Dunkirk Obituaries

Jan 2, 2018

Nancy A. Battaglia-Danielson, 63, of Fredonia, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Buffalo-General Hospital, following a sudden illness. She was born in Dunkirk, September 10, 1954, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Jane(Dloniak) Battaglia. A graduate of SUNY at Fredonia with a Bachelors Degree in Social Administration and a Masters Degree from Suny at Buffalo in Business.Nancy was a...

Dec 20, 2017

Grace J. Kugler, 96, of Dunkirk, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017, peacefully at home. She was born in Fredonia, January 11, 1921, daughter of the late Charles and Lucy (Latona) Coniglio. Grace was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed playing the Kentucky Derby, cheering on her favorite football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers and traveling...

Dec 12, 2017

Rexford “Pat” Johnson, 80, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, December 12, 2017. He was born October 7, 1937, in Dunkirk, son of the late Rexford D. and Rosemary (Goggin) Johnson. A graduate of Cardinal Mindzenty High School Class of 1956. Pat was a veteran of the US Navy and served on the USS Mills as...

Dec 7, 2017

Victoria L. Nalepa, 93, of Dunkirk, died Sunday, December 17, 2017, peacefully at the Absolut at Dunkirk. She was born in Dunkirk, December 21, 1923, daughter of the late John and Laura (Ludwiszewski) Doktor. Victoria was a homemaker and past employee of the former Van Raalte Corporation during WW II. Victoria loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, to cook, animals, her...

Nov 17, 2017

Clifford N. “Cliff” Nickerson, 74, of Brocton, unexpectedly, Friday afternoon, November 17, 2017, at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital. He was born in Jamestown, May 16, 1943, son of the late Herschel and Mae (Rice) Nickerson. Cliff started Nickerson Atlantic in Dunkirk in 1965, later moved to Fredonia until settling in Brocton with his own business in 1982 as Nickerson’s Used Cars until...

Nov 9, 2017

Joyce C. Byrd-Puranen, 69, of Dunkirk, former of Kenmore, died Thursday, November 9, 2017, at home. She was born in Buffalo January 30, 1948, daughter of the late Edward and Elvira (Griffiths) Burd. She was a retired employee of Chautauqua County. Surviving is a brother Dennis (Judith) Burd of Kenmore. Preceded by her husband Paavo Puranen and sister Ann Burd.

Nov 7, 2017

Kathleen M. VanWey, 72, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Buffalo General Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on September 14, 1945 to the late Stanley and Helen (Worczak) Zebracki. Kathleen was a 1959 graduate of St. Hedwig’s School and a 1963 graduate of Cardinal Mindszenty High School. She was a lifelong member of St. Hedwig’s...

Nov 3, 2017

Barbara A. Spekczynski, 71, of Dunkirk, died Friday, November 3, 2017 at home in Angola. She was born in Dunkirk, June 20, 1946, daughter of the late Peter and Stella (Matecki) Michalak. A retired employee of the Dollar Store in the D & F Plaza in Dunkirk.Her memberships include Blessed Mary Angela R.C. Parish Church of St. Hyacinth and parish...

Nov 2, 2017

Maurice A. Burgess, 79, of Dunkirk, died Thursday morning, November 2, 2017. He was born in Ripley, NY, August 23, 1938, son of the late James and Margaret (Lanphere) Burgess. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he retired from Clifstar and was an avid hunter. Surviving is his wife, Jean L. (Schafer) Burgess; sons, Frederick (Janice) Burgess of Arkwright, Howard...

Oct 12, 2017

Robert J. Zielinski, 87, of Dunkirk, died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at home, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born November 12, 1929, in Dunkirk, the son of the late John and Francis (Szary) Zielinski. Bob attended Grade School 6, and graduated as president of Dunkirk Senior High in 1948. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and...

Oct 10, 2017

Darren J. Czechowski, 58, of Dunkirk, died Sunday morning, December 10, 2017, at Buffalo General Hospital, following a sudden illness. He was born February 16, 1959, in Buffalo son of Harriett (Colvin) Czechowski of New Jersey. Darren was a retired employee of the former Carriage House in Fredonia and was coowner of the former Casey’s Restaurant on Route 39 in...

Oct 4, 2017

Shirley A. Tilburg, 81, of Fredonia, died Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 4, 2017, at Brooks Memorial Hospital. She was born October 18, 1935, in Fredonia, Daughter of the late Stephen and Antoinette (Krolowski) Przytula.A retired employee of Tops Markets and Harvestview Market and Greenhouses, Shirley had also worked to harvest grapes with her family at Siebert Farms. Her memberships include St....

Sep 26, 2017

David M. Burgess, age 63, of Brocton, NY, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital following a brief illness. As per David’s wishes, all funeral services will be private.

Sep 9, 2017

Beverly J. Ludwiszewski, 76, of Dunkirk, died Saturday morning, September 9, 2017, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born July 29, 1941, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy (Morrison) Bremer. Beverly enjoyed word puzzles and was an animal lover. She attended Blessed Mary Parish Church of St. Hedwig and was a member of...

Sep 6, 2017

Arthur F. Kubasik, 88, of Dunkirk, died Wednesday evening Sept. 6, 2017 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk following a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1929 in Dunkirk, the son of the late Frank and Cecelia (Banach) Kubasik. Arthur was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the Second Infantry Division. He was formerly employed at...

Aug 25, 2017

Klaus Maxtyn Ortolano, infant son to Veronica Erick and William Ortolano was born peacefully asleep on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk. He was perfect in every aspect and anyone that had the pleasure of visiting him instantly fell in love. He will be greatly missed by all, especially his mommy, daddy, and big brother.Besides his...

Aug 15, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Maria I. Gonzalez announces her passing, after a brief illness, on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in the Buffalo General Hospital, surrounded by her family and longtime partner, Aureliano Rios (Andy). Maria, who was 64 years old at the time of passing, was born on June 11, 1953 in Ponce, P.R. and...

Aug 11, 2017

Edward A. Fabritius, 63, of Fredonia, formerly of Sheridan, passed away at Brooks Memorial Hospital on Friday, August 11, 2017, after a courageous battle with Cancer. He was born on February 23, 1954. Eddie retired from SUNY Fredonia in 2011 as head grounds supervisor. He attended Silver Creek School. He loved the outdoors and in his earlier years worked for...

Aug 8, 2017

Aug 8, 2017

Theodore G. Cridland, 83, of Dunkirk, died Friday morning, September 8, 2017, at home following a short illness. He was born August 17, 1934, in Camp Crook, South Dakota, son of the late Robert G. And Ava V. (Brewer) Cridland.Theodore was a Veteran of the US Navy from 1951-55 and received the United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and...