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David Reading
Feb 25, 2022
David J. “Dickie” Reading, 72, of Dunkirk, passed away. on Friday, Feb. 25, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Dickie was a life-long resident of Dunkirk who enjoyed hunting and stopping by local ball fields to watch a game or two. His faith was strong as he was an active member of St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. One of...
Carol S. Bekeleski
Feb 24, 2022
Carol S. Bekeleski, 85, of Dunkirk, died, Feb. 24, 2022, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, with her loving care giver and niece, Debra Messere at her side. She was born in Dunkirk May 16, 1936, daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Hayes) McQuiggan. Carol owned and operated with her late husband, Becky’s Deli in Dunkirk, for a number of years....
Dolores A. Szukala
Feb 22, 2022
Dolores Ann “SIS” Szukala, 74, of Dunkirk, past away Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the home with her daughters at her side. She was born Jan. 16, 1948, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Elmer and Isabelle (Gorczynski) Graves. A retired real estate agent having worked for Midtown Reality for many years. Dolores was a past member at the Dom...
Jamie J. Paupenbroke
Feb 20, 2022
Jamie J. Pupenbroke, 64, of Fredonia passed away on Feb. 20, 2022, at Millard Fillmore Hospital. He was born in Dunkirk, Oct. 7, 1957, the son of the late Fred and Virginia (Krystofiak) Pupenbroke. A lifelong area resident, Jamie graduated with the DHS class of 1975. He was in construction work with Labor Local 210 until he was injured in...
Thomas J. Dascenzo
Feb 15, 2022
Thomas J. Dascenzo Sr., of Dunkirk, N.Y., reached the end of his wonderful life on Aug. 5, 2021, at the age of 85. Thomas was born on February 18, 1936, to Lynn and Josephine Dascenzo in Sheridan, N.Y. Thomas joined the U.s Marine Corps in 1954-57, serving in the Korean War. Once his service was completed, he married his wife,...
Michael R Mawhir
Feb 11, 2022
Michael R. Mawhir, 76, passed away Friday (Feb.11) peacefully at home with his daughter by his side. Michael a lifelong resident of Dunkirk, was born December 4, 1945, to the late Richard R. and Helen G. (Mullaney) Mawhir. He was a graduate of Dunkirk High School. He entered the U.S. Navy right out of high school and served in the...
Daniel S Somerfeldt
Feb 3, 2022
Daniel S. Somerfeldt “Doc” of Silver Creek, NY, died on February 3, 2022, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born May 8, 1926, in Dunkirk, NY, the son of Stanley and Rose (Kuczenski) Somerfeldt. He graduated from Dunkirk Highschool and served in the US Navy during World War II, in Pacific Theater. Upon his return he worked at Hoffman’s...
Virginia Gill
Jan 24, 2022
Virginia Gill, 82, of Dunkirk, died Jan. 24, 2022, at Erie County Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1939, in Penulas, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Alsisclo Serrano Santana and Emilia Quinones Correa. A retired employee of the former Red Wing in Fredonia. Virginia was a devoted member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church, Sacred Heart...
Christine Marie Brigham
Jan 21, 2022
Christine Marie Brigham, 64, of Dunkirk, N.Y., passed away on Jan. 20, 2022, at Newfane Nursing Home after a sudden onset but lengthy illness. She was born on July 27, 1957, to Robert H. Brigham and Joan (Meyer) Brigham. Christine attended school at Ripley Central School, graduating with the class of 1976. She served briefly in the U.S. Navy and...
Joseph J. Nevlock
Jan 18, 2022
Joseph J. Nevlock, 61, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly at his home on January 18th 2022. Born in Dunkirk, to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Maurer) Nevlock. Joe was a resident of Dunkirk all of his life ,working various jobs through his life, his last job being at Cliffstar Corporation. Joe was a parishioner of Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church...
Jacqueline A. Brown
Jan 18, 2022
Jacqueline A. Brown, 60, of Dunkirk, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab. Born in Dunkirk daughter of the late John "Jack" and Barbara (Krzyzanowski) Brown. Jackie was a member of Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church of St. Hyacinth. A joy to be with, Jackie loved to play cards, and listen to and dance to her polish...
John M Pchelka
Jan 17, 2022
John M. Pchelka, 75 of Fredonia, passed away Jan. 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife and friend of over 50 years, Dale A. Pchelka, 76, also from Fredonia. Mrs Pchelka passed away unexpectedly Nov. 5, 2021. Mr. and Mrs. Pchelka are survived by two sons: Chad J. Pchelka of Fredonia, and Bret L, Pchelka of Wilson,...
Lorraine Piazza
Jan 17, 2022
Lorraine M. “Lori” Piazza, 60, of lakewood, passed away Monday, Jan, 17, 2022, from a brief illness. Born in Dunkirk, Feb. 8, 1961, daughter of the late Robert W. and Rita M. (Frasher) Cole Sr. Lori had worked at the former Chautauqua County Home and WalMart. A kind person, with a big heart, she would always try and help others...
Eleanore Szwejbka
Jan 16, 2022
Eleanore Szwejbka, 94, of Dunkirk, died, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born March 22, 1927, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late John and Constance (Wesolowski) Mroczka. She was a devoted homemaker. Member of Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church of St. Hyacinth. Surviving are sons: Don (Mary Kay) Szwejbka of Fredonia, and David (Roberta) Szwejbka...
Steven Laurie
Jan 16, 2022
Steven P. Lawrie, 64, of Dunkirk, N.Y., went home to be with the Lord, with his loving family by his side, on January 16, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Steven was born on August 28, 1957, in Dunkirk N.Y., the son of the late Robert and Marjorie Lawrie. He served in the United States Navy from 1976 - 1980. He...
Jose A. Rosario
Jan 10, 2022
Jose ”Joe” A. Rosario, 47, of Dunkirk, N.Y., passed away at home on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. He was born on March 11, 1974, in Dunkirk, N.Y., to Mary L. Edwards and Jose A. Rosario. Joe attended Dunkirk Public Schools and had worked at Wells (formerly Dunkirk Ice Cream) for the past 20+ years. He enjoyed skate boarding, snowboarding, his...
Richard F. Waclawski
Jan 9, 2022
Richard F. Waclawski, 72, of Dunkirk, died Sunday, Jan, 9, 2022, at the Buffalo VA Hospital. Born Sept. 19, 1949, in Dunkirk, son of Esther (Dolski) Krupinski and the late Ernest Waclawski. A graduate of Dunkirk schools and a U.S. Army veteran from 1968-71, served in Germany and received the National Defense Service Medal and Sharpshooter Medal. At one time...
Edward J Urbanik
Jan 6, 2022
Edward J. Urbanik, 99, of Dunkirk, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at home. Born October 28, 1922, in Dunkirk, son of the late John and Anna (Kupiec) Urbanik. Ed graduated from Dunkirk schools, Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, Jamestown Community College and the University of Buffalo. He completed radio tech training for the U.S .Army also at the University of Buffalo....
William Larson
Dec 23, 2021
William ”Bill” Larson Jr., 93, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully in his room at St. Columban’s on the Lake on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. He was born May 16, 1928, in South Buffalo. Son of the late William and Agnes (Zuchowski) Larson. Bill was a veteran of the US Marine Corps serving in World War II in the Aleutian Islands...
Joel P. Cybart
Dec 21, 2021
Joel Cybart “JoJo,” 58, of Fredonia, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Joel was born in Dunkirk and was a lifelong Dunkirk/Fredonia resident.Joel graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1981 .He apprenticed as a machinist with his father for several years before joining Renold Inc. in Westfield. One of his passions was tracking wounded deer with his...
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