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Joseph Binko
Apr 15, 2024
Joseph Binko of Fredonia, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2024unexpectedly, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.Born January 7,1933 in Stockton, son of the late Stanley andAgnes (Nalepa) Binko.Joseph was a Veteran of US Army.A retired employee of Al Tech Steel in Dunkirk as a welder.Joseph was a long-time member of the Blessed Mary AngelaChurch of St. Hyacinth, Kosciuszko club, Moniuszko, First WardFalcons,...
Sonia Martinez
Apr 3, 2024
Sonia Martinez, age 75, a long-time resident of Dunkirk, NY, passed away peacefully on April 3,2024, in Dunkirk, NY with her loving family at her side.Born on May 14, 1948, to the late Alejandro Lopez and Rufina Rosado, Sonia was a loving anddevoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of many withher kindness and grace.Sonia was married...
Rita H. Szot
Mar 12, 2024
Rita H. Szot, 95, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Dunkirk Rehab and Nursing. Born on June 12, 1928 in Dunkirk to the late Edmund and Belle (Bernard) Wlodarek.Rita worked at S.S. Kresge for many years, becoming a familiar face in the community and earning the respect of all who knew her. Beyond her career, Rita's true...
Gerald R. Kozlowski
Mar 11, 2024
Gerald R. Kozlowski, 87, of Dunkirk passed away Monday evening, March 11, 2024 with his family by his side. Born on July 21, 1936 in Dunkirk to the late Louis and Helen (Olszowa) Kozlowski. Gerald graduated from Cardinal Mindszenty High School in 1954 before bravely serving in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. During his service, he achieved...
Ethel Case Caldwell
Mar 3, 2024
Ethel Case Caldwell, 72 passed away unexpectedly at home, on March 3,2024 in Spring Hill Florida. Born in Kittery Maine on January 26,1952 to the late Richard C.Case of Dunkirk, NY. Ethel was known to many as “Casey”, she had a passion for roller skating when she was younger and an avid pool player with several trophies for both. She loved to knit and crochet and...
Frank J. Levandoski Jr.
Mar 2, 2024
Frank J. Levandoski Jr., 82, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday evening,March 2, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital with his loving family at his side.He was born December 18, 1941, in Dunkirk, son of the late Frank J. and Victoria M. (Balzer) Levandoski Sr.Frank started his career working at Westfield Police Department in 1963 and transferred to Dunkirk Police Department in 1967, he was...
Edna Irene Cope
Feb 27, 2024
Edna Irene Cope, age 93, of Fredonia, died peacefully February 27, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Born October 15, 1930 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late George Sliker and Rosetta (Fry) Sliker. After high school, she married Walter Cope, November 20, 1948.They moved to the Fredonia/Dunkirk area in 1953 where they started their business Cope...
Peter P. Komada Jr.
Feb 23, 2024
Peter Komada Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville, NY. He was 84 years old.Born and raised in Dunkirk, NY. A graduate of Cardinal Mindszenty High School,Bryant and Stratton College, N.C.C., and Buffalo State College with a B.S. degree inI.T. Additionally, he was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam. Peter workedoverseas...
Inge Iliohan
Feb 4, 2024
Inge Iliohan, 79 of Silver Creek NY, passed away Sunday, late afternoon, February 4, 2024 at Erie Country Medical Center with her loving family at her side. She was born on August 12, 1944 in Hengelo, Netherlands to Theo van der Kaaij and Nel van der Kaaij Regeling. As a co-founder of Flexovit USA and Director of Administration, Inge was...
Susan J. Schrantz
Feb 3, 2024
Susan J, Schrantz 68 of Dunkirk, NY passed away unexpectedly onSaturday morning, February 3, 2024 at her home.She was born in Dunkirk, NY on August 5, 1955.The daughter of the late Lawrence and Barbara (Soper) Schrantz.Susan was a 1973 graduate of Fredonia High School, she workedin retail for 45 years. Throughout her career she worked at Twin Fair,Hills, Zayres, Ames,...
