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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Michael A. Skubis
Jul 23, 2023
Michael Allen Skubis, 65, of Forestville, sadly passed
away peacefully Sunday, July 23rd after a lengthy battle
with cancer.
Born November 8, 1957 in Dunkirk,
A long-time resident of the Dunkirk/Fredonia area and
graduate from Dunkirk High School class of 1974.
Son of the late Doris (Hart) Skubis and Edward Skubis, raised by
Edward and Sandra (Bouquin) Skubis.
Michael was...
William F. Foster
Jul 19, 2023
William F. Foster, 84, of Brocton, passed away Wednesday July 19, 2023, at home.
Born June 26, 1939, in Erie, Pa., son of the late May and Eleanor (Hesling) Foster.
A retired employee Niagara Mohawk in Dunkirk.
Surviving is his wife Betty Jean (Apple) Foster, and sons Michael and Robert Foster.
William is preceded by his parents.
Margaret A. Pokoj
Jul 2, 2023
Margaret A. “Peggy” Pokoj (née Sekula), formerly of Front Street,
Dunkirk, and most recently of St. Columbans on the Lake Retirement
Home, left this world after 92 wonderful years of life on Sunday, July
2, 2023 in the Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Cheektowaga, NY.
Peggy was born in Dunkirk on December 30, 1930 the daughter of...
Elizabeth A. Kozlowski
Jun 23, 2023
Elizabeth A. Kozlowski, 88, of Dunkirk, passed away Friday evening
June 23, 2023, at home with her loving family at her side.
She was born June 17, 1935, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late
Alexander and Elizabeth (Kinn) Bartholomew.
A retired employee of the former Brooks Drugs/West Drug Store
where she work as a Pharmacy Assistant and prior to...
Dennis W. Bialaszewski
Jun 23, 2023
Dennis W. Bialaszewski. 76, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed
away on June 23, 2023, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.
Born in Dunkirk March 4, 1947, son of the late Walter and
Martha (Pawelczak) Bialaszewski.
Dennis was a graduate of Cardinal Mindzenty High School,
he went on to Canisus College for his undergraduate studies and
received a doctoral degree from University...
Marcia G. Kubera
Jun 10, 2023
Marcia G. Kubera, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away peacefully
on June 10th, 2023 at the age of 88.
She was born on September 25th, 1934 to Ernie and Madeline
Norton in Jamestown, NY.
Beloved wife of 68 years to William Kubera; loving mother of
Mandy, Amy (Matt) Kromer, and Eric (Dawn); cherished grandmother
of Mallory, Katie, Joseph, Kelly, Owen, Jordan,...
Eleanor M. Olivieri
Jun 7, 2023
After 101 years on this earth, Eleanor Olivieri left this world on June 7, 2023
to reunite with her beloved husband, Henry Olivieri, her parents, Frances and
Stanley Jopek, and her siblings Henry and Loretta Jopek,.
She is survived by her children David Olivieri, Linda Olivieri (William Chenoweth),
Maryjane Simpson (Ted) and Ruthanne Kaleta (John), her grandchildren Katie,
Ellen,...
Richard Maslowski
May 31, 2023
Richard Maslowski, 68, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly,
Wednesday morning on May 31, 2023 at home.
Son of the late Theodore and Anna (Scatton) Maslowski.
He was born in Meriden, CT, where he also attended school.
Richard retired as a maintenance worker from STEL, Inc., in
Dunkirk and he really enjoyed his job while he was employed
there.
Richard...
Olive M. Visosky
May 30, 2023
Olive M. "Liv" Visosky, 87, Sheridan, formerly of Dunkirk,
passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at home.
Born March 14, 1936, in Erie, PA, daughter of the late
Irwin and Aloise (Franklin) Hunter.
Liv enjoyed ushering at Fredonia Opera House, volunteering
for many projects including Lakeshore Humane Society
events and Blue bird monitoring.
Surviving are children A.A. Visosky, Julia...
Jennifer Dawn Schmidt
May 6, 2023
Jennifer Dawn Schmidt, 54, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away on Saturday, May 6 with her family by her side.
She was born on November 18, 1968, the daughter of Marylou Dieteman and James Schmidt.
