Dunkirk Obituaries

Oct 10, 2020

Oct 9, 2020

Paula L. Orcutt, 66, of Dunkirk, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, following a brief ill-ness at Brooks Memorial Hospital. She was born in Dunkirk, Feb/ 12, 1954, daughter of the late Paul and Marilyn (Helwig) Jaworski. Surviving is her husband, Laurence Orcutt; son, Paul (Julie) Ahrens; grandson Evan; son. Laurence Orcutt; and sister. Kathy Sullivan all of Dunkirk. Arrangements are incomplete...

Oct 7, 2020

Kimberly Sue Wisniewski, 54, of Dunkirk, was taken up into Heaven on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Kim was born Aug. 14, the daughter of James and Carolyn Wisniewski of Dunkirk. Kim was the absolute heart of her entire family.Kim had a joyous essence and she lit up a room with her smile and loving hugs....

Oct 3, 2020

Steven A Miga, 52, of Fredonia, N.Y., passed away Oct. 3, 2020, in his home from a brief illness. Steve was the loving husband of Deborah (Price) Miga for 27 years. He was the son of Jerry and Darlene Miga, and the brother of Thomas Miga. Steve was born in Dunkirk, a graduate of Dunkirk High School and finished college...

Sep 13, 2020

Robert (Bob) W. Torrance Jr., 62, of Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, at home. Bob was born Dec. 11, 1957, in Westfield, N.Y. He is the son of Beverly (Stout) Torrance and the late Robert W. Torrance Sr, who died May 30, 2017. Bob was a graduate of Dunkirk High School Class of 1976. He was veteran...

Sep 6, 2020

Norman J. Klajbor died peacefully at home on Sunday, Sep. 6, 2020 in the company of his family. He was born July 31, 1929 in Dunkirk,NY, the son of the late Stanley and Stella (Pawlak) Klajbor. Norm was a US Army Veteran having proudly served his country in the Korean War. He retired as a Letter Press Production Manager from...

Sep 4, 2020

Allen C. Greenough, 76, of Forestville, died, Friday September 4, 2020 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, following a brief illness. Born June 2, 1944 in Buffalo, son of the late Francis and Juva (Stearns) Greenough. Allen was a welder at CSX Railroad, formerly Conrail; he retired in 2008. Al’s favorite activities were watching his sons coach football and particularly watching...

Aug 29, 2020

William R. Douglas, 82, of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly, Saturday evening Aug. 29, 2020, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, Pa. He was born in Dunkirk, June 5, 1938, son of the late Claytonand Casi (Jankowski) Douglas. Bill retired from Dunkirk Radiator in 2000 after many years of service.He enjoyed playing and watching sports, was an avid fanof the Buffalo Bills,...

Aug 28, 2020

Roberta Ann Corcoran-Andrasik, 66, passed away Aug. 28, 2020, due to complications from a long and valiant battle with lymphoma. Roberta, known as Bobbie to family and friends, and Mrs. Corcoran or “Corc” to her students, was born Aug. 16, 1954, to Edward John and Roberta Helen Bartlett Corcoran, and was raised in Allegany County, primarily Wellsville, N.Y. The second oldest of...

Aug 25, 2020

Gerald D. Motto, 80, of 5099 West Lake Road, Dunkirk, passed away on Aug. 25, 2020, surrounded by family in the home that he built.  Known by family as “Mike,” he was born Jan. 2, 1940, in Sheridan, N.Y., the youngest of 16 children born to the late George S. and Alvina C. (Eckert) Motto. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Jerry graduated...

Aug 12, 2020

Harley D. Smith, 41, of Fredonia, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020. He was born in Dunkirk, May 31, 1979, son of Leonard Smith and Natalie Allen. Surviving in addition to his parents are two daughters and a son; brother to Laura and Austin Allen; maternal grandmother Carol Aitken; aunts: Niki Alling, Catherine Farnham and Barbara Gail Fulmer; uncles: Harry, Willie...

Aug 12, 2020

Rose A. Gawronski, 97, of Dunkirk, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab.She was born Aug. 10, 1923, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Albert and. Catherine (Pietras) Dudek. A graduate of St. Hyacinth’s School and Dunkirk High School. Rose was a retired employee of the former Van Raalte Corporation in Dunkirk, where she was an instructor...

Jul 24, 2020

George Richard Damico, 73, of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020, surrounded by the love of his daughter and caretaker, Lynn, son, Jimmy, and family friend, John O’Keefe. George was born on Nov. 18, 1946, and was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (Kubera) Damico; son of the late Louis Damico and Francis (Catalano) Damico; loving...

Jul 23, 2020

Barbara E. Sommer of Sheridan, died, Thursday evening, July 23, 2020. She was born March 5, 1932, daughter of the late Clarence and Barbara (Ludes) Braun. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church, the parish Ladies Guild, and past member of the former St. John Bosco Roman Catholic Church, where she had volunteered and was...

Jul 16, 2020

David J. “Gizy” Gizowski, 62, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, July 16, 2020, following a long term illness. He was born in Dunkirk, May 8, 1958, son of the late Emil and Dorothy (Levan-doski) Gizowski. David was a graduate of Forestville High School in 1977.He was a retired employee of Chautauqua County DPW and past manager of the former...

Jul 7, 2020

Joan passed away July 7, 2020, after a short illness at Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pa. She was 78 years old. She was a beloved daughter born to the late Walter and Julia Kulpa Raczka on March 30, 1942. After graduating from Dunkirk High School in 1960, she worked at Hamot Hospital where she also drew and painted murals of...

Jul 2, 2020

Nancy A. Rozen, 72 of Dunkirk, passed away on July 2 at Brooks Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. After graduating from Cardinal Mindszenty High School in 1965, she worked as an insurance agent for over 30 years until she retired from Mayville Tremaine. She loved to travel, exercise with her friends at the Senior Center, and above all else,...

Jun 27, 2020

Casimir Kuziora, 97, was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on June 27, 2020. He was born in Garfield, N.J., on Jan. 13, 1923, to immigrant parents Martin and Aniela Kuziora and moved to Dunkirk, N.Y., in April of that year where he became a life-long resident. Cas proudly served his country in World War II in the US...

Jun 27, 2020

John J. Pazderski Sr., 64 of Fredonia, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2020. He was born July 12, 1955, in Dunkirk, to the late Edmund and Lillian (Majka) Pazderski. A lifetime resident of Dunkirk and Fredonia, John graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1973. John then enlisted in the U.S. Army serving his country from 1973-1976, where he was...

Jun 25, 2020

Esther M. Stevens, 88, of Sheridan, passed away on June 25, 2020, after a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 7, 1932, in Sheridan, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel (Smith) Levandoski. A lifetime area resident of Sheridan, Esther once was employed by the former Van Roalt Inc, Brooks Hospital, and was the housekeeper for the St. John...