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Dunkirk Obituaries

Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York

Thomas J. Rathman

Thomas J. Rathman

Dec 19, 2021

Thomas J. Rathman, 72, oF Dunkirk, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 at home. He was the son of the late Milton and Dorothy Rathman (nee Grant).Tom served in the U.S. Navy for 11 years. Tom was survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandy Rathman; as well as sons: Brian (Jenn) Rathman and Matthew (Melanie) Rathman; daughters: Jocelyn (Michelle) Gard...

Carol L Mastrelli-Fabritius

Carol L Mastrelli-Fabritius

Dec 15, 2021

Carol L. Mastrelli-Fabritius, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother, passed peacefully December 15, 2021, at the age of 66.     Carol was born on October 17, 1955, to late Steve andCarmen Mastrelli of Dunkirk.A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Carol attended DunkirkHigh School and settled down in the area.She recently retired from Great Lakes Physicians Practice.     Her love for her family and...

Gary P Kaus

Gary P Kaus

Dec 13, 2021

Gary P. Kaus, 63, of Cassadaga, passed away Dec. 12, 202,1in his home. Gary was born April 5, 1958, in Dunkirk, to the late Frank and Genevieve (Kaleta) Kaus. Gary was a correctional officer for 25 years, and has been retired for the past seven years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, excellent handyman, and a farming hobbyist. Those who...

Kim L Fuller

Kim L Fuller

Dec 11, 2021

Kim M. Fuller, 64, of Fredonia, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, unexpectedly at home. Born April 1, 1957, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Spencer and June (Bernstein) Fuller A graduate of Fredonia State University. Kim was a employee of Kinko’s that is now FedEx, where she retired while working in Plano, Texas. She enjoyed her K-9 companions, her current is...

Robert W Lawrie

Robert W Lawrie

Dec 11, 2021

Robert W. Lawrie, 87, of Dunkirk, died, Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born in Dunkirk, June 2, 1934, son of the late James and Florence (McCallister) Lawrie. A veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1951-54 aboard the USS Tonawanda and received the National Defense Medal. Bob retired from Al Tech Specialty Steel in Dunkirk, as a crane...

Bonny L Noni

Bonny L Noni

Dec 9, 2021

Bonny Lee Noni, 70, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. Born Aug, 24, 1951, Bonny was the daughter of the late Robert and Betty (Trank) Boner. Raised in Fredonia N.Y., Bonny graduated from Fredonia High School in 1969. Bonny spent most of her career working at Niagara Mohawk/NRG nd later retired...

Virginia M. Gullo

Virginia M. Gullo

Dec 4, 2021

Virginia M. Gullo, 90, a resident of Absolute of Westfield, formerly of West 5th St in Dunkirk and Lincoln Arms of Dunkirk passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at the Absolut of Westfield with her family by her side. Virginia was born in Dunkirk, N.Y., on June 29, 1931, the daughter of the late Joseph and Celia (Sholyts) Marczynski...

Evangelista Ruiz

Evangelista Ruiz

Nov 26, 2021

Evangelista “Jelo” Ruiz, 89 , of Dunkirk, went to Heaven on Nov. 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Juan and Ramona Belen Ruiz, he was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, on Feb. 10, 1932. On May 4 2019, he married Teresa Ortiz who was his lifelong partner of 53 years. He lived in Dunkirk for the past...

Esther P. Rzepkowski

Esther P. Rzepkowski

Nov 20, 2021

Esther (Maslakowski) Rzepkowski, 91, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday morning, Nov. 20, 2021, at the Chautauqua Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk. Fortunately, her children and grandchildren were able to bid a final goodby in person or on Zoom to the woman whose caring demeanor made her a wonderful nurse, mother, and grandmother. Born on June 18, 1930,...

Mary J. Wisniewski

Mary J. Wisniewski

Nov 15, 2021

Mary J. (Drak) Wisniewski, 93, of Erie, Pa., passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. Born Aug. 27, 1928, in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Anthony and Angeline (Warchol) Maslach. A retired supervisor at the former M. Wile/Inter-continental Branded Apparel in Dunkirk. Following her retirement, Mary drove transportation for the Office of the Aging, in Chautauqua County...

Penny  J. Skelly

Penny J. Skelly

Nov 12, 2021

The world lost a beloved mother, Penny Skelly, on Nov. 12, 2021. Penny battled with many medical issues for years. She is the strongest person we know. Penny passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Chautauqua County Nursing Home. Penny was born on Aug. 20, 1957.Penny worked at Dunkirk Ice Cream for many years until her health problems arose....

Violet June Sobilo

Violet June Sobilo

Nov 6, 2021

Violet June Sobilo, favorably known as June, 99, passed away on Nov. 6, 2021, peacefully with family by her side. She was born in Dunkirk, N.Y., Aug. 29, 1922. Beloved wife of the late Walter Sobilo, husband of 62 years. She worked for Vandervault Lingerie Company, Petris Baking Products, before retiring after 20 years from Brooks Memorial Hospital. Where she...

Dale Ann Pchelka

Dale Ann Pchelka

Nov 5, 2021

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Barbara Ann Mawhir

Barbara Ann Mawhir

Nov 2, 2021

Barbara Ann Mawhir, 77, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at ECMC in Buffalo. Born Aug. 18, 1944, in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Samuel and Julia (Conti) Seminatore. A graduate of Erie County Technical Institute with an associates degree in medical office assisting.Barbara retired from Brooks Memorial Hospital in 2012 after 46 1/2 years. A kind...

Diane M Bekeleski

Diane M Bekeleski

Oct 29, 2021

Diane M. Bekeleski, 73, of Dunkirk, passed away Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, at St. Vincent Health Care Center, in Erie. Born May 26, 1948, in Dunkirk, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Katherine (Krzyza-nowicz) Bekeleski. A retired employee of SUNY at Fredonia. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the R. Mackowiak Funeral...

Wendy Farmer

Wendy Farmer

Oct 28, 2021

Wendy S. Farmer, 63, of Silver Creek, died Thursday morning, Oct. 28, 2021, at the Buffalo Center, Buffalo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced

David B. Nickle

David B. Nickle

Oct 27, 2021

David Nickle, 66, passed away in his home on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. Born May 17, 1955, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., he was the son of the late Clifford Nickle and Suzanne (Kennedy) Nickle. David was a one-of-a kind person. His infectious personality and overall kindness made you feel like you were lifelong friends, even though you may have just...

Randall  B. McGraw

Randall B. McGraw

Oct 17, 2021

Randall B. McGraw, 60, of Fredonia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. He was born in Dunkirk on May 16, 1961, son of the late George W. McGraw and Beverly A. (Walker) Davis. He was a graduate of Fredonia Central School and a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard. Randall worked in the construction trade and held...

John Lawrence

John Lawrence

Oct 14, 2021

Jack Lawrence, 92, of Dunkirk, N.Y., passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born in Dunkirk, the son of late John Lawrence and Theodora Barthold. John attended school in Dunkirk until he joined the Navy during World War II. He retired as a boring mill operator / journeyman in 1990 from the Ford Stamping Company...

Stephen F. Roman

Stephen F. Roman

Oct 8, 2021

Stephen Francis Roman, 72, passed away Oct. 8, 2021, at his home in Dunkirk, after a long battle with leukemia. He was born Nov. 18, 1948, in Brooklyn, to Frank F. And Gloria E. Roman. Steve graduated from Cold Spring Harbor High School and went on to earn an associates degree. He lived and worked in California and North Carolina...

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