Dunkirk Obituaries

May 30, 2017

May 27, 2017

May 25, 2017

May 25, 2017

May 9, 2017

Dana A. Sosinski, 74, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA. Private funeral services were held at the conveniance of the family. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association.

May 6, 2017

Ruth E. (Tadt) Wise, age 83, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away peacefully at Absolut of Dunkirk on Saturday, May 6, 2017, following a battle with Alzheimerás. Members of her family were at her side. Ruth was born in Sheridan, NY on February 17, 1934 to the late James and Alma (Augrom) Tadt. Ruth was preceded in death by her devoted...

Apr 17, 2017

Dorothy T. Wystup Dorothy T. Wystup, 92, of Dunkirk, died Monday, April17,2017. She was born in Dunkirk June 19, 1924, daughter of the late William and Laura (Nowinski) Trudnowski. Dorothy was a retired employee of Ralston Purina, serving as the executive secretary to the plant manager; and in the past she was a nurseás aide during WWII. She had worked...

Apr 15, 2017

Emily M. Smith Emily M. Smith, 104, of Dunkirk, died Saturday evening,April15,2017. She was born in Dunkirk May 28, 1912, daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Gestwicki) Jankowski. Emily was a Avon lady for 35 years, and had won a Buick from Avon in a nationwide contest for Avon representatives. She was also a past employee of the former...

Apr 11, 2017

Stephany Anne Adamek, 81, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday morning, April 11, 2017, at Brooks Memorial Hospital. She was born in Dunkirk, September 1, 1935, daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Grabias) Adamek. A retired employee of Brooks Memorial Hospital where she worked as a Nurses Aide, and at one time an employee of the former Grants Department store. Stephany...

Mar 30, 2017

Mary Ann Larson, 85, of Dunkirk, died, unexpectedly, Thursday morning, March 30, 2017. She was born September 14, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Anthony and Cecile (Zielinski) Domst. A retired employee of the former M. Wile Plant in Dunkirk. An avid quilter, Mary Ann also enjoyed golfing, needle work, to ride her bicycle, watch birds, bowling and...

Mar 13, 2017

Cecelia C. Cieslewicz Cecelia C. Cieslewicz,89, of Dunkirk, died Monday afternoon,March 13,2107. She was born May 9, 1927, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Bielat) Kos. Surviving are her children,Michael V.Cieslewicz of Dunkirk and daughter Christine (Raymond) Budniewski Jr.of Forestville. Preceded in death by her husband Victor L Cieslewicz who died January 14, 2006; brothers, Edward, Frank...

Feb 13, 2017

Strong, brave, and deeply committed to her Catholic Faith, Delphine Ann Przybycien, born July 10th, 1916, reluctantly left her family on earth to join her family in Heaven on February 13th, 2017.   Delphine was born in Dunkirk to the late Andrew and Victoria (Domst) Jelonek.  She is predeceased by her husband, Thomas Przybycien, and siblings Mary Knapik, Otto Jelonek, Benjamin Jelonek,...

Feb 8, 2017

Mabel L. Spayer, 92, of Cassadaga, died, Wednesday,February 11,2017. She was born March 25, 1924, in Pomfret, daughter of the late Leonard and Marjorie (Colson) Wilkins. Mabel was a home care provider for many years. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time in her garden and with antiques. Surviving is her son Joseph (Janice) Spayer of Cassadaga, grandchildren Daniel...

Feb 5, 2017

Dorothy B.  Sarzyniak, 92, of Dunkirk, died Sunday morning, February 5, 2017, at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab in Dunkirk. She was born August 29, 1924, in Rochester, NY, daughter of the late John and Mary (Kaminski) Krzesinski. A retired employee of the former M. Wile Plant in Dunkirk and at one time an employee of the former Van Raalte Corporation and...

Jan 27, 2017

Barbara A. Szwejbka, 54, of Dunkirk, died, Friday morning, January 27, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at Brooks Memorial Hospital. She was born in Dunkirk, April 28, 1962, daughter of the late Robert and Minerva (Dorler) Kachermeyer. A past employee of Cott Beverage in Dunkirk. Barb enjoyedtime with her family, friends, camping, roller skating and dancing. Her memberships include...

Jan 25, 2017

Jerome F. Kubera, 67, of Dunkirk, died Wednesday evening, January 25, 2017, at home. He was born April 28, 1949, in Dunkirk, son of the late Frank and Irene (Cieplinski) Kubera. A veteran of the US Air Force from 1970-74. Jerry was a retired employee of the Resource Center in Dunkirk and at one time an employee of the former...

Jan 22, 2017

Carol A. Czechowski, 73, of Dunkirk, died Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 20, 1943, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Vincent and Sophie (Uszacki) Jesse. A past employee of Resource Center in Dunkirk and at one time the former M. Wile Corp and New Era in Derby. Carol...

Jan 20, 2017

Todd L. "Smitty" Smith, 46, of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly, Friday, January 20,2017. He was born in Dunkirk, September 22, 1970, son of Leo P. "Butch" and Linda J. (Russo) Smith of Cassadaga. A graduate of Dunkirk High School class of 1990. Smitty was a past employee of Designer Pools and Apparent Choice Home Improvement and was recently a self employed...

Jan 16, 2017

Adele M. Kimball, 91, of Dunkirk, died Monday afternoon, January 16, 2017, at the Absolut at Dunkirk, surrounded by her loving family and extended family of the Absolut at Dunkirk. She was born April 18, 1925, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late George and Clara (Baker) Deering. A retired employee of the former Your Host Restaurant in the D &...

Jan 9, 2017

Victor F. Kawski, 96, of Fredonia, died Monday morning, January 9, 2017, at the Absolut at Westfield. He was born June 1, 1920, in Pomfret, son of the late Frank and Rose (Larson) Kawski. A veteran of WWII, he served in the U.S. Army from 1943-45 in Northern France, Central Europe, Rhineland, Ardennes and received the European African Middle Eastern...