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Christine Marie Brigham
Jan 21, 2022
Christine Marie Brigham, 64, of Dunkirk, N.Y., passed away on Jan. 20, 2022, at Newfane Nursing Home after a sudden onset but lengthy illness. She was born on July 27, 1957, to Robert H. Brigham and Joan (Meyer) Brigham. Christine attended school at Ripley Central School, graduating with the class of 1976. She served briefly in the U.S. Navy and...
Jacqueline A. Brown
Jan 18, 2022
Jacqueline A. Brown, 60, of Dunkirk, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab. Born in Dunkirk daughter of the late John "Jack" and Barbara (Krzyzanowski) Brown. Jackie was a member of Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church of St. Hyacinth. A joy to be with, Jackie loved to play cards, and listen to and dance to her polish...
Joseph J. Nevlock
Jan 18, 2022
Joseph J. Nevlock, 61, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly at his home on January 18th 2022. Born in Dunkirk, to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Maurer) Nevlock. Joe was a resident of Dunkirk all of his life ,working various jobs through his life, his last job being at Cliffstar Corporation. Joe was a parishioner of Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church...
Lorraine Piazza
Jan 17, 2022
Lorraine M. “Lori” Piazza, 60, of lakewood, passed away Monday, Jan, 17, 2022, from a brief illness. Born in Dunkirk, Feb. 8, 1961, daughter of the late Robert W. and Rita M. (Frasher) Cole Sr. Lori had worked at the former Chautauqua County Home and WalMart. A kind person, with a big heart, she would always try and help others...
John M Pchelka
Jan 17, 2022
John M. Pchelka, 75 of Fredonia, passed away Jan. 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife and friend of over 50 years, Dale A. Pchelka, 76, also from Fredonia. Mrs Pchelka passed away unexpectedly Nov. 5, 2021. Mr. and Mrs. Pchelka are survived by two sons: Chad J. Pchelka of Fredonia, and Bret L, Pchelka of Wilson,...
Eleanore Szwejbka
Jan 16, 2022
Eleanore Szwejbka, 94, of Dunkirk, died, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born March 22, 1927, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late John and Constance (Wesolowski) Mroczka. She was a devoted homemaker. Member of Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church of St. Hyacinth. Surviving are sons: Don (Mary Kay) Szwejbka of Fredonia, and David (Roberta) Szwejbka...
Steven Laurie
Jan 16, 2022
Steven P. Lawrie, 64, of Dunkirk, N.Y., went home to be with the Lord, with his loving family by his side, on January 16, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Steven was born on August 28, 1957, in Dunkirk N.Y., the son of the late Robert and Marjorie Lawrie. He served in the United States Navy from 1976 - 1980. He...
Jose A. Rosario
Jan 10, 2022
Jose ”Joe” A. Rosario, 47, of Dunkirk, N.Y., passed away at home on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. He was born on March 11, 1974, in Dunkirk, N.Y., to Mary L. Edwards and Jose A. Rosario. Joe attended Dunkirk Public Schools and had worked at Wells (formerly Dunkirk Ice Cream) for the past 20+ years. He enjoyed skate boarding, snowboarding, his...
Richard F. Waclawski
Jan 9, 2022
Richard F. Waclawski, 72, of Dunkirk, died Sunday, Jan, 9, 2022, at the Buffalo VA Hospital. Born Sept. 19, 1949, in Dunkirk, son of Esther (Dolski) Krupinski and the late Ernest Waclawski. A graduate of Dunkirk schools and a U.S. Army veteran from 1968-71, served in Germany and received the National Defense Service Medal and Sharpshooter Medal. At one time...
Edward J Urbanik
Jan 6, 2022
Edward J. Urbanik, 99, of Dunkirk, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at home. Born October 28, 1922, in Dunkirk, son of the late John and Anna (Kupiec) Urbanik. Ed graduated from Dunkirk schools, Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, Jamestown Community College and the University of Buffalo. He completed radio tech training for the U.S .Army also at the University of Buffalo....
William Larson
Dec 23, 2021
William ”Bill” Larson Jr., 93, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully in his room at St. Columban’s on the Lake on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. He was born May 16, 1928, in South Buffalo. Son of the late William and Agnes (Zuchowski) Larson. Bill was a veteran of the US Marine Corps serving in World War II in the Aleutian Islands...
Joel P. Cybart
Dec 21, 2021
Joel Cybart “JoJo,” 58, of Fredonia, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Joel was born in Dunkirk and was a lifelong Dunkirk/Fredonia resident.Joel graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1981 .He apprenticed as a machinist with his father for several years before joining Renold Inc. in Westfield. One of his passions was tracking wounded deer with his...
Thomas J. Rathman
Dec 19, 2021
Thomas J. Rathman, 72, oF Dunkirk, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 at home. He was the son of the late Milton and Dorothy Rathman (nee Grant).Tom served in the U.S. Navy for 11 years. Tom was survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandy Rathman; as well as sons: Brian (Jenn) Rathman and Matthew (Melanie) Rathman; daughters: Jocelyn (Michelle) Gard...
Carol L Mastrelli-Fabritius
Dec 15, 2021
Carol L. Mastrelli-Fabritius, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother, passed peacefully December 15, 2021, at the age of 66. Carol was born on October 17, 1955, to late Steve andCarmen Mastrelli of Dunkirk.A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Carol attended DunkirkHigh School and settled down in the area.She recently retired from Great Lakes Physicians Practice. Her love for her family and...
Gary P Kaus
Dec 13, 2021
Gary P. Kaus, 63, of Cassadaga, passed away Dec. 12, 202,1in his home. Gary was born April 5, 1958, in Dunkirk, to the late Frank and Genevieve (Kaleta) Kaus. Gary was a correctional officer for 25 years, and has been retired for the past seven years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, excellent handyman, and a farming hobbyist. Those who...
Robert W Lawrie
Dec 11, 2021
Robert W. Lawrie, 87, of Dunkirk, died, Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born in Dunkirk, June 2, 1934, son of the late James and Florence (McCallister) Lawrie. A veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1951-54 aboard the USS Tonawanda and received the National Defense Medal. Bob retired from Al Tech Specialty Steel in Dunkirk, as a crane...
Kim L Fuller
Dec 11, 2021
Kim M. Fuller, 64, of Fredonia, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, unexpectedly at home. Born April 1, 1957, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Spencer and June (Bernstein) Fuller A graduate of Fredonia State University. Kim was a employee of Kinko’s that is now FedEx, where she retired while working in Plano, Texas. She enjoyed her K-9 companions, her current is...
Bonny L Noni
Dec 9, 2021
Bonny Lee Noni, 70, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. Born Aug, 24, 1951, Bonny was the daughter of the late Robert and Betty (Trank) Boner. Raised in Fredonia N.Y., Bonny graduated from Fredonia High School in 1969. Bonny spent most of her career working at Niagara Mohawk/NRG nd later retired...
Virginia M. Gullo
Dec 4, 2021
Virginia M. Gullo, 90, a resident of Absolute of Westfield, formerly of West 5th St in Dunkirk and Lincoln Arms of Dunkirk passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at the Absolut of Westfield with her family by her side. Virginia was born in Dunkirk, N.Y., on June 29, 1931, the daughter of the late Joseph and Celia (Sholyts) Marczynski...
Evangelista Ruiz
Nov 26, 2021
Evangelista “Jelo” Ruiz, 89 , of Dunkirk, went to Heaven on Nov. 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Juan and Ramona Belen Ruiz, he was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, on Feb. 10, 1932. On May 4 2019, he married Teresa Ortiz who was his lifelong partner of 53 years. He lived in Dunkirk for the past...
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