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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
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....
Linda Peatman
Feb 21, 2023
Linda Peatman, 63, of Dunkirk, Passed away Tuesday evening, February 21, 2023, at. the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab in Dunkirk.
She was born May 6, 1959, in Dunkirk, daughter of Grace (Pellerino) Peatman and the late Joseph Peatman.
Linda attended Dunkirk High School and was a employee of WalMart in Fredonia.
Her memberships include the Dom Polski Club.
Surviving...
Stella M Karin
Jan 22, 2023
Stella Drozdiel Karin, 51, passed away on Sunday January 22, 2023, at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk NY after a lengthy illness.
She was born September 10, 971 in Dunkirk NY to parents Richard Drozdiel and Carolyn (Connell) Drozdiel Schmidt.
Stella attended and graduated from Dunkirk High school in 1990.
After that she attended Jamestown Community College and received...
Ronald J. Waclawski
Jan 19, 2023
Ronald J. Waclawski “Spook”, 70, of Dunkirk, passed away on January 19, 2023.
He was born in Dunkirk, January 12,1953 to Esther (Dolski) Krupinski and the late Earnest Waclawski.
A graduate of Dunkirk High School in 1972.
He was employed as a production and maintenance supervisor at M. Wile until there closing and had retired as a forklift operator from...
Mary E Smith
Jan 19, 2023
Mary E. Smith, 76 passed away on Thursday January 19, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo.
She was born July 9,1946 and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Dillenburg) Chudzinski.
Resident of the Dunkirk/Fredonia area most of her life, she enjoyed long car rides, and attending classic car shows with her husband David, and most of...
Theresa Pencek
Jan 18, 2023
Theresa A. Pencek, 73, of Dunkirk, Passed away Wednesday January 18, 2023 at the Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing.
Born October 3, 1949, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Peter and Matilda (Cieply) Pencek.
Arrangements are incomplete and a complete obituary with arrangements will be announced at a later date
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...
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