Obituaries

Dunkirk Obituaries

Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York

Robert A. Mitchell

Robert A. Mitchell

Jul 23, 2025

Robert A. Mitchell, 87, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Wednesday evening, July 23, 2025 at home. Born in Boston, MA, on August 31, 1937, he was the husband of the late Jacqueline (Baumgardt) Mitchell and son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Foote) Mitchell.

Robert had a distinguished career as the Plant Manager of the Sewer and Water Treatment Department for...

Elizabeth A. Donovan

Elizabeth A. Donovan

Jul 13, 2025

Elizabeth A. (Nasca) Donovan, 84, of Fredonia, passed away Sunday evening, July 13, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on April 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Anthony L. Nasca, Sr. and Mary (Lodico) Nasca.

Betty was a graduate of Dunkirk High School in 1959. She graduated from the State University of Fredonia with a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's...

Winifred J. Goulding

Winifred J. Goulding

Jul 7, 2025

Winifred J. (Crowe) Goulding, 97, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 7, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born at home on February 5, 1928 in Brocton, the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Parsell) Crowe. 

Winnie spent her early years on the family farm on Bear Lake Road. Her favorite pastime was riding...

Lyle D. Goodwin, III

Lyle D. Goodwin, III

Jul 6, 2025

Lyle D. "Rick" Goodwin, III, 68, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday evening, July 6, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Silver Creek, NY on April 25, 1957, husband of Deborah (Paul) Goodwin and son of the late Lyle D. Goodwin, Jr., and Jane (Parcell) Goodwin.

Rick dedicated many years of his life to his career...

Patricia A. Raths

Patricia A. Raths

Jul 4, 2025

Patricia Ann Raths, 89, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Formerly a resident of Dunkirk, she had been under care at the Heritage Village Nursing Home in Gerry, NY.

Patricia was born in New York City on February 26, 1936, to Edward Healy and Elizabeth O’Shea Healy. She was the eldest of four siblings, including two sisters, Elizabeth and Frances,...

Shirley A. Zebracki

Shirley A. Zebracki

Jul 4, 2025

Shirley A. (Roche) Zebracki, 89, of Fredonia, passed away Friday evening, July 4, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Kane, PA, wife of the late Carl Zebracki and daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (Swanson) Roche.

Shirley was a beautiful soul who made new friends everywhere she went. She was loved and will be...

Steven L. Dopson

Steven L. Dopson

Jun 29, 2025

Steven L. Dopson, 43, of Silver Creek, NY, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Mercy Hospital. Born in Warren, Ohio on April 28, 1982, son of Bertha (Swarwood) Dipson and late Richard Dopson.

Steven was a graduate of Danbury High School in Marblehead, OH.

He is survived by his children Caleb Dopson, Brooklyn Hazleton and Jacob Gagola. He was a loving...

Patricia A. Anzalone

Patricia A. Anzalone

Jun 29, 2025

Patricia A. (George) Anzalone, 68, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on October 16, 1956, wife of Russell Anzalone and daughter of the late Frank and Lucy (Wisniewski) George. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central...

Virginia C. Hannum Snyder

Virginia C. Hannum Snyder

Jun 28, 2025

Virginia Caroline Hannum Snyder, 91, died peacefully on Saturday, June 28th at Health Park Medical Center, Ft. Myers, FL. She was born on April 11, 1934 in Buffalo, NY to the late Dr. Charles E. and Florence E. (Washington) Hannum of Dunkirk. She graduated from Dunkirk High School and went on to earn her B.S. degree and RN Certification from...

Brian E. Pitts Jr.

Brian E. Pitts Jr.

Jun 28, 2025

Brian E. Pitts Jr. of Bradish Street in Fredonia sadly passed away the 28th day of June 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital following a massive stroke.

Born on December 10, 1968, son of Dolores "Lorrie" (Ludemann) Pitts of Fredonia, and the late Brian E. Pitts, Sr. Also survived by daughters Kelsey and Abbey Pitts of Dunkirk; aunts, uncles, cousins and many...

