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Patricia A. Sweet
Jan 16, 2019
Patricia A. (Schell) Sweet “GG” passed away at her home on Wednesday evening January 16th surrounded by her loving family and cats. She was 87 years old.Patricia was born on July 13, 1931 in Jamestown, NY; daughter of the late Clifford and Veda Schell. Patricia was raised in Fredonia and Graduated from Fredonia High School in 1949. Patricia married the love of...
Adele Anzalone
Jan 12, 2019
Adele Anzalone, 93, of Buffalo, died Saturday evening, January 12, 2019, at the Weinburg Campus Garden Greenhouse in Getzville. She was born in Dunkirk, February, 24, 1925, daughter of the late John and Anna (Kupiec) Urbanik. Adele was retired from J.C. Penny’s in Amherst. Her memberships include St. Joseph’s R.C. Church in Buffalo. Surviving is her son Michael (June) Anzalone...
Jane A. Pieszak
Jan 6, 2019
Jane A. Pieszak, 89 of Dunkirk died Sunday January 6, 2019 at Elderwood in Amherst. Born in Dunkirk, June 30, 1929, daughter of the late John and Martha (Mroczka) Jaguszewski. A graduate of Sisters School of Nursing and a retired employee of Brooks Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse after over 40 years of dedicated service. Jane enjoyed time spent...
Joseph Guziec
Jan 6, 2019
Joseph “Joe” Guziec, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at the age of 82. He was born in Dunkirk February 26, 1936, son of the late Michael and Mary (Moraniec) Guziec. A longtime resident of Dunkirk, NY, Joe graduated from Cardinal Mindzenty High School in 1954. He subsequently enlisted in the United States Navy and served until he was honorably discharged....
James O. Kachermeyer
Jan 5, 2019
James O. Kachermeyer, 75, of Fredonia, died Saturday January 5, 2019, at UPMC in Erie. He was born in Dunkirk, son of the late Robert and Minerva (Dorler) Kachermeyer. Jim is survived by 9 children, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded by parents, wife Betty (Wells) Kachermeyer and 2 sisters. Private services were held at the...
Kenneth E. Boner
Jan 3, 2019
Kenneth E. Boner, 82, of Dunkirk, died Thursday evening, January 3, 2019, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November15, 1936, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, son of the late Joseph and Hazel (Simon) Boner. A veteran of the US Air Force from 1956-60, and he also received the Good Conduct Medal. Following his honorable discharge from the Air...
Milton Kleckley
Jan 1, 2019
Milton Kleckley, 54, of Fredonia, died January 1, 2019, at Buffalo general Hospital. Funeral services will be held in Americas, Georgia thru West Mortuary.
Jonathan M. Christopher
Dec 31, 2018
Jonathan M. Christopher, “Johnny Blaze,” 39, of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly, December 31, 2018, at home. He was born August 4, 1979, in Dunkirk, son of Nicholas H. And Crystal (Bane) Christopher Jr. of Dunkirk. A graduate of Dunkirk High School and attended college and BOCES. Jon was a certified public and private security specialist, and also worked as a home improvement specialist....
Thomas J. Mroczka
Dec 29, 2018
Thomas J. Mroczka, 76, of Fredonia, died Saturday evening, December 29, 2018, at Buffalo General Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born in Dunkirk, April, 29, 1942, son of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Kokocinski) Mroczka. A retired employee of the City of Dunkirk, where he worked as the Payroll Clerk for over 30 years. Tom enjoyed woodworking, traveling,...
Dorothy R. Nalepa
Dec 6, 2018
Nalepa, Dorothy R., dear mother of seven daughters: Susan A. Nalepa of Cleveland, OH, Kathy J. Rymanowski of Voorheesville, NY, MaryLou (Timothy) Dykas, Paulette J. Morein, Karen R. (Joseph) Porpiglia, all of Dunkirk, NY, Ellen M. (Peter) Sumby of Old Saybrook, CT, and Andrea J. Nalepa, of Fredonia, NY. Dorothy was blessed with eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, also survived...
