Obituaries
Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Mary Ann Katta
Jan 20, 2026
Mary Ann (Tucker) Katta, 75, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday morning, January 20, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center with her loving family by her side, ending a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Brownville, NY, on February 23, 1950, daughter of the late John and Hilda (Hoselton) Tucker.
A graduate of General Brown High School, Class...
Cornelia Helwig
Jan 22, 2026
Cornelia E. (McGraw) Helwig, 82, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday morning, January 22, 2026, at home, with her loving family by her side. Born in Dunkirk on November 11, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Cornell and Aleetah (Long) McGraw.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Cornelia graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1961.
Above all, she was a devoted and...
Nancy L. Whitford
Jan 16, 2026
Nancy L. (Barnes) Whitford, 93, of the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk, passed away Friday morning, January 16, 2026. Born in Jamestown, NY on September 14, 1932, she was the wife of the late Richard L. Franklin and George Whitford and she was the daughter of the late Richard and Julian (Hager) Barnes.
Nancy was a resident of Jamestown...
Virginia M. Seekings
Jan 15, 2026
Virginia M. Seekings, affectionately known as "Danka", 29, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital, following an extended illness. Born in Dunkirk on July 22, 1996, she was the daughter of Johanna Cortes.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Virginia graduated from Dunkirk High School in 2013. Recently, she was working on earning a degree...
Wilma N. Rivera
Jan 8, 2026
Wilma N. Rivera, 91 of Dunkirk, New York, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 8, 2026. She was born on July 2, 1934, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, and was the daughter of the late Flor Cosme and Justiniana Rivera.
Wilma was a devout Catholic who enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, and spending time with her family.
She is survived...
Anna Vecchio
Jan 6, 2026
Anna (Tura) Vecchio, 79, of Fredonia, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Solofra, Italy on December 1, 1946, she was the wife of the late Costantino Vecchio Sr. and daughter of the late Eugene and Maria (Negron) Tura.
Anna immigrated to the United States in 1968, where she embarked on...
Arthur F. Purol
Jan 6, 2026
Arthur F. Purol, a man whose life was defined by service, devotion and an unwavering commitment to his family and community, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was 93 years old.
Born June 24, 1932 in Dunkirk, N.Y., he was the son of the late Anthony and Celia (Kawski) Purol. A...
Thomas C. Green
Dec 25, 2025
Thomas Carl Green was born on August 25, 1942 to parents Lewis Henry Green and Ann Marie Hagberg in Dunkirk, New York. He passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2025, in Buffalo, New York, with his loving wife, Judith (Gilebarto) Green, by his side.
Thomas grew up in the home his grandparents built on Newton Street in Fredonia. He volunteered to...
David M. Pulvino
Dec 15, 2025
David Michael Pulvino, age 66, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away on December 15, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness.Born in Dunkirk, David attended Dunkirk High School where he excelled in sports and was an instrumental member (as a stand-out third baseman) of two championship baseball teams before he graduated in 1978.
He spent the beginnings of his working...
Ruby A. McKay
Dec 13, 2025
Ruby A. (Shear) McKay, 95, of Newark, NY, formerly of Dunkirk and Fredonia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the DeMay Living Center in Newark, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY on June 8, 1930, she was the wife of the late Roy McKay and daughter of the late Ira P. and Anna E. (Fitch) Shear.
Ruby graduated from Fredonia...
Ann K. Snyder
Dec 13, 2025
Ann Kane Snyder, 96, died Saturday morning at home in Erie, Pa. following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Dorothy (Kornprobst) Kane, Ann grew up on Pennsylvania Avenue in Dunkirk with her late brothers Jack and Daniel, graduating from St. Mary's Academy and eventually becoming a licensed practical nurse and real estate salesperson with...
Jamie P. Waclawski, Sr.
Dec 9, 2025
Jamie P. Waclawski, Sr., 50, of Dunkirk passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on May 23, 1975, he was the son of the late Ronald J. Waclawski and Paula Kay (Rossotto) Malkowski. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave.,...
Marie L. Cerrie
Dec 9, 2025
Marie Louise (Gates) Cerrie, 42, of Dunkirk NY passed away unexpectedly December 9 th, 2025, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Marie was born August 21, 1983, in Gowanda, NY. Daughter of Linda (Gonzalez) Musante. Marie was a member of the Seneca Nation - Turtle Clan.
Marie graduated from Dunkirk High School in 2002. She was employed by Walmart for...
Isabelle S. Nohlquist
Nov 25, 2025
Isabelle "Izzy" Shrader Nohlquist passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on November 25, 2025 after a long fought battle. Isabelle was born on October 28, 1948 in Monessen, PA to Donald Shrader and Doris Shrader.
Isabelle “Izzy” Shrader Nohlquist was endlessly proud of her Pittsburgh roots, and the city remained a cherished part of her identity throughout her life....
Justo Lebron-Santiago
Nov 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Justo Lebron-Santiago, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who departed this life on November 24, 2025 at the age of 79. Justo was a man of quiet strength, deep wisdom, and unwavering love for Jehovah and his family. His presence was a steady light in the...
Anthony V. Trippi
Nov 22, 2025
Anthony V. Trippi, 85, of Dunkirk died Saturday morning November 22, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born on August 14, 1940 in Dunkirk, the son of Joseph and Frances (Bonvisuto) Trippi.
A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Anthony "Tony" was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, proudly served in the US Army and was employed by Al Tech Specialty...
Roger K. Heyden
Nov 17, 2025
Roger K. Heyden, 79, of Dunkirk, peacefully passed away Monday evening
(November 17, 2025) surrounded by his family.
He was born November 11, 1946, in Dunkirk the son of the late Karl and
Genevieve (Johnson) Heyden. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Roger was a graduate
of Dunkirk High School, Erie Community College and Fredonia State University.
He was employed at Al Tech Specialty Steel, GHI...
Susan R. Lis
Nov 16, 2025
Susan Rene Lis, 61, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 16th, after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She is lovingly survived by her devoted husband, Carl Lis, her mother, Carol Balzer, her daughter Katelyn (Salmon) and son-in-law Brian, her son Jimmy Skrzeczkowski and daughter-in-law Holly, and her cherished grandson Logan, who brought her endless...
William A. Berkshire II
Nov 12, 2025
William A. Berkshire II, 51, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on February 10, 1974, he was the son of the late William Berkshire I and Jean (Pierce) Scott.
A lifelong resident of the area, he graduated from Fredonia High School in 1993. Bill was known for his sense of humor, and he could...
Andrea L. Griffith
Nov 9, 2025
Andrea L. Griffith passed away on November 9, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 10, 1970, in St. Petersburg, Florida, she was the daughter of Laura (Edwards) Tryczenski and Charles Bissonette.
Andrea worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years. She was a dedicated and compassionate caregiver who truly loved helping others. She will be remembered for...
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