Dunkirk Obituaries

Oct 1, 2021

Arlene Budniewski, 86, of Dunkirk, N.Y., passed away on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at the Chautauqua County Home. She was born in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Raymond and Frances (Zatorski) Smith. A devout Christian, she was a 50-year member of Family Church of Fredonia, N.Y. Arlene would joyfully share her faith with every person she interacted with. If you...

Oct 1, 2021

Maxine Rita Kern, 90, a caring, curious and creative mother, wife, sibling, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in her hometown of Dunkirk after a brief illness. The daughter of Mabel (nee Strychalski) and Michael Grupa, Maxine grew up on Middle Road and attended Dunkirk schools and churches. Her siblings made a great impression on her, as...

Sep 29, 2021

Agnes M. Warner, 88, of Dunkirk, died Friday, Sept, 24, at the Absolut at Westfield. She was born in Dunkirk, Jan. 17, 1933, the daughter of the late Harry and Julia (Bartkowski) Pawlowski. A licensed practical nurse, she had worked at Brooks Memorial Hospital and Home Health Care in Dunkirk. Agnes is survived nieces, nephews and cousins. Agnes is preceded...

Sep 24, 2021

Daniel Harry Szalkowski, 92, was called to Heaven on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. He will be missed dearly by his family. Born Sept. 7, 1929, in Dunkirk, N.Y., Dan was the son of the late Stephen and Betty (Kolassa) Szalowski. Dan was a U.S. Navy veteran having served from 1948-52. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, N.Y., he enlisted in the...

Sep 14, 2021

Carolyn S. (Hoth) Wisniewski, passed away peacefully with the Rosary and prayers surrounded by her loving family on Sept. 14, 2021. Born in Jamestown, N.Y., on May 27, 1941, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Evelyn C. Wyszynski Hoth. A lifelong city resident, Carolyn graduated from Dunkirk Senior High School class of 1959. Carolyn had the most empathetic heart...

Sep 14, 2021

Frances V. Wdowiasz, 99, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Born in Utica, NY, October 21, 1921, daughter of the late Mabel (Frazier) Lanski and John O. Lanski. Frances was a retired from the Dunkirk Free Li-brary, where she had worked for many years. Known for her beauty and grace, Franny was a huge Red Sox fan, loved...

Sep 11, 2021

Richard D. Polasik, 82, of Dunkirk, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Per Richards wishes, Private services will be held at the convenience of the family, and a complete obituary will be published in the Saturday edition of the Observer.

Sep 9, 2021

Ronald Szot, 62, of Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly at home Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. He was born Dec. 16, 1958, in Dunkirk, the son of Rita (Wlodarek) Szot and the late Louis Szot. Ronald attended St. Hedwig’s Elementary School, and graduated in 1976 from Cardinal Mindzenty High School with honors. He then at-tended Notre Dame University and graduated with honors...

Sep 3, 2021

Wanda H. Graminski, 91, of Dunkirk, died Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab Center, Dunkirk. Born July 12, 1930, in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Karol and Helen (Malkowski) Kucmierz. A retired employee of the former M. Wile Plant/ Van Raalte Corporation, in Dunkirk. Her memberships include Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Parish Church of...

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Aug 15, 2021

Julia A. Lewetzki, 76, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dunkirk, Nov. 26, 1944, daughter of the late Peter and Irene (Cobb) Skrzypek.A retired employee of the former Cliffstar Corporation after 35 plus years. Her memberships include St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church, and...

Aug 14, 2021

Joseph M. Toboczyk, 79, of Port Washington, Wisconsin, formerly of Dunkirk, died August 14, 2021 at the Aurora Medical Center, in Grafton, WI. He was born in Dunkirk, February 3, 1942, son of the late Michael and Helen (Slawinski) Tobiczyk. A veteran of the US Navy from 1960-62. Joseph is survived by his wife Mary (Tilly) Tobiczyk, a daughter Tracy...

Aug 10, 2021

Richard D. Styborski, 83, of Fredonia, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, at Brooks Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 5, 1938, in Dunkirk, son of the late Paul and Genevieve (Rys) Styborski. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955-61, he served as a sergeant, and was a radio relay tech at Camp Pendleton, Calif. He retired from Al...

Aug 9, 2021

Lee Monter, of Dunkirk, died on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at the age of 50 years. Lee began his quality control career in 1995 and has worked in several industries throughout the years as such, with his most recent position as quality control laboratory technician INX International Ink Company in Dunkirk. Lee is survived by his beloved mother, Teresa (Ron)...

Jul 23, 2021

Carl L. Manzella, 88, of Hillcrest Drive Fredonia, was guided by the angels through the gates of heaven at 5:08 p.m., on Friday, July 23, 2021. Carl was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Edna Nicholas Manzella; and a sister, Doris Manzella Kawski. Carl is survived by the love of his life, Diana Ferrau Manzella. They were married...

Jul 16, 2021

Edward “Butch” Mackowiak, 68, of Aberdeen, N.C., died unexpectedly on Friday, July 16, 2021. He was born Feb. 17,1953, in Dunkirk, the son of the late Frank Mackowiak and Jane (Kubasik) Mackowiak. He lived in the Dunkirk-Fredonia area until the recent move to North Carolina ,where he was living his dream of being on the golf course every day.Butch retired in 2008...

Jul 12, 2021

Gerry W. Mazany, 74, of Dunkirk, died Monday, July 12, 2021. Funeral services will be held this morning at 10 a.m., in Willowbrook Park Cemetery with Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council Officiating.

Jul 9, 2021

Maureen “Molly” Dascenzo, 64, of Fredonia, passed away, July 9, 2021. She was born in Dunkirk, daughter of the late loving parents, Samual Weakley and Joan (Morrison) Weakley. She was a graduate of Dunkirk High School and a long-time resident of the Dunkirk/Fredonia area. She was a long-time cook at Demetris’ On the Lake for over 20 years.Molly enjoyed cooking meals for...

Jul 9, 2021

Robert “Robbie” W. Cole Jr., 63, of Fredonia, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, following a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born Feb. 23, 1958, in Dunkirk, son of the late Robert W. Cole Sr and Rita M. (Frasher) Cole. Rob was am employee of First Student of Fredonia, where he worked for over 30 years...