Obituaries

Dunkirk Obituaries

Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York

Paul B. "Jake" Jakiela

Paul B. "Jake" Jakiela

Jun 24, 2014

Paul B. "Jake" Jakiela, 65, of Fredonia, NY, entered into spirit June 24, 2014, in his home surrounded by his family, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born Oct. 24, 1948, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Bernard Jakiela and Ida (Tolkacz) Jakiela. A member of the Moniuszko Social Club, Inc., First Ward Falcon Club,...

Louis Rizzo, Jr.

Louis Rizzo, Jr.

May 28, 2014

Louis Rizzo, Jr., 63, of Fredonia, New York passed away on May 28, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Louis was born on December 23, 1950 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, New York son of the late Louis and Josephine (Manzella) Rizzo. Louis was proud to have served as a CPL in the United Stats Marine Corps. from 1970-1975. He...

Michael D. Mirek, Sr.

Michael D. Mirek, Sr.

Oct 30, 1959

 

Mike “Hedge” Mirek, 63, of Dunkirk NY passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2022.

Hedge is predeceased in death by his beloved parents; Raymond and Dolores (Krzakala) Mirek. .

Prior to retirement, he was employed by both the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Transportation.

Hedge was a member of many local social clubs and...

Dorothy M. Pleszewski

Dorothy M. Pleszewski

Nov 5, 1935

Dorothy M. Pleszewski, 80, of Dunkirk, died Saturday morning, January 9, 2016, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born November 5, 1935 in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Fredrick and Irene (Besse) Wachter. A past employee of the former Van Raalte Corporation in Dunkirk, Dorothy was a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed babysitting children of relatives and friends. She also...