Janet M. Jankowski
Nov 27, 2018
Janet Marie Jankowski, 52, of Springville, formerly of Dunkirk, died Thursday morning, November 29, 2018, at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital following a brief illness. She was born November 27, 1966, in Dunkirk, daughter of James R. (Janice) Jankowski Sr. and the late Barbara (Wellons) Jankowski who died in 1974. An employee of NYSERDA in West Valley, NY, and had previously...
Janet M. Jankowski
Nov 27, 2018
Janet Marie Jankowski, 52, of Springville, formerly of Dunkirk, died Thursday morning, November 29, 2018, at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital following a brief illness. She was born November 27, 1966, in Dunkirk, daughter of James R. (Janice) Jankowski Sr. and the late Barbara (Wellons) Jankowski who died in 1974. An employee of NYSERDA in West Valley, NY, and had previously...
Virgina Pasierb
Nov 26, 2018
Virginia Pasierb, 92, of Sheridan, died, Monday morning, November 26,2018, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk. She was born July 8, 1926, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Vincent and Clara (Rybicki) Abramowicz. A retied employee of The Fredonia Central Schools, Virginia had also helped waitress at the Kosciuszko Club and also worked with her daughter at...
Phyllis J. Kosciuszko
Nov 19, 2018
Phyllis J. Kosciuszko, 84, of Dunkirk, died at Brooks Memorial Hospital. She was born in Dunkirk, June 19, 1934, daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Banach) Jopek. A graduate of Dunkirk High School. Phyllis retired from CARTS in Dunkirk and previously worked at ATT as an operator, Secretary forFredonia Telephone, Executive Secretary at Fredonia Seed, Nurses Aide at St....
Elizabeth A. Tarnowski
Nov 18, 2018
Elizabeth “Betty” Tarnowski, 86, of Dunkirk, died Sunday November 18, 2018, at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab. She was born August 27, 1932, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Felix and Helen (Grupa) Bialaszewski. A retired employee of the former Kraft Foods in Dunkirk. Betty enjoyed to spend time with her family, her most cherished grandchildren, and to cook, bake and watch the...
Annebelle C. Reilly
Nov 16, 2018
Annabelle C. Reilly, 88, of Dunkirk, died Friday morning, November 16, 2018 suddenly, at home. She was born in Dunkirk, December 11, 1929, daughter of the late Stanley and Belle (Wincenciak) Cycle. A graduate of Buffalo General Hospital School of Nursing, with graduate courses at SUNY Fredonia, DeYouville College. Annabelle retired from Brooks Memorial Hospital after 40 years, she also...
Paul J. Luczkowiak
Nov 13, 2018
Paul J. Luczkowiak, 83, of Dunkirk, died, unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at home. He was born December 26, 1934, in Dunkirk, son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Henderscheid) Luczkowiak. He was a Veteran of the US Army and was stationed in Germany following WWII in 1954 to 1956. He retired from the Carriage House in Fredonia, and previously...
David L. Grabias
Nov 9, 2018
David L. “Grabber” Grabias, 68, of Dunkirk, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie. He was born August 2, 1950, in Dunkirk, son of the late John and Martha (Matecki) Grabias. A graduate of Dunkirk High School and JCC in Jamestown. David was a Veteran of the US Army, and served from 1971-73 and Received the National...
Kenneth L Woolstrum
Nov 7, 2018
Kenneth L. Woolstrum, 77, of Dunkirk, died Wednesday morning, November 7, 2018 at the Heritage Nursing and Rehab in Gerry. He was born in Erie, PA, July 12, 1941, son of the late Sidney and Helen (Montgomery) Woolstrum. A retired employee of VALU Home Center in Fredonia. Among the surviving are 4 children in Pennsylvania and his fiance Elaine Frederickson...
Helen Grande
Oct 31, 2018
Helen Grande, 107, of Dunkirk, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab. Born April 19, 1911, in Yatesboro, PA., daughter of the late Adamao and Rose (Leggi) Farina, Helen was a retired employee of the former Red Wing in Fredonia. Her memberships include Holy Trinity R.C. Church. Surviving are several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great...
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