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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...
Kevin M. Grupa
Nov 25, 2023
Kevin M. Grupa, 68, of Dunkirk, passed away, Friday November
25, 2023, at home Unexpectedly.
Born in Dunkirk June 20, 1955, son of the late Michael D. and
Joan B. (Gaszynski) Grupa.
A graduate of Dunkirk High School class of 1973 and furthered
his education at SUNY Fredonia and continued on to receive
a bachelors from Columbia University in...
Evelyn E. Dloniak
Nov 20, 2023
Evelyn (Trask) Dloniak, 88 of Dunkirk, passed away Monday,
November 20, 2023 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab,
following a short battle with cancer.
She was born in Silver Creek, March 25, 1936.
Surviving are her life companion Jules Richer, daughter
Jacqueline Dloniak (Kucmierz) of Dunkirk, grandchildren
Jeremiah, Lindsy, Casey and Aleah, Several nieces and nephews
also survive....
Betty J. Foster
Nov 15, 2023
Betty Jean Foster, 82, of Brocton, passed away Wednesday,
November 15, 2023 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her family
at her side.
Born in Dunkirk, July 9, 1941, daughter of the late Martin and
Alice (Podchasky) Apple.
A retired employee of the former Red Wing/Carriage House
in Fredonia.
Surviving are her sons Robert (Marion) Foster of NJ, Michael
Foster...
Kimberly A. Tolbert
Nov 14, 2023
Kimberly A. Tolbert, 46, passed away Tuesday November
14, 2023 in Olean, NY.
Daughter of Frederick and Gwendolyn (Rasmus) Tolbert
of Dunkirk.
Beloved mother of Domenick Baez, sister of Brian Rasmus,
an aunt Darlene Rowe and uncle Edward Rasmus and
several nieces, nephews and cousins survive.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the
R. Mackowiak Funeral Home...
Edward F. Schultz Jr.
Nov 14, 2023
Edward F. Schultz Jr, 74, of Dunkirk, passed away, Tuesday,
November 14, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo.
Born January 5, 1949 in Dunkirk son of the late Edward F.
and Mary (Mucha) Schultz Sr.
A veteran of the US Army from 1970-72.
Ed retired from General Electric in Erie, PA.
His memberships include Blessed Mary Angela Parish,
The...
Lester C. Fuller
Nov 5, 2023
Lester C. Fuller passed away on Sunday morning, November 5, 2023, in Port Orange, Florida. Lester was born on July 26, 1934, to Russell and Dorothy Fuller in Rochester, New York. He lived most of his life in Dunkirk, New York. and served in the US Army in the Korean War. He married Frances Henderson in 1956. Lester retired from Ralston Purina where he worked as Personnel Manager...
Richard J. Eckstrom
Oct 27, 2023
Richard John Eckstrom, 60, of Dunkirk died with his family at his side on Friday, October 27th, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital following a brief illness. Richard, son of Rita (Kauphusman) Eckstrom and the late Howard Eckstrom was born in Dunkirk on December 9th, 1962.
He will be remembered for the love and devotion that he shared as...
Phyllis M. Fellinger
Oct 15, 2023
Phyllis M. Fellinger, 97, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday,
October 15, 2023, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rebab
Center.
Born February 6, 1926, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late
Francis and Belle (Wencek) Burlett.
A graduate of Dunkirk High School Class of 1943, and
and retired from the Chautauqua County Home in Dunkirk.
Her memberships include St. Elizabeth Ann...
James C. Jaffray
Oct 11, 2023
James "Jim" C. Jaffray, 52, of Dunkirk, died suddenly on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Born March 17, 1971, he was the son of Charmaine Jaffray and the late Richard Jaffray who died February 13, 2018.
Jim graduated from Dunkirk Senior High School and resided in Dunkirk his whole life. He worked at Carriage House in Fredonia for over 20...
Genevieve J. Naruszewicz
Sep 4, 2023
Genevieve J. Naruszewicz, 97, of Dunkirk, passed away
Monday, September 4, 2023, at Brooks Memorial Hospital after a short
illness.
Born in Dunkirk, August 11, 1926, daughter of the late Joseph
and Sophia (Pilenski) Naruszewicz.
A graduate of Dunkirk High School and Jamestown General Hospital
School of Nursing. Jenny worked at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA,
until she...
Marcia Mae Nickerson
Aug 18, 2023
Marcia M. Nickerson, 79, of Brocton, passed away
Friday afternoon, August 18, 2023 at home.
She was born February 10, 1944, in Washington,
D.C., daughter of the late Michael and Theresa
(Kaleta) Miga.
Marcia had been co-owner with her late husband
of Nickerson's Used Cars in Brocton.
A beautiful soul with a big heart that was devoted
to her...
Ronald Joseph Krystofiak
Aug 14, 2023
Ronald Joseph "Rapper" Krystofiak, 52, of Coatesville, PA, passed
away unexpectedly Monday, August 14, 2023, following a long illness.
He was born in Dunkirk, November 15, 1970, son of Ronald James
Krystofiak and the late V. Maureen (LaCapra) Krystofiak.
Ronald attended the former St. Hyacinth's School along with Dunkirk
Senior High School. He was a former parishioner of Blessed...
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