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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Richard Johnson
Sep 24, 2024
Richard Johnson, 63, of Dunkirk NY passed away suddenly on September 24, 2024. Rick was married to his loving wife Michelle for 37 years and they had three children: Jillian (Keith) Cardinali, Brooke (Mathew) Gruttadauria, and Garret (Alison Polisoto) Johnson. The joy of his life were his two grandchildren to whom he was known as Papa: Mae Cardinali and Everleigh...
Patricia M. Lokietek
Sep 16, 2024
Patricia May (Maternowski) Lokietek, 91, of Fredonia passed away Monday morning, September 16, 2024 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on March 15, 1933, wife of the late Robert F. Lokietek and daughter of the late Martin and Stella (Zurawski) Maternowski.
Patricia retired from Verizon, formerly known as the New York Telephone Company. In her free time, she would Usher...
Joseph A. Latona Sr.
Sep 14, 2024
Joseph A. Latona Sr., 86 of Hilliard, OH formerly of Fredonia, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 14, 2024.Joe was born in Dunkirk, New York on November 18, 1937 the son of Pasquale (Frank) and Sophie (Majkut) Latona. Joe was a graduate of Dunkirk High School and went on to graduate Barber School. Joe built his own barber shop...
John P. Szydlo Jr.
Sep 10, 2024
John (“Jack”) Peter Szydlo Jr. passed away suddenly after a brief illness on September 10, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at Brooks Memorial Hospital, the same hospital where he was born over 78 years ago. There are so many words that describe him: son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, farmer, athlete, teacher, veteran, coach, referee, umpire, driver’s education instructor, RVer,...
Joyce A. Tarnowski
Aug 24, 2024
Joyce A. (Delcamp) Tarnowski, 87, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on July 18, 1937; wife of the late Chester L. Tarnowski and the daughter of the late Merle and Florence (Prince) Delcamp.
A graduate of Fredonia High School, class of 1955, Joyce devoted her life to her role as a...
Beatrice A. Tilley
Aug 21, 2024
Beatrice A. Tilley (née Gens), aged 91, passed away on August 21, 2024, at Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, NY. Beatrice was born on September 20, 1932. She met and married Eugene in 1952 and together, they raised five children in Dunkirk, NY. Beatrice & Gene found great love despite setbacks in life and their love story lasted 66 years.
Beatrice...
John Przytula
Aug 16, 2024
John Przytula, 84, of Fredonia passed away Friday morning, August 16, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Fredonia on May 6, 1940, son of the late Stephen and Antoinette (Krolowski) Przytula.
Growing up, John attended Fredonia Schools. For approximately 60 years, John worked as a Finisher for Al-Tech Specialty Steel. His commitment to his career...
Elvina L. Root
Aug 16, 2024
Elvina Lorraine Root, 96, of Dunkirk went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2024.She was born on October 28, 1927 in Dunkirk, NY to the late Casimer and Helen Karalus.
Elvina graduated from St. Hyacinth School and Dunkirk High School, and then continued her education at the former Dunkirk Business Institute. Following her studies she was employed at...
Teresa Suppa
Aug 12, 2024
Teresa M Suppa 48 of Jamestown NY passed away due to health conditions on Aug. 12,2024. She was born February 24th, 1976 in Warren Pa.
She was a loving mother to 5 children. Kassandra Suppa, Xavier Suppa, Surieniety Suppa, Zaiyden Hosack, and Josiah Hosack. A loving sister to 6 siblings. Peter Suppa, Amy Ruby, Jessica Harp, Mathew harp, Gregory harp jr,...
Arthur P. Casella
Jul 14, 2024
Arthur P. Casella, 94, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday evening, July 14, 2024 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on October 20, 1929 to the late Frank and Maria (Bertuzzi) Casella.
Arthur proudly served in the US Navy Reserves from 1948-1989, he began his Navy career as a Seaman and ultimately earned the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Art worked...
Bessie E. Kuziora
Jun 13, 2024
Bessie E. Kuziora, 72, passed on June 13, 2024, at the
Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk,
where she resided.
The daughter of Marjorie Albritton of Vadalia, Georgia, Bessie
was born in Auburn, NY on May 11, 1952.
She enjoyed bird watching, puzzles, puzzle books, reading and
planting.
Bessie is survived by her four daughters, Theresa Kuziora,
Rachel (Kyle) Chapman, Jennifer (William) Dolan, and Ashley
Goodwin, a son...
Esther C. Krupinski
Jun 5, 2024
Esther Cecelia Krupinski, 98 years old, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at her daughter's home in Houston, Texas. The eldest of four daughters, she was born in Dunkirk, NY on October 17,1925 to the late Francis and Cecelia Dolski.
At her father’s urging, she went to work early in life and was employed at Van Raalte and Kraft. Being a...
Joel E. Ahrens
May 16, 2024
Joel E. Ahrens, 68, of Dunkirk passed away suddenly, May 16, 2024, at home. Born on Oct. 30, 1955 in Dunkirk, son of the late Elmer and Gladys (Deering) Ahrens. Joel graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1973 and ultimately served a career as a firefighter that spanned 28 years with the Dunkirk Fire Department, where he served with honor until his...
Michael S. Collins
May 9, 2024
Michael S. Collins 47, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away on May 9, 2024,with his loving family by his side, After a courageous battle with cancer.Michael was born November 23, 1976 to Gary and Kimberly Collinsand the late Marcina Moiser.Michael graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1994 and he wasemployed at Burger King for over 15 years.He enjoyed playing darts, cards,...
Cynthia S. Bielat
May 8, 2024
Cynthia "Knobby S. Bielat, 73, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Wednesday evening, May 8, 2024 at home. Born on April 6, 1951 in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Harvey Bloss and Jeanenne (Gadewoltz) DiLorenzo. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Cindy dedicated 25 years of her life working as a supervisor for Brooks Memorial Hospital. Her strong will and determination shone through in...
Alberto Roman
May 5, 2024
Alberto Roman, 92, of East Middle Road, Silver Creek, went to be with hisLord and Savior, Sunday , May 5, 2024. He was born in Angeles-Utuado onApril 15, 1932, the son of the late Avelino Roman and Emerehilda(Gerena)Roman.Beloved father of Maria Ramos(John), Judith Burgos (Jussie), Eddie Roman(Jody), Vanessa L, Roman, Juan A. Roman (Nilda), 9 grandchildren, 6great-grandchildren, several bonus grandchildren...
Susan Edith Szydlo
Apr 27, 2024
Susan “Sue” Edith (née Dolka) Szydlo, born January 23, 1959, passed away much too soon on April 27, 2024, surrounded by family, due to complications from a January 2024 surgery. Sue will be dearly and forever missed by her loving family, friends, and many others who had the fortune and great luck to know her. It’s been said that life...
Jeanenne H. Gizowski
Apr 24, 2024
Jeanenne H. Gizowski, 67, of Dunkirk, passed away Wednesdayevening, April 24, 2024, at Brooks Memorial Hospital.Born September 25, 1956, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Harveyand Jeanenne (Gadewoltz) Bloss.A retired employee of Brooks Memorial Hospital.Jeanie could be well known and seen on one of her walksabout the city and was always up for a conversation with anyonewilling to lend an...
Florence E. Kaus
Apr 17, 2024
Florence Eleanor (Jasinski) Kaus, 95 years of age passed away with family by her side onWednesday, April 17th, 2024 at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a briefillness. Florence was born in Dunkirk on November 9th, 1928, the daughter of the late John andStella (Wojnarowska) Jasinski.She graduated from St. Hyacinth School in Dunkirk and later from Villa Maria Academy inBuffalo....
Bradley R. Eckstrom
Apr 15, 2024
Bradley Roman Eckstrom, 38 of Amherst, died unexpectedly Monday morning April 15th, 2024. He was born on August 19, 1985, in Dunkirk, NY A graduate of Fredonia High school. He was a dedicated father and lived his life to love, teach and spend time with his boys Nolan and Roman. Bradley’s Hobbies included hiking, ATV riding, disc golf, working on cars, working in the woods...
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