parish...
Roger S. Hojna
Mar 19, 2019
Roger S. Hojna, 76, of California, formerly of Dunkirk, died, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, CA.He was born June 1, 1942, in Dunkirk, son of the late Stanley andStella (Krystofik) Hojna.A graduate of Cardinal Mindzenty High School class of 1959, and Bryant and Stratton Business College, in Buffalo class of 1962.A retired employee...
Lorraine Maslach
Mar 17, 2019
Lorraine Maslach, 86, died Sunday, March 17, 2019, following a brief illness. She was born September 17, 1932, in Sheridan, daughter of the late Lawrence and Theresa (Michaels) Damian. Surviving are children Margaret (John) Wojcik, Jean Maslach, Susan (Garry) Walsh, Ralph (Laurette) Maslach, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, also serving are sisters and brothers along with nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
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