Dunkirk Obituaries

September 9, 2017

Beverly J. Ludwiszewski, 76, of Dunkirk, died Saturday morning, September 9, 2017, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born July 29, 1941, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy (Morrison) Bremer. Beverly enjoyed word puzzles and was an animal lover. She attended Blessed Mary Parish Church of St. Hedwig and was a member of...

September 6, 2017

Arthur F. Kubasik, 88, of Dunkirk, died Wednesday evening Sept. 6, 2017 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk following a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1929 in Dunkirk, the son of the late Frank and Cecelia (Banach) Kubasik. Arthur was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the Second Infantry Division. He was formerly employed at...

August 25, 2017

Klaus Maxtyn Ortolano, infant son to Veronica Erick and William Ortolano was born peacefully asleep on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk. He was perfect in every aspect and anyone that had the pleasure of visiting him instantly fell in love. He will be greatly missed by all, especially his mommy, daddy, and big brother.Besides his...

August 15, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Maria I. Gonzalez announces her passing, after a brief illness, on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in the Buffalo General Hospital, surrounded by her family and longtime partner, Aureliano Rios (Andy). Maria, who was 64 years old at the time of passing, was born on June 11, 1953 in Ponce, P.R. and...

August 11, 2017

Edward A. Fabritius, 63, of Fredonia, formerly of Sheridan, passed away at Brooks Memorial Hospital on Friday, August 11, 2017, after a courageous battle with Cancer. He was born on February 23, 1954. Eddie retired from SUNY Fredonia in 2011 as head grounds supervisor. He attended Silver Creek School. He loved the outdoors and in his earlier years worked for...

August 8, 2017

Theodore G. Cridland, 83, of Dunkirk, died Friday morning, September 8, 2017, at home following a short illness. He was born August 17, 1934, in Camp Crook, South Dakota, son of the late Robert G. And Ava V. (Brewer) Cridland.Theodore was a Veteran of the US Navy from 1951-55 and received the United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and...

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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...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

March 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...