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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Audrey J. Buck
Jan 16, 2023
Audrey Jean (Drozdiel) Buck, 69, passed comfortably surrounded by her family after a yearlong battle with cancer Monday morning, January 16, 2023.
Dr. Buck was born March 30th, 1953 in Dunkirk to the late Stanley and Elsie (Pilarski) Drozdiel.
In school, Audrey excelled at art and upon graduating from Dunkirk High School in 1971, briefly attended Alfred State’s art...
Gregory S. Russell
Jan 15, 2023
Gregory S. Russell, 57 of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 13, 1965 to the late Robert and Hannelore (Rinke) Russell.
Greg graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1983.
He was a jack of all trades. He most recently had worked in the manufacturing and construction industries. Greg had...
Mary J. Lisi
Jan 10, 2023
Mary J. (Reading) Lisi, 83, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, morning, January 10, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family at her side.
Born June 17, 1939, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Leroy F. and Marjorie (Kachermeyer) Goldhardt.
Mary was the Dunkirk Town Clerk for many years, and retired from Chautauqua County Office of...
Norman P. Schmidt
Dec 30, 2022
Norman Phillip Schmidt, 77, of Dunkirk, passed away on Dec 30th 2022 in his home after a short bout with pancreatic cancer.
He was born in the house on the Schmidt homestead in 1945. Son of the late Peter Schmidt and late Bernice Kubiak.
Norman served in the US Navy from 1966 to 1969 on the USS Kankakee AO...
Felix E. Swiech
Dec 12, 2022
Felix E. Swiech, 95, of Dunkirk, NY passed away Monday, December 12, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Felix was born March 3, 1927 to the late Anastaszy and Rozalia Swiech.
He was a World War II Army veteran and a career employee for National Fuel Gas.
Felix’s memberships included Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church of St. Hedwig,...
Helen Elzada Schrader
Nov 18, 2022
Helen "Elzada" Schrader, 92, of Hamburg, formerly of Farnham, NY, went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, November 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Elzada was a well known Restaurateur, chef, and baker.
She is preceded by her loving husband Theodore H. Schrader as well as her eldest son Ted (Ellen) Opie, her parents and siblings....
Edward H Dragon
Nov 17, 2022
Edward Hugh Dragon, 61, of Dunkirk, died suddenly on Thursday, November 17th from a heart attack.Ed was born at Brooks Memorial Hospital on June 13, 1961, the son of Robert and Elaine Dragon.
He attended Dunkirk schools and then served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years, including serving aboard the USS
Sylvania during the 1983 invasion of Grenada. Ed was incredibly...
Frances A. Kujawa
Nov 10, 2022
Frances A. Kujawa, age 88 of Dunkirk, N.Y., passed away on Nov. 10, 2022.
Born Frances Anne Wachter, in Killbuck N.Y., she retired from the Chautauqua County Home. When she could, Frances attended mass at St. Hyacinths Church.
Frances is survived by three children, Gwendolyn (Ray) Tolbert, Darlene
(Jeff) Rowe and Edward (Monica) Rasmus, 6 grandchildren: Brian Rasmus,
Scott Franklin, Kimberly Tolbert, Breana Moll,...
Patrick J Halas
Nov 10, 2022
Patrick J. Halas, 70, of Sheridan, died, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at home.
Born in Dunkirk, March 5, 1952, son of the late Peter and Sophie (Maslach) Halas Sr.
A celebration of life and a complete obituary will be published at a later date to be announced in 2023.
Frances J. Frey
Nov 3, 2022
Frances Jean Frey 76, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, surrounded by her family at the Chautauqua County Hospice home in Lakewood.
Born November 7,1945 in Pensacola, FL, daughter of the late Thelma and Glenn Cornelius.
She was a lifelong resident of Dunkirk but had resided in Forestville for the past 6 years.
She was employed by the Salvation Army Thrift Store where she...
Samuel C Spera
Oct 28, 2022
Samuel C. Spera, 60, of Westfield, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at home.
Born in Dunkirk, Sept. 22, 1962, son of the late Anthony and Jennie (Ingavo) Spera.
