Obituaries
Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Rose M. Vacanti
Jan 5, 2016
Rose M. Vacanti, 90, of Dunkirk, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday evening, January 5, 2016, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born November 1, 1925, in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of the late Costantino and Anna (Sanzone) Simonetti. Rose married her husband Joseph in Birmingham, and moved to Dunkirk, where they started their family. She was...
Daniel J. "Baldy" Wincenciak
Jan 2, 2016
Daniel J. "Baldy" Wincenciak, 85, of Dunkirk, died, Saturday morning, January 2, 2106, at the home of his daughter in Portland. He was born July 23, 1930, in Dunkirk, son of the late Anthony and Mary (Kubera) Wincenciak. A veteran of the US Air Force as SSGT, and received the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. While in...
Henry A. Szukala
Nov 24, 2015
Henry A. Szukala, 83, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday morning, November 24, 2015, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab. Born in Dunkirk, February 20, 1932, he was the son of the late Peter and Sophie (Szfranski) Szukala. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Henry served during the Korean conflict. He was a retired employee of Al Tech Speciality Steel in Dunkirk,...
Anne Marie Kurgan
Nov 14, 2015
Anne Marie Kurgan, passed away Saturday morning, November 14, 2015, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness. She was born June 22, 1941, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late John and Edna (Cudney ) Draves. A lifelong resident of the area, Anne was a member of the United Seniors and Share and Care Seniors. Survivors include her daughter Kelly...
Charmaine Marie (Komada) Christopher
Oct 18, 2015
Charmaine Marie (Komada) Christopher, 56, of Dunkirk, died Sunday, October 18, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family, following a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born April 4, 1959, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Schnider) Komada. A graduate of Dunkirk Senior High School and had also attended Jamestown Community College. Retired from Nestle...
Jose Orlando Burgos
Oct 15, 2015
Jose Orlando Burgos, 55, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 15, 2015. He was born in Morovis, Puerto Rico on July 23, 1960. Orlando is now reunited in heaven with our Lord and Savior, his parents Jose Burgos and Buenaventura Soto, and his sisters Juanita Burgos, Carmen Velez and Julia Rivera. He is...
Betty L. Fellinger
Oct 13, 2015
Betty L. Fellinger, 91, of Fredonia, formerly of Dunkirk, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015, suddenly at home. Born October 28, 1923, in Hornell, NY, daughter of the late Clarence and Robbie (Forrest) Snyder. A former member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton R. C. Church. Surviving is her son James (Michele) Fellinger of Dunkirk, grandsons James and Louis Calanni both of...
Camilla Finch
Sep 20, 2015
Camilla J. "Cammy" Finch, 55, of Dunkirk, died Sunday morning, September 20, 2015, following a short illness with her loving family at her side at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo. She was born March 12, 1960, in Salamanca, NY, daughter of Richard E. and Hazel Mae (Newcomb) Gates. Cammy was a devoted sales associate at WalMart in Fredonia. She enjoyed...
Doris F. Stupcy
Sep 15, 2015
Doris F. Stupcy, 90, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday afternoon, September 15, 2015 at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born October 18, 1924, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Frank and Sophie (Pelic) Stupcy. A past employee of the former Van Raalte Corporation and retired from the Chautauqua County Home. She was a member of Blessed Mary Angela R.C. Parish Church of...
Dawn Alice Klocek
Sep 11, 2015
Dawn Alice Klocek, 56, of Dunkirk died Friday, September 4, 2015 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, following a brief illness. She was born May 23, 1959 in Dunkirk, the beloved daughter of Donald and Nola (Harrison) Klocek. She was a graduate of Dunkirk Senior High School Class of 1977, and received her Master's degree in Library Science from the University...
Candice "Candy" J. Grabias
Aug 13, 2015
Candis (Candy) J. Grabias died Thursday night, after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer, at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk, N.Y. She was the wife of David Grabias, whom she married on Nov. 1, 2003; and daughter of the late Gerald and Ada Wallace of Laona, N.Y. She graduated from Fredonia High School as part of...
