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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Jeffrey S Ganey
Jun 27, 2022
JEFFREY S. "HOOPY" GANEY Jeffrey S. Ganey "Hoopy", 44, of Dunkirk ended a courageous battle with a congenital heart defect early Monday morning (June 27, 2022) at the Cleveland Clinic with his girlfriend Jeanette at his side. He was born in Dunkirk on September 22, 1977, son of Thomas Ganey and Marie (Kulpa) Ganey. A graduate of Dunkirk High School,...
Mary Jane McKenna
Jun 24, 2022
Mary Jane McKenna, 81, of Fredonia, N.Y., passed away peacefully on June 24, 2022. Mary Jane spent her life devoted to her family, and is survived by her husband, James McKenna. Mary Jane and James met 64 years ago and would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this September. Mary Jane is also survived by her siblings: Deanna (late Victor)...
John Joseph Ceranowicz
Jun 18, 2022
John Joseph Ceranowicz, 96, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at home, following a brief illness, with his family at his side. Born Nov. 18, 1925, in Dunkirk, son of the late John Joseph and Mary (Slomianna) Ceranowicz. John was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II as a surgical technician from 1944-46, and received the Army...
George Kohn
Jun 14, 2022
George C. Kohn Jr., suddenly died June 14,2022. He was the beloved son of George C. Kohn Sr., and the late Loraine (nee Butzer) Kohn. Dear father to Elaine (John Jenrette) Kohn, Alice (Richard) Meyers, Ruth Kohn, grandfather to Elizabeth Kohn; siblings: Carolyn (Jack) Herman, Marilyn (Don) Robbins, Kimberly (Tom) Linfore, Richard (Tammy) Kohn. Preceded by his wife, Patricia (nee...
Maximus N Schnur-Gallivan
Jun 10, 2022
Maximus Norman Schnur-Gallivan, 7, passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 10, 2022, at UPMC Chautauqua, surrounded by his parents. Max was born on May 18, 2015, in Dunkirk N.Y., to parents Hannah Schnur and Dennis Gallivan. Max was known for his infectious smile and endless fist bumps. He has touched the lives of so many in his short time here....
James Halas
Jun 7, 2022
James (Jim) Joseph Halas, 75, of Westfield, NY, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2022, surrounded by some of his loving family after courageously fighting health issues for many years. Jim was born on October 29, 1946, in Dunkirk, NY, to the late Joseph and Genevieve (Bialaszewski) Halas. Jim graduated in the class of 1962 from Cardinal Mindszenty High School...
Helen F. Deszcz
Jun 4, 2022
Helen F. Deszcz 100, passed away peacefully at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk, NY, Saturday, June 4,2022. Helen was born March 1, 1922 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Louis and Angeline (Blazejewska) Wasag. A lifelong resident Mrs. Deszcz was a retired LPN at the Chautauqua County Nursing Home in Dunkirk and in 1998 was named...
Stella M Karalus
Jun 3, 2022
Stella (Wawrowski) Karalus, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 2nd, 2022, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, Pa., after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., on March 25, 1936, Stella was the daughter of the late Alexander and Viola (nee Mogilny) Wawrowski. Stella was a long time employee of Hills Department Store. Prior to...
Edwin G. Campbell
Apr 30, 2022
Edwin G. Campbell, 68, of Dunkirk, passed away, Saturday, April 30, 2022 at home. Born Feb. 6, 1954, in Providence, RI., son of the late Donald and Beverly (Gerry) Campbell. A retired employee of BFI in Dunkirk. Edwin enjoyed collecting coins, model cars, he carved wood and he liked music. A member of the Elks 922, Ed could be found...
David R. Price
Apr 21, 2022
David R. Price, 78, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 following a brief illness at Brooks Memorial Hospital with his loving family at his side. Born in Dunkirk, N.Y., Jan. 14, 1944, he was the son of the late Edmund and Frances (Voss) Price. He attended school in the Dunkirk School District and graduated with the class of...
