Obituaries

Dunkirk Obituaries

Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York

Donald J. San George

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...