Krissy L. DeMonte

Krissy L. DeMonte

Jun 20, 2025

Krissy L. DeMonte, 48, of Fredonia, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on May 11, 1977, daughter of Cindy (Ferrugia) DeMonte and the late David T. DeMonte.

Krissy graduated from Fredonia High School in 1995, she furthered her education at Fredonia State University by earning a Bachelor's degree in Science and Healthcare Administration in 1999. She spent over...

Austin J. Ginley, Jr.

Austin J. Ginley, Jr.

Jun 19, 2025

Austin J. “Ozz” Ginley Jr., 82, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2025, in his hometown of Dunkirk, NY.

Born on January 10, 1943, to the late Austin and Lillian Ginley, Ozz was a proud lifelong resident of Dunkirk. He graduated from Dunkirk High School and later attended Fredonia State University. From 1962 to 1968, he honorably served in the United...

John P. Green

John P. Green

Jun 17, 2025

John P. Green, 68, of Fredonia, passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer Tuesday evening, June 17, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Born in Dunkirk on January 19, 1957, husband of Elizabeth (Sevola) Green, and son of the late Ernest and Marilyn (Patton) Green.

A graduate of Fredonia High School, Class of 1975, John furthered his...

Irene H. Mastrelli

Irene H. Mastrelli

Jun 16, 2025

Irene H. (Eklum) Mastrelli, 68, of Dunkirk, passed away Monday morning, June 16, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Dunkirk on July 4, 1956, wife of Salvatore Mastrelli and daughter of the late William and Letha (Stone) Eklum.

A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Irene graduated from Dunkirk High School; Class of 1975. Following high school, she attended Jamestown...

Rhonda J. Daminski

Rhonda J. Daminski

Jun 7, 2025

Rhonda J. Daminski, 55, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away on June 7, 2025, after a courageous and

dignified battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family, including her loving

companion, Don E. Clement.



Born in 1969, Rhonda was a resident of Dunkirk and a proud member of Blessed Mary Angela

Parish. Her deep faith, generosity, and vibrant spirit were guiding...

Harold F. Guaraglia

Harold F. Guaraglia

May 25, 2025

Harold Guaraglia, 79, of Dunkirk, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. He is survived by his wife Marilyn (Lazarony) Guaraglia; two sons, Jay and Marc (Rachel) Guaraglia; two grandchildren, Danielle and Allie Guaraglia; one great-granddaughter, Ariah Guaraglia; all of Billings, Montana. He is also survived by one stepdaughter, Kia (Robert) Briggs and two step grandchildren, Robert "RJ" and Mila...

David A. San George

David A. San George

May 21, 2025

David Andrew San George, beloved husband of the late Kathleen “Kay” Christy San George, passed away at the age of 82 on May 21, 2025. David was the son of the late Anthony and Stella (Smith) San George of Dunkirk, New York.

He is survived by his loving children, David A. San George Jr. of Palm City, FL, Jeff San George...

Janet H Luczkowiak

Janet H Luczkowiak

May 17, 2025

JANET H. LUCZKOWIAK

Janet H. Luczkowiak, 90, of Fredonia, passed away Saturday May 17, 2025, at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Born January 30, 1935, in Dunkirk daughter of the late William Hunt and Lauralee (Buck) Hunt Nasca.

A graduate of Fredonia State College in 1956 with a BA in Education. Janet is a long time member of the Laona Community Church.

Surviving are her children,...

Wanda R. Gonzalez

Wanda R. Gonzalez

Apr 20, 2025

Wanda R. (Bane) Gonzalez, 63, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon, April 20, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Jamestown, NY on November 16, 1961, daughter of the late Fred A. "Bazz" Bane Sr. and Cynthia A. (Hotchkiss) Fischer.

A graduate of Forestville High School, Wanda dedicated many years of her career...

Mollie C. Greder-Staley

Mollie C. Greder-Staley

Apr 18, 2025

Mollie Colette (nee Greder) Staley passed away peacefully April 18, 2025, at the age of 73, on a warm

Good Friday evening at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by loved ones, after a brief but hard-fought illness.



Born on May 15, 1951, in Dunkirk, Mollie was the beloved daughter of Catherine (Miller) and Edward

J. Greder, Jr., and resided in Dunkirk most of her life....