Nancy M. Guido
Apr 13, 2022
Nancy M. Guido, 74, of Dunkirk, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Buffalo General Hospital. Husband of the late Anthony “Tony” Guido, who died April 29, 2016. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday May 7, 2022, at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity R.C. Church. There will be no prior visitation.
Denise M. Kata
Apr 12, 2022
Denise M. Kata, 63, of Dunkirk, N.Y., passed away April 12, 2022 following a brief illness with her loving daughters by her side. She was born in Dunkirk, Jan. 20, 1959, daughter of the late Daniel and Janet (McQuiggan) Christopher II. Denise was a homemaker who relished in the simple pleasures of life. She enjoyed sitting on her front porch...
Raymond F. Krystofik
Apr 2, 2022
Raymond F. Krystofik, 91, West Seneca, formerly of Fredonia and Dewittville, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2022, at the VA Hospital in Buffalo. Born in Dunkirk March 9, 1931, son of the late Lawrence and Veronica (Mazurek) Krzystofik. Veteran of the US Navy from 1948-52, Ray had toured in 22 different countries and then was held over to help during...
Betty J. Kern
Apr 2, 2022
Betty Janet Kern ( Bernstein) passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Dunkirk, NY with her loving family by her side. Born August 15, 1924 in Stockton, NY, the daughter of the late Bernard and Mattie (Peterson) Bernstein. Wife of 59 yrs to the late Richard A. Kern who died March 2013; Mother of Richard M. Kern (Partner Darleen Jagoda)...
Eugene S. Pauszek
Apr 1, 2022
Eugene S. Pauszek, 70, of Dunkirk, NY, died at home Friday morning, April 1, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born June 1, 1951, in Dunkirk to the late Raymond and Ann (Schelling) Pauszek. A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Eugene attended St. Hyacinth School and Parish (now Blessed Mary Angela), graduated from Cardinal Mindzenty High School in 1969 and attended...
Marshall A. Penkaty
Mar 28, 2022
Marshall A. Penkaty, 82, a lifelong resident of Dunkirk, died Monday, March 28, 2022, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab.3 He was born in Dunkirk, March 29, 1939, son of the late Frank and Theodora (Jakubiec) Penkaty. Marshall loved fishing and spent many years as a commercial fisherman on Lake Erie. A volunteer fireman serving with Dunkirk Hose Company #4,...
Margaret M. Griffin
Mar 26, 2022
Margaret M. Griffin of Dunkirk, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2022, following a courageous battle with Calciphylaxis. Born in Niagara Falls, the daughter of the late Chester and Genevieve (Majka) Sysol. Margaret was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1977. Margaret loved to travel, she enjoyed cooking especially traditional polish food. She liked...
John A. Jakubowicz
Mar 20, 2022
John A. Jakubowicz, 72, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday evening, March 20, 2022, at home. Bron in Dunkirk, April 19, 1949, son of the late Alfred J. and Albertine G. (Omez) Jakubowicz. John was an Honorable discharge U.S. Air Force veteran who was proud of his service in Vietnam. He served from 1966-72 as a crew chief of C-130 aircraft...
Clint A. Giordani
Mar 17, 2022
Clint Giordani of Dunkirk, originally from Brent-wood, N.Y., age 63, Beloved husband to Rachael A Giordani. Devoted father of Marion (Adam) Cleveley, Amanda Giordani and the late Ronnie Giordani. Beloved brother to Thomas (Margie) Giordani, Lisa Giordani, Christina (Vincent) Poggioreale, Dominic (Dot) Caruso and the late Ronnie Giordani and Victoria Giordani. He was a grandfather to eight wonderful grandchildren. Also...
David A. Groesch
Mar 16, 2022
David A. Groesch passed away on March 16, 2022, at the age of 57, in Buffalo. His battle with cancer over the last year showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the illness, David continued to inspire and share his humor until the end. He was born Nov. 20, 1964, in Westfield, son of the late...
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