A past employee of the former Carriage House in Fredonia, until its closing, and now worked at the Green Meadows Golf Course in North East.
Sam enjoyed to golf, play baseball and was an...
Irene May
Oct 15, 2022
Irene S. May of Dunkirk NY, died Oct. 12, at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab following a lengthy illness.
Born Nov. 16, 1926, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Kalfas) Majka.
A homemaker and former employee of VanRaalte.
She was a member of Blessed Mary Angela.
Irene was an avid Bingo player, animal lover and fan of the Atlanta Braves.
Survivors include son,...
Robert L Rosplock
Oct 12, 2022
“You yourself are a letter, written on our hearts known and read by everyone. You have shown you are a letter from Christ”-2 Corinthians 3:2-3
Robert Lawrence Rosplock went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 while in the care of the kind individuals at Select Specialty Hospital in Erie, PA.
He was born in Elmira, NY on June...
Paul Bradley
Oct 10, 2022
Paul Bradley, 74, of Dunkirk, died Monday October 10, 2022, at home.
Born October 14, 1947, in Dunkirk, son of the late Aloysius “Buster” and Edna (Dutton) Bradley.
A retired employee of Dunkirk Specialty Steel, Engineer on the Chautauqua Belle, and honored Veteran of over 27 years having served in both the US Navy and Army National Guard.
An avid outdoorsman Paul loved...
Frances A. Mount
Oct 1, 2022
rances A. Mount, 90, of Dunkirk, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Brooks Hospital.
Born June 24, 1932, in Warren, Pa.
He was a retired employee of Rural Ministries in Dunkirk.
Surviving are children: Sharon Steinruck, Charles (Linda) Eckerdt, Bernard Mount Jr., Talbert (Mary) Mount, Nora (Juan) Contreras; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded by her parents, Ralph and Leona...
Albert C. Salgado
Sep 27, 2022
Albert Colon Salgado, 64, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday afternoon Sept. 27, 2022, at Brooks Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He had fought a long battle with cancer.
Albert was born on Jan 4, 1958, in Dunkirk, N.Y., the son of the late Rafael R. Salgado and Carmen (Colon) Salgado.
A resident of Dunkirk since 1958, Mr. Salgado had been...
Cathryn F Farnham
Sep 26, 2022
Cathryn F. Farnham, 69, of Dunkirk, died, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at home.
Born Aug. 30, 1953, in Detroit, Mich., daughter of the late Carter and Barbara (Louberry) Smith.
A past employee of Kmart in Syracuse.
Cathryn was known as the neighbor rescue with all the animals that she would take care of, the dogs and cats, especially her own feline companion, Tommy.
Surviving...
Stephen E. Case
Sep 24, 2022
Stephen E. Case, 62, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, unexpectedly at home. where he lived with his mother, Princess I Case.
He was born Sept. 8,1960, in Portland, Maine, the son of the late Richard C. Case and Princess (Davidson) Case.
He was an avid golfer and he loved the Buffalo Bills. He also loved country music.
Over the years...
Jose A. Carmona, Jr.
Sep 23, 2022
Jose A. Carmona Jr., 39, entered into rest on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.
Beloved husband of Meagan R. Carmona.
Loving father of Stephon, Mya, Isabella, Aaliyah, Jada and Jaxon Carmona.
Loving brother of Lizzette, Josseline and Giovany Carmona.
Predeceased by mother, Carmen Montanez; and sisters, Nannette, Wilma, and Daiana Carmona.
Survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Go Giants
Relatives and friends may call Wednesday...
Chrfistopher Lombardi
Sep 10, 2022
Christopher M. Lobardi, 49, of Dunkirk, died Saturday morning, Sept. 10, 2022, at Brooks Memorial Hospital.
Born July 22, 1973, in Phoenix, Ariz., son of the late Michael and Iris (Goodwin) Lombardi.
A past employee of C & M Painting.
Surviving are his fiance, Shelita Ellis; daughter, Haylee Glenn; son, Joseph Lombardi; along with brothers and sisters,
Private services were held.
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