Jennifer graduated from West Seneca High School in 1986. Shortly after graduation, she joined the Air Force and worked as security police.
Much of her...
Mark B. Karalus Sr.
May 4, 2023
Mark B. Karalus Sr, 54 of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly
at home on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
Born in Dunkirk on September 28, 1968, son of the
late Bernard and Stella (Wawrowski) Karalus.
Mark graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1987
and previously worked for NAPA Auto Parts where
he was an outside salesman.
Mark enjoyed football, NASCAR and hockey...
Gloria M. Stolinski
May 1, 2023
Gloria M.Stolinski, 94 , of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully,
Monday, May 1st, 2023, at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab
with her loving family at her side.
She was born on December 7, 1928, in Dunkirk, to the late
Walter and Emily (Kaus) Kubera.
On July 2, 1946 she married her loving husband Henry Stolinski,
who predeceased her on November 5, 2003.
Gloria was a devoted...
Julian "Jug" Niedbalski
Apr 27, 2023
Julian "Jug" Niedbalski passed away unexpectedly on April 27 at the
age of 89 due to a heart attack.He was born April 7, 1934, in Oil City, PA, son of the late Joseph F.
and Angela (Bielek) Niedbalski.
For those who knew Julian, he never lacked for conversation, but
yet he remained a very private man. He enjoyed all...
Juanita J. Richter
Apr 22, 2023
Juanita Richter of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday,
April 22, 2023 at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab,
surrounded by loving family.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, George,
as well as her 6 daughters: Michelle (Richard) Johnson,
Rebecca (James) Wojno, Jennifer (George) Clever,
Amy (Jerry) Shoemaker, Amanda (Jason) Ibach, Heidi
Richter (Christopher Krzanowicz), and many grandchildren
and great...
Susan Mary Paige, Ph.D.
Apr 18, 2023
Devoted Mother, Grandmother and Educator, Patriotic Woman of FaithDr. Susan Mary Paige of Ellenton, Florida, formerly of Kenmore and Dunkirk, New York, died surrounded by her children at Blake Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, on Tuesday, April 18 from injuries sustained as a bystander near a traffic accident on Thursday, April 6. She was 74Born on June 22, 1948, at...
Brian R. Levandoski
Mar 30, 2023
Brian R. “Lever” Levandoski, 60, of Dunkirk passed away at home, Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Brian was born in Dunkirk on September 9, 1962, to the late Joseph and Ada (Stevens) Levandoski.
He attended Dunkirk High School and graduated in 1980.
Brian was a manger at Kwik Fil for many years and he also worked at Dunkirk Specialty Steel for 10...
Kevin J. Guziec
Mar 14, 2023
Kevin J. Guziec, 43, of Dunkirk, passed away, unexpectedly,
Tuesday, March 14, at home.
Born March 2, 1980, in Dunkirk, son of the late Thomas J.
Guziec and late Susan (Lesch) Guziec.
A graduate of Dunkirk High and attended Jamestown Community
College.
In his younger days he payed little league baseball.
Kevin was an avid sports fan of the Green...
Ronald J. Rys
Mar 9, 2023
Ronald J. “Moony” Rys, 74, of Dunkirk passed away Friday morning, March 10, 2023, at Buffalo General Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Ronald attended and graduated from Cardinal Mindzenty High School, where he ultimately became the varsity coach of the golf program.
Ronald served in the US Navy for two years.
A past employee of the Al Tech Steel and...
Alan W. Mazany
Mar 4, 2023
Alan W. Mazany, 68, of Dunkirk passed away Saturday evening, March 4, 2023, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center.
Surviving Alan are his two sisters, Juanita and Sheila Mazany, and family.
Alan is predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Thelma Mazany, and his two brothers, Roy and Gerry Mazany.
Arrangements have been made by R. Mackowiak Funeral Home,...
Richard P. Spekczynski
Feb 21, 2023
Richard Paul Spekczynski, 83, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Buffalo VA Medical Center, with his wife by his side.
Richard was born on December 2, 1939, in Dunkirk, to Anthonyand Elizabeth Spekczynski.
He graduated from Cardinal Mindszenty High School (Class of 1957).
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Bonnie V....
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