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Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York

Leonard Drozdziel

Leonard Drozdziel

Sep 20, 2014

Leonard Anthony Drozdziel, 87, of Dunkirk died September 20, 2014 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born October 19, 1926 in Dunkirk to the late Anthony and Mary Drozdziel. Leonard was a man dedicated to family, community, and work. After serving in the United States Army during WWII as a military policeman, he joined the Dunkirk City Police Department, retiring...

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Andrew J. Bradich

Andrew J. Bradich

Sep 5, 2014

Also known as "Andy B," "Big A," "the old Man," "Dad" and "Papa." Our hearts are broken and sad, we miss you and love everything you taught us. Because of you, we are all better people. You fought the fight. Just know that everyone that knew you has been changed by something you said or did. People have described you...

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Alvie W. Banach

Alvie W. Banach

Sep 2, 2014

Alvie W. Banach, 89, of Dunkirk, died, Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, 2014, at the Chautauqua County Home in Dunkirk. She was born May 8, 1925, in Melbourne Australia, daughter of the late John and Winifred (Hook) Goldie. Alvie attended college in Australia. She was a retired employee of Ames Department Store in Dunkirk. An avid bingo player, Alvie enjoyed traveling,...

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Richard A. Gaszynski

Richard A. Gaszynski

Aug 16, 2014

Richard A. Gaszynski, 63, of Dunkirk, formerly of Fredonia, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 16, 2014, at home in Dunkirk. He was born in Dunkirk on March 26, 1951, son of the late Chester and Julia (Przytula) Gaszynski. A graduate of Fredonia High School, Richard had attended college and received an associate's degree. He was a past employee of Cliffstar and...

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Rita M. Krystofik

Rita M. Krystofik

Aug 11, 2014

Rita M. Krystofik, 83, of Dewittville, NY, formerly of Fredonia, NY died August 11, 2014 at Hospice House after a short illness. She was born September 15, 1930 in North Tonawanda, NY, the daughter of the late Felix J. and Helen (Grupa) Bialaszewski. A homemaker and former employee of the late Dr. Dana Wheelock, Rita married Raymond Krystofik November 8,...

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Gerldine E. Ziegler

Gerldine E. Ziegler

Aug 8, 2014

Geraldine E. Ziegler, 79, of Dunkirk, died, Friday afternoon August 8, 2014, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 17, 1934 in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Walter and Genevieve (Slawinski) Adamski. Following her retirement from New York Telephone in 1981, she owned and operated the former C & G Corner Store in Dunkirk, well known...

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Chester Layman

Chester Layman

Jul 29, 2014

Chester J. Layman, 95, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday morning July 29, 2014, at the Chautauqua County Home. Chester was born Feb. 20, 1919, in Dunkirk, son of the late Michael and Hattie (Graczykowski) Layman. He was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, Class of 1938. Chester traveled through Africa, Italy France and England, courtesy of the US Army, as he...

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Jacquelina E. Diaz

Jacquelina E. Diaz

Jul 27, 2014

On Sunday, July 27, 2014 Jacquelina E. Diaz (Jacq or Jacquie as others knew her), passed away at the family home with her loved ones holding her hands. Born in Warren, Michigan on April 28, 1970, she was 44 years old. Loving daughter of Hugo Diaz (late Sharon) of Cherry Creek, NY and Carol Diaz of Newton, KS. Survived by...

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Kelly Jo Daniels

Kelly Jo Daniels

Jul 20, 2014

Kelly Jo Daniels, age 31, of Mill St., Cassadaga, NY formerly of Brocton and Fredonia, NY died Sunday morning, July 20, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident earlier that day. Kelly was born on November 27, 1982 in Clearwater, Florida, a daughter of Dave and Brenda (Jones) Daniels of Fredonia, NY. She was a 2000 graduate of Brocton...

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Joseph P. Pokrzywka

Joseph P. Pokrzywka

Jul 15, 2014

Joseph P. Pokrzywka, 86, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday morning July 15, 2014, at the Chautauqua County Home. He was born Dec. 6, 1927 in Dunkirk, the son of the late Joseph I. and Genevieve (Lokietek) Pokrzywka. A veteran of World War II, Joe served in the US Army. He earned the WW II Victory Medal along with the Army of...

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Paul B. "Jake" Jakiela

Paul B. "Jake" Jakiela

Jun 24, 2014

Paul B. "Jake" Jakiela, 65, of Fredonia, NY, entered into spirit June 24, 2014, in his home surrounded by his family, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born Oct. 24, 1948, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Bernard Jakiela and Ida (Tolkacz) Jakiela. A member of the Moniuszko Social Club, Inc., First Ward Falcon Club,...

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Louis Rizzo, Jr.

Louis Rizzo, Jr.

May 28, 2014

Louis Rizzo, Jr., 63, of Fredonia, New York passed away on May 28, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Louis was born on December 23, 1950 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, New York son of the late Louis and Josephine (Manzella) Rizzo. Louis was proud to have served as a CPL in the United Stats Marine Corps. from 1970-1975. He...

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Michael D. Mirek, Sr.

Michael D. Mirek, Sr.

Oct 30, 1959

 

Mike “Hedge” Mirek, 63, of Dunkirk NY passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2022.

Hedge is predeceased in death by his beloved parents; Raymond and Dolores (Krzakala) Mirek. .

Prior to retirement, he was employed by both the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Transportation.

Hedge was a member of many local social clubs and...

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Dorothy M. Pleszewski

Dorothy M. Pleszewski

Nov 5, 1935

Dorothy M. Pleszewski, 80, of Dunkirk, died Saturday morning, January 9, 2016, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born November 5, 1935 in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Fredrick and Irene (Besse) Wachter. A past employee of the former Van Raalte Corporation in Dunkirk, Dorothy was a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed babysitting children of relatives and friends. She also...

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