Elizabeth J. Korzeniewski
Jan 20, 2024
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Korzeniewski, 95, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab with her Loving Family at her side. She was born January 9, 1929, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late John and Joanna (Jozwiak) (Rozumalski) Meyers. A retired employee of SUNY at Fredonia, and had also worked in the past at JC...
Ruben D. Gonzalez
Jan 10, 2024
Ruben D. Gonzalez, 81, of Dunkirk passed away Wednesday evening Jan. 10, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side He was born on June 4, 1942, in Guatemala, to Jose Gonzalez and Rita (Avila) Gonzalez.
Ruben began his professional journey by earning a degree as an Accountant in Guatemala. With a solid educational foundation,...
Carmen I. Vazquez
Jan 10, 2024
Carmen I. Vazquez, 81, of Dunkirk passed away Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 10 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Born on March 3, 1942, in Guayama, Puerto Rico. Daughter of the late Carmelo Figueroa Sr. and Angela (Espada) Figueroa.
Carmen's warm and loving personality was a blessing to many. She had a heart that overflowed...
Carmen M. Castro
Jan 1, 2024
Carmen M. Castro, 84, of Dunkirk, Passed away Monday January 1, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Carmen moved to Dunkirk from Puerto Rico in 2010 to be closer to her children. Mother of Carmen M. Galindez, Angelina Galindez, Wigberto Galindez, & Angel M Galindez. Proceeded in death by her loving Grandson Josue A. Class....
David E. Burlingame Sr.
Dec 30, 2023
David E Burlingame Sr, passed peacefully at home, Saturday,
Dec 30, 2023.
Born to William and Blanche (Duncan) Burlingame on Sept
18, 1942.
Life long resident of Dunkirk NY.
He is survived by his sister Linda Rae Perry, sons David E
(Amy) Burlingame Jr, Kevin Burlingame, Eric (JoieLyn) Burlingame,
Ex-wife Linda Burlingame, estranged daughter in law/caregiver
Candy Sears. Grandchildren...
Gerald J. Dziduch
Dec 29, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Dziduch, 67, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023,
surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Dunkirk on October 15, 1956, to the late Andy and Diane
Dziduch.
A beloved son and brother, Jerry was raised alongside six siblings where
he learned the importance of family, faith and hard work.
...
Karlene A. Taylor
Dec 28, 2023
Karlene A. Taylor, 86, passed away, Thursday morning, December
28, 2023 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Monroe, WI, December 31, 1936, daughter of the late
Herbert and Margaret (Sery) Frey.
Karlene was a LPN at Brooks Memorial Hospital for 25 years.
A person with a big heart, Karlene would help anyone in need
and always...
Ruby S. Lampert
Dec 13, 2023
Born in Dunkirk, February 18, 1933, to late Stephen and Elizabeth (Kolasa) Szalkowski.
Ruby retired from Tops Supermarkets after thirty years of service and had
previously worked at Van Raalte in Dunkirk.
She enjoyed gala days at the Dunkirk Senior center and playing cards with her family.
Ruby was a member of Blessed Mary Angela Parish - St. Hedwig's R.C....
Roger J. Lombardo
Dec 9, 2023
Roger J. Lombardo, 66, of Fredonia, passed away Saturday
evening, December 9, 2023 at the home of his sister surrounded by
family and friends following a brief battle with cancer.
Born in Dunkirk on December 31, 1956 to the late Joseph J.
and Cecilia (Deszcz)
Lombardo.
Growing up Roger attended St. Mary's School, graduated from
Dunkirk High School and...
Ralph S. Moch
Dec 7, 2023
Ralph S. Moch, 94, of Fredonia, passed away Thursday
December 7, 2023.
Born in Buffalo, January 13, 1929, son of the late
Stanley F. and Lucy (Pauszek) Moch.
He attended St. Hyacinth's School, Dunkirk High School
as well as SUNY Fredonia Business Courses.
Ralph was inducted into the US Army on January 8, 1951.
During the Korean War, he...
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