Dunkirk Obituaries

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...

Jul 7, 2021

Ronald E. Mackowiak, 91, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2021, at Nightengale Nursing & Rehab Center in Erie, Pa. He was born in Dunkirk, May 24, 1930, son of the late Felix and Emilia (Wyszynski) Mackowiak. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran having served active duty from 1948-49, and 1950-52. He was a rifle marksman, and also...

Jul 6, 2021

Jeffrey Kane, 54, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born Nov. 15, 1966, in Dunkirk, the son of Barbara (Peterson) Kane and the late Edward Kane Jr.A graduate of Dunkirk High School, Jeff also attended Jamestown Community College North. Surviving in addition to his mother are a brother, Kevin (Barb) Kane of Georgia; a...

Jul 2, 2021

Patricia Ann Kozlowski, 90, of Dunkirk, died July 2, after an extended illness at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Patricia was born March 18, 1931, in Dunkirk, to the late Casimir andMary (Witkowski) Marczynski. She worked for Dunkirk ALCO and Ames Department Store.Well known for her love of knitting and crocheting, which won her many honors and awards at...

Jul 1, 2021

Timothy P. Kulig, 33, died peacefully surrounded by his family on July 1, 2021 at ECMC hospital in Buffalo, N.Y. Timothy, known by his family and friends as Timmy, was born in Dunkirk, N.Y., on Jan. 18, 1988. Timmy was a beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend to many. His neverending wit was a bright spot to all who...

Jun 3, 2021

William J. Dillenburg passed away suddenly on June 3, 2021, at Brooks Memorial Hospital.William, Bill, or “Bomar” as many knew him by was born May 24, 1957, in Dunkirk, the son of the late Philip J and Beverly J (DeWolf) Dillenburg. A lifelong area resident, Bill graduated from Fredonia Central School, class of 1976.He recently retired from Refresh-Co Corp. in Dunkirk.Bomar enjoyed...

May 17, 2021

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

May 16, 2021

Clarence G. Fischer, 90, of Fredonia/Dunkirk, died Sunday May 16, 2021 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Following the guidelines and protocols administered by the governor of New York, relatives and friends may call Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m., at the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc, 56 E Doughty St., Dunkirk, Funeral services will be held following at 11 a.m. in St. Elizabeth...

May 15, 2021

Dorothy M. (Bigler) Roman, 100 of Dunkirk, died peacefully at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Dorothy was born in Fredonia, N.Y., on April 25, 1921, the daughter of Leo V. and Alta (Tuttle) Bigler. She was a homemaker who with her husband, Leo Roman whom she married on Dec. 3, 1946 raised three children...

May 9, 2021

In her 97th year Sophia T. Stempkowski Urbanik passed away peacefully in her sleep. Sophia was born Sept. 26, 1923, in Clymer, N.Y., her parents were Walter and Josephine (Napierala) Stempkowski. In 1928, they moved to Corry, Pa. They lived there until she completed the sixth grade at St. Edward’s Catholic School, and then moving to Dunkirk. She was a...

May 3, 2021

Apr 24, 2021

Mark O. Rivard, 71, of Sheridan, died Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Largo Medical Center, in Florida. Born Nov. 9, 1949, in Ashland, Ohio, son of the late Edwin Rivard and late Alda (Olin) Willis. A US Marine Corp veteran of Vietnam from 1969-70. Mark received two masters degrees, one from State University College at Buffalo in education history and...

Apr 15, 2021

Gloria A. “Goya” Fred, 50, of Dunkirk. passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Buffalo General Hospital, after battling a lengthy illness. She was born July 6, 1970, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Miguel F. Morales and Isabel Agosto Fred. Gloria graduated from Dunkirk High School, and a past employee of Cliffstar Corp for 11 years as an operator, and four...

Apr 14, 2021

Joan Blanche Grupa, 86, passed away at Brooks Memorial Hospital on April 14, 2021, following an extended illness. Joan was born June 2, 1934, in Dunkirk, NY, to the late Chester and Julia (Przytula) Gaszynski. She was a graduate of Fredonia High School and worked as a bookkeeper for most of her adult life. For the last 38 years of...

Apr 9, 2021

Beverly Reading, 61, of Springville, formerly of Dunkirk, died Friday, April 9, 2021, at home. She was born November 28, 1959, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Dominic and Evelyn (Hahn) Corsoro. Surviving are her companion Martin Atzrott of Springville, daughters Noelle (Dale Miller) Secrest of Florida, Brandy Doucet of Dunkirk, Julie Doucet of Springville, a son James Doucet of...

Apr 9, 2021

Susan M. Gornikiewicz, 67, of Dunkirk, died Friday afternoon, April 9, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 20, 1953, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Norman S. “Ninny” and Elizabeth H. “Betty” (Stranz) Krzyzanowicz. She was a retired 44 year employee of Brooks Memorial Hospital and a life member of Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Parish Church of...

Mar 25, 2021

Nathan M. Kaus went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 25, 2021, after having a heart attack. Nathan had been having issues from his open heart surgery of 3 years ago. He left behind his father Edziu and mother Julie, also two siblings Edziu Jr and Elizabeth, a brother in law Dylan, niece Lilyanna Moon. Also surviving are a...

Mar 24, 2021

Robert L. Pinkowski, 73, of Dunkirk, unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at home. Born November 10, 1947, in Dunkirk, he was the son of the late Leonard F. and Dorothy I. (Banach) Pinkowski. He was a Dunkirk High Graduate Class of 1965, and graduate of Bryant and Straton Business College.Bob was a veteran of the US Army from 1969-72, and...

Mar 23, 2021

Kevin E. (Anxious) Kalfas passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on March 23rd, 2021. Kevin was a member and past trustee at St. Paul Lutheran Church.Kevin worked at the Dunkirk City School District until his retirement in May 2020. Prior to his retirement from the Dunkirk City School District he was employed at Joy’s Auto Center and Triaga’s....