David J. Manzella
Aug 9, 2015
David J. Manzella peacefully completed his journey here on earth, surrounded by his loving family, and was called home by God on Sunday, August 9, 2015, after a brief illness at Cleveland Clinic. No calling hours and a private family service. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to Hospice of Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750 or...
Jacqueline A. Formanowicz
Jul 27, 2015
Jacqueline A. Formanowicz, 81, of Dunkirk, died, Monday morning, July 27, 2015, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab, in Dunkirk. She was born September 21, 1933, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Eric and Virginia (Woelfle) Lancaster. Jacqueline retired from Dunkirk Public Schools after working as a lunch room aide at School #6 for...
Daniel A. Miller
Jul 18, 2015
Daniel A. Miller, 64, of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly, Saturday July 18, 2015, at Brooks Memorial Hospital. He was born July 4, 1951, in Dunkirk, son of the late Elmer and Rose (Bennice) Miller. A graduate of Jamestown Community College class of 1969 with a associates degree. He was co-owner of Miller and Crane Builders, a successful construction company for over...
Gertrude S. Kuznicki
Jul 17, 2015
Gertrude S. Kuznicki, 95, of Dunkirk, died Friday, July 17, 2015, at the Absolut at Westfield, following a brief illness. She was born in Dunkirk, June 17, 1920, daughter of the late Walter and Eva (Kleparek) Szwejbka. A past employee of the former Van Raalte Corporation, and had been worked at the former St. Hyacinth Parish Rectory for Rt. Rev....
Leo C. "Corkey" Majka, Jr.
Jul 11, 2015
Leo C. Majka Jr., of Dunkirk, became an angel, with his loving wife at his side, Saturday, July 11, 2015, following a brief illness in Buffalo. He was born September 20, 1941 to Leo C. Majka Sr. and Stella (Swiderski) Majka in Dunkirk, NY. He married the love of his life, Lenora A. Golubski, on September 7, 1963. He was...
Sharon A. Brace
Jul 4, 2015
Sharon A. Brace, 65, of Dunkirk, died July 4, 2015. She was born July 12, 1949, in Buffalo, to Edward and Janet (Munser) Barth. A retired employee of Lake Shore Hospital, member of the Girl Scouts and Dance "Grandma Sharon" with E.DA.CO. Surviving is her daughter and granddaughter, Jennifer and Aimee-Sue Clark. Memorials can be made to FSH Class of...
Joseph T. Pieszak
Jul 3, 2015
Joseph T. Pieszak, 46, of Fredonia, died unexpectedly Friday, July 3, 2015, at home. He was born March 10, 1969, son of Conrad (late Patricia) Pieszak Jr. and Barbara Winslow-Pieszak, both of Dunkirk. He was a past employee of the former Bush Indus-tries in Falconer and had worked in the past at Dunkirk Ice Cream and Nestle Purina. Joe enjoyed...
Aloma J. Majkowski
Jun 26, 2015
Aloma J. Majkowski, 78, of Portland, NY died peacefully at home. Survived by her children, Fredrick (Mary) Eggleston, Patricia Layman, Mary (Jerry) Mohr, Donald Majkowski, Joseph (Lynn) Majkowski, and Thomas Majkowski. A Celebration of Life will be done at the family's convenience.
Jose S. "Cheo" Cruz
Jun 26, 2015
Jose S. "Cheo" Cruz, 56, of Dunkirk, died Friday, June 26, 2015, at home. Born Dec. 29, 1958, in Ponce, PR, son of Rosa Sanchaz and Juan Cruz. An employee of Nathan Bell Farms, Jose had a green thumb and enjoyed working on the farm and on cars. Surviving are children Jose Cruz of GA and Rosalind Cruz of FL,...
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