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Genevieve J. Romanik
Aug 5, 2016
Genevieve "Jean" Romanik, AKA Miss Hollywood of Dunkirk, was called peacefully to the Lord Friday morning, August 5, 2016, at the age of 94 years young.Jean was a loving mother who enjoyed being with her family. She was always ready for a road trip and shopping for the latest fashions and "Bling" that made her personality sparkle with joy both...
Andrew W. Szwejbka
Jul 30, 2016
Andrew (Skip) W. Szwejbka Jr., 66, of Dunkirk passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, July 30, 2016 at home.He was born June 5, 1950 in Dunkirk, son of the late Andrew W. and Barbara (Gestwicki) Szwejbka Sr.A graduate of Dunkirk High School in 1968, he received a degree in civil engineering from Erie Community College in 1970. A veteran of the...
Robert A. Mackowiak
Jul 24, 2016
Robert A. Mackowiak, 70, Hamburg, formerly of Fredonia, died Sunday, July 24, 2016, Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc., 56 East Doughty Street in Dunkirk.
Donald P Burns
Jul 18, 2016
Donald P. "Flip" Burns, 75, of Dunkirk died Monday morning, July 18, 2016 at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA.He was born April 5, 1941 in Buffalo, son of the late Thomas Murray Pyle and Betty Jean Burns. Don was a retired employee of Carriage House in Dunkirk, and at one time was cocaptain of the Margaret Ann fishing tug in Dunkirk....
Steven L Newark
Jul 3, 2016
Steven L. Newark, 47, of Fredonia died unexpectedly at home early Sunday morning, July 3, 2016. He was born in Florida, son of Floyd Ferguson and the late Susan (Nelson) Ferguson. After having a major passion for athletics in high school, Steve went on to become the championship wrestler known as The Specialist before moving on to a 17 year...
Leland D. Lamoreaux
Jul 2, 2016
Leland D. "Lee" Lamoreaux, 64, of Dunkirk died unexpectedly Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo.He was born December 31, 1951 in Nanicoke, PA, son of the late Sanford and Beatrice (Cragle) Lamoreaux. An employee of Dunkirk Public Schools at the high school, Lee had also in the past worked at Roblin Steel and St. Mary's...
Louis S. Szot
Jun 27, 2016
Louis S. Szot, 90, of Dunkirk, died Monday morning, June 27, 2016 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. He was born July 6, 1925 in Dunkirk, son of the late Sebastian and Caroline (Sikora) Szot. A veteran of WWII, Louis served with the USArmy from 1943-45, he received the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and WWII Victory Medal. ...
Ralph H. Anderson
Jun 9, 2016
Ralph H. Anderson, 85, of Silver Creek died Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. He was born in Fredonia Nov. 30, 1930, son of the late Frank and Georgiana (Cobb) Anderson. A veteran of the National Guard, Ralph was a past employee of the former Al Tech Steel in Dunkirk. An avid fan of NASCAR and the Late #3...
Elaine H. Kaus
May 31, 2016
Elaine H. Kaus, 84, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday morning, May 31, 2016 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.She was born August 8, 1931, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Lokietek) Pokrzywka. A homemaker, Elaine was a cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who also loved to garden and was an avid Derek Jeter and NY Yankees fan....
Mary L. Polasik
May 25, 2016
Mary L. Polasik, 74, of Dunkirk died Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. She was born in Silver Creek, daughter of the late Dominic and Leona (Hatch) Damico.A retired employee of Dr. Zimmer in Dunkirk. Her memberships include Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church of St. Hedwig.Surviving is her husband of over 55 years, Richard D. Polasik; son Rick...
Emily C. Snow
May 16, 2016
Emily C. Snow, 92, of Fredonia at the WCA Home, and formerly of Fairview, PA, died Monday morning May 16, 2016, at Brooks Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Pomfret August 22, 1923, daughter of the late Casimer and Cecelia (Gawlowicz) Stranc. A graduate of Fredonia High School and the Jamestown Business Institute. A retired employee...
Irene Theresa Pincoski
May 12, 2016
Irene T. Pincoski, 88, of Dunkirk died Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. She was born March 31, 1928 in Dunkirk, daughter of the late John and Helen (Zieminski) Chrabasz. A past employee of Van Raalte Corporation in the billing Department, and retired from the Dunkirk Public School System, working at times in the cafeteria and custodial. Her...
Michael J. Krupinski, Jr.
May 9, 2016
Michael J. Krupinski Jr., 73, of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly Monday May 9, 2016 at home. He was born in Dunkirk, December 30, 1942, son of the late Michael J. and Helen (Kolassa) Krupinski Sr. A veteran of the Viet Nam Conflict, he served with the U.S. Marines during that time. Mike is retired from ECR (Dunkirk Radiator) after 31 years,...
Martha A. Bialaszewski
May 6, 2016
Martha A. Bialaszewski, 90, formerly of Dunkirk, and now Terre Haute, IN, died Friday afternoon, May 6, 2016 at the home of her son where she had been living for the past several months. Born August 11, 1925 in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Majka) Pawelczak. A graduate of Dunkirk Business Institute and a re-tired employee of...
Barbara A. Wojnarowski
May 3, 2016
Barbara A. Wojnarowski, 75, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday morning, May 3, 2016, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 3, 1940, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Aldolph and Mildred (Jankowski) Wojnarowski. She was a member of Blessed Mary Angela R.C. Parish Church of St. Hyacinth. Survivors include her sister Patricia Hill of Fredonia along with...
Raymond E. Lelonek
May 1, 2016
Raymond E. "Papa Ray" Lelonek, 91, of Stockton died Sunday morning, May 1, 2016 at the Absolut at Dunkirk. He was born in Buffalo, December 30, 1924, son of the late Maximillion and Rose (Budniewski) Lelonek. A veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army from 1943-45, Ray received the Good Conduct Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal...
Gertrude E. Walas
Apr 30, 2016
Gertrude E. Walas, 94, of Dunkirk, died Saturday, April 30, 2016 She was born in Dunkirk November 18, 1921, daughter of the late Alfred and Jadwiga (Krasnodemski) Marczak. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, and once employed at the former Van Raalte Silk Company, where she met her then future husband, Henry Walas. Gertrude dedicated her life to caring for her...
Concepcion "Candy" "Connie" Dipini
Apr 27, 2016
Concepcion "Candy," "Connie" Dipini, 58, of Dunkirk passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 27, 2016, at Buffalo General Hospital with many family and friends to wish her a safe journey. Candy was born June 3, 1957, in Santurce, Puerto Rico, daughter of Saturnina Rios and the late Ernesto Dipini. Originally from the lower east side of New York City, Candi...
Robert J. Zebracki
Apr 7, 2016
Robert J. Zebracki, 77, of Dunkirk died Thursday morning, April 7, 2016 at Brooks Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born July 26, 1938 in Dunkirk, son of the late Stanley and Helen (Worczak) Zebracki. A graduate of Cardinal Mindzenty High School, Class of 1956. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Retired...
Mary Zacharzewski
Apr 6, 2016
Mary Zacharzewski, 97, of Dunkirk died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital. She was born Oct. 18, 1918 in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Thomas A. and Veronica (Skiba) Phelka. A veteran of WWII, Mary served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-46, and received the American Theater and Victory Medals, and Asiatic Pacific Medal. Mary retired from...
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