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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Clara Layman
Jan 11, 2015
Clara Layman, 95, of Fredonia, died Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2015, at Fredonia Place. She was born July 10, 1919, in Westfield, daughter of the late Samuel and Sara (Riscile) Gambino. Following WWII, she married Chester Layman on Thanksgiving Day 1946. During WWII Clara worked at Bell Aircraft in Buffalo, and after raising her sons, and then worked for Mills...
Anthony Shuart
Dec 29, 2014
Anthony M. Shuart, 16, of Fredonia, died unexpectedly, December 29, 2014, at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk. Born in Dunkirk March 16, 1998, son of Denise Shuart and Steven Davis, both of Fredonia. A student at Philip LoGuidice BOCES in Fredonia, Anthony enjoyed walks, Disney Movies, and watching his fish. Surviving are a brother Nathan Shuart and sister Jaelyn Davis,...
Steven T. Kucmierz
Dec 27, 2014
Steven T. Kucmierz, 64, of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, December 27, 2014.Steve was born January 9, 1950 in Dunkirk, son of the late Casimer and Genevieve (Drag) Kucmierz. He attended Dunkirk Senior High School. A retired employee of Fredonia Central Schools and past employee of the former Ceases Commissary/Interstate United, Canteen/Loose Ends Vending, and D&F Collision in Fredonia and...
Eleanor Woloszyn
Dec 18, 2014
Eleanor Woloszyn, 87, of Dunkirk, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 17, 2014, fol-lowing a brief illness. She was born Oct. 16, 1927 in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Stanley Pniewski, Mary (Hazinski) (Pniewski) Zientowski and Max Zien-towski. A past employee of the former Van Raalte Corporation, Eleanor retired from the former Ames Department Store in Dunkirk. Her memberships included Blessed...
Patricia J. Sysol
Dec 13, 2014
Patricia J. Sysol, 66, of Dunkirk, died Saturday evening, December 13, 2014 following a brief illness with her family by her side. Born December 12, 1948 in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Harry and Sophie (Levandoski) Sysol. Surviving are her beloved daughters, Lisa (John) Miller, of Hamburg, Cheryl Paluck of Dunkirk, three grandchildren Elyssa Adams, Ella Miller, Katie Paluck, brother...
Veronica C. "Ronnie" Ginley
Nov 13, 2014
Veronica C. "Ronnie" Ginley, 95, of Dunkirk, died Thursday morning, November 13, 2014, fol-lowing a short illness, at Brooks Memorial Hospital. She was born in Dunkirk on Feb. 24, 1919, daughter of the late Lawrence and Angeline (Siembieda) Mazur. Mrs. Ginley was a retired employee of St. Vincent's Home in Dunkirk. Her memberships included St. Elizabeth Ann Seton R. C....
Diane L. DeMonja
Oct 9, 2014
Diane L. DeMonja, 59, of Fredonia, died Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2014, at the Absolut at Westfield, with her daughter at her side, following a battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Buffalo, April 22, 1955, daughter of the late Lon and Lois (Hill) DeMonja. Diane graduated from the University of Buffalo with a degree in occupational therapy in 1989. She...
Rudolph Halicki
Oct 7, 2014
Rudolph H. "Rudy" Halicki, 95, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday evening, October 7, 2014 at Brooks Hospital with his family at his side. He was born on August 10, 1919 in Dunkirk, the son of the late John Halicki and Caroline (Turek) Halicki. He remained a Dunkirk resident his entire life, becoming a prominent local businessman and civil servant. Rudy was...
Richard Madurski
Oct 6, 2014
Richard J. Madurski Sr. died Monday, October 6, 2014 at Parma Community Hospital, in Parma Ohio. Surviving are his sons Richard J. (Michele) Madurski Jr. and Brian (Jill) Madurski of Dunkirk, and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Sandra (Welka) Madurski. Private funeral services were held in St. Hyacinth's Cemetery. Arrangements were by...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Wlodarek
Oct 5, 2014
Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Wlodarek, 69, of Dunkirk died Sunday evening (Oct. 5, 2014) at the Gowanda Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was born in Dunkirk on April 10, 1945, the daughter of the late Florian "Tup" and Blanche (Miga) Wlodarek. A 1962 graduate of Cardinal Mindszenty High School, Jackie served in the U.S. Navy for three years. She...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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