Obituaries
Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Donald J. San George
Jan 25, 2025
Donald J. "Slick" San George, 70, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday morning, January 25, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Dunkirk on April 27, 1954, husband of Susan K. (Bialaszewski) San George and son of the late Anthony and Stella (Smith) San George.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Donald attended Dunkirk High School. A dedicated...
John Edward Jasinski
Jan 15, 2025
John Edward Jasinski, 72, of Dunkirk, NY passed away peacefully at Roswell Park after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
John was born May 2, 1952 to the late Edward and Corabel Jasinski. In his younger years John was a volunteer fireman with Citizen's Hose Co. 2 and served with the fire police response team. He was a member of...
Christine M. Sell
Jan 6, 2025
Christine M.Sell, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Monday January, 6th 2025.Born in Dunkirk on July 5th 1964, daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy(Kokocinski) Sell.
Christine graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1982 and attended Jamestown Business College for Business Administration. Christine was an administrative assistant for The Lord’s Vineyard. Prior to TheLord’s Vineyard she worked as a Classified Ads Specialist...
Lois and John Griswold
Jan 6, 2025
Lois (Grabias), 82 and John "Jack" 92, have recently reunited to undertake their final trip together to be with God. Lois preceded Jack in passing. She passed on Saturday January 4th after illness and Jack passed two days later on Monday January 6th after illness.
There will be no visitation. Lois will be cremated according to her wishes. Jack has donated...
Nicholas A. Pilski
Dec 31, 2024
Nicholas A. Pilski, 27, of Collins, passed away following a sudden, unexpected illness on Tuesday December 31, 2024, at Brooks Memorial Hospital.
Nick was born August 9, 1997, in Amherst, NY. He is the son of Lisa Gilbert-Tarnowski (Larry) of Silver Creek and Peter A. Pilski of Lockport. Nick currently resided at the WNYDDSO Home in Collins, but he resided at...
Jean M. Maslach
Dec 29, 2024
Jean Marie Maslach, 70, of Westfield, formerly of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2024 at the Absolut
of Westfield. Born June 10, 1954, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Ralph E. and Lorraine (Damian) Maslach.
A graduate of Dunkirk Schools.
Surviving are sisters Margaret (John) Wojcik, Susan (Garry) Walsh, brother Ralph (Laurette) Maslach, Nieces and nephews also survive.
Private funeral services were held...
Stephen Sobczak
Dec 25, 2024
Stephen "Booper" Sobczak, 50, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December, 25, 2024 at home. Born on February 23,1974 in Dunkirk, son of Francis Sobczak and the late Diane L. (Pierce) Sobczak.
A graduate of Dunkirk High School, Stephen embarked on a career at Refresco, where he worked for over 30 years. His colleagues remember him not only for his work...
Ada Rivera
Dec 15, 2024
Ada Rivera, 68, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at home. Born on March 17, 1956 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, wife of Antonio Rivera and daughter of the late Miguel Fred Lopez and Natividad Morales Santiago.
Ada dedicated many years of her life to serving as the head cook for Agri-Business Child Development (ABCD) in Fredonia, where she was...
Adele Felt
Dec 12, 2024
Adele M. Felt, 94, of Binghamton, NY and formerly of Dunkirk and Fredonia, NY passed away at
home on December 12th . She was born on December 15, 1929 in Dunkirk to Adelbert (George)
and Veronica Penkaty. She was a graduate of Dunkirk High School. She and her husband, Don,
established Felt Fruit Farm in Fredonia, NY. She worked at Saint Columbans Home...
Sean Patrick Moore
Nov 29, 2024
Sean P. Moore, 56, passed away late Friday morning, November 29, 2024, at UPMC
Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, after battling a longtime illness that was only recently
known.
Sean was born on September 1st, 1968 in Westfield, New York. He was the son of the late
Sidney and Judy (Pierson) Moore and grandson of the late Reba (Billings) and David Pierson.
He resided in the...
Dr. Thomas F. Burns
Nov 16, 2024
Dr. Thomas Francis Burns, MD, of Dunkirk passed away peacefully on November 16th, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Candace A. Burns, his twin brother Lawrence, and eldest brother Anthony Burns. The loving father of: Nicholas, Jude, Therese, Pauline, Mariana, Philomena & Maximillian Burns. Thomas was born October 4th, 1957, in Amherst NY...
Damian Rivera
Nov 11, 2024
Damian Rivera, 77, of Fredonia, passed away Monday evening, November 11, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Born on September 4, 1947 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, son of the late Pedro and Maria (Rosario) Rivera.
Friends and family are welcome to attend Funeral Services on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. at Iglesia Getsemani; 115 Central...
Sonia Maldonado Rivera
Nov 10, 2024
Sonia Maldonado Rivera, 71, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday morning, November 10, 2024 at the Absolute Care of Dunkirk. Born on December 3, 1952 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Emilio and Gloria (Rivera) Maldonado.
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Sonia and her family made the decision to move to Dunkirk in 1994. From then on, Sonia worked...
Robert W. Larson
Nov 5, 2024
Robert W. Larson, 69, of Buffalo, formerly of Dunkirk, passed away
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital.
Born February 2, 1955, in Silver Creek, son of the late William and
Mary Ann (Domst) Larson Jr.
A graduate of North High School in Torrance, CA, Robert continued his education
at Fredonia State University
Robert's career spanned various fields, primarily working in construction in the Buffalo...
Barbara Jane Dutton
Nov 4, 2024
Barbara Jane (Walbeck) Dutton
Barbara Jane (Walbeck) Dutton, age 96, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away
peacefully Monday, November 4, 2024, in Signal Mountain, Tennessee.
She was born in Buffalo, NY on April 3,1928, the daughter of the late Anna
(Bannister) Walbeck Green and Leonard Walbeck and later became a
lifetime resident of Dunkirk.
As a young woman Barbara Jane worked at the Van Raalte Company. She
was...
Thomas G. Cybart
Oct 26, 2024
Thomas G. Cybart, 82, of Dunkirk passed away suddenly, Saturday evening, October 26, 2024 at home. Born on May 28, 1942 in Dunkirk, husband of Judith (Dobrinski) Cybart and son of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Burlette) Cybart.
Tom graduated from Cardinal Mindszenty High School in 1960 and went on to serve as a cook in the United States Army from...
Carol Ann San George
Oct 25, 2024
Carol Ann San George, 48, of Dunkirk passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born on September 5, 1976 in Dunkirk, daughter of Carol (Peting) San George and the late Anthony San George Jr.
Carol graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1995. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her pets and watching scary movies.
Survivors...
Richard DiSalvo Sullivan
Oct 24, 2024
Richard DiSalvo Sullivan,84, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. Born in Jamestown, NY on July 2, 1940, husband of Patricia (Draves) Sullivan, and son of the late Alexander and Caroline (Mondo) Sullivan.
Richard graduated from Fredonia High School before embarking on a fulfilling career with Al-Tech Specialty Steel, where he worked for 40...
Mary A. Dobek
Oct 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary A. Dobek (née Terese) announce her sudden passing on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the age of 73.
Mary was a devoted and passionate teacher of over thirty years. She is often fondly remembered by her past students for being an energetic and loving educator. Mary also had just as much...
John R. McCormick
Oct 12, 2024
John R. McCormick, 68, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away at home with his family beside him on Saturday, October 12, 2024, after a year-long illness. He was born on August 5, 1956 in Drumwright, Oklahoma, to the late Robert and Melinda (Christy) McCormick.
John worked as an OTR truck driver and installed satellite dishes. He was also a skilled